Two truths and a lie... - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Gurthang · 10-02-2005, 11:57 PM

I would guess that most of us have played this game, but I've never tried it online, so I think it would be fun. Just remember that it has to be LotR.

For those who don't know how to play: here are some simple rules.

You post two true statements and a fals statement. Such as:

1. Frodo was a hobbit.
2. Gandalf was a hobbit.
3. Sam was a hobbit.

Then someone guesses which is the lie. It is then their turn. (You might specify book or movie, too.)

So:

According to the movies.
1. Pippin ate four pieces of Lembas.
2. Denethor gets his butt kicked by Gandalf for being a crazy, despairing leader.
3. Merry and Pippin found two barrels of Old Toby at Isengard.

Eorl of Rohan · 10-03-2005, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gurthang

According to the movies.
1. Pippin ate four pieces of Lembas.
2. Denethor gets his butt kicked by Gandalf for being a crazy, despairing leader.
3. Merry and Pippin found two barrels of Old Toby at Isengard.[/B]

I'm not very strong on the movies, I'm afraid, and I am not sure whether to take the No 2. literally. I think I'll choose 3, as I don't remember the phrase 'Old Toby' in the movie anywhere.

Rune Son of Bjarne · 10-03-2005, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gurthang

According to the movies.
1. Pippin ate four pieces of Lembas.
2. Denethor gets his butt kicked by Gandalf for being a crazy, despairing leader.
3. Merry and Pippin found two barrels of Old Toby at Isengard.

I will guess at 1. Was it not Gimli who ate four pices of Lembas?

Thinlómien · 10-03-2005, 08:22 AM

I guess number two. Gandalf hits his head with a stuff, not kicks his butt. (But if it isn't literal, then I'm wrong.)

Gurthang · 10-04-2005, 09:35 PM

Sorry, Thinlómien, it isn't literal. The correct response is number 3.

It is a lie because Merry and Pippin find two barrels of Longbottom Leaf, not Old Toby, which is what Gandalf and Bilbo are smoking in FotR.

So it's your turn, Eorl of Rohan.

Eorl of Rohan · 10-05-2005, 07:06 AM

Okay, here it goes!

1. Feanor is the most powerful and intelligent elf ever.
2. Morgoth kills Felagund.
3. Eorl was called young because he died young.

Rune Son of Bjarne · 10-05-2005, 08:17 AM

I would say nr. 2 ! Was Feladund not killed by a werewolf or somthing like that!

(Not sure i agree on nr. 1, but i can only choose one)

03-14-2010, 05:29 PM

Actually, you are right, although the reason is wrong, I think. Eorl the Young (My namesake) is called young, not because he died young, but because he kept his youthful vitality and bright-golden hair (instead of turning white) to the very end of his days.

Corsair_Caruso · 08-15-2014, 09:11 AM

So, on other forums I've been in, posting on threads that have been dead for extended periods is somewhat frowned upon, but I've seen no predilection against it here... so I'm going to go ahead. Please let me know I should avoid this in the future.

1) Tarannon Falastur was the first king of Gondor to die without children.

2) The Steward Boromir had the longest rule of the Ruling Stewards.

3) Arvedui was not yet king of Arthedain when he petitioned to the Council of Gondor for the crown.

Mithalwen · 08-15-2014, 09:21 AM

On the whole it is preferred here that you do ressurect old threads rather than restart near idrentical so feel free.

Corsair_Caruso · 08-20-2014, 03:07 PM

No takers?

Galadriel55 · 08-20-2014, 05:05 PM

I'm way too rusty, and I never knew these geneology detailes that well in the first place. I will take a blind stab at #2, but without researching the facts I can't actually give a proper answer.

10-02-2005, 11:57 PM	#1
Gurthang Sword of Spirit Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Oh, I'm around. Posts: 1,401	Two truths and a lie... I would guess that most of us have played this game, but I've never tried it online, so I think it would be fun. Just remember that it has to be LotR. For those who don't know how to play: here are some simple rules. You post two true statements and a fals statement. Such as: 1. Frodo was a hobbit. 2. Gandalf was a hobbit. 3. Sam was a hobbit. Then someone guesses which is the lie. It is then their turn. (You might specify book or movie, too.) So: According to the movies. 1. Pippin ate four pieces of Lembas. 2. Denethor gets his butt kicked by Gandalf for being a crazy, despairing leader. 3. Merry and Pippin found two barrels of Old Toby at Isengard. __________________ I'm on a Mission from God.

10-03-2005, 08:22 AM	#4
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	I guess number two. Gandalf hits his head with a stuff, not kicks his butt. (But if it isn't literal, then I'm wrong.) __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

10-04-2005, 09:35 PM	#5
Gurthang Sword of Spirit Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Oh, I'm around. Posts: 1,401	Sorry, Thinlómien, it isn't literal. The correct response is number 3. It is a lie because Merry and Pippin find two barrels of Longbottom Leaf, not Old Toby, which is what Gandalf and Bilbo are smoking in FotR. So it's your turn, Eorl of Rohan. __________________ I'm on a Mission from God.

10-05-2005, 07:06 AM	#6
Eorl of Rohan Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Seoul, South Korea Posts: 602	Okay, here it goes! 1. Feanor is the most powerful and intelligent elf ever. 2. Morgoth kills Felagund. 3. Eorl was called young because he died young. __________________ There is no signature here. Last edited by Eorl of Rohan; 10-06-2005 at 03:38 AM.

08-15-2014, 09:11 AM	#9
Corsair_Caruso Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 67	I hope I'm not performing thread necromancy here... So, on other forums I've been in, posting on threads that have been dead for extended periods is somewhat frowned upon, but I've seen no predilection against it here... so I'm going to go ahead. Please let me know I should avoid this in the future. 1) Tarannon Falastur was the first king of Gondor to die without children. 2) The Steward Boromir had the longest rule of the Ruling Stewards. 3) Arvedui was not yet king of Arthedain when he petitioned to the Council of Gondor for the crown.

03-14-2010, 05:29 PM	#8
leebingate Guest Posts: n/a	Actually, you are right, although the reason is wrong, I think. Eorl the Young (My namesake) is called young, not because he died young, but because he kept his youthful vitality and bright-golden hair (instead of turning white) to the very end of his days.

08-15-2014, 09:21 AM	#10
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,455	On the whole it is preferred here that you do ressurect old threads rather than restart near idrentical so feel free. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

08-20-2014, 03:07 PM	#11
Corsair_Caruso Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 67	No takers?

08-20-2014, 05:05 PM	#12
Galadriel55 Blossom of Dwimordene Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: The realm of forgotten words Posts: 10,381	I'm way too rusty, and I never knew these geneology detailes that well in the first place. I will take a blind stab at #2, but without researching the facts I can't actually give a proper answer. __________________ You passed from under darkened dome, you enter now the secret land. - Take me to Finrod's fabled home!... ~ Finrod: The Rock Opera