The Road to Erebor Discussion Thread - Page 2 - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

piosenniel · 02-20-2003, 12:23 PM

The Game is now open for play.

Please read the opening posts carefully and look at the maps.

~~~~~ [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] Have fun! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] ~~~~~

piosenniel · 02-20-2003, 04:09 PM

Character List:

Writer: Character Name – Age – Race
_____________________________________________

Himaran: Bali – 55 – Dwarf
Himaran: Kaldon Finllo – 20 – Man (possibly a Ranger, male)

Eruantalon: Erulon – 200 (b. 2824 TA) – Man (male)

Burzdol: Burzdol – 23 – Half-Elven (male)
Burzdol: Hogar – 40 – Dwarf

Maikafanawen: Ani Dao – 2700 – Elf (female)

Astarielle: Astarielle – 2000 – Elf (female)

Dain Ironfoot: Dain Hammerhead – 101 – Dwarf

Carlas: Durin – 30 – Dwarf (Dain’s son)

Arvedui III: Gromfelt – 43 – Dwarf

Kili: Kili II – 50 – Dwarf

Arien: Belegond – 26 – Man (Ranger, male)

Eärendil Halfelven: Arlómë – 29 - Man (Ranger, male)

Frodess: Yanithë – late teens – Man (female)

Dain Ironfoot · 02-21-2003, 08:57 AM

Quote:

He stood up and walked to Belegonds side giving Dain an evil look as he passed.

Please clarify. Is there some bad blood between Kili and Dain in the story? I was puzzled by these word, since our characters were in agreement as far as the choice of routes went. I believe we're also related, since I am Bali's uncle. It would be unusual for dwarf kin to wrangle.

Thanks,

Dain

[ February 21, 2003: Message edited by: Dain Ironfoot ]

Arien · 02-21-2003, 09:14 AM

This may seem odd me replying to you Dain but Kili is my brother. He put it because in his profile he is loyal to his friends first, that being Belegond. He has nothing against you just he and Belegond are close. He aplogises for any hurt done.

Dain Ironfoot · 02-21-2003, 10:45 AM

No hurt done and no apologies needed. I just wanted to make sure that I hadn't overlooked something about our characters.
[img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

Dain

[ February 21, 2003: Message edited by: Dain Ironfoot ]

piosenniel · 02-21-2003, 12:04 PM

Some of you may find that I have edited your posts. I have done this to correct spelling and paragraphing problems.

Please consider writing your posts on 'Word' or whatever program you have, and using 'spell check'. Then you can cut and paste to the 'Post a Reply' box.

Also, please remember to put your posts into paragraphs. On the Barrow Downs, in order for paragraphs to show up correctly, you need to double space between them.

Now for a word of praise: Nice posting everyone - well written, interesting posts . . . am looking forward to reading this adventure.

Piosenniel, Shire Moderator [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

maikafanawen · 02-21-2003, 04:17 PM

I was not on at all yesterday, so I hope I didn't miss tooo much. My computer crashed, and I had to bring my lap-top home from school.

Alright, I posted my first post in the RPG. As I was putting it together, though, Burzdol posted one that sort of put more "action" into the scene, that I didn't put in my post and made mine sound like it didn't fit because it should have come before that. Is there anyway to switch the two of our posts around so that mine comes before and therefore goes with the flow of the story? I just don't want to re-write my post. Help...me...

-Maikafanawen

Himaran · 02-21-2003, 04:54 PM

Maikafanawen:

Your post is excellent. I recommend that you take what Burzdol wrote and edit your post, putting Burzdol's post into you post, but leaving yours there. Burzdol, when you post, take Maikafanawen's post and put it in place of your post. Then Maikafanawen can delete her original work from her post. Thus, you would merely "switch your posts."

Hope it helps.

maikafanawen · 02-21-2003, 06:54 PM

Ahh ... good idea. I think I understand.

-Maikafanawen

Carlas · 02-21-2003, 09:42 PM

Sorry for taking so long, my dad wouldn't let me on the computer all day! [img]smilies/mad.gif[/img] And he needs to use it again!

