The Greater of Two Evils Discussion Thread

Tig · 05-16-2006, 11:49 PM

I'm new to the site here, but right off I'm hoping for a successful RP. I'll explain my storyline in a few moments here, once I get my terms straightened out. Alright. First off, I only want people in the RP who have previous experience in the field. I want everyone to use the best spelling and grammar they can, and as long as you meet these requirements there should be no problems. I know I'm not asking for much, but I don't need much.

As far as the RP itself goes I ask that every post is at least three sentences long, is as descriptive as possible without being ridiculous, and doesn't drag on into the 4th age. I shall now go on to explain my story idea, in which the entire RP will be based on...

It is the 3rd age of middle-earth, and the war of the ring shadows the world. As Sauron strives to return to his former power, a couple of hobbits, lead by Gollum, race to Mount Doom in hopes of destroying the one ring. Meanwhile, Isengard has unleashed its army upon the free people, in a mighty attempt to overthrow and ruin those in power. Saruman's fleets of Orcs have but one purpose, to rid the world of men, but in this late hour the ring draws near to its end and Saruman dreads this most. Sending out a party of Uruk super-elites the Wizard wishes to recover the ring from the hobbits and take it for himself, once and for all, realising there cannot be two lords of the ring... Sauron will not like this one bit, but which is the greater evil... Who will emerge victorious, claim the ring as his, and rule over all of middle-earth!?

So, what do you think? If you're interested then sign up here, you can be good or evil, whichever you choose. If you're evil though you must know what side you fight for, Isengard or Mordor. I'll make the actual RP thread once I have a few takers.

Any questions? Just ask. Thank you for taking the time to read this.

Acalewia · 05-17-2006, 01:23 PM

So this takes place around the time of LotR?

Tig · 05-17-2006, 03:44 PM

This takes place during LotR. As the war of the ring rages on, Saruman the white turns on Sauron, wanting to claim the ring for himself. As Gandalf said, "There is only one lord of the ring, and he dose not share power!" This RP is a sort of, "What if Saruman realised Gandalf was right?" That in the end he'd end up just like the others, for Sauron has no mercy, and so decides he will take the ring as his own and rule over middle-earth the way he wants. So, this RP is plotting the free people against Mordor against Isengard, a three way battle that only one can win. See?

Curubethion · 05-17-2006, 11:38 PM

Cool. I wish I could join, but I'm waay too committed now with all my RPGs.

Tig · 05-18-2006, 11:40 PM

Man, nobody seems to be taking to the RP. This is a let down, though there's nothing I can do about it, and I'll just have to keep checking back to see if things have changed. If anyone is interested please speak up, but even if you're busy with something else I ask that you help spread the word for me. Not that any of you owe me a favor, but maybe if you're not accepting any more people into your RP at the time that somebody wants to join one you could just point them in my direction? Eh, what d'you say?

Acalewia · 05-19-2006, 01:34 PM

RPG Casting Call, great way to advertise your RPG.
I might join, but no promises.

Gordis · 05-19-2006, 02:59 PM

Now that proposal sounds interesting... It might be quite fun to play. I might join if you find other players.

Acalewia · 05-20-2006, 10:36 AM

Do we need to registar our characters here?

Tig · 05-20-2006, 01:07 PM

Yeah, this is the discussion form, so I'd say so. Just list your characters name, race, weapons, what side you'll be fighting for, and a brief description of your character and what role they play in the war of the ring. Is that fine? I don't think it's asking too much. Alright, that's all I ask that you do, after I get a few people, like 2 or 3, then I'll make the RP itself.

Gordis · 05-21-2006, 11:55 AM

Could you tell on what date in LOTR do you wish to start? Where in the book do we deviate from Canon into the AU?

Mouth of the Dark Lord · 05-21-2006, 01:39 PM

Sorry, didn't mean to post here. I somehow ended up on the wrong page.

Mouth of the Dark Lord · 05-21-2006, 01:50 PM

Damn it, I keep getting back here some how. When I post it jumps me back here. Sorry, again.

Tig · 05-21-2006, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mouth of the Dark Lord

Sorry, didn't mean to post here. I somehow ended up on the wrong page.

Um, ok...

