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Those on this site who know me, will know that I'm a major nerd. Primarily I have an obsession with Lord of the Rings.
It is for that reason I ask whether you would be an elf or a dwarf in a fantasy world, and why?
I myself would be an elf considering I prefer to increase my knowledge and have been called elegant within my movement on numerous occasions.
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"Those on this site who know me, will know that I'm a major nerd. Primarily I have an obsession with Lord of the Rings.
It is for that reason I ask whether you would be an elf or a dwarf in a fantasy world, and why?
I myself would be an elf considering I prefer to increase my knowledge and have been called elegant within my movement on numerous occasions.
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Dwarf - no question. Good with my hands, money obsessed, big beard and a shiny helmet  |
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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago
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"Those on this site who know me, will know that I'm a major nerd. Primarily I have an obsession with Lord of the Rings.
It is for that reason I ask whether you would be an elf or a dwarf in a fantasy world, and why?
I myself would be an elf considering I prefer to increase my knowledge and have been called elegant within my movement on numerous occasions.
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Me too! However what version are we talking? Different forms of fantasy have different versions of dwarf and elf. |
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"Those on this site who know me, will know that I'm a major nerd. Primarily I have an obsession with Lord of the Rings.
It is for that reason I ask whether you would be an elf or a dwarf in a fantasy world, and why?
I myself would be an elf considering I prefer to increase my knowledge and have been called elegant within my movement on numerous occasions.
Dwarf - no question. Good with my hands, money obsessed, big beard and a shiny helmet "
Haha!!! You have brilliant reasoning |
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"Those on this site who know me, will know that I'm a major nerd. Primarily I have an obsession with Lord of the Rings.
It is for that reason I ask whether you would be an elf or a dwarf in a fantasy world, and why?
I myself would be an elf considering I prefer to increase my knowledge and have been called elegant within my movement on numerous occasions.
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Ypu do have a look of Galadriel about you  |
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"Those on this site who know me, will know that I'm a major nerd. Primarily I have an obsession with Lord of the Rings.
It is for that reason I ask whether you would be an elf or a dwarf in a fantasy world, and why?
I myself would be an elf considering I prefer to increase my knowledge and have been called elegant within my movement on numerous occasions.
Me too! However what version are we talking? Different forms of fantasy have different versions of dwarf and elf. "
I'm basing it on the OG of fantasy lore, and going off of Tolkiens versions |
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"Those on this site who know me, will know that I'm a major nerd. Primarily I have an obsession with Lord of the Rings.
It is for that reason I ask whether you would be an elf or a dwarf in a fantasy world, and why?
I myself would be an elf considering I prefer to increase my knowledge and have been called elegant within my movement on numerous occasions.
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I’ll be which ever one you’d like to shag  |
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"Those on this site who know me, will know that I'm a major nerd. Primarily I have an obsession with Lord of the Rings.
It is for that reason I ask whether you would be an elf or a dwarf in a fantasy world, and why?
I myself would be an elf considering I prefer to increase my knowledge and have been called elegant within my movement on numerous occasions.
Ypu do have a look of Galadriel about you "
I was thinking more Tauriel considering the colour of my hair  |
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"Those on this site who know me, will know that I'm a major nerd. Primarily I have an obsession with Lord of the Rings.
It is for that reason I ask whether you would be an elf or a dwarf in a fantasy world, and why?
I myself would be an elf considering I prefer to increase my knowledge and have been called elegant within my movement on numerous occasions.
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What do you call a Vegetarian Dwarf??
Elfy  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Those on this site who know me, will know that I'm a major nerd. Primarily I have an obsession with Lord of the Rings.
It is for that reason I ask whether you would be an elf or a dwarf in a fantasy world, and why?
I myself would be an elf considering I prefer to increase my knowledge and have been called elegant within my movement on numerous occasions.
What do you call a Vegetarian Dwarf??
Elfy "
That's amazing |
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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago
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"Those on this site who know me, will know that I'm a major nerd. Primarily I have an obsession with Lord of the Rings.
It is for that reason I ask whether you would be an elf or a dwarf in a fantasy world, and why?
I myself would be an elf considering I prefer to increase my knowledge and have been called elegant within my movement on numerous occasions.
