Tol-in-Gaurhoth LVII - Chess Game for Middle Earth: Game Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Shastanis Althreduin · 02-19-2009, 11:45 PM

The night was cold, and dark. Clouds covered the night sky, and even the pearly light given off by the moon reached not the earth.

No creatures of the earth, sea, or sky dared move tonight. For tonight...

The fate of Middle Earth would be decided.

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In the fiery crater of Mount Doom;

A chessboard floated in the air. On one side; Gandalf the White. On the other; Sauron, playing black. The two had agreed to settle their differences over rulership of the land via a chess game, each confident that they were better than the other. Each had previously ensouled each of their major pieces with power, though the other knew it not.

The game will be played out by you.

Choose wisely.

Pieces:
Mirandir
Durelin
Feanor of the Peredhil
Isabellkya
Nerwen
Eomer of the Rohirrim
the phantom
Brinniel
satansaloser2005
Gwathagor
Lariren Shadow
wilwarin538
Rikae
Eonwe
Nogrod
Mnemosyne
Kath
Hansy

It is now Night 1. Roles are now being sent out. You may not post.

Shastanis Althreduin · 02-21-2009, 12:04 AM

Night 1

The first moves of the game have been made. Gandalf made a crucial error in his initial setup, and Sauron quickly swooped in, taking the piece with the soul of Shasta with no repercussions.

What will happen next?

It is now Day 1. You may post and discuss.

Pieces:
Mirandir
Durelin
Feanor of the Peredhil
Isabellkya
Nerwen
Eomer of the Rohirrim
the phantom
Brinniel
satansaloser2005
Gwathagor
Lariren Shadow
wilwarin538
Rikae
Eonwe
Nogrod
Mnemosyne
Kath
Hansy

Taken:
Shasta - KxC4, Night 1 (Moderator)

If you need a refresher on the rules, they're in the Admin thread.

Mnemosyne · 02-21-2009, 12:04 AM

FIRST POST!

...Oh, wait, this is a civilized game...

satansaloser2005 · 02-21-2009, 12:05 AM

Bloody wench.

Oh well, it's okay. Everyone knows that the first post always belongs to a wolf, or baddie of some sort. Thus Mnemo must be evil. :merisu:

P.S. Or is that the second post that is always made by a baddie? Meh, whatever.

the phantom · 02-21-2009, 12:10 AM

I believe you'll find it is the first, second, AND third post.

the phantom · 02-21-2009, 12:13 AM

Personally, I can't believe Gandalf agreed to this. You know good and well that Sauron won't keep his word. He's got the biggest armies and such. He's just trying to get the war over with. If he loses this game, he'll just attack.

Surely Gandalf knows this. Perhaps he's just stalling for time? Hmmm....

Mnemosyne · 02-21-2009, 12:15 AM

Not to mention: since when has Gandalf cared about ruling lands? He weren't called the Grey Pilgrim for nuttin'.

the phantom · 02-21-2009, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sally

My apologies for the egregious oversight on my part, dear packmates.

Whatever. You know good and well we're not packmates. Only one of us is a Werewolf. Then one of us is the Werebear, and the final member is the Black Pawn.

Should we forge an alliance?

And then stab each other in the back somewhere around Day 3?

Eönwë · 02-21-2009, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the phantom

Personally, I can't believe Gandalf agreed to this

Are you sure it isn't Saruman under the guise of Gandalf?

*melts from Mount Doom heat*

Mnemosyne · 02-21-2009, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Bloody wench.

This is chess; no blood nor guts involved here.

Though apparently there's a fiery mountain below us... *looks down with shifty eyes*

Come to think of it, how are we not melting or at least experiencing some sort of physical distress with all this heat? Except for those of us who were bred and born here... *glares suspiciously at all those who are not experiencing heat exhaustion*

satansaloser2005 · 02-21-2009, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phantom

I believe you'll find it is the first, second, AND third post.

Very true. My apologies for the egregious oversight on my part, dear packmates.

Quote:

Originally Posted by some quack

This is chess; no blood nor guts involved here.

Obviously you've never played wizard's chess.

Durelin · 02-21-2009, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tp

Personally, I can't believe Gandalf agreed to this.

