Who’s got the best Title? (Do I hear some Nominees?) - Page 8 - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Brinniel · 08-30-2006, 12:55 AM

I've updated the list and added about a dozen members/PTs I missed. Eighty-one pages of members....I guess I was bound to miss some.

Anyways, my ultimate favorite PTs are Aylwen's "Melody of Misery," Dwarin's "Khazad-Doomed," Guinevere's "Banshee of Camelot," Encaitare's "Bittersweet Symphony," Orofaniel's "Mighty Mouse of Mordor," and Nerindel's "Spirited Weaver of Fates."

Just looking at the list, I see so many great titles- it was hard to choose only a few....

Thinlómien · 08-30-2006, 02:59 AM

Shady is not meant to be anything rapper-like, as you guessed... (though, what's the problem with Thin-Lo being a rapper; that's not so very far from it...)

It just sounds a bit undeadish and refers to me in werewolf games...

Hookbill the Goomba · 08-30-2006, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oddwen

Hooky...Now you can just put "Formendacil" as the slogan, and everyone will know what you're talking about. And at least Formy will think it's hilarious.

I've just changed it for the week I'm doing at the moment. It now reads "Dead Good".

Wish I'd chose that as a Personal Title.

Mithalwen · 08-31-2006, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thinlómien

Shady is not meant to be anything rapper-like, as you guessed...
...

I find it quite funny since I used to consistently mis-spell your name thinking of lomion...twilight ..which is shady.... so glad I was forgiven and allowed to call you Lommy

Kath · 08-31-2006, 04:24 PM

I was going to say Lommy, that's all very well, but your name is not Thin-Lo! Lommy it has been since first I forgot how to use the accent thingy and Lommy it shall be forever!

Brinniel · 09-01-2006, 02:20 AM

Congrats to Alcarillo, JennyHallu, and Anguirel on their lovely new PTs.

Anguirel · 09-01-2006, 06:32 AM

Grazie...occurred to me while ranting about the Byronic aspects of Feanor and co...

I was considering "Feanorian Falchion" but eventually dismissed it as slightly too obvious...

JennyHallu · 09-01-2006, 07:52 AM

Why thank you! I'm quite excited about it. Looks so pretty and title-y and important there under my name.

Gil-Galad · 09-01-2006, 02:04 PM

i wonder if Jenny is the "youngest" downer to get a PT...

youngest i mean since you joined, which hasn't even been a year.

Mithalwen · 09-01-2006, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anguirel

Grazie...occurred to me while ranting about the Byronic aspects of Feanor and co...

I was considering "Feanorian Falchion" but eventually dismissed it as slightly too obvious...

It does seem to suit you though, Ang, I would never describe you as "mad, bad and dangerous to know"

mormegil · 09-01-2006, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gil-Galad

i wonder if Jenny is the "youngest" downer to get a PT...

youngest i mean since you joined, which hasn't even been a year.

There are others of a shorter time than one year.

Meneltarmacil · 09-01-2006, 02:27 PM

I'm still kind of wondering what, exactly, is the sort of thing that would prompt the giving out of a personal title. Granted, those who have received them deserve the honor, I'm just wondering...

Mithalwen · 09-01-2006, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mormegil

There are others of a shorter time than one year.

Mr Modest here does not mention that he joined at the end of April last year and had his title by the second of Sept ..if I am correct in my reckoning .... makes me look like a slacker

... but of course it was some time before I dared post..

Folwren · 09-01-2006, 05:09 PM

Oh, guys, I can't decide on mine at all. *sigh*

By the way, I don't understand yours at all, Anguirel, and was going to ask you sometime or other. . . is there something behind it?

-- Folwren

mormegil · 09-01-2006, 07:39 PM

Let me compliment Ang on his choice...a fine selection and very fitting.

Estelyn Telcontar · 09-02-2006, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meneltarmacil

I'm still kind of wondering what, exactly, is the sort of thing that would prompt the giving out of a personal title.

The first prerequisite is a minimum of 500 posts. From the Forum FAQ thread (top of the N&N forum main page):

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Originally Posted by Mister Underhill

When you become a Ghost Prince, you will be eligible for a personally selected title.

