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Hallowe’en Planning: Discussion [All]
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If you could throw Laird Barron’s Old Leech/Broken Ouroboros it would be perfect
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Ooooh, Star wars!? Star Wars would be so fun!
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Have we done Nightmare Before Christmas?
Would love to see the Monty Python & the Holy Grail get another outing! Or Doctor Who? Game of Thrones?
Would love to see the Monty Python & the Holy Grail get another outing! Or Doctor Who? Game of Thrones?
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There’s a handful of Nightmare Before Christmas icons in the Halloween thread.
And some vampire ones as well, but I don’t think Buffy was a theme in and of itself.
And some vampire ones as well, but I don’t think Buffy was a theme in and of itself.
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I keep thinking The Simpsons would be fun. There's an endless amount of funny icons to be made.
Doing a re-run of the classic horror characters theme could be cool too.
Lovecraft monsters, as mentioned above, would be really cool too, but perhaps tricky to represent well in small icons.
Doing a re-run of the classic horror characters theme could be cool too.
Lovecraft monsters, as mentioned above, would be really cool too, but perhaps tricky to represent well in small icons.
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If you want scary then don't ask me, @Winddancer! 
I'm throwing musicals out there as another possibility... *preps singing voice*
I'm throwing musicals out there as another possibility... *preps singing voice*
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MUSICALS.
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I think Ally had Buffy and her ATR given out was Faith and that was it, Sil. Well ... in my ACTIVE years, anyway. What they did in my absence is anyone's guess.
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YES.
Or, y'know, what else do I love? - Stargate Atlantis, Leverage disguises, White Collar, Chuck, MCU, Robin of Sherwood (yes, I mean that dark 80s show), Fast and Furious, Lara Croft incarnations ...
Srsly, I am clearly easy to please.
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Is it possible to lock a thread so that only kingdom members can see it?
If so, why not do kingdom only threads in each respective forum where the kingdom members can vote and decide diplomatically on their theme for the kingdom, either choosing from one of the old themes or deciding on a new one with icons submitted, with multiple votes per person? I figure that is the best way to make the most people happy and be the most inclusive for the people it will matter to, while maintaining some level of surprise because Rohir won't know what theme Gondor/Mordor/Shire are going for. (Maybe admins can make sure that two kingdoms aren't voting for the same thing?)
Sure, I know some people might cheat and switch kingdoms to nosy and stuff, but NuPlaza is the place where the members have the control
If so, why not do kingdom only threads in each respective forum where the kingdom members can vote and decide diplomatically on their theme for the kingdom, either choosing from one of the old themes or deciding on a new one with icons submitted, with multiple votes per person? I figure that is the best way to make the most people happy and be the most inclusive for the people it will matter to, while maintaining some level of surprise because Rohir won't know what theme Gondor/Mordor/Shire are going for. (Maybe admins can make sure that two kingdoms aren't voting for the same thing?)
Sure, I know some people might cheat and switch kingdoms to nosy and stuff, but NuPlaza is the place where the members have the control
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Slap some tentacles in there and add some nonsensical letter together and voila, instant Old Ones
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Given that people are already talking about switching kingdoms to make sure they get the icons of their top choice, we were thinking more of choosing themes that would be popular to the greatest number of people - or else more sparsely populated kingdoms would be picked by a handful of people, and where would the Lorieners and Wizards get their say?
also P.S. don’t worry you’ll get your surprises
My only vague concern re Lovecraftian monsters is of course that the icon makers will go insane. A risk I guess some of you are willing to take
also P.S. don’t worry you’ll get your surprises
My only vague concern re Lovecraftian monsters is of course that the icon makers will go insane. A risk I guess some of you are willing to take
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@Allacan ob Burzum we have some plans for how we are doing the icons, which will make it less insane for us to do. So would be a no on the secret voting unfortunately. For now just pic the themes you would like, we will then make a poll soon with the suggestions and vote for what you want to see.
