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Game of Thrones (spoiler-free zone)
A few have suggested it, might as well test the waters. The idea is to give people who haven't read the books a safe place to talk about the show.
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05-06-2012, 09:24 PM | #556 |
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Tonight was the first time where I thought it might be better to have not read the first two books. The departure from the book went across several story lines. I have a major case of the "WTF's" and "SMH's".
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05-06-2012, 11:48 PM | #557 |
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was it so bad, that it'll be difficult to get back on track?
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05-07-2012, 05:25 AM | #558 |
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05-07-2012, 06:23 AM | #559 |
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I think I can see where they are going with most of the differences, but the main one I hope they don't screw up is Jon Snow. He has some important scenes coming up that I really hope they don't alter completely, but it's hard to tell exactly where his changes from the book are going.
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05-07-2012, 06:40 AM | #560 |
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05-07-2012, 09:54 AM | #561 |
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Can anyone give some details on the differences without giving away upcoming spoilers? I'm just curious what is actually different.
Theon is such an idiot. Hope he gets killed soon. The Hound earned some cool points tonight. It was great to see another epic Joffrey slap by Tyrion. Jon Snow is going to get some wildling poon. |
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05-07-2012, 09:59 AM | #562 |
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Also is the guy that is killing people for Arya a major story in the books? He kind of came out of nowhere.
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05-07-2012, 10:09 AM | #565 |
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Jaqen is a major character in the book in terms of his impact on Arya's story arc, though less in terms of his actual time in the story. He is also just one of the most memorable characters in the books.
One of the truly great things about the books is the litany of fascinating characters GRRM has created even aside from the obvious main characters. Jaqen is one of those. Another is Syrio Forel who was Arya's "dancing" instructor. Another is Yoren who snuck Arya out of Kings Landing. They all have roles to play, but some are just more memorable than others, and Jaqen is one of the best in the books. |
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05-07-2012, 10:32 AM | #566 |
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I'll give some insight on the differences (I will put in spoiler tags for those who don;t want to know anything about book differences, but I have not included anything in these that I consider to be a spoiler):
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05-07-2012, 10:04 PM | #567 |
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anything thats been aired is fair game. Book info up to that point in fair game.
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Edit: in regards to filling in the differences between the drastic change the show has taken from the books Last edited by mdchiefsfan; 05-08-2012 at 12:47 AM.. Reason: To add |
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05-08-2012, 12:51 AM | #569 |
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My thought is this: like how lost would recap the same time frame from a different perspective to extend the show, why would the makers of this tv show limit the ability to gain more money by making seasons that fill in the blanks. Be careful what you request and what is leaked; they could easily go back in time and supply the answers given.
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05-08-2012, 02:10 AM | #570 |
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