Padishah Mehmet II Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 So guys, because some things just defy everything with their sheer awesomeness. Lord of the Rings. Tolkien's legendarium.Discuss. Also a hi out to my old bros here.-Dovydas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHTrilogy Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Hmm... it's still a little difficult to get my head round it... I've got the board game though! Quote ~ CHTrilogy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padishah Mehmet II Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share Posted October 14, 2011 Yeah, LotR and generally Tolkien ain't for most people. You have to submerge yourself completely in the world to realize just how frickin' awesome it is. Meh, have you watched the movies?-Dovydas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Kaitan de Storms Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Would this thread include discussion of the Silmarrillion as well? Quote If you like this banner, please feel free to add it to your signature.QUOTE(GregF @ Oct 13 2010, 03:21 AM)Keep in mind that if Star Trek fans had, as a group, said, "No point in talking about this anymore, it's never going to come back," it never WOULD have come back.Do you think you have what it take to climb... Up the Carrion Stair!Credit to Toa Zehvor MT for the banner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padishah Mehmet II Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share Posted October 14, 2011 I planned it to, yeah.-Dovydas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Kaitan de Storms Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Yay! One thing I wish we had was more information on the Dark Elves. The attitude seems to have basically been: "Meh, they didn't want to leave Cuivienen (sp?), so they don't matter." Quote If you like this banner, please feel free to add it to your signature.QUOTE(GregF @ Oct 13 2010, 03:21 AM)Keep in mind that if Star Trek fans had, as a group, said, "No point in talking about this anymore, it's never going to come back," it never WOULD have come back.Do you think you have what it take to climb... Up the Carrion Stair!Credit to Toa Zehvor MT for the banner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padishah Mehmet II Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share Posted October 14, 2011 Bro, you are incredible. I agree 100%, if not more. I dunno about y'all, but the Avari seemed to me really cool and epic, refusing the summons of the gods for the sake of keeping your home is serious business IMO.-Dovydas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varaka Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Loved the books, loved the movies. Not counting The Hobbit, The Fellowship is my favorite of the books, and The Two Towers is my favorite of the films.I can't wait for The Hobbit to come out in theatres. Quote -V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padishah Mehmet II Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share Posted October 14, 2011 Amen to that. If I knew the date for the movie's premiere, I'd have it graffitied on my bedroom wall.-Dovydas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Kaitan de Storms Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I am definitely pumped for the movie adaption of The Hobbit. Although I am slightly worried I might feel a bit odd about it, since it probably won't much resemble the beautiful (and surprisingly faithful) Rankin & Bass adaption I grew up with (it remains my favourite animated movie ever). Quote If you like this banner, please feel free to add it to your signature.QUOTE(GregF @ Oct 13 2010, 03:21 AM)Keep in mind that if Star Trek fans had, as a group, said, "No point in talking about this anymore, it's never going to come back," it never WOULD have come back.Do you think you have what it take to climb... Up the Carrion Stair!Credit to Toa Zehvor MT for the banner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roablin Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Those movies are my favorite movies on the face of the earth. The Hobbit is my favorite book. I've read LOTR once, but it was when I was a lo younger, so I really need to read it again. I also really enjoyed the short story collection, Tales from the Perilous Realm, they aren't part of his Middle Earth mythology (at least not directly, there are some cameos), but they are all still well worth reading, especially for a more casual reader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundalings Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 The Two Towers is one of my favorite books of ever. I've only read The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion, The Hobbit, and the Children of Hurin (most depressing thing I've ever read. Good, though). But I suppose that's most of Tolkien's published stuff, isn't it? I tried reading The Book of Lost Tales but it befuddled me. That was years ago, though, maybe I should try again. Quote I want to THRIVE Not just survive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vak Il Mio Amore Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Considering Peter Jackson is filming The Hobbit (unless I'm dismally mistaken), I think the movie adaption will be excellent! Even