Game of Thrones

[johnhughthom]

Who are the most favourite characters to you?

Since I saw the tv series first then I really like Tyrion Lannister. Funny little man.. And I like Jon Snow as well.

Maybe a bit spoilery as I talk about later books.

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I think everyone loves Tyrion. Jon Snow seems to divide people, not a fan myself. My favourites are probably Tywin and Arya, and Tyrion of course. Really starting to like Jaime in the later books too, Brienne as well.

[The Lurker Below]

some favorites come, some favorites go. i only hope that Arya is still standing at the end.

[Hooahguy]

Episode 2 was pretty good, Im gonna have to rewatch it.

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But the ending scene with Stannis and Melisandre was horrific. I mean, she never offered him a son, if memory serves, and they definitely never had sex.

[Arjos]

That's actually how she can make her shadows...
In the books it was hinted many times that they shared chambers and bed...
Melisandre asked Davos too in one occasion iirc...

[Greyblades]

Some of the scenes are really shoddy though and poor Stannis.. he is depicted as a big child who will kick and scream if he doesn't get his own way. Those "corrections" are also silly, they come across as rushed and a little highpitched. I imagined him slower and a little more demanding, forceful. A far more calculated and powerful character, only limited by his strong lawful morality.

I think your saying that because you're attached to him after playing him in the gameroom, I still cringe when I read the chapters with tywin.

[rajpoot]

That's actually how she can make her shadows...
In the books it was hinted many times that they shared chambers and bed...
Melisandre asked Davos too in one occasion iirc...

You remember correctly. It's after the chapter where they kill Renly together.
However she does not offer him a son. Infact in the books it's stated quite a few times that Shireen is Stannis' heir.

[The Stranger]

Maybe a bit spoilery as I talk about later books.

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I think everyone loves Tyrion. Jon Snow seems to divide people, not a fan myself. My favourites are probably Tywin and Arya, and Tyrion of course. Really starting to like Jaime in the later books too, Brienne as well.

i liked jon snow way up to the last book... he became very annoying then, too much like his stepmom -_- how that happened, i dont know. but apparantly every stark (except maybe arya) makes really stupid descisions.

[Greyblades]

*shrugs* Everyone makes mistakes, and in SOIAF mistakes are usually fatal, personally I was surprised jon managed to last as long as he did considering he was doing so well and seeing as the game of thrones entity of death is even more sadistic than the one in the Final destination movies.

[Arjos]

*shrugs* Everyone makes mistakes, and in SOIAF mistakes are usually fatal, personally I was surprised jon managed to last as long as he did considering he was doing so well and seeing as the game of thrones entity of death is even more sadistic than the one in the Final destination movies.

I doubt he's dead...
If you recall they spent hours in closed doors planning...

Worst case there's a red priestess handy XD

But in overall I enjoyed every chapter and stories, mind you the Starks' storyline isn't the one I'm most interested in, but every character with his point of view, provides enjoyable "angles"...
Even Cersei's madness and paranoia was entertaining to me :D

All I care for is an ending that isn't cheesy...

[Greyblades]

After mass effect I would welcome a cheesy ending, I want at least someone to have a happy ending dang it!

[rajpoot]

Even Cersei's madness and paranoia was entertaining to me :D

The Cersei chapters in the recent books were few of my favourites. I relished (a little maliciously perhaps) reading how even after screwing so many things up, she does not lose her attitude and arrogance, and even in the face of shame and humiliation, she really seems to believe (quite stupidly) in her superiority.

[Hooahguy]

The Cersei chapters in the recent books were few of my favourites. I relished (a little maliciously perhaps) reading how even after screwing so many things up, she does not lose her attitude and arrogance, and even in the face of shame and humiliation, she really seems to believe (quite stupidly) in her superiority.

Totally agree!

[Lemur]

That's actually how she can make her shadows...
In the books it was hinted many times that they shared chambers and bed...

Yup, and Melissandre has a real "thing" for royal blood. She works her shadow magic with it, among other things. Remember how she gets about the maybe-royal baby? Wants to keep it around?

Also, if I remember correctly, she intends to do some sort of royal blood offering to awake the dragons of the wall. Which I'm guessing will not work in a spectacular manner.

