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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 1331 Views
Other than that, how did you like the play Mrs. Lincoln? *NM* Anonymous2000 - 22/11/2021 12:32:59 AM 372 Views
No stars, would not recommend. *NM* LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 12:57:28 PM 354 Views
I thought my link might make you laugh. Definitely two snaps down! *NM* damookster - 22/11/2021 12:45:49 AM 463 Views
2 snaps down in a z formation! *NM* LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 12:58:01 PM 412 Views
Respectable Choice aerocontrols - 22/11/2021 01:39:37 AM 725 Views
Ugh. My main goal in life is to NOT be respectable. LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 02:25:52 PM 718 Views
Too bad! aerocontrols - 22/11/2021 02:59:24 PM 664 Views
A reasonable decision. Palatine - 22/11/2021 02:15:23 AM 863 Views
But I'm a thoroughly unreasonable person! LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 02:29:45 PM 705 Views
Then start acting like it! Palatine - 23/11/2021 07:00:54 PM 863 Views
Sanderson's providing some kind of running commentary... which does contain criticism. Legolas - 23/11/2021 07:59:10 PM 708 Views
Yes, I saw his comments on reddit. The Shrike - 23/11/2021 09:41:33 PM 762 Views
Great read, thanks so much for posting! Anonymous2000 - 26/11/2021 05:54:06 PM 707 Views
Glad to hear it. Palatine - 26/11/2021 07:10:34 AM 837 Views
Good, those changes seem completely unnecessary and pointless. *NM* Anonymous2000 - 26/11/2021 05:43:39 PM 380 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 725 Views
Eh, I think you give them too much slack. LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 02:33:04 PM 733 Views
It's possible I'll agree with that after having seen more episodes... Legolas - 22/11/2021 03:04:54 PM 708 Views
That's a big "if'. LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 03:31:11 PM 749 Views
*NM* damookster - 22/11/2021 03:40:45 PM 378 Views
My work here is done! *NM* LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 04:01:43 PM 357 Views
Yes, it is a big 'if'. I guess I'm an optimist? Legolas - 22/11/2021 04:17:41 PM 725 Views
Agreed on - The Shrike - 22/11/2021 05:27:28 PM 737 Views
Yes - neat addition, I thought, as is the map with the comments. Legolas - 22/11/2021 08:37:19 PM 649 Views
I liked the maps too! The Shrike - 22/11/2021 09:36:09 PM 719 Views
Where are the extras ? :o *NM* AgentApple - 23/11/2021 05:42:40 AM 388 Views
Via X-Ray --> Bonus Content *NM* The Shrike - 23/11/2021 02:29:59 PM 373 Views
Hmmm I dont think I have that AgentApple - 23/11/2021 08:03:52 PM 665 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 696 Views
Thanks AgentApple - 24/11/2021 07:14:01 AM 749 Views
I kind of liked it AgentApple - 22/11/2021 10:29:21 AM 748 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 459 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 770 Views
I couldn't possibly disagree more. damookster - 22/11/2021 03:11:32 PM 714 Views
#Justice4AbellCauthon aerocontrols - 22/11/2021 03:32:41 PM 753 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 687 Views
I'm kind of happy for you. LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 02:37:46 PM 683 Views
LOL AgentApple - 22/11/2021 03:09:35 PM 733 Views
The problem with the show is The Shrike - 22/11/2021 03:10:17 PM 750 Views
Well said! *NM* damookster - 22/11/2021 03:17:18 PM 426 Views
Girl, you ain't lyin' with any of that. *NM* LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 03:23:42 PM 362 Views
I covered a lot of this in my reply to Joe above. Legolas - 22/11/2021 04:36:38 PM 719 Views
Re: I covered a lot of this in my reply to Joe above. The Shrike - 22/11/2021 05:24:38 PM 728 Views
Re: I covered a lot of this in my reply to Joe above. Legolas - 22/11/2021 10:05:32 PM 704 Views
Just came across a related article... Legolas - 23/11/2021 06:23:31 PM 762 Views
The Guardian's views on the show are . . .not to be trusted. The Shrike - 23/11/2021 09:50:01 PM 713 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 707 Views
Madden's read to book 11, apparently fionwe1987 - 24/11/2021 02:57:46 AM 703 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 741 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 689 Views
Let’s see if I got this right… damookster - 27/11/2021 12:58:52 AM 725 Views
That about sums it up, yeah! *NM* fionwe1987 - 27/11/2021 03:38:18 PM 351 Views
After all this time, you still can't handle the quoting system? Legolas - 27/11/2021 09:21:42 PM 707 Views
And they screwed that up so far! GOT..... Anonymous2000 - 23/11/2021 01:19:19 AM 646 Views
Yeah, what you said. Aviendha - 05/12/2021 03:02:15 PM 761 Views
Also why is every city from the past influenced by the LOTR movies? The Shrike - 22/11/2021 03:16:13 PM 710 Views
Yes, I greatly dislike what they've done with the the White Tower. *NM* LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 03:31:47 PM 377 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 678 Views
For my favorite well read pooch damookster - 22/11/2021 05:03:55 PM 811 Views
I didn't make it more than 2 minutes into episode 1. Dragonsoul - 22/11/2021 05:41:56 PM 722 Views
Wow, my paisan’ makes an appearance! Long time no talk, my friend. *NM* damookster - 22/11/2021 06:36:54 PM 367 Views
Yeah it's been a while. Dragonsoul - 22/11/2021 06:58:47 PM 690 Views
I don't understand this take aerocontrols - 22/11/2021 07:02:12 PM 753 Views
Re: I don't understand this take Dragonsoul - 22/11/2021 07:15:42 PM 739 Views
the opening bothered me a little as well. damookster - 22/11/2021 07:25:20 PM 717 Views
Re: the opening bothered me a little as well. gban007 - 23/11/2021 06:29:25 PM 748 Views
I'm well aware of the backstory and the different views on it. damookster - 23/11/2021 07:11:19 PM 705 Views
Saidin and Saidar are in the show fionwe1987 - 24/11/2021 03:00:50 AM 687 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 334 Views
Episode 4 makes it pretty clear fionwe1987 - 26/11/2021 10:40:07 PM 695 Views
Fair enough gban007 - 24/11/2021 09:02:50 AM 739 Views
I interpreted it differently gban007 - 23/11/2021 06:23:56 PM 763 Views
Re: I interpreted it differently Dragonsoul - 23/11/2021 07:36:31 PM 717 Views
With regards to the pacing AgentApple - 24/11/2021 07:29:36 AM 689 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 707 Views
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