Me too! However what version are we talking? Different forms of fantasy have different versions of dwarf and elf.
I'm basing it on the OG of fantasy lore, and going off of Tolkiens versions "
Probably elf, dwarves are too loud and brash. I tend to think things through much more. The additional senses and agile nature are a bonus too. |
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"Those on this site who know me, will know that I'm a major nerd. Primarily I have an obsession with Lord of the Rings.
It is for that reason I ask whether you would be an elf or a dwarf in a fantasy world, and why?
I myself would be an elf considering I prefer to increase my knowledge and have been called elegant within my movement on numerous occasions.
Ypu do have a look of Galadriel about you
I was thinking more Tauriel considering the colour of my hair "
Oooo - you have a point there! |
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Dwarf, mainly because i practically am one!
Jokes aside I appreciate that stout resolute nature, I'm a working class guy and that's the way dwarves come across to me. Hard working no nonsense folk.
Also they make the best weapons and armour, you can keep your elven mithril. I'd rather have have something smithed by the hands of Moradin himself.
Truth me told I'm a massive geek and love both but you made my pick one so I've chosen my side.
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Imin and Tata love story ? First elf’s to awake during the age of the tree or the first age as hobbits call it haha, but yeah I pick elf’s for many of reason hah. I’m abit of lotr nerd myself. Nasril ftw hah |
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"Those on this site who know me, will know that I'm a major nerd. Primarily I have an obsession with Lord of the Rings.
It is for that reason I ask whether you would be an elf or a dwarf in a fantasy world, and why?
I myself would be an elf considering I prefer to increase my knowledge and have been called elegant within my movement on numerous occasions.
Ypu do have a look of Galadriel about you
I was thinking more Tauriel considering the colour of my hair
Oooo - you have a point there! "
Actually, though - i was basing my opinion on your fourth (i think) pic - the one where your hands are covering your breasts - your hair colour is more silver in that one
Actually, im a sucker for redheads and im afraid for tauriel id be on the next plane! |
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"Those on this site who know me, will know that I'm a major nerd. Primarily I have an obsession with Lord of the Rings.
It is for that reason I ask whether you would be an elf or a dwarf in a fantasy world, and why?
I myself would be an elf considering I prefer to increase my knowledge and have been called elegant within my movement on numerous occasions.
What do you call a Vegetarian Dwarf??
Elfy
That's amazing "
I wouldnt go that far |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Those on this site who know me, will know that I'm a major nerd. Primarily I have an obsession with Lord of the Rings.
It is for that reason I ask whether you would be an elf or a dwarf in a fantasy world, and why?
I myself would be an elf considering I prefer to increase my knowledge and have been called elegant within my movement on numerous occasions.
Me too! However what version are we talking? Different forms of fantasy have different versions of dwarf and elf.
I'm basing it on the OG of fantasy lore, and going off of Tolkiens versions
Probably elf, dwarves are too loud and brash. I tend to think things through much more. The additional senses and agile nature are a bonus too. "
Woohoo! A fellow elf! Welcome to Lothlorien! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Those on this site who know me, will know that I'm a major nerd. Primarily I have an obsession with Lord of the Rings.
It is for that reason I ask whether you would be an elf or a dwarf in a fantasy world, and why?
I myself would be an elf considering I prefer to increase my knowledge and have been called elegant within my movement on numerous occasions.
Me too! However what version are we talking? Different forms of fantasy have different versions of dwarf and elf.
I'm basing it on the OG of fantasy lore, and going off of Tolkiens versions
Probably elf, dwarves are too loud and brash. I tend to think things through much more. The additional senses and agile nature are a bonus too.
Woohoo! A fellow elf! Welcome to Lothlorien!"
Valinor please |
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"Dwarf, mainly because i practically am one!
Jokes aside I appreciate that stout resolute nature, I'm a working class guy and that's the way dwarves come across to me. Hard working no nonsense folk.
Also they make the best weapons and armour, you can keep your elven mithril. I'd rather have have something smithed by the hands of Moradin himself.
Truth me told I'm a massive geek and love both but you made my pick one so I've chosen my side.
