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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 1553 Views
Other than that, how did you like the play Mrs. Lincoln? *NM* Anonymous2000 - 22/11/2021 12:32:59 AM 481 Views
No stars, would not recommend. *NM* LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 12:57:28 PM 454 Views
I thought my link might make you laugh. Definitely two snaps down! *NM* damookster - 22/11/2021 12:45:49 AM 577 Views
2 snaps down in a z formation! *NM* LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 12:58:01 PM 550 Views
Respectable Choice aerocontrols - 22/11/2021 01:39:37 AM 925 Views
Ugh. My main goal in life is to NOT be respectable. LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 02:25:52 PM 969 Views
Too bad! aerocontrols - 22/11/2021 02:59:24 PM 906 Views
A reasonable decision. Palatine - 22/11/2021 02:15:23 AM 1114 Views
But I'm a thoroughly unreasonable person! LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 02:29:45 PM 928 Views
Then start acting like it! Palatine - 23/11/2021 07:00:54 PM 1117 Views
Sanderson's providing some kind of running commentary... which does contain criticism. Legolas - 23/11/2021 07:59:10 PM 899 Views
Yes, I saw his comments on reddit. The Shrike - 23/11/2021 09:41:33 PM 1000 Views
Great read, thanks so much for posting! Anonymous2000 - 26/11/2021 05:54:06 PM 924 Views
Glad to hear it. Palatine - 26/11/2021 07:10:34 AM 1062 Views
Good, those changes seem completely unnecessary and pointless. *NM* Anonymous2000 - 26/11/2021 05:43:39 PM 490 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 961 Views
Eh, I think you give them too much slack. LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 02:33:04 PM 959 Views
It's possible I'll agree with that after having seen more episodes... Legolas - 22/11/2021 03:04:54 PM 962 Views
That's a big "if'. LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 03:31:11 PM 960 Views
*NM* damookster - 22/11/2021 03:40:45 PM 494 Views
My work here is done! *NM* LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 04:01:43 PM 482 Views
Yes, it is a big 'if'. I guess I'm an optimist? Legolas - 22/11/2021 04:17:41 PM 999 Views
Agreed on - The Shrike - 22/11/2021 05:27:28 PM 953 Views
Yes - neat addition, I thought, as is the map with the comments. Legolas - 22/11/2021 08:37:19 PM 850 Views
I liked the maps too! The Shrike - 22/11/2021 09:36:09 PM 919 Views
Where are the extras ? :o *NM* AgentApple - 23/11/2021 05:42:40 AM 503 Views
Via X-Ray --> Bonus Content *NM* The Shrike - 23/11/2021 02:29:59 PM 485 Views
Hmmm I dont think I have that AgentApple - 23/11/2021 08:03:52 PM 869 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 907 Views
Thanks AgentApple - 24/11/2021 07:14:01 AM 974 Views
I kind of liked it AgentApple - 22/11/2021 10:29:21 AM 969 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 593 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 1021 Views
I couldn't possibly disagree more. damookster - 22/11/2021 03:11:32 PM 929 Views
#Justice4AbellCauthon aerocontrols - 22/11/2021 03:32:41 PM 997 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 978 Views
I'm kind of happy for you. LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 02:37:46 PM 924 Views
LOL AgentApple - 22/11/2021 03:09:35 PM 959 Views
The problem with the show is The Shrike - 22/11/2021 03:10:17 PM 999 Views
Well said! *NM* damookster - 22/11/2021 03:17:18 PM 552 Views
Girl, you ain't lyin' with any of that. *NM* LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 03:23:42 PM 480 Views
I covered a lot of this in my reply to Joe above. Legolas - 22/11/2021 04:36:38 PM 948 Views
Re: I covered a lot of this in my reply to Joe above. The Shrike - 22/11/2021 05:24:38 PM 984 Views
Re: I covered a lot of this in my reply to Joe above. Legolas - 22/11/2021 10:05:32 PM 953 Views
Just came across a related article... Legolas - 23/11/2021 06:23:31 PM 1008 Views
The Guardian's views on the show are . . .not to be trusted. The Shrike - 23/11/2021 09:50:01 PM 950 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 927 Views
Madden's read to book 11, apparently fionwe1987 - 24/11/2021 02:57:46 AM 946 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 992 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 873 Views
Let’s see if I got this right… damookster - 27/11/2021 12:58:52 AM 965 Views
That about sums it up, yeah! *NM* fionwe1987 - 27/11/2021 03:38:18 PM 458 Views
After all this time, you still can't handle the quoting system? Legolas - 27/11/2021 09:21:42 PM 909 Views
And they screwed that up so far! GOT..... Anonymous2000 - 23/11/2021 01:19:19 AM 884 Views
Yeah, what you said. Aviendha - 05/12/2021 03:02:15 PM 988 Views
Also why is every city from the past influenced by the LOTR movies? The Shrike - 22/11/2021 03:16:13 PM 931 Views
Yes, I greatly dislike what they've done with the the White Tower. *NM* LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 03:31:47 PM 514 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 916 Views
For my favorite well read pooch damookster - 22/11/2021 05:03:55 PM 1056 Views
I didn't make it more than 2 minutes into episode 1. Dragonsoul - 22/11/2021 05:41:56 PM 936 Views
Wow, my paisan’ makes an appearance! Long time no talk, my friend. *NM* damookster - 22/11/2021 06:36:54 PM 493 Views
Yeah it's been a while. Dragonsoul - 22/11/2021 06:58:47 PM 911 Views
I don't understand this take aerocontrols - 22/11/2021 07:02:12 PM 961 Views
Re: I don't understand this take Dragonsoul - 22/11/2021 07:15:42 PM 933 Views
the opening bothered me a little as well. damookster - 22/11/2021 07:25:20 PM 951 Views
Re: the opening bothered me a little as well. gban007 - 23/11/2021 06:29:25 PM 960 Views
I'm well aware of the backstory and the different views on it. damookster - 23/11/2021 07:11:19 PM 913 Views
Saidin and Saidar are in the show fionwe1987 - 24/11/2021 03:00:50 AM 902 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 448 Views
Episode 4 makes it pretty clear fionwe1987 - 26/11/2021 10:40:07 PM 899 Views
Fair enough gban007 - 24/11/2021 09:02:50 AM 952 Views
I interpreted it differently gban007 - 23/11/2021 06:23:56 PM 1008 Views
Re: I interpreted it differently Dragonsoul - 23/11/2021 07:36:31 PM 943 Views
With regards to the pacing AgentApple - 24/11/2021 07:29:36 AM 893 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 938 Views
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