Tactical discussion: Combatting Attack Trolls - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Snorri Swifthammer · 02-10-2005, 01:45 PM

I present my fool-proof plan...

EDIT- Done with MS Paint. Imagine the sarcasmo-meter if I had photoshop

Neurion · 02-10-2005, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Snorri Swifthammer

I present my fool-proof plan...

EDIT- Done with MS Paint. Imagine the sarcasmo-meter if I had photoshop

Hmm, might have a practical application, but Tooks are in short supply (being Fallowhides, the least numerous of the three Hobbit strains), so you'd need an alternative bait.

**The Saucepan Man** · 02-10-2005, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Neurion

No. They were covered by the Great Darkness

Not sure that it's quite as clear cut as that. Did you read the articles I linked to?

Neurion · 02-10-2005, 07:35 PM

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Not sure that it's quite as clear cut as that. Did you read the articles I linked to?

Whether they're immune to sunlight or not, I think the mirriors are worth looking into. The Byzantines apparently possesed a system of mirrors whereby they could focus sunlight into a laser-like beam capable of setting ships on fire. Surely a device like that could be used as an effective deterrent at the very least.

alatar · 02-10-2005, 07:59 PM

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Whether they're immune to sunlight or not, I think the mirriors are worth looking into. The Byzantines apparently possesed a system of mirrors whereby they could focus sunlight into a laser-like beam capable of setting ships on fire. Surely a device like that could be used as an effective deterrent at the very least.

Mythbusters, a TV show on the Discovery channel, say 'no' to the mirror in regards to setting boats aflame MythBusters Episode 16. Note that Trolls (resistant or native) were not tested.

Neurion · 02-10-2005, 08:17 PM

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Mythbusters, a TV show on the Discovery channel, say 'no' to the mirror in regards to setting boats aflame MythBusters Episode 16. Note that Trolls (resistant or native) were not tested.

Hmm. well Tolkien did make paralels between the Gondorians and the Byzantines, so perhaps we should start researching Greek Fire.

Snorri Swifthammer · 02-10-2005, 10:14 PM

Hmmm, I believe the ulimate weapon can be stolen from elsewhere...

The Hobbit DoomDiver!

More or less it is a giant ballista, however instead of firing bolts it fires Hobbits in hangglider (with a spear in front) that can pilot the missile at the enemies. Surely a 1:1 ratio of hobbit to troll losses would be acceptable.

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02-10-2005, 10:14 PM	#7
Snorri Swifthammer Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Erebor Posts: 49	Hmmm, I believe the ulimate weapon can be stolen from elsewhere... The Hobbit DoomDiver! More or less it is a giant ballista, however instead of firing bolts it fires Hobbits in hangglider (with a spear in front) that can pilot the missile at the enemies. Surely a 1:1 ratio of hobbit to troll losses would be acceptable.