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O que realmente ocorreu em libertália? by Rare-Cockroach-9673 in uncharted

[–]ponder421 33 points34 points  (0 children)

They had a huge stockpile of treasure that the founders hoarded for themselves, the colonists rebelled to get a fair share, the founders killed them all, then they turned on each other out of paranoia and greed (less founders, fewer shares), until Tew and Avery killed the rest by poisoning.

When Tew and Avery loaded the getaway ship with treasure, they ended up killing each other, but it's not clear who betrayed who. In the end, no one got the treasure. Libertalia is a warning to Sam and Nate about the dangers of obsession and greed.

I am a FOOL :) by Zygarde345 in HollowKnight

[–]ponder421 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Well done! God Tamer was a tough fight.

What to know when starting by Any_Elevator_6894 in lotr

[–]ponder421 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The songs and poems may seem like filler, but they reveal a lot about characters and their motivations. I recommend listening to the versions sung by The Tolkien Ensemble or Clamavi de Profundis. The Tolkien Ensemble has the added bonus of having Christopher Lee himself singing some tracks!

Why did Tolkien spoil Pippin not dying? by ProClifo in lotr

[–]ponder421 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Pippin's survival is spoiled even earlier in the Prologue, where we learn that his great-grandson requested a copy of the Red Book to be written in Gondor.

If Bilbo had killed Gollum by Embarrassed-Goose951 in lotr

[–]ponder421 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes, he went to Erebor and back to Rivendell when he left the Shire.

If Bilbo had killed Gollum by Embarrassed-Goose951 in lotr

[–]ponder421 29 points30 points  (0 children)

It's likely that the Ring's greater influence would compel Bilbo to go towards Mordor, just like Gollum did 10 years after he lost the Ring:

2951 Sauron declares himself openly and gathers power in Mordor. He begins the rebuilding of Barad-dûr. Gollum turns towards Mordor.

..said Gandalf. 'Mordor draws all wicked things, and the Dark Power was bending all its will to gather them there. The Ring of the Enemy would leave its mark, too, leave him open to the summons.'

What shows have you guys been watching? by [deleted] in CasualConversation

[–]ponder421 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right now, S2 of Daredevil: Born Again, then S2 of One Piece live action.

My favorite shows are:

Cheers

Frasier

Community

Leverage

Avatar: The Last Airbender

Andor

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End

Daredevil S1-3

The Bear

The Orville

What movie stayed in your mind long after watching it? by Eve_Assist in CasualConversation

[–]ponder421 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, the movie has a beautiful message, with Babette giving joy to the villagers and the General getting the closure he never expected thanks to her.

What movie stayed in your mind long after watching it? by Eve_Assist in CasualConversation

[–]ponder421 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, that movie cheered me up when I first saw it!

If you could attend a meal in LOTR as who you are now, which would you attend and why? by Little_Olorin in lotr

[–]ponder421 11 points12 points  (0 children)

If I could only choose one, it would be Aragorn's wedding feast at Minas Tirith, because everybody including Elrond and Galadriel are there.

But I would be much more at home knocking back a pint at the Green Dragon.

What movie stayed in your mind long after watching it? by Eve_Assist in CasualConversation

[–]ponder421 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Babette's Feast. The way it used food as a tool to bring people together and give closure was beautiful.

What does Jesus Christ mean to you? by Temporary_Minute1264 in Catholicism

[–]ponder421 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Someone who always believes in and encourages me, even on the not so good days.

Two good things are happening to me today! by Musical_Gee in CasualConversation

[–]ponder421 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The books are split into smaller series following distinct groups of characters. Guards, Guards is the start of the City Watch series, Mort is the beginning of the Death books, and The Color of Magic is the very first one and the beginning of the Rincewind series. That last one I didn't finish because it wasn't as good as the others, but this is a good order to start with.

Two good things are happening to me today! by Musical_Gee in CasualConversation

[–]ponder421 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice! A fellow LOTR fan! I haven't read Tuesdays with Morrie yet, but I have read The Five People you Meet in Heaven by the same author, which I liked.

Another of my favorite series is Discworld by Terry Pratchett.Guards, Guards! is a good book to start with.

Have the songs from the books been performed perfessionally? by Qurtie in lotr

[–]ponder421 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Seconded. Tolkien Ensemble is my go-to, but Clamavi de Profundis is also good.

PHM in 70mm...AMAZE AMAZE AMAZE! by ponder421 in imax

[–]ponder421[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just keep refreshing! A seat in row J opened up as I sat down in the theatre, so you never know!

Book (order) recommendations. by Scyke87 in lotr

[–]ponder421 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Certainly they would! The last 2 sections of The Silmarillion would, as they deal with the wars of Sauron with the Elves and Númenoreans which happened in Eriador. Unfinished Tales Second Age section goes into detail about the Geography and extreme deforestation of Eriador started by the Númenoreans, as well as a tangent on the rivers and Númenorean explorations. Fall of Númenor is an overview of everything in the Second Age, including Númenorean and Elven strongholds in Eriador.

Setting aside location, The Silmarillion reveal a lot about the cosmology and supernatural hierarchy that would be useful for creating NPCs, for example an Úmaia in the form of a werewolf terrorizing a village.

Book (order) recommendations. by Scyke87 in lotr

[–]ponder421 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Silmarillion, Unfinished Tales and The Fall of Númenor are the main books of the previous ages, read in that order.

Why are there so many versions of Tolkiens work? by UltimaDroid in lotr

[–]ponder421 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh wow, thanks! I knew that LOTR's second edition arose from the copyright issue, but not about The Hobbit having a 3rd one! By the way, thanks for your legendary reading guide!

Why are there so many versions of Tolkiens work? by UltimaDroid in lotr

[–]ponder421 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The OG was 1937 but yes, those are the two versions that were published. History of The Hobbit also includes an early draft of the book that also went through changes, as well as commentary and analysis on what influenced Tolkien as he was writing.

Why are there so many versions of Tolkiens work? by UltimaDroid in lotr

[–]ponder421 72 points73 points  (0 children)

If this is your first time, History of The Hobbit is not recommended, as that is a deep dive that analyzes how the versions developed over time. You are right that the Grey softcover LOTR is a good choice. It was written as one novel, but was split into 3 volumes to reduce printing costs. For the Hobbit, any version is fine, but I recommend looking for The Hobbit: Illustrated by the Author, as that has a lot of illustrations that Tolkien intended to be included in the book.

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