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Helkahothion · 05-09-2003, 12:44 PM

Ransom: Could we go back? I have to go to the little posters room.

Manardariel · 05-09-2003, 04:27 PM

DayVampire, just to let you know, I´m addressing you in my last post! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Aylwen Dreamsong · 05-09-2003, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Please disable your sig and refrain from using smilies for the RPGs and The White Horse. This request is not mandatory for the discussion threads. This will improve the flow of the games for readers. In the create post screen, simply uncheck the box for the option Show Signatures.

Manardariel, If you could please edit your sig out of your recent post, that would be great! [img]smilies/cool.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Aylwen

EDIT: Happy 900th post to me! Can't wait until my 1,000th!

[ May 09, 2003: Message edited by: Aylwen Dreamsong ]

DayVampyre · 05-09-2003, 05:57 PM

cool I'll post in tonight

Helkahothion · 05-10-2003, 06:44 AM

Alright then. When will we capture the thieves?

[edit] Happy 1000th post to me!! Onwards to 1500![/edit]

[ May 10, 2003: Message edited by: Helkahothion ]

Manardariel · 05-11-2003, 04:44 PM

Sorry it took me this long, Aylwen! Thanx for telling me though... I always forget about the sig, especially if I use preview... [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] Sorry!

Aylwen Dreamsong · 05-11-2003, 05:03 PM

No problem, just wanted to make sure you were getting the message. No worries. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Aylwen

Ransom · 05-14-2003, 07:01 PM

Will get post up tommorrow. Trig & Calc homework tonight. [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img]

-Ransom

Helkahothion · 05-15-2003, 04:07 AM

*waves*

Hey everybody, I'm back. Ill try to post tonight. I had a little trouble with posting.

(yeah shure moron, getting you're account temporarely blocked was a really good move. Idiot!)

SO expect my wonderfull writing soon. [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

Ransom · 05-15-2003, 08:56 PM

So sorry about being absent for the last week or so. Despite the AP test on Monday, I have a load of essays and homework to finish. I'll try to post tommorrow, bringing us to the first town.

-Ransom

Ransom · 05-16-2003, 08:48 PM

Unfortunately, homework and circumstances have conspired yet again to prevent me from posting. You'll probably have to wait until Saturday before my next post's up. Really sorry about the repeated delays. [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img]

On a side note, junior year isn't nearly as fun as its supposed to be.

-Ransom

[edit]
Writer's block's being a pain. Pounding away.
[/edit]

[ May 17, 2003: Message edited by: Ransom ]

*Varda* · 05-17-2003, 03:51 AM

Ah, don't worry Ransom. It only gets worse. [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

I'm in the middle of my Highers at the moment (important exams to get into university) and it's not fun at all...but at least I get study leave, so plenty of time left over to haunt the Downs [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Aylwen Dreamsong · 05-17-2003, 09:08 AM

Helka...Rhys is a guy, not a Milady. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Aylwen

EDIT: Also, Helka, please check your post for proper grammar. [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

[ May 17, 2003: Message edited by: Aylwen Dreamsong ]

Helkahothion · 05-17-2003, 11:43 AM

No no, I said that to Jisela. Doesn't my post state that I am riding next to her and give her a hanky to get to rest of the snow out of her nose?

Aylwen Dreamsong · 05-17-2003, 01:23 PM

Quote:

"Hello, Sir. My name is Rhys...and you are?"

"Sir Krosan Wayfarer Milady. You're sister does not seem to know the nose-filling-up rolling-snowball. Let me show you.

No.

Aylwen

Ransom · 05-17-2003, 08:06 PM

*blarg*

I'm wasted tonight. Was enjoying the spring weather too much. Half done...will hopefully finish tonight or tommorrow.

-Ransom

Helkahothion · 05-18-2003, 11:56 AM

Quote:

No.

Well, he WAS acting like a girl with those snowballs [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] Nah just kidding, ill change it.

*Varda* · 05-18-2003, 12:11 PM

Ransom: You're having nice spring weather? Bah. All we have here is constantly pouring rain [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] Ah well, gives me a reason to spend all day on the Downs.

Aylwen Dreamsong · 05-18-2003, 12:17 PM

Helka, watch that siggy!

Ugh. It's been raining over here for months. It really isnt fun to go running through puddles on a soccer field every sunday. I miss the Sun!