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Come on, even Thorin didn't say no to an elvish blade |
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"Those on this site who know me, will know that I'm a major nerd. Primarily I have an obsession with Lord of the Rings.
It is for that reason I ask whether you would be an elf or a dwarf in a fantasy world, and why?
I myself would be an elf considering I prefer to increase my knowledge and have been called elegant within my movement on numerous occasions.
Me too! However what version are we talking? Different forms of fantasy have different versions of dwarf and elf.
I'm basing it on the OG of fantasy lore, and going off of Tolkiens versions
Probably elf, dwarves are too loud and brash. I tend to think things through much more. The additional senses and agile nature are a bonus too.
Woohoo! A fellow elf! Welcome to Lothlorien!"
Yeah - you can all bugger off! Moria is Mine (see what i did there?) |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Dwarf, mainly because i practically am one!
Jokes aside I appreciate that stout resolute nature, I'm a working class guy and that's the way dwarves come across to me. Hard working no nonsense folk.
Also they make the best weapons and armour, you can keep your elven mithril. I'd rather have have something smithed by the hands of Moradin himself.
Truth me told I'm a massive geek and love both but you made my pick one so I've chosen my side.
Come on, even Thorin didn't say no to an elvish blade"
With some encouragement from Gandalf |
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"Imin and Tata love story ? First elf’s to awake during the age of the tree or the first age as hobbits call it haha, but yeah I pick elf’s for many of reason hah. I’m abit of lotr nerd myself. Nasril ftw hah "
Do you think it would be possible for an elf to tame Ancalagon? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Those on this site who know me, will know that I'm a major nerd. Primarily I have an obsession with Lord of the Rings.
It is for that reason I ask whether you would be an elf or a dwarf in a fantasy world, and why?
I myself would be an elf considering I prefer to increase my knowledge and have been called elegant within my movement on numerous occasions.
Ypu do have a look of Galadriel about you
I was thinking more Tauriel considering the colour of my hair
Oooo - you have a point there!
Actually, though - i was basing my opinion on your fourth (i think) pic - the one where your hands are covering your breasts - your hair colour is more silver in that one
Actually, im a sucker for redheads and im afraid for tauriel id be on the next plane!"
Yeah I used to have platinum hair, but decided to grow out my natural auburn locks |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Morgoths pet can’t be tamed
Or do you think nobody ever tried hard enough?
I would love to ride the biggest dragon in fantasy haha!"
Tom bombadil can haha |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Morgoths pet can’t be tamed
Or do you think nobody ever tried hard enough?
I would love to ride the biggest dragon in fantasy haha!
Tom bombadil can haha"
Oh Tom! The best character in all of Middle Earth, that only true fans remember |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Elf please. Forest over mountains for me... all day long.
Are elves tall? I'm gonna haemorrhage some height here I guess..."
Don't worry, I'm not that tall and I would still be an elf |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Definitely an elf! They have too many decent qualities that outrank being a dwarf.
They are magical and mystical and can use a range of different magica! I’m defo an elf |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Elf please. Forest over mountains for me... all day long.
Are elves tall? I'm gonna haemorrhage some height here I guess...
Don't worry, I'm not that tall and I would still be an elf "
Yep I'm in. Do I get a bow and arrow? Now? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Morgoths pet can’t be tamed
Or do you think nobody ever tried hard enough?
I would love to ride the biggest dragon in fantasy haha!
Tom bombadil can haha
Oh Tom! The best character in all of Middle Earth, that only true fans remember "
Is Tom Bombadil not in the films? This is my childhood speaking. I'd forgotten that name... |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I’m not sure reading books aimed at children really equates with being a nerd.
Nor does sticking on a pair of glasses.
A real nerd is an expert at something.."
LOTR is not aimed at children, and nor are the Unfinished Tales. The Hobbit was aimed at children, but Tolkien tapped into his wild imagination and a thirst for establishing a folkstale in England considering we had very few. This led to an elaborate story filled with history, love war, torment and chaos.
Very few of Tolkiens works were ever intended for children |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Definitely an elf! They have too many decent qualities that outrank being a dwarf.
They are magical and mystical and can use a range of different magica! I’m defo an elf"
You're forgetting how cunning dwarves are. How loyal they are to their kin. Dwarves have potentially the most powerful allegiances in Middle Earth |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Elf please. Forest over mountains for me... all day long.