I would go into specifics but we would really like to surprise you all, so please THEMES! <3
I would go into specifics but we would really like to surprise you all, so please THEMES! <3
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Erm... ok. At the risk of being a significant minority here then, I propose a Critical Role theme then, or maybe a Dungeons and Dragons theme?
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Or so they're not stuck with an icon they *hate* for an entire month. Which is probably what will end up happening for me, because the majority of the ideas/themes mentioned here so far are ones I just...Sil Denafil wrote: ↑Tue Sep 01, 2020 7:49 pm Given that people are already talking about switching kingdoms to make sure they get the icons of their top choice...
Except My Little Pony. I'm not sure I could bear to log into the Plaza at all in October if *everywhere* was My Little Pony. So please let there be at least one place with an option other than that.
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So propose a theme you *do* likeTaethowen wrote: ↑Tue Sep 01, 2020 9:44 pm Or so they're not stuck with an icon they *hate* for an entire month. Which is probably what will end up happening for me, because the majority of the ideas/themes mentioned here so far are ones I just...
Except My Little Pony. I'm not sure I could bear to log into the Plaza at all in October if *everywhere* was My Little Pony. So please let there be at least one place with an option other than that.
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I would propose K-drama but there's maybe *two other people* on the Plaza who would go for that. 
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K-Drama is a very big category
Of course feel free to throw out more theme ideas as you think of em tho!
Of course feel free to throw out more theme ideas as you think of em tho!
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Perhaps the 'scary' element of Plaza Halloween is the spine-tingling thrill of not knowing what icons shall show up ? I have never even heard of at least half the themes which are being put forward, so I will no doubt end up with some random icon I do not have any clue what to do with anyway.
I was half-thinking of a move to Mordor for the duration of Halloween, explore a little darker side, etc. But knowing my luck the Minions will end up as Care Bears or something like that ! Honestly I think though following on from Winddancer's idea at the outset might be interesting. Explore a Middle Earth where the monsters really do rule. Explore a 'What would have happened if Sauron had won ?' sort of alternative Plaza, based on the 'Scouring of the Shire' sort of a thing for each kingdom. Now that is scary, but still Tolkien.
I have never even heard of at least half the themes which are being put forward, so I will no doubt end up with some random icon I do not have any clue what to do with anyway. I was half-thinking of a move to Mordor for the duration of Halloween, explore a little darker side, etc. But knowing my luck the Minions will end up as Care Bears or something like that ! Honestly I think though following on from Winddancer's idea at the outset might be interesting. Explore a Middle Earth where the monsters really do rule. Explore a 'What would have happened if Sauron had won ?' sort of alternative Plaza, based on the 'Scouring of the Shire' sort of a thing for each kingdom. Now that is scary, but still Tolkien.
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As always, @Ercassie for the win!
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UH YES. What @Ercassie said. That's the best idea I've seen so far.
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What so when a gondorian says it its awesome, but when I say it its just me being evil!?? PFFT!
But yes it is an awesome idea, win them over Ercassie, bring them to the dark side!
But yes it is an awesome idea, win them over Ercassie, bring them to the dark side!
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Great idea, Ercassie.
Great idea Windy. *grin*
So if Sauron had won:
Would there be dwarves in KD again?
Would they be slaves under the influence of the Seven Rings?
Would they be digging deeper beneath the mountain?
Would they be like, zombies?
Great idea Windy. *grin*
So if Sauron had won:
Would there be dwarves in KD again?
Would they be slaves under the influence of the Seven Rings?
Would they be digging deeper beneath the mountain?
Would they be like, zombies?
The world was fair in Durin's Day.
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Zombie dwarves! <3
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Races
Barrow-wights
Cave-trolls
Giants
Half-trolls
Hill-trolls
Mewlips
Mountain-trolls
Nameless Things
Ogres
Olog-hai
Skin-changers
Snow-trolls
Stone-giants
Stone-trolls
Torog
Tree-men
Troll-men
Trolls
Vampires
Were-worms
Werewolves
Woodwoses
Barrow-wights
Cave-trolls
Giants
Half-trolls
Hill-trolls
Mewlips
Mountain-trolls
Nameless Things
Ogres
Olog-hai
Skin-changers
Snow-trolls
Stone-giants
Stone-trolls
Torog
Tree-men
Troll-men
Trolls
Vampires
Were-worms
Werewolves
Woodwoses
The world was fair in Durin's Day.
