Anduin September 6, 2022 Share September 6, 2022 2 hours ago, Haleth said: That is hilarious. And I see nothing wrong with it. It's very us! 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28233-the-works-of-jrr-tolkien/page/2/#findComment-7636678
Anduin September 23, 2022 Share September 23, 2022 Of all the places Sauron could have laired, why Dol Guldur? Why did he pick a spot where elves had previously lived, with elves currently on two fronts? Those being northern Mirkwood and Lothlorien not so far away. You'd think it'd be a little too hot for him. And if he moved too fast, those very elves would get wind of him and move. He should have picked somewhere further away from elfy attention. Yes, I know it was a bit of a retcon, I'm talking in-universe. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28233-the-works-of-jrr-tolkien/page/2/#findComment-7664939
Haleth September 23, 2022 Share September 23, 2022 The price was a steal? Scenic views? As far as he could get from the Harfoots/Feet? 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28233-the-works-of-jrr-tolkien/page/2/#findComment-7665113
Anduin September 23, 2022 Share September 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Haleth said: The price was a steal? Scenic views? As far as he could get from the Harfoots/Feet? "They'll never suspect I'd set up in an old elf settlement! They'll never bother looking for me here!" My best guess. :) 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28233-the-works-of-jrr-tolkien/page/2/#findComment-7665201
Anduin October 9, 2022 Share October 9, 2022 I was reading a review of a book about the history of D&D, when I spotted something surprising. Quote There some fascinating almost-ran stories, like when TSR nearly acquired the Middle-earth licence but foundered on Christopher Tolkien refusing to grant them permission to publish original fiction. There have been three LOTR RPGs. MERP from Iron Crown Enterprises, plain old LOTR RPG from Decipher, and now The One Ring from Free League Publishing. MERP has short original fiction. Just a few paragraphs, in order to illustrate the tone or set the scene, though I don't know about the others. You could claim that adventure modules are LOTR fiction too, if you're so inclined. There have also been other attempts to put out new Middle-earth stories. The first I know of was Dennis McKiernan. When he couldn't get permission, he changed his stories into the Mithgar universe. There was a Russian fanfic a few years ago too, The Last Ringbearer by Kirill_Yeskov, retelling the 'real' story from the opposite side. And yes, I've tried both of those. Neither struck me as good. Jacqueline Carey's Banewrecker books were essentially retelling LOTR from the perspective of the Witch-king of Angmar, but I don't think she tried putting them officially in LOTR to start with, preferring staying outside with room to be different. One could argue that the movies, the additions to the Hobbit in particular, and now ROP are essentially licenced fanfic put on screen. So, was it a good move for Christoper Tolkien to deny that right, or would you want to read RA Salvatore's Middle-earth stories? Frankly, I lean in favour of a good move. There's something special about LOTR, I feel it stands alone and above other fantasy universes. I want to keep it there. Even though I'm still a fan of ROP. :) Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28233-the-works-of-jrr-tolkien/page/2/#findComment-7691351
Anduin November 7, 2022 Share November 7, 2022 I was in the bookshop today, and noticed The Complete Guide to Middle-earth, by Robert Foster. Weird, I'd never heard of the book or the author, though the Gateway says it's highly regarded. Honestly, my first thought it was an alias for David Day, who keeps reissuing the same book only with the name, cover, and/or interior art changed. I'll admit to buying the Illustrated World for the art. Plus I got one version of his encyclopedia as a present way back when. Anyway, what makes Foster good and Day bad, other than Foster not committing to defining Tom Bombadil's nature? Also, does it contain any information that isn't on the Gateway or the wiki? 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28233-the-works-of-jrr-tolkien/page/2/#findComment-7739077
Anduin March 21, 2023 Share March 21, 2023 I've been reading through the Fall of Numenor. Sadly, it's not the most readable book. Anyway, I hit upon a frustrating moment. Pharazon marries Miriel against her will and usurps her throne. It's never specified what his pitch was. Why she, the rightful queen, went along with it. Close reading suggests that he was the top conquering hero and politician, maybe she needed his support, but it's never actually stated. Funny thing, the show has the opposite situation. She goes off to Middle-earth, he stays behind and rules in her stead. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28233-the-works-of-jrr-tolkien/page/2/#findComment-7924437
