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~Mirimë~
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on: April 06, 2004 05:15
When the theatrical DVD of ROTK is released do you plan to:

Rush out and buy it on the 25th
Host your own Trilogy Tuesday
Wait for the EE
Send letters to Newline and MGM asking for the Hobbit
Read the books
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on: April 11, 2004 06:17
Who do you fancy?

1. Legolas
2. Aragorn
3. Frodo
4. Faramir
5. Éowyn
6. Galadriel
7. Arwen
8. Other
9. None of them
10. D'you think I'd tell you?


What was the funniest moment in the Trilogy?

1. Merry, Pippin & the Fireworks (FOTR)
2. Legolas and Gimli counting orcs at Helm's Deep (TTT)
3. Gollum talking to Sméagol (TTT)
4. Aragorn eating Éowyn's stew (TTT EE)
5. Gimli falling of his horse (TTT)
6. The Fellowship on Caradhras (FOTR)
7. Gandalf beating up Denethor (ROTK)
8. Other
NenyaGold
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on: April 11, 2004 06:35
I have a couple CoE related polls that might entice more people to join the site:

Both will have to be broken into two but I think it would be interesting to see the results after both have been run:

Which Theme is your favorite, Part One?

Aragorn
Argonath
Boromir
Council
Dead Marshes
Elrond
Frodo
Galadriel Glade
Listed in Part Two

Which Theme is your favorite, Part Two?

Gandalf
Legolas
Misty Mountains
Morder
Moria
Professor Tolkien
Rivendell :hug:
Shire
Listed in Part One



Which Chat Skin do you use the most, Part One?

Aragorn
Arwen
Eowyn
Fellowship
Frodo
Listed in Part Two

Which Chat Skin do you use the most, Part Two?

Grima
Haldir
Legolas
Merry
Sam
Listed in Part One

"He had a ring, a golden ring, a precious ring." ~ from The Hobbit
~Mirimë~
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on: April 11, 2004 08:34
How did you get introduced to LOTR/The Hobbit?

As a gift
It was recomended by a friend
In School
Through the films
Through CoE
Just picked it up one day
What's LOTR?

used as poll


[Edited on 17/4/2004 by morwenna]
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on: April 12, 2004 08:18
If you were cast to act in 'The Hobbit', what character would you play?

1. Bilbo
2. Gollum
3. Thorin Oakenshield
4. Beorn
5. Bombur
6. Bard
7. Smaug's voice!
8. Other

Which scene would you most like to see in ROTK EE? (even if you know it's not going to be in there)

1. The Houses of Healing
2. The scouring of the Shire
3. The Ride of the Rohirrim
4. Anything with the Grey Company
5. More Battle of the Pelennor Fields!!!
6. Frodo and Sam meeting the comapny of orcs in Mordor
7. Other
8. I don't want to see it! The books RULE!
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on: April 12, 2004 11:00
In honour of the campaign for the Hobbit to be made, which moment do you think you would most enjoy on-screen?

- When Bilbo first meets the dwarves.
- The trolls arguing over how to cook the dwarves
- The dwarves' coming to Beorn's house
- The Spiders of Mirkwood
- The dwarves escaping from Thranduil's halls in barrels
- The destruction of Esgaroth
- The Battle of Five Armies

Used as poll 26/05/04



[Edited on 26/5/2004 by morwenna]
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on: April 13, 2004 12:25
Or when Bilbo first meets Gandalf. Or when he comes home to see all his spoons missing!! Great idea!

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on: April 20, 2004 04:12
Which battle was the coolest in the movie trilogy?
1. The battle of Helm's Deep
2. The battle of the Pelennor Fields
3. The battle in the chamber of Mazarbul ( in Moria)
4. The attack on Weathertop
5. The wargs attacking the Rohirrim
6. Other
7. I prefer the books!

If you could own one of the original swords used in the movie trilogy, which one would you pick?
1. Glamdring
2. Andúril
3. The shards of Narsil
4. Sting
5. Hadhafang
6. Boromir's sword
7. Other
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on: April 23, 2004 08:58
Besides 'The Hobbit', which Middle-Earth tale would you like to see PJ make into a movie?

The Fall of Numenor
The End of the Second Age
Beren and Luthien
Tale of the Silmarils
The Rebellion of the Noldor
Tale of the Children of Hurin
other
~Mirimë~
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on: April 26, 2004 10:04
What appeals to you most about LOTR?
The culture/history
The timeless story
The characters
The setting
All of the above
None of the above

Used as poll

[Edited on 30/4/2004 by Keterai]
~Mirimë~
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on: May 02, 2004 07:28
Which form of Elivish would you like to speak most?

Sindarin
Quenya
Khuzdul (Dwarvish)
Entish
Black Speech/Orkish
Other
Not interested
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on: May 13, 2004 09:57
What do you think of Arwen's/Glorfindel's (or lack there of...) role?

*Grr.... PJ must pay for what he did to Glorfindel
*Umm.... Glorfindel was better.... I'm just glad Arwen wasn't at Helm's Deep like PJ planned
*Liv Tyler was great!
*Glorfindel... no... Arwen was better...
*Who's Glorfindel?
*They took out Glorfindel? Man, I'm glad I didn't see that movie...
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on: May 14, 2004 09:22
Which DVD extra feature do you most look forward to?

Documentaries
Vignettes
Trailers/Promos
DVD-Rom features
I'm waiting for the Extended Edition
I don't watch extras
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on: May 19, 2004 09:14
What is the most important theme of LOTR?
Environmental responsibility
Loyalty
Mercy
Self-sacrifice
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on: May 26, 2004 02:27
I;m not sure if this has been done before so if it has, just disreguard this post.

Which scene in the RotK EE are you looking forward to the most?

Faramir and Eowyn Falling in Love
Saruman's End
The Crossroads
Gandalf fighting the Witch-King
The Houses of Healing
Aragorn and Gimli battling Gothmog
Mouth of Sauron
All of them
Other



[Edited on 29/5/2004 by sarumans_wolf]
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on: May 26, 2004 04:19
If PJ makes [i]The Hobbit/i], which cameo would you be the most excited about?

Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn
Liv Tyler as Arwen
Orlando Bloom as Legolas
other

Who do you think looks the best in full armor?

David Wenham (Faramir)
Karl Urban (Eomer)
Miranda Otto (Eowyn)
Billy Boyd (Pippin)
Dominic Monaghan (Merry)
Craig Parker (Haldir)
Viggo Mortensen (Aragorn)
other
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on: May 28, 2004 11:35
Now that all of the DVDs are out, what do you think of the movies, as compared to the books?

~I didn't see or read LotR
~I didn't see LotR
~I didn't read LotR
~The movies were horrible! PJ ruined LotR!
~The movies were good, but they're nothing compared to the books
~They're both the same
~The movies were much better; the books are too long and hard


Which book character should have been in the movies?
~Fatty Bolger
~Tom Bombadil
~Gildor
~Glorfindel
~I want the old Faramir back!
~Bergond or Bergil
~Prince Imrahil
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on: May 28, 2004 01:23
What do you think of LotR merchandise?

~It's pointless.
~It's mostly okay, but it's gone too far- Aragorn and Arwen Barbies?
~I love it all!
~I like the reproduction jewelery and wepons.

Should Peter Jackson make a live-action film version of The Hobbit?
~No, it's best animated.
~After the way he ruined LotR? No! Not a movie version!
~No, but someone else should.
~Of course!
~I don't know/ I haven't read The Hobbit

[Edited on 29/5/2004 by LadyEowyn_Of_Rohan]
~Mirimë~
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on: June 05, 2004 05:47
If PJ makes The Hobbit who would you like to play Bilbo?