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I'm down with being Spike (the Buffy kind).
Though I still stand by my suggestion on discord about Tim Curry roles.
S-S-SPACE!
Though I still stand by my suggestion on discord about Tim Curry roles.
S-S-SPACE!
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In all seriousness I don't actually mind scary stuff and I like the scary Middle-earth-Halloween mash-up idea and I also love surprises! I'm just excited for Halloween Plaza again. 
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When I was ruler of Fangorn we did Spaceballs one year and all my Ents hated it, so I'm not going to propose that again, even though I thought it was fun.
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@everyone Last chance to get your suggestions in, as what has been mentioned so far will be what we will be voting on!
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Just to codify and organize my ideas:
1) Lovecraftian monsters
2) What if Mordor won
3) Stephen King (either the villains or Dark Tower)
4) Famous metalheads
5) The VVitch
6) Folk Horror
7) Classic horror icons
1) Lovecraftian monsters
2) What if Mordor won
3) Stephen King (either the villains or Dark Tower)
4) Famous metalheads
5) The VVitch
6) Folk Horror
7) Classic horror icons
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GHIBLI!!! And I love love love love Monsters Inc. @Elarith! Would also be very excited for Dark Tower!
A couple other thoughts...
-I totally sympathize with hating or not having a clue about your Halloween icon. I'm pretty sure I got an SCR for NCIS. Flattering, but I still have never watched the show!
But since we can switch kingdoms and even ranks (as long as you have it unlocked) for free on NuPlaza it seems more likely that everyone can find something they like, or at least don't hate!
-Alternate Middle-earth is intriguing buuuuuuuuuuut I do kinda like the chance to RP and theme games around other fandoms.
-I also like the non-Tolkien dwarf/elf/horse/minion ideas.
-Whatever needs to be to make it less work for admins is
In the end I'm just excited for another Plaza Halloween!
A couple other thoughts...
-I totally sympathize with hating or not having a clue about your Halloween icon. I'm pretty sure I got an SCR for NCIS. Flattering, but I still have never watched the show!
But since we can switch kingdoms and even ranks (as long as you have it unlocked) for free on NuPlaza it seems more likely that everyone can find something they like, or at least don't hate!-Alternate Middle-earth is intriguing buuuuuuuuuuut I do kinda like the chance to RP and theme games around other fandoms.
-I also like the non-Tolkien dwarf/elf/horse/minion ideas.
-Whatever needs to be to make it less work for admins is
In the end I'm just excited for another Plaza Halloween!
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List so far:
Minions
My Little Pony
MCU
DCU
Studio Ghibli
The Gunslinger
IT
Stranger Things
Disney characters
Rankin/Bass and Bakshi films
Seto Kaiba
Blue Eyes White Dragon
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Star Wars
Nightmare Before Christmas
Monty Python & the Holy Grail
Doctor Who
Game of Thrones
The Simpsons
Classic horror characters
Musicals
Alexander Hamilton
Herbs
Hannibal (as in Mads Mikkelsen)
Hannibal (as in Carthage's Hero)
Stargate Atlantis
Leverage disguises
White Collar
Chuck
Robin of Sherwood (yes, I mean that dark 80s show)
Fast and Furious
Lara Croft
Monsters Inc!