Good posts everyone! Very descriptive and interesting, keep up the good work! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Himaran · 02-22-2003, 06:29 AM

The only people who have yet to post are Eruantalon and Frodess. After that we're on our way.

Himaran

maikafanawen · 02-22-2003, 03:31 PM

Did someone PM Eruantalon and Frodess? *looks around* I WANNA GOOOO!!! [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img]

Namarie noldonyar,
Maikafanawen

piosenniel · 02-22-2003, 04:24 PM

I just PM'd both of them.

Arvedui III · 02-22-2003, 04:42 PM

Isn't that "if only, if only" thingy in the last post from the book "Holes". Um, does anyone know when we're gonna leave?

maikafanawen · 02-22-2003, 09:45 PM

We should probably stop posting our continuing arguements and ending attempts because soon it will be boring to read. Let's just wait until Eruantalon and Yanithe reply then we'll GOOO!!

Child of the 7th Age · 02-23-2003, 10:55 AM

Himaran,

May I make a suggestion? Since everything is being held up here, I could reserve two save spots under my name in the game thread. Then have the two missing persons post their comments on the discussion thread. I would then paste them back into the game thread in the saved spots.

The only reason not to do this is if you feel their posts will be so critical to the action that it would change the direction the game is going, and require immediate responses by other posters.

You could always post a note on the discussion thread suggesting that folks go back and read the earlier posts by these two in the game.

Please advise what you prefer. Perhaps you'd want to post a note on the discussion thread now that if the missing posts aren't up by 5 p.m. today, we'll handle it this way. I'll be glad to do that if you so advise.

Cami, Shire Moderator

[ February 23, 2003: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ]

piosenniel · 02-23-2003, 12:41 PM

HIMARAN & FRODESS

Please see my PM's to each of you.

All other players:

I will place Eruantalon's and frodess' posts once they are PM'd to me.

Until then, can you post interactions among yourselves, and your preparations and thoughts for the journey which appears to be going over Caradhras.

Himaran will be the one who will need to have his character lead you out of the Inn for the start of the actual journey.

Thanks! Piosenniel, Shire Moderator

Himaran · 02-23-2003, 09:35 PM

Note to gamers:

Check up on whats happening in the game. WE have a wagon now, and everyone except astarielle is outside the inn waiting to leave. I sent astarielle to go get horses, and I pm'd Piosenniel Eruantalon's post. AFter she posts his and Frodesses, and astarielle posts about her getting the horses and coming back, we're on our way.

Nothing in the game really happens until we get to bree. There, the horses will get stolen, and there will be a search for the robber. Bali will get a few more warriors (no one will play them, but they can get 'killed off' so no one will need to sacrifice their's for the good of the story.) Maybe a few other things will happen, too.

On the journey from Bree to Rivendell, where a few elves remain, the cart will break down in harsh weather. Orcs will attack us at Weathertop.

Many things will happen on the Caradhras, such as characters getting lost, burried in snow, falling into holes, and dying (this may happen to the 'extras.')

This should give you a general idea of how the first half of the game will be shaped. However, you are incouraged to suggest subplots and other things which will make the story more interesting.

Himaran

piosenniel · 02-24-2003, 01:50 AM

Eruantalon's post is on the game. I have heard nothing from Frodess - I would suggest you go on ahead, as she can PM me her post at any time.

Himaran · 02-24-2003, 07:52 AM

Never mind about the horses astarielle. We are on our way

Himaran

Himaran · 02-24-2003, 07:59 AM

Take note: Dwarves are in the wagon, others are on horseback.

Dain, you are in the front of the wagon driving, with Bali.

Himaran

Lets get goin!

[ February 24, 2003: Message edited by: Himaran ]

Child of the 7th Age · 02-24-2003, 07:19 PM

This was mistakenly posted on the game thread, so I am shifting it over.

*********************************************
Eruantalon's post

Himran-- I am in two game you know that. My computer freaked out last week and I had to take it to a shop. I got it back a little while ago. I have been trying to catch up on these two game but I just can't read them fast enough. It keeps piling up and I can't get a chance to post.

