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Also why is every city from the past influenced by the LOTR movies? The Shrike Send a noteboard - 22/11/2021 03:16:13 PM

Take the White Tower and its descriptions in the books versus what we see in the trailer. The White Tower was built so close to the Breaking and with the Power that it was basically straight up and closer to being our own kind of skyscraper than the neo-Baroque Byzantine hybrid that every city in Fantasy seems to be these days.

Aridhol (Shadar Logoth), Tar Valon, the city in the Amazon Tolkien show, the cities in LOTR movies. It's become so generic that a Fantasy city has to look this way. And that annoys me.

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I am not even bothering with 2 & 3. LiterateDog - 21/11/2021 09:51:46 PM 1575 Views
Other than that, how did you like the play Mrs. Lincoln? *NM* Anonymous2000 - 22/11/2021 12:32:59 AM 491 Views
No stars, would not recommend. *NM* LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 12:57:28 PM 464 Views
I thought my link might make you laugh. Definitely two snaps down! *NM* damookster - 22/11/2021 12:45:49 AM 599 Views
2 snaps down in a z formation! *NM* LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 12:58:01 PM 560 Views
Respectable Choice aerocontrols - 22/11/2021 01:39:37 AM 941 Views
Ugh. My main goal in life is to NOT be respectable. LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 02:25:52 PM 984 Views
Too bad! aerocontrols - 22/11/2021 02:59:24 PM 921 Views
A reasonable decision. Palatine - 22/11/2021 02:15:23 AM 1138 Views
But I'm a thoroughly unreasonable person! LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 02:29:45 PM 952 Views
Then start acting like it! Palatine - 23/11/2021 07:00:54 PM 1137 Views
Sanderson's providing some kind of running commentary... which does contain criticism. Legolas - 23/11/2021 07:59:10 PM 913 Views
Yes, I saw his comments on reddit. The Shrike - 23/11/2021 09:41:33 PM 1023 Views
Great read, thanks so much for posting! Anonymous2000 - 26/11/2021 05:54:06 PM 942 Views
Glad to hear it. Palatine - 26/11/2021 07:10:34 AM 1079 Views
Good, those changes seem completely unnecessary and pointless. *NM* Anonymous2000 - 26/11/2021 05:43:39 PM 500 Views
I think the point to remember is, the early episodes were never going to be that great. Legolas - 22/11/2021 08:46:33 AM 982 Views
Eh, I think you give them too much slack. LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 02:33:04 PM 982 Views
It's possible I'll agree with that after having seen more episodes... Legolas - 22/11/2021 03:04:54 PM 988 Views
That's a big "if'. LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 03:31:11 PM 982 Views
*NM* damookster - 22/11/2021 03:40:45 PM 507 Views
My work here is done! *NM* LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 04:01:43 PM 495 Views
Yes, it is a big 'if'. I guess I'm an optimist? Legolas - 22/11/2021 04:17:41 PM 1022 Views
Agreed on - The Shrike - 22/11/2021 05:27:28 PM 973 Views
Yes - neat addition, I thought, as is the map with the comments. Legolas - 22/11/2021 08:37:19 PM 868 Views
I liked the maps too! The Shrike - 22/11/2021 09:36:09 PM 939 Views
Where are the extras ? :o *NM* AgentApple - 23/11/2021 05:42:40 AM 516 Views
Via X-Ray --> Bonus Content *NM* The Shrike - 23/11/2021 02:29:59 PM 499 Views
Hmmm I dont think I have that AgentApple - 23/11/2021 08:03:52 PM 892 Views
Apparently some people need to download the Amazon Prime app to be able to see them. Legolas - 23/11/2021 08:22:31 PM 925 Views
Thanks AgentApple - 24/11/2021 07:14:01 AM 987 Views
I kind of liked it AgentApple - 22/11/2021 10:29:21 AM 983 Views
So, doesn't suck nearly as much as some other shows? I can accept that. *NM* damookster - 22/11/2021 01:44:23 PM 608 Views
Re: So, doesn't suck nearly as much as some other shows? I can accept that. AgentApple - 22/11/2021 02:11:57 PM 1044 Views
I couldn't possibly disagree more. damookster - 22/11/2021 03:11:32 PM 946 Views
