One Thing in Common - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lostgaeriel · 11-09-2001, 09:25 AM

In this game, you must identify the one thing in common for the persons (or things or places) in the list. Of course, there may be more than one thing in common and the quizzer may not have thought of all of them. Quizzer's discretion as to whether alternate answer will be accepted.

Let's get started.

What do the following characters have in common?

Pippin
Éowyn
Frodo
Gandalf
Gorbag

Maybe I should rephrase what I meant by "one thing in common". These characters have something in common that is not shared with other characters (from LOTR). It's a "5-man out" question.

(Game idea from CBC Radio show "Definitely Not the Opera". They have a sound clip quiz, where you must identify what all the sounds - music, news soundbites, sound effects, etc. - have in common. Usually something in the news. Maybe this game would work better with 5 quotes - not necessarily dialogue - from the book.)

[ November 20, 2001: Message edited by: Lostgaeriel ]

After such a rocky start, I can hardly believe this game is still going after more than a year. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

[ December 15, 2002: Message edited by: Lostgaeriel ]

Maeglin · 11-11-2001, 12:18 PM

I dont wanna be anoying but you can figure out millions of things that they have in common.

Take mine here for example.

They can all walk.

Eh?
Sorry...

Lostgaeriel · 11-11-2001, 02:18 PM

Well, I was thinking of something significant in the various plotlines of LOTR. ALL of the characters can walk.

But I give that you may be right - this game might not work out. [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img]

Maybe I should rephrase what I meant by "one thing in common". These characters have something in common that is not shared with other characters (from LOTR). It's a "5-man out" question.

[ November 11, 2001: Message edited by: Lostgaeriel ]

Telchar · 11-12-2001, 03:39 AM

I pretty sure its a good game and a good idear - I just dont get it - I mean I tried but I can figure it out [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] could you give us a small hint???

The Laurenendorian · 11-12-2001, 12:18 PM

They all defied authority?

Lostgaeriel · 11-12-2001, 02:26 PM

OK. This is rather tough.

HINT #1
Plot or Action Related. Each of these characters are involved in a similar situation.
Sometimes this plot device is used as a cliff-hanger and sometimes just to add suspense.

The Laurenendorian · 11-12-2001, 03:48 PM

Concealed identity?

Turambar · 11-13-2001, 12:22 PM

Is it that each of them loses consciousness during a battle ?

Lostgaeriel · 11-13-2001, 08:51 PM

I don't recall Pippin or Gorbag having hidden identities. So that's not it.

Turambar has almost got what I have in mind. It's not the unconsciousness of the characters. And I'm not sure that Gorbag did pass out. And other characters did lose consciousness . Merry, Faramir? By considering Hint #1 re: suspense, cliff-hanger, you should get it.

HINT #2: It has to do with how certain other characters and/or the reader view(s) these characters in those "battle situations". Whether it's for an instant or for many days/pages.

Maeglin · 11-14-2001, 06:15 AM

Why the heck have you added me to your ignorelist, lostgariel [img]smilies/mad.gif[/img] . I wanna mail you!

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

Lostgaeriel · 11-15-2001, 11:58 PM

OK. I guess another hint is in order. I don't think anyone is having any fun with this. [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img]

HINT #3:
A. Faramir almost fits into this list.

B. See the post by Amarylis, November 13 in The Books II, Favourite Part? Favourite Book?

C. “The report of my death was an exaggeration.” - Samuel L. Clemens

Telchar · 11-16-2001, 02:43 AM

Ok I think S.L. Clemens gave it away [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

They were all presumed dead at some time or another:
Pippin at Morannon
Frodo at Kirith Ungol + in The Chamber of Mazabul
Eowyn at Pelennor
Gandalf in Moria
Gorbag in the Tower of Kirith Ungol

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Telchar · 11-16-2001, 02:46 AM

Ok Ithis S.L. Clemens gave it away [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

They were all presumed dead at some time or another:
Pippin at Morannon
Frodo at Kirith Ungol
Eowyn at Pelennor
Gandalf in Moria
Gorbag in the Tower of Kirith Ungol

Eowyn of Ithilien · 11-16-2001, 03:17 AM

My headache's making this difficult [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] but...didn't they also think that Faramir was dead when he was laid out with his father????