Please tell me what's going on in the game. From the beginning. I am going to ask the other game I'm in to do the same to catch up with everyone.

Thanks, sorry about this mess. I'll have a post up soon.

********************************************

Remember to post all out of character comments on the discussion thread.

Cami, Shire Moderator

Burzdol · 02-25-2003, 03:36 PM

How long are we going to be in Bree? Do we get the horses back?

Subplot:

One night we stop to camp. We can have litlle morale boosters. Marksmannship contest.[Archery and axe throwing] Small practial prize. [an extra] is a sentry and gets killed by orcs. The orcs upset the camp and all the innhabitants. 2 or 3 more die [extras] until the orc band is killed.

~Burzdol Laioreon of Mirkwood~

Himaran · 02-25-2003, 04:29 PM

We will be in Bree for a day and night, and thats probably all. We will get the horses back.

Note to gamers: If you have subplots you would like to suggest, do exactly what Burzdol did. post them here, and I will look at them. If they are accepted, then all the gamers can think on the same level, and not have everyone off doing their own thing. Work together!!!

Burzdol's Subplot: Modified and Accepted.

When: Soon, before we get to Bree; at night.
Where: In our camp off the side of the road.
Who: (Men) Bandits!
How many: about 6 or 7
What: One night we stop to camp. We decide to have a little morale booster, a Marksmanship contest.[Archery and axe or knife throwing]. The winner will get a small practical prize. Bandits upset the party, and attempt to steal from us. They attacked the wrong group. We defeat them easily, killing a few and taking the others prisoner. They are forced to walk with us until we get to Bree, tied to the wagon.

Burzdol:

The reasons it was change are:
I doubt if many orcs are in the Shire!
No extras have come along yet.

It would be nice to have some fun now,, and not after we leave Bree. Thus, though it could have been done after Bree (where there are orcs), it would be better to have it before Bree, thus orcs become robbers. Thanks a lot for the great Subplot idea. Other players are encouraged to come up with their own!

maikafanawen · 02-25-2003, 04:36 PM

Bali, I don't exactly know what you mean by "extras"? Will you play them all? Will they all die? How many will there be?

When will we get to Bree?

[img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Himaran · 02-25-2003, 04:41 PM

"Extras" are people not really played by anyone. You can mention them, talk to them, and of course, they can die. They are characters that you dont have to have permission to "kill off." We will go to bree shortly after the bandits are defeated.

Himaran

Himaran · 02-25-2003, 04:45 PM

In the knife, Bow and Axe compettition:

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE --- DON"T EVERYONE HIT THE TARGET DEAD CENTER!!!!!!!

We are good warriors, but not the best. Dwarves can throw hatchets good, but not THAT good (hitting dead center). Only the elves and possibly Kaldon (who is like the best knife thrower) would have any possibility of being that good.

Thanks: it will make the story more realistic.

Frodess · 02-25-2003, 04:52 PM

Dear, Dear RPers,
I just wanted to make my apology! I had not the faintest clue that I would "get the part" so to speak, nor was I aware that I was going to be offline for a few days. (The computer I use belongs to my aunt, and she was not at home for a few days.) I will, however be faithful! Please forgive me!
~Frodess

Himaran · 02-25-2003, 04:59 PM

Frodess:

Its not your fault that you had no access to your computer. Just read through it and catch up on whats happening. Also pm your first post (the one that develops your character and says wether you favor the caradhras or the gap of Rohan) to Piosenniel. Glad to hear that your with us!

Himaran

piosenniel · 02-25-2003, 05:35 PM

Frodess' post is now on board! And wouldn't you know it - she votes for Caradhras!

Burzdol · 02-25-2003, 06:23 PM

Yeah. There probably aren't many orcs in the Shire. Stupid me. Who wins marksmannship prize? How 'bout a prize for best of each race or something? Then what is prize?

~Burzdol Laioreon of Mirkwood~

Eruantalon · 02-26-2003, 08:29 PM

Hey Himaran

I have made my first post. I finaly caught up with everyone. I have also been trying to help the plot along.

