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Gwathagor 01-18-2009 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by littlemanpoet (Post 581737)

Gwath, if I am not mistaken, Thornden should also be part of the sword fights, and you may have to change things. Perhaps I might make a suggestion, that you take Ginna's fight with Degas from the second round to the first, and also replace Degas' name with Thornden in Degas' first round fight?

I think you may be mistaken, actually. He's never been in any of the official game rosters.

Gwathagor 01-18-2009 06:13 PM

:p Phew. That was epic. I hope I represented Eodwine and Degas well, LMP and Fea.

If you'd like Thornden to be included, LMP, I could try to go back and edit him into the earlier fights somehow. Just let me know.

Folwren 01-18-2009 08:12 PM

Heck, why not? Go ahead and add him. I never did add his name to list - I thought that we had an even number of people for the game, so I didn't want to mess things up. But in your post it said it was odd, so to make it an even match, go ahead and add him! He should be in it anyway. :)

-- Foley

Feanor of the Peredhil 01-18-2009 10:40 PM

Wow-
 
That was fantastic. Great writing, Gwath!

I was gasping when the limp proved to be feigned - "He was faking it!"

I never once felt like Degas wasn't very much himself, and that's an impressive feat, to take somebody's character and render them so well that the writer and creator feels like it's totally natural.

Great job. Loved it.

Gwathagor 01-19-2009 12:37 AM

Thanks, I'm glad Degas was true to life.

I just read the post straight through for the first time and found that it's really quite exciting!

littlemanpoet 01-19-2009 10:51 AM

That was quite handily done, Gwath! :) Thanks for taking time out from your busy drama producing schedule to do it. And you handled Eodwine's personality quite well, especially at the end. Now, flush from having his head removed from his neck --- at least so it would have been if it had been in earnest :D (pardon the pun) --- he is ready to have his widowerhood removed and let the nuptials begin!

As to that, I like all 6 points of Groin's wedding info post - they'll just have to be adapted to Eorling and Scarburg circumstances. I'll bet Harreld has a sword he can "sell" or offer to Degas and Saeryn that will serve as the gift sword. In fact, that might be a fun couple of posts to write, getting that all situated.

Consider this: Saeryn has not yet even thought of bride price and dowry concerns, and I'm expecting her to think of them at some point quite soon...

Folwren 01-19-2009 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by littlemanpoet (Post 581834)
Consider this: Saeryn has not yet even thought of bride price and dowry concerns, and I'm expecting her to think of them at some point quite soon...

Hm. I guess I need to think of them first. lol. When I have a moment - today is surprisingly full of necessary responsibilities. I do want to post, though, so maybe this afternoon I'll write something.

-- folwren

Gwathagor 01-19-2009 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by littlemanpoet (Post 581834)
That was quite handily done, Gwath! :) Thanks for taking time out from your busy drama producing schedule to do it. And you handled Eodwine's personality quite well, especially at the end.

Ok, good. I'm always concerned that I'll misrepresent someone's character.

And, honestly, that post was a HECK of a lot of fun to write. I wasn't sure at all how it would go - I just sat down and started writing out the fight, blow by blow, and, man, did it turn out to be exciting! I felt like I was one (or all?) of the characters, I felt all their adrenaline and surprise and everything. And since I was writing straight through from scratch (which took about two and a half hours), the excitement kept me from getting bored or having to get up and take a break.

Groin Redbeard 01-19-2009 03:42 PM

Gwath, that was an exciting ending for an exciting game to conclude a perfect day! Well done.:)

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Originally Posted by littlemanpoet (Post 581834)
As to that, I like all 6 points of Groin's wedding info post - they'll just have to be adapted to Eorling and Scarburg circumstances. I'll bet Harreld has a sword he can "sell" or offer to Degas and Saeryn that will serve as the gift sword. In fact, that might be a fun couple of posts to write, getting that all situated.

I'm glad that you liked it. If you would like, I have a couple of the soldiers getting ready right now to be the eorl's honor guard.;)

Folwren 01-19-2009 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Gwathagor (Post 581837)
And, honestly, that post was a HECK of a lot of fun to write. I wasn't sure at all how it would go - I just sat down and started writing out the fight, blow by blow, and, man, did it turn out to be exciting! I felt like I was one (or all?) of the characters, I felt all their adrenaline and surprise and everything. And since I was writing straight through from scratch (which took about two and a half hours), the excitement kept me from getting bored or having to get up and take a break.

It is so much fun when that happens! It was very enjoyable to read. :D

Thinlómien 01-20-2009 05:50 AM

Gwath, I loved your post, the end especially. Brilliant. And Groin, I loved your post too - but that might be partly because I just love Matrim, regardless of who's writing him he's always awesome. :D (And I can rep neither of you right now, because I've been spreading so much reputation lately...)

