[gurps] aragorn movie version

[Erik Holmes]

> While I can respect the attempt to recreate an Aragorn movie version in
> light of his perceived abilities onscreen, this discounts Tolkien's
> intent, that the Dunedain are an idealized version of mankind-- as such
> their physical and intellectual abilities (as well as their lifespans) far
> exceed the average man.  Despite the movie reference, one still has to
> acknowledge, also, that Tolkien intended Aragorn to represent a return of
> the Dunedain to its previous pinnacle of human idealism, reversing the
> course that began with the fall of the Numenor.  Rather, your attributes
> could be ascribed more accurately to Viggo Mortenson (sp?) the actor,
> rather than the mythical Aragorn.  I suspect all his attributes would
> likely be at least 1-3 points highter than you've granted him.
> -vk

Ya, Aragorn was way badder then this. 

Aragorn vs 20 Orcs? I'm betting on Aragorn. The guy below vs 5 Orcs? I'm
betting on the Orcs.

This guy has what, a 12 parry?

> > > Aragon Elessar  (305)
> > >
> > > St 11 (10)
> > > Striking st 1 (5)
> > > Dx 12 (40)
> > > Iq 12 (20)
> > > Ht 11 (10)
> > >
> > > Langucae
> > > Elvish (native) (0)
> > > Common tongue (native) (0)
> > >
> > > Advantages
> > > Ambidexterity (5)
> > > Status (king) (level 7) (35)
> > > Attractive (4)
> > > Voice (10)
> > > Charisma +4 (20)
> > > Longevity (2)
> > > Outdoorsmen +3 (30)
> > > Smooth operator +4 (60)
> > > Animal friend +4 (20)
> > >
> > > Disadvantages
> > > Dependent (arwen) (no more then 25%, loved one, 12 or less) (-60)
> > > Sense of duty: (to what is good and right, middle earth, gondar,
> friends
> > > in
> > > that order) (-20)
> > >
> > > skills
> > > Tracking 19 (16)
> > > Broadsword 18 (24)
> > > Bow 16 (16)
> > > Fast draw (knife) 18 (20)
> > > Knife 15 (8)
> > > History 12 (4)
> > > Boating 11 (1)
> > > Naturalist 20 (24)
> > > Leader ship 16 (2)
> > > riding 16 (2)
> > > thrown weapon (spear) 16 (16)
> > > thrown weapon (knife) 15 (8)
> > > area knowledge (middle earth) 12 (1)
> > > public speaking 16 (2)
> > >
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