LindG1000 Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Yep. Remember what King Robert says in the HBO Series? 'That's all The Realm is today; lying, scheming, backstabbing and money-grubbing.' With the exception of the Starks, I think this is the most accurate description of the series. P.S. Starting to get the picture about Storm of Swords yet? Sort of. I was upset to see Arya get betrayed again, but it isn't quite as dark and evil as you've suggested - not yet anyway. The whole Jon Snow storyline is fucking whacked out...I'll give you that much. I just got to Sam's first PoV chapter. Honestly, I'm getting kind of sick of the Nights Watch storyline - it's the same thing.... Jon is awesome, ooooh scary wildlings, dead guy rises, we're all cold and shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Sort of. I was upset to see Arya get betrayed again, but it isn't quite as dark and evil as you've suggested - not yet anyway. The whole Jon Snow storyline is fucking whacked out...I'll give you that much. I just got to Sam's first PoV chapter. Honestly, I'm getting kind of sick of the Nights Watch storyline - it's the same thing.... Jon is awesome, ooooh scary wildlings, dead guy rises, we're all cold and shit. Yes, the Night's Watch storyline takes a long time to develop - right now most of the action is about the War of the Five Kings and Dany. At this point, I'm fairly certain that the Night's Watch storyline will be the end game of things, and some interesting things will happen along the way. Again, reserve judgement for after you read the entire book. Most of the dramatic events tend to happen close to the end ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindG1000 Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Yes, the Night's Watch storyline takes a long time to develop - right now most of the action is about the War of the Five Kings and Dany. At this point, I'm fairly certain that the Night's Watch storyline will be the end game of things, and some interesting things will happen along the way. Again, reserve judgement for after you read the entire book. Most of the dramatic events tend to happen close to the end ;) If I have my wits about me - I'd have to say that at this particular moment, I don't expect much of the Tully clan to be standing at the end of SOS - things look dark for them. The Stark kids will all be alive, save maybe Robb, who at this point might be killed in his sleep by either Catelyn or a Frey (just came back from war with a wife) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Dreamer Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 @Dane (anyone else: do absolutely not read until you finished Volume 3) Nah, the ending is the big bonus for suffering through the book, don't you think? :D The deaths at the end really gave something back. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 @Dane (anyone else: do absolutely not read until you finished Volume 3) Nah, the ending is the big bonus for suffering through the book, don't you think? :D The deaths at the end really gave something back. :D Oh yeah, I love the scene when Tyrion loses it and murders Shae and Tywin. That was poetic justice at its best! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuhgeddaboudit Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 What exactly is this show about? Is it action? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 What exactly is this show about? Is it action? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ixEWrTLiZg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuhgeddaboudit Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Looks good, guess I haven't seen it because I don't have HBO, gotta check on netflix then.. and I'm keeping showtimebecause of dexter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I got HBO specifically for Game of Thrones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuhgeddaboudit Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I want HBO for true blood, guess that'll go on netflix as well, I wish they had more streaming on netflix, hate that these shows on netflix are all season 1 streaming and that's all, they hardly have new stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Yup. They make you get the DVD's. I'd strongly recommend Game of Thrones, though, if you're into medieval fantasy at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuhgeddaboudit Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I like fantasy in general, more like action fantasy or paranormal stuff, medieval is the part that hits me, sometimes I feel it as boring... that's why I'm hesitant on this series Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Dreamer Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Oh yeah, I love the scene when Tyrion loses it and murders Shae and Tywin. That was poetic justice at its best! :D In the end, Tywin Lannister didn't shit gold. :D TV-Shae actually appears to be too smart in comparison to book-Shae, would you agree? She seems to habe wits on par with Tyrion in the Show, but is rather ignorant and in the end plain stupid in the book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Dreamer Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 You know you have created something good and big, when people start stealing from you: http://grrm.livejournal.com/234472.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momentum Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Just saw that they're going to release a deluxe limited edition of Game of Thrones illustrated by TED NASMITH...my FAVORITE tolkien illustrator. YES YES YES!!! I was hoping for this. Sorry if this is a duplicate and someone already mentioned it. http://grrm.livejournal.com/234731.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momentum Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I got HBO specifically for Game of Thrones. same here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momentum Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I like fantasy in general, more like action fantasy or paranormal stuff, medieval is the part that hits me, sometimes I feel it as boring... that's why I'm hesitant on this series trust me....it aint boring... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Dreamer Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Now this is how I imagined the Eyrie, a bit sad that they went different ways for the TV show. http://pics.livejournal.com/grrm/pic/000erd51/s640x480 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I did too, but I dig what they did with the show. http://images.wikia.com/gameofthrones/images/5/59/The_Eyrie.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Dreamer Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I think what disturbes me a bit is that they made the cultural differences look so big in the show. The north is kinda like I'd imagine England during the middle ages, while the south is kinda mediterrane with those palms and stuff. From the books I imagined it more like the North being Scotland to the Souths England. :D Really minor thing though, show's still great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FleshistheFever Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I guess I need to start watching this! I'm only hearing good things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momentum Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 I did too, but I dig what they did with the show. http://images.wikia.com/gameofthrones/images/5/59/The_Eyrie.jpg YES, its one of the few examples ever where I actually liked how they portraited something better in the movie/show than what my own interpretation of it was after reading it. LOVE the eyrie in the show!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddious Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 I think what disturbes me a bit is that they made the cultural differences look so big in the show. The north is kinda like I'd imagine England during the middle ages, while the south is kinda mediterrane with those palms and stuff. From the books I imagined it more like the North being Scotland to the Souths England. :D Really minor thing though, show's still great. that is kind of how i saw it too but I like how they did it as well. on a side note I finally finished GoT lmao Still cant believe how close to the book they stayed but all the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindG1000 Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 1/3 through SoS Holy Daenerys! Drogon is a freaking beast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Dreamer Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Duh, Dragon! He gets even more ferocious later on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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