Gandalf was always a manipulative goody-goody (at least, good is his façade) egotist. It is hardly surprising that he treat many of us as pawns just as quickly and without remorse as Sauron would.

There will most certainly be blood and guts (I certainly hope so, anyway). My only advice to everyone at this point: let the wookie win.

02-19-2009, 11:45 PM	#1
Shastanis Althreduin Werewolf Psychic Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: In fire, water, earth, and air. But mostly water. Posts: 2,832	Tol-in-Gaurhoth LVII - Chess Game for Middle Earth: Game Thread The night was cold, and dark. Clouds covered the night sky, and even the pearly light given off by the moon reached not the earth. No creatures of the earth, sea, or sky dared move tonight. For tonight... The fate of Middle Earth would be decided. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the fiery crater of Mount Doom; A chessboard floated in the air. On one side; Gandalf the White. On the other; Sauron, playing black. The two had agreed to settle their differences over rulership of the land via a chess game, each confident that they were better than the other. Each had previously ensouled each of their major pieces with power, though the other knew it not. The game will be played out by you. Choose wisely. Pieces: Mirandir Durelin Feanor of the Peredhil Isabellkya Nerwen Eomer of the Rohirrim the phantom Brinniel satansaloser2005 Gwathagor Lariren Shadow wilwarin538 Rikae Eonwe Nogrod Mnemosyne Kath Hansy It is now Night 1. Roles are now being sent out. You may not post. __________________ Shasta– ... However, if he's innocent his famous clairvoyant powers must be taking the week off. Meanwhile, the Night-kills have been awfully effective– almost like we're dealing with a psychic wolf... - Nerwen, WW LXXV

02-21-2009, 12:04 AM	#2
Shastanis Althreduin Werewolf Psychic Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: In fire, water, earth, and air. But mostly water. Posts: 2,832	Night 1 The first moves of the game have been made. Gandalf made a crucial error in his initial setup, and Sauron quickly swooped in, taking the piece with the soul of Shasta with no repercussions. What will happen next? It is now Day 1. You may post and discuss. Pieces: Mirandir Durelin Feanor of the Peredhil Isabellkya Nerwen Eomer of the Rohirrim the phantom Brinniel satansaloser2005 Gwathagor Lariren Shadow wilwarin538 Rikae Eonwe Nogrod Mnemosyne Kath Hansy Taken: Shasta - KxC4, Night 1 (Moderator) If you need a refresher on the rules, they're in the Admin thread. __________________ Shasta– ... However, if he's innocent his famous clairvoyant powers must be taking the week off. Meanwhile, the Night-kills have been awfully effective– almost like we're dealing with a psychic wolf... - Nerwen, WW LXXV

02-21-2009, 12:04 AM	#3
Mnemosyne Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Between the past and the future Posts: 1,166	FIRST POST! ...Oh, wait, this is a civilized game... __________________ Got corsets?

02-21-2009, 12:05 AM	#4
satansaloser2005 The Sweetest Spoiler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: from beneath you it giggles incessantly Posts: 5,810	Bloody wench. Oh well, it's okay. Everyone knows that the first post always belongs to a wolf, or baddie of some sort. Thus Mnemo must be evil. :merisu: P.S. Or is that the second post that is always made by a baddie? Meh, whatever. __________________ "My heart always cowers behind the defense of my wit." Friendship is two pals munching on a well-cooked face together. Fenris bookworm.

02-21-2009, 12:10 AM	#5
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 6,121	I believe you'll find it is the first, second, AND third post. __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

02-21-2009, 12:13 AM	#6
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 6,121	Personally, I can't believe Gandalf agreed to this. You know good and well that Sauron won't keep his word. He's got the biggest armies and such. He's just trying to get the war over with. If he loses this game, he'll just attack. Surely Gandalf knows this. Perhaps he's just stalling for time? Hmmm.... __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

02-21-2009, 12:15 AM	#7
Mnemosyne Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Between the past and the future Posts: 1,166	Not to mention: since when has Gandalf cared about ruling lands? He weren't called the Grey Pilgrim for nuttin'. __________________ Got corsets?