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More Middle-earth Stuff Mar 26, 2021 17:11:03 GMT -6 Falconer likes this

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I'm entertaining a thought about changing the class names to fit a Middle-earth setting. Game mechanics are otherwise unchanged. I'm going to follow the list of MERP classes, but I'm assuming that D&D/OSR will be used.

Fighter is renamed Warrior.
Magic-user is renamed Lore Master.
Cleric is renamed Healer.
Thief is renamed Burglar.
Bard is renamed Minstrel.
Ranger is renamed Hunter. That way "ranger" can refer to the Rangers of the North or the Rangers of Ithilien.

Not sure if I'll actually do this, except maybe for healer and burglar. Just a passing fancy.

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Grognard Day: If an old-school D&D player sees his shadow, it means his group will spend six more weeks playing 5E.

The primary lightsaber colors are red, green, and blue. The primary pigment saber colors are cyan, magenta, and yellow.

RIP: Levius Heights, Oscar Schipps, Benvolio Bucket. I wish I could have played you longer.

tkdco2 Level 10 Necromancer Posts: 2,239	More Middle-earth Stuff Mar 26, 2021 17:45:57 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tkdco2 on Mar 26, 2021 17:45:57 GMT -6 Tolkien in Space
	Grognard Day: If an old-school D&D player sees his shadow, it means his group will spend six more weeks playing 5E. The primary lightsaber colors are red, green, and blue. The primary pigment saber colors are cyan, magenta, and yellow. RIP: Levius Heights, Oscar Schipps, Benvolio Bucket. I wish I could have played you longer.

tkdco2 Level 10 Necromancer Posts: 2,239	More Middle-earth Stuff Apr 12, 2021 15:08:17 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tkdco2 on Apr 12, 2021 15:08:17 GMT -6 Eight Times LOTR Heroes were Jerks
	Grognard Day: If an old-school D&D player sees his shadow, it means his group will spend six more weeks playing 5E. The primary lightsaber colors are red, green, and blue. The primary pigment saber colors are cyan, magenta, and yellow. RIP: Levius Heights, Oscar Schipps, Benvolio Bucket. I wish I could have played you longer.

tkdco2 Level 10 Necromancer Posts: 2,239	More Middle-earth Stuff Apr 15, 2021 23:35:51 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tkdco2 on Apr 15, 2021 23:35:51 GMT -6 The lifespans of Tolkien's races: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkbwalpGkfk
	Grognard Day: If an old-school D&D player sees his shadow, it means his group will spend six more weeks playing 5E. The primary lightsaber colors are red, green, and blue. The primary pigment saber colors are cyan, magenta, and yellow. RIP: Levius Heights, Oscar Schipps, Benvolio Bucket. I wish I could have played you longer.

tkdco2 Level 10 Necromancer Posts: 2,239	More Middle-earth Stuff Apr 17, 2021 19:23:22 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tkdco2 on Apr 17, 2021 19:23:22 GMT -6 Here's a look at several MERP products: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwRyZkoBFf0
	Grognard Day: If an old-school D&D player sees his shadow, it means his group will spend six more weeks playing 5E. The primary lightsaber colors are red, green, and blue. The primary pigment saber colors are cyan, magenta, and yellow. RIP: Levius Heights, Oscar Schipps, Benvolio Bucket. I wish I could have played you longer.

tkdco2 Level 10 Necromancer Posts: 2,239	More Middle-earth Stuff May 3, 2021 12:53:01 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tkdco2 on May 3, 2021 12:53:01 GMT -6 If you need to get your players familiar with Middle-earth ASAP, show them this brief summary of The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings.
	Grognard Day: If an old-school D&D player sees his shadow, it means his group will spend six more weeks playing 5E. The primary lightsaber colors are red, green, and blue. The primary pigment saber colors are cyan, magenta, and yellow. RIP: Levius Heights, Oscar Schipps, Benvolio Bucket. I wish I could have played you longer.

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More Middle-earth Stuff May 3, 2021 14:04:24 GMT -6

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This song is Galadriel's Lament for Eldamar, which appears in Fellowship of the Ring. I heard it was supposed to be part of the LOTRO soundtrack but didn't make it to the final cut. Beautiful piece. Music was composed by Thomas Chance. The singer is Jenny Jordan Frogley. The lyrics are by JRR Tolkien, of course, and you can see them here.