Sean Astin
Billy Boyd
Ian Holm
Peter Jackson
Dominic Monaghan
Elijah Wood
Other

used as poll 6/6/04

[Edited on 6/6/2004 by morwenna]
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on: June 08, 2004 03:20
hmm I think I'll pop in here and throw some stuff out. Just bash me over the head if its already been said--havn't read every single post lol.


If the Hobbit becomes a film, which character would you be most excited to see?

Bilbo
Gandalf
Gollum
Thorin
Smaug
Bard
other


What is your favourite feature of CoE?

Roleplaying
Forums in general
Last Homely House
Film, Fun, & Facts
Journals
other
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on: June 10, 2004 11:44
Which member of the Fellowship would be the most likely to join CoE?

-Gandalf
-Aragorn
-Frodo
-Sam
-Boromir
-Legolas
-Gimli
-Merry
-Pippin
-As if they'd even want to...
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on: June 14, 2004 05:48
Do you think that Ian Holm should act as Bilbo in the Hobbit?

Yes! He's a very good actor!

Maybe...But, I think Elijah should act as Bilbo...

No way! Ian's way too old!

If he dyes his hair I think he can pull it off.

Not after I saw him at the end of RoTK!

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on: July 01, 2004 04:25
here's one that our realm collaborated on, and i'm here to "submit" it. lol.

"What Would You Bring On Your Journey?"

Pipeweed from the Hobbits

Lembas Bread from the Elves

Athelas from Men

An Oliphaunt from Harad.

Urak-Hai from Isenguard

Salt from the Shire

Ent draught from the Ents

Red meat and Malt Beer from the Dwarves.

Ponies from Tom Bombadil

"Pints" from Bree


[Edited on 1/7/2004 by elvenprincess]

Used as poll 3/7/04

[Edited on 3/7/2004 by morwenna]
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on: July 02, 2004 04:54
Here's another from the Realm of Estë.
Aside from conventional weapons, what LOTR items would possibly make for unusual yet effective weapons?

Gandalf's fireworks

Gollum from Moria

Pippins applecores

Sam's cooking pot

Elronds eyebrows

Legolas's hair care products

Eowyn's stew

Orc Rocks from Isenguard
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on: July 07, 2004 03:48
If Middle-Earth were to hoid presidental elections who would you vote for?

Aragorn
Faramir
Frodo
Galadriel
Sam
Theoden
Treebeard
Other

Used as poll 20/7/04

[Edited on 20/7/2004 by morwenna]
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on: July 08, 2004 11:52
Who do you think is most convincing as an elf?

Cate Blanchette
Craig Parker
Hugo Weaving
Liv Tyler
Orlando Bloom
other
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on: July 15, 2004 01:45
I don't know if this one has already been done but tough.

If you could be any of the Valar, which would you be?

Manwe or Varda
Ulmo
Aule or Yavanna
Mandos or Vaire
Lorien or Este
Nienna
Tulkas or Nessa
Orome or Vana
Don't know


[Edited on 15/7/2004 by morwenna]
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on: July 15, 2004 06:05
If Gandalf was representing the Istari in the Summer Olympic Games, which event would he compete in?

Swimming
Equestrian
Fencing
Gymnastics
Rowing
Taekwando
Tennis
Triathon
Volleyball
Wrestling



Which composer's music captures the spirit of Tolkien best?

Howard Shore (LOTR movie soundtracks)
Caspar Reiff/Tolkien Ensemble
Johan De Meij (LOTR symphonies)
David Arkenstone
Glass Hammer (the Middle Earth Album, Journey of the Dunedan)
Rick Wakeman (Songs of Middle Earth)
other




[Edited on 15/7/2004 by morwenna]
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on: July 18, 2004 06:24
Try this one

Which character in Middle Earth do you think your personality would best be equal to

1. A Hobbit
2. An Elf
3. A Wizzard
4. A Ranger
5. A Dark Overlord
6. I'm not quite sure

[Edited on 20/7/2004 by morwenna]
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on: July 20, 2004 05:42
Sorry if this is a repeat.

