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Thinlómien · 03-12-2008, 03:33 AM

Why's everybody so funny on this thread?

I have a suggestion. If Legate wishes that we call one another by our in-game names, I think it would be good if every one of us players would change their avatar, signature or location (or all of them, if they wish) to remind people of who they're playing. (Or then the boring option would be simply writing the character's name bolded to the start of the signature...)

Legate of Amon Lanc · 03-12-2008, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Thinlómien

I have a suggestion. If Legate wishes that we call one another by our in-game names, I think it would be good if every one of us players would change their avatar, signature or location (or all of them, if they wish) to remind people of who they're playing. (Or then the boring option would be simply writing the character's name bolded to the start of the signature...)

A good idea. I'm not sure whether everyone is willing to undertake such a thing for a mere WW game, though.

(And by the way, a pity of losing your current location it would be, Lommy

) I thought about at least the "boring option" as well, for easier orientation - I meant, also, the boring option that everyone writes his character name to the post title, so that it's at the beginning and easily visible.

There's also another thing, we used to remove our signatures in my last game (which was also roleplaying one), so that the signatures don't interrupt the flow of it. Thinking of it, maybe it will be better to do that as well - also for the purpose of people who could for example read the game later. Your avvies, signatures and locations won't be the same anymore anyway at the time. But for your immediate orientation, if you decide to, changing avvies or so is a good proposal, I think. It's upon you.

Nerwen · 03-12-2008, 05:19 AM

I think it's a good idea. How about using quotes from the characters as our signatures?

Anyway, I'm going to be Elladan– unless McCaber has a sudden deep objection to being Elrohir.

Legate of Amon Lanc · 03-12-2008, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Nerwen

I think it's a good idea. How about using quotes from the characters as our signatures?

Well, I'd like to see you providing a quote from your character

Maybe about your character, at maximum

But the only sentence that comes to my mind is "So much alike were they..." And that really won't be of much help

Nerwen · 03-12-2008, 06:39 AM

Despite my character's taciturnity, I actually did have a direct quote in mind.

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"Yes, the Dead ride behind. They have been summoned," said Elladan.

Groin Redbeard · 03-12-2008, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Thinlómien

Why's everybody so funny on this thread?

I have a suggestion. If Legate wishes that we call one another by our in-game names, I think it would be good if every one of us players would change their avatar, signature or location (or all of them, if they wish) to remind people of who they're playing. (Or then the boring option would be simply writing the character's name bolded to the start of the signature...)

I love the idea!

I'll start mine right away, though I'm not sure if I can find a quote.

McCaber · 03-12-2008, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Nerwen

I'm going to be Elladan– unless McCaber has a sudden deep objection to being Elrohir.

In fact, Elrohir was the one I was leaning towards. So it looks like we're brothers, Nerwen.

Nerwen · 03-12-2008, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Groin Redbeard

I love the idea!

I'll start of mine right away, though I'm not sure if I can find a quote.

Something from here, perhaps?:

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"No," said Dáin. "You are the father of our Folk, and we have bled for you, and will again. But we will not enter Khazad-dûm. You will not enter Khazad-dûm. Only I have looked through the shadow of the Gate. Beyond the shadow it waits for you still: Durin's Bane. The world must change and some other power than ours must come before Durin's folk walk again in Moria."

Though there's more said about Dáin than by him.

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Originally Posted by McCaber

In fact, Elrohir was the one I was leaning towards. So it looks like we're brothers, Nerwen.

Well met, brother! This should be interesting.

Thinlómien · 03-12-2008, 11:39 AM

It is a pity I have only seen one picture of Gildor ever and it was quite horrible. So I spent my latest French lesson by trying to draw him... the results were horrible. If I ever manage to draw a Gildor I'm even somewhat satisfied with, I think I will make it my avvie...

Nerwen and McCaber are brothers? Great! And I'm somewhat amused by the fact that Elladan and Elrohir didn't make it to the fellowship formed by Elrond, but Saruman is willing to send them...