Leaves of Gold

It is now on my list of favorites.

Grognard Day: If an old-school D&D player sees his shadow, it means his group will spend six more weeks playing 5E.

The primary lightsaber colors are red, green, and blue. The primary pigment saber colors are cyan, magenta, and yellow.

RIP: Levius Heights, Oscar Schipps, Benvolio Bucket. I wish I could have played you longer.

tkdco2 Level 10 Necromancer Posts: 2,239	More Middle-earth Stuff May 24, 2021 16:53:40 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tkdco2 on May 24, 2021 16:53:40 GMT -6 Elrond has long been my favorite character in Tolkien's works. This video explains his life, which was marked with many tragedies. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocIllUCkTec
	Grognard Day: If an old-school D&D player sees his shadow, it means his group will spend six more weeks playing 5E. The primary lightsaber colors are red, green, and blue. The primary pigment saber colors are cyan, magenta, and yellow. RIP: Levius Heights, Oscar Schipps, Benvolio Bucket. I wish I could have played you longer.

tkdco2 Level 10 Necromancer Posts: 2,239	More Middle-earth Stuff Jul 19, 2021 22:59:47 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tkdco2 on Jul 19, 2021 22:59:47 GMT -6 Are you like this when you watch the films? Or is it someone you know? www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4OtvRj_Ij8
	Grognard Day: If an old-school D&D player sees his shadow, it means his group will spend six more weeks playing 5E. The primary lightsaber colors are red, green, and blue. The primary pigment saber colors are cyan, magenta, and yellow. RIP: Levius Heights, Oscar Schipps, Benvolio Bucket. I wish I could have played you longer.

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More Middle-earth Stuff Nov 28, 2021 18:19:18 GMT -6 ThrorII likes this

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Tolkien fan #1: "Gil-galad was Fingon's son. It says so in the Silmarillion."

Tolkien fan #2: "Christopher Tolkien said that was an editorial mistake. Orodreth is Gil-galad's father."

Tolkien fan#3: "Guys, you know that Tolkien had a hard time deciding whose son Gil-galad was. Finrod was once in the running, and maybe one of Feanor's sons."

Tolkien fan#1: "Who was Gil-galad's mother?"

Tolkien fan#2: "I don't know, but she sure slept around a lot!"

Grognard Day: If an old-school D&D player sees his shadow, it means his group will spend six more weeks playing 5E.

The primary lightsaber colors are red, green, and blue. The primary pigment saber colors are cyan, magenta, and yellow.

RIP: Levius Heights, Oscar Schipps, Benvolio Bucket. I wish I could have played you longer.

tkdco2 Level 10 Necromancer Posts: 2,239	More Middle-earth Stuff Dec 11, 2021 22:03:59 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tkdco2 on Dec 11, 2021 22:03:59 GMT -6 Steampunk Numenor
	Last Edit: Dec 11, 2021 22:04:18 GMT -6 by tkdco2 Grognard Day: If an old-school D&D player sees his shadow, it means his group will spend six more weeks playing 5E. The primary lightsaber colors are red, green, and blue. The primary pigment saber colors are cyan, magenta, and yellow. RIP: Levius Heights, Oscar Schipps, Benvolio Bucket. I wish I could have played you longer.

tkdco2 Level 10 Necromancer Posts: 2,239	More Middle-earth Stuff Dec 13, 2021 18:08:53 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tkdco2 on Dec 13, 2021 18:08:53 GMT -6 While I try not to plug stuff, this is a worthy charity Donating copies of The Hobbit to kids in need
	Grognard Day: If an old-school D&D player sees his shadow, it means his group will spend six more weeks playing 5E. The primary lightsaber colors are red, green, and blue. The primary pigment saber colors are cyan, magenta, and yellow. RIP: Levius Heights, Oscar Schipps, Benvolio Bucket. I wish I could have played you longer.