Lostgaeriel · 11-19-2001, 12:15 AM

Yes! Telchar got it. They were all presumed dead at some point in the story. Faramir was only presumed to be dying and better off dead by Denethor.

Whew! I apologise to everyone for ever starting this aggravating game! Play on!

Telchar · 11-19-2001, 02:23 AM

Hador
Curufin
Aragorn
Beren
Turin

Pippin · 11-19-2001, 08:36 AM

All in love with an elf? sorry it's late and my mind is fuzzy

Telchar · 11-19-2001, 08:39 AM

Hmmm - I never heard of Hador being in love with an elf - at least thats not it - [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Pippin · 11-20-2001, 07:50 AM

sorry. I don't know then. (hangs head in shame...)

Beregond · 11-21-2001, 09:01 AM

Curufin - an Elf? [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Turambar · 11-21-2001, 04:40 PM

Does it have something to do with serving another person?

Elrian · 11-21-2001, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Beregond:
<STRONG>Curufin - an Elf? [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]</STRONG>

He's a son of Feanor

Telchar · 11-22-2001, 02:07 AM

A good guess Beregond, but its not that simple - think along different lines - and forget family and blood.

Turambar · 11-23-2001, 07:33 AM

Telchar: Does it have something to do with serving another person?

Telchar · 11-23-2001, 08:10 AM

Turambar said:

Quote:

Telchar: Does it have something to do with serving another person?

Nope - but there is a hint in your own post above [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Turin Turambar · 11-23-2001, 12:46 PM

Does it have something to do with the silmarils?

Turambar · 11-23-2001, 04:31 PM

Is it that Hador is the only one with blonde hair?

WHICH of my posts has a hint, enigmatic dwarf? [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img]

Turambar · 11-23-2001, 04:37 PM

Ignore my previous post -- I forgot this is "One Thing in Common", not "Odd Man Out".

Telchar · 11-26-2001, 02:36 AM

I has nothing to do with the Silmarils - it has however something to do with items ....

Elenhin · 11-26-2001, 05:30 AM

A wild guess: they all had something important crafted by Telchar the Dwarf-smith?

Aragorn had Narsil, Beren had Angrist, and Curufin, Hador and Turin all held the Helm of Dor-Lomin at some point (if my memory serves me correctly [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]).

Telchar · 11-26-2001, 06:25 AM

Very good Elenhin! Curufin of course held Angrist that Beren took from him. Proceed, Please [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

Elenhin · 12-16-2001, 01:58 PM

Thanks, Telchar, and sorry for the delay... I had completely forgotten this thread.

Isildur
Echtelion
Anarion
Amroth
Brandir

Telchar · 12-17-2001, 03:48 AM

Im lost...

BtW Ecthelion of Gondolin - right??? and Anarion son of Isildur???

Elenhin · 12-17-2001, 09:49 AM

Ecthelion of Gondolin, Ecthelions of Gondor... they're almost the same, when it comes to this list - but it'll help you find the right answer if you'll think of the Ecthelions of Gondor.

I meant Anarion son of Isildur, but there most probably is a connection to Tar-Anarion, the eighth king of Numenor as well.

Cirdan the Shipwright · 01-10-2002, 12:50 PM

Okay, I have a zillion possibilities, except Brandir keeps getting in the way.

They all ruled Minas Anor / Minas Tirith for a time?

Each had one (surviving) son?

Each was slain treacherously?

- Let us know the answer ASAP. I have a phenomenally good question!

- Cirdan/Maglor68

Elenhin · 01-11-2002, 10:38 AM

Sorry, no.
Don't think of the persons that much - think of their names.
(Also, think of Gondor.)

bragolheledion · 01-12-2002, 07:56 AM

is it that they all delt on numeinor at a time

Elrian · 01-12-2002, 01:04 PM

They were all rulers of their people?

