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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 1016 Views
Other than that, how did you like the play Mrs. Lincoln? *NM* Anonymous2000 - 22/11/2021 12:32:59 AM 232 Views
No stars, would not recommend. *NM* LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 12:57:28 PM 215 Views
I thought my link might make you laugh. Definitely two snaps down! *NM* damookster - 22/11/2021 12:45:49 AM 295 Views
2 snaps down in a z formation! *NM* LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 12:58:01 PM 272 Views
Respectable Choice aerocontrols - 22/11/2021 01:39:37 AM 423 Views
Ugh. My main goal in life is to NOT be respectable. LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 02:25:52 PM 381 Views
Too bad! aerocontrols - 22/11/2021 02:59:24 PM 354 Views
A reasonable decision. Palatine - 22/11/2021 02:15:23 AM 498 Views
But I'm a thoroughly unreasonable person! LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 02:29:45 PM 407 Views
Then start acting like it! Palatine - 23/11/2021 07:00:54 PM 524 Views
Sanderson's providing some kind of running commentary... which does contain criticism. Legolas - 23/11/2021 07:59:10 PM 392 Views
Yes, I saw his comments on reddit. The Shrike - 23/11/2021 09:41:33 PM 440 Views
Great read, thanks so much for posting! Anonymous2000 - 26/11/2021 05:54:06 PM 402 Views
Glad to hear it. Palatine - 26/11/2021 07:10:34 AM 472 Views
Good, those changes seem completely unnecessary and pointless. *NM* Anonymous2000 - 26/11/2021 05:43:39 PM 227 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 410 Views
Eh, I think you give them too much slack. LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 02:33:04 PM 410 Views
It's possible I'll agree with that after having seen more episodes... Legolas - 22/11/2021 03:04:54 PM 400 Views
That's a big "if'. LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 03:31:11 PM 435 Views
*NM* damookster - 22/11/2021 03:40:45 PM 245 Views
My work here is done! *NM* LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 04:01:43 PM 218 Views
Yes, it is a big 'if'. I guess I'm an optimist? Legolas - 22/11/2021 04:17:41 PM 407 Views
Agreed on - The Shrike - 22/11/2021 05:27:28 PM 420 Views
Yes - neat addition, I thought, as is the map with the comments. Legolas - 22/11/2021 08:37:19 PM 351 Views
I liked the maps too! The Shrike - 22/11/2021 09:36:09 PM 403 Views
Where are the extras ? :o *NM* AgentApple - 23/11/2021 05:42:40 AM 246 Views
Via X-Ray --> Bonus Content *NM* The Shrike - 23/11/2021 02:29:59 PM 220 Views
Hmmm I dont think I have that AgentApple - 23/11/2021 08:03:52 PM 390 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 388 Views
Thanks AgentApple - 24/11/2021 07:14:01 AM 428 Views
I kind of liked it AgentApple - 22/11/2021 10:29:21 AM 424 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 293 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 452 Views
I couldn't possibly disagree more. damookster - 22/11/2021 03:11:32 PM 382 Views
#Justice4AbellCauthon aerocontrols - 22/11/2021 03:32:41 PM 424 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 381 Views
I'm kind of happy for you. LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 02:37:46 PM 367 Views
LOL AgentApple - 22/11/2021 03:09:35 PM 419 Views
The problem with the show is The Shrike - 22/11/2021 03:10:17 PM 424 Views
Well said! *NM* damookster - 22/11/2021 03:17:18 PM 273 Views
Girl, you ain't lyin' with any of that. *NM* LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 03:23:42 PM 217 Views
I covered a lot of this in my reply to Joe above. Legolas - 22/11/2021 04:36:38 PM 408 Views
Re: I covered a lot of this in my reply to Joe above. The Shrike - 22/11/2021 05:24:38 PM 411 Views
Re: I covered a lot of this in my reply to Joe above. Legolas - 22/11/2021 10:05:32 PM 374 Views
Just came across a related article... Legolas - 23/11/2021 06:23:31 PM 423 Views
The Guardian's views on the show are . . .not to be trusted. The Shrike - 23/11/2021 09:50:01 PM 379 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 383 Views
Madden's read to book 11, apparently fionwe1987 - 24/11/2021 02:57:46 AM 369 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 417 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 383 Views
Let’s see if I got this right… damookster - 27/11/2021 12:58:52 AM 393 Views
That about sums it up, yeah! *NM* fionwe1987 - 27/11/2021 03:38:18 PM 212 Views
After all this time, you still can't handle the quoting system? Legolas - 27/11/2021 09:21:42 PM 393 Views
And they screwed that up so far! GOT..... Anonymous2000 - 23/11/2021 01:19:19 AM 357 Views
Yeah, what you said. Aviendha - 05/12/2021 03:02:15 PM 397 Views
Also why is every city from the past influenced by the LOTR movies? The Shrike - 22/11/2021 03:16:13 PM 387 Views
Yes, I greatly dislike what they've done with the the White Tower. *NM* LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 03:31:47 PM 223 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 351 Views
For my favorite well read pooch damookster - 22/11/2021 05:03:55 PM 493 Views
I didn't make it more than 2 minutes into episode 1. Dragonsoul - 22/11/2021 05:41:56 PM 407 Views
Wow, my paisan’ makes an appearance! Long time no talk, my friend. *NM* damookster - 22/11/2021 06:36:54 PM 218 Views
Yeah it's been a while. Dragonsoul - 22/11/2021 06:58:47 PM 377 Views
I don't understand this take aerocontrols - 22/11/2021 07:02:12 PM 445 Views
Re: I don't understand this take Dragonsoul - 22/11/2021 07:15:42 PM 429 Views
the opening bothered me a little as well. damookster - 22/11/2021 07:25:20 PM 392 Views
Re: the opening bothered me a little as well. gban007 - 23/11/2021 06:29:25 PM 432 Views
I'm well aware of the backstory and the different views on it. damookster - 23/11/2021 07:11:19 PM 409 Views
Saidin and Saidar are in the show fionwe1987 - 24/11/2021 03:00:50 AM 348 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 183 Views
Episode 4 makes it pretty clear fionwe1987 - 26/11/2021 10:40:07 PM 365 Views
Fair enough gban007 - 24/11/2021 09:02:50 AM 421 Views
I interpreted it differently gban007 - 23/11/2021 06:23:56 PM 432 Views
Re: I interpreted it differently Dragonsoul - 23/11/2021 07:36:31 PM 400 Views
With regards to the pacing AgentApple - 24/11/2021 07:29:36 AM 369 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 388 Views
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