ampleframework Level 9 Sorcerer Just a wee Elf Posts: 1,520	More Middle-earth Stuff Dec 21, 2021 18:56:33 GMT -6 tkdco2 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ampleframework on Dec 21, 2021 18:56:33 GMT -6 You posted this one yet? Behind the first "Middle Earth" video game link
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tkdco2 Level 10 Necromancer Posts: 2,239	More Middle-earth Stuff Dec 22, 2021 14:19:16 GMT -6 ampleframework likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tkdco2 on Dec 22, 2021 14:19:16 GMT -6 Thanks, I didn't know about that one. I didn't own a computer until 2000, so I missed out on this game.
	Grognard Day: If an old-school D&D player sees his shadow, it means his group will spend six more weeks playing 5E. The primary lightsaber colors are red, green, and blue. The primary pigment saber colors are cyan, magenta, and yellow. RIP: Levius Heights, Oscar Schipps, Benvolio Bucket. I wish I could have played you longer.

Falconer Global Moderator Cleric of OD&D Posts: 2,649	More Middle-earth Stuff Dec 24, 2021 21:45:05 GMT -6 ampleframework likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Falconer on Dec 24, 2021 21:45:05 GMT -6 I played that as a kid. Can’t recall if the version I played had graphics, though. I think it was all text.
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More Middle-earth Stuff Mar 13, 2022 1:50:59 GMT -6

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Where there's a whip, there's a way!

Admit it, you LOVE that song! So do the folks reacting to the video.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=jU_iEDka3Yc

Not to be outdone, here's the disco version, when Sauron wants to bust a move.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MFoXO0j0wE

Grognard Day: If an old-school D&D player sees his shadow, it means his group will spend six more weeks playing 5E.

The primary lightsaber colors are red, green, and blue. The primary pigment saber colors are cyan, magenta, and yellow.

RIP: Levius Heights, Oscar Schipps, Benvolio Bucket. I wish I could have played you longer.

tkdco2 Level 10 Necromancer Posts: 2,239	More Middle-earth Stuff Mar 18, 2022 18:38:06 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tkdco2 on Mar 18, 2022 18:38:06 GMT -6 Here's a long (90 minutes) discussion about why Tolkien's elves are so popular Why do we love J.R.R. Tolkien's Elves?
	Grognard Day: If an old-school D&D player sees his shadow, it means his group will spend six more weeks playing 5E. The primary lightsaber colors are red, green, and blue. The primary pigment saber colors are cyan, magenta, and yellow. RIP: Levius Heights, Oscar Schipps, Benvolio Bucket. I wish I could have played you longer.

tkdco2 Level 10 Necromancer Posts: 2,239	More Middle-earth Stuff Apr 21, 2022 4:07:04 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tkdco2 on Apr 21, 2022 4:07:04 GMT -6 Did Pippin Save Middle Earth?
	Grognard Day: If an old-school D&D player sees his shadow, it means his group will spend six more weeks playing 5E. The primary lightsaber colors are red, green, and blue. The primary pigment saber colors are cyan, magenta, and yellow. RIP: Levius Heights, Oscar Schipps, Benvolio Bucket. I wish I could have played you longer.

tkdco2 Level 10 Necromancer Posts: 2,239	More Middle-earth Stuff Apr 25, 2022 14:28:59 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tkdco2 on Apr 25, 2022 14:28:59 GMT -6 Here's an interesting craft: Hobbit hole in a cup
	Grognard Day: If an old-school D&D player sees his shadow, it means his group will spend six more weeks playing 5E. The primary lightsaber colors are red, green, and blue. The primary pigment saber colors are cyan, magenta, and yellow. RIP: Levius Heights, Oscar Schipps, Benvolio Bucket. I wish I could have played you longer.

tkdco2 Level 10 Necromancer Posts: 2,239	More Middle-earth Stuff Apr 25, 2022 14:51:29 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tkdco2 on Apr 25, 2022 14:51:29 GMT -6 Video: Tolkien reads Beren and Luthien poem
	Grognard Day: If an old-school D&D player sees his shadow, it means his group will spend six more weeks playing 5E. The primary lightsaber colors are red, green, and blue. The primary pigment saber colors are cyan, magenta, and yellow. RIP: Levius Heights, Oscar Schipps, Benvolio Bucket. I wish I could have played you longer.

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