Good luck with all the homework, Ransom! I have a Spanish final on my birthday, yuck.

All the more reason to stay inside on the 'Downs...like Varda said! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] But I do wish we'd have one game where it didn't rain...

Aylwen

Helkahothion · 05-18-2003, 12:22 PM

Quote:

But I do wish we'd have one game where it didn't rain...

Hahaha, I got the sig before you asked, but ehm isn't it snowing in this game?

Manardariel · 05-18-2003, 12:27 PM

Hmmm, maybe I´m being really dumb on purpose, but, Helka, I think Aylwen ment soccer games without rain, not RPGs...

I don´t have ANY finals! Three cheers for the German School System! And while you slave away for finals I can haunt the Downs! Muhahahah! [img]smilies/evil.gif[/img]

Sorry. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Helkahothion · 05-18-2003, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Hmmm, maybe I´m being really dumb on purpose, but, Helka, I think Aylwen ment soccer games without rain, not RPGs...
I don´t have ANY finals! Three

]

Oh really? [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img]

Nah just kidding. I knew. It is funny what happens if people don't add smileys.

Ransom: That post you saved, does it take us into the next town? If it does, we have a serious problem since Aylwen and I still had riding posts.

Ransom · 05-18-2003, 08:39 PM

No problem. I just deleted and posted the next part of the RP at the end. I'll write us going into the inn later tommorrow, so if you want to resume your conversations, go ahead. I'm having problems writing short posts now. [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img]

-Ransom

*make that post tommorrow. Latin Hw>_<*

[ May 19, 2003: Message edited by: Ransom ]

Ransom · 05-20-2003, 09:22 PM

lol. And again. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Now would be a good time if any of you have a great/crazy/downright strange idea to share with the group. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

~Ransom

Helkahothion · 05-21-2003, 12:54 PM

Make the girls dance on the table. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]!!!
Hey, you asked crasy.

Maybe we could have a barfight or something. But we would need a reason. Perhaps a bet fight with someone. A character with an overblown ego (*looks the other way*) could bet that he could beat someone and then after he does, the other person refuses to pay up or something. That always results in fun situations [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Just suggesting tough.

Greetings,

Anuion

[edit] Never mind. I read the discussion before I did the RPG. Stupid order. Ill leave the suggestion in case you need it.[/edit]

[ May 21, 2003: Message edited by: Helkahothion ]

Orual · 05-21-2003, 08:36 PM

Guys--

I'm gone till Sunday. Do whatever you need to with Almarien while I'm gone.

Regards,

~*~Orual~*~

Bêthberry · 05-22-2003, 08:33 AM

Fellow Rohan gamers,

Our gaming comes with a cost; it is time to reflect on this fact and make some changes to how we run our games.

We RPGers are the most voracious consumers of Barrow Downs resources. We use a game thread, a discussion thread, PMs to plan games, and are constant visitors to the site, often returning more than two or three times a day to keep up with developments in the game in order to prepare our own posts.

Why is this a drain on BD resources? Please take some time to read carefully and reflect seriously upon the Barrow Wight's recent posts in the "Announcements >> The Barrow Downs" forum concerning storage space and bandwidth, chat and discussion, and the costs of running the site, and then change your posting habits.

What are the most beneficial changes in our posting habits? For one, we need to stop using the discussion threads for idle banter, for personal comment. We must restrict our posts to discussion of the games only, that is, to issues of plotting, character interaction, clarification, and notification of absences. For most occasions, we don't need to make multiple posts about why we are absent or how we are doing and we don't need to make a string of 'see ya' posts in reply. For personal comments, we can use the chat room or PMs. A discussion thread that is far longer than a game thread is often a signal of a misuse of the discussion thread.

Please take the time to do several things: Delete posts or run of the mill comments in the discussion thread that have no bearing on the game. Refrain from such posts and comments in future discussions of the games. Limit your daily visits to the thread.

If we all help out, we can ensure that our games remain treasures in the Barrow Downs.

Thanks for being responsible gamers and credible members of the Downs!

Bêthberry

Ransom · 05-23-2003, 05:53 PM

Folks-

First, some news on the projected future of this RPG:

I will be attending a summer pre-college course at Johns Hopkins University this summer. That basically means I will be away between June 28th and August 2nd. While I may have (occasional) internet access, I probably will have trouble posting consistently.