Critical Role
K-drama
Tim Curry roles
Lovecraftian monsters
What if Mordor won
Stephen King (either the villains or Dark Tower)
Famous metalheads
The VVitch
Folk Horror
Classic Meme Characters
American Horror Story
KD Studmuffins
Spaceballs
Princess Bride
Galaxy Guest
Star Trek
What We Do in the Shadows
Minions
My Little Pony
MCU
DCU
Studio Ghibli
The Gunslinger
IT
Stranger Things
Disney characters
Rankin/Bass and Bakshi films
Seto Kaiba
Blue Eyes White Dragon
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Star Wars
Nightmare Before Christmas
Monty Python & the Holy Grail
Doctor Who
Game of Thrones
The Simpsons
Classic horror characters
Musicals
Alexander Hamilton
Herbs
Hannibal (as in Mads Mikkelsen)
Hannibal (as in Carthage's Hero)
Stargate Atlantis
Leverage disguises
White Collar
Chuck
Robin of Sherwood (yes, I mean that dark 80s show)
Fast and Furious
Lara Croft
Monsters Inc!
Critical Role
K-drama
Tim Curry roles
Lovecraftian monsters
What if Mordor won
Stephen King (either the villains or Dark Tower)
Famous metalheads
The VVitch
Folk Horror
Classic Meme Characters
American Horror Story
KD Studmuffins
Spaceballs
Princess Bride
Galaxy Guest
Star Trek
What We Do in the Shadows
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Under the "If Sauron had won" the Corsairs of Umbar should make an appearance too. Arrr give me some piratey logos mates.
(Also Easterlings, Haradrim, Oliphaunts, etc would be fun...)
Also, I will throw this general idea out there mostly for @KingODuckingham but for all other lovers of the format: Classic Meme Characters
(Also Easterlings, Haradrim, Oliphaunts, etc would be fun...)
Also, I will throw this general idea out there mostly for @KingODuckingham but for all other lovers of the format: Classic Meme Characters
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As a last minute thought that I can not believe did not occur to me until now, can I put forward AHS for consideration ? As in ‘American Horror Story‘. 
Honestly, I just wanted an excuse to use the murder emoticon.
Honestly, I just wanted an excuse to use the murder emoticon.
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I was thinking that the Dwarves (KD) could be, Studmuffins? Dwarves always get a bad rap for being short, hairy, unattractive and stinky. Mind you, as a Dwarf, I find most Dwarves very attractive. 
It would be fun if the other free peoples thought so too for a change and spread some drool KD's way. *grin*
I made these a few years ago. Just throwing an idea out there on the Dwarves behalf.
Ooh!
My my!
Hello there!
Nice!
Yowza! (female dwarf)
Ouch!
Hmmm!
Mmm!
Holla!
Ooh la la! (female dwarf)
Hi!
Aah!
Hi again!
Sigh!
Wow! (female dwarf)
It would be fun if the other free peoples thought so too for a change and spread some drool KD's way. *grin*I made these a few years ago. Just throwing an idea out there on the Dwarves behalf.
Ooh! My my! Hello there! Nice! Yowza! (female dwarf) Ouch! Hmmm! Mmm! Holla! Ooh la la! (female dwarf) Hi! Aah! Hi again! Sigh! Wow! (female dwarf)The world was fair in Durin's Day.
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Change Rank III to this
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@Mojo I wouldn’t mind Spaceballs as a theme! It’s a hilarious film.
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I would totally switch to KD to be a Hot Dwarf @drifa
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"Alexander Hamilton" - is this suggested theme supposed to be 'Hamilton' the musical (if not, then I put that in as a suggestion) or are we saying we want lots of icons of depictions of the Founding Father?
Also, a few other suggestions after browsing the list:-
- Princess Bride
- Galaxy Guest
- Star Trek (yes, I'm a trekker, and I love Discovery, and I am not ashamed or sorry about it).
Also, a few other suggestions after browsing the list:-
- Princess Bride
- Galaxy Guest
- Star Trek (yes, I'm a trekker, and I love Discovery, and I am not ashamed or sorry about it).
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The musical.Allacan ob Burzum wrote: ↑Fri Sep 04, 2020 8:02 pm "Alexander Hamilton" - is this suggested theme supposed to be 'Hamilton' the musical (if not, then I put that in as a suggestion) or are we saying we want lots of icons of depictions of the Founding Father?
Also, a few other suggestions after browsing the list:-
- Princess Bride
- Galaxy Guest
- Star Trek (yes, I'm a trekker, and I love Discovery, and I am not ashamed or sorry about it).
