Eorling Mead Hall Planning/Discussion Thread

[littlemanpoet]

Originally Posted by Folwren

LMP: Would you object to Eodwine's horse being used?

Not at all. I was going to suggest it. His name is Flíthaf. A chestnut charger, I think I described him as.... (?) Eodwine would offer him saying that Flíthaf needs to get out more than the mead hall lord has a chance to.

[Folwren]

Originally Posted by littlemanpoet

Not at all. I was going to suggest it. His name is Flíthaf. A chestnut charger, I think I described him as.... (?) Eodwine would offer him saying that Flíthaf needs to get out more than the mead hall lord has a chance to.

Oh, good! Now I'm really excited about it.

EDIT: Okay! I've now edited posts #207, 211, 232, and 268.

Firefoot, tell me if I've handled Leof alright in 207. I realize that once again I've asked a question and written something before waiting for a reply.

Undome, let me know if 268 is alright still. I also changed the color of your horse. I figured if Flithaf was chestnut, it’d be more interesting if your mare wasn’t. So, she’s a dark brown with black mane and tale. If you want it otherwise, I can do that, too.

--Folwren at your service

[littlemanpoet]

Thanks for going through all the trouble, Folwren. I'm glad you're happy with it.

[Firefoot]

Folwren - you handled Leof perfectly.

Please bump into Garwine on the way! He'll be tracking down Leof, too, you know, after he collects his winnings. *rubs hands greedily*

Alcarillo, you could probably have Garwine find Leof first, while the rest of them are finishing up what they're doing. Leof's just sort of waiting on his lonesome right now.

[littlemanpoet]

I want to keep the Eorling Mead Hall thread running close to real time of year.

If we handle the kidnapping within the main thread, we run the risk of getting the thread bogged down in day to day to day pacing, and would probably have to some day jump forward in time something like 9 months. I don't want to go there.

So I'm thinking about the possibility of a mini-rpg on a separate thread, with its own characters and a limited game-time frame of, say, three weeks. That means that we can jump ahead in the main thread three weeks and celebrate the freedom of Linduial, and move forward with other sub-plots. Those who wish to be part of the sub-plot of the kidnapping can then be part of that story, and we set out rules for ourselves to make the sub-plot dove-tail with the main thread. The sub-plot can therefore take a couple months to write but not bog down the main thread.

Thoughts?

EDIT: By the way, I'll write a post for Eodwine tomorrow. It's getting late tonight.

[Feanor of the Peredhil]

While I like the idea, I'm a bit bummed that I won't be able to take part. The next couple of months are simply too busy.

But I'd love to read along!

[Taralphiel]

I can't speak for the main characters of the mini-RP obviously, but I like the idea! If there are any smaller roles to fill in it, I'd be glad to lend a hand...or keyboard :P

I think an RP with a smaller time frame is a nice change from the longer RP's and a different test of writing skill. I'd be happy to have a try at it!

Tara

[Alcarillo]

A mini RPG. Sounds fun.

Originally Posted by Firefoot

Alcarillo, you could probably have Garwine find Leof first, while the rest of them are finishing up what they're doing. Leof's just sort of waiting on his lonesome right now.

I'll post tomorrow. Tonight was taken up by a school presentation I had to prepare for.

[piosenniel]

The mini-RPG - would it be open only to those writers who are in the Mead Hall thread at present, or would others be joining?

[littlemanpoet]

Originally Posted by piosenniel

The mini-RPG - would it be open only to those writers who are in the Mead Hall thread at present, or would others be joining?

Others could join, such as recruitables from the Shire. There is a kidnapper to be played, for example, and other roles may develop in the planning. I'm open to new writers, in other words.