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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 1258 Views
Other than that, how did you like the play Mrs. Lincoln? *NM* Anonymous2000 - 22/11/2021 12:32:59 AM 343 Views
No stars, would not recommend. *NM* LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 12:57:28 PM 327 Views
I thought my link might make you laugh. Definitely two snaps down! *NM* damookster - 22/11/2021 12:45:49 AM 420 Views
2 snaps down in a z formation! *NM* LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 12:58:01 PM 380 Views
Respectable Choice aerocontrols - 22/11/2021 01:39:37 AM 650 Views
Ugh. My main goal in life is to NOT be respectable. LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 02:25:52 PM 634 Views
Too bad! aerocontrols - 22/11/2021 02:59:24 PM 591 Views
A reasonable decision. Palatine - 22/11/2021 02:15:23 AM 787 Views
But I'm a thoroughly unreasonable person! LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 02:29:45 PM 644 Views
Then start acting like it! Palatine - 23/11/2021 07:00:54 PM 789 Views
Sanderson's providing some kind of running commentary... which does contain criticism. Legolas - 23/11/2021 07:59:10 PM 635 Views
Yes, I saw his comments on reddit. The Shrike - 23/11/2021 09:41:33 PM 679 Views
Great read, thanks so much for posting! Anonymous2000 - 26/11/2021 05:54:06 PM 638 Views
Glad to hear it. Palatine - 26/11/2021 07:10:34 AM 759 Views
Good, those changes seem completely unnecessary and pointless. *NM* Anonymous2000 - 26/11/2021 05:43:39 PM 343 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 656 Views
Eh, I think you give them too much slack. LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 02:33:04 PM 650 Views
It's possible I'll agree with that after having seen more episodes... Legolas - 22/11/2021 03:04:54 PM 644 Views
That's a big "if'. LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 03:31:11 PM 678 Views
*NM* damookster - 22/11/2021 03:40:45 PM 352 Views
My work here is done! *NM* LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 04:01:43 PM 327 Views
Yes, it is a big 'if'. I guess I'm an optimist? Legolas - 22/11/2021 04:17:41 PM 652 Views
Agreed on - The Shrike - 22/11/2021 05:27:28 PM 673 Views
Yes - neat addition, I thought, as is the map with the comments. Legolas - 22/11/2021 08:37:19 PM 577 Views
I liked the maps too! The Shrike - 22/11/2021 09:36:09 PM 650 Views
Where are the extras ? :o *NM* AgentApple - 23/11/2021 05:42:40 AM 354 Views
Via X-Ray --> Bonus Content *NM* The Shrike - 23/11/2021 02:29:59 PM 341 Views
Hmmm I dont think I have that AgentApple - 23/11/2021 08:03:52 PM 606 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 621 Views
Thanks AgentApple - 24/11/2021 07:14:01 AM 671 Views
I kind of liked it AgentApple - 22/11/2021 10:29:21 AM 673 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 422 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 697 Views
I couldn't possibly disagree more. damookster - 22/11/2021 03:11:32 PM 639 Views
#Justice4AbellCauthon aerocontrols - 22/11/2021 03:32:41 PM 678 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 614 Views
I'm kind of happy for you. LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 02:37:46 PM 612 Views
LOL AgentApple - 22/11/2021 03:09:35 PM 657 Views
The problem with the show is The Shrike - 22/11/2021 03:10:17 PM 667 Views
Well said! *NM* damookster - 22/11/2021 03:17:18 PM 385 Views
Girl, you ain't lyin' with any of that. *NM* LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 03:23:42 PM 327 Views
I covered a lot of this in my reply to Joe above. Legolas - 22/11/2021 04:36:38 PM 635 Views
Re: I covered a lot of this in my reply to Joe above. The Shrike - 22/11/2021 05:24:38 PM 663 Views
Re: I covered a lot of this in my reply to Joe above. Legolas - 22/11/2021 10:05:32 PM 629 Views
Just came across a related article... Legolas - 23/11/2021 06:23:31 PM 669 Views
The Guardian's views on the show are . . .not to be trusted. The Shrike - 23/11/2021 09:50:01 PM 628 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 627 Views
Madden's read to book 11, apparently fionwe1987 - 24/11/2021 02:57:46 AM 626 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 673 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 615 Views
Let’s see if I got this right… damookster - 27/11/2021 12:58:52 AM 633 Views
That about sums it up, yeah! *NM* fionwe1987 - 27/11/2021 03:38:18 PM 321 Views
After all this time, you still can't handle the quoting system? Legolas - 27/11/2021 09:21:42 PM 640 Views
And they screwed that up so far! GOT..... Anonymous2000 - 23/11/2021 01:19:19 AM 581 Views
Yeah, what you said. Aviendha - 05/12/2021 03:02:15 PM 669 Views
Also why is every city from the past influenced by the LOTR movies? The Shrike - 22/11/2021 03:16:13 PM 630 Views
Yes, I greatly dislike what they've done with the the White Tower. *NM* LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 03:31:47 PM 337 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 594 Views
For my favorite well read pooch damookster - 22/11/2021 05:03:55 PM 734 Views
I didn't make it more than 2 minutes into episode 1. Dragonsoul - 22/11/2021 05:41:56 PM 651 Views
Wow, my paisan’ makes an appearance! Long time no talk, my friend. *NM* damookster - 22/11/2021 06:36:54 PM 332 Views
Yeah it's been a while. Dragonsoul - 22/11/2021 06:58:47 PM 611 Views
I don't understand this take aerocontrols - 22/11/2021 07:02:12 PM 680 Views
Re: I don't understand this take Dragonsoul - 22/11/2021 07:15:42 PM 679 Views
the opening bothered me a little as well. damookster - 22/11/2021 07:25:20 PM 645 Views
Re: the opening bothered me a little as well. gban007 - 23/11/2021 06:29:25 PM 679 Views
I'm well aware of the backstory and the different views on it. damookster - 23/11/2021 07:11:19 PM 634 Views
Saidin and Saidar are in the show fionwe1987 - 24/11/2021 03:00:50 AM 600 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 299 Views
Episode 4 makes it pretty clear fionwe1987 - 26/11/2021 10:40:07 PM 618 Views
Fair enough gban007 - 24/11/2021 09:02:50 AM 664 Views
I interpreted it differently gban007 - 23/11/2021 06:23:56 PM 692 Views
Re: I interpreted it differently Dragonsoul - 23/11/2021 07:36:31 PM 655 Views
With regards to the pacing AgentApple - 24/11/2021 07:29:36 AM 616 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 624 Views
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