Tactical discussion: Countering (movie) Wargs - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Neurion · 03-18-2005, 10:20 AM

Think of them as sort of light cavalry, only smellier, and with bigger teeth.

**The Saucepan Man** · 03-18-2005, 11:39 AM

Make sure that you are fighting them near the edge of a steep precipice. Like Balrogs (and lemmings), they have a tendency to fall over the edge. Unlike Balrogs, they don't have wings ...

Or pit them against real Wargs.

the phantom · 03-18-2005, 11:58 AM

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You mean the Hyena-Lemmings?

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Or pit them against real Wargs

I don't get it, SP. Neurion is talking about real wargs- the ones from the movie, which without-a-doubt-for-sure-no-question-about-it-absolutely-positively look exactly the way wargs are supposed to look.

How would I counter them? Well, I prefer Gandalf's approach in The Hobbit- FLAMING PINECONES!!

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 03-19-2005, 01:07 PM

Against the movie 'Wargs' I would feel pretty relaxed with some smart archers. You wouldn't need too great an imagination.

As for real Wargs, well, I would need at least seven weeks of preparation, and even then it would only give me the possibility of a fighting chance. I would probably suggest the hiring of several Maiar.

Neurion · 03-19-2005, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Eomer of the Rohirrim

Against the movie 'Wargs' I would feel pretty relaxed with some smart archers. You wouldn't need too great an imagination.

As for real Wargs, well, I would need at least seven weeks of preparation, and even then it would only give me the possibility of a fighting chance. I would probably suggest the hiring of several Maiar.

How come you by that conclusion? thought the book Wargs were just large wolves, not the rabid Andrewsarchus clones we saw in the films.

Meneltarmacil · 03-19-2005, 01:59 PM

Actually, movie wargs don't really look a whole lot like Andrewsarchus to me. They seem more like hyenas. An Andrewsarchus's head looks a lot weirder. (the really long snout, mostly). Yes, I do know what this thing is. (Mesonychid from the late Eocene epoch of Mongolia, to be exact.

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But anyway, I think the Weird Mutant Hyena Things mostly fight out of hunger, so throw 'em a few dog treats and you'll be fine. Of course, if you just stay out of their way for a while, they'll probably all jump off a cliff for absolutely no reason and save you the trouble.

03-18-2005, 10:20 AM	#1
Neurion Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Standing amidst the slaughter I have wreaked upon the orcs Posts: 258	Tactical discussion: Countering (movie) Wargs Think of them as sort of light cavalry, only smellier, and with bigger teeth. __________________ ____________________________________ "And a cold voice rang forth from the blade. Yea, I will drink thy blood, that I may forget the blood of Beleg my master, and of Brandir slain unjustly. I will slay thee swiftly."

03-18-2005, 11:39 AM	#2
The Saucepan Man Corpus Cacophonous Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 8,390	You mean the Hyena-Lemmings? Make sure that you are fighting them near the edge of a steep precipice. Like Balrogs (and lemmings), they have a tendency to fall over the edge. Unlike Balrogs, they don't have wings ... Or pit them against real Wargs. __________________ Do you mind? I'm busy doing the fishstick. It's a very delicate state of mind!

03-19-2005, 01:07 PM	#4
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	Against the movie 'Wargs' I would feel pretty relaxed with some smart archers. You wouldn't need too great an imagination. As for real Wargs, well, I would need at least seven weeks of preparation, and even then it would only give me the possibility of a fighting chance. I would probably suggest the hiring of several Maiar. __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

03-19-2005, 01:59 PM	#6
Meneltarmacil Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The bottom of the ocean, discussing philosophy with a giant squid Posts: 2,254	Actually, movie wargs don't really look a whole lot like Andrewsarchus to me. They seem more like hyenas. An Andrewsarchus's head looks a lot weirder. (the really long snout, mostly). Yes, I do know what this thing is. (Mesonychid from the late Eocene epoch of Mongolia, to be exact. ) But anyway, I think the Weird Mutant Hyena Things mostly fight out of hunger, so throw 'em a few dog treats and you'll be fine. Of course, if you just stay out of their way for a while, they'll probably all jump off a cliff for absolutely no reason and save you the trouble. __________________ I ♣ baby seals. Last edited by Meneltarmacil; 03-19-2005 at 10:03 PM. Reason: I used one too many "and you'll be fine"s