tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post2531184006018041876..comments2024-03-27T23:21:21.555-07:00Comments on Oldenhammer in Toronto: Reading along with the Lord of the Rings: Stridermatthewjksullivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08126108200355039621noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-27990830284633954682015-12-14T14:37:16.622-08:002015-12-14T14:37:16.622-08:00I love the characterization of Sam during this cha...I love the characterization of Sam during this chapter. He really comes into his own. <br /><br />And I agree completely about the Nazgul. They sort of alternate between terrifying foes and fragile wimps... it's a rich topic and something that I want to write about in the future. However, in that attack on the inn, I think it's possible that it was carried out by Bill Ferny and the Southron spy, at the instigation of the Ringwraith. I'd be interested in hearing other's views on this... the text just isn't clear to me.matthewjksullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126108200355039621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-11918556774794142912015-12-14T14:33:32.199-08:002015-12-14T14:33:32.199-08:00I will definitely join you -- but I think it will ...I will definitely join you -- but I think it will have to be after the holidays -- I'm tied up at a Xmas party this Thursday. I checked out your blog... the pictures of your game look great. matthewjksullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126108200355039621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-87998277196302852502015-12-14T05:13:07.273-08:002015-12-14T05:13:07.273-08:00Top paintjob. Like the touches of white/grey in th...Top paintjob. Like the touches of white/grey in the hair. I think that depiction (Goodwin?) is later than the first meeting at the Prancing Pony else his sword would be still broken. Perhaps the model is Aragorn after having received the cloak from Galadriels handmaidens, which would have been grey. <br /><br />The interplay between Sam and Aragorn in this chapter is priceless. Sam goes from being openly skeptical to jaw-gaping awestruck after the revelation of true identity, although he recovers his wits later. And we have Aragorn asking permission from Sam - although I think most adaptations have this as a kind of joke, it says something about Aragorns kingliness in serving the lowest. We've also got to start wondering about how scary evil these Nazgul really aren't with their being fooled by bedsheets and doormats.Zhu Bajieehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13945636483237344750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-43733998121286408972015-12-13T18:09:23.479-08:002015-12-13T18:09:23.479-08:00We play at Dueling Grounds in the Bloor-Lansdowne ...We play at Dueling Grounds in the Bloor-Lansdowne area--(1193 Bloor St. West). There are 4 of us. Two playing SFB and two of us playing the more accessible Federation Commander. All of us are intrigued with miniatures so if you drop by bring along some to show off. We have been meeting every Thursday for the past year. We gather at the Pizza Pizza on the corner at about 6pm then head next door to the Dueling Grounds basement at about 7. We are meeting on the 17th of December but we are taking a break for the Christmas week. Cheers and thanks again for the blog. Sebastianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18319899809231994010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-37842670119497837832015-12-13T07:09:22.259-08:002015-12-13T07:09:22.259-08:00Thanks everyone! I'm happy you liked the Strid...Thanks everyone! I'm happy you liked the Strider model. I realized as I compared my paint-scheme with Tolkien's description that I sort of went my own way, at least with respect to a "dark green" cloak. In any case, I love that sculpt of Strider... I think it really captures him.matthewjksullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126108200355039621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-78784799325916976772015-12-13T07:05:36.946-08:002015-12-13T07:05:36.946-08:00Thanks Sebastian! I'm always happy to hear abo...Thanks Sebastian! I'm always happy to hear about another Toronto gamer.<br />I've never played SFB but have always been intrigued about it. It would be fun to stop by and see your game. Where to you play?matthewjksullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126108200355039621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-71164853948615765772015-12-13T00:21:31.696-08:002015-12-13T00:21:31.696-08:00Nice post and beautiful figure sir!Nice post and beautiful figure sir!Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08913029478686087197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-82950732538686691332015-12-12T18:59:12.514-08:002015-12-12T18:59:12.514-08:00Very nice. I like how you've worked earth-tone...Very nice. I like how you've worked earth-tones into the boots/tunic/cloak. Fits Tolkien's "travel-stained" description perfectly. Finchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01129945734586365556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-64655884317141680842015-12-11T12:45:15.781-08:002015-12-11T12:45:15.781-08:00I just found this site and it looks great. I'l...I just found this site and it looks great. I'll be back. I enjoyed the LOTR commentary and I'm looking forward to more. The miniatures are superb. I happen to be a fellow Torontonian and I play Star Fleet Battles or Federation Commander with 3 others every Thursday at our Friendly Local Gaming Store. It's probably not your cup of tea but if you ever feel like dropping by to say hello please do. Keep up the good work. SebastianSebastianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18319899809231994010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2874877056919928739.post-8280969703705014942015-12-11T12:23:11.850-08:002015-12-11T12:23:11.850-08:00Fantastic classic model!Fantastic classic model!Michal DwarfCrypthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05915669873652904866noreply@blogger.com