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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 1295 Views
Other than that, how did you like the play Mrs. Lincoln? *NM* Anonymous2000 - 22/11/2021 12:32:59 AM 357 Views
No stars, would not recommend. *NM* LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 12:57:28 PM 340 Views
I thought my link might make you laugh. Definitely two snaps down! *NM* damookster - 22/11/2021 12:45:49 AM 446 Views
2 snaps down in a z formation! *NM* LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 12:58:01 PM 395 Views
Respectable Choice aerocontrols - 22/11/2021 01:39:37 AM 686 Views
Ugh. My main goal in life is to NOT be respectable. LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 02:25:52 PM 673 Views
Too bad! aerocontrols - 22/11/2021 02:59:24 PM 626 Views
A reasonable decision. Palatine - 22/11/2021 02:15:23 AM 820 Views
But I'm a thoroughly unreasonable person! LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 02:29:45 PM 668 Views
Then start acting like it! Palatine - 23/11/2021 07:00:54 PM 828 Views
Sanderson's providing some kind of running commentary... which does contain criticism. Legolas - 23/11/2021 07:59:10 PM 668 Views
Yes, I saw his comments on reddit. The Shrike - 23/11/2021 09:41:33 PM 723 Views
Great read, thanks so much for posting! Anonymous2000 - 26/11/2021 05:54:06 PM 672 Views
Glad to hear it. Palatine - 26/11/2021 07:10:34 AM 802 Views
Good, those changes seem completely unnecessary and pointless. *NM* Anonymous2000 - 26/11/2021 05:43:39 PM 363 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 687 Views
Eh, I think you give them too much slack. LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 02:33:04 PM 693 Views
It's possible I'll agree with that after having seen more episodes... Legolas - 22/11/2021 03:04:54 PM 676 Views
That's a big "if'. LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 03:31:11 PM 711 Views
*NM* damookster - 22/11/2021 03:40:45 PM 364 Views
My work here is done! *NM* LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 04:01:43 PM 340 Views
Yes, it is a big 'if'. I guess I'm an optimist? Legolas - 22/11/2021 04:17:41 PM 684 Views
Agreed on - The Shrike - 22/11/2021 05:27:28 PM 700 Views
Yes - neat addition, I thought, as is the map with the comments. Legolas - 22/11/2021 08:37:19 PM 613 Views
I liked the maps too! The Shrike - 22/11/2021 09:36:09 PM 685 Views
Where are the extras ? :o *NM* AgentApple - 23/11/2021 05:42:40 AM 376 Views
Via X-Ray --> Bonus Content *NM* The Shrike - 23/11/2021 02:29:59 PM 358 Views
Hmmm I dont think I have that AgentApple - 23/11/2021 08:03:52 PM 630 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 661 Views
Thanks AgentApple - 24/11/2021 07:14:01 AM 710 Views
I kind of liked it AgentApple - 22/11/2021 10:29:21 AM 710 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 443 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 731 Views
I couldn't possibly disagree more. damookster - 22/11/2021 03:11:32 PM 681 Views
#Justice4AbellCauthon aerocontrols - 22/11/2021 03:32:41 PM 712 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 651 Views
I'm kind of happy for you. LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 02:37:46 PM 648 Views
LOL AgentApple - 22/11/2021 03:09:35 PM 694 Views
The problem with the show is The Shrike - 22/11/2021 03:10:17 PM 709 Views
Well said! *NM* damookster - 22/11/2021 03:17:18 PM 409 Views
Girl, you ain't lyin' with any of that. *NM* LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 03:23:42 PM 346 Views
I covered a lot of this in my reply to Joe above. Legolas - 22/11/2021 04:36:38 PM 680 Views
Re: I covered a lot of this in my reply to Joe above. The Shrike - 22/11/2021 05:24:38 PM 692 Views
Re: I covered a lot of this in my reply to Joe above. Legolas - 22/11/2021 10:05:32 PM 668 Views
Just came across a related article... Legolas - 23/11/2021 06:23:31 PM 721 Views
The Guardian's views on the show are . . .not to be trusted. The Shrike - 23/11/2021 09:50:01 PM 666 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 666 Views
Madden's read to book 11, apparently fionwe1987 - 24/11/2021 02:57:46 AM 663 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 706 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 651 Views
Let’s see if I got this right… damookster - 27/11/2021 12:58:52 AM 677 Views
That about sums it up, yeah! *NM* fionwe1987 - 27/11/2021 03:38:18 PM 335 Views
After all this time, you still can't handle the quoting system? Legolas - 27/11/2021 09:21:42 PM 667 Views
And they screwed that up so far! GOT..... Anonymous2000 - 23/11/2021 01:19:19 AM 611 Views
Yeah, what you said. Aviendha - 05/12/2021 03:02:15 PM 718 Views
Also why is every city from the past influenced by the LOTR movies? The Shrike - 22/11/2021 03:16:13 PM 673 Views
Yes, I greatly dislike what they've done with the the White Tower. *NM* LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 03:31:47 PM 359 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 634 Views
For my favorite well read pooch damookster - 22/11/2021 05:03:55 PM 769 Views
I didn't make it more than 2 minutes into episode 1. Dragonsoul - 22/11/2021 05:41:56 PM 680 Views
Wow, my paisan’ makes an appearance! Long time no talk, my friend. *NM* damookster - 22/11/2021 06:36:54 PM 352 Views
Yeah it's been a while. Dragonsoul - 22/11/2021 06:58:47 PM 649 Views
I don't understand this take aerocontrols - 22/11/2021 07:02:12 PM 715 Views
Re: I don't understand this take Dragonsoul - 22/11/2021 07:15:42 PM 706 Views
the opening bothered me a little as well. damookster - 22/11/2021 07:25:20 PM 678 Views
Re: the opening bothered me a little as well. gban007 - 23/11/2021 06:29:25 PM 714 Views
I'm well aware of the backstory and the different views on it. damookster - 23/11/2021 07:11:19 PM 670 Views
Saidin and Saidar are in the show fionwe1987 - 24/11/2021 03:00:50 AM 646 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 318 Views
Episode 4 makes it pretty clear fionwe1987 - 26/11/2021 10:40:07 PM 653 Views
Fair enough gban007 - 24/11/2021 09:02:50 AM 699 Views
I interpreted it differently gban007 - 23/11/2021 06:23:56 PM 724 Views
Re: I interpreted it differently Dragonsoul - 23/11/2021 07:36:31 PM 685 Views
With regards to the pacing AgentApple - 24/11/2021 07:29:36 AM 648 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 668 Views
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