As such, I’m going to be somewhat shortening the storyline and the plot. We’ll be staying in the inn for the next two or three real life days making plans and eating before getting on our way. Another quick journey down the road and we’ll arrive at a military checkpoint where we’ll spend a (cramped) night. Hopefully, we’ll be in Arbrook by the beginning of June. We’ll be spending much more time in the last town. Hopefully, investigation and meeting the townsfolk will be done by middle of June, and the dirty work done by end of June.

Second, I’ll have my next post for our group up tonight or tomorrow, and the first post introducing the antagonist by Tuesday.

Keep up the good work!

Cheers,
Ransom

Aylwen Dreamsong · 05-24-2003, 02:02 PM

Hey Ransom-

Eorlyn has just asked Rhys what the Order is 'all about'.

Quote:

On New Years Day of 2970, he knighted all two hundred and formed the Order of the Black Rose. Its organization was that of a religious order, with the members supposedly sequestered in a handful of chapter houses scattered throughout the land of Gondor. To further strengthen the false image of the Order, he attached half a dozen priests and priestesses of Namo and Nienna.

Would the characters playing rangers already know that the Order is actually a front for Intelligence collection? Or should Rhys just tell her the false image of a religious order?

Thanks!

-Aylwen

Ransom · 05-24-2003, 06:02 PM

Aylwen-

The Rangers have probably heard rumors about the Order's activities. Most rumors would probably involve a sighting of a large number of knights at a time. (For example: A column of knights riding past sentries in the middle of the night and returning with hooded prisoners.) The older Rangers would probably know that the Order seems largly ceremonial, though columns of knights sometimes launch quick raids across the river. The Order's inteligance gathering activities are very well hidden, though it sometimes shows some interest in capturing orcish officers.

Cheers,

Ransom

Edit: Sorry, next post will probably be up Monday. Holiday activities distracting from posting. [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] The post will encompass us leaving the inn, getting back on the road, and an intro to our opposition.

[ May 24, 2003: Message edited by: Ransom ]

Ransom · 05-26-2003, 07:49 PM

Next post up. Despite the rain, Memorial Day activities have managed to steal my posting time. You can converse on the trip down, but I'm hoping to get us to the outpost tommorrow night.

Cheers,

Ransom

*edit*
I really hate to do this, but my teacher ripped up my report due Friday. [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] I've got to re-write a good portion of it tonight, so posting will be stalled until tommorrow or Thursday.

-Ransom

[ May 27, 2003: Message edited by: Ransom ]

Aylwen Dreamsong · 05-28-2003, 08:07 PM

Manardariel- Don't worry, Rhys hasn't forgotten Eorlyn! I was hoping Helka would post soon (since Jisela complemented his drawing talent!), so that I wouldn't have to post twice. But if he doesn't post by tomorrow when I get home from school and choir I'll just post and Rhys will (of course) accept Eorlyn's 'invitation' and then we can all ride through the night. Fun, fun, fun.

-Aylwen

Helkahothion · 05-29-2003, 05:25 AM

Going to post now Aylwen. I have been absent for a while so I have some keeping up to do.

Suilad,

Anuion

Ransom · 06-02-2003, 05:07 PM

Hey-

School will be ending this Friday, and consequently I'm cramming for exams. Next post hopefully soon, but no promises. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

-Ransom

Earendil Halfelven · 06-04-2003, 03:43 AM

Hi

I'm out of town right now but I'll probably be albe to post while I'm at my uncle's house, I left suddenly so I wasn't able to tell everyone beforehand. I'll be back sunday.

Ransom · 06-09-2003, 08:57 PM

Hey-

I've been having a rough time for the last few weeks. One of my relatives is sick and I've been having some family problems. I'm sorry about the trouble my abscence has caused. I have been unable to give the games I'm in proper attention.

I regret to say that I will be withdrawing from all the RPs I am currently participating in. Maybe I'll return at a later date, but I will probably be leaving for the summer.

I will post at a later date on the future of this RP after I have discussed the matter with Bethberry.