I'll try to write for Modtryth and/or Cnebba sometime this week.

littlemanpoet 01-20-2009 05:59 AM

"....fowl play.... So, Groin, he thinks birds were involved? :D I think you want foul. ;)

I hope Lhuna posts soon for Randvér, because any altercations involving he and Ginna ought to occur before the wedding.

Groin Redbeard 01-20-2009 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by littlemanpoet (Post 581911)
"....fowl play.... So, Groin, he thinks birds were involved? :D I think you want foul.

Uh oh, it must have been the bird that I ate last night. Sorry about that.:o All fixed.

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I hope Lhuna posts soon for Randvér, because any altercations involving he and Ginna ought to occur before the wedding.
I didn't know if we agreed on him making an appearance today.:eek: This will be fun to watch, some more drama. Perhaps this will finally give Harreld the spunk he needs to ask Ginna to marry him!

littlemanpoet 01-22-2009 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Groin
I didn't know if we agreed on Randvér making an appearance today.:eek: This will be fun to watch, some more drama. Perhaps this will finally give Harreld the spunk he needs to ask Ginna to marry him!

Or not.... a lot of this depends on Rand... ;) Before the 20th century, and in some parts of the world to this day, parents OWNED their children.

Folwren 01-22-2009 11:06 AM

Oh, please LET'S have it today! Please, please, please!

-- Foley

Groin Redbeard 01-22-2009 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by littlemanpoet (Post 582319)
Or not.... a lot of this depends on Rand... ;) Before the 20th century, and in some parts of the world to this day, parents OWNED their children.

Then let's bump the old man off! I'm sure Gwath wouldn't mind having Crabannan doing that, would Gwath?:rolleyes:

Gwathagor 01-22-2009 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Groin Redbeard (Post 582363)
Then let's bump the old man off! I'm sure Gwath wouldn't mind having Crabannan doing that, would Gwath?:rolleyes:

:smokin:

Not in the least.

littlemanpoet 01-23-2009 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Folwren (Post 582322)
Oh, please LET'S have it today! Please, please, please!

-- Foley

Well, "today" came and went. Lhuna?

Lucky for Crabannan and Erbrand that you guys are joking.... ;)

Lhunardawen 01-23-2009 11:52 AM

Goodness, I'm so sorry guys. I've honestly been trying to craft a post, but this had been a really crazy week (and it's not yet over). Will you give me until Monday? Please please?

Gwathagor 01-23-2009 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Groin Redbeard (Post 582363)
Then let's bump the old man off! I'm sure Gwath wouldn't mind having Crabannan doing that, would Gwath?:rolleyes:


Why not actually have it come to blows and have Crabannan be justified in delivering a thrashing? That would be an interesting twist - the redemption of Crabannan's brawling nature. Well, I'll have to at least keep that in mind for the future.

Folwren 01-24-2009 11:42 AM

Okay! I put up a post that Nogrod and I wrote about the boys and the fathers (and older brother).

Nogrod, if you want anything changed, let me know. As you see, I kind of mixed things up in the beginning, putting stuff you had written intermixed with what I had first written. Tell me if I got anything wrong.

-- Folwren

Nogrod 01-26-2009 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Folwren (Post 582728)
Nogrod, if you want anything changed, let me know. As you see, I kind of mixed things up in the beginning, putting stuff you had written intermixed with what I had first written. Tell me if I got anything wrong.

Nothing to complain! On the contrary, you did good job emerging those initial versions together and I liked the way you managed to leave the ending without any clear conclusion so there's lot to go for after that post! :)

Let's then continue, with the wedding I presume? Anyone feeling like writing the ceremonies? Maybe someone involved in the actual wedding?

Folwren 01-26-2009 05:22 PM

I believe we're waiting to give Lhuna a chance to write something. She asked for until Monday. :) I am anxious to see if Randver returns.

Nogrod 01-26-2009 05:37 PM

Sorry, my mistake... :(

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Originally Posted by Folwren (Post 583153)
I am anxious to see if Randver returns.

It would be interesting indeed... Let's see what will come out of it!

Folwren 01-26-2009 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Nogrod (Post 583156)
Sorry, my mistake... :(

Ha! Don't apologize! I almost said the same thing as you, but more...annoyingly, earlier today. You're all good. :smokin:

Lhunardawen 01-26-2009 05:46 PM

I'm really, really sorry to keep you all waiting, but I might not make it to my Monday deadline. :( I had three papers to write over the weekend all due today (it's already Tuesday here), and I'm drained. Maybe I'll celebrate tonight by finally writing that post.

