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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 1050 Views
Other than that, how did you like the play Mrs. Lincoln? *NM* Anonymous2000 - 22/11/2021 12:32:59 AM 243 Views
No stars, would not recommend. *NM* LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 12:57:28 PM 233 Views
I thought my link might make you laugh. Definitely two snaps down! *NM* damookster - 22/11/2021 12:45:49 AM 313 Views
2 snaps down in a z formation! *NM* LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 12:58:01 PM 286 Views
Respectable Choice aerocontrols - 22/11/2021 01:39:37 AM 445 Views
Ugh. My main goal in life is to NOT be respectable. LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 02:25:52 PM 422 Views
Too bad! aerocontrols - 22/11/2021 02:59:24 PM 384 Views
A reasonable decision. Palatine - 22/11/2021 02:15:23 AM 535 Views
But I'm a thoroughly unreasonable person! LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 02:29:45 PM 435 Views
Then start acting like it! Palatine - 23/11/2021 07:00:54 PM 549 Views
Sanderson's providing some kind of running commentary... which does contain criticism. Legolas - 23/11/2021 07:59:10 PM 422 Views
Yes, I saw his comments on reddit. The Shrike - 23/11/2021 09:41:33 PM 475 Views
Great read, thanks so much for posting! Anonymous2000 - 26/11/2021 05:54:06 PM 432 Views
Glad to hear it. Palatine - 26/11/2021 07:10:34 AM 513 Views
Good, those changes seem completely unnecessary and pointless. *NM* Anonymous2000 - 26/11/2021 05:43:39 PM 246 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 447 Views
Eh, I think you give them too much slack. LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 02:33:04 PM 443 Views
It's possible I'll agree with that after having seen more episodes... Legolas - 22/11/2021 03:04:54 PM 435 Views
That's a big "if'. LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 03:31:11 PM 465 Views
*NM* damookster - 22/11/2021 03:40:45 PM 259 Views
My work here is done! *NM* LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 04:01:43 PM 233 Views
Yes, it is a big 'if'. I guess I'm an optimist? Legolas - 22/11/2021 04:17:41 PM 436 Views
Agreed on - The Shrike - 22/11/2021 05:27:28 PM 458 Views
Yes - neat addition, I thought, as is the map with the comments. Legolas - 22/11/2021 08:37:19 PM 373 Views
I liked the maps too! The Shrike - 22/11/2021 09:36:09 PM 443 Views
Where are the extras ? :o *NM* AgentApple - 23/11/2021 05:42:40 AM 259 Views
Via X-Ray --> Bonus Content *NM* The Shrike - 23/11/2021 02:29:59 PM 238 Views
Hmmm I dont think I have that AgentApple - 23/11/2021 08:03:52 PM 415 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 423 Views
Thanks AgentApple - 24/11/2021 07:14:01 AM 466 Views
I kind of liked it AgentApple - 22/11/2021 10:29:21 AM 465 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 312 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 484 Views
I couldn't possibly disagree more. damookster - 22/11/2021 03:11:32 PM 419 Views
#Justice4AbellCauthon aerocontrols - 22/11/2021 03:32:41 PM 457 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 406 Views
I'm kind of happy for you. LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 02:37:46 PM 404 Views
LOL AgentApple - 22/11/2021 03:09:35 PM 450 Views
The problem with the show is The Shrike - 22/11/2021 03:10:17 PM 455 Views
Well said! *NM* damookster - 22/11/2021 03:17:18 PM 287 Views
Girl, you ain't lyin' with any of that. *NM* LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 03:23:42 PM 226 Views
I covered a lot of this in my reply to Joe above. Legolas - 22/11/2021 04:36:38 PM 439 Views
Re: I covered a lot of this in my reply to Joe above. The Shrike - 22/11/2021 05:24:38 PM 444 Views
Re: I covered a lot of this in my reply to Joe above. Legolas - 22/11/2021 10:05:32 PM 415 Views
Just came across a related article... Legolas - 23/11/2021 06:23:31 PM 459 Views
The Guardian's views on the show are . . .not to be trusted. The Shrike - 23/11/2021 09:50:01 PM 419 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 417 Views
Madden's read to book 11, apparently fionwe1987 - 24/11/2021 02:57:46 AM 407 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 459 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 412 Views
Let’s see if I got this right… damookster - 27/11/2021 12:58:52 AM 420 Views
That about sums it up, yeah! *NM* fionwe1987 - 27/11/2021 03:38:18 PM 226 Views
After all this time, you still can't handle the quoting system? Legolas - 27/11/2021 09:21:42 PM 430 Views
And they screwed that up so far! GOT..... Anonymous2000 - 23/11/2021 01:19:19 AM 382 Views
Yeah, what you said. Aviendha - 05/12/2021 03:02:15 PM 435 Views
Also why is every city from the past influenced by the LOTR movies? The Shrike - 22/11/2021 03:16:13 PM 417 Views
Yes, I greatly dislike what they've done with the the White Tower. *NM* LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 03:31:47 PM 239 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 387 Views
For my favorite well read pooch damookster - 22/11/2021 05:03:55 PM 516 Views
I didn't make it more than 2 minutes into episode 1. Dragonsoul - 22/11/2021 05:41:56 PM 445 Views
Wow, my paisan’ makes an appearance! Long time no talk, my friend. *NM* damookster - 22/11/2021 06:36:54 PM 232 Views
Yeah it's been a while. Dragonsoul - 22/11/2021 06:58:47 PM 412 Views
I don't understand this take aerocontrols - 22/11/2021 07:02:12 PM 480 Views
Re: I don't understand this take Dragonsoul - 22/11/2021 07:15:42 PM 462 Views
the opening bothered me a little as well. damookster - 22/11/2021 07:25:20 PM 427 Views
Re: the opening bothered me a little as well. gban007 - 23/11/2021 06:29:25 PM 475 Views
I'm well aware of the backstory and the different views on it. damookster - 23/11/2021 07:11:19 PM 433 Views
Saidin and Saidar are in the show fionwe1987 - 24/11/2021 03:00:50 AM 381 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 204 Views
Episode 4 makes it pretty clear fionwe1987 - 26/11/2021 10:40:07 PM 406 Views
Fair enough gban007 - 24/11/2021 09:02:50 AM 450 Views
I interpreted it differently gban007 - 23/11/2021 06:23:56 PM 466 Views
Re: I interpreted it differently Dragonsoul - 23/11/2021 07:36:31 PM 435 Views
With regards to the pacing AgentApple - 24/11/2021 07:29:36 AM 402 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 417 Views
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