That's not true! The rules haven't changed! See!

Even though the moderators names have been removed from their boards, we are still watching to make certain all rules are enforced.

So no fighting! I'll tell the Eye of Sauron on you!

*snarls and looks at Fili with her bow and arrow drawn*

BRING IT.... DWARF.

Some mods you lot are, letting another Rose_Tree_Dryad onto the forum when we already have one!

I need to file a complaint. Where's the phonebook?

I object. I demand a rule change immediately.

EDIT: Your bow and arrow are no match for the Sword of Fili. I suggest you surrender now, "Gentle" Warrior, for your own sake. *bows*

*looks up at what Daisy wrote...*

My apologies, I didn't notice that! *puts her bow and arrow down and nods at Fili*

I am disappointed. I was looking forward to a good fight. Don't worry... I'll figure out a way to get around the rules.

There seems to be some rebellion stirring. I understand that this is to be expected of such small-minded folk as Narnia fans. However, as your future King, I would like to remind you that Hobbitweb is a dictatorship. Unless you fancy a month's vacation at an Orc resort, you shall refrain from insulting and pointing weapons at your mods.

Attempt to revolt and you shall get to know my sword Banduril very, very well.

I support everything you have said, Aragorn. Thank you for defending us with your awe-inspiring sword and wicked disco moves.

Is paintball allowed in the new rules?

It depends on whom you will be shooting, my fair Rose-Tree. If it is I you will be attacking, then no. Paintball is most certainly not allowed.

But I thought you wanted a way to fight that was within the rules.

What about thumb wars? Or arm wrestling?

Ah, yes, you are correct on that point, my dear Rose-Tree, but paintballing is something I have no aptitude for, nor interest in.

I'm not half bad at chess. Though thumb wars might suffice. And of course, we all know that a dwarf's muscle is far superior to the willowy arm of a Dryad. All three of those options would be acceptable. It is your choice as to how you would like to get creamed.

Alas, I know about as much about the game of chess as I do Tolkien's works, and my twiggy arms may not be a match for the muscle of a dwarf, but I spent a excessive amount of time pecking away on a laptop back in my secret garden in the Western Wood of Narnia. My thumbs are quite nimble.

One, two, three, four! I declare a thumb war!

That shall suffice! Ready, begin!

...How does one participate in a thumb war through these newfangled 21st computer-devices-thingies? I must admit I haven't a clue.

... That is an excellent question. I am poking my screen to see if I can reach through cyberspace, but to no avail. Perhaps you could simply forfeit and declare me the victor?

Poking your screen is an excellent idea; it is a shame it has not produced any results. I commend your brilliant thinking.

I will never forfeit. Dwarves never forfeit, especially not Fili, Master of the-- oh, never mind. You all know who I am by now. No, I will never surrender.