Back to the RP.
I can't give an exact date, as I must admit I am far less Tolkien smart than most -- if not all people here (but I doubt that), I'm just a simple fan who loves RP... I'll give you an event though, and maybe you could know a date from that. *nods* We will be starting in FotR, after Gandalf warned Saruman of Sauron's unwillingness to share power. Our story will truly start at the launch of the attack at Amon Hen. For storyline purposes I will be playing Saruman, if I can find a lead Uruk-hai, but if I can't I will myself play the Uruk and just claim to have received orders from Saruman. If need be I'll play entire armies, I don't mind doing work to make the RP last. Does this help at all?

Gordis · 05-21-2006, 03:27 PM

Thanks, Tig.

The attack at Path Galen happened on February 26, 3019.

Gandalf was captured by Saruman on July 10 3018, escaped on September 18, 3018.

By the way, are you aware that Saruman wanted the Ring for himself long before Gandalf told him that Sauron wouldn't share Power? He was smart enough to understand that much himself.

For instance, Saruman knew where the Shire was located, and had spies there for a long time, but didn't tell Sauron, who lost precious time, ordering the nazgul to look for the Shire in the Vales of Anduin, on the wrong side of the Misty Mounains.
Moreover, Sauron knew of Saruman's double dealings, because the nazgul discovered that he had spies in the Shire all along. Only Sauron decided to deal with Saruman later...

Tig · 05-21-2006, 09:17 PM

Really? No I did not, but interesting. I guess my RP has become more of a 'What if the acted on their knowledge?' then, hasn't it? Ha, thank you for pointing this out.

Acalewia · 05-22-2006, 05:10 PM

Limits?

Tig · 05-22-2006, 09:55 PM

Limits on what?

Acalewia · 05-23-2006, 01:22 PM

Are there limits to how many Characters one can control?

Tig · 05-23-2006, 03:50 PM

No, there is no limit. I don't feel that I have the right to restrict the number of characters that some one plays (unless there is a set number of characters that will be in a group, like the fellowship), because everyone should know their own limits and restrict themselves from using more characters than they can handle.

Tig · 06-03-2006, 07:24 PM

Damn, still no takers?

05-16-2006, 11:49 PM	#1
Tig Hobbit Join Date: May 2006 Location: New England Posts: 37	The Greater of Two Evils Discussion Thread I'm new to the site here, but right off I'm hoping for a successful RP. I'll explain my storyline in a few moments here, once I get my terms straightened out. Alright. First off, I only want people in the RP who have previous experience in the field. I want everyone to use the best spelling and grammar they can, and as long as you meet these requirements there should be no problems. I know I'm not asking for much, but I don't need much. As far as the RP itself goes I ask that every post is at least three sentences long, is as descriptive as possible without being ridiculous, and doesn't drag on into the 4th age. I shall now go on to explain my story idea, in which the entire RP will be based on... It is the 3rd age of middle-earth, and the war of the ring shadows the world. As Sauron strives to return to his former power, a couple of hobbits, lead by Gollum, race to Mount Doom in hopes of destroying the one ring. Meanwhile, Isengard has unleashed its army upon the free people, in a mighty attempt to overthrow and ruin those in power. Saruman's fleets of Orcs have but one purpose, to rid the world of men, but in this late hour the ring draws near to its end and Saruman dreads this most. Sending out a party of Uruk super-elites the Wizard wishes to recover the ring from the hobbits and take it for himself, once and for all, realising there cannot be two lords of the ring... Sauron will not like this one bit, but which is the greater evil... Who will emerge victorious, claim the ring as his, and rule over all of middle-earth!? So, what do you think? If you're interested then sign up here, you can be good or evil, whichever you choose. If you're evil though you must know what side you fight for, Isengard or Mordor. I'll make the actual RP thread once I have a few takers. Any questions? Just ask. Thank you for taking the time to read this. __________________ "Hey ho! To the pub I go, To heal my heart and drown my woe. Rain my fall and wind may blow, But there still be many miles to go! Sweet is the sound of the pouring rain, and the stream that falls from hill to plain. Better than rain or rippling brook... Is a mug of beer inside this Took!"

