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Forum: The Books
01-16-2005, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 16,452
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Baran
Of course it is possible to read LotR and enjoy...
Of course it is possible to read LotR and enjoy it for what it is, a highly enertaining book. I don't think Tolkien tried to make a statement or to preach anything, he wanted to write a great story.... |
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Forum: The Books
01-14-2005, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 16,452
Posted By
Baran
I consider myself a follower of Lord Buddhas...
I consider myself a follower of Lord Buddhas teaching, and I've read much of Tolkiens work. I've never drawn any parallels beetween Buddhism and Tolkiens books, rather I've found Tolkien to oppose... |
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Forum: The Movies
09-28-2003, 07:19 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 7,217
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Baran
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Forum: The Books
08-09-2003, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 6,476
Posted By
Baran
Original elves still leftHow many of the elves who awoke in the east of wichever subgroup do you reckon was still in Middle Earth at the end of the third age? I cant imagine all of them being dead...? |
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Forum: The Books
06-20-2003, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 7,406
Posted By
Baran
Scott, it is wise to read the thread before you...Scott, it is wise to read the thread before you post. |
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Forum: The Books
06-20-2003, 01:36 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 6,751
Posted By
Baran
Lord of the ring is the best fantasybook because...Lord of the ring is the best fantasybook because without it there would have been no other (at least not like we know them today). Tolkien has had a huge impact on popular culture. We all love... |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
06-18-2003, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,040
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Baran
I dislike Sam because of the way he acted against...I dislike Sam because of the way he acted against Smeagol. And there was something about his attitude I didn't like. And good/bad doesn't matter at all, interesting/uninteresting character does. |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
06-18-2003, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 11,111
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Baran
1. Sam - Hates him
2. Feanor - He's selfish and...1. Sam - Hates him 2. Feanor - He's selfish and caused a whole lot of trouble 3. Thingol - Don't like him either |
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Forum: The Movies
06-11-2003, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 9,258
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Baran
Lord of the Ring 4?I've heard some strange rumors about a new Lord of the Ring movie after the Return of the King. It's supposed to take place after the war is won. Does anyone else know something about this? |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
04-06-2003, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 6,472
Posted By
Baran
I haven't bought any bows by now, but I've found...I haven't bought any bows by now, but I've found an archery club in a town nearby... Well, three hours by car, but that's nearby where I'm from. So I'm going to go there to have them help me find... |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
04-01-2003, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 6,472
Posted By
Baran
I am probably going to buy a recurve bow with...I am probably going to buy a recurve bow with around 60 lb draw weight, what else do I need to buy? And how should I practice? |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
03-24-2003, 04:49 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 6,472
Posted By
Baran
Thank you all for your replies, some who were...Thank you all for your replies, some who were very helpfull. The site about Legolas was great! My problem is that I'm living in the far north of Norway, the nature is stunnning, but there are not... |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
03-19-2003, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 6,472
Posted By
Baran
ArcheryI'm interested in traditional archery, but I'm at a loss when it comes to what bow to buy. The choice is beetwen a Longbow or a Recurve bow (which I'm not quite sure what is). Anyone here who can... |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
03-19-2003, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,402
Posted By
Baran
There is actualy a quite new RPG rulebook based...There is actualy a quite new RPG rulebook based on Middle-earth, you might want to check that out. |
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Forum: The Movies
02-04-2003, 03:58 AM
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Replies: 65
Views: 16,195
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Baran
Miranda Otto is by far the prettiest of them,...Miranda Otto is by far the prettiest of them, she's hot! And I usualy like brunettes. Oh, her acting was better as well. |
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Forum: The Movies
01-25-2003, 11:37 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 10,099
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Baran
In Norway, where I usualy live, dubbing is...In Norway, where I usualy live, dubbing is shunned. Most childrens movies are dubbed though, mostly by tv and theater celebreties, but thats it. Why dub when you can use subtitles? <BR>I'm an... |
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Forum: The Books
01-22-2003, 02:00 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 9,155
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Baran
You seem to completely overlook the fact that if...You seem to completely overlook the fact that if he had killed the elves at once they would have gone straight to the halls of Mandos! Think about it for a second or two. |
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Forum: The Movies
01-17-2003, 04:41 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 9,190
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Baran
The way Faramir changed his mind and let Frodo go...The way Faramir changed his mind and let Frodo go was incerdibly stupid. " oh, you just almost gave in to the ring and gave it to the Nazgul, I've changed my mind, I think the best thing I can do now... |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
12-10-2002, 12:28 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,562
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Baran
Thanks Piosenniel, those maps had everything I...Thanks Piosenniel, those maps had everything I was looking for. smilies/smile.gif |
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Forum: The Books
12-09-2002, 11:57 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 7,432
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Baran
How can you justifie sending the ring to Mt. Doom...How can you justifie sending the ring to Mt. Doom when the only possible solution to actualy throw it into the fire is by accident? |
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Forum: The Books
12-09-2002, 11:44 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 12,883
Posted By
Baran
I think this proves he had doubts:
...I think this proves he had doubts: I wouldn't change anything in the book either, but I'm stil arguing that Gollum could have been saved. |
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Forum: The Books
12-09-2002, 02:27 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 12,883
Posted By
Baran
I found the quote, it's in "the stairs of Cirith...I found the quote, it's in "the stairs of Cirith Ongul". I'm translating it from Norwegian so it will differ quite a bit from the original version. Sam and Frodo are sleeping in the stairs... |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
12-08-2002, 10:40 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,562
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Baran
Geographical questionWhat was included in the Shire?": Was it everything before the brandywine, or wsa Bree included as well? What was the villages of the Shire? |
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Forum: The Books
12-07-2002, 04:51 AM
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Replies: 110
Views: 24,014
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Baran
That means he is not a stone, not every sentence...That means he is not a stone, not every sentence of Tolkien had a deeper meaning. Try taking away "living" from the sentence and you can see why it's there. |
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Forum: The Books
12-07-2002, 04:29 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 12,883
Posted By
Baran
It seems like you have forgot the struggle...It seems like you have forgot the struggle Smeagol had with himself. There was one evil part (don't know their English name) who had no hesitations killing Frodo and Sam for the ring, ,and you had... |
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