#Justice4AbellCauthon aerocontrols - 22/11/2021 03:32:41 PM 1021 Views
If the show gets as far as the battle of the Two Rivers he can be reformed AgentApple - 22/11/2021 03:50:08 PM 993 Views
I'm kind of happy for you. LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 02:37:46 PM 948 Views
LOL AgentApple - 22/11/2021 03:09:35 PM 980 Views
The problem with the show is The Shrike - 22/11/2021 03:10:17 PM 1017 Views
Well said! *NM* damookster - 22/11/2021 03:17:18 PM 565 Views
Girl, you ain't lyin' with any of that. *NM* LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 03:23:42 PM 487 Views
I covered a lot of this in my reply to Joe above. Legolas - 22/11/2021 04:36:38 PM 961 Views
Re: I covered a lot of this in my reply to Joe above. The Shrike - 22/11/2021 05:24:38 PM 1006 Views
Re: I covered a lot of this in my reply to Joe above. Legolas - 22/11/2021 10:05:32 PM 972 Views
Just came across a related article... Legolas - 23/11/2021 06:23:31 PM 1031 Views
The Guardian's views on the show are . . .not to be trusted. The Shrike - 23/11/2021 09:50:01 PM 966 Views
Yep. But it's pretty weird how many entirely different things people are seeing in it. Legolas - 23/11/2021 11:06:24 PM 947 Views
Madden's read to book 11, apparently fionwe1987 - 24/11/2021 02:57:46 AM 963 Views
Oh has she? Must've changed her mind since the earlier interview, then... and read quickly. Legolas - 24/11/2021 08:17:24 AM 1013 Views
Re: Oh has she? Must've changed her mind since the earlier interview, then... and read quickly. fionwe1987 - 26/11/2021 10:44:58 PM 894 Views
Let’s see if I got this right… damookster - 27/11/2021 12:58:52 AM 979 Views
That about sums it up, yeah! *NM* fionwe1987 - 27/11/2021 03:38:18 PM 475 Views
After all this time, you still can't handle the quoting system? Legolas - 27/11/2021 09:21:42 PM 928 Views
And they screwed that up so far! GOT..... Anonymous2000 - 23/11/2021 01:19:19 AM 903 Views
Yeah, what you said. Aviendha - 05/12/2021 03:02:15 PM 1014 Views
Also why is every city from the past influenced by the LOTR movies? The Shrike - 22/11/2021 03:16:13 PM 949 Views
Yes, I greatly dislike what they've done with the the White Tower. *NM* LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 03:31:47 PM 524 Views
That's a good point - not a fan of what they did with the White Tower, either. Legolas - 22/11/2021 03:37:36 PM 944 Views
For my favorite well read pooch damookster - 22/11/2021 05:03:55 PM 1079 Views
I didn't make it more than 2 minutes into episode 1. Dragonsoul - 22/11/2021 05:41:56 PM 957 Views
Wow, my paisan’ makes an appearance! Long time no talk, my friend. *NM* damookster - 22/11/2021 06:36:54 PM 502 Views
Yeah it's been a while. Dragonsoul - 22/11/2021 06:58:47 PM 926 Views
I don't understand this take aerocontrols - 22/11/2021 07:02:12 PM 981 Views
Re: I don't understand this take Dragonsoul - 22/11/2021 07:15:42 PM 951 Views
the opening bothered me a little as well. damookster - 22/11/2021 07:25:20 PM 967 Views
Re: the opening bothered me a little as well. gban007 - 23/11/2021 06:29:25 PM 974 Views
I'm well aware of the backstory and the different views on it. damookster - 23/11/2021 07:11:19 PM 928 Views
Saidin and Saidar are in the show fionwe1987 - 24/11/2021 03:00:50 AM 921 Views
According to the Dragonmount YouTube review as of the end of episode 6 it’s still just One Power *NM* damookster - 24/11/2021 04:34:32 AM 457 Views
Episode 4 makes it pretty clear fionwe1987 - 26/11/2021 10:40:07 PM 909 Views
Fair enough gban007 - 24/11/2021 09:02:50 AM 978 Views
I interpreted it differently gban007 - 23/11/2021 06:23:56 PM 1033 Views
Re: I interpreted it differently Dragonsoul - 23/11/2021 07:36:31 PM 963 Views
With regards to the pacing AgentApple - 24/11/2021 07:29:36 AM 917 Views
Considering that it's still not revealed by the end of episode 6 who the Dragon Reborn is... Legolas - 24/11/2021 08:22:02 AM 958 Views
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