What movie character has the best hair-style?

Legolas
Arwen
Elrond
Galadriel
Gimli
Frodo
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on: July 20, 2004 06:19
You are invited to dinner/going out to eat. Where would you go?
-Hobbiton- Hearty (and many!) meals
-Bree-...pints...*hiccup*
-Lothlorien- Lembas... yum...
-Mordor- Man-flesh...yum...
-Moria- Ale and pork
-Gondor- Food... well... other than what Denethor was eating...
-I'll stick to McDonalds...

What do you think about PJ's choice about the Scouring of the Shire?
-The Scouring of ...what?
-Awesome; it was boring!
-Great! It would have taken from Orli's screen time
-Okay... I guess...
-It worked... but I would have liked to see it...
-HOW DARE HE? I SHOULD SUE ON BEHALF OF TOLKIEN!!!

Which fellowship member had the greatest virtue?
-Aragorn, Duty
-Gandalf, Wisdom
-Sam, Loyalty
-Merry, Friendship
-Pippin, Humor
-Frodo, Hope
-Legolas, Optimism
-Gimli, Bravery
-Boromir, Honor


Feel free to change any poll options.

[Edited on 20/7/2004 by Fëathoron]
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on: July 20, 2004 12:48
Out of these characters, who do you think wears the best looking crown
-Arwen
-Elrond
-Galadriel
-Theoden
-Aragorn
-Eowyn
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on: July 22, 2004 01:37
Sorry, I just have to...
What character was portrayed in the movie the least like they were in the book?

Aragorn
Frodo
Arwen
Eowyn
Denethor
Galadriel
(and so on...)
I haven't read the books

What is your favourite soundtrack song?
May It Be
Aníron
In Dreams
Into the West
Breath of Life (Uich gwennen...)
Evenstar (U i vethed...)
Steward of Gondor (Home is behind...)

Used as poll 7/8/04

At what part of the book did you feel most like crying?
When they all sailed West
The end of Moria
Mourning in Lothlórien
All the sad things that happen during the last battle (particularly when people die)
The beginning of Scouring of the Shire
When Frodo leaves the Shire
More...?

[Edited on 7/8/2004 by morwenna]
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on: July 24, 2004 09:17
Just a suggestion...

What do you think about comparing the Lord of the Rings with Harry Potter?

* LotR can't be compared with HP
* LotR is best
* HP is best
* It's OK to comapre them
* They can only be compared as individual great works
* Other

(Please help out with the options. I can't come up with any good ones, but you get the idea...)
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on: August 02, 2004 04:52
I hope at least one of these is useful to you!

Now that the movies are over *sob*, which Tolkien book do you intend to read?
a) The Hobbit
b) One of the Lord of the Rings Books
c) The Silmarillion
d) A history book like The Lost Tales or The Return of the Shadow
e) I hate reading, especially Tolkien's long books!
f) I've already read them all!


If you could choose any place in Middle Earth to have your first legal drink, where would you choose?
a) The Prancing Pony
b) The Green Dragon (Merry and Pip will dance for you!)
c) Some Old Winyard with Bilbo and Frodo
d) Only the wines fit for a king in Meduseld
e) Dwarfish malt in the Mines of Moria
f) A strong glass of elven Miruvor
g) Alcohol- heavens no! I'd rather keep to the pure waters that run through Rivendell.


If you had to choose a permanent home in all of Middle Earth, where would it be?
a) A cozy hobbit hole in the Shire
b) A dark (but diamond filled) cave in Moria
c) A peaceful talan in the trees of Lothlorien
d) A well protected stone home in Minas Tirith
e) A filthy orc pit in Mordor (at least the fires of Mount Doom would keep you warm)
f) A far greater place than this poll has listed


What is your favorite type of tree in all of Middle Earth?
a) Tall mallorn trees (Lothlorien)
b) White trees of Minas Tirith
c) Elegant rowan trees
d) Lebethron (Gondor)
e) Fangorn (Treebeard) himself
f) Bay trees (good for seasoning rabbit stew)
g) None of these! My favorite is...


