The "is it" game - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

paavo · 07-23-2004, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by The Perky Ent

Well, I don't think I know that one. And I think the rule is, if you can't guess it, you have to give the next letter.

actually you have to wait for the asker to give the right answer before giving the next letter. since otherwise the asker could ask for the same answer with a slightly different question. I have edited this also in my first post.

The Perky Ent · 07-23-2004, 11:11 AM

ok, well, I'm pretty sure it doesn't matter, since I've already given the next letter, but now i know.

paavo · 07-23-2004, 11:13 AM

is it someone who could be mistaken for a member of the Rohirrim?

Firefoot · 07-23-2004, 11:13 AM

The one that I had in mind was Elrond.

Is it another name for a tall mountain?

Morsul the Dark · 07-23-2004, 11:15 AM

is a brouche that Galadriel gave as a gift?

The Perky Ent · 07-23-2004, 11:18 AM

I thought that might have been it, but anyways....hmm. I'm stumped both ways. I can't get the mountain, unless you were going for Erebor, which I highly doubt. As for the mistaken Rohirrim, the only one I can think of is Eowyn, and that's not right. So, if you can, give me your answers, and we can get this over with.

Firefoot · 07-23-2004, 11:19 AM

Elerrina is another name for Taniquetil.

The Perky Ent · 07-23-2004, 11:20 AM

And unless you mean the phial of Earendil, then it's not Elfstone

The Perky Ent · 07-23-2004, 11:21 AM

Well, here's the dead give away: Elo

Firefoot · 07-23-2004, 11:23 AM

Is it a tall tower where a palantir was placed?

The Perky Ent · 07-23-2004, 11:24 AM

Yes, it is Elostirion! Good job! Your go!

paavo · 07-23-2004, 11:21 AM

my answer is Elrohir. Rohir could be translated "horse-lord" and thus Elrohir could be mistaken for a rider of rohan.

**The Saucepan Man** · 07-23-2004, 11:29 AM

Paavo is right. The game only works if, when the person setting the clue cannot answer a question, the question-asker gives the answer that they had in mind. Only when they have done so should the next letter be given. Otherwise people could ask questions to which there is no answer that fits and thereby get all the letters.

It would be best of people hold off from asking questions until the asker has given the answer that they had in mind and the next letter has been given. Otherwise it tends to get somewhat confusing.

07-23-2004, 11:11 AM	#2
The Perky Ent Maniacal Mage Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Setting sail for Umbar, with Firefoot at my side! Posts: 3,297	ok, well, I'm pretty sure it doesn't matter, since I've already given the next letter, but now i know. __________________ 'But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.'

07-23-2004, 11:13 AM	#3
paavo Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Finland Posts: 426	is it someone who could be mistaken for a member of the Rohirrim? __________________ It seems to me that trying to live without friends is like milking a bear to get cream for your morning coffee. It is a whole lot of trouble, and then not worth much after you get it.

07-23-2004, 11:15 AM	#5
Morsul the Dark Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,448	is a brouche that Galadriel gave as a gift? __________________ Morsul the Resurrected

07-23-2004, 11:18 AM	#6
The Perky Ent Maniacal Mage Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Setting sail for Umbar, with Firefoot at my side! Posts: 3,297	I thought that might have been it, but anyways....hmm. I'm stumped both ways. I can't get the mountain, unless you were going for Erebor, which I highly doubt. As for the mistaken Rohirrim, the only one I can think of is Eowyn, and that's not right. So, if you can, give me your answers, and we can get this over with. __________________ 'But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.'

07-23-2004, 11:20 AM	#8
The Perky Ent Maniacal Mage Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Setting sail for Umbar, with Firefoot at my side! Posts: 3,297	And unless you mean the phial of Earendil, then it's not Elfstone __________________ 'But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.'

07-23-2004, 11:13 AM	#4
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	The one that I had in mind was Elrond. Is it another name for a tall mountain?

07-23-2004, 11:19 AM	#7
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	Elerrina is another name for Taniquetil.

07-23-2004, 11:21 AM	#9
The Perky Ent Maniacal Mage Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Setting sail for Umbar, with Firefoot at my side! Posts: 3,297	Well, here's the dead give away: Elo __________________ 'But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.'

07-23-2004, 11:23 AM	#10
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	Is it a tall tower where a palantir was placed?

07-23-2004, 11:24 AM	#11
The Perky Ent Maniacal Mage Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Setting sail for Umbar, with Firefoot at my side! Posts: 3,297	Yes, it is Elostirion! Good job! Your go! __________________ 'But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.'

07-23-2004, 11:29 AM	#13
The Saucepan Man Corpus Cacophonous Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 8,390	Paavo is right. The game only works if, when the person setting the clue cannot answer a question, the question-asker gives the answer that they had in mind. Only when they have done so should the next letter be given. Otherwise people could ask questions to which there is no answer that fits and thereby get all the letters. It would be best of people hold off from asking questions until the asker has given the answer that they had in mind and the next letter has been given. Otherwise it tends to get somewhat confusing. __________________ Do you mind? I'm busy doing the fishstick. It's a very delicate state of mind!

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