One Sheep to Rule Them All: Fantasy Sheep
07-24-13, 10:25 PM
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One Sheep to Rule Them All: Fantasy Sheep
... there was a magical land called DVDTalk. People came from over the world to experience its wonders. But soon a dark force emerged and threatened the realm. The only way to defeat this evil was for some brave souls to undertake a quest. But the heroes weren't made of warriors or wizards. They were composed of the gentlest of creatures ... sheep! Can these sheep summon the strength within them to rise to this challenge?
Welcome to Fantasy Sheep!
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While this post is in the Movie subforum, the questions encompass both movies and television. If the question doesn't specify (movie or tv), feel free to pick an answer from either. Knowledge from books may help in some questions, but is not essential.
What is fantasy? The genre has a very broad definition. From wikipedia:
Fantasy is a genre of fiction that commonly uses magic and other supernatural phenomena as a primary plot element, theme, or setting. Many works within the genre take place in imaginary worlds where magic and magical creatures are common. Fantasy is generally distinguished from the genres of science fiction and horror by the expectation that it steers clear of scientific and macabre themes, respectively, though there is a great deal of overlap between the three, all of which are subgenres of speculative fiction.
You're just hoping the other players are thinking like you!Please send in your answers to me via PM. Place only one answer per line, without numbers or the question itself. Add {sd} to the end of the answer, not the beginning. Those who do not do this will be penalized 20 points right off the bat.
I will also correct mistakes you may have made when originally sending me your answers at a cost of 10 points.
Read the game-specific rules (especially related to how slam dunks can be used).
Many movies have remakes and sequels. Please make certain it is clear to me what you intend your answer to be. Also, general answers will not match specific answers (for example, answering an entire series of movies versus a single movie in that series).
I'd like to have between 20 and 30 players, so once we get close to filling I’ll close things off (with special passes available to former Sheepmasters). Give me the weekend for scoring and organization of answers and hopefully we can get this going early next week. My schedule is open so I can post results anytime. Though I got the impression that weekday afternoons are a good time, so that is what I'm planning.
The Questions
- R: From The Lord of the Rings, name one of the members of the Fellowship of the Ring.
- S: What was the best film or television adaptation of Arthurian legend (i.e. King Arthur and associates)?
- S: We recently lost Ray Harryhausen, who brought to life many fantastical creatures on the silver screen. What was your favorite Ray Harryhausen creature?
- R: From the Harry Potter series, name someone who worked at Hogwarts (either as faculty or general staff).
- S: What was the best film or television show based on Greek mythology?
- S: What is a fantastical creature/person that some people believe really exists?
- R: People love fantasy movies. Reflecting this is the presence of many of them in imdb’s top 250 of all-time. Name one of the non-animated ones (to qualify, it must have “fantasy” listed as one of the genres on the movie's imdb page at the time these questions are posted).
- S: Fairy tales have been the source of many fantasy movies. What is your favorite movie based on a fairy tale?
- R: Hayao Miyazaki has changed how many think of animated features with his works of fantasy. Name a feature (not a short or series episode) directed by him.
- S: While fantasy stories are often associated with far-away places and/or times, many are rooted in the “real” world. Name one.
- S: What is your favorite comedy with fantasy elements?
- S: Game of Thrones is considered by some to be one of the best television fantasy series of all-time. Not counting that series, what do you think is the greatest television fantasy series of all-time?
- S: When you think of the fantasy genre, which actor (or actress) comes first to mind?
- S: What is the best fantasy movie that was originally made in a language other than English?
- S: Name a fantasy movie based on Middle Eastern folklore.
- R: Name one of the Great (family) Houses of Westeros (from Game of Thrones/A Song of Ice and Fire).
- S: You are commissioning a quest to save the world and you can call on the services of any fantasy hero to get the job done. Who do you pick?
- S: You can’t have a good fantasy hero without a strong villain to oppose them. Who/what is the best fantasy villain?
- S: Heroes are often driven forward to save a beautiful woman. Which fantasy female character would be most worth the risk of life and limb for you to save?
- S: What is your favorite fantasy movie of all-time?
- S: Name a wizard … any wizard.
Last edited by brainee; 07-29-13 at 07:12 PM.
07-25-13, 03:03 AM
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Re: One Sheep to Rule Them All: Fantasy Sheep
Me too.
07-25-13, 05:48 AM
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I like fantasy movies from the pre-CGI era, but I can't answer a single question where LOTR, Harry Potter and "Game of Thrones" are involved. I'll pass.
07-25-13, 09:17 AM
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07-25-13, 12:41 PM
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Very tough questions. Not so much because it was hard to come up with an answer, but because I couldn't decide on what might be sheepy.
07-25-13, 01:24 PM
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Re: One Sheep to Rule Them All: Fantasy Sheep
Up to 14 entries so far!
For some of them ... probably
That's the funny thing with writing sheep questions. Sometimes a really clear handful of answers are in your head. Then you see the responses and notice few people were thinking along the lines that you were And sometimes, I'm just curious about what responses people will have to a question.
For some of them ... probably
That's the funny thing with writing sheep questions. Sometimes a really clear handful of answers are in your head. Then you see the responses and notice few people were thinking along the lines that you were And sometimes, I'm just curious about what responses people will have to a question.
07-25-13, 02:32 PM
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Re: One Sheep to Rule Them All: Fantasy Sheep
Answers sent
07-25-13, 03:33 PM
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I love how everyone is so humble when submitting their answers. Where's someone with the confidence to say "My answers are awesome! I'm going to kick everyone's asses!"? Someone has to win this.
07-25-13, 07:08 PM
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Re: One Sheep to Rule Them All: Fantasy Sheep
Reverse sheep questions are usually my favorite, but I agree, the fantasy vs. non debate would be huge, although, I would think, hilarious...