05-17-2006, 01:23 PM	#2
Acalewia Halfelven Daughter of the Dunedain, President of Entmoot Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In trouble. As usual. Posts: 4,674	So this takes place around the time of LotR? __________________ "Acaly und Hektor fur Presidants fur EntMut fur life!"~ inked Don't meddle in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup. "Don't be such a sour wolf" Stiles ~ Heart Monitor http://www.wattpad.com/user/IceQueenofMitera

05-17-2006, 03:44 PM	#3
Tig Hobbit Join Date: May 2006 Location: New England Posts: 37	This takes place during LotR. As the war of the ring rages on, Saruman the white turns on Sauron, wanting to claim the ring for himself. As Gandalf said, "There is only one lord of the ring, and he dose not share power!" This RP is a sort of, "What if Saruman realised Gandalf was right?" That in the end he'd end up just like the others, for Sauron has no mercy, and so decides he will take the ring as his own and rule over middle-earth the way he wants. So, this RP is plotting the free people against Mordor against Isengard, a three way battle that only one can win. See? __________________ "Hey ho! To the pub I go, To heal my heart and drown my woe. Rain my fall and wind may blow, But there still be many miles to go! Sweet is the sound of the pouring rain, and the stream that falls from hill to plain. Better than rain or rippling brook... Is a mug of beer inside this Took!"

05-17-2006, 11:38 PM	#4
Curubethion Fenway Ranger, Lord of Red Sox Nation Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: College! Posts: 1,976	Cool. I wish I could join, but I'm waay too committed now with all my RPGs. __________________ Adventure...betrayal...heroism... Atharon: where heroes are born. My wife once said to me—when I'd been writing for ten or fifteen years—that I could always go back to being a nuclear engineer. And I said to her, 'Harriet, would you let someone who quit his job to go write fantasy anywhere near your nuclear reactor? I wouldn't!' (Robert Jordan)

05-18-2006, 11:40 PM	#5
Tig Hobbit Join Date: May 2006 Location: New England Posts: 37	Man, nobody seems to be taking to the RP. This is a let down, though there's nothing I can do about it, and I'll just have to keep checking back to see if things have changed. If anyone is interested please speak up, but even if you're busy with something else I ask that you help spread the word for me. Not that any of you owe me a favor, but maybe if you're not accepting any more people into your RP at the time that somebody wants to join one you could just point them in my direction? Eh, what d'you say? __________________ "Hey ho! To the pub I go, To heal my heart and drown my woe. Rain my fall and wind may blow, But there still be many miles to go! Sweet is the sound of the pouring rain, and the stream that falls from hill to plain. Better than rain or rippling brook... Is a mug of beer inside this Took!"

05-19-2006, 01:34 PM	#6
Acalewia Halfelven Daughter of the Dunedain, President of Entmoot Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In trouble. As usual. Posts: 4,674	RPG Casting Call, great way to advertise your RPG. I might join, but no promises. __________________ "Acaly und Hektor fur Presidants fur EntMut fur life!"~ inked Don't meddle in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup. "Don't be such a sour wolf" Stiles ~ Heart Monitor http://www.wattpad.com/user/IceQueenofMitera

05-19-2006, 02:59 PM	#7
Gordis Lady of the Ulairi Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Minas Morgul Posts: 2,783	Now that proposal sounds interesting... It might be quite fun to play. I might join if you find other players.

05-20-2006, 10:36 AM	#8
Acalewia Halfelven Daughter of the Dunedain, President of Entmoot Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In trouble. As usual. Posts: 4,674	Do we need to registar our characters here? __________________ "Acaly und Hektor fur Presidants fur EntMut fur life!"~ inked Don't meddle in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup. "Don't be such a sour wolf" Stiles ~ Heart Monitor http://www.wattpad.com/user/IceQueenofMitera

05-20-2006, 01:07 PM	#9
Tig Hobbit Join Date: May 2006 Location: New England Posts: 37	Yeah, this is the discussion form, so I'd say so. Just list your characters name, race, weapons, what side you'll be fighting for, and a brief description of your character and what role they play in the war of the ring. Is that fine? I don't think it's asking too much. Alright, that's all I ask that you do, after I get a few people, like 2 or 3, then I'll make the RP itself. __________________ "Hey ho! To the pub I go, To heal my heart and drown my woe. Rain my fall and wind may blow, But there still be many miles to go! Sweet is the sound of the pouring rain, and the stream that falls from hill to plain. Better than rain or rippling brook... Is a mug of beer inside this Took!"

05-21-2006, 11:55 AM	#10
Gordis Lady of the Ulairi Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Minas Morgul Posts: 2,783	Could you tell on what date in LOTR do you wish to start? Where in the book do we deviate from Canon into the AU?

