As a dwarf...

[Moge]

...myself, I do not approve of this game. None of my dwarf friends mine underground. we have normal jobs. Why are dwarfs used in this way?

[hyperion_500]

While we're on the subject of 'why', may I ask 'why are nearly all high fantasy dwarves portrayed as semi-Scottish or semi-Viking?

Sure, the Scots blast out people's eardrums with bagpipes blaring from the highlands, and the Norse pine for the fjords, but other societies are a bit more famous for their mountaineering; Why not semi-Swiss dwarves? Or perhaps even semi-Nepali dwarves? Just imagine the terror of of kukri armed maddwarves rushing down the mountainside after some poor sod!

Of course, if you want societies actually known for living underground, perhaps you'd need to envision dwarven societies based on various underground cities of Eurasia, or even in The Americas. But I wouldn't play a game based on those toiling beneath Disney World.

Ps. In all seriousness, the underground infrastructure of Disney World is actually pretty impressive.

[Moge]

Growing up as a italian dwarf I always felt pressured to look like a scottish dwarf....I completly agree with the sentiments with poster above.

[hyperion_500]

Originally posted by Moge:

Growing up as a italian dwarf I always felt pressured to look like a scottish dwarf....I completly agree with the sentiments with poster above.

Well, Itally DOES have Sassi di Matera, so you have SOME cultural-historical links to subterranean dwelling.

[Lich Lord]

Do you consider yourself more a hobbit? Its just a make believe game based on lore that was made up. Do not compare yourself to a fictional character. Just because you happen to be short does not make you a Dwarf that enjoys living in mountains and drinking ale.

Why do all elves look like they belong in a pride parade? If you have pointy ears do you have to wear silk robes everywhere or be good at archery?

Live your life. Enjoy the lore for what it is. un-bunch your panties and life will become much easier.

[TechGuard, Bacon]

i am concerned i read this the wrong way....but i laughed myself out of my chair, even if i got it all wrong, thank you for the good laugh.

[hyperion_500]

Originally posted by Lich Lord:

Do you consider yourself more a hobbit? Its just a make believe game based on lore that was made up. Do not compare yourself to a fictional character. Just because you happen to be short does not make you a Dwarf that enjoys living in mountains and drinking ale.

Why do all elves look like they belong in a pride parade? If you have pointy ears do you have to wear silk robes everywhere or be good at archery?

Live your life. Enjoy the lore for what it is. un-bunch your panties and life will become much easier.

Panties? Yet another person who assumes dwarves are skirt wearing Scotts! If you're not careful Moge may make angry Italian hand gestures at you!

....Still, it could be worse, imagine if the stereotype was that all Dwarves were BELGIAN! D:

[Thorfar]

Is a semi-swiss- dwarf like a sort of dwarf-dwarf? Or would that be a gnome? As for vikings ... well guess JRR stealing all those names from the Voluspa has something to do with it.

[hyperion_500]

Originally posted by Thorfar:

Is a semi-swiss- dwarf like a sort of dwarf-dwarf? Or would that be a gnome? As for vikings ... well guess JRR stealing all those names from the Voluspa has something to do with it.

No, A semi-Swiss dwarf would be the sort to have a big bank account, and a fancy clock, and would defeat their foes by yodeling until their their ears bleed, and lose the ability to keep their balance, followed up with an impressive heavy infantry assault.

And GNOMES? How DARE you suggest we are those pointy ear Ñoldor?!

[Moge]

Dont get started on gnomes, I know alot of real world gnomes from connections in the dwarf world. Gnomes are just as insulted by the stereotypes.

[Commisar Jon Fuklaw]

You've actively gone out of your way to be offended for no reason. Nobody cares about your "offense"; this is the internet.

Now, if you were an elf, perhaps then we'd care. However, we'd laugh in your face simply on account of you being an elf, as is the proper response to offended elfish types.

[HerrDave]

Y'all need Durin.

[Moge]

Originally posted by Commisar Jon Fuklaw:

You've actively gone out of your way to be offended for no reason. Nobody cares about your "offense"; this is the internet.

Now, if you were an elf, perhaps then we'd care. However, we'd laugh in your face simply on account of you being an elf, as is the proper response to offended elfish types.

Dont u think non-scottish dwarfs care?

[MaddogDino]

Think you've got problems!!
I was an elven archer until I fumbled one day and shot my foot off with a multi-missile.
Now folks call me Stumpy, a name more befitting a Dorf.

[hyperion_500]

Originally posted by MaddogDino:

Think you've got problems!!
I was an elven archer until I fumbled one day and shot my foot off with a multi-missile.
Now folks call me Stumpy, a name more befitting a Dorf.

'Ear shavers' out, lads! We've found an impostor among us!

And if you think WE'VE got problems, ya pointy eared princess, you should see the the threads on this forum made by lunatics of dubious dwarfhood complaining about how they cannot tell the beard of a dwarven lass from a dwarven laddie's, or our Eastern kin not having 'proper skin color' and other such nonsense. I think THEIR beards consist of a bit o' stubble down their necks.

[TankHunter678]

Do keep in mind that there are like 7 or so different dwarf cultures in the world of Middle-Earth, so you got more than just the scotsman dwarves. Gimli just has easier access to the scotsman type for this whole mission to retake the mountain due to you know this thing called distance.