Cheers and good luck,

Ransom

[ June 09, 2003: Message edited by: Ransom ]

Manardariel · 06-10-2003, 07:48 AM

Oh dear, Ransom. I hope things work out alright, It´s been a pleasure playing with you, and I really hope things sort out! You and your family are in my thoughts.

Helkahothion · 06-10-2003, 01:20 PM

A real shame Ransom. Say if you need a replacement to run this RPG, I'm willing to help out. It would be such a shame to have this RPG go to waste [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img]

I hope all things will go well for you and that the illness that is pestering your family will soon leave.

Suilad,

Anuion

Bêthberry · 06-10-2003, 02:02 PM

Thanks for the offer, Helka, but Ransom and I will be discussing the future direction of the game.

I'll let all of you know shortly what will happen.

Earendil Halfelven · 06-13-2003, 07:06 PM

I'm going to have to drop out soon also. I'm going to be gone for 3 weeks in July and only able to post on the weekends (maybe). Sorry guys.

05-09-2003, 04:27 PM	#42
Manardariel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Rivendell Posts: 807	DayVampire, just to let you know, I´m addressing you in my last post! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ Love is a perky elf dancing a merry little jig and then suddenly he turns on you with a miniature machine gun. Blog :-)\|FanFic Dream City

05-09-2003, 05:57 PM	#44
DayVampyre Wight Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: With Gambit, ambushing VanimaEdhel, most likely Posts: 117	cool I'll post in tonight __________________ ~~Your finger hired the crew? ~No, that's silly. The man who lives in my finger hired the crew, Mr. Bimbol.

05-11-2003, 04:44 PM	#46
Manardariel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Rivendell Posts: 807	Sorry it took me this long, Aylwen! Thanx for telling me though... I always forget about the sig, especially if I use preview... [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] Sorry! __________________ Love is a perky elf dancing a merry little jig and then suddenly he turns on you with a miniature machine gun. Blog :-)\|FanFic Dream City

05-11-2003, 05:03 PM	#47
Aylwen Dreamsong The Melody of Misery Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The Island of Conclusions (You get there by jumping!)... Posts: 1,147	No problem, just wanted to make sure you were getting the message. No worries. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Aylwen __________________ ...Come down now, they'll say. But everything looks perfect from far away - Come down now! But we'll stay.

05-14-2003, 07:01 PM	#48
Ransom Wight Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Some randomn dorm in Pittsburgh Posts: 231	Will get post up tommorrow. Trig & Calc homework tonight. [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] -Ransom __________________ "The blood of the dead mixes with the the flowing sand and grants more power to the killer."--Gaara of the Desert

05-09-2003, 12:44 PM	#41
Helkahothion Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The inside of Legolas' lungs Posts: 1,005	Ransom: Could we go back? I have to go to the little posters room.

05-10-2003, 06:44 AM	#45
Helkahothion Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The inside of Legolas' lungs Posts: 1,005	Alright then. When will we capture the thieves? [edit] Happy 1000th post to me!! Onwards to 1500![/edit] [ May 10, 2003: Message edited by: Helkahothion ]

05-15-2003, 04:07 AM	#49
Helkahothion Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The inside of Legolas' lungs Posts: 1,005	waves Hey everybody, I'm back. Ill try to post tonight. I had a little trouble with posting. (yeah shure moron, getting you're account temporarely blocked was a really good move. Idiot!) SO expect my wonderfull writing soon. [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

05-15-2003, 08:56 PM	#50
Ransom Wight Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Some randomn dorm in Pittsburgh Posts: 231	So sorry about being absent for the last week or so. Despite the AP test on Monday, I have a load of essays and homework to finish. I'll try to post tommorrow, bringing us to the first town. -Ransom __________________ "The blood of the dead mixes with the the flowing sand and grants more power to the killer."--Gaara of the Desert

05-16-2003, 08:48 PM	#51
Ransom Wight Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Some randomn dorm in Pittsburgh Posts: 231	Unfortunately, homework and circumstances have conspired yet again to prevent me from posting. You'll probably have to wait until Saturday before my next post's up. Really sorry about the repeated delays. [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] On a side note, junior year isn't nearly as fun as its supposed to be. -Ransom [edit] Writer's block's being a pain. Pounding away. [/edit] [ May 17, 2003: Message edited by: Ransom ] __________________ "The blood of the dead mixes with the the flowing sand and grants more power to the killer."--Gaara of the Desert

