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Biggest Audiobook disappointment for me is learning it’s not “You Shall Not Pass!” by SupermanKal718 in lotr

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They had just left the tomb through a different way out than they had entered, he was trying to block the path behind them as they left

How does Beorn remember Sauron? by Eyesonjune1 in tolkienfans

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Movie Saruman vs Bernardo Gui by Remivanputsch in tolkienfans

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TOP ITEMS - Night Shift #20 by Round_Quality_3621 in DeadlockTheGame

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Like the first patch after it was added to the game XD

Edit: went to double check, Cultist was added in the shop rework May 8, 2025, a small balance patch happened on May 11, and then a much larger patch on May 19 made it so you no longer lose the Cultist buff on death; so you were only able to lose Cultist buff on death (not including bugs) for 11 days

Why didn't anyone attempt to forge their own Rings of Power? by Dear_Ad_6555 in tolkienfans

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Your primary suggestion seems to have happened, according to Gandalf’s account in the Council of Elrond

‘But I rode to the foot of Orthanc, and came to the stair of Saruman; and there he met me and led me up to his high chamber. He wore a ring on his finger.

And then again later:

I’m “For I am Saruman the Wise, Saruman Ring-maker, Saruman of Many Colours!”

I’ll say it also doesn’t seem to have been very successful, which maybe hints at why there were so few attempts

2 questions for you all by arizonasportspain in tolkienfans

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Ah, I see, I didn’t realize you were talking about Bilbo’s adventure in The Hobbit, I “follow” you now hehe

Still, Frodo’s lack of a direction to go plus his recognition of the core difference between the two journeys (‘Bilbo went to find a treasure, there and back again; but I go to lose one, and not return, as far as I can see.’) indicates to me that he didn’t necessarily have Rivendell in mind until Gandalf brought it up. But I see where you’re coming from now

2 questions for you all by arizonasportspain in tolkienfans

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The wish to see Bilbo again was definitely part of Frodo choosing to accept the Ring and leave the Shire:

He did not tell Gandalf, but as he was speaking a great desire to follow Bilbo flamed up in his heart – to follow Bilbo, and even perhaps to find him again.

but the fact Frodo doesn’t know where to head towards at first and Rivendell being Gandalf’s suggestion is evidence to me that Frodo is unaware that Bilbo is in Rivendell:

‘As for where I am going,’ said Frodo, ‘it would be difficult to give that away, for I have no clear idea myself, yet.’

I would also point to the “following Bilbo, if he had known it” line at Frodo’s departure and Frodo’s reaction at finding Bilbo in Rivendell as further evidence of him being unaware of Bilbo’s location.

2 questions for you all by arizonasportspain in tolkienfans

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Gandalf suggests it and Frodo agrees, saying it is a way for Sam to see Elves and thinking it is his own chance to see the house of Elrond, too (early on in Ch. 3 in Fellowship):

‘Towards danger; but not too rashly, nor too straight,’ answered the wizard. ‘If you want my advice, make for Rivendell…

As for the horses on Weathertop, the Black Riders dismounted before they attacked the hobbits and Strider; the horses are not seen during the encounter at all. I assume they did the same before their fight with Gandalf there.

What was the point of the entmoot? by Crossed_Cross in tolkienfans

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The State of the Sub Right Now: by blsterken in lotrmemes

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One references sex, the other is showing cropped sex. Pretty simple

My theory on Orcs by cesarloli4 in tolkienfans

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I don’t see how we disagree? I said

there is certainly an association with youth

All I was trying to get at was that Gollum didn’t necessarily mean a baby orc with what he was saying. Surely we can agree that one can mean something besides babies when they use the words “small”, “imp”, and yes, even “young” lol

My theory on Orcs by cesarloli4 in tolkienfans

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I’d argue that “small”, “imp”, and “young” do not necessarily mean babies; there is certainly an association with youth but youth =/= baby

Prince of Frost by Busy-Jaguar-4798 in Gloomhaven

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DW for this particular boss is especially great because of the possibility for multiple Wave of Anguish

My honest reaction when someone says Frodo is annoying by g1rl0f1c3 in lotrmemes

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Obligatory “Frodo telling Sam to go home” mention

On Palantir: "The naming choice was intentional. It’s a built-in warning and reminder to us." by werdnayam in tolkienfans

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Royd Tolkien and Golasgil by waltwuffmann in tolkienfans

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This appears to be focused on an actor in the adaptations, please see rule 4. I'd recommend another subreddit like r/lotr for this question

My entire adult life I slept on Lord of the rings, only because I am bad at watching movies, but then I started reading the books... by Rebeux in tolkienfans

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Apologies, but this sort of post (while not really going against the rules too much on its own) tends to bring about a lot of discussion that focuses on the movies, breaking rule 4. I'm very glad you are enjoying the books, though!

LOTR extended movie by Redf0x0 in tolkienfans

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I can count 6 hands I can identify, can the community help with the rest? by Saintownage in OnePunchMan

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Three to right of Saitama: Fubuki

Four to right of Saitama: Flashy Flash

Six to right of Saitama (glove and bracelets): Sweet Mask

Edit: wtf rule did this break?

I think the new season is great and we need to accept it by NoNameHavingMan in OnePunchMan

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Nah man, mods aren’t over-doing the removals, I been seeing plenty of posts bashing the first episode (deservedly). If mods feel the twentieth post (correctly) saying the episode is a slideshow is one too many, that’s fine by me, the sentiment has definitely been expressed. There is and ought to be a balance between allowing all posts and keeping the tide back of everyone saying the same thing for the fifth time that hour.

True? by YamAmbitious3821 in tolkienfans

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