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**The Saucepan Man** · 09-24-2004, 09:28 AM

Yes. I would have made sure that no one got within a 10 mile cordon around Mount Doom ...

Lalwendë · 09-24-2004, 01:39 PM

Aside from making an appointment with the local Mordor optician to get my obviously myopic eye tested? Maybe I'd have tried to make a few more rings of power, or more practically, lay waste to Ithilien, right as far as Osgiliath, driving out the rangers. But then Sauron wouldn't likely have done much else than the things which he did do, as he was filled with self assurance that he was all-powerful.

Boromir88 · 09-24-2004, 08:05 PM

LOL HAHAHA SPM I think that will pretty much take care of the problem. I think a land mine right at the entrance to the Sammath Naur would do perfectly well too.

But on a more practical note, I would have made more of a use of Saruman. Sauron used Saruman to his advantage, but he had Saruman in his grasps, I would have definately of used him more.

**The Saucepan Man** · 09-24-2004, 08:14 PM

Take more interest in Hobbits and the Shire?

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 09-25-2004, 02:53 PM

He should have sent the Balrog on a wild rampage through Gondor. He could have tempted him with promise of, uh, land? Gold? Women? Stranger things have happened. And the Balrog would probably have slaughtered Denethor's army in a matter of moments, before a certain Wizard could come along and save the day.

Nimrodel_9 · 09-25-2004, 05:32 PM

Wonderful thought, Eomer.

I agree with Saucepan Man. If Orodruin was the only place his precious ring could be destroyed, he should have set a gaurd on it at all times.

Legolas · 09-25-2004, 11:12 PM

I would've kept a guard ten deep around the border of Mordor, with no more than an arm's length between orcs side to side.

09-24-2004, 09:28 AM	#1
The Saucepan Man Corpus Cacophonous Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 8,390	Yes. I would have made sure that no one got within a 10 mile cordon around Mount Doom ... __________________ Do you mind? I'm busy doing the fishstick. It's a very delicate state of mind!

09-24-2004, 01:39 PM	#2
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	Aside from making an appointment with the local Mordor optician to get my obviously myopic eye tested? Maybe I'd have tried to make a few more rings of power, or more practically, lay waste to Ithilien, right as far as Osgiliath, driving out the rangers. But then Sauron wouldn't likely have done much else than the things which he did do, as he was filled with self assurance that he was all-powerful. __________________ Gordon's alive!

09-24-2004, 08:05 PM	#3
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,521	LOL HAHAHA SPM I think that will pretty much take care of the problem. I think a land mine right at the entrance to the Sammath Naur would do perfectly well too. But on a more practical note, I would have made more of a use of Saruman. Sauron used Saruman to his advantage, but he had Saruman in his grasps, I would have definately of used him more. __________________ Fenris Penguin

09-24-2004, 08:14 PM	#4
The Saucepan Man Corpus Cacophonous Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 8,390	Take more interest in Hobbits and the Shire? __________________ Do you mind? I'm busy doing the fishstick. It's a very delicate state of mind!

09-25-2004, 02:53 PM	#5
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	He should have sent the Balrog on a wild rampage through Gondor. He could have tempted him with promise of, uh, land? Gold? Women? Stranger things have happened. And the Balrog would probably have slaughtered Denethor's army in a matter of moments, before a certain Wizard could come along and save the day. __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

09-25-2004, 05:32 PM	#6
Nimrodel_9 Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Utah Posts: 734	Wonderful thought, Eomer. I agree with Saucepan Man. If Orodruin was the only place his precious ring could be destroyed, he should have set a gaurd on it at all times. __________________ .:A friend is someone who reaches for your hand and touches your heart:.

09-25-2004, 11:12 PM	#7
Legolas A Northern Soul Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Valinor Posts: 1,847	I would've kept a guard ten deep around the border of Mordor, with no more than an arm's length between orcs side to side. __________________ ...take counsel with thyself, and remember who and what thou art.