Everyone since I didn't get a chance to interacto with your charctors before please do so if you want. I would like to build a friendship that each charctor has. I know Himaran charctor pretty well. Since I am a game owner I have to say it is importent that we all become friends. Our charctors that is. Your charctor doesn't have to be friends with everyone at once. Maybe you start to hate some one respect or trust and friendship is built not given freely.

Well this is like the 5,000 word I have written tonight. I'll take a break. I'll be waiting for any comments or compants tommarow. But over all I think each and everyone of the people playing in this game are quit exceptional writers.

[ February 26, 2003: Message edited by: Eruantalon ]

maikafanawen · 02-27-2003, 04:25 PM

This is a reminder, make sure that you read everything that has allready been posted before you post more of the story yourself. Right now there are a few posts that are out of synchronization with the others. For example, Astarielle, if you had read ahead, Kaldon had gotten our horses back before your post. Also, Astarielle, you didn't give an indication that it was morning and the company was awake. Carlas, your post was about three posts too late. If you want, I can copy your post into mine and put it at the end of my post and title it "Carlas's Post" Like Burzdol and I did in the first page of this RPG. PM me if that's ok. Otherwise, let's keep going. We should probably head for Bree about now?

-Maikafanawen

[ February 27, 2003: Message edited by: maikafanawen ]

[ February 27, 2003: Message edited by: maikafanawen ]

Carlas · 02-27-2003, 07:35 PM

Yes, I noticed that after I had posted, but most of those hadn't been there when I started typing (it takes me awhile because I'm usually kicked off the computer before I can finish!) That's be great if you could do that Maika!
Thanks [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Burzdol · 02-27-2003, 08:21 PM

When does Kaldon come back?

~Burzdol~

Eruantalon · 02-27-2003, 10:11 PM

Listen up everyone

To keep people from doing out of order post each day I'll tell you what are the required things to write. I think Himaran will agree. A bit of orginized writing will do everyone good. I am doing this becuse I have already made this mistake.

Current game status

Every one has woken up and is ready or is getting ready to start off for Bree. Every one has eaten and is ready to go. If you want to post anything extra in your post do so without throwing the game time line off. Or maybe your charctor is all ready and you can post what he is doing on his travel. Try to read everyones post and not do anything simlar.

Frodess,

Who are you talking to right now? You didn't give a name? Also you refered to your charctor as she a few times. Isn't your charctor supposed to be male?

One thing I forgot to mentshion in my charctor descriptshion is my charctors Lute. It was made by the Mair of Lorien. Not Lothlorien but Lorien. It is an enchanted instrument. If anyone would like to read the story of my charctor I would be happy to give you the story I have writen. Also if you have your charctors story already writen some where I would love reading it.

[ February 27, 2003: Message edited by: Eruantalon ]

Earendil Halfelven · 02-28-2003, 12:52 AM

Hey comrades!
I forgot about this discussion thread, so sorry that I haven't suggested anything. Anyways, does anything else happen on the way to Bree besides the bandit attack, or does the good stuff happen when we get to Bree?

PS-how do I get a picture thing to show up under my user ID?

Earendil Halfelven · 02-28-2003, 01:05 AM

I have a question for Arien concerning our characters, Arlómë and Belegond:

Since Arlómë and Belegond are both Rangers, shouldn't we kind of know eachother, since Rangers were particularly few in number, especially after Aragorn became King of Gondor? I was just thinking that we should establish some connection between our two characters because since we are both Rangers, we could possibly be next of kin.

Arien · 02-28-2003, 01:41 AM

I have to admit I never really thought of it, it would be good if we could establish some connection though.

Burzdol · 02-28-2003, 07:21 AM

Yeah, shouldn't something else on the way to Bree? I mean it might get boring just riding for awhile.

Ani Dao, where are you from? Mirkwood, Rivendell, etc.?

~Burzdol~

02-20-2003, 12:23 PM	#41
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	The Game is now open for play. Please read the opening posts carefully and look at the maps. ~~~~~ [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] Have fun! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] ~~~~~ __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.

