Petyr's Guide To Playing A Halfling

[Petyr 485]

Some important points to note:

If you really enjoy PvPing, a halfling is probably not for you.

If you are rage or have a temper, being a halfling is not for you.

If you want to be a Mary Sue or be a super duper badass, halflings are not for you.

If you get really bored really quickly, halflings might not be for you.

If you want to mine, halfling might not be for you.

If you are too serious, halfling is not for you.

HOWEVER:

If you enjoy farming, drinking, fishing, and laughing, be a halfling.

If you are tired of powergamers, poor RPers, or just tired of conflict, be a halfling.

If you want some peace and some good friends, be a halfling.

If you are drawn to short and weak races like hobbits and gnomes, be a halfling.

If you like the sound of an Irish accent, be a halfling.

If you want a community that is more focused on fun over items, be a halfling.

And, if you've always wanted to live in a hobbit burrow, be a halfling.

UNLEASHING YOUR INNER HALFLING -

Step 1 - Read "A History of Halflings". It's on the wiki. I wrote it. While you're at it, read the halfling page, as well.

Step 2 - Get a skin. No shoes, typically clothes that could be used for farming. Perhaps a strand of grass in your hair.

Step 3 - Talk the talk. Use "yer", "me" for "my", and all of that other stereotypical halfling speak.

Step 4 - Get a good name. Perhaps join an already prominent family (Brandybuck, Sturdyfoot, Took). Typically first names are two syllables with a rhythm of "strong-weak" while last names are either "strong" or "strong-weak-strong".

Step 5 - Know some more info. Halflings are adults at thirty three. They can live longer than most humans, sometimes up to 175 or 200. They don't wear shoes. Their ale is potent, yet with strong emphasis on flavors. They like being comfortable. They are very hungry. Their eyes can be different colors. Halflings don't necessarily look down on thievery. Do your research.

Step 6 - ???

Step 7 - Let's do this thang.

I will probably add more later. Hopefully this was helpful to future and existing halflings.

[Lawrence Berell 226]

My note? Stay away from hungry orcs, and me. Else you'll find yourself in my "hot tub"

[henrya15 25]

Irish check drinking check fishing check no shoes check lazy farmer check let's do this

[Sykogenic 1333]

Thanks Petyr. I was actually going to make my next character a halfling should I decide to kill off this one or something happens in RP that I cant control.

[Auldhin Talonwick 2]

I kinda miss being a peaceful farmer halfling... it was the life. But a lot of times halflings are quiet and shy, making for less RP. Sometimes.

[Petyr 485]

I kinda miss being a peaceful farmer halfling... it was the life. But a lot of times halflings are quiet and shy, making for less RP. Sometimes.

Less RP, no. Different RP, certainly. That's why I made the list of what type of people will enjoy our RP.

[Arkelos 1027]

You forgot to add

If you want to taste delicious to Orcs, Halfling is for you.

[Secret Lizard President 313]

Wonderful guide, can't believe I just now read it.

[AllenTheGreat 286]

If you are tired of powergamers, poor RPers, or just tired of conflict, be a halfling.

No wonder all of the Ex-Undead became a halfling...

>.>

<.<

My character might fall down some stairs.

[Schwaan 176]

I'm proud to say, I'm the newest halfling!

[bungo 3965]

Time to be a haflin'.

[hypercrit 237]

This guide gave me an insight on Halflings that I never had before. +1 to you, kind sir.

[Lym 849]

....

WHY ARE THERE NO DIAMOND SHOVELS INCLUDE IN THE GUIDE?! WE SHOVEL PEOPLE WHO STUMBLE UPON OUR WHEAT FIELDS, PETYR! D:

I'm disappointed..

[Petyr 485]

Ah, yes, a key point. The average halfling avoids swords in favor of a shovel.

[♦ Kal ♦ 242]

I thought the average life expectancy is 100 years, well unless they own the one ring.

I also heard people say they would speak in a West Country accent, rather then an Irish one, but who am I to question the lore master. :mrgreen: