Public Research: Field of Activity - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

HerenIstarion · 02-03-2006, 02:17 AM

Part of Public Research Project

Have you engaged in some activity under Tolkien’s influence? The possible list is covered by the poll, if you choose 'other', please explain yourself in the thread.

Role-play as indicated in the poll includes the forms of role-playing as seen here on the Downs (which in itself may be listed under ‘write prose/poetry options) and actual outfield fancy-dress Role-playing (may be listed under ‘recreation’) and computer RPG playing, so you may choose that option or divide your vote into three options, up to you, or all of them together, of course.

Computer games include PC, Xbox, PlayStation and all other possible forms.

Multiple choice is allowed

Hilde Bracegirdle · 02-03-2006, 06:00 AM

How funny H-I! I was thinking of starting a similar thread. With all the connotations floating around that Tolkien fans are a bit geeky, (not that I agree, mind you.

) I’ve noticed quite a few members here who are at least artistically inclined, if not activity pursuing the arts. Not to leave out another batch who seem to be very creative thinkers as well.

I am at a loss though, as I don’t remember if Tolkien’s work directly influenced what I have done other than RPG’s here, yet I don’t think I could separate them from what I’ve done either, in that they are a part of who I am. Sooo…I am uncertain what to check off.

Edit: I am thinking that you are asking if we have created or played something actually to do with Tolkien's world.

Rune Son of Bjarne · 02-03-2006, 06:46 AM

Although I did vote poetry and drawing, this is not something I have done much of,

I wrote some poems several months ago, but they really sucked so I am currently on a brake.
I have tried several times to make maps over different places and I consider this drawing. (they are allmost as bad as my poems)

JennyHallu · 02-03-2006, 07:35 AM

I was very into drawing long before Tolkien, but I started trying to sketch all my RP characters. And that's the only reason that I can draw people...the first incarnation of my character Fainpathe (who I met almost 6 years ago now) looked like some sort of half-orc, so I learned how to do it well. If I remembered where I posted my final sketches (4 years ago) I would link to them...but I don't.

**The Saucepan Man** · 02-03-2006, 07:38 AM

A question.

Is "Role play" intended to cover RPGs of the type played on this forum, role-playing games of the Dungeons & Dragons variety or both? It seems to me that BD-style RPGs fall more into the realm of creative writing.

HerenIstarion · 02-03-2006, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by HerenIstarion

Role-play as indicated in the poll includes the forms of role-playing as seen here on the Downs (which in itself may be listed under ‘write prose/poetry options) and actual outfield fancy-dress Role-playing (may be listed under ‘recreation’) and computer RPG playing, so you may choose that option or divide your vote into three options, up to you, or all of them together, of course.

So, the answer is both (and all other types of)

Elu Ancalime · 02-08-2006, 06:42 PM

Whenever Im bored (usually in class) i like to draw maps of Middle-Earth, and see how close i can replicate them. The Cartography of Tolkien is what i enjoy the most, probably because i like looking at the big picture.
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Holbytlass · 02-12-2006, 08:42 AM

I like to make clothes but they are deifinetly not accurate historical costumes, yet.
I also chose 'other' for my growing interest in gardening and cooking in a more homemade-from scratch kind of way. I've been partial to a simpler lifestyle and Tolkien's works fuels the fire, but I wouldn't want to live totally "off the grid" cause I like my computer and movies too much.

dancing spawn of ungoliant · 02-28-2006, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by HI

Have you engaged in some activity under Tolkien’s influence?

Does that mean rather a long-term commitment to some activity or does it count if you've ended up trying some of the things above because of Tolkien? For example, I tried to write poems because of Tolkien's works, but I made only a few before I gave up. Shall I check the "Write poetry" box even though my attempt to become a poet was quite short-lived?

HerenIstarion · 02-28-2006, 04:17 AM

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Does that mean rather a long-term commitment to some activity or does it count if you've ended up trying some of the things above because of Tolkien?

