ASOIAF / Game of Thrones (SPOILERS INSIDE)

[Sage Truthbearer]

Originally Posted by Patriam1066 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I'm gonna start my 4th reread here soon. Even talking about this I love hating Jaime in book 1 and then being like wow this guy isn't such a dick after all.

Jaime's character arc is one of my favorite aspects of the series. From general douche bag, Kingslayer and child-crippler, to being one of the most redeeming characters in the entire series based purely on character development. And I think you could see there was some goodness in him even in book 1, because he's always been the only Lannister that has ever had any empathy for Tyrion.

[Sirken]

Originally Posted by Patriam1066 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Ned was an honorable soldier. I agree that Ned and Cat symbolize the idyllic world (simplified Tolkien-esque) that Martin wanted to kill, but Ned didn't have enough time to learn how to maneuver in KL. I mean honestly, who wouldn't lose a game of 4D chess to Baelish? Ned fucked up when he didn't listen to Renly, but Sansa ultimately fucked him by talking to Cersei. Ned's soldier's honor got him, but he'll always be my favorite (<3 Sean Bean). Plus, I don't think he ever understood what colossal pieces of shit he was dealing with. I don't think that's bad writing on martin's end.

The best part about the Stark family is that Arya is the most ruthless character in the books and she's gonna fuck some people up. Where the fuck are the winds of winter

I'm gonna start my 4th reread here soon. Even talking about this I love hating Jaime in book 1 and then being like wow this guy isn't such a dick after all. That said, I'm assuming you've read the books more than once and yeah, on a re-read the stupidity of the Starks is painful. Honestly though, Jon's decision making is the dumbest IMO. Run the watch like a dictator and force people to kill you because they believe you're destroying their life's work without even taking the time to explain it to them. Great job Jon!

honorable yes, but also dumb. To add to what you said, surely I don't blame Ned. Nothing in his life could have prepared him for dealing in KL. But he regardless, he still made poor decisions and should have realized how over his head he was, or realized how bad of a position he was in. I think it was great writing, I just think Ned was an idiot and Cat was the worst. but both are wonderfully well written characters.

Arya is fun, but i just don't see how she goes back to living a normal life as a Stark girl. I dont expect her to die, but im not convinced she will just resume her expected role in society as a daughter of Winterfell and live happily ever after.

for extra fun, try a linear re-read, make things a little bit more interesting when you are reading the chapters chronologically versus how they are presented to us in the books [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[Tasslehofp99]

Saw the Game of Thrones live concert experience tonight, lol. It was pretty fucking badass, more so than I had expected. The music was awesome and they put on a pretty cool stage show too.



Will try to post whatever pics/vids me and my gf got if anyone cares. They showed a few stills from season 7 production towards the end that I found pretty interesting.

[Sirken]

Originally Posted by Tasslehofp99 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Saw the Game of Thrones live concert experience tonight, lol. It was pretty fucking badass, more so than I had expected. The music was awesome and they put on a pretty cool stage show too.



Will try to post whatever pics/vids me and my gf got if anyone cares. They showed a few stills from season 7 production towards the end that I found pretty interesting.

was it just songs from the show's soundtrack? or, what all were they playing?

[Tasslehofp99]

Originally Posted by Sirken [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

was it just songs from the show's soundtrack? or, what all were they playing?

Songs from the show's soundtrack with some other songs that (I think) were just inspired by the show. There was a pretty dope stage show as well set to the music. Overall, was definitely worth the 40$ and train fare to go check out. Their presentation of the red wedding was pretty cool.

I didn't end up getting much video/pictures on my phone but my gf did so when she posts it up somewhere I'll try to remember to link it here.

[Sirken]

also - https://youtu.be/SjX1K6GeRa4

video on Jim Broadbent talking about his role on GoT this season [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[AenorVZ]

Ah but are your dumb friends tragically noble, Sirken?

And yes Pat, it bothered me more on subsequent re-reads. I think I had blocked out the trauma of how absurd Jon's decisions are at the end ... thanks for reminding me!

[Patriam1066]

Originally Posted by Sage Truthbearer [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Jaime's character arc is one of my favorite aspects of the series. From general douche bag, Kingslayer and child-crippler, to being one of the most redeeming characters in the entire series based purely on character development. And I think you could see there was some goodness in him even in book 1, because he's always been the only Lannister that has ever had any empathy for Tyrion.

I always hated him in book 1. I'll look out for this on the reread. I agree with you about his arc though. I think he's my favorite character now.

Originally Posted by Sirken [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

honorable yes, but also dumb. To add to what you said, surely I don't blame Ned. Nothing in his life could have prepared him for dealing in KL. But he regardless, he still made poor decisions and should have realized how over his head he was, or realized how bad of a position he was in. I think it was great writing, I just think Ned was an idiot and Cat was the worst. but both are wonderfully well written characters.

Arya is fun, but i just don't see how she goes back to living a normal life as a Stark girl. I dont expect her to die, but im not convinced she will just resume her expected role in society as a daughter of Winterfell and live happily ever after.

for extra fun, try a linear re-read, make things a little bit more interesting when you are reading the chapters chronologically versus how they are presented to us in the books [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I agree that they were well written characters. I guess that's what I was trying to get at. I consider myself a smart guy and I'm 99% sure I would've died like Ned. It would've probably taken longer though. I'd've named myself King Stark, made Renly my heir and died to a shadow summoned by stannis. And I agree on Arya. She's gonna mess some people up though

How do you suggest I read the books? You mean 4 and 5 I assume

Originally Posted by AenorVZ [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Ah but are your dumb friends tragically noble, Sirken?

And yes Pat, it bothered me more on subsequent re-reads. I think I had blocked out the trauma of how absurd Jon's decisions are at the end ... thanks for reminding me!

Yeah I guess it's how you see it. Because of the chronology, by the end of them I don't even remember Ned's errors since Jon's are fresh on the mind. Sorry to remind you but it had to be done. Remember though, he's a teenager. Still not bad writing on Martin's part though. At least not yet

If Jon becomes King and lives forever it will be. I just don't think he has the guile to be a noble and effective ruler.

[AenorVZ]

Preston's chats with Red Team Review aren't very good. They spend 45 minutes talking about a show-only theory that Gendry is Cercei's first child and they lied to her and told her he died but he didn't and they passed him off as Robert's bastard with Varys trying to get him sent to the wall to protect him so he can later be king. I mean seriously, you thought that was worth 45 minutes?

[AenorVZ]

Nothing earth shattering here, just a few interesting tidbits:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVIX65xDj5A

They do a good job with Lady Stoneheart. Also, the originaly Danny:

http://grrm.livejournal.com/103138.html