And Legate: who shall be the Ring Bearer? Or is it a secret?

Legate of Amon Lanc · 03-12-2008, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Nerwen

Despite my character's taciturnity, I actually did have a direct quote in mind.

Ooh, of course, that wouldn't occur to me. Nice. But what about poor Elrohir? Well, actually now I think there may be something... (at least after this game people will know what they say in all the books

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Originally Posted by Thinlómien

And Legate: who shall be the Ring Bearer? Or is it a secret?

Well, I thought that after the roles are set (or when there are at least more of you people), you could choose a Ring Bearer for yourselves. Or at least offer some candidates, and I'll leave it to the Council to make the final decision.

Groin Redbeard · 03-12-2008, 03:27 PM

Well I'm all done with changing my location, avator, and signiture to match my character! My signiture isn't exactely a happy one, but I think it says something about Dáin II Ironfoot's worth.

Hey Legate, should we start Private Messaging some people to get them to join the game?

Nerwen · 03-13-2008, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Thinlómien

It is a pity I have only seen one picture of Gildor ever and it was quite horrible. So I spent my latest French lesson by trying to draw him... the results were horrible. If I ever manage to draw a Gildor I'm even somewhat satisfied with, I think I will make it my avvie...

What's wrong with Alan Lee's version?

Thinlómien · 03-13-2008, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Nerwen

What's wrong with Alan Lee's version?

Nothing. I never saw that. Actually, I like it very very much. I did not know that Gildor is such a cutie.

(The one I saw was in a collectible card game and the picture is downright horrible...) The only slight objection I have against that Gildor is that the colours are so light that it might not look good in 64x64 size. I could try.

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Originally Posted by THE Ka

Not to be bother or anything, but if you don't mind I could draw Gildor for you if you like. I'll have some freetime tomorrow and could make you an avvie.
If not, it's perfectly fine, since I have no idea what Gildor is going to look like and yours probably will be more suitable.

Now that'd be lovely. If you really are willing to do it, please do.

I'm sure it'd be lovely. As to how he looks like, well, just don't make him blonde...

03-12-2008, 03:33 AM	#1
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	Why's everybody so funny on this thread? I have a suggestion. If Legate wishes that we call one another by our in-game names, I think it would be good if every one of us players would change their avatar, signature or location (or all of them, if they wish) to remind people of who they're playing. (Or then the boring option would be simply writing the character's name bolded to the start of the signature...) __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

03-12-2008, 05:19 AM	#3
Nerwen Wisest of the Noldor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ˙˙˙ssɐןƃ ƃuıʞooן ǝɥʇ ɥƃnoɹɥʇ Posts: 6,694	I think it's a good idea. How about using quotes from the characters as our signatures? Anyway, I'm going to be Elladan– unless McCaber has a sudden deep objection to being Elrohir. __________________ "Even Nerwen wasn't evil in the beginning." –Elmo.

03-12-2008, 11:39 AM	#9
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	It is a pity I have only seen one picture of Gildor ever and it was quite horrible. So I spent my latest French lesson by trying to draw him... the results were horrible. If I ever manage to draw a Gildor I'm even somewhat satisfied with, I think I will make it my avvie... Nerwen and McCaber are brothers? Great! And I'm somewhat amused by the fact that Elladan and Elrohir didn't make it to the fellowship formed by Elrond, but Saruman is willing to send them... And Legate: who shall be the Ring Bearer? Or is it a secret? __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

03-12-2008, 03:27 PM	#11
Groin Redbeard Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Facing the world's troubles with Christ's hope! Posts: 1,635	Well I'm all done with changing my location, avator, and signiture to match my character! My signiture isn't exactely a happy one, but I think it says something about Dáin II Ironfoot's worth. Hey Legate, should we start Private Messaging some people to get them to join the game? __________________ I heard the bells on Christmas Day. Their old, familiar carols play. And wild and sweet the words repeatof peace on earth, good-will to men! ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow