Help me get Jackson's imagery out of my head

[robert_pat]

Thanks for sharing that! I really like how the Balrog blurs around its edges.

[Angelalex242]

But don't ye be knowin', laddie, that EVERY DWARF EVER in every genre and game ever made is Scottish?

[pestigor]

I agree and wish I'd never seen the first three movies, I never saw The Hobbit and am glad of it. I don't mean any offence to people that liked the movies I just wish there were only paintings to go with the characters and not real people playing them...

[Wbweather]

Speaking of accents, you might find this interesting. I know it's been posted on the forums before, but I'll post the link again. It's Nicol Williamson reading The Hobbit. I love how the goblins have a slightly "Transylvanian" sounding accent (at least to my ears.
Nicole Williamson - The Hobbit

[Ferretz]

To the original post (I didn't read the other posts, as I suspect there are PJ-bashing there, and that is just really annoying, and very thread-ending for me):
Despite being a big fan of both movies and books, I do see the problem. The movies are great movies, but they're just one interpretation of the books. Try checking out some of the other interpretations.

For instance, what I found very useful was the Lord of the Rings LCG. This game has hundreds of very nice images, which presents another interpretation. This one is a bit more high fantasy than for instance the one presented in The One Ring, and is a bit more in line with how I see the setting than for example the very low-fantasy approach in the rpg books (I like my Gondorians to have plate mail, for instance).

Then you have those (in my opinion) rather silly animated features. There's also one for The Hobbit. Here's a short clip from Gollum's cave: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qteq21CvDRE

And of course, if you like audio books, there are some great ones done for both Lord of the Rings and the Hobbits.

Edit: here is the first chapter of the audio book, with imagery, on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAhCT5HCOBU
To sum up: mix it up a little. Check out many different interpretations of the books. That helped for me.

-Eirik

[TheMonarchGamer]

Some of the posts here are fantastic, especially the ones relating to the artwork.

While I did really enjoy the movies, I can also see how they differ from the spirit that LOTR inspires, at least in me.

I'd recommend gobblin' (goblin? Get it?) up Jon's artwork (I believe he created the majority of the artwork in the rules).
-TMG

[Arthadan]

For instance, what I found very useful was the Lord of the Rings LCG. This game has hundreds of very nice images, which presents another interpretation. This one is a bit more high fantasy than for instance the one presented in The One Ring, and is a bit more in line with how I see the setting than for example the very low-fantasy approach in the rpg books (I like my Gondorians to have plate mail, for instance).

I think you're right about the LCG illustrations being "high fantasy" (and about plate mail ). I've found serious contradictions between some illustrations and Tolkien's description, so I wouldn't recomend it to someone looking for accurate depictions of Tolkien's characters.

On the other hand, Cubicle 7 is doing a great job.

[shipwreck]

I've found serious contradictions between some illustrations and Tolkien's description, so I wouldn't recomend it to someone looking for accurate depictions of Tolkien's characters.

Could you cite an example? I collect and play the game regularly and I haven't noticed any outstanding offenses. Though one of Boromir's cards is too pretty.

[robert_pat]

Could you cite an example? I collect and play the game regularly and I haven't noticed any outstanding offenses. Though one of Boromir's cards is too pretty.

The example that comes to mind quickest is plate armor. Plate armor does not exist in Middle-Earth, but many cards depict plate armor.

[shipwreck]

Could you cite an example? I collect and play the game regularly and I haven't noticed any outstanding offenses. Though one of Boromir's cards is too pretty.

The example that comes to mind quickest is plate armor. Plate armor does not exist in Middle-Earth, but many cards depict plate armor.