Next requirement is that those posts make a significant positive contribution to the forum:

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Originally Posted by Mister Underhill

The best way to get an invitation to select a personal title is to distinguish yourself by making meaningful contributions to the forum.

The reputation level of a member is a factor that can recommend her/him for a personal title, and of course the recommendations of the various forum moderators. One more thing you may have noticed: personal titles are usually given in bunches, not singly.

Anguirel · 09-02-2006, 02:35 AM

Folwren, Byronic comes from the Great Romantic Poet George Gordon, Lord Byron. It's basically come to mean "devil-may-care debonair defiance" kind of thing. "Brand" means a sword, so it's appropriate enough for me...

Mith, no? I must strive harder!

Mithalwen · 09-02-2006, 05:26 AM

Oh but Ang I have this premonition that when I am gaga and institutionalised and you have achieved the greatness you are surely destined for I shall be bragging to anyone that will listen that I knew you ...

and they will think daft old bat and up my medication....

Lhunardawen · 09-03-2006, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gil-Galad

i wonder if Jenny is the "youngest" downer to get a PT...

youngest i mean since you joined, which hasn't even been a year.

Much-missed Finwe comes to mind...but I can't remember how long she had been a member before she was offered one.

Firefoot · 09-06-2006, 05:45 PM

Folwren, I just noticed yours and like it very much.

Congrats!

Folwren · 09-06-2006, 06:56 PM

Thanks mightily, Firefoot.

-- Folwren

Durelin · 09-06-2006, 07:43 PM

For some reason I never noticed Formendacil's. I love it! Very cheeky.

Unless you're serious.

Formendacil · 09-07-2006, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Durelin

For some reason I never noticed Formendacil's. I love it! Very cheeky.

Unless you're serious.

Dead serious.

Kath · 09-07-2006, 10:33 AM

Oh you did choose messenger! Very nice Folwren.

Rune Son of Bjarne · 09-07-2006, 10:40 AM

For a second I thought you were talking about msn messenger. . .

Yeah, I found it a weird place to comment on peoples choise of IM programs.

Folwren · 09-07-2006, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kath

Oh you did choose messenger! Very nice Folwren.

Yes, I did. Thank you. I was torn between Prisoner of Hope or Messenger of Hope, so I went up to ask Mom.

"Mom. . .are we prisoners of hope?"

She gave me a rather quizicle look. "I don't know. Maybe."

Well, thought I, I guess that would work. A moment later: "Mom. . .Are we messengers of hope?"

"I hope so!" was her very immediate answer.

And so it came about, though I still deliberated for a few days after that.

-- Folwren

Kath · 09-07-2006, 04:08 PM

Ah well there you have it, parents can have their uses!

Hookbill the Goomba · 04-20-2007, 03:18 AM

I wonder if anyone will get the Title 'Serious Cat' ...

Thinlómien · 04-20-2007, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hookbill the Goomba

I wonder if anyone will get the Title 'Serious Cat' ...

Wait 'til The Might has a PT and even that might happen...

Volo · 04-20-2007, 03:54 AM

Which reminds me to write down my 25th PT candidate...

The Might · 04-20-2007, 07:10 AM

I like Formendacil's Dead Serious...
I have a question...how do you get a title?

I looked it up in some FAQs, but couldn't find anything.

Thinlómien · 04-20-2007, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Might

I have a question...how do you get a title?

I looked it up in some FAQs, but couldn't find anything.

When you have 500 posts the BW can decide you deserve one and when or if he sees fit, he sends you a PM asking would you like to have one.

edit: Usually there's always a bunch of people who get PTs the same time, and the PT offers are sent something like once or twice a year, if I'm correct.

The Might · 04-20-2007, 07:33 AM

I see, thanks for the reply.

Gil-Galad · 04-20-2007, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Might

I like Formendacil's Dead Serious...
I have a question...how do you get a title?