Anything you believe love of Tolkien made you do

View Poll Results: Under Tolkien’s influence, I’ve started to:
Write prose	23	50.00%
Write poetry	15	32.61%
Write music	5	10.87%
Role-Play	32	69.57%
Play computer games	7	15.22%
Draw/Paint	14	30.43%
Study martial arts	1	2.17%
Create artificial languages	8	17.39%
Recreate historical costumes/arms etc	7	15.22%
Other	17	36.96%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 46. You may not vote on this poll

02-03-2006, 02:17 AM	#1
HerenIstarion Deadnight Chanter Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,244	Public Research: Field of Activity Part of Public Research Project Have you engaged in some activity under Tolkien’s influence? The possible list is covered by the poll, if you choose 'other', please explain yourself in the thread. Role-play as indicated in the poll includes the forms of role-playing as seen here on the Downs (which in itself may be listed under ‘write prose/poetry options) and actual outfield fancy-dress Role-playing (may be listed under ‘recreation’) and computer RPG playing, so you may choose that option or divide your vote into three options, up to you, or all of them together, of course. Computer games include PC, Xbox, PlayStation and all other possible forms. Multiple choice is allowed __________________ Egroeg Ihkhsal - Would you believe in the love at first sight? - Yes I'm certain that it happens all the time!

02-03-2006, 06:00 AM	#2
Hilde Bracegirdle Relic of Wandering Days Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: You'll See Perpetual Change. Posts: 1,480	How funny H-I! I was thinking of starting a similar thread. With all the connotations floating around that Tolkien fans are a bit geeky, (not that I agree, mind you. ) I’ve noticed quite a few members here who are at least artistically inclined, if not activity pursuing the arts. Not to leave out another batch who seem to be very creative thinkers as well. I am at a loss though, as I don’t remember if Tolkien’s work directly influenced what I have done other than RPG’s here, yet I don’t think I could separate them from what I’ve done either, in that they are a part of who I am. Sooo…I am uncertain what to check off. Edit: I am thinking that you are asking if we have created or played something actually to do with Tolkien's world. Last edited by Hilde Bracegirdle; 02-03-2006 at 06:55 AM.

02-03-2006, 07:35 AM	#4
JennyHallu The Pearl, The Lily Maid Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my luxury Barrow, snuggled up in a pile of satin pillows, eating fresh fruit. Posts: 1,628	I was very into drawing long before Tolkien, but I started trying to sketch all my RP characters. And that's the only reason that I can draw people...the first incarnation of my character Fainpathe (who I met almost 6 years ago now) looked like some sort of half-orc, so I learned how to do it well. If I remembered where I posted my final sketches (4 years ago) I would link to them...but I don't. __________________ <=== Lookee, lookee, lots of IM handles!

02-03-2006, 07:38 AM	#5
The Saucepan Man Corpus Cacophonous Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 8,390	A question. Is "Role play" intended to cover RPGs of the type played on this forum, role-playing games of the Dungeons & Dragons variety or both? It seems to me that BD-style RPGs fall more into the realm of creative writing. __________________ Do you mind? I'm busy doing the fishstick. It's a very delicate state of mind!

02-08-2006, 06:42 PM	#7
Elu Ancalime Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Anador Posts: 476	Whenever Im bored (usually in class) i like to draw maps of Middle-Earth, and see how close i can replicate them. The Cartography of Tolkien is what i enjoy the most, probably because i like looking at the big picture. ________ Ford vega Last edited by Elu Ancalime; 03-03-2011 at 10:57 PM.

02-12-2006, 08:42 AM	#8
Holbytlass Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Party Tree Posts: 1,042	I like to make clothes but they are deifinetly not accurate historical costumes, yet. I also chose 'other' for my growing interest in gardening and cooking in a more homemade-from scratch kind of way. I've been partial to a simpler lifestyle and Tolkien's works fuels the fire, but I wouldn't want to live totally "off the grid" cause I like my computer and movies too much. __________________ Holby is an actual flesh-and-blood person, right? Not, say a sock-puppet of Nilp’s, by any chance? ~Nerwen, WWCIII