02-20-2003, 04:09 PM	#42
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Character List: Writer: Character Name – Age – Race _____________________________________________ Himaran: Bali – 55 – Dwarf Himaran: Kaldon Finllo – 20 – Man (possibly a Ranger, male) Eruantalon: Erulon – 200 (b. 2824 TA) – Man (male) Burzdol: Burzdol – 23 – Half-Elven (male) Burzdol: Hogar – 40 – Dwarf Maikafanawen: Ani Dao – 2700 – Elf (female) Astarielle: Astarielle – 2000 – Elf (female) Dain Ironfoot: Dain Hammerhead – 101 – Dwarf Carlas: Durin – 30 – Dwarf (Dain’s son) Arvedui III: Gromfelt – 43 – Dwarf Kili: Kili II – 50 – Dwarf Arien: Belegond – 26 – Man (Ranger, male) Eärendil Halfelven: Arlómë – 29 - Man (Ranger, male) Frodess: Yanithë – late teens – Man (female) __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.

02-21-2003, 09:14 AM	#44
Arien Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: London/Leeds UK Posts: 417	This may seem odd me replying to you Dain but Kili is my brother. He put it because in his profile he is loyal to his friends first, that being Belegond. He has nothing against you just he and Belegond are close. He aplogises for any hurt done. __________________ "...still, we lay under the emptiness and drifted slowly outward, and somewhere in the wilderness we found salvation scratched into the earth like a message."

02-21-2003, 12:04 PM	#46
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Some of you may find that I have edited your posts. I have done this to correct spelling and paragraphing problems. Please consider writing your posts on 'Word' or whatever program you have, and using 'spell check'. Then you can cut and paste to the 'Post a Reply' box. Also, please remember to put your posts into paragraphs. On the Barrow Downs, in order for paragraphs to show up correctly, you need to double space between them. Now for a word of praise: Nice posting everyone - well written, interesting posts . . . am looking forward to reading this adventure. Piosenniel, Shire Moderator [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.

02-21-2003, 04:17 PM	#47
maikafanawen Tears of Simbelmynë Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The Beast's Castle Posts: 705	I was not on at all yesterday, so I hope I didn't miss tooo much. My computer crashed, and I had to bring my lap-top home from school. Alright, I posted my first post in the RPG. As I was putting it together, though, Burzdol posted one that sort of put more "action" into the scene, that I didn't put in my post and made mine sound like it didn't fit because it should have come before that. Is there anyway to switch the two of our posts around so that mine comes before and therefore goes with the flow of the story? I just don't want to re-write my post. Help...me... -Maikafanawen __________________ "They call this war a cloud over the land. But they made the weather and then they stand in the rain and say, 'Sht, it's raining!'" -- Ruby, Cold Mountain*

02-21-2003, 10:45 AM	#45
Dain Ironfoot Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 77	No hurt done and no apologies needed. I just wanted to make sure that I hadn't overlooked something about our characters. [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] Dain [ February 21, 2003: Message edited by: Dain Ironfoot ]

02-21-2003, 04:54 PM	#48
Himaran Ash of Orodruin Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Thangorodrim Posts: 777	Maikafanawen: Your post is excellent. I recommend that you take what Burzdol wrote and edit your post, putting Burzdol's post into you post, but leaving yours there. Burzdol, when you post, take Maikafanawen's post and put it in place of your post. Then Maikafanawen can delete her original work from her post. Thus, you would merely "switch your posts." Hope it helps.

02-21-2003, 06:54 PM	#49
maikafanawen Tears of Simbelmynë Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The Beast's Castle Posts: 705	Ahh ... good idea. I think I understand. -Maikafanawen __________________ "They call this war a cloud over the land. But they made the weather and then they stand in the rain and say, 'Sht, it's raining!'" -- Ruby, Cold Mountain*

02-21-2003, 09:42 PM	#50
Carlas Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lost in the Fog of the Downs Posts: 359	Sorry for taking so long, my dad wouldn't let me on the computer all day! [img]smilies/mad.gif[/img] And he needs to use it again! Good posts everyone! Very descriptive and interesting, keep up the good work! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ 七転八起...

