Re: Game of Thrones -- TV ONLY

by Ringdrotten Mon Jun 02, 2014 10:23 pm

bungobaggins wrote:
Ringdrotten wrote:If there's half as many names and secondary characters in the show as there are in the book, I can understand that very well :)I was confused at first as well when I started reading, and to be honest, I still am

Yeah I usually hate when they say a characters full name aloud for the benefit of the audience. But I actually really appreciate it here. (I didn't know what the kings name was until I looked up a big family tree.) So far if I had to pick a favorite character it would be Tyrion or John Snow. I know Tyrion is around for a while so I'll try not to get too attached to Snow.

Those are probably my two favourite characters. Arya is also high up there among my favourites, though that happened very gradually, and it was in the fourth and fifth books that my fascination with her character really began to grow. I've heard that the characters in the show are, overall, older than they are in the books. I can understand why they made this decision, and for characters like Ned Stark and Robert Baratheon I think it's a good decision as they appear older than they are in the books as well. With Arya, however, I think they should've stuck to the book

minor Arya spoiler:

. Anyway, this thread should be spoiler free, so I'll stop here! Stick with the show, bungo, I'm sure it's worth it Smile

by Forest Shepherd Mon Jun 02, 2014 10:25 pm

Yes I agree. I watch the series over at my sister's house when it comes out. She has a large television mounted on the wall that we usually use, but it's a rather poor specimen, and much of the detail is lost. One week we had some recording issues and used her boyfriend's hd screen instead. The experience was far superior.

by Mrs Figg Mon Jun 02, 2014 10:45 pm

HD is a real jump in quality, I was shocked how Crystal clear it is.

Arya and Sansa have really grown on me since season 1 when they were both quite brattish , Arya in particular has become one of my favorites this season, her relationship with Hound is developing into a bitter sweet relationship, they are both lost souls. I think this is different to the book but I think we need some displays of fellow feeling and friendship among all the grimness, no matter how bloodsoaked. So I am glad if they have changed certain things and the Hound and Arya continue to be the strange couple they are for a bit longer. Sad

by bungobaggins Tue Jun 03, 2014 1:31 am

The DVD set came with a detailed family tree and a map of Westeros. This will make things easier. Smile

by bungobaggins Tue Jun 03, 2014 2:40 am

Okay just finished episode 6, so PJ must have gotten his "let's gild Smaug" idea from Game of Thrones. Laughing

by Eldorion Tue Jun 03, 2014 3:01 am

The actual dragon seems to have taken it rather better, though. Razz

Also, bungo won't get this yet, but I lolled. Laughing

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by chris63 Tue Jun 03, 2014 4:37 am

Don't go on google, already showing the end of the fight. Spoiling it for a lot of people who haven't watched it yet.

by Lancebloke Tue Jun 03, 2014 7:50 am

Tinuviel wrote:I..... I just watched it....

Spoiler:

Only two episodes left, and the next is the attack on Castle Black!

Spoiler:

by Mrs Figg Tue Jun 03, 2014 12:16 pm

Eldorion wrote:The actual dragon seems to have taken it rather better, though.

Also, bungo won't get this yet, but I lolled.

yeah thats LOLworthy

by Mrs Figg Tue Jun 03, 2014 12:18 pm

I must not look at spoilers I must not look at spoilers I must not look at spoilers.......................................................................... Mad

by Eldorion Tue Jun 03, 2014 5:25 pm

I believe in you, Mrs Figg!

by Mrs Figg Tue Jun 03, 2014 6:10 pm

by halfwise Tue Jun 03, 2014 6:20 pm

If you don't look at the spoilers, you can have chocolate covered almonds and a milkshake. Here to help.

by Mrs Figg Tue Jun 03, 2014 6:25 pm

oh ok

by Lancebloke Tue Jun 03, 2014 7:46 pm

I hope it is in the mail already halfy.

by halfwise Tue Jun 03, 2014 8:22 pm

the almonds may clump together and I don't even want to think about the milkshake.

by Mrs Figg Tue Jun 03, 2014 9:14 pm

I havent peeked, which is odd for me.

by Lancebloke Wed Jun 04, 2014 8:34 am

Is it tonight for you Figgy?

by Mrs Figg Wed Jun 04, 2014 11:21 am

yep

by Mrs Figg Wed Jun 04, 2014 11:51 am

bloody hate internet, minding my own buisness and some idiot blurts it out, now I know what happened Mad

dont know the details but that was not what should have happened Sad

Spoiler:

by Ringdrotten Wed Jun 04, 2014 12:03 pm

Mrs Figg wrote:bloody hate internet, minding my own buisness and some idiot blurts it out, now I know what happened dont know the details but that was not what should have happened

Spoiler:

Spoiler:

by Bluebottle Wed Jun 04, 2014 2:51 pm

Ah, that's a real shame Figg.

by bungobaggins Wed Jun 04, 2014 3:15 pm

Finished season 1.

Eldorion wrote:
Also, bungo won't get this yet, but I lolled.

I actually spoiled the Red Wedding for myself. It was impossible to avoid at the time, and I didn't really care about not knowing what happens. But I don't know if it will happen in season 2 or 3, so that will kind of be a surprise. Shrugging

I'm looking forward to seeing things pick up a bit in terms of pacing, as you all have implied. So about 28 episodes until I'm caught up? affraid

by Eldorion Wed Jun 04, 2014 4:30 pm

We're proud of you for being strong, Mrs Figg! Very Happy

Shame about someone spoiling it for you. Though like bungo says, once the show airs, it's really hard to avoid spoilers. For as much as people complain about douchey book readers, the entertainment media is a million times worse. It's not like there are a thousand blogs all plastering spoilers in their headlines as they read through each chapter.

bungobaggins wrote:I actually spoiled the Red Wedding for myself. It was impossible to avoid at the time, and I didn't really care about not knowing what happens. But I don't know if it will happen in season 2 or 3, so that will kind of be a surprise.

I'm looking forward to seeing things pick up a bit in terms of pacing, as you all have implied. So about 28 episodes until I'm caught up?

Aw, that's a shame. Did you know what happens to Ned Stark before you finished the first season? I've always been of the opinion that really good stories hold up even if you know what happens, but all the same, some twists are best experienced blind. You've still got over 24 hours of show to watch through though, as each episode is indeed a full hour, thanks to HBO not having commercial breaks. Nod

by bungobaggins Wed Jun 04, 2014 5:41 pm

Eldorion wrote:

Aw, that's a shame. Did you know what happens to Ned Stark before you finished the first season? I've always been of the opinion that really good stories hold up even if you know what happens, but all the same, some twists are best experienced blind. You've still got over 24 hours of show to watch through though, as each episode is indeed a full hour, thanks to HBO not having commercial breaks.

I did know what happened to Ned, but I didn't know any of the details around it (but it was still powerful when I watched it, and I hated Joffrey even more Nod

). I also didn't know the truth about Joffrey.

I'm trying to move forward unspoiled. Although, I'm afraid I may have figured out what happened during the previous episode just from people's reactions. Shrugging

So I should probably stop reading about it and just try to catch up as best I can.