Show me fear! (the emotion game) - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Evisse the Blue · 06-06-2004, 06:19 AM

The idea is simple: You have to find a situation where a character feels/displays a certain emotion / disposition. The emotion doesn't have to be explicitly mentioned (ex: Gandalf was angry at Pippin), it can also be implied by the context: (ex: by yelling 'Fool of a Took', that would mean he's angry). Alright - that clarification was perhaps obvious, most feelings and emotions are inferred from contexts, not spelled out.
Another obvious rule is that there are many possible replies to each request, so whoever gets to find a situation first and get it confirmed by the one who requested it, can post a new one.

Example: Find me a situation when someone feels overwhelming pain.
Answer: Hurin, being made to watch what happens to his family by Morgoth.
Another possible answer: Feanor, discovering his Silmarils were taken.
Or you can interpret pain as physical pain and answer: Morgoth, when he was burnt by the Silmarils.

NEW RULE: You also have to quote or at least state specifically that part of the narration that illustrates the answer, in order to prove your point.

Any questions?
Do I get greenlight for this game, Sauce?

The Perky Ent · 06-06-2004, 03:32 PM

Sounds cool. You have to have a creative mind in order to make this easier. Anyways, Evisse, I'm not aware you need the Saucepan Man's approval. I think, you just go, and if it doesn't work, he closes it. But then, you have been in the Quiz Room longer than I have. Your call.

Evisse the Blue · 06-07-2004, 01:51 AM

You're right, Perky, guess I was just trying to be on the 'extra' safe side

So here's the first:

Find me an instance of honest remorse!

piosenniel · 06-07-2004, 02:01 AM

Boromir to Frodo after he had chased after the Hobbit and cursed him:

He rose and passed his hand over his eyes, dashing away the tears. 'What have I said?' he cried. 'What have I done? Frodo, Frodo!' he called. 'Come back! A madness took me, but it has passed. Come back!'

-- 'Fellowship of the Ring'; "The Breaking of the Fellowship"

Evisse the Blue · 06-07-2004, 02:07 AM

Yes, and exactly the one I had in mind. Your go!

piosenniel · 06-07-2004, 02:17 AM

Show me a moment of gladness brought on by mercy and justice.

06-06-2004, 06:19 AM	#1
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,740	Show me fear! (the emotion game) The idea is simple: You have to find a situation where a character feels/displays a certain emotion / disposition. The emotion doesn't have to be explicitly mentioned (ex: Gandalf was angry at Pippin), it can also be implied by the context: (ex: by yelling 'Fool of a Took', that would mean he's angry). Alright - that clarification was perhaps obvious, most feelings and emotions are inferred from contexts, not spelled out. Another obvious rule is that there are many possible replies to each request, so whoever gets to find a situation first and get it confirmed by the one who requested it, can post a new one. Example: Find me a situation when someone feels overwhelming pain. Answer: Hurin, being made to watch what happens to his family by Morgoth. Another possible answer: Feanor, discovering his Silmarils were taken. Or you can interpret pain as physical pain and answer: Morgoth, when he was burnt by the Silmarils. NEW RULE: You also have to quote or at least state specifically that part of the narration that illustrates the answer, in order to prove your point. Any questions? Do I get greenlight for this game, Sauce? __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass. Last edited by Evisse the Blue; 06-09-2004 at 01:31 AM.

06-06-2004, 03:32 PM	#2
The Perky Ent Maniacal Mage Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Setting sail for Umbar, with Firefoot at my side! Posts: 3,332	Sounds cool. You have to have a creative mind in order to make this easier. Anyways, Evisse, I'm not aware you need the Saucepan Man's approval. I think, you just go, and if it doesn't work, he closes it. But then, you have been in the Quiz Room longer than I have. Your call. __________________ 'But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.'

06-07-2004, 01:51 AM	#3
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,740	Let's get the show on the road You're right, Perky, guess I was just trying to be on the 'extra' safe side So here's the first: Find me an instance of honest remorse! __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

06-07-2004, 02:01 AM	#4
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,816	Boromir to Frodo after he had chased after the Hobbit and cursed him: He rose and passed his hand over his eyes, dashing away the tears. 'What have I said?' he cried. 'What have I done? Frodo, Frodo!' he called. 'Come back! A madness took me, but it has passed. Come back!' -- 'Fellowship of the Ring'; "The Breaking of the Fellowship" __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.

06-07-2004, 02:07 AM	#5
Evisse the Blue Brightness of a Blade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wherever I may roam Posts: 2,740	Nice to see you around here, pio! :) Yes, and exactly the one I had in mind. Your go! __________________ And no one was ill, and everyone was pleased, except those who had to mow the grass.

06-07-2004, 02:17 AM	#6
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,816	Show me a moment of gladness brought on by mercy and justice. __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.