Bloodstained Elanor Planning/Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Durelin · 06-28-2004, 03:38 PM

Oooo, that hurts! I know how that feels...

That's fine, Aman, I understand things can easily get in the way!

-Durelin

Fordim Hedgethistle · 06-28-2004, 04:13 PM

Aman: [Sitting at her computer, staring blankly at a blank screen where before there had been a glittering example or her inimitable style] Note to self: use my word processor then cut and paste.

Arry · 06-29-2004, 03:19 PM

There is the possibility that at some point in the game, Gromwakh and company would consider selling a few secrets to the Elves.

They're not beyond looking after their own interests and the wholeness of their hides. Especially for the guarantee of safe passage back north through Mirkwood, toward home.

Amanaduial the archer · 06-29-2004, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Fordim Hedgethistle

Aman: [Sitting at her computer, staring blankly at a blank screen where before there had been a glittering example or her inimitable style] Note to self: use my word processor then cut and paste.

Ha, inimitable, huh? So that's what they call it now...

And there was little of the blank staring and more of the...*trails away darkly into insane mutter* But indeed, point taken, Fordim - I usually do, for RPGing, long posts or xanga entries...but you know those one or two odd times when you don't? Yeah...

Aylwen Dreamsong · 06-30-2004, 07:51 AM

Bonjour, everyone!

I'm alive and back from Québec, and working on catching up...though it doesn't seem like I was missed much!

Great posts, and wonderful reading for me!

-Aylwen

Orofaniel · 06-30-2004, 10:17 AM

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I'm alive and back from Québec, and working on catching up...though it doesn't seem like I was missed much! Great posts, and wonderful reading for me!

Woha! Nice.

Did you have a good time?

**

My lack of posts in this RPG (so far) is really horrifying.

I'm really sorry about that. And I'm afraid my computer access the next week(s) are going to be limited. I'm not sure what to do, but I'll try my best.

Just as you know.

Orofaniel

Durelin · 07-02-2004, 11:52 AM

Okay, believe it or not, we're only on day 2 in RPG time, based on the game timeline. Day two will soon be coming to an end, though, and that means that the next day, day 3, the envoy and the army can cross paths.

Day 2

...will wrap up with the scouts finding the army stopped for the night. They stop themselves, resting and waiting. This can be a good time for tensions to rise, and conversations to be finished.

The Captains of both the main force and the special force will discuss their plan of action that must soon be put into effect.

The envoy will still be rather bored, I'm afraid, but should be about a day from the Anduin at the end of Day 2.

Day 3

The big thing that must occur is that the envoy is captured. This can happen in many ways... I think the most realistic way would be for scouts sent ahead of the army to find the envoy making their way almost directly along the army's path. The scouts double back and report their findings. It takes a little time for the Captain (of the main force, Orofaniel's character), to put together a small party to overcome the envoy. This party's orders will be to try to take as many as they can alive with as little struggle as possible, and then escort the prisoners back to Dol Guldur after meeting back up with the army. It seems to me that 'Gromwakh and company', Arry, should be among this party.

The other way this could happen, I suppose, would be for the envoy to stumble upon the resting army that night. But this would need a reason for the envoy to be traveling at night, and would, I think, end up a little far fetched.

There are other ways that could work, but I will now simply ask everyone if they have better ideas, or at least ways to smooth these out.

The scouts would then need to make a decision. It seems likely that the scouts will take notice of a separate party breaking off. And it would not be unlikely that thye would decide to follow it immediately. The things they heard about a separate party could spur them to act quickly and follow this party. In following the party closely, I think they could discover that there are prisoners among it. From this they make another decision, and decided to continue following the party, hoping to be able to free the prisoners. A plan must be formed for this...

And then, once the envoy is freed, the real race begins to Lorien, with the scouts knowing most everything about the attack plans. I am hoping that there will be enough reason for a motly group of orcs and easterlings escorting spirited elven prisoners to move slowly...

~

Believe it or not, this was my attempt to straighten things out. I know that most of you are probably having trouble understanding what happens next, as I have been giving little direction as a game owner. I like to give everyone freedom to make the story their own, but I realize that I have also been slacking, and that many of you are finding little to do... I hope this all works out, but it seems it is going to be hard to make it work...

Thanks to everyone for sticking with me!

All questions and comments are welcome...and needed!

-Durelin

Orofaniel · 07-02-2004, 12:12 PM

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The Captains of both the main force and the special force will discuss their plan of action that must soon be put into effect.

Heh..I kind of did that. Although the discussion turned into a...um..well.

I could edit my post though if Aman or Kransha would like me to add something. OR - If I put too much/little into your characters…

Cheers,
Orofaniel

06-29-2004, 03:19 PM	#3
Arry Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 704	There is the possibility that at some point in the game, Gromwakh and company would consider selling a few secrets to the Elves. They're not beyond looking after their own interests and the wholeness of their hides. Especially for the guarantee of safe passage back north through Mirkwood, toward home. __________________ If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world – J.R.R. Tolkien

06-30-2004, 07:51 AM	#5
Aylwen Dreamsong The Melody of Misery Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The Island of Conclusions (You get there by jumping!)... Posts: 1,147	Bonjour, everyone! I'm alive and back from Québec, and working on catching up...though it doesn't seem like I was missed much! Great posts, and wonderful reading for me! -Aylwen __________________ ...Come down now, they'll say. But everything looks perfect from far away - Come down now! But we'll stay.

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06-28-2004, 03:38 PM	#1
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	Oooo, that hurts! I know how that feels... That's fine, Aman, I understand things can easily get in the way! -Durelin

06-28-2004, 04:13 PM	#2
Fordim Hedgethistle Gibbering Gibbet Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Beyond cloud nine Posts: 1,844	Aman: [Sitting at her computer, staring blankly at a blank screen where before there had been a glittering example or her inimitable style] Note to self: use my word processor then cut and paste.

07-02-2004, 11:52 AM	#7
Durelin Estelo dagnir, Melo ring Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,063	Okay, believe it or not, we're only on day 2 in RPG time, based on the game timeline. Day two will soon be coming to an end, though, and that means that the next day, day 3, the envoy and the army can cross paths. Day 2 ...will wrap up with the scouts finding the army stopped for the night. They stop themselves, resting and waiting. This can be a good time for tensions to rise, and conversations to be finished. The Captains of both the main force and the special force will discuss their plan of action that must soon be put into effect. The envoy will still be rather bored, I'm afraid, but should be about a day from the Anduin at the end of Day 2. Day 3 The big thing that must occur is that the envoy is captured. This can happen in many ways... I think the most realistic way would be for scouts sent ahead of the army to find the envoy making their way almost directly along the army's path. The scouts double back and report their findings. It takes a little time for the Captain (of the main force, Orofaniel's character), to put together a small party to overcome the envoy. This party's orders will be to try to take as many as they can alive with as little struggle as possible, and then escort the prisoners back to Dol Guldur after meeting back up with the army. It seems to me that 'Gromwakh and company', Arry, should be among this party. The other way this could happen, I suppose, would be for the envoy to stumble upon the resting army that night. But this would need a reason for the envoy to be traveling at night, and would, I think, end up a little far fetched. There are other ways that could work, but I will now simply ask everyone if they have better ideas, or at least ways to smooth these out. The scouts would then need to make a decision. It seems likely that the scouts will take notice of a separate party breaking off. And it would not be unlikely that thye would decide to follow it immediately. The things they heard about a separate party could spur them to act quickly and follow this party. In following the party closely, I think they could discover that there are prisoners among it. From this they make another decision, and decided to continue following the party, hoping to be able to free the prisoners. A plan must be formed for this... And then, once the envoy is freed, the real race begins to Lorien, with the scouts knowing most everything about the attack plans. I am hoping that there will be enough reason for a motly group of orcs and easterlings escorting spirited elven prisoners to move slowly... ~ Believe it or not, this was my attempt to straighten things out. I know that most of you are probably having trouble understanding what happens next, as I have been giving little direction as a game owner. I like to give everyone freedom to make the story their own, but I realize that I have also been slacking, and that many of you are finding little to do... I hope this all works out, but it seems it is going to be hard to make it work... Thanks to everyone for sticking with me! All questions and comments are welcome...and needed! -Durelin