05-17-2003, 03:51 AM	#52
Varda Maiden of Tears Join Date: May 2002 Location: Valinor. Posts: 571	Ah, don't worry Ransom. It only gets worse. [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] I'm in the middle of my Highers at the moment (important exams to get into university) and it's not fun at all...but at least I get study leave, so plenty of time left over to haunt the Downs [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ 'It must often be so, Sam, when things are in danger: someone has to give them up, lose them, so that others may keep them' ~Frodo "Life is hard. After all, it kills you." - Katharine Hepburn

05-17-2003, 09:08 AM	#53
Aylwen Dreamsong The Melody of Misery Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The Island of Conclusions (You get there by jumping!)... Posts: 1,147	Helka...Rhys is a guy, not a Milady. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] Aylwen EDIT: Also, Helka, please check your post for proper grammar. [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] [ May 17, 2003: Message edited by: Aylwen Dreamsong ] __________________ ...Come down now, they'll say. But everything looks perfect from far away - Come down now! But we'll stay.

05-17-2003, 11:43 AM	#54
Helkahothion Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The inside of Legolas' lungs Posts: 1,005	No no, I said that to Jisela. Doesn't my post state that I am riding next to her and give her a hanky to get to rest of the snow out of her nose?

05-17-2003, 08:06 PM	#56
Ransom Wight Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Some randomn dorm in Pittsburgh Posts: 231	blarg I'm wasted tonight. Was enjoying the spring weather too much. Half done...will hopefully finish tonight or tommorrow. -Ransom __________________ "The blood of the dead mixes with the the flowing sand and grants more power to the killer."--Gaara of the Desert

05-18-2003, 12:11 PM	#58
Varda Maiden of Tears Join Date: May 2002 Location: Valinor. Posts: 571	Ransom: You're having nice spring weather? Bah. All we have here is constantly pouring rain [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] Ah well, gives me a reason to spend all day on the Downs. __________________ 'It must often be so, Sam, when things are in danger: someone has to give them up, lose them, so that others may keep them' ~Frodo "Life is hard. After all, it kills you." - Katharine Hepburn

05-18-2003, 12:17 PM	#59
Aylwen Dreamsong The Melody of Misery Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The Island of Conclusions (You get there by jumping!)... Posts: 1,147	Helka, watch that siggy! Ugh. It's been raining over here for months. It really isnt fun to go running through puddles on a soccer field every sunday. I miss the Sun! Good luck with all the homework, Ransom! I have a Spanish final on my birthday, yuck. All the more reason to stay inside on the 'Downs...like Varda said! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] But I do wish we'd have one game where it didn't rain... Aylwen __________________ ...Come down now, they'll say. But everything looks perfect from far away - Come down now! But we'll stay.

05-18-2003, 12:27 PM	#61
Manardariel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Rivendell Posts: 807	Hmmm, maybe I´m being really dumb on purpose, but, Helka, I think Aylwen ment soccer games without rain, not RPGs... I don´t have ANY finals! Three cheers for the German School System! And while you slave away for finals I can haunt the Downs! Muhahahah! [img]smilies/evil.gif[/img] Sorry. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ Love is a perky elf dancing a merry little jig and then suddenly he turns on you with a miniature machine gun. Blog :-)\|FanFic Dream City

05-18-2003, 08:39 PM	#63
Ransom Wight Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Some randomn dorm in Pittsburgh Posts: 231	No problem. I just deleted and posted the next part of the RP at the end. I'll write us going into the inn later tommorrow, so if you want to resume your conversations, go ahead. I'm having problems writing short posts now. [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img] -Ransom make that post tommorrow. Latin Hw>_< [ May 19, 2003: Message edited by: Ransom ] __________________ "The blood of the dead mixes with the the flowing sand and grants more power to the killer."--Gaara of the Desert

05-20-2003, 09:22 PM	#64
Ransom Wight Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Some randomn dorm in Pittsburgh Posts: 231	lol. And again. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Now would be a good time if any of you have a great/crazy/downright strange idea to share with the group. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] ~Ransom __________________ "The blood of the dead mixes with the the flowing sand and grants more power to the killer."--Gaara of the Desert

