Artifice Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 The pace finally picked up in this week's episode. It's going to be a roller coaster ride from here til episode 10. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 The pace finally picked up in this week's episode. It's going to be a roller coaster ride from here til episode 10. I was wondering about that, is it going to be 10 total episodes? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
okp greg Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 As someone completely unfamiliar with the books I like it for the most part but am a little confused. I am having a hard time picturing the societal structure i guess. who's who, and why certain groups are enemies. Also, the vocal recording seems to be low to me or something, because it's always hard for me to hear the dialog, which doesn't make understanding everything any easier. But overall I am liking the series. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
u2roolz Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I was wondering about that, is it going to be 10 total episodes? Yes. Season 1 ends on June 19, 2011. Season 2 comes back in April 2012. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Any comments about the series so far? I've only seen the first three episodes, which was enough of a taste to get me started on reading the books. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Thanks Crow, I'm going to check those out. I'm always on the look out for good fantasy books (just added to my amazon wishlist). Too many fantasy books are the "naive pig farmer grows up to be the one true wielder of the (insert ring, sword, talisman, whatever here) and proceeds to defeat the dark lord". i was gonna suggest the Stephen R Donaldson series until i saw your 'wielder of ring' comment i just started watching Game Of Thrones this Saturday, and have made it through four episodes so far. I dig it. I'd get caught up tonight but i'm going to the Sox game tonight, and then will watch the B's tmrw. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I am going to watch this. What I would REALLY like to see is a miniseries based on Michael Moorcock's Elric saga. THAT would fucking rule. at least Blue Oyster Cult wrote a song about it (that Moorcock helped w/ the lyrics). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 i was gonna suggest the Stephen R Donaldson series until i saw your 'wielder of ring' comment i just started watching Game Of Thrones this Saturday, and have made it through four episodes so far. I dig it. I'd get caught up tonight but i'm going to the Sox game tonight, and then will watch the B's tmrw. I read the White Gold Wielder series, mainly out of a sense of obligation because I had bought all six. It didn't resonate much with me. The back story of how Donaldson possibly came to get his inspiration of the hero with leprosy was kinda cool (Lss: Donaldson was a conscientious objector during the Viet Nam War and did public service in a Leprosy ward). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted May 31, 2011 Author Share Posted May 31, 2011 i was gonna suggest the Stephen R Donaldson series until i saw your 'wielder of ring' comment Don't get me wrong, even though many are formulaic, I still end up liking them. I just wanted to make the point that these are not your standard fantasy books and could be enjoyed by people that don't really like the genre. There was a review of the show somewhere (hell, maybe in this thread) that stated it was more "godfather" than "Lord of the rings" (or something like that). I never did get into the Stephen Donaldson when I tried reading them but that was like 30 years ago so maybe I should give them a shot. I am now all caught up with the series and I am loving the job they are doing. Even though I know what's coming up, it's still edge of my seat tense. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doug C Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 As someone completely unfamiliar with the books I like it for the most part but am a little confused. I am having a hard time picturing the societal structure i guess. who's who, and why certain groups are enemies. Also, the vocal recording seems to be low to me or something, because it's always hard for me to hear the dialog, which doesn't make understanding everything any easier. But overall I am liking the series.Greg, I am also unfamiliar with the books but am enjoying the series. Also, like you, I had trouble with the societal structure. I found this viewer's guide on the website. It has a map and interactive family trees. After spending some time reading all of it, I am no longer confused. http://www.hbo.com/game-of-thrones/index.html#/game-of-thrones/inside/extras/extras/viewers-guide.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
a-me-with-a-you Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 I thought the show was a letdown after the 1st episode, but I am so hooked now. The end of the "Golden Crown" episode was HORRIFYING! But he had it coming!! (trying not to spoil for those who have not seen it. My thoughts exactly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
okp greg Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Greg, I am also unfamiliar with the books but am enjoying the series. Also, like you, I had trouble with the societal structure. I found this viewer's guide on the website. It has a map and interactive family trees. After spending some time reading all of it, I am no longer confused. http://www.hbo.com/g...wers-guide.html Awesome, thanks a lot! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tongue-tied lightning Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 I got hooked ten had to make sme cash saveing cuts and off went HBO, So, screwed meself. The crown of gold was quite a site, OUCH ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 the last episode was the best yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Welsh Rich Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 This was some amazing TV. Bought the book on the weekend to help fill in the gaps. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 Speaking of the books, I just got an e-mail from Amazon that the new one I pre-ordered has shipped. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brianjeremy Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Just started book #1 last week. Hope to finish it soon. I like it a good bit so far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted July 28, 2011 Author Share Posted July 28, 2011 They get better and better as you go along. I have the newest one that just came out but have not jumped into it yet as I want to make sure I can savor every word. Plus I need to try to remember what the hell happened in the previous books since it's been so long. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 I just finished the first one. Now I'm debating whether or not to wait for the 2nd one on a lengthy library hold list, or just buy the damned thing... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jenbobblehead Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Just buy it. You want to get to book 3 ASAP! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Just buy it. You want to get to book 3 ASAP! Bah. Too cheap. Plus, I've moved enough times to really resent the amount of books I own. I'm all about the library from here on out! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
u2roolz Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Well, HBO's Game Of Thrones is not at all what I expected. I thought it was HBO's 1st reality series featuring 24 College Students living in a shanty shack eating consecutive dinners of McDonald's, Denny's & cafeteria food with one toilet to rule them all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted August 16, 2011 Author Share Posted August 16, 2011 http://tv.msn.com/paralleluniverse/game-of-thrones-stolen-scripts/story/feature/?GT1=28103 Find the missing Game of Thrones scripts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Just buy it. You want to get to book 3 ASAP! Ok, I finally relented and bought it. Fuck the library. buncha pricks... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted July 16, 2012 Author Share Posted July 16, 2012 Some new casting for Game of Thrones: http://tv.yahoo.com/photos/game-of-thrones-meet-the-new-faces-of-season-3-slideshow/nathalie-emmanuel-photo-1342221460.html Edit: I just realized that's Emma Peel as Lady Tyrell! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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