tolkein loremastering panel

[barefoottourguide]

Saturday 3pm est, threats from gallifrey podcast will host a panel to discuss what it takes to run a game in tolkein's style. Forum vip Rich H will join. What questions would you like to pose to the panel?
Garrett

[Rich H]

Forum vip Rich H will join.

I'm hardly a 'vip', there are guys on here far better qualified!



I have a question for us though, "If you had to list just three things that were most important to get into a Tolkien game, what would they be?"

[barefoottourguide]

Great question, Rich.
Garrett

[Rocmistro]

1. A familiarity with the basic concepts of Tolkien's world (if not a complete history). Ie, knowing what Middle-earth feels like.

2. A willingness to submit one's own, normal RPG ambitions to that concept.

3. I'm open on an answer to number 3.

[barefoottourguide]

The panel can be reached by going to https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/c098 ... 5pggg0psrs
Garrett

[Glorelendil]

Yeah, it's an interesting question. I read it a couple hours ago and am still thinking about it.

1) A commitment to act heroically, within the admittedly unrealistic morality that exists in Tolkien's mythology.
2) The ability to enjoy playing a small role in large events. I.e., be heroic without being the Hero.
3) A desire to elevate communal storytelling above the accumulation of personal power.

[shipwreck]

How far do you let your own understanding of Middle-earth and Tolkien inform your gaming? Conversely, how much do you bend it for the game experience?

[Rich H]

... Erm, gents, I think Garrett was looking for questions to ask the panel not to answer the one I posed!

[barefoottourguide]

True, but it is interesting how talking points are emerging from the replies.
Garrett

[Majestic]

How even the smallest of characters (in stature) can be truly heroic and important. Every member of a company is important, and participates in accomplishing a fellowship's goals.