I looked it up in some FAQs, but couldn't find anything.

it really depends on the person, it took me 3 years to get mine, it may take you the same or even less, so just have patience for now

Thinlómien · 01-28-2008, 02:46 PM

Yay, I see the quickest of the newest bunch of brand new PTers already has his own:

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Might's PT

Guard of the Citadel

I think it's a very nice one. Congrats, The Might!

I'm looking forward to seeing what the other newly "knighted" will be coming up with...

Mithalwen · 01-28-2008, 02:57 PM

Splendid - I was thinking we hadn't had any new ones for ages...

Congratulatiuons .. I remember how delighted I was to get mine

Naria · 01-28-2008, 03:02 PM

Heh, well it seems I have done something right for the past couple of years

I just read my PM from the almighty BW. I wasn't at all expecting to ever have a personal title so I'm kind of at a loss for ideas. If anyone would like to make some suggestions, I'm all ears

Kath · 01-28-2008, 03:03 PM

Ah I was wondering who the latest batch consisted of. Nice to see some new ones.

Mithalwen · 01-28-2008, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Naria

Heh, well it seems I have done something right for the past couple of years

I just read my PM from the almighty BW. I wasn't at all expecting to ever have a personal title so I'm kind of at a loss for ideas. If anyone would like to make some suggestions, I'm all ears

Something fiery becasue of your screenname .... Flammifer of Westernesse?

The Might · 01-28-2008, 03:17 PM

Ah thanks!
I actually wasn't really looking for something really special, just something like a title that you could actually have in M-e.
And since I didn't want to make anything important I decided for the guards as I've always liked the Gondorians.

08-30-2006, 12:55 AM	#281
Brinniel Reflection of Darkness Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Polishing the stars. Well, somebody has to do it; they're looking a little bit dull. Posts: 2,983	I've updated the list and added about a dozen members/PTs I missed. Eighty-one pages of members....I guess I was bound to miss some. Anyways, my ultimate favorite PTs are Aylwen's "Melody of Misery," Dwarin's "Khazad-Doomed," Guinevere's "Banshee of Camelot," Encaitare's "Bittersweet Symphony," Orofaniel's "Mighty Mouse of Mordor," and Nerindel's "Spirited Weaver of Fates." Just looking at the list, I see so many great titles- it was hard to choose only a few.... __________________ Nolite te bastardes carborundorum

08-30-2006, 02:59 AM	#282
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Shady is not meant to be anything rapper-like, as you guessed... (though, what's the problem with Thin-Lo being a rapper; that's not so very far from it...) It just sounds a bit undeadish and refers to me in werewolf games... __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris Last edited by Thinlómien; 08-30-2006 at 03:06 AM.

08-31-2006, 04:24 PM	#285
Kath Everlasting Whiteness Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perusing the laminated book of dreams Posts: 4,533	I was going to say Lommy, that's all very well, but your name is not Thin-Lo! Lommy it has been since first I forgot how to use the accent thingy and Lommy it shall be forever! __________________ “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”

09-01-2006, 02:20 AM	#286
Brinniel Reflection of Darkness Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Polishing the stars. Well, somebody has to do it; they're looking a little bit dull. Posts: 2,983	Congrats to Alcarillo, JennyHallu, and Anguirel on their lovely new PTs. __________________ Nolite te bastardes carborundorum

09-01-2006, 06:32 AM	#287
Anguirel Byronic Brand Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The 1590s Posts: 2,778	Grazie...occurred to me while ranting about the Byronic aspects of Feanor and co... I was considering "Feanorian Falchion" but eventually dismissed it as slightly too obvious... __________________ Among the friendly dead, being bad at games did not seem to matter -Il Lupo Fenriso

09-01-2006, 07:52 AM	#288
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	Why thank you! I'm quite excited about it. Looks so pretty and title-y and important there under my name. __________________ <=== Lookee, lookee, lots of IM handles!

09-01-2006, 02:04 PM	#289
Gil-Galad Psyche of Prince Immortal Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Above a Parapet Obvious exits are: North, South, and Dennis Posts: 4,734	i wonder if Jenny is the "youngest" downer to get a PT... youngest i mean since you joined, which hasn't even been a year. __________________ Love doesn't blow up and get killed.