05-21-2003, 12:54 PM	#65
Helkahothion Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The inside of Legolas' lungs Posts: 1,005	Make the girls dance on the table. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]!!! Hey, you asked crasy. Maybe we could have a barfight or something. But we would need a reason. Perhaps a bet fight with someone. A character with an overblown ego (looks the other way) could bet that he could beat someone and then after he does, the other person refuses to pay up or something. That always results in fun situations [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Just suggesting tough. Greetings, Anuion [edit] Never mind. I read the discussion before I did the RPG. Stupid order. Ill leave the suggestion in case you need it.[/edit] [ May 21, 2003: Message edited by: Helkahothion ]

05-21-2003, 08:36 PM	#66
Orual Speaker of the Dead Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Superbia Posts: 868	Guys-- I'm gone till Sunday. Do whatever you need to with Almarien while I'm gone. Regards, ~~Orual~~ __________________ "Oh, my god! I care so little, I almost passed out!" --Dr. Cox, "Scrubs"

05-22-2003, 08:33 AM	#67
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 5,996	Fellow Rohan gamers, Our gaming comes with a cost; it is time to reflect on this fact and make some changes to how we run our games. We RPGers are the most voracious consumers of Barrow Downs resources. We use a game thread, a discussion thread, PMs to plan games, and are constant visitors to the site, often returning more than two or three times a day to keep up with developments in the game in order to prepare our own posts. Why is this a drain on BD resources? Please take some time to read carefully and reflect seriously upon the Barrow Wight's recent posts in the "Announcements >> The Barrow Downs" forum concerning storage space and bandwidth, chat and discussion, and the costs of running the site, and then change your posting habits. What are the most beneficial changes in our posting habits? For one, we need to stop using the discussion threads for idle banter, for personal comment. We must restrict our posts to discussion of the games only, that is, to issues of plotting, character interaction, clarification, and notification of absences. For most occasions, we don't need to make multiple posts about why we are absent or how we are doing and we don't need to make a string of 'see ya' posts in reply. For personal comments, we can use the chat room or PMs. A discussion thread that is far longer than a game thread is often a signal of a misuse of the discussion thread. Please take the time to do several things: Delete posts or run of the mill comments in the discussion thread that have no bearing on the game. Refrain from such posts and comments in future discussions of the games. Limit your daily visits to the thread. If we all help out, we can ensure that our games remain treasures in the Barrow Downs. Thanks for being responsible gamers and credible members of the Downs! Bêthberry __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away.

05-23-2003, 05:53 PM	#68
Ransom Wight Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Some randomn dorm in Pittsburgh Posts: 231	Folks- First, some news on the projected future of this RPG: I will be attending a summer pre-college course at Johns Hopkins University this summer. That basically means I will be away between June 28th and August 2nd. While I may have (occasional) internet access, I probably will have trouble posting consistently. As such, I’m going to be somewhat shortening the storyline and the plot. We’ll be staying in the inn for the next two or three real life days making plans and eating before getting on our way. Another quick journey down the road and we’ll arrive at a military checkpoint where we’ll spend a (cramped) night. Hopefully, we’ll be in Arbrook by the beginning of June. We’ll be spending much more time in the last town. Hopefully, investigation and meeting the townsfolk will be done by middle of June, and the dirty work done by end of June. Second, I’ll have my next post for our group up tonight or tomorrow, and the first post introducing the antagonist by Tuesday. Keep up the good work! Cheers, Ransom __________________ "The blood of the dead mixes with the the flowing sand and grants more power to the killer."--Gaara of the Desert

05-24-2003, 06:02 PM	#70
Ransom Wight Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Some randomn dorm in Pittsburgh Posts: 231	Aylwen- The Rangers have probably heard rumors about the Order's activities. Most rumors would probably involve a sighting of a large number of knights at a time. (For example: A column of knights riding past sentries in the middle of the night and returning with hooded prisoners.) The older Rangers would probably know that the Order seems largly ceremonial, though columns of knights sometimes launch quick raids across the river. The Order's inteligance gathering activities are very well hidden, though it sometimes shows some interest in capturing orcish officers. Cheers, Ransom Edit: Sorry, next post will probably be up Monday. Holiday activities distracting from posting. [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] The post will encompass us leaving the inn, getting back on the road, and an intro to our opposition. [ May 24, 2003: Message edited by: Ransom ] __________________ "The blood of the dead mixes with the the flowing sand and grants more power to the killer."--Gaara of the Desert