02-22-2003, 06:29 AM	#51
Himaran Ash of Orodruin Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Thangorodrim Posts: 777	The only people who have yet to post are Eruantalon and Frodess. After that we're on our way. Himaran

02-22-2003, 03:31 PM	#52
maikafanawen Tears of Simbelmynë Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The Beast's Castle Posts: 705	Did someone PM Eruantalon and Frodess? looks around I WANNA GOOOO!!! [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img] Namarie noldonyar, Maikafanawen __________________ "They call this war a cloud over the land. But they made the weather and then they stand in the rain and say, 'Sht, it's raining!'" -- Ruby, Cold Mountain*

02-22-2003, 04:24 PM	#53
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	I just PM'd both of them. __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.

02-22-2003, 04:42 PM	#54
Arvedui III Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In Rohan, with Carolina on my mind Posts: 629	Isn't that "if only, if only" thingy in the last post from the book "Holes". Um, does anyone know when we're gonna leave? __________________ I have no idea what you just said, but I'm inspired!

02-22-2003, 09:45 PM	#55
maikafanawen Tears of Simbelmynë Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The Beast's Castle Posts: 705	We should probably stop posting our continuing arguements and ending attempts because soon it will be boring to read. Let's just wait until Eruantalon and Yanithe reply then we'll GOOO!! __________________ "They call this war a cloud over the land. But they made the weather and then they stand in the rain and say, 'Sht, it's raining!'" -- Ruby, Cold Mountain*

02-23-2003, 10:55 AM	#56
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	Himaran, May I make a suggestion? Since everything is being held up here, I could reserve two save spots under my name in the game thread. Then have the two missing persons post their comments on the discussion thread. I would then paste them back into the game thread in the saved spots. The only reason not to do this is if you feel their posts will be so critical to the action that it would change the direction the game is going, and require immediate responses by other posters. You could always post a note on the discussion thread suggesting that folks go back and read the earlier posts by these two in the game. Please advise what you prefer. Perhaps you'd want to post a note on the discussion thread now that if the missing posts aren't up by 5 p.m. today, we'll handle it this way. I'll be glad to do that if you so advise. Cami, Shire Moderator [ February 23, 2003: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ] __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.

02-23-2003, 12:41 PM	#57
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	HIMARAN & FRODESS Please see my PM's to each of you. All other players: I will place Eruantalon's and frodess' posts once they are PM'd to me. Until then, can you post interactions among yourselves, and your preparations and thoughts for the journey which appears to be going over Caradhras. Himaran will be the one who will need to have his character lead you out of the Inn for the start of the actual journey. Thanks! Piosenniel, Shire Moderator __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.

02-23-2003, 09:35 PM	#58
Himaran Ash of Orodruin Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Thangorodrim Posts: 777	Note to gamers: Check up on whats happening in the game. WE have a wagon now, and everyone except astarielle is outside the inn waiting to leave. I sent astarielle to go get horses, and I pm'd Piosenniel Eruantalon's post. AFter she posts his and Frodesses, and astarielle posts about her getting the horses and coming back, we're on our way. Nothing in the game really happens until we get to bree. There, the horses will get stolen, and there will be a search for the robber. Bali will get a few more warriors (no one will play them, but they can get 'killed off' so no one will need to sacrifice their's for the good of the story.) Maybe a few other things will happen, too. On the journey from Bree to Rivendell, where a few elves remain, the cart will break down in harsh weather. Orcs will attack us at Weathertop. Many things will happen on the Caradhras, such as characters getting lost, burried in snow, falling into holes, and dying (this may happen to the 'extras.') This should give you a general idea of how the first half of the game will be shaped. However, you are incouraged to suggest subplots and other things which will make the story more interesting. Himaran

02-24-2003, 01:50 AM	#59
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Eruantalon's post is on the game. I have heard nothing from Frodess - I would suggest you go on ahead, as she can PM me her post at any time. __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.