Anduin May 29, 2023 Share May 29, 2023 New MTG pic. We get Aragorn! However, what the hell happened to Anduril? It should look like a practical two-handed sword, not that nonsense. This is almost as bad as Faramir in the TTT movie. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28233-the-works-of-jrr-tolkien/page/2/#findComment-8021297
Haleth May 30, 2023 Share May 30, 2023 I'm guessing Twitter is blowing up over that pic. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28233-the-works-of-jrr-tolkien/page/2/#findComment-8022714
Anduin May 30, 2023 Share May 30, 2023 11 hours ago, Haleth said: I'm guessing Twitter is blowing up over that pic. Yes. Some people are taking the whole thing as well as you imagine. I'm a little wary of pictures not in line with description, and indeed the sheer commercialism aspect, but I still like much of the art. Some more pics here. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28233-the-works-of-jrr-tolkien/page/2/#findComment-8023389
Anduin August 1, 2023 Share August 1, 2023 How is it that I've gone 17 years without seeing this? It's... certainly a thing. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28233-the-works-of-jrr-tolkien/page/2/#findComment-8093427
Haleth August 1, 2023 Share August 1, 2023 Well, that's annoying. 🤣 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28233-the-works-of-jrr-tolkien/page/2/#findComment-8093451
Anduin August 1, 2023 Share August 1, 2023 10 hours ago, Haleth said: Well, that's annoying. 🤣 How do you mean? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28233-the-works-of-jrr-tolkien/page/2/#findComment-8093988
Haleth August 1, 2023 Share August 1, 2023 Ear worm. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28233-the-works-of-jrr-tolkien/page/2/#findComment-8094041
Anduin August 1, 2023 Share August 1, 2023 But they're taking the hobbits to Isengard! 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28233-the-works-of-jrr-tolkien/page/2/#findComment-8094047
Haleth August 2, 2023 Share August 2, 2023 ARGH! Day 2 of earworm. 🤣 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28233-the-works-of-jrr-tolkien/page/2/#findComment-8094420
Anduin September 23, 2023 Share September 23, 2023 Upcoming game, Tales of the Shire. The art looks like Jenny Dolfen. I've asked her on Bluesky if it's her, and I'll let you know if she responds. Either way, I'm interested. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28233-the-works-of-jrr-tolkien/page/2/#findComment-8152015
Haleth September 24, 2023 Share September 24, 2023 Pretty! 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28233-the-works-of-jrr-tolkien/page/2/#findComment-8152272
Anduin September 27, 2023 Share September 27, 2023 Jenny Dolfen says it isn't her. I'm hoping it's someone with a similar style, rather than feeding her stuff into an AI art-making program. There must be a better term than that, but I can't think of one. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28233-the-works-of-jrr-tolkien/page/2/#findComment-8156004
Anduin November 4, 2023 Share November 4, 2023 A local aristocrat receives stolen property. Upon hearing that the original owner wants it back, he sets out to destroy it instead. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28233-the-works-of-jrr-tolkien/page/2/#findComment-8197352
Anduin December 13, 2023 Share December 13, 2023 To make up for that last music video I shared, have some Now and for Always. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28233-the-works-of-jrr-tolkien/page/2/#findComment-8240038
Anduin March 25, 2024 Share March 25, 2024 Someone did a pair of trailers for a hypothetical series of Silmarillion movies. Pretty good. One and two. Thing is, I can't place most of the clips they used. Maybe one or two from Game of Thrones, I suspect the Witcher show is in there, but mostly nothing. Doesn't look like AI. Anyone else recognise them? 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28233-the-works-of-jrr-tolkien/page/2/#findComment-8323322
Haleth March 25, 2024 Share March 25, 2024 Sigh. If only. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28233-the-works-of-jrr-tolkien/page/2/#findComment-8323506
Anduin April 11, 2024 Share April 11, 2024 We're getting a new trailer for Tales of the Shire on 22 April. I leave for overseas on the 21st. Of course. Yes, I'll watch it on a tablet. But it's not quite up to my proper desktop setup. Ah well. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28233-the-works-of-jrr-tolkien/page/2/#findComment-8337965
Anduin November 3, 2024 Share November 3, 2024 A short animated movie of the Ainulindalë, the first part of the Silmarillion. Why is YT recommending it to me after nine years? After all the Tolkien content I've consumed on YT, nine years is ridiculous. Anyway, it's not perfect, but it's good. I'll watch the next part tomorrow. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/28233-the-works-of-jrr-tolkien/page/2/#findComment-8497737
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