when he deviated from Tolkien's works, it was usually to fight the time schedule and it didn't ruin the story too bad unlike most adaptions. Jackson does a beautiful job with Tolkien's works, I trust him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roablin Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 (edited) Is this topic for Roverandom and Tolkien's other stories two? I loved Roverandom and Farmer Giles of Ham. Edited October 14, 2011 by Roablin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Toa Lhikevikk- Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Am currently listening to it in audiobook form. It's freakin awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padishah Mehmet II Posted October 15, 2011 Author Share Posted October 15, 2011 I'd accept it, yeah. Children of Hurin was probably the most epic thing ever. Whatever moron said that tension in Tolkien's writing is dead has evidently never read it.-Dovydas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosthands Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 I found the Silmarillion fascinating, but it still read like the Bible :/ One of the best things about Tolkien's books in my opinion is the appendices. All the maps, the genealogy, the information...it's so helpful, especially in things like the Silmarillion where every Elf seems to have almost exactly the same name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundalings Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 I agree about the Silmarillion, it reads so different because it's an overview. The story of The Children of Hurin was told in a chapter or so in The Silmarillion and then later released as a whole book. I wonder if the other stories exist as notes somewhere in fuller form? I read the appendices to The Lord of the Rings once... I don't think I'll ever do it again. Quote I want to THRIVE Not just survive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padishah Mehmet II Posted October 15, 2011 Author Share Posted October 15, 2011 Actually guys... that was my favourite part of it.Might have something to do with the fact that I'm a history geek.-Dovydas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vataki Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Best series of books I have ever read. And the best series of movies I ever saw. It's basically the best form of everything. Quote naw man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legolover-361 Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 I first read the Lord of the Rings trilogy at ten, eleven years old. I honestly think I was too young; I tried skimming through much of the prose, thought the books were long-winded, and thus didn't touch them for a few years.Fast forward to last year. I reread the series and realized, wait, the books were actually pretty darn good, even with the excessive prose.And now? I think they're amazing. I guess because I write long-winded prose myself, Tolkien's long-winded prose isn't bad in comparison. I love Tolkien's writing style -- it's very descriptive without being tedious or overwhelming. He did a great job with dialogue as well, though I still think it sounds a bit too grand.In all honesty, I prefer the more serious Lord of the Rings trilogy to the much more lighthearted The Hobbit. Quote (( BZPRPG profiles: Kynaera, Nova )) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rausaro Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Would this thread include discussion of the Silmarrillion as well? I still plan to read that book. Is it good? Quote The Redwall RPG; closed nowUpdate: RPG has migrated to another location and merged with another. Update 3/29/14 Still Alive 8+ yearsCredit to Supernova Productions and Expired! for the Avatar.Apparently I'm now Kopaka? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerMiner Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Could someone tell me of all the books/short stories in the Lord of the Rings story? I know about The Hobbit and the Lord of the rings trilogy, but what else is there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roablin Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I first read the Lord of the Rings trilogy at ten, eleven years old. I honestly think I was too young; I tried skimming through much of the prose, thought the books were long-winded, and thus didn't touch them for a few years. Fast forward to last year. I reread the series and realized, wait, the books were actually pretty darn good, even with the excessive prose. And now? I think they're amazing. I guess because I write long-winded prose myself, Tolkien's long-winded prose isn't bad in comparison. I love Tolkien's writing style -- it's very descriptive without being tedious or overwhelming. He did a great job with dialogue as well, though I still think it sounds a bit too grand. In all honesty, I prefer the more serious Lord of the Rings trilogy to the much more lighthearted The Hobbit. That reading it all at ten describes me exactly, which is why I really need to pick up the books again. I loved the movies, the Hobbit, and those short stories, but just wasn't mature enough when I read LOTR. Which do you guys suggest first, The Silmarillion or Lotr? ~Roablin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Kini Hawkeye Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I first read the books when i was about... 