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.

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 03-22-2005, 11:45 AM

Throw them an Aragorn. Then they'll definitely take the plunge.

Neurion, you need to brush up on your knowledge of Wargs. I suggest a visit to The Warg and Warg Rider Appreciation Thread. Over seven pages now of blood, treachery, war, and heroism. I'd like to see Gimli and Legolas joking around with true Wargs after them.

lord of dor-lomin · 03-22-2005, 11:59 AM

Movie wargs- Mounted spearmen would be the way to go. If the warg jumps at ya, just hold the spear as firm as you can and the beast will impale itself.

Real wargs- Just kick the little wimps in the head- they're weak.

Neurion · 03-22-2005, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Eomer of the Rohirrim

Neurion, you need to brush up on your knowledge of Wargs. I suggest a visit to The Warg and Warg Rider Appreciation Thread.

Just looked over it. What an exercise in existentionalism that was.

King of the North · 03-23-2005, 04:13 PM

In Middle Earth long range weapons such as arrows and javelins would probably be one's best choice for countering wargs. Also if they charge, pikes would be able to stop them.

But if I happened to be walking down the street and saw a warg I would 1st: verbally make fun of the way it looks; 2nd use the Force to stop it from moving, and then I would pull out my red lightsaber and finish the job like the excellent Sith warrior I am.

The warg's journey would not end there. I would put the dead creature in the back seat of my car and then at home make a nice stew out of it.

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

03-22-2005, 11:45 AM	#7
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	Throw them an Aragorn. Then they'll definitely take the plunge. Neurion, you need to brush up on your knowledge of Wargs. I suggest a visit to The Warg and Warg Rider Appreciation Thread. Over seven pages now of blood, treachery, war, and heroism. I'd like to see Gimli and Legolas joking around with true Wargs after them. __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

03-22-2005, 11:59 AM	#8
lord of dor-lomin Wight Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: dor-lomin, of course Posts: 167	Movie wargs- Mounted spearmen would be the way to go. If the warg jumps at ya, just hold the spear as firm as you can and the beast will impale itself. Real wargs- Just kick the little wimps in the head- they're weak. __________________ I used to be indecisive. Now, I'm not so sure.

03-23-2005, 04:13 PM	#10
King of the North Haunting Spirit Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Washington State Posts: 60	In Middle Earth long range weapons such as arrows and javelins would probably be one's best choice for countering wargs. Also if they charge, pikes would be able to stop them. But if I happened to be walking down the street and saw a warg I would 1st: verbally make fun of the way it looks; 2nd use the Force to stop it from moving, and then I would pull out my red lightsaber and finish the job like the excellent Sith warrior I am. The warg's journey would not end there. I would put the dead creature in the back seat of my car and then at home make a nice stew out of it. __________________ Ask for everything, recieve nothing