Are elves tall? I'm gonna haemorrhage some height here I guess...
Don't worry, I'm not that tall and I would still be an elf
Yep I'm in. Do I get a bow and arrow? Now? "
You can be an archer if you wish...I myself prefer close combat |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Morgoths pet can’t be tamed
Or do you think nobody ever tried hard enough?
I would love to ride the biggest dragon in fantasy haha!
Tom bombadil can haha
Oh Tom! The best character in all of Middle Earth, that only true fans remember
Is Tom Bombadil not in the films? This is my childhood speaking. I'd forgotten that name..."
No, he was completely overlooked which sucks because he was such a great character in the books! |
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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago
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"I’m not sure reading books aimed at children really equates with being a nerd.
Nor does sticking on a pair of glasses.
A real nerd is an expert at something..
LOTR is not aimed at children, and nor are the Unfinished Tales. The Hobbit was aimed at children, but Tolkien tapped into his wild imagination and a thirst for establishing a folkstale in England considering we had very few. This led to an elaborate story filled with history, love war, torment and chaos.
Very few of Tolkiens works were ever intended for children"
This! Also nerds never really called ourselves nerds, it was used as an insult. We took it and embraced it. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I’m not sure reading books aimed at children really equates with being a nerd.
Nor does sticking on a pair of glasses.
A real nerd is an expert at something..
LOTR is not aimed at children, and nor are the Unfinished Tales. The Hobbit was aimed at children, but Tolkien tapped into his wild imagination and a thirst for establishing a folkstale in England considering we had very few. This led to an elaborate story filled with history, love war, torment and chaos.
Very few of Tolkiens works were ever intended for children
This! Also nerds never really called ourselves nerds, it was used as an insult. We took it and embraced it. "
Right? It's our word now, and we have defined it in the most brilliant way!
You only need to see the rise in comic book based entertainment to understand that we are taking over the world |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Morgoths pet can’t be tamed
Or do you think nobody ever tried hard enough?
I would love to ride the biggest dragon in fantasy haha!
Tom bombadil can haha
Oh Tom! The best character in all of Middle Earth, that only true fans remember
Is Tom Bombadil not in the films? This is my childhood speaking. I'd forgotten that name...
No, he was completely overlooked which sucks because he was such a great character in the books!"
Correct not in the films, books and Tolkien’s lore hahha, nice too know there is other enthusiasts haha. Lotr social anyone ? Hahaha |
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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago
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"Morgoths pet can’t be tamed
Or do you think nobody ever tried hard enough?
I would love to ride the biggest dragon in fantasy haha!
Tom bombadil can haha
Oh Tom! The best character in all of Middle Earth, that only true fans remember
Is Tom Bombadil not in the films? This is my childhood speaking. I'd forgotten that name...
No, he was completely overlooked which sucks because he was such a great character in the books!"
He really wouldn't have translated to film very well. In terms of the movies it would have just been filler. That's what a lot of people who hate on adaptions is you need less world building, because the world is visual - that it's not excuse for a poor plot in regards to critical story elements. |
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"Those on this site who know me, will know that I'm a major nerd. Primarily I have an obsession with Lord of the Rings.
It is for that reason I ask whether you would be an elf or a dwarf in a fantasy world, and why?
I myself would be an elf considering I prefer to increase my knowledge and have been called elegant within my movement on numerous occasions.
"
An Elf definitely preferably a night elf or dark elf 
D. |
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"Morgoths pet can’t be tamed
Or do you think nobody ever tried hard enough?
I would love to ride the biggest dragon in fantasy haha!
Tom bombadil can haha
Oh Tom! The best character in all of Middle Earth, that only true fans remember
Is Tom Bombadil not in the films? This is my childhood speaking. I'd forgotten that name...
No, he was completely overlooked which sucks because he was such a great character in the books!"
He was fantastic! I really fancied his wife though! Lol - she was an awesome cook too as i remember! Thelats the way to a dwarf's heart |
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"Morgoths pet can’t be tamed
Or do you think nobody ever tried hard enough?