Folwren 01-26-2009 05:51 PM

Woah. Where do you live where it's already Tuesday? It's only Monday for me. :D :eek:

Whatever works for me. I'm willing to wait - but I just posted and so can't really speak for others who may be impatient to write.

Hey, Nogrod, since the sword fights have already taken place, in theory, you could write something concerning the boys. As you said, it is open ended and can be continued. Should be - if the grown ups are really interested in knowing what the bet was.

-- Folwren

Lhunardawen 01-26-2009 05:55 PM

Somewhere to the left of the Pacific Ocean, Foley. ;)

If people want to post ahead, it's alright. Anyway, my post concerning Randver will have to go back all the way to when Ginna and Degas were still fighting. Ooh, time problems. Will that work?

Oh, and Gwath - please have Crabannan ready to be approached while watching that match. :)

Gwathagor 01-26-2009 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Lhunardawen (Post 583165)

Oh, and Gwath - please have Crabannan ready to be approached while watching that match. :)


I am interested to see where this is going. :cool:

Folwren 01-28-2009 04:52 PM

Okay...well...I'm sorry to be a nudge, but something needs to happen. Nogrod or Lommy? Do you want to kill more time and do more stuff with the boys? I'm game if you are.

-- Ellie

littlemanpoet 01-28-2009 09:30 PM

Normally I would say "let's let Lhuna post as soon as she can, retrospectively, and let's go ahead with the story," but I think what Rand does is going to be too pivotal, so I just feel that we have to wait. Sorry.

Folwren 01-29-2009 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by littlemanpoet (Post 583538)
Normally I would say "let's let Lhuna post as soon as she can, retrospectively, and let's go ahead with the story," but I think what Rand does is going to be too pivotal, so I just feel that we have to wait. Sorry.

Don't apologize. I've been waiting long enough for this, I don't mind waiting longer! I was worried that you'd be getting impatient, is all. :)

-- Foley

Lhunardawen 01-31-2009 04:42 AM

I was REALLY worried you would be impatient, too, Elempi. But here it is. Finally. Well, after I post it. :D

By the way, I hope you don't mind if I put words into Harreld's mouth. Let me know if it needs to be changed, please.

Folwren 01-31-2009 07:54 AM

Great! That was a wonderful post, Lhuna! This is exciting. :D

I thought you'd appreciate being told that you twice said 'her daughter' instead of 'his daughter' when talking about Ginna. In the first sentence of the second paragraph, and the last sentence in the third. :)

Does this mean that you'll be around more often a bit? *hopeful grin*

I won't be able to post for the next two days, but I doubt my characters will be called upon much, unless it were Saeryn.

-- Foley

Lhunardawen 01-31-2009 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Folwren (Post 583921)
Great! That was a wonderful post, Lhuna! This is exciting. :D

I thought you'd appreciate being told that you twice said 'her daughter' instead of 'his daughter' when talking about Ginna. In the first sentence of the second paragraph, and the last sentence in the third. :)

Does this mean that you'll be around more often a bit? *hopeful grin*

Thanks, Foley!

*facedesk* I guess that shows how haggard I was while writing that post. I shall go edit.

Of course I want always to be around, but it's not easy to find time for that lately. Perhaps once things pick up, I'll find that when there's a will, there's a way. ;)

Lhunardawen 01-31-2009 08:33 AM

Oh, and in case I had been way too vague, that was Crabannan whom Randvér approached. Gwath, you're up! ;)

Gwathagor 01-31-2009 09:18 AM

Oh, ok.

Gwathagor 02-03-2009 12:44 AM

Back to you, Lhuna.

littlemanpoet 02-04-2009 05:54 AM

I'm stuck. I want to post but can't until Lhuna does....again. Tedium is setting in.

LHUNA!!

Lhunardawen 02-04-2009 08:35 AM

I'm really sorry, I have 6 lab reports and 2 oral reports to work on for this week. I didn't think I could manage a post, but it was the all caps that did it. Thanks for the pressure, Elempi. And no, I'm not being sarcastic or biting or anything negative - I mean it. At least I know now that I really work well under pressure. :D

Anyway, I know my post veered away from what I told you before, but my original plan no longer fits the circumstances: Randvér would not talk to another person to point the smith out to him; it seems to me that there wouldn't be enough time anyway, as it didn't seem like a long match; and Ginna and Harreld's exchange would seem out of place if it followed a conversation between Harreld and Randvér. But don't worry, I still intend to have Randvér corner Harreld eventually before Ginna realises that he's around. How, I'm not yet quite sure.


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