05-21-2006, 01:39 PM	#11
Mouth of the Dark Lord Hobbit Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 15	Sorry, didn't mean to post here. I somehow ended up on the wrong page. __________________ "What funny little birds, they have no wings. Oh, what shall we do with these funny little things?!" -Singing Warg Riders In "The Hobbit" Animated Movie. Last edited by Mouth of the Dark Lord : 05-21-2006 at 01:48 PM.

05-21-2006, 01:50 PM	#12
Mouth of the Dark Lord Hobbit Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 15	Damn it, I keep getting back here some how. When I post it jumps me back here. Sorry, again. __________________ "What funny little birds, they have no wings. Oh, what shall we do with these funny little things?!" -Singing Warg Riders In "The Hobbit" Animated Movie. Last edited by Mouth of the Dark Lord : 05-21-2006 at 01:51 PM.

05-21-2006, 03:27 PM	#14
Gordis Lady of the Ulairi Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Minas Morgul Posts: 2,783	Thanks, Tig. The attack at Path Galen happened on February 26, 3019. Gandalf was captured by Saruman on July 10 3018, escaped on September 18, 3018. By the way, are you aware that Saruman wanted the Ring for himself long before Gandalf told him that Sauron wouldn't share Power? He was smart enough to understand that much himself. For instance, Saruman knew where the Shire was located, and had spies there for a long time, but didn't tell Sauron, who lost precious time, ordering the nazgul to look for the Shire in the Vales of Anduin, on the wrong side of the Misty Mounains. Moreover, Sauron knew of Saruman's double dealings, because the nazgul discovered that he had spies in the Shire all along. Only Sauron decided to deal with Saruman later...

05-21-2006, 09:17 PM	#15
Tig Hobbit Join Date: May 2006 Location: New England Posts: 37	Really? No I did not, but interesting. I guess my RP has become more of a 'What if the acted on their knowledge?' then, hasn't it? Ha, thank you for pointing this out. __________________ "Hey ho! To the pub I go, To heal my heart and drown my woe. Rain my fall and wind may blow, But there still be many miles to go! Sweet is the sound of the pouring rain, and the stream that falls from hill to plain. Better than rain or rippling brook... Is a mug of beer inside this Took!"

05-22-2006, 05:10 PM	#16
Acalewia Halfelven Daughter of the Dunedain, President of Entmoot Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In trouble. As usual. Posts: 4,674	Limits? __________________ "Acaly und Hektor fur Presidants fur EntMut fur life!"~ inked Don't meddle in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup. "Don't be such a sour wolf" Stiles ~ Heart Monitor http://www.wattpad.com/user/IceQueenofMitera

05-22-2006, 09:55 PM	#17
Tig Hobbit Join Date: May 2006 Location: New England Posts: 37	Limits on what? __________________ "Hey ho! To the pub I go, To heal my heart and drown my woe. Rain my fall and wind may blow, But there still be many miles to go! Sweet is the sound of the pouring rain, and the stream that falls from hill to plain. Better than rain or rippling brook... Is a mug of beer inside this Took!"

05-23-2006, 01:22 PM	#18
Acalewia Halfelven Daughter of the Dunedain, President of Entmoot Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In trouble. As usual. Posts: 4,674	Are there limits to how many Characters one can control? __________________ "Acaly und Hektor fur Presidants fur EntMut fur life!"~ inked Don't meddle in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup. "Don't be such a sour wolf" Stiles ~ Heart Monitor http://www.wattpad.com/user/IceQueenofMitera

05-23-2006, 03:50 PM	#19
Tig Hobbit Join Date: May 2006 Location: New England Posts: 37	No, there is no limit. I don't feel that I have the right to restrict the number of characters that some one plays (unless there is a set number of characters that will be in a group, like the fellowship), because everyone should know their own limits and restrict themselves from using more characters than they can handle. __________________ "Hey ho! To the pub I go, To heal my heart and drown my woe. Rain my fall and wind may blow, But there still be many miles to go! Sweet is the sound of the pouring rain, and the stream that falls from hill to plain. Better than rain or rippling brook... Is a mug of beer inside this Took!"

06-03-2006, 07:24 PM	#20
Tig Hobbit Join Date: May 2006 Location: New England Posts: 37	Damn, still no takers? __________________ "Hey ho! To the pub I go, To heal my heart and drown my woe. Rain my fall and wind may blow, But there still be many miles to go! Sweet is the sound of the pouring rain, and the stream that falls from hill to plain. Better than rain or rippling brook... Is a mug of beer inside this Took!"

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