I would love to ride the biggest dragon in fantasy haha!
Tom bombadil can haha
Oh Tom! The best character in all of Middle Earth, that only true fans remember
Is Tom Bombadil not in the films? This is my childhood speaking. I'd forgotten that name...
No, he was completely overlooked which sucks because he was such a great character in the books!
Correct not in the films, books and Tolkien’s lore hahha, nice too know there is other enthusiasts haha. Lotr social anyone ? Hahaha"
Great idea. Maybe in that old pub in Oxford where Tolkien and C.S Lewis used to drink together...
The Eagle and Child?
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Morgoths pet can’t be tamed
Or do you think nobody ever tried hard enough?
I would love to ride the biggest dragon in fantasy haha!
Tom bombadil can haha
Oh Tom! The best character in all of Middle Earth, that only true fans remember
Is Tom Bombadil not in the films? This is my childhood speaking. I'd forgotten that name...
No, he was completely overlooked which sucks because he was such a great character in the books!
He really wouldn't have translated to film very well. In terms of the movies it would have just been filler. That's what a lot of people who hate on adaptions is you need less world building, because the world is visual - that it's not excuse for a poor plot in regards to critical story elements. "
I think he would have translated if Jackson had done The Hobbit first. It would have given that underlying feel of The Hobbit in the beginning, but the viewer would see that the story matures over the course of the LOTR movies. That's why he was created in the first place...it was to create a natural transition between The Hobbit and LOTR |
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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago
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"Those on this site who know me, will know that I'm a major nerd. Primarily I have an obsession with Lord of the Rings.
It is for that reason I ask whether you would be an elf or a dwarf in a fantasy world, and why?
I myself would be an elf considering I prefer to increase my knowledge and have been called elegant within my movement on numerous occasions.
An Elf definitely preferably a night elf or dark elf
D."
Original night elves were amazing!
Ah shit, this thread is bringing out too much of my nerd side, I could go on for hours about fantasy lore. |
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"Those on this site who know me, will know that I'm a major nerd. Primarily I have an obsession with Lord of the Rings.
It is for that reason I ask whether you would be an elf or a dwarf in a fantasy world, and why?
I myself would be an elf considering I prefer to increase my knowledge and have been called elegant within my movement on numerous occasions.
An Elf definitely preferably a night elf or dark elf
D."
Oooh you want to go all Mordor on the world? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Morgoths pet can’t be tamed
Or do you think nobody ever tried hard enough?
I would love to ride the biggest dragon in fantasy haha!
Tom bombadil can haha
Oh Tom! The best character in all of Middle Earth, that only true fans remember
Is Tom Bombadil not in the films? This is my childhood speaking. I'd forgotten that name...
No, he was completely overlooked which sucks because he was such a great character in the books!
He was fantastic! I really fancied his wife though! Lol - she was an awesome cook too as i remember! Thelats the way to a dwarf's heart "
His wife was so incredibly gentle, it borderlines unbelievable! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Morgoths pet can’t be tamed
Or do you think nobody ever tried hard enough?
I would love to ride the biggest dragon in fantasy haha!
Tom bombadil can haha
Oh Tom! The best character in all of Middle Earth, that only true fans remember "
I don't get the obsession with Tom? Maybe I missed the point. Is it basically because he gets no mention in the film's despite having a pretty big moment in the books that fans so hung up on him for? Personally my favourite is Beorn. |
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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago
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"Morgoths pet can’t be tamed
Or do you think nobody ever tried hard enough?
I would love to ride the biggest dragon in fantasy haha!
Tom bombadil can haha
Oh Tom! The best character in all of Middle Earth, that only true fans remember
Is Tom Bombadil not in the films? This is my childhood speaking. I'd forgotten that name...
No, he was completely overlooked which sucks because he was such a great character in the books!
He really wouldn't have translated to film very well. In terms of the movies it would have just been filler. That's what a lot of people who hate on adaptions is you need less world building, because the world is visual - that it's not excuse for a poor plot in regards to critical story elements.
I think he would have translated if Jackson had done The Hobbit first. It would have given that underlying feel of The Hobbit in the beginning, but the viewer would see that the story matures over the course of the LOTR movies. That's why he was created in the first place...it was to create a natural transition between The Hobbit and LOTR"
True!
