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Yes, I greatly dislike what they've done with the the White Tower. *NM* LiterateDog Send a noteboard - 22/11/2021 03:31:47 PM

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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 1625 Views
Other than that, how did you like the play Mrs. Lincoln? *NM* Anonymous2000 - 22/11/2021 12:32:59 AM 532 Views
No stars, would not recommend. *NM* LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 12:57:28 PM 494 Views
I thought my link might make you laugh. Definitely two snaps down! *NM* damookster - 22/11/2021 12:45:49 AM 626 Views
2 snaps down in a z formation! *NM* LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 12:58:01 PM 587 Views
Respectable Choice aerocontrols - 22/11/2021 01:39:37 AM 997 Views
Ugh. My main goal in life is to NOT be respectable. LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 02:25:52 PM 1034 Views
Too bad! aerocontrols - 22/11/2021 02:59:24 PM 973 Views
A reasonable decision. Palatine - 22/11/2021 02:15:23 AM 1210 Views
But I'm a thoroughly unreasonable person! LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 02:29:45 PM 1011 Views
Then start acting like it! Palatine - 23/11/2021 07:00:54 PM 1201 Views
Sanderson's providing some kind of running commentary... which does contain criticism. Legolas - 23/11/2021 07:59:10 PM 963 Views
Yes, I saw his comments on reddit. The Shrike - 23/11/2021 09:41:33 PM 1082 Views
Great read, thanks so much for posting! Anonymous2000 - 26/11/2021 05:54:06 PM 989 Views
Glad to hear it. Palatine - 26/11/2021 07:10:34 AM 1147 Views
Good, those changes seem completely unnecessary and pointless. *NM* Anonymous2000 - 26/11/2021 05:43:39 PM 532 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 1034 Views
Eh, I think you give them too much slack. LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 02:33:04 PM 1033 Views
It's possible I'll agree with that after having seen more episodes... Legolas - 22/11/2021 03:04:54 PM 1048 Views
That's a big "if'. LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 03:31:11 PM 1037 Views
*NM* damookster - 22/11/2021 03:40:45 PM 536 Views
My work here is done! *NM* LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 04:01:43 PM 526 Views
Yes, it is a big 'if'. I guess I'm an optimist? Legolas - 22/11/2021 04:17:41 PM 1090 Views
Agreed on - The Shrike - 22/11/2021 05:27:28 PM 1025 Views
Yes - neat addition, I thought, as is the map with the comments. Legolas - 22/11/2021 08:37:19 PM 935 Views
I liked the maps too! The Shrike - 22/11/2021 09:36:09 PM 998 Views
Where are the extras ? :o *NM* AgentApple - 23/11/2021 05:42:40 AM 552 Views
Via X-Ray --> Bonus Content *NM* The Shrike - 23/11/2021 02:29:59 PM 536 Views
Hmmm I dont think I have that AgentApple - 23/11/2021 08:03:52 PM 948 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 985 Views
Thanks AgentApple - 24/11/2021 07:14:01 AM 1047 Views
I kind of liked it AgentApple - 22/11/2021 10:29:21 AM 1033 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 641 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 1110 Views
I couldn't possibly disagree more. damookster - 22/11/2021 03:11:32 PM 1001 Views
#Justice4AbellCauthon aerocontrols - 22/11/2021 03:32:41 PM 1076 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 1047 Views
I'm kind of happy for you. LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 02:37:46 PM 995 Views
LOL AgentApple - 22/11/2021 03:09:35 PM 1039 Views
The problem with the show is The Shrike - 22/11/2021 03:10:17 PM 1073 Views
Well said! *NM* damookster - 22/11/2021 03:17:18 PM 594 Views
Girl, you ain't lyin' with any of that. *NM* LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 03:23:42 PM 523 Views
I covered a lot of this in my reply to Joe above. Legolas - 22/11/2021 04:36:38 PM 1039 Views
Re: I covered a lot of this in my reply to Joe above. The Shrike - 22/11/2021 05:24:38 PM 1064 Views
Re: I covered a lot of this in my reply to Joe above. Legolas - 22/11/2021 10:05:32 PM 1062 Views
Just came across a related article... Legolas - 23/11/2021 06:23:31 PM 1089 Views
The Guardian's views on the show are . . .not to be trusted. The Shrike - 23/11/2021 09:50:01 PM 1022 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 1007 Views
Madden's read to book 11, apparently fionwe1987 - 24/11/2021 02:57:46 AM 1011 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 1068 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 949 Views
Let’s see if I got this right… damookster - 27/11/2021 12:58:52 AM 1040 Views
That about sums it up, yeah! *NM* fionwe1987 - 27/11/2021 03:38:18 PM 504 Views
After all this time, you still can't handle the quoting system? Legolas - 27/11/2021 09:21:42 PM 981 Views
And they screwed that up so far! GOT..... Anonymous2000 - 23/11/2021 01:19:19 AM 957 Views
Yeah, what you said. Aviendha - 05/12/2021 03:02:15 PM 1074 Views
Also why is every city from the past influenced by the LOTR movies? The Shrike - 22/11/2021 03:16:13 PM 1002 Views
Yes, I greatly dislike what they've done with the the White Tower. *NM* LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 03:31:47 PM 555 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 992 Views
For my favorite well read pooch damookster - 22/11/2021 05:03:55 PM 1132 Views
I didn't make it more than 2 minutes into episode 1. Dragonsoul - 22/11/2021 05:41:56 PM 1015 Views
Wow, my paisan’ makes an appearance! Long time no talk, my friend. *NM* damookster - 22/11/2021 06:36:54 PM 535 Views
Yeah it's been a while. Dragonsoul - 22/11/2021 06:58:47 PM 976 Views
I don't understand this take aerocontrols - 22/11/2021 07:02:12 PM 1039 Views
Re: I don't understand this take Dragonsoul - 22/11/2021 07:15:42 PM 1013 Views
the opening bothered me a little as well. damookster - 22/11/2021 07:25:20 PM 1015 Views
Re: the opening bothered me a little as well. gban007 - 23/11/2021 06:29:25 PM 1035 Views
I'm well aware of the backstory and the different views on it. damookster - 23/11/2021 07:11:19 PM 982 Views
Saidin and Saidar are in the show fionwe1987 - 24/11/2021 03:00:50 AM 971 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 497 Views
Episode 4 makes it pretty clear fionwe1987 - 26/11/2021 10:40:07 PM 958 Views
Fair enough gban007 - 24/11/2021 09:02:50 AM 1033 Views
I interpreted it differently gban007 - 23/11/2021 06:23:56 PM 1103 Views
Re: I interpreted it differently Dragonsoul - 23/11/2021 07:36:31 PM 1015 Views
With regards to the pacing AgentApple - 24/11/2021 07:29:36 AM 970 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 1017 Views
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