Thread: Fireworks!

I love the fireworks (blowing stuff up is fun); but I'm underwhelmed by the fireworks in the game when compared to fireworks in the books. Please expand on the fireworks in the future by making them more impressive.

"There were rockets like a flight of scintillating birds singing with sweet voices. There were green trees with trunks of dark smoke: their leaves opened like a whole spring unfolding in a moment, and their shining branches dropped glowing flowers down upon the astonished hobbits, disappearing with a sweet scent just before they touched their upturned faces. There were fountains of butterflies that flew glittering into the trees; there were pillars of coloured fires that rose and turned into eagles, or sailing ships, or a phalanx of flying swans; there was a red thunderstorm and a shower of yellow rain; there was a forest of silver spears that sprang suddenly into the air with a yell like an embattled army, and came down again into the Water with a hiss like a hundred hot snakes. And there was also one last surprise, in honour of Bilbo, and it startled the hobbits exceedingly, as Gandalf intended. The lights went out. A great smoke went up. It shaped itself like a mountain seen in the distance, and began to glow at the summit. It spouted green and scarlet flames. Out flew a red-golden dragon — not life-size, but terribly life-like: fire came from his jaws, his eyes glared down; there was a roar, and he whizzed three times over the heads of the crowd. They all ducked, and many fell flat on their faces. The dragon passed like an express train, turned a somersault, and burst over Bywater with a deafening explosion."

These would be really cool to see but doubtful they will be implemented. Also - we must admit that fireworks made by Gandalf are probably not the standard fare we are getting and purchasing.

Also, I know that the dragon firework mentioned has somewhat been created - it is like the effect of the fire grims from Moria. I am guessing it was from an old festival though because I have only seen one person have it and it is an older player.

Originally Posted by garetjax8

These would be really cool to see but doubtful they will be implemented. Also - we must admit that fireworks made by Gandalf are probably not the standard fare we are getting and purchasing.

Also, I know that the dragon firework mentioned has somewhat been created - it is like the effect of the fire grims from Moria. I am guessing it was from an old festival though because I have only seen one person have it and it is an older player.

But Gandalf is standing RIGHT THERE at the Methel-Stage. Where were his awesome fireworks? Are we seriously supposed to believe that he came all the way to the Shire for a fireworks show but didn't bring any of his awesome fireworks?

Originally Posted by Yosoff

But Gandalf is standing RIGHT THERE at the Methel-Stage. Where were his awesome fireworks? Are we seriously supposed to believe that he came all the way to the Shire for a fireworks show but didn't bring any of his awesome fireworks?

Gandalf misplaced his luggage of fireworks when boarding Rivendell Flights, Elf service isn't as good as it seems in the books

/signed

Originally Posted by Yosoff

But Gandalf is standing RIGHT THERE at the Methel-Stage. Where were his awesome fireworks? Are we seriously supposed to believe that he came all the way to the Shire for a fireworks show but didn't bring any of his awesome fireworks?

It would indeed be lovely if (perhaps on the last day of the festival?) Gandalf would set off some of his own fireworks. I think it's completely understandable that we can't just buy the kind of fireworks he'd make, and I wouldn't ask for them to be added as items - but any way of seeing Gandalf's fireworks, even if were a movie/cutscene kind of thing, would indeed make me quite happy. (Benefit of a cutscene would be that it can go into the gallery so I can watch it over and over if I want... I used to stare at the little Java fireworks applets; this'll definitely be heaps better than that.)

I just love fireworks that are guaranteed not to blow off anyone's fingers!

Originally Posted by Brandybardard

Gandalf misplaced his luggage of fireworks when boarding Rivendell Flights, Elf service isn't as good as it seems in the books

With apologies to the Harvard Lampoon...just look around for a case labeled "Amy Surplus"...or something like that.

--W. H. Heydt

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Originally Posted by whheydt

With apologies to the Harvard Lampoon...just look around for a case labeled "Amy Surplus"...or something like that.

Or "Acme."

Originally Posted by djheydt

Or "Acme."

/look

No coyotes in sight. *That* one *might* be safe...

--W. H. Heydt

Old Used Programmer