BUT
I don't think the hobbit (as 1 or 3 films) would have done as well as LOTR did. They made the Hobbit because of the success of LOTR. The reverse would have been a failure I feel. |
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"Morgoths pet can’t be tamed
Or do you think nobody ever tried hard enough?
I would love to ride the biggest dragon in fantasy haha!
Tom bombadil can haha
Oh Tom! The best character in all of Middle Earth, that only true fans remember
I don't get the obsession with Tom? Maybe I missed the point. Is it basically because he gets no mention in the film's despite having a pretty big moment in the books that fans so hung up on him for? Personally my favourite is Beorn."
For me it's because he is a reminder that in a world that is fighting to stay alive, there is light. Tom Bombadil showed the hobbits kindness and understanding when most were simply too serious and focused too much on the importance of destroying the ring. |
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"Morgoths pet can’t be tamed
Or do you think nobody ever tried hard enough?
I would love to ride the biggest dragon in fantasy haha!
Tom bombadil can haha
Oh Tom! The best character in all of Middle Earth, that only true fans remember
Is Tom Bombadil not in the films? This is my childhood speaking. I'd forgotten that name...
No, he was completely overlooked which sucks because he was such a great character in the books!
He was fantastic! I really fancied his wife though! Lol - she was an awesome cook too as i remember! Thelats the way to a dwarf's heart
His wife was so incredibly gentle, it borderlines unbelievable!"
She was described as a river daughter but i always tbought there was more to tom and hef - theyre not affected by the ring or the outside struggles and only cared for nature or the forest - maybe they were akin to mother (and father) nature |
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"Morgoths pet can’t be tamed
Or do you think nobody ever tried hard enough?
I would love to ride the biggest dragon in fantasy haha!
Tom bombadil can haha
Oh Tom! The best character in all of Middle Earth, that only true fans remember
Is Tom Bombadil not in the films? This is my childhood speaking. I'd forgotten that name...
No, he was completely overlooked which sucks because he was such a great character in the books!
He really wouldn't have translated to film very well. In terms of the movies it would have just been filler. That's what a lot of people who hate on adaptions is you need less world building, because the world is visual - that it's not excuse for a poor plot in regards to critical story elements.
I think he would have translated if Jackson had done The Hobbit first. It would have given that underlying feel of The Hobbit in the beginning, but the viewer would see that the story matures over the course of the LOTR movies. That's why he was created in the first place...it was to create a natural transition between The Hobbit and LOTR
True!
BUT
I don't think the hobbit (as 1 or 3 films) would have done as well as LOTR did. They made the Hobbit because of the success of LOTR. The reverse would have been a failure I feel. "
It's all in the marketing. You establish your basic target audience - in the case of The Hobbit it would have been children - and advertise the wonders of this new world to them. Then you wait a few years to do LOTR so that the films grow with the audience. You literally emulate what Tolkien did. You let the audience mature enough for the next part of the story
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"Well this has made my day ! Thanks op for the thread. I’m not gonna binge all the films starting tonight
Extended editions I hope! "
Is their any other way ? |
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"Morgoths pet can’t be tamed
Or do you think nobody ever tried hard enough?
I would love to ride the biggest dragon in fantasy haha!
Tom bombadil can haha
Oh Tom! The best character in all of Middle Earth, that only true fans remember
Is Tom Bombadil not in the films? This is my childhood speaking. I'd forgotten that name...
No, he was completely overlooked which sucks because he was such a great character in the books!
He was fantastic! I really fancied his wife though! Lol - she was an awesome cook too as i remember! Thelats the way to a dwarf's heart
His wife was so incredibly gentle, it borderlines unbelievable!
She was described as a river daughter but i always tbought there was more to tom and hef - theyre not affected by the ring or the outside struggles and only cared for nature or the forest - maybe they were akin to mother (and father) nature"
They have a beautiful relationship with the world, that's for sure |
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"Morgoths pet can’t be tamed
Or do you think nobody ever tried hard enough?
I would love to ride the biggest dragon in fantasy haha!