09-01-2006, 02:27 PM	#292
Meneltarmacil Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The bottom of the ocean, discussing philosophy with a giant squid Posts: 2,254	I'm still kind of wondering what, exactly, is the sort of thing that would prompt the giving out of a personal title. Granted, those who have received them deserve the honor, I'm just wondering... __________________ I ♣ baby seals.

09-01-2006, 05:09 PM	#294
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Oh, guys, I can't decide on mine at all. sigh By the way, I don't understand yours at all, Anguirel, and was going to ask you sometime or other. . . is there something behind it? -- Folwren __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

09-01-2006, 07:39 PM	#295
mormegil Maundering Mage Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,647	Let me compliment Ang on his choice...a fine selection and very fitting. __________________ “I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo. "So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”

09-02-2006, 02:35 AM	#297
Anguirel Byronic Brand Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The 1590s Posts: 2,778	Folwren, Byronic comes from the Great Romantic Poet George Gordon, Lord Byron. It's basically come to mean "devil-may-care debonair defiance" kind of thing. "Brand" means a sword, so it's appropriate enough for me... Mith, no? I must strive harder! __________________ Among the friendly dead, being bad at games did not seem to matter -Il Lupo Fenriso

09-02-2006, 05:26 AM	#298
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,455	Oh but Ang I have this premonition that when I am gaga and institutionalised and you have achieved the greatness you are surely destined for I shall be bragging to anyone that will listen that I knew you ... and they will think daft old bat and up my medication.... __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace Last edited by Mithalwen; 09-02-2006 at 10:23 AM.

09-06-2006, 05:45 PM	#300
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	Folwren, I just noticed yours and like it very much. Congrats!

09-06-2006, 06:56 PM	#301
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Thanks mightily, Firefoot. -- Folwren __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

09-06-2006, 07:43 PM	#302
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	For some reason I never noticed Formendacil's. I love it! Very cheeky. Unless you're serious.

09-07-2006, 10:33 AM	#304
Kath Everlasting Whiteness Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perusing the laminated book of dreams Posts: 4,533	Oh you did choose messenger! Very nice Folwren. __________________ “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”

09-07-2006, 04:08 PM	#307
Kath Everlasting Whiteness Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perusing the laminated book of dreams Posts: 4,533	Ah well there you have it, parents can have their uses! __________________ “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”

04-20-2007, 03:18 AM	#308
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	I wonder if anyone will get the Title 'Serious Cat' ... __________________ I think that if you want facts, then The Downer Newspaper is probably the place to go. I know! I read it once. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN: The Legend of the Golden Bus Ticket...

04-20-2007, 03:54 AM	#310
Volo Silver in My Silent Heart Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the great beauty Posts: 1,611	Which reminds me to write down my 25th PT candidate... __________________ Fenris Wolf The EVEN NEWER Barrow-Downs Photo Page

04-20-2007, 07:10 AM	#311
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,205	I like Formendacil's Dead Serious... I have a question...how do you get a title? I looked it up in some FAQs, but couldn't find anything. __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown

04-20-2007, 07:33 AM	#313
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,205	I see, thanks for the reply. __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown

01-28-2008, 02:57 PM	#316
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,455	Splendid - I was thinking we hadn't had any new ones for ages... Congratulatiuons .. I remember how delighted I was to get mine __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

01-28-2008, 03:02 PM	#317
Naria Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 500	*Squeals with delight* Heh, well it seems I have done something right for the past couple of years I just read my PM from the almighty BW. I wasn't at all expecting to ever have a personal title so I'm kind of at a loss for ideas. If anyone would like to make some suggestions, I'm all ears

01-28-2008, 03:03 PM	#318
Kath Everlasting Whiteness Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perusing the laminated book of dreams Posts: 4,533	Ah I was wondering who the latest batch consisted of. Nice to see some new ones. __________________ “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”

01-28-2008, 03:17 PM	#320
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,205	Ah thanks! I actually wasn't really looking for something really special, just something like a title that you could actually have in M-e. And since I didn't want to make anything important I decided for the guards as I've always liked the Gondorians. __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown