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Also why is every city from the past influenced by the LOTR movies? The Shrike Send a noteboard - 22/11/2021 03:16:13 PM

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 1468 Views
Other than that, how did you like the play Mrs. Lincoln? *NM* Anonymous2000 - 22/11/2021 12:32:59 AM 439 Views
No stars, would not recommend. *NM* LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 12:57:28 PM 418 Views
I thought my link might make you laugh. Definitely two snaps down! *NM* damookster - 22/11/2021 12:45:49 AM 535 Views
2 snaps down in a z formation! *NM* LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 12:58:01 PM 505 Views
Respectable Choice aerocontrols - 22/11/2021 01:39:37 AM 843 Views
Ugh. My main goal in life is to NOT be respectable. LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 02:25:52 PM 878 Views
Too bad! aerocontrols - 22/11/2021 02:59:24 PM 811 Views
A reasonable decision. Palatine - 22/11/2021 02:15:23 AM 1019 Views
But I'm a thoroughly unreasonable person! LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 02:29:45 PM 849 Views
Then start acting like it! Palatine - 23/11/2021 07:00:54 PM 1028 Views
Sanderson's providing some kind of running commentary... which does contain criticism. Legolas - 23/11/2021 07:59:10 PM 824 Views
Yes, I saw his comments on reddit. The Shrike - 23/11/2021 09:41:33 PM 915 Views
Great read, thanks so much for posting! Anonymous2000 - 26/11/2021 05:54:06 PM 844 Views
Glad to hear it. Palatine - 26/11/2021 07:10:34 AM 972 Views
Good, those changes seem completely unnecessary and pointless. *NM* Anonymous2000 - 26/11/2021 05:43:39 PM 452 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 875 Views
Eh, I think you give them too much slack. LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 02:33:04 PM 868 Views
It's possible I'll agree with that after having seen more episodes... Legolas - 22/11/2021 03:04:54 PM 877 Views
That's a big "if'. LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 03:31:11 PM 887 Views
*NM* damookster - 22/11/2021 03:40:45 PM 449 Views
My work here is done! *NM* LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 04:01:43 PM 443 Views
Yes, it is a big 'if'. I guess I'm an optimist? Legolas - 22/11/2021 04:17:41 PM 867 Views
Agreed on - The Shrike - 22/11/2021 05:27:28 PM 871 Views
Yes - neat addition, I thought, as is the map with the comments. Legolas - 22/11/2021 08:37:19 PM 779 Views
I liked the maps too! The Shrike - 22/11/2021 09:36:09 PM 838 Views
Where are the extras ? :o *NM* AgentApple - 23/11/2021 05:42:40 AM 462 Views
Via X-Ray --> Bonus Content *NM* The Shrike - 23/11/2021 02:29:59 PM 442 Views
Hmmm I dont think I have that AgentApple - 23/11/2021 08:03:52 PM 792 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 832 Views
Thanks AgentApple - 24/11/2021 07:14:01 AM 904 Views
I kind of liked it AgentApple - 22/11/2021 10:29:21 AM 887 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 542 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 926 Views
I couldn't possibly disagree more. damookster - 22/11/2021 03:11:32 PM 847 Views
#Justice4AbellCauthon aerocontrols - 22/11/2021 03:32:41 PM 921 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 898 Views
I'm kind of happy for you. LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 02:37:46 PM 829 Views
LOL AgentApple - 22/11/2021 03:09:35 PM 873 Views
The problem with the show is The Shrike - 22/11/2021 03:10:17 PM 919 Views
Well said! *NM* damookster - 22/11/2021 03:17:18 PM 510 Views
Girl, you ain't lyin' with any of that. *NM* LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 03:23:42 PM 435 Views
I covered a lot of this in my reply to Joe above. Legolas - 22/11/2021 04:36:38 PM 856 Views
Re: I covered a lot of this in my reply to Joe above. The Shrike - 22/11/2021 05:24:38 PM 887 Views
Re: I covered a lot of this in my reply to Joe above. Legolas - 22/11/2021 10:05:32 PM 858 Views
Just came across a related article... Legolas - 23/11/2021 06:23:31 PM 923 Views
The Guardian's views on the show are . . .not to be trusted. The Shrike - 23/11/2021 09:50:01 PM 868 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 852 Views
Madden's read to book 11, apparently fionwe1987 - 24/11/2021 02:57:46 AM 855 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 901 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 804 Views
Let’s see if I got this right… damookster - 27/11/2021 12:58:52 AM 876 Views
That about sums it up, yeah! *NM* fionwe1987 - 27/11/2021 03:38:18 PM 417 Views
After all this time, you still can't handle the quoting system? Legolas - 27/11/2021 09:21:42 PM 825 Views
And they screwed that up so far! GOT..... Anonymous2000 - 23/11/2021 01:19:19 AM 800 Views
Yeah, what you said. Aviendha - 05/12/2021 03:02:15 PM 901 Views
Also why is every city from the past influenced by the LOTR movies? The Shrike - 22/11/2021 03:16:13 PM 847 Views
Yes, I greatly dislike what they've done with the the White Tower. *NM* LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 03:31:47 PM 466 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 821 Views
For my favorite well read pooch damookster - 22/11/2021 05:03:55 PM 967 Views
I didn't make it more than 2 minutes into episode 1. Dragonsoul - 22/11/2021 05:41:56 PM 858 Views
Wow, my paisan’ makes an appearance! Long time no talk, my friend. *NM* damookster - 22/11/2021 06:36:54 PM 456 Views
Yeah it's been a while. Dragonsoul - 22/11/2021 06:58:47 PM 827 Views
I don't understand this take aerocontrols - 22/11/2021 07:02:12 PM 885 Views
Re: I don't understand this take Dragonsoul - 22/11/2021 07:15:42 PM 866 Views
the opening bothered me a little as well. damookster - 22/11/2021 07:25:20 PM 869 Views
Re: the opening bothered me a little as well. gban007 - 23/11/2021 06:29:25 PM 876 Views
I'm well aware of the backstory and the different views on it. damookster - 23/11/2021 07:11:19 PM 838 Views
Saidin and Saidar are in the show fionwe1987 - 24/11/2021 03:00:50 AM 825 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 404 Views
Episode 4 makes it pretty clear fionwe1987 - 26/11/2021 10:40:07 PM 822 Views
Fair enough gban007 - 24/11/2021 09:02:50 AM 870 Views
I interpreted it differently gban007 - 23/11/2021 06:23:56 PM 900 Views
Re: I interpreted it differently Dragonsoul - 23/11/2021 07:36:31 PM 853 Views
With regards to the pacing AgentApple - 24/11/2021 07:29:36 AM 818 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 854 Views
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