Just wanted to pop in and say that, as I have lurked from time to time at the Scarburg Mead Hall, I've been impressed with the way that it is being modded.
I like how
Noggie asks questions of the characters, basing action on the characters' behavioural traits, as well as offering other open-ended possibilities. My guess is this approach has been responsible for the on-going participation of many of the new Rohan gamers. I think I see a teacher's hand at play here--and I mean that in the most positive light and not at all a pedagogical pedantry.
It's been years since I read anything in The Shire and just as long since I've had much time to devote to RPGing, so that's about all I can add.
It's good to see some discussion here and that people still care about gaming on the Downs.