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Elenhin · 01-15-2002, 10:37 AM

Still no...

What do the names of these people have in common with Gondor?

Telchar · 01-16-2002, 03:30 AM

They are all namerelated to place names in Gondor

Isildur ---> Minas Ithil
Echtelion ---> The Tower of Ecthelion
Anarion ---> The land area Anarion
Amroth ---> Dol Amroth
Brandir ---> Tol Brandir

11-12-2001, 03:39 AM	#4
Telchar Stonehearted Dwarf Smith Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 2,247	I pretty sure its a good game and a good idear - I just dont get it - I mean I tried but I can figure it out [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] could you give us a small hint??? __________________ Anar Kaluva Tielyanna.

11-12-2001, 12:18 PM	#5
The Laurenendorian Haunting Spirit Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Taruithorn Posts: 57	They all defied authority? __________________ And Beren desperate then aside / thrust Lúthien, and forth did stride, unarmed, defenceless to defend / Tinúviel until the end

11-12-2001, 02:26 PM	#6
Lostgaeriel Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Toronto the Good Posts: 477	OK. This is rather tough. HINT #1 Plot or Action Related. Each of these characters are involved in a similar situation. Sometimes this plot device is used as a cliff-hanger and sometimes just to add suspense. __________________ Elen síla lúmenn’ omentielvo, a star shines on the hour of our meeting.

11-12-2001, 03:48 PM	#7
The Laurenendorian Haunting Spirit Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Taruithorn Posts: 57	Concealed identity? __________________ And Beren desperate then aside / thrust Lúthien, and forth did stride, unarmed, defenceless to defend / Tinúviel until the end

11-13-2001, 12:22 PM	#8
Turambar Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Non-Stop Home Posts: 859	Is it that each of them loses consciousness during a battle ? __________________ In the upper air the fireflies move more slowly.

11-09-2001, 09:25 AM	#1
Lostgaeriel Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Toronto the Good Posts: 477	One Thing in Common In this game, you must identify the one thing in common for the persons (or things or places) in the list. Of course, there may be more than one thing in common and the quizzer may not have thought of all of them. Quizzer's discretion as to whether alternate answer will be accepted. Let's get started. What do the following characters have in common? Pippin Éowyn Frodo Gandalf Gorbag Maybe I should rephrase what I meant by "one thing in common". These characters have something in common that is not shared with other characters (from LOTR). It's a "5-man out" question. (Game idea from CBC Radio show "Definitely Not the Opera". They have a sound clip quiz, where you must identify what all the sounds - music, news soundbites, sound effects, etc. - have in common. Usually something in the news. Maybe this game would work better with 5 quotes - not necessarily dialogue - from the book.) [ November 20, 2001: Message edited by: Lostgaeriel ] After such a rocky start, I can hardly believe this game is still going after more than a year. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] [ December 15, 2002: Message edited by: Lostgaeriel ] __________________ Elen síla lúmenn’ omentielvo, a star shines on the hour of our meeting.

11-11-2001, 12:18 PM	#2
Maeglin Wight Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Nan Elmoth Posts: 136	I dont wanna be anoying but you can figure out millions of things that they have in common. Take mine here for example. They can all walk. Eh? Sorry... __________________ The fool speaks of what he knows. The wise knows what he speaks of.

11-11-2001, 02:18 PM	#3
Lostgaeriel Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Toronto the Good Posts: 477	Well, I was thinking of something significant in the various plotlines of LOTR. ALL of the characters can walk. But I give that you may be right - this game might not work out. [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] Maybe I should rephrase what I meant by "one thing in common". These characters have something in common that is not shared with other characters (from LOTR). It's a "5-man out" question. [ November 11, 2001: Message edited by: Lostgaeriel ] __________________ Elen síla lúmenn’ omentielvo, a star shines on the hour of our meeting.

