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

Anguirel · 10-29-2005, 07:40 AM

Perhaps we could parallel the punishments of Nimir and Chakka or Ferethor as a commentary on the cultures of Gondor and Umbar...

Thinlómien · 10-29-2005, 10:57 AM

Maybe we indeed should make that comparison...

But don't worry, Dunwen; Lingwë and Curamir are in the same trouble with Nimir, so he won't at least suffer alone...

Dunwen · 10-29-2005, 11:42 AM

Oh yeah, the boys are in for it now. And Nimir so wanted to make a good impression on Vórimandur.

Hiriel · 10-29-2005, 03:17 PM

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Perhaps we could parallel the punishments of Nimir and Chakka or Ferethor as a commentary on the cultures of Gondor and Umbar...

That sounds like a very cool idea. The more comparisons and contrasts we can make between the two armies, the better, I think.

Also, excuse a newbie's ignorance, but how do you do the 'Originally Posted by' thing when you create a quote box? I'd like to give my esteemed cousin and everyone else their proper due.

Amanaduial the archer · 10-29-2005, 05:12 PM

Just click the 'quote' button in the bottom right hand corner of the post that you want to quote from. You can then delete surplus text or alter the name if you want.

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Perhaps we could parallel the punishments of Nimir and Chakka or Ferethor as a commentary on the cultures of Gondor and Umbar...

A good idea...but I'm going to be rather stupid here I fear, and say how exactly? Chakka's punishment would presumably be a helluva lot heavier than Nimir's (I can't find it in the text...what for? I am being fearfully dim here, I suppose, so I'm very sorry - it's late, shush), so I don't think this would work - in this instance. However, the idea of drawing parallels between Curamir and Ferethor may be an interesting one to follow up - not so much for cultural similarities as for sort of sub family ties. Could be an interesting line to follow up.

Anguiriel - ah, so Sangalazin guessed about his dear half-brother? The peacock shines brighter than we might have given it credit for... Rakin will be over directly, he just has a little brief potential torture to deal with. Once I work out how to deal with Chakka that is - as soon as we work out he's taken the antidote, Rakin and I are a little stuck...*scratches head*

Folwren · 10-29-2005, 05:13 PM

Well, you can either hit the quote box at the end of each chap's post that you want to quote, or you can type it in yourself...put the Quoted box around it, and then type in Originally posted by Whoever...or, as you get more comfortable with things, you can even change it to more exciting things like - Originally observed by............

-- Folwren

Thinlómien · 10-30-2005, 10:50 AM

Spawn and Kath haven't posted anything yet. I really wait for them also to participate. (This is not a complaint.

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Do these RPGs always go on this slowly?
(Again, I'm not complaining, but I'm really curious what'll happen.

And I know that some people don't get access to internet as often as I do, but... And actually I - for example - needed to gather my courage before daring to post anything.

)

Kath · 10-30-2005, 12:40 PM

Ok I'm back! I'll read through the posts so far and then write up a post at some point tonight. And yes Thinlomien they do go pretty slowly, but that's ok because it means you have time to write stuff! Also, do you mind in particular if I call you Lommy? It has been your name in my head for a while now but I felt I should ask.

10-29-2005, 07:40 AM	#1
Anguirel Byronic Brand Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The 1590s Posts: 2,778	Perhaps we could parallel the punishments of Nimir and Chakka or Ferethor as a commentary on the cultures of Gondor and Umbar... __________________ Among the friendly dead, being bad at games did not seem to matter -Il Lupo Fenriso

10-29-2005, 10:57 AM	#2
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Maybe we indeed should make that comparison... But don't worry, Dunwen; Lingwë and Curamir are in the same trouble with Nimir, so he won't at least suffer alone... __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

10-29-2005, 05:13 PM	#6
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	Well, you can either hit the quote box at the end of each chap's post that you want to quote, or you can type it in yourself...put the Quoted box around it, and then type in Originally posted by Whoever...or, as you get more comfortable with things, you can even change it to more exciting things like - Originally observed by............ -- Folwren __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

10-30-2005, 10:50 AM	#7
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Spawn and Kath haven't posted anything yet. I really wait for them also to participate. (This is not a complaint. ) Do these RPGs always go on this slowly? (Again, I'm not complaining, but I'm really curious what'll happen. And I know that some people don't get access to internet as often as I do, but... And actually I - for example - needed to gather my courage before daring to post anything. ) __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

10-30-2005, 12:40 PM	#8
Kath Everlasting Whiteness Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perusing the laminated book of dreams Posts: 4,533	Ok I'm back! I'll read through the posts so far and then write up a post at some point tonight. And yes Thinlomien they do go pretty slowly, but that's ok because it means you have time to write stuff! Also, do you mind in particular if I call you Lommy? It has been your name in my head for a while now but I felt I should ask. __________________ “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”

10-29-2005, 11:42 AM	#3
Dunwen Wight Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 107	Oh yeah, the boys are in for it now. And Nimir so wanted to make a good impression on Vórimandur.