02-24-2003, 07:52 AM	#60
Himaran Ash of Orodruin Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Thangorodrim Posts: 777	Never mind about the horses astarielle. We are on our way Himaran

02-24-2003, 07:59 AM	#61
Himaran Ash of Orodruin Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Thangorodrim Posts: 777	Take note: Dwarves are in the wagon, others are on horseback. Dain, you are in the front of the wagon driving, with Bali. Himaran Lets get goin! [ February 24, 2003: Message edited by: Himaran ]

02-24-2003, 07:19 PM	#62
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	This was mistakenly posted on the game thread, so I am shifting it over. ******************************************* Eruantalon's post Himran-- I am in two game you know that. My computer freaked out last week and I had to take it to a shop. I got it back a little while ago. I have been trying to catch up on these two game but I just can't read them fast enough. It keeps piling up and I can't get a chance to post. Please tell me what's going on in the game. From the beginning. I am going to ask the other game I'm in to do the same to catch up with everyone. Thanks, sorry about this mess. I'll have a post up soon. ****************************************** Remember to post all out of character comments on the discussion thread. Cami, Shire Moderator __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.

02-25-2003, 03:36 PM	#63
Burzdol Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The Fair City of Rivendell Posts: 274	How long are we going to be in Bree? Do we get the horses back? Subplot: One night we stop to camp. We can have litlle morale boosters. Marksmannship contest.[Archery and axe throwing] Small practial prize. [an extra] is a sentry and gets killed by orcs. The orcs upset the camp and all the innhabitants. 2 or 3 more die [extras] until the orc band is killed. ~Burzdol Laioreon of Mirkwood~ __________________ "Kill them all for all I care. You just keep that bow away from me!"

02-25-2003, 04:29 PM	#64
Himaran Ash of Orodruin Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Thangorodrim Posts: 777	We will be in Bree for a day and night, and thats probably all. We will get the horses back. Note to gamers: If you have subplots you would like to suggest, do exactly what Burzdol did. post them here, and I will look at them. If they are accepted, then all the gamers can think on the same level, and not have everyone off doing their own thing. Work together!!! Burzdol's Subplot: Modified and Accepted. When: Soon, before we get to Bree; at night. Where: In our camp off the side of the road. Who: (Men) Bandits! How many: about 6 or 7 What: One night we stop to camp. We decide to have a little morale booster, a Marksmanship contest.[Archery and axe or knife throwing]. The winner will get a small practical prize. Bandits upset the party, and attempt to steal from us. They attacked the wrong group. We defeat them easily, killing a few and taking the others prisoner. They are forced to walk with us until we get to Bree, tied to the wagon. Burzdol: The reasons it was change are: I doubt if many orcs are in the Shire! No extras have come along yet. It would be nice to have some fun now,, and not after we leave Bree. Thus, though it could have been done after Bree (where there are orcs), it would be better to have it before Bree, thus orcs become robbers. Thanks a lot for the great Subplot idea. Other players are encouraged to come up with their own!

02-25-2003, 04:36 PM	#65
maikafanawen Tears of Simbelmynë Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The Beast's Castle Posts: 705	Bali, I don't exactly know what you mean by "extras"? Will you play them all? Will they all die? How many will there be? When will we get to Bree? [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ "They call this war a cloud over the land. But they made the weather and then they stand in the rain and say, 'Sht, it's raining!'" -- Ruby, Cold Mountain*

02-25-2003, 04:41 PM	#66
Himaran Ash of Orodruin Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Thangorodrim Posts: 777	"Extras" are people not really played by anyone. You can mention them, talk to them, and of course, they can die. They are characters that you dont have to have permission to "kill off." We will go to bree shortly after the bandits are defeated. Himaran

02-25-2003, 04:45 PM	#67
Himaran Ash of Orodruin Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Thangorodrim Posts: 777	In the knife, Bow and Axe compettition: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE --- DON"T EVERYONE HIT THE TARGET DEAD CENTER!!!!!!! We are good warriors, but not the best. Dwarves can throw hatchets good, but not THAT good (hitting dead center). Only the elves and possibly Kaldon (who is like the best knife thrower) would have any possibility of being that good. Thanks: it will make the story more realistic.

02-25-2003, 04:52 PM	#68
Frodess Haunting Spirit Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: somewhere Posts: 64	Dear, Dear RPers, I just wanted to make my apology! I had not the faintest clue that I would "get the part" so to speak, nor was I aware that I was going to be offline for a few days. (The computer I use belongs to my aunt, and she was not at home for a few days.) I will, however be faithful! Please forgive me! ~Frodess __________________ Lots of Cheese Je suis le fromage!

