Númenórean Blood Runs Black Planning/Discussion Thread - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

dancing spawn of ungoliant · 10-08-2005, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Eorl

[...] Spawn's character because he was the one who took Linvail's place at the oars

Hmm, I thought that the next fellow would have just died because of the poor conditions. But I can change it if you want a reason to hate my character (I named him Jagar, btw).

Kath · 10-08-2005, 06:08 AM

Hi PERKY I asked Alcarillo this but he wasn't sure so I'll try you instead. What I would like to know is what exactly the role of a soldier on board will be. Because are we there to help with the running of the ship or is there a separate crew for that?

Eorl of Rohan · 10-08-2005, 06:28 AM

Esau, (Yes, it's my nickname for Dsau, or Dancing spawn of ungoliant), Jagar? A nice name. Has the feel of 'jagged edges' or 'haggard' or some such, a nice, coarse-like name that fits the background of your character - I think. Again, it is just my idea, it is not final, and certainly not required - if you don't like it, poof! and there you go, I can change it to fit your needs.

Folwren · 10-08-2005, 07:52 AM

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Asked by Pio:
Folwren

Do you want to name your ship?

Yes, actually, I do want to name my ship. I haven't thought it much yet, though. I'll consider it soon.

I also wanted to name my sword, but that's more difficult, because I know what I want its name to mean, but I don't know any languages of ME other than English. Anyone I can call on for help?

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Asked by Kath:
Hi PERKY I asked Alcarillo this but he wasn't sure so I'll try you instead. What I would like to know is what exactly the role of a soldier on board will be. Because are we there to help with the running of the ship or is there a separate crew for that?

I hope I don't seem presumptuous about attempting to answer this before Perky, but I'm going to through in my two cents of thought, whatever it's worth.

With the expedition being only two or so weeks long (that is the time period Pio said the game would time, right?), the soldiers would probably not learn how to do the sailors work because, as you suggested, there is already most of the ship's crew. And...the captain probably doesn't want a bunch of land lubbers working his sails anyway and embarrassing him in front of the entire fleet. The soldiers themselves would probably take part in all the watches, of course, and just patrol the deck, mainly.

There's my two cents. Do what you want with it.

--Folwren

Firefoot · 10-08-2005, 08:31 AM

Folwren - Do you have the Sil? If so, there's an appendix in the back with several Elvish stems that can be strung together to make names (my copy does, anyway...). If not, Ardalambion is a great language site with word lists in several languages.

I'm getting really excited for this game. All you Corsairs, the planning looks great. Can't wait to see how that develops. I think this is going to be a great game - lots of great writers, both new and old.

dancing spawn of ungoliant · 10-08-2005, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Eorl of Rohan

Esau, (Yes, it's my nickname for Dsau, or Dancing spawn of ungoliant)

Not only did I change gender but now I'm the son of Isaac and Rebekah?

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Jagar? A nice name. Has the feel of 'jagged edges' or 'haggard' or some such, a nice, coarse-like name that fits the background of your character - I think. Again, it is just my idea, it is not final, and certainly not required - if you don't like it, poof! and there you go, I can change it to fit your needs.

Thanks!

No problem, I'm leaving his death kind of open so you can do what you wish.

Aman, I'm finishing my first post and I've written it in a way that the ship is moving (somewhere, not necessarily to Gondor). Should the ship be (still/ already) in the harbor? I can change it if you want.

Alcarillo · 10-08-2005, 12:07 PM

I have been informed that a row soldier is simply an ordinary soldier. So, to answer Thinlómien's question:

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Is my character just a row soldier (as I suppose)? If so, is it preferable that he's quite young?

I suppose he would be younger than the more experienced officers. But you can make your character a higher ranking officer, if you'd like. However, I don't think an officer would be wandering the docks. Leave that to the new recruits.

Bêthberry · 10-08-2005, 04:43 PM

I hope it isn't out of place to suggest this link for Seafaring and schooner vocabulary . Just so everyone 's rowing to the same starboard.

You wouldn't want to end up rowing around in circles now, would you?

Eorl of Rohan · 10-08-2005, 06:31 PM

Er, Esau, you're a girl?

10-08-2005, 06:08 AM	#2
Kath Everlasting Whiteness Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perusing the laminated book of dreams Posts: 4,533	Hi PERKY I asked Alcarillo this but he wasn't sure so I'll try you instead. What I would like to know is what exactly the role of a soldier on board will be. Because are we there to help with the running of the ship or is there a separate crew for that? __________________ “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”

10-08-2005, 06:28 AM	#3
Eorl of Rohan Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Seoul, South Korea Posts: 602	Esau, (Yes, it's my nickname for Dsau, or Dancing spawn of ungoliant), Jagar? A nice name. Has the feel of 'jagged edges' or 'haggard' or some such, a nice, coarse-like name that fits the background of your character - I think. Again, it is just my idea, it is not final, and certainly not required - if you don't like it, poof! and there you go, I can change it to fit your needs. __________________ There is no signature here.

10-08-2005, 04:43 PM	#8
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 6,003	I hope it isn't out of place to suggest this link for Seafaring and schooner vocabulary . Just so everyone 's rowing to the same starboard. You wouldn't want to end up rowing around in circles now, would you? __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away.

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Eorl of Rohan Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Seoul, South Korea Posts: 602	Er, Esau, you're a girl? __________________ There is no signature here.

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10-08-2005, 08:31 AM	#5
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	Folwren - Do you have the Sil? If so, there's an appendix in the back with several Elvish stems that can be strung together to make names (my copy does, anyway...). If not, Ardalambion is a great language site with word lists in several languages. I'm getting really excited for this game. All you Corsairs, the planning looks great. Can't wait to see how that develops. I think this is going to be a great game - lots of great writers, both new and old.