Call My Bluff, ME style - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

ElentariGreenleaf · 11-07-2005, 11:42 AM

Ok, I don't know how many people know the game call my bluff. I'm guessing most of you will, but I'll briefly explain it. And yes it's like the "Two Truths and a Lie" thread, but they're very different!

Ok, so, the aim of the game is to correctly guess which is the real definition of the word. A word is picked and 3 definitions are posted, 1 of which is true, the other 2 being "bluffs".

For example:

Hobbit:
1. noun, A large fiery monster with wings,
2. noun, A creature like the race of Man, but shorter with hairy feet,
3. verb, to "hobbit" means to get very drunk and merry

You don't need to include the noun or verb bit. But I thought it might make it more interesting.

Ok, I'm not very knowledgable about details of the books, so mine will be quite easy probably. Or, it could be really difficult cause I've had to look up a thing to define ^_^; we'll see

Ohtar:
1. A dragon from the 1st age
2. A man who once owned a palantir
3. A man who was servant to a slain Gondorian

[EDIT]There are now 5 definitions for you to chose between, and if people don't guess between the last 2 remaining options, the person who came up with the definitions will post another.

Celebuial · 11-07-2005, 12:08 PM

Is it:3. A man who was servant to a slain Gondorian????

Didn't he pick up the shards of Narsil? I think he was Isildurs man servant or butler or whatever you call 'em...

ElentariGreenleaf · 11-07-2005, 12:41 PM

Yes, that's the one. Your turn Celebuial

Told you mine would be easy

When you guess, it could make the thread more interesting if you do as Celebuial did and give some information about the person or thing, if your really sure. If not, give your reasoning.

Celebuial · 11-07-2005, 01:05 PM

OK.... hmmmmmmm.... Guess this is kinda easy but it's all I can think of:

Fôs’Almir;
1. Bath of flame
2. Pool of bright light
3. Secret flame

bilbo_baggins · 11-07-2005, 01:16 PM

I'll guess #3 because that is the only one of the three that I have even heard of in LOTR.

Celebuial · 11-07-2005, 01:19 PM

Sorry bilbo_baggins but that's not the right answer.... it's 50/50 now....

Lindolirian · 12-14-2005, 01:06 PM

Ringhay
1. The translation of Radagast's home
2. The location of Frodo's house
3. The original name of Isengard before Orthanc was built
4. Another name for the Derndingle

Captain Grishnahk · 12-14-2005, 01:26 PM

4. ?

Lindolirian · 12-14-2005, 09:27 PM

Negative.

The Squatter of Amon Rûdh · 12-15-2005, 12:00 PM

2.

Lindolirian · 12-15-2005, 02:54 PM

Took a survey did you? Well then, all who participated in it have control of the thread.

11-07-2005, 11:42 AM	#1
ElentariGreenleaf Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Look, I'm over there! Posts: 496	Call My Bluff, ME style Ok, I don't know how many people know the game call my bluff. I'm guessing most of you will, but I'll briefly explain it. And yes it's like the "Two Truths and a Lie" thread, but they're very different! Ok, so, the aim of the game is to correctly guess which is the real definition of the word. A word is picked and 3 definitions are posted, 1 of which is true, the other 2 being "bluffs". For example: Hobbit: 1. noun, A large fiery monster with wings, 2. noun, A creature like the race of Man, but shorter with hairy feet, 3. verb, to "hobbit" means to get very drunk and merry You don't need to include the noun or verb bit. But I thought it might make it more interesting. Ok, I'm not very knowledgable about details of the books, so mine will be quite easy probably. Or, it could be really difficult cause I've had to look up a thing to define ^_^; we'll see Ohtar: 1. A dragon from the 1st age 2. A man who once owned a palantir 3. A man who was servant to a slain Gondorian [EDIT]There are now 5 definitions for you to chose between, and if people don't guess between the last 2 remaining options, the person who came up with the definitions will post another. __________________ There is a fine line between fishing and just standing on the shore like an idiot. Website\|Art Last edited by ElentariGreenleaf; 11-07-2005 at 01:49 PM.

11-07-2005, 12:08 PM	#2
Celebuial Wight Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cardiff during term time/Leicester in the holl's Posts: 129	Is it:3. A man who was servant to a slain Gondorian???? Didn't he pick up the shards of Narsil? I think he was Isildurs man servant or butler or whatever you call 'em... __________________ Ú cilith ‘war. Ú men ‘war. Boe min mebi. Boe min bango. Last edited by Celebuial; 11-07-2005 at 12:12 PM.

11-07-2005, 01:05 PM	#4
Celebuial Wight Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cardiff during term time/Leicester in the holl's Posts: 129	YAY!!!! does a little happy dance OK.... hmmmmmmm.... Guess this is kinda easy but it's all I can think of: Fôs’Almir; 1. Bath of flame 2. Pool of bright light 3. Secret flame __________________ Ú cilith ‘war. Ú men ‘war. Boe min mebi. Boe min bango.

11-07-2005, 01:16 PM	#5
bilbo_baggins Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: May 2003 Location: In my front hallway, grabbing my staff, about to head out my door Posts: 275	I'll guess #3 because that is the only one of the three that I have even heard of in LOTR. __________________ "For with much wisdom comes much sorrow, and with more knowledge comes more grief."

11-07-2005, 01:19 PM	#6
Celebuial Wight Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cardiff during term time/Leicester in the holl's Posts: 129	Sorry bilbo_baggins but that's not the right answer.... it's 50/50 now.... __________________ Ú cilith ‘war. Ú men ‘war. Boe min mebi. Boe min bango.

11-07-2005, 12:41 PM	#3
ElentariGreenleaf Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Look, I'm over there! Posts: 496	Yes, that's the one. Your turn Celebuial Told you mine would be easy When you guess, it could make the thread more interesting if you do as Celebuial did and give some information about the person or thing, if your really sure. If not, give your reasoning. __________________ There is a fine line between fishing and just standing on the shore like an idiot. Website\|Art

12-14-2005, 01:06 PM	#7
Lindolirian World's Tallest Hobbit Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Where the view is long Posts: 2,117	Thanks Ringhay 1. The translation of Radagast's home 2. The location of Frodo's house 3. The original name of Isengard before Orthanc was built 4. Another name for the Derndingle __________________ 'They say that the One will himself enter into Arda, and heal Men and all the Marring from the beginning to the end."

12-14-2005, 01:26 PM	#8
Captain Grishnahk Wight Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 106	4. ? __________________ "Faithless is he who says farewell when the road darkens." --J.R.R. Tolkien

12-14-2005, 09:27 PM	#9
Lindolirian World's Tallest Hobbit Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Where the view is long Posts: 2,117	Negative. __________________ 'They say that the One will himself enter into Arda, and heal Men and all the Marring from the beginning to the end."

12-15-2005, 12:00 PM	#10
The Squatter of Amon Rûdh Spectre of Decay Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bar-en-Danwedh Posts: 2,178	Our survey said... 2. __________________ Man kenuva métim' andúne? Last edited by The Squatter of Amon Rûdh; 12-15-2005 at 12:01 PM. Reason: I meant 2, not 1

12-15-2005, 02:54 PM	#11
Lindolirian World's Tallest Hobbit Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Where the view is long Posts: 2,117	Squatter has it! Took a survey did you? Well then, all who participated in it have control of the thread. __________________ 'They say that the One will himself enter into Arda, and heal Men and all the Marring from the beginning to the end."