11-13-2001, 08:51 PM	#9
Lostgaeriel Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Toronto the Good Posts: 477	I don't recall Pippin or Gorbag having hidden identities. So that's not it. Turambar has almost got what I have in mind. It's not the unconsciousness of the characters. And I'm not sure that Gorbag did pass out. And other characters did lose consciousness . Merry, Faramir? By considering Hint #1 re: suspense, cliff-hanger, you should get it. HINT #2: It has to do with how certain other characters and/or the reader view(s) these characters in those "battle situations". Whether it's for an instant or for many days/pages. __________________ Elen síla lúmenn’ omentielvo, a star shines on the hour of our meeting.

11-14-2001, 06:15 AM	#10
Maeglin Wight Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Nan Elmoth Posts: 136	Why the heck have you added me to your ignorelist, lostgariel [img]smilies/mad.gif[/img] . I wanna mail you! Sorry... [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ The fool speaks of what he knows. The wise knows what he speaks of.

11-15-2001, 11:58 PM	#11
Lostgaeriel Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Toronto the Good Posts: 477	OK. I guess another hint is in order. I don't think anyone is having any fun with this. [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] HINT #3: A. Faramir almost fits into this list. B. See the post by Amarylis, November 13 in The Books II, Favourite Part? Favourite Book? C. “The report of my death was an exaggeration.” - Samuel L. Clemens __________________ Elen síla lúmenn’ omentielvo, a star shines on the hour of our meeting.

11-16-2001, 02:43 AM	#12
Telchar Stonehearted Dwarf Smith Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 2,247	Ok I think S.L. Clemens gave it away [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] They were all presumed dead at some time or another: Pippin at Morannon Frodo at Kirith Ungol + in The Chamber of Mazabul Eowyn at Pelennor Gandalf in Moria Gorbag in the Tower of Kirith Ungol [ November 16, 2001: Message edited by: Telchar ] [ November 16, 2001: Message edited by: Telchar ] __________________ Anar Kaluva Tielyanna.

11-16-2001, 02:46 AM	#13
Telchar Stonehearted Dwarf Smith Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 2,247	Ok Ithis S.L. Clemens gave it away [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] They were all presumed dead at some time or another: Pippin at Morannon Frodo at Kirith Ungol Eowyn at Pelennor Gandalf in Moria Gorbag in the Tower of Kirith Ungol __________________ Anar Kaluva Tielyanna.

11-16-2001, 03:17 AM	#14
Eowyn of Ithilien Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Australia Posts: 277	My headache's making this difficult [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] but...didn't they also think that Faramir was dead when he was laid out with his father???? __________________ But of bliss and glad life there is little to be said, before it ends; as works fair and wonderful, while still they endure for eyes to see, are their own record, and only when they are in peril or broken for ever do they pass into song.

11-19-2001, 12:15 AM	#15
Lostgaeriel Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Toronto the Good Posts: 477	Yes! Telchar got it. They were all presumed dead at some point in the story. Faramir was only presumed to be dying and better off dead by Denethor. Whew! I apologise to everyone for ever starting this aggravating game! Play on! __________________ Elen síla lúmenn’ omentielvo, a star shines on the hour of our meeting.

11-19-2001, 02:23 AM	#16
Telchar Stonehearted Dwarf Smith Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 2,247	Hador Curufin Aragorn Beren Turin __________________ Anar Kaluva Tielyanna.

11-19-2001, 08:36 AM	#17
Pippin Haunting Spirit Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: I don't know, I'm lost! Posts: 85	All in love with an elf? sorry it's late and my mind is fuzzy __________________ never mind the pint.... does it come in gallons???

11-19-2001, 08:39 AM	#18
Telchar Stonehearted Dwarf Smith Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 2,247	Hmmm - I never heard of Hador being in love with an elf - at least thats not it - [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ Anar Kaluva Tielyanna.

11-20-2001, 07:50 AM	#19
Pippin Haunting Spirit Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: I don't know, I'm lost! Posts: 85	sorry. I don't know then. (hangs head in shame...) __________________ never mind the pint.... does it come in gallons???

11-21-2001, 09:01 AM	#20
Beregond Playful Ghoul Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,251	Curufin - an Elf? [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ "Hope and memory shall live still in some hidden valley where the grass is green."

