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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 950 Views
Other than that, how did you like the play Mrs. Lincoln? *NM* Anonymous2000 - 22/11/2021 12:32:59 AM 196 Views
No stars, would not recommend. *NM* LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 12:57:28 PM 186 Views
I thought my link might make you laugh. Definitely two snaps down! *NM* damookster - 22/11/2021 12:45:49 AM 260 Views
2 snaps down in a z formation! *NM* LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 12:58:01 PM 237 Views
Respectable Choice aerocontrols - 22/11/2021 01:39:37 AM 339 Views
Ugh. My main goal in life is to NOT be respectable. LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 02:25:52 PM 343 Views
Too bad! aerocontrols - 22/11/2021 02:59:24 PM 291 Views
A reasonable decision. Palatine - 22/11/2021 02:15:23 AM 457 Views
But I'm a thoroughly unreasonable person! LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 02:29:45 PM 332 Views
Then start acting like it! Palatine - 23/11/2021 07:00:54 PM 446 Views
Sanderson's providing some kind of running commentary... which does contain criticism. Legolas - 23/11/2021 07:59:10 PM 323 Views
Yes, I saw his comments on reddit. The Shrike - 23/11/2021 09:41:33 PM 356 Views
Great read, thanks so much for posting! Anonymous2000 - 26/11/2021 05:54:06 PM 338 Views
Glad to hear it. Palatine - 26/11/2021 07:10:34 AM 401 Views
Good, those changes seem completely unnecessary and pointless. *NM* Anonymous2000 - 26/11/2021 05:43:39 PM 195 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 338 Views
Eh, I think you give them too much slack. LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 02:33:04 PM 330 Views
It's possible I'll agree with that after having seen more episodes... Legolas - 22/11/2021 03:04:54 PM 321 Views
That's a big "if'. LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 03:31:11 PM 353 Views
*NM* damookster - 22/11/2021 03:40:45 PM 211 Views
My work here is done! *NM* LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 04:01:43 PM 190 Views
Yes, it is a big 'if'. I guess I'm an optimist? Legolas - 22/11/2021 04:17:41 PM 331 Views
Agreed on - The Shrike - 22/11/2021 05:27:28 PM 340 Views
Yes - neat addition, I thought, as is the map with the comments. Legolas - 22/11/2021 08:37:19 PM 310 Views
I liked the maps too! The Shrike - 22/11/2021 09:36:09 PM 320 Views
Where are the extras ? :o *NM* AgentApple - 23/11/2021 05:42:40 AM 205 Views
Via X-Ray --> Bonus Content *NM* The Shrike - 23/11/2021 02:29:59 PM 183 Views
Hmmm I dont think I have that AgentApple - 23/11/2021 08:03:52 PM 315 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 317 Views
Thanks AgentApple - 24/11/2021 07:14:01 AM 348 Views
I kind of liked it AgentApple - 22/11/2021 10:29:21 AM 351 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 259 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 373 Views
I couldn't possibly disagree more. damookster - 22/11/2021 03:11:32 PM 340 Views
#Justice4AbellCauthon aerocontrols - 22/11/2021 03:32:41 PM 352 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 307 Views
I'm kind of happy for you. LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 02:37:46 PM 297 Views
LOL AgentApple - 22/11/2021 03:09:35 PM 343 Views
The problem with the show is The Shrike - 22/11/2021 03:10:17 PM 348 Views
Well said! *NM* damookster - 22/11/2021 03:17:18 PM 247 Views
Girl, you ain't lyin' with any of that. *NM* LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 03:23:