What is your favorite plant in all of Middle Earth?
a) Aragorn's athelas
b) Sam's 'taters
c) Pipe-weed (Longbottom, Old Toby, or Southern Star)
d) The Shire's strawberries (don't forget your cream!)
e) Merry's infamous carrots
f) I prefer something else like...


If you could choose any Middle Earth animal as your pet, which would you choose?
a) Oliphaunt
b) A guard-spider like Shelob!
c) An eagle to save the day
d) A beautiful wild horse
e) Something simple like a dog, cat, or fish
f) A fiesty warg
g) Other


Which river would you like to go canoeing down?
a) Brandywine
b) Nimrodel
c) Anduin
d) Entwash
e) Morgulduin
f) I wouldn't dare canoe-- I get seasick, and I can't swim!
g) No, no, the best river is...


Which Middle Earth dragon would you have the courage to battle?
a) Ancalagon
b) Scatha
c) Smaug
d) Glaurung
e) You're kidding me! Someone else can do that battling!


Which division of dragons do you belong to?
a) Cold-drakes
b) Long-worms
c) Fire-drakes
d) I would be too afraid of my own self if I were a dragon!


Which Middle Earth strength would you prefer to have?
a) Magical powers
b) Healing powers
c) Warrior strength
d) Agricultural strength
e) Other


During which Middle Earth age would you have like to live?
a) Spring of Arda
b) Elder Days (First and Second Ages before the War of Wrath)
c) Greath Darkness
d) Third Age
e) Forth Age
f) Other


Do you think the "Lord of the Rings" soundtracks should have contained more lyrical music?
a) No, Howard Shore's compositions are beautiful enough.
b) Yes, Tolkien's songs and poetry from the books deserved more recognition.
c) I'm not sure- Annie Lenox sustains me right now.
d) Music? There was music to go along with the movies?
e) There never should have been any lyrical music!


What do you dream of Tolkien adding to "The Lord of the Rings tales (NOT PJ adding to the movies or Tolkien writing/explaining in other books)?
a) More romance- who would Legolas, Gimli, and Frodo fall in love with?
b) More direct encounters between the characters and Sauron
c) A female in the fellowship!
d) Battle scenes in elven lands
e) Haldir and the elves actually going to Helm's Deep or Minas Tirith
f) I always dream of Tolkien writing about...


If you were injured in Middle Earth, who or what would you want to heal you?
a) Elrond
b) Aragorn
c) The House of Healing
d) Athelas
e) Miruvor
f) The wise touch of Gandalf
g) Other


In battle, which item would you most desire to protect you?
a) A strong coat of Mithril
b) Armor made of Galvorn
c) A sword or two
d) A trusty bow and arrow
e) The magical staff of Gandalf
f) My preferred method of protection is...


Which Middle Earth maiden would you most like to be?
a) Arwen
b) Galadriel
c) Rosie
d) Eowyn
e) Any maiden who marries a member of the fellowship!
f) Other
g) Are you kidding? I'm a man!


Which Middle Earth form of communication do you prefer most?
a) Palantir
b) Council gatherings
c) Beacons
d) Horn of Gondor
e) Gossip in the fields of the Shire
f) Swift and reliable messengers
g) I prefer to keep to myself


After dying, where would you want your ashes spread?
a) The Great Sea
b) With the remains of Mount Doom
c) Scattered in the winds from atop Caras Galdhon
d) About the walls of the Tower of Ecthelion
e) Along the plains of Rohan
f) I want to stay in a bottle upon a hobbit mantle!
g) My ashes deserve a far greater destiny than these!
h) Heaven forbid, you wouldn't dare turn me into ashes?!

[Edited on 31/8/2004 by Eruhell]
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