Lord of the Rings: The Ultimate Self-Insert

I'll be in.

Then that's... 9, possibly 10 players. Hmm.

edited 21st Oct '10 1:20:53 AM by E.H.Grayson

So when are you deciding who gets what?

Now that we have ten (Yes, ten. I'm going to run with this, unless someone wants to drop out.) I'm going to run the numbers. I'll post who is the Ringbearer, as well as (if you guys want) who gets what weapons.

Sweet, expanded fellowship! Anyway, I wouldn't mind either wielding a spear or being some sort of healer/diplomat/scholar.

Though, uh, the last two may not be to useful (unless it meant I'd be able to provide plot exposition? At the cost of being a crap fighter, though, probably... >_>)

edited 21st Oct '10 7:08:39 AM by E.H.Grayson

So basically you want to be the Combat Medic. Okay, I think that works. You're member 10!

Hmm, I think we should have random weapons but be allowed to trade if we're really unhappy with them

That's an excellent idea.

Okay, before I set everything up, I want to know the name you'll be called in-game.

Edward of Dale

(Is there a town called Dale in Middle-Earth? But, uh, I am Edward of 'insert small town/village name here')

It would actually depend on what race I am if I'm to be canonically correct. Also, I would prefer to wield a bow (look at my name) but I don't mind if I don't.

• Elf: Ilisti
• Dwarf: Uskot
• Human: Marast
• Hobbit: Rob (Robikko)

I realize you're full, but in case somebody drops out I wish to play.

Keith of Taney (pronouced Taw-knee to those curious)

I think I might go with Tyrean.

Okay, here's what the numbers said. The Ringbearer is Lord Larsa (unless you don't want to be, then it goes to Fauxlosophe if he's still in, and if not then it's me). Everyone gets their choice of weapons, and while it would be nice if we were all humans other races are allowed. Once I get confirmation that everyone's in I'll launch the RP, the discussion, and the Works page.

Wait, why do you want everyone to be humans? Does it matter?

Thinking about it, shouldn't there be at least one dwarf and an elf just so the people at the Council of Elrond don't claim that Humans are hogging the task?

I think Absynthe wants people to act as close to what they are as they can, which may be hard if people are members of imaginary and magical races. Still I maintain my point, the dwarfs and elves won't be happy with an all human Fellowship.

edited 21st Oct '10 6:12:00 PM by daltar

You're all right, as usual. I'm not some kind of control freak, so whatever race you want to be is cool.

Eadwyn (Aeduini) of Aldburg, from Rohan.

Something of a Combat Medic and skilled with horses. Armed with a spear.

So yeah, that's my character.

edited 22nd Oct '10 1:56:01 AM by E.H.Grayson

I shall accept the ring as my prize burden. I am but an honest ranger of the North.

My weapon shall be an otherwise unremarkable mithril longsword.

edited 22nd Oct '10 10:40:49 AM by Shichibukai

I think I'm going to take the Ithilien Ranger route; Bow, Sword and serious Guerrilla skills.

Also, the Ring in the hands of a Man? This can only end badly.

My weapon shall be an otherwise unremarkable mithril longsword.

Unremarkable apart from being made from possibly the rarest/most valuable material in the setting?

edited 22nd Oct '10 11:46:26 AM by Deadbeatloser22

You sure a human should be in charge of the ring?

Ilisti of Lothlorien.

Don't worry, the fellowship can alway end in horrendous disaster as the humans kill each other after the ring.

Or you know, you can all support each other and the Ringbearer in his arduous task. And smack him in the head if he starts to act funny

Considering the fact the plot happens in the first place because of how easily the Ring corrupts humans...