Taters to Taters - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Loslote · 09-05-2012, 10:45 AM

The Prancing Pony is an inn in a hobbit town - I can't imagine it being too filthy or smelly.
Azog is an Orc. Enough said.
Aragorn needs more baths, but I don't know that I would say 'rank', necessarily.
Orthanc was, at one point, pretty hideous, what with all the Orcs and trees and pollution. I'd call that bit of its history rank.
The Dead Marshes fit the card, for sure.
Turgon. Really? I'm not seeing this one.
Harry Goatleaf was unsavory, perhaps, but not necessarily rank.
Chief Wolf. Wolves aren't that bad, really...I wouldn't choose this one.
Tom Huggins could work. I don't think it's the best choice, though.
Aule was a Valar. I can't imagine him being horribly rank.

Boromir88 · 09-05-2012, 11:51 AM

There are approximately 2 more rounds of new red taters I can pass out. Few options then:

1. Recycle the played cards.
2. Make up new/additional ones.
3. After they all run out, since we're done at Round 20 just go with what's in your "hand" and there won't be any replacement red taters after round 17 or 18.

the phantom · 09-05-2012, 12:08 PM

I vote for 3.

Nogrod · 09-05-2012, 01:41 PM

So a busy day behind and sadly still things to do so I don't have time for any deep analysis on the suggested taters...

So unless someone comes up with a brilliant idea otherwise, I'm going to pick my tater from the following:

The Dead Marshes - like someone said even Gollum didn't enjoy it...

Tom - one doesn't hold it too likely trolls ever bathe or brush their teeth.

Azog & The Chief Wolf - same as with Tom, but on a smaller scale and less funny.

If Strider would have been suggested I might have considered him, but Aragorn... no.

The idea of the Prancing Pony being smelly "smells like" the PJ movies more than the books - so disregarded.

Orthanc? No. I can't figure Saruman the White or Manycoloured living in a stinking pile of waste.

Your last chance to make an influence starts now - and ends in fifteen minutes.

Nogrod · 09-05-2012, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the phantom

I vote for 3.

Me too.

Nogrod · 09-05-2012, 01:58 PM

We know Gollum was disgusted with pure things (and cooked food) but seemed to go fine with many things we'd consider rank, smelly, odorous, or stinky.

But there seemed to be one place on that rank-side that was too much even for him. Need we say more?

++ The Dead Marshes

Boromir88 · 09-05-2012, 02:06 PM

Down near the final stretch, Gwath is now even with the phantom!

Tally

the phantom - 3 (Honest, Insane, Violent)
Gwath- 3 (Neglected, Charming, Rank)
Nogrod - 2 (Extraordinary, Peaceful)
Gwath - 2 (Neglected, Charming)
Menel - 2 (Cuddly, Ridiculous)
Kitanna - 1 (Deadly)
Lhuna - 1 (Weary)
sally - 1 (Chewy)
Lottie- 1 (Melodramatic)

----

ROUND 15

Wilwa you are to judge which of these is most "dangerous"...I think a sensible argument can be made for every one of these...

Elendil
palantiri
Barad-dur
Sauron
Minas Morgul
Misty Mountains
Caranthir
House of Ransom
The Barrow-wight
Silmarils
Beruthiel

----

ROUND 16

Green tater: Attractive (alluring, engaging, good-looking)
Judge: G55

Nogrod · 09-05-2012, 02:13 PM

Uhh... what a round!

I'm afraid we're going to need the other descriptions a lot this time around...

aka. dangerous (threatening, hazardous, fortified).

09-05-2012, 10:45 AM	#1
Loslote The Werewolf's Companion Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Moon Posts: 3,021	The Prancing Pony is an inn in a hobbit town - I can't imagine it being too filthy or smelly. Azog is an Orc. Enough said. Aragorn needs more baths, but I don't know that I would say 'rank', necessarily. Orthanc was, at one point, pretty hideous, what with all the Orcs and trees and pollution. I'd call that bit of its history rank. The Dead Marshes fit the card, for sure. Turgon. Really? I'm not seeing this one. Harry Goatleaf was unsavory, perhaps, but not necessarily rank. Chief Wolf. Wolves aren't that bad, really...I wouldn't choose this one. Tom Huggins could work. I don't think it's the best choice, though. Aule was a Valar. I can't imagine him being horribly rank. __________________ I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night. Double Fenris

09-05-2012, 11:51 AM	#2
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,522	There are approximately 2 more rounds of new red taters I can pass out. Few options then: 1. Recycle the played cards. 2. Make up new/additional ones. 3. After they all run out, since we're done at Round 20 just go with what's in your "hand" and there won't be any replacement red taters after round 17 or 18. __________________ Fenris Penguin

09-05-2012, 12:08 PM	#3
the phantom Beloved Shadow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Stadium Posts: 5,971	I vote for 3. __________________ the phantom has posted. This thread is now important.

09-05-2012, 01:41 PM	#4
Nogrod Flame of the Ainulindalë Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wearing rat's coat, crowskin, crossed staves in a field behaving as the wind behaves Posts: 9,308	So a busy day behind and sadly still things to do so I don't have time for any deep analysis on the suggested taters... So unless someone comes up with a brilliant idea otherwise, I'm going to pick my tater from the following: The Dead Marshes - like someone said even Gollum didn't enjoy it... Tom - one doesn't hold it too likely trolls ever bathe or brush their teeth. Azog & The Chief Wolf - same as with Tom, but on a smaller scale and less funny. If Strider would have been suggested I might have considered him, but Aragorn... no. The idea of the Prancing Pony being smelly "smells like" the PJ movies more than the books - so disregarded. Orthanc? No. I can't figure Saruman the White or Manycoloured living in a stinking pile of waste. Your last chance to make an influence starts now - and ends in fifteen minutes. __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

09-05-2012, 01:58 PM	#6
Nogrod Flame of the Ainulindalë Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wearing rat's coat, crowskin, crossed staves in a field behaving as the wind behaves Posts: 9,308	We know Gollum was disgusted with pure things (and cooked food) but seemed to go fine with many things we'd consider rank, smelly, odorous, or stinky. But there seemed to be one place on that rank-side that was too much even for him. Need we say more? ++ The Dead Marshes __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

09-05-2012, 02:06 PM	#7
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,522	Down near the final stretch, Gwath is now even with the phantom! Tally the phantom - 3 (Honest, Insane, Violent) Gwath- 3 (Neglected, Charming, Rank) Nogrod - 2 (Extraordinary, Peaceful) Gwath - 2 (Neglected, Charming) Menel - 2 (Cuddly, Ridiculous) Kitanna - 1 (Deadly) Lhuna - 1 (Weary) sally - 1 (Chewy) Lottie- 1 (Melodramatic) ---- ROUND 15 Wilwa you are to judge which of these is most "dangerous"...I think a sensible argument can be made for every one of these... Elendil palantiri Barad-dur Sauron Minas Morgul Misty Mountains Caranthir House of Ransom The Barrow-wight Silmarils Beruthiel ---- ROUND 16 Green tater: Attractive (alluring, engaging, good-looking) Judge: G55 __________________ Fenris Penguin

09-05-2012, 02:13 PM	#8
Nogrod Flame of the Ainulindalë Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wearing rat's coat, crowskin, crossed staves in a field behaving as the wind behaves Posts: 9,308	Uhh... what a round! I'm afraid we're going to need the other descriptions a lot this time around... aka. dangerous (threatening, hazardous, fortified). __________________ Upon the hearth the fire is red Beneath the roof there is a bed; But not yet weary are our feet...

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