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#1826 Sat, May30 2009 9:28pm

Turambar
Archer of Mirkwood
From: Germany
Registered: Sun, Apr27 2008
Posts: 2724

Re: The Taproom

Calming down is a real good suggestion, Master Tree.
I will apply myself in working on that diorama of this famous father of a forthcoming dragonslayer . . . !

Last edited by rita.de (Sat, May30 2009 9:28pm)


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The dragons are gone, the giants are dead and the children of the woods are forgotten.

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#1827 Sat, May30 2009 9:53pm

Gildor Inglorion
Wandering Elf
From: Montpellier, France
Registered: Fri, Jan25 2008
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Re: The Taproom

I would not want to ruin a rumor by my guess... but when I read that... along with what was said hastily before...

that makes me think of an incoming MX vignette of the "Unexpected Party" ? (Though If I remember well, there is already a Bilbo in this fashion in the LR series)

I am a diviner? or am I totally out of my shoes?


"Elves seldom give unguarded advice, for advice is a dangerous gift, even from the wise to the wise, and all courses may run ill." (Gildor Inglorion, LOTR1)

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#1828 Sun, May31 2009 3:02am

Barliman
The famous Innkeeper
From: Bree
Registered: Tue, Jan29 2008
Posts: 4331

Re: The Taproom

"Unexpected"?! What sort of rumour is that? Everything in life is unexpected, unless you know about it beforehand - the Mithril price increase was "unexpected"! Can't you be kinder to a sleep-deprived publican and provide a more helpful hint?


"A worthy man, but his memory is like a lumber-room: thing wanted always buried."

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#1829 Sun, May31 2009 10:16am

Theobald
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From: the Osning in Germany
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Re: The Taproom

Huoommm ... no, Master Erchamion, I didn't, my wife wouldn't feel good about that .... rhuoomm ....
so, tapas in Bree ... rhuoommm ... somehow this world is changing, methinks ... huooommm ...
besides, there was never ever delivered anything coming along with a drink in these premises ...
rhuoommm ... except those taps ... huoommmhomhom ... but I've learned that you even have to pay for them .... gruoommmm ...hom

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#1830 Sun, May31 2009 10:31am

Theobald
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Re: The Taproom

Huoommm ... so, he's up now .... that sleep-deprived barkeep ... huoomm ... well, Master Barliman, I did not think at all that the Mithril price increase was unexpected ... huoomm ... I'm afraid they simply forgot to increase the price permanently, so they tried to push it up once they recognized it ... huoomm ... a strange strategy, meseems ... huoommm ...
As for your query I just might remind you again that a good barkeep should first ask what his customers would like to have ... rhuuoommm ... after that you can fix the price, of course .... huoommmmmmhomhom ... after having considered that I might agree or disagree ... hommm

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#1831 Sun, May31 2009 11:08am

hsf62
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From: Australia
Registered: Tue, Jan29 2008
Posts: 2930

Re: The Taproom

Does a good barkeep leave his bar unattedned just because he thinks he has to follow in the footsteps of the fellowship???roll


Where there is a will there is a way, just as there are no problems, only solutions! Guess it depends on ones own perspective of the matter at that time big_smile

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#1832 Sun, May31 2009 11:11am

hsf62
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Re: The Taproom

After such a long journey, what news does Master Barliman bring with him??cool


Where there is a will there is a way, just as there are no problems, only solutions! Guess it depends on ones own perspective of the matter at that time big_smile

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#1833 Sun, May31 2009 12:17pm

Theobald
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Re: The Taproom

Huooommmm ... news? .... rumours would be right for us .... huoommm ... but be sure, Master Caster, he'll charge you for that ... hooommm ... as you're around here again, Master Hsf62, oh that young you are ... but older than MasterBombadil, meseems, I can tell you that your last guess about some months ago was completely wrong .... huoommm .... it wasn't what you called "Schneewittchen" ... huoomm ... and besides the number of the participants was far too much underestimated with that ... rhuoommm... anyway ... hom ... if you know what I mean ... hom ... but in the Ent no one knows what might happen ... huomm ...

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#1834 Sun, May31 2009 1:09pm

hsf62
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Re: The Taproom

Lets wait and be surprised! big_smile
It all depends on how many small "things" we take in consideration!


Where there is a will there is a way, just as there are no problems, only solutions! Guess it depends on ones own perspective of the matter at that time big_smile

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#1835 Sun, May31 2009 3:49pm

presto247365
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Registered: Tue, Jan29 2008
Posts: 94

Re: The Taproom

Well, I'm back again after European travels and a lot of make-up chemistry labs. 