I was watching episode 2 with a friend, and explained, "Anyone can die, good deeds are usually punished, and nobody's plan works out. Ever."

[Ibn-Khaldun]

I actually wish Tyrion to become the king in the end..

[johnhughthom]

You remember correctly. It's after the chapter where they kill Renly together.
However she does not offer him a son. Infact in the books it's stated quite a few times that Shireen is Stannis' heir.

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I assume son is a euphemism for the shadow that kills Renley.

[tibilicus]

Although I have read the books I'm personally of the opinion that the tv series is better. As much as I appreciate the world Martin has created; the pace since a Storm of Swords has been incredibly slow, almost to an unnecessary extent.

[Hooahguy]

Although I have read the books I'm personally of the opinion that the tv series is better. As much as I appreciate the world Martin has created; the pace since a Storm of Swords has been incredibly slow, almost to an unnecessary extent.

I have never heard anyone say this until now.

[Papewaio]

Well my bet is that while Jon Snow is of Eddeards blood he isnt his bastard. My guess is that Jon Snow was the bastard of his sister and either the mad king or Rhaegar.

[atheotes]

I have never heard anyone say this until now.

second that.

Well my bet is that while Jon Snow is of Eddeards blood he isnt his bastard. My guess is that Jon Snow was the bastard of his sister and either the mad king or Rhaegar.

The possibility is open i suppose. IIRC, there is mention of Lyanna Stark being raped from the Stark's POV. We know that Robert was in love with her and was betrothed. But there is no mention of her feeling towards Robert. And the exact timeline of events between Lyanna being "abducted" and her death. I would be very surprised if Jon was Aerys's bastard.

[Hooahguy]

Also, the GoT facebook page has just announced that its been renewed for a 3rd season.

[johnhughthom]

Also, the GoT facebook page has just announced that its been renewed for a 3rd season.

Wonder if they'll do the whole Storm of Swords in one series, or do it in two a la the UK edition of the book. They'd have to cut a lot to fit it into 10 episodes.

[Ibn-Khaldun]

Wonder if they'll do the whole Storm of Swords in one series, or do it in two a la the UK edition of the book. They'd have to cut a lot to fit it into 10 episodes.

UK edition of the book?

[Hooahguy]

The Uk edition is split in half.

[Arjos]

Wonder if they'll do the whole Storm of Swords in one series, or do it in two a la the UK edition of the book. They'd have to cut a lot to fit it into 10 episodes.

I hope they split it:

- they haven't introduced anyone from House Tully, except Cat.
- Brotherhood Without Banners, shown Dondarrion for a sec, Thoros only mentioned and that's it.
- Mance Rayder and a HUGE amount of characters beyond and at the Wall.
- Whole Bran's storyline (still no Reeds!!!).
- Slaver's Bay.
- Arya and the Hound.
- Red Wedding.
- Joffrey's Wedding.
- Oberyn.

I mean all of that is crucial to the story, what are they going to cut there? XD

[Arjos]

Hoorah!

Yes, it's official.

HBO has ordered a third season of GAME OF THRONES.

Like the first two seasons, it will be ten episodes long. This one will cover (roughly) the first half or thereabouts of A STORM OF SWORDS, the third novel in the series.

I'll be writing the seventh episode, with the working title "Autumn Storms."

Full details can be found at a dozen other places on the web, so I won't rehash 'em here. Just wanted to pass along the news to my faithful readers.

We had a grab event tonight at the Bloomsbury Theatre. Now I'm tired. night, all.

link

[Beskar]

Admittedly, still not liking Stannis. He seems so whiney and pathetic in comparison to how he is made out to be, and the comments from Davos about Stannis being his god just come across as silly and petty because of it.

[The Stranger]

i guess ppl will dislike this episode.

Varys is epic tho

[Arjos]

Malahide MPV for the season, perfect Balon ^^
Pitty no Victarion and Aeron so far :(

I liked the ep in overall (Yoren being the motivator for Arya's prayer, was so-so, but still acceptable), can't wait to see Harrenhal!

[Hooahguy]

I thought it was quite good, I thought that Margaery and Brienne wwere done very well.

[The Stranger]

but the tournament sukked :S

i like the rest

the part with the riddle of varys was great!