05-26-2003, 07:49 PM	#71
Ransom Wight Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Some randomn dorm in Pittsburgh Posts: 231	Next post up. Despite the rain, Memorial Day activities have managed to steal my posting time. You can converse on the trip down, but I'm hoping to get us to the outpost tommorrow night. Cheers, Ransom edit I really hate to do this, but my teacher ripped up my report due Friday. [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] I've got to re-write a good portion of it tonight, so posting will be stalled until tommorrow or Thursday. -Ransom [ May 27, 2003: Message edited by: Ransom ] __________________ "The blood of the dead mixes with the the flowing sand and grants more power to the killer."--Gaara of the Desert

05-28-2003, 08:07 PM	#72
Aylwen Dreamsong The Melody of Misery Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The Island of Conclusions (You get there by jumping!)... Posts: 1,147	Manardariel- Don't worry, Rhys hasn't forgotten Eorlyn! I was hoping Helka would post soon (since Jisela complemented his drawing talent!), so that I wouldn't have to post twice. But if he doesn't post by tomorrow when I get home from school and choir I'll just post and Rhys will (of course) accept Eorlyn's 'invitation' and then we can all ride through the night. Fun, fun, fun. -Aylwen __________________ ...Come down now, they'll say. But everything looks perfect from far away - Come down now! But we'll stay.

05-29-2003, 05:25 AM	#73
Helkahothion Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The inside of Legolas' lungs Posts: 1,005	Going to post now Aylwen. I have been absent for a while so I have some keeping up to do. Suilad, Anuion

06-02-2003, 05:07 PM	#74
Ransom Wight Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Some randomn dorm in Pittsburgh Posts: 231	Hey- School will be ending this Friday, and consequently I'm cramming for exams. Next post hopefully soon, but no promises. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] -Ransom __________________ "The blood of the dead mixes with the the flowing sand and grants more power to the killer."--Gaara of the Desert

06-04-2003, 03:43 AM	#75
Earendil Halfelven Wight Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: the dark recesses of the mind Posts: 223	Hi I'm out of town right now but I'll probably be albe to post while I'm at my uncle's house, I left suddenly so I wasn't able to tell everyone beforehand. I'll be back sunday. __________________ In nomini domine saboath sui filique ite ad infernos.

06-09-2003, 08:57 PM	#76
Ransom Wight Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Some randomn dorm in Pittsburgh Posts: 231	Hey- I've been having a rough time for the last few weeks. One of my relatives is sick and I've been having some family problems. I'm sorry about the trouble my abscence has caused. I have been unable to give the games I'm in proper attention. I regret to say that I will be withdrawing from all the RPs I am currently participating in. Maybe I'll return at a later date, but I will probably be leaving for the summer. I will post at a later date on the future of this RP after I have discussed the matter with Bethberry. Cheers and good luck, Ransom [ June 09, 2003: Message edited by: Ransom ] __________________ "The blood of the dead mixes with the the flowing sand and grants more power to the killer."--Gaara of the Desert

06-10-2003, 07:48 AM	#77
Manardariel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Rivendell Posts: 807	Oh dear, Ransom. I hope things work out alright, It´s been a pleasure playing with you, and I really hope things sort out! You and your family are in my thoughts. __________________ Love is a perky elf dancing a merry little jig and then suddenly he turns on you with a miniature machine gun. Blog :-)\|FanFic Dream City

06-10-2003, 01:20 PM	#78
Helkahothion Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The inside of Legolas' lungs Posts: 1,005	A real shame Ransom. Say if you need a replacement to run this RPG, I'm willing to help out. It would be such a shame to have this RPG go to waste [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] I hope all things will go well for you and that the illness that is pestering your family will soon leave. Suilad, Anuion

06-10-2003, 02:02 PM	#79
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 5,996	Thanks for the offer, Helka, but Ransom and I will be discussing the future direction of the game. I'll let all of you know shortly what will happen. __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away.

06-13-2003, 07:06 PM	#80
Earendil Halfelven Wight Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: the dark recesses of the mind Posts: 223	I'm going to have to drop out soon also. I'm going to be gone for 3 weeks in July and only able to post on the weekends (maybe). Sorry guys. __________________ In nomini domine saboath sui filique ite ad infernos.