First and best, my trip to Paris was a smashing success.  It was hard to leave, and I'm planning on returning in a couple of years, as soon as I can save up the rather large amount of money required.

Secondly, the price increase news was very unwelcome.  It's a tough issue to get my head around.  Clearly, we all love Mithrils and what they represent of TOlkien's works, so it becomes an emotional situation.  On the other hand, Mithrils are a luxury item, that we are not forced to buy and can quickly go by the wayside if our circumstances in life become more difficult. 

Similarly, Prince August/Lars/Mithril aren't required to sell us anything at a price of our choosing, but one would hope that a sense of loyalty and fellowship would promote less mercenary business tactics.

Unfortunately, Mithril, and specifically Lars, have a long history of curious, if not downright questionable, business decisions.  Most notably, is the lack of ability or desire to more agressively market their products to gamers.  It seems as if lately they'd been doing better, with the Salute figures, and the Witch King for the online game.

Although I enjoy them, I found the current trend of army-type releases an odd way to go, given licensing issues with GW and TE.  It seemed like another golden age of Mithril releases, with the frequent M series coupled with more interesting single subjects from the Gold Fellowship.  Too good to last unmolested I guess.

As far as a "boycott". economic reality has essentially forced one upon me already, without any political meaning behind it.  I haven't ordered anything since the corsairs, and am having a hard time justifying the price of a lot of Fellowship releases.  Given that I've just spent approximatley the value of my entire Mithril collection on the aforementioned trip to Paris, I guess I've decided to take my discretionary spending in other directions.

I plan on saving up some extra money this summer to "catch up" on my Mithril collection, but at the current price point, the truly excellent chaps from Helm's Deep will have to wait a lot longer.  I'll wait years until they go on clearance sale, which they will eventually. 

Collecting Mithrils is a great hobby and has led us all to form a global community based on our common interests.  Once the financial cost becomes so great that it becomes a source of stress, then that enjoyment is greatly lessened and becomes tainted by doubt and regret.  So I guess it is up to each of us how to spend our time and money.  Regardless, I hope we can keep this truly special community alive and thriving, even it if there are no new Mithrils to discuss, and it is just to share our painting and modelling achievements from our current collections.

With that, I'll have a pint and then off to mow the lawn!

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#1836 Sun, May31 2009 7:46pm

Theobald
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Re: The Taproom

Huoommm ... mowing the lawn ... that's what I should have done yesterday ... huom ... instead of that I simply sat down and watched the flowers in the lawn growing with the bees buzzing and tumbling ... huoommm
Your words are wise, Master Presto ... huomm ... and about your concern about keeping alive this community I can assure you that I do all I can .... rhuoommm ...
as for you, Master Caster, you will have to be patient, but I can guarantee that you will be more than surprised ... huoomm ...

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#1837 Mon, Jun1 2009 3:20am

hsf62
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From: Australia
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Posts: 2930

Re: The Taproom

I love surprises!
To Master Presto I have to say there always will be "New Mithrils"!big_smile


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#1838 Mon, Jun1 2009 4:12am

twrich
The Man in the Dark
From: Minneapolis, MN USA
Registered: Tue, Jan29 2008
Posts: 752

Re: The Taproom

Me gusta tapas! Y cerbeza!

Last edited by twrich (Mon, Jun1 2009 4:14am)


"All that is gold does not glitter, not all those that wander are lost." (Strider, The Fellowship of the Ring)

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#1839 Mon, Jun1 2009 10:40am

Theobald
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Re: The Taproom

Huoommmrhuoommm .... ? I wonder what the Man in the Dark put in his pipe ... rhuoomm ... hej, Master Twrich, hur mar du? ... huomm ... rökere ... valmö wisst or valmö röd ger dremfri sömn och smärtfri död ... rhuoommm ... alas, must have been the drink ...

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#1840 Mon, Jun1 2009 11:26am

hsf62
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From: Australia
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Posts: 2930

Re: The Taproom

All I can say to this is cheers!


Where there is a will there is a way, just as there are no problems, only solutions! Guess it depends on ones own perspective of the matter at that time big_smile

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#1841 Mon, Jun1 2009 11:54am

Barliman
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From: Bree
Registered: Tue, Jan29 2008
Posts: 4331

Re: The Taproom

I don't even understand what's going on. So no change there, then.


"A worthy man, but his memory is like a lumber-room: thing wanted always buried."