9? I was, and still am, very very literate, and so I managed to get through every single book within a matter of weeks, loving every minute of it. Add to that the fact that it was written in (Mostly) Tolkeins own words as it was the un-modernized version... I think i learned about half of my "Old' English speak from it xD On another note i heard that the Hobbit was going to be split into two parts, anyone able to Confirm? Also opinions on John Rhys Davies NOT playing Gimli? It makes me sad... Quote I've been searchin' for the daughter of the Devil Himself,I've been searchin' for an Angel in White,I've been lookin for a woman who's a little of both,and I can sense her but she's nowhere in sight,Cause I can't find a banner ;_; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundalings Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Would this thread include discussion of the Silmarrillion as well? I still plan to read that book. Is it good?I really enjoyed it. It's not written in the format of LotR or The Hobbit, but it is very interesting. I thought the creation story was beautiful. I first read the Lord of the Rings trilogy at ten, eleven years old. I honestly think I was too young; I tried skimming through much of the prose, thought the books were long-winded, and thus didn't touch them for a few years. Fast forward to last year. I reread the series and realized, wait, the books were actually pretty darn good, even with the excessive prose. And now? I think they're amazing. I guess because I write long-winded prose myself, Tolkien's long-winded prose isn't bad in comparison. I love Tolkien's writing style -- it's very descriptive without being tedious or overwhelming. He did a great job with dialogue as well, though I still think it sounds a bit too grand. In all honesty, I prefer the more serious Lord of the Rings trilogy to the much more lighthearted The Hobbit. That reading it all at ten describes me exactly, which is why I really need to pick up the books again. I loved the movies, the Hobbit, and those short stories, but just wasn't mature enough when I read LOTR. Which do you guys suggest first, The Silmarillion or Lotr? ~RoablinI would suggest LotR first. Quote I want to THRIVE Not just survive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vorahk1Panrahk2 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 On another note i heard that the Hobbit was going to be split into two parts, anyone able to Confirm? Also opinions on John Rhys Davies NOT playing Gimli? It makes me sad...The Hobbit is, indeed, going to be in two parts. The first part will release winter of next year, and the second part in winter 2013. Also why would John Rhys Davies need to play Gimli? He's not in The Hobbit. Quote BZPRPG Profiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Kini Hawkeye Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 On another note i heard that the Hobbit was going to be split into two parts, anyone able to Confirm? Also opinions on John Rhys Davies NOT playing Gimli? It makes me sad...The Hobbit is, indeed, going to be in two parts. The first part will release winter of next year, and the second part in winter 2013. Also why would John Rhys Davies need to play Gimli? He's not in The Hobbit. For some reason my brain told me Gimli was in the hobbit. Also thanks for Confirming Quote I've been searchin' for the daughter of the Devil Himself,I've been searchin' for an Angel in White,I've been lookin for a woman who's a little of both,and I can sense her but she's nowhere in sight,Cause I can't find a banner ;_; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddy Mallins Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 So I don't really follow LotR outside of the movies; I love it, but I'm not that in-depth into it (I did at least attempt to read Fellowship of the Ring, but I just got lost (I have actually read through the Hobbit, though)). BUT. Gandalf the Gray costume. =D (that was made for Senior Citizen Day for Spirit Week at my school, and YES that IS an undershirt on my face) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shouting God Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 *sitting here waiting for Children of Hurin adaptation* Quote With the clamor of anvils and the thunder of guns, we rip each day from life's teeth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobui Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Martin Freeman is an apt casting choice for Bilbo: considering that he also played Arthur Dent, he should be no stranger to unexpectedly adventurous characters! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Kaitan de Storms Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Agreed. I honestly can't think of anyone else for the role. Quote If you like this banner, please feel free to add it to your signature.QUOTE(GregF @ Oct 13 2010, 03:21 AM)Keep in mind that if Star Trek fans had, as a group, said, "No point in talking about this anymore, it's never going to come back," it never WOULD have come back.Do you think you have what it take to climb... Up the Carrion Stair!Credit to Toa Zehvor MT for the banner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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