Tom bombadil can haha
Oh Tom! The best character in all of Middle Earth, that only true fans remember
Is Tom Bombadil not in the films? This is my childhood speaking. I'd forgotten that name...
No, he was completely overlooked which sucks because he was such a great character in the books!
He was fantastic! I really fancied his wife though! Lol - she was an awesome cook too as i remember! Thelats the way to a dwarf's heart
His wife was so incredibly gentle, it borderlines unbelievable!
She was described as a river daughter but i always tbought there was more to tom and hef - theyre not affected by the ring or the outside struggles and only cared for nature or the forest - maybe they were akin to mother (and father) nature
They have a beautiful relationship with the world, that's for sure"
Im going to go off-topic here and say out loud "Ian McKellen (Sir), should have played Dumbledore!"
Theres still time! The Harry potter films dont do the books justice (whereas the LOTR and Hobbit films do a FAR superior job). Ian mckellen in a new series of films (preferably directed by peter jackson) would be great! |
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His wife was so incredibly gentle, it borderlines unbelievable!
She was described as a river daughter but i always tbought there was more to tom and hef - theyre not affected by the ring or the outside struggles and only cared for nature or the forest - maybe they were akin to mother (and father) nature"
That's very much the impression I got or a living manifestation of nature.
This thread is making me want to dust off the old tomes. |
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"Elf... mainly because I'm more like a dwarf and we always admire what we don't have... I'm a total klutz  "
I dunno - im a bit of a klutz and i dint really mind - although youre right admiting what we dont or cant have - for instance, now i see your profile pic, i really want you desperately! |
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"Elf... mainly because I'm more like a dwarf and we always admire what we don't have... I'm a total klutz
I dunno - im a bit of a klutz and i dint really mind - although youre right admiting what we dont or cant have - for instance, now i see your profile pic, i really want you desperately!"
Admiting = admiring - told you, im a klutz too! |
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"Those on this site who know me, will know that I'm a major nerd. Primarily I have an obsession with Lord of the Rings.
It is for that reason I ask whether you would be an elf or a dwarf in a fantasy world, and why?
I myself would be an elf considering I prefer to increase my knowledge and have been called elegant within my movement on numerous occasions.
An Elf definitely preferably a night elf or dark elf
D.
Original night elves were amazing!
Ah shit, this thread is bringing out too much of my nerd side, I could go on for hours about fantasy lore. "
it’s ok, get your nerd side out! Just drop a couple  to show your cool with it too
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"Those on this site who know me, will know that I'm a major nerd. Primarily I have an obsession with Lord of the Rings.
It is for that reason I ask whether you would be an elf or a dwarf in a fantasy world, and why?
I myself would be an elf considering I prefer to increase my knowledge and have been called elegant within my movement on numerous occasions.
An Elf definitely preferably a night elf or dark elf
D.
Oooh you want to go all Mordor on the world?"
erm, ye, something like that
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Hi Ella, long time no see.
I'd like to think of myself as an Elf, carrying myself with class yet tough as nails with a sensitive sweet side... however.... I'm more of a dwarf, jumping in feet first and going off on a stresser stomping full of rage and impulse.
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"Elf... mainly because I'm more like a dwarf and we always admire what we don't have... I'm a total klutz
I dunno - im a bit of a klutz and i dint really mind - although youre right admiting what we dont or cant have - for instance, now i see your profile pic, i really want you desperately!
Admiting = admiring - told you, im a klutz too!"
You may be a klutz but kissed the blarney stone as you fell my dear, thanks |
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I would probably be a half breed. The result of a d*unken night of passion or a terrible accident. I have the physique and thirst of a dwarf but can be quite diplomatic. I love to pee outside (Dwarf) but really appreciate the natural world and nature (Elf). I can dig holes when I need to (Dwarf) but would rather someone else did (Elf) really I'm a hybrid. |
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"Elf... mainly because I'm more like a dwarf and we always admire what we don't have... I'm a total klutz
I dunno - im a bit of a klutz and i dint really mind - although youre right admiting what we dont or cant have - for instance, now i see your profile pic, i really want you desperately!
Admiting = admiring - told you, im a klutz too!
You may be a klutz but kissed the blarney stone as you fell my dear, thanks "
Ahh bejaysus- you saw straight through me! |
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