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#1842 Mon, Jun1 2009 7:54pm

Theobald
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Re: The Taproom

Huoommm rhuooo mmm  ... the more frequently you're around, here, Master Barliman, the better you'll understand ... rhuoomm ... though meseems your memories do lack some Swedish words ... huoommmhommm ... why not come in here again saying 'Hi, friends and dear customers, ladies and gentlemen, I'm back and the next round is on my tap, cheers' ... huomm ... or somthing like that ... huoommm ... tar mej fan ... gruoommm ....
Ahem, so to say I'm lucky to have you back here again, Master Barliman ... huoommm

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#1843 Tue, Jun2 2009 4:53am

Barliman
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From: Bree
Registered: Tue, Jan29 2008
Posts: 4331

Re: The Taproom

Swedish? Is that anything like that Dunlendish nonsense? I never can understand them when they come in here.

So, today's the day we should hear Lars's decision re the prices issue. I shall certainly buy everyone a drink if the news is good, Master Tree! If it's not good news, then I won't be able to afford to...


"A worthy man, but his memory is like a lumber-room: thing wanted always buried."

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#1844 Tue, Jun2 2009 8:06am

twrich
The Man in the Dark
From: Minneapolis, MN USA
Registered: Tue, Jan29 2008
Posts: 752

Re: The Taproom

Odds are it was the drink, Master Tree, althought I must admit that as a healer type of guy I do boil little green shoots and leaves and twigs to help SAVE THE WORLD. Its a rough job but someone has to do it.

Now if you'll excuse my attempt at humor, I'll retire to my dark corner with an ale and a bit of pipe weed.

PS. Presto: you're right on.

Last edited by twrich (Tue, Jun2 2009 8:23am)


"All that is gold does not glitter, not all those that wander are lost." (Strider, The Fellowship of the Ring)

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#1845 Tue, Jun2 2009 9:03am

Gildor Inglorion
Wandering Elf
From: Montpellier, France
Registered: Fri, Jan25 2008
Posts: 4098
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Re: The Taproom

well that's done... I made a big post.... on the public part of the official forum... explaining my deep ideas behind the reason of this kind of boycott for master twrich... as well as quite a lot of suggestions.... and these are only the beginning... I hope you will agree with my suggestions, but most of all I hope Mithril will take them into account...


"Elves seldom give unguarded advice, for advice is a dangerous gift, even from the wise to the wise, and all courses may run ill." (Gildor Inglorion, LOTR1)

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#1846 Wed, Jun3 2009 7:32am

Barliman
The famous Innkeeper
From: Bree
Registered: Tue, Jan29 2008
Posts: 4331

Re: The Taproom

It remains to be seen what will happen next, if anything. I see that Mithril's announcement - like their releases, ironically! - is also running behind schedule.


"A worthy man, but his memory is like a lumber-room: thing wanted always buried."

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#1847 Wed, Jun3 2009 7:50am

Turambar
Archer of Mirkwood
From: Germany
Registered: Sun, Apr27 2008
Posts: 2724

Re: The Taproom

True spoken, Master Barli, true spoken.
Seems that those "waiting-loops" become a fix component in life

PS:  isn´t it, Holger . . . wink


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#1848 Wed, Jun3 2009 8:17am

Gildor Inglorion
Wandering Elf
From: Montpellier, France
Registered: Fri, Jan25 2008
Posts: 4098
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Re: The Taproom

there will be an announcement today, don't worry. It's just a matter of master O'brien posting it I suppose.


"Elves seldom give unguarded advice, for advice is a dangerous gift, even from the wise to the wise, and all courses may run ill." (Gildor Inglorion, LOTR1)

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#1849 Wed, Jun3 2009 9:29am

ESTEL
The Lord of the Paints
Registered: Thu, Jan31 2008
Posts: 497

Re: The Taproom

rita.de wrote:

True spoken, Master Barli, true spoken.
Seems that those "waiting-loops" become a fix component in life

PS:  isn´t it, Holger . . . wink

That's exactly what I think is so frustrating to customers. It is so important to stick to schedules always inform the customers, even when there are just sketches from new releases and so on. Just keep them interested in you and your company.

I still think, Mithril's miniatures are worth!


"From the ashes a fire shall be woken, 
A light from the shadows shall spring;
Renewed shall be blade that was broken:
The crownless again shall be king".

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#1850 Wed, Jun3 2009 9:42am

hsf62
Master Caster
From: Australia
Registered: Tue, Jan29 2008
Posts: 2930

Re: The Taproom

You are not wrong Archer of Mirkwood! My life is split in three parts. Sleeping, working and waiting and I'm sure the "waiting for something" is the biggest part out of all three!wink


Where there is a will there is a way, just as there are no problems, only solutions! Guess it depends on ones own perspective of the matter at that time big_smile

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