11-21-2001, 04:40 PM	#21
Turambar Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Non-Stop Home Posts: 859	Does it have something to do with serving another person? __________________ In the upper air the fireflies move more slowly.

11-22-2001, 02:07 AM	#23
Telchar Stonehearted Dwarf Smith Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 2,247	A good guess Beregond, but its not that simple - think along different lines - and forget family and blood. __________________ Anar Kaluva Tielyanna.

11-23-2001, 07:33 AM	#24
Turambar Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Non-Stop Home Posts: 859	Telchar: Does it have something to do with serving another person? __________________ In the upper air the fireflies move more slowly.

11-23-2001, 12:46 PM	#26
Turin Turambar Pile O'Bones Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: U.S.A Posts: 24	Does it have something to do with the silmarils? __________________ "Yea, I will drink thy blood gladly, that so I may forget the blood of Beleg my master, and the blood of Brandir slain unjustly. I will slay thee swiftly." The sword Gurthang

11-23-2001, 04:31 PM	#27
Turambar Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Non-Stop Home Posts: 859	Is it that Hador is the only one with blonde hair? WHICH of my posts has a hint, enigmatic dwarf? [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] __________________ In the upper air the fireflies move more slowly.

11-23-2001, 04:37 PM	#28
Turambar Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Non-Stop Home Posts: 859	Ignore my previous post -- I forgot this is "One Thing in Common", not "Odd Man Out". __________________ In the upper air the fireflies move more slowly.

11-26-2001, 02:36 AM	#29
Telchar Stonehearted Dwarf Smith Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 2,247	I has nothing to do with the Silmarils - it has however something to do with items .... __________________ Anar Kaluva Tielyanna.

11-26-2001, 05:30 AM	#30
Elenhin Wight Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Vantaa, Finland Posts: 205	A wild guess: they all had something important crafted by Telchar the Dwarf-smith? Aragorn had Narsil, Beren had Angrist, and Curufin, Hador and Turin all held the Helm of Dor-Lomin at some point (if my memory serves me correctly [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]).

11-26-2001, 06:25 AM	#31
Telchar Stonehearted Dwarf Smith Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 2,247	Very good Elenhin! Curufin of course held Angrist that Beren took from him. Proceed, Please [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] __________________ Anar Kaluva Tielyanna.

12-16-2001, 01:58 PM	#32
Elenhin Wight Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Vantaa, Finland Posts: 205	Thanks, Telchar, and sorry for the delay... I had completely forgotten this thread. Isildur Echtelion Anarion Amroth Brandir

12-17-2001, 03:48 AM	#33
Telchar Stonehearted Dwarf Smith Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 2,247	Im lost... BtW Ecthelion of Gondolin - right??? and Anarion son of Isildur??? __________________ Anar Kaluva Tielyanna.

12-17-2001, 09:49 AM	#34
Elenhin Wight Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Vantaa, Finland Posts: 205	Ecthelion of Gondolin, Ecthelions of Gondor... they're almost the same, when it comes to this list - but it'll help you find the right answer if you'll think of the Ecthelions of Gondor. I meant Anarion son of Isildur, but there most probably is a connection to Tar-Anarion, the eighth king of Numenor as well.

01-10-2002, 12:50 PM	#35
Cirdan the Shipwright Haunting Spirit Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 52	Okay, I have a zillion possibilities, except Brandir keeps getting in the way. They all ruled Minas Anor / Minas Tirith for a time? Each had one (surviving) son? Each was slain treacherously? - Let us know the answer ASAP. I have a phenomenally good question! - Cirdan/Maglor68

01-11-2002, 10:38 AM	#36
Elenhin Wight Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Vantaa, Finland Posts: 205	Sorry, no. Don't think of the persons that much - think of their names. (Also, think of Gondor.)

01-12-2002, 07:56 AM	#37
bragolheledion Pile O'Bones Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 18	is it that they all delt on numeinor at a time __________________ If you stop to sniff the roses... eventually you'll inhale a bee!