[Mithadan]

Helen, compare our respective versions and think about the candlestones game.

I think its asking too much to have Hobbits guarding these entrances beyond the time that our warriors (those from the Star, the Teleri archers and those from Idril and Tuor's ship) move into place.

I just thought of candlstones. Sorry I didn't come up with it earlier. It would cover both the movement on the perimeter as well as those Hobbits moving toward the River tunnel. It would also cause the guards to congregate making it easier for the Hobbits to assault them. For this reason, I see the order as candlestones, Hobbits secure perimeter so that the Locks can be reached, alarm, candles put out, Hobbits attack the remaining guards.

If there can be no candlestones, then we'll work things out. Keep in mind that the guards like the game and Gamba or no Gamba, they'll want it played also.