02-25-2003, 04:59 PM	#69
Himaran Ash of Orodruin Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Thangorodrim Posts: 777	Frodess: Its not your fault that you had no access to your computer. Just read through it and catch up on whats happening. Also pm your first post (the one that develops your character and says wether you favor the caradhras or the gap of Rohan) to Piosenniel. Glad to hear that your with us! Himaran

02-25-2003, 05:35 PM	#70
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Frodess' post is now on board! And wouldn't you know it - she votes for Caradhras! __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.

02-25-2003, 06:23 PM	#71
Burzdol Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The Fair City of Rivendell Posts: 274	Yeah. There probably aren't many orcs in the Shire. Stupid me. Who wins marksmannship prize? How 'bout a prize for best of each race or something? Then what is prize? ~Burzdol Laioreon of Mirkwood~ __________________ "Kill them all for all I care. You just keep that bow away from me!"

02-26-2003, 08:29 PM	#72
Eruantalon Wight Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Gondor Posts: 139	Hey Himaran I have made my first post. I finaly caught up with everyone. I have also been trying to help the plot along. Everyone since I didn't get a chance to interacto with your charctors before please do so if you want. I would like to build a friendship that each charctor has. I know Himaran charctor pretty well. Since I am a game owner I have to say it is importent that we all become friends. Our charctors that is. Your charctor doesn't have to be friends with everyone at once. Maybe you start to hate some one respect or trust and friendship is built not given freely. Well this is like the 5,000 word I have written tonight. I'll take a break. I'll be waiting for any comments or compants tommarow. But over all I think each and everyone of the people playing in this game are quit exceptional writers. [ February 26, 2003: Message edited by: Eruantalon ]

02-27-2003, 04:25 PM	#73
maikafanawen Tears of Simbelmynë Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The Beast's Castle Posts: 705	This is a reminder, make sure that you read everything that has allready been posted before you post more of the story yourself. Right now there are a few posts that are out of synchronization with the others. For example, Astarielle, if you had read ahead, Kaldon had gotten our horses back before your post. Also, Astarielle, you didn't give an indication that it was morning and the company was awake. Carlas, your post was about three posts too late. If you want, I can copy your post into mine and put it at the end of my post and title it "Carlas's Post" Like Burzdol and I did in the first page of this RPG. PM me if that's ok. Otherwise, let's keep going. We should probably head for Bree about now? -Maikafanawen [ February 27, 2003: Message edited by: maikafanawen ] [ February 27, 2003: Message edited by: maikafanawen ] __________________ "They call this war a cloud over the land. But they made the weather and then they stand in the rain and say, 'Sht, it's raining!'" -- Ruby, Cold Mountain*

02-27-2003, 07:35 PM	#74
Carlas Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lost in the Fog of the Downs Posts: 359	Yes, I noticed that after I had posted, but most of those hadn't been there when I started typing (it takes me awhile because I'm usually kicked off the computer before I can finish!) That's be great if you could do that Maika! Thanks [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ 七転八起...

02-27-2003, 08:21 PM	#75
Burzdol Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The Fair City of Rivendell Posts: 274	When does Kaldon come back? ~Burzdol~ __________________ "Kill them all for all I care. You just keep that bow away from me!"

02-27-2003, 10:11 PM	#76
Eruantalon Wight Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Gondor Posts: 139	Listen up everyone To keep people from doing out of order post each day I'll tell you what are the required things to write. I think Himaran will agree. A bit of orginized writing will do everyone good. I am doing this becuse I have already made this mistake. Current game status Every one has woken up and is ready or is getting ready to start off for Bree. Every one has eaten and is ready to go. If you want to post anything extra in your post do so without throwing the game time line off. Or maybe your charctor is all ready and you can post what he is doing on his travel. Try to read everyones post and not do anything simlar. Frodess, Who are you talking to right now? You didn't give a name? Also you refered to your charctor as she a few times. Isn't your charctor supposed to be male? One thing I forgot to mentshion in my charctor descriptshion is my charctors Lute. It was made by the Mair of Lorien. Not Lothlorien but Lorien. It is an enchanted instrument. If anyone would like to read the story of my charctor I would be happy to give you the story I have writen. Also if you have your charctors story already writen some where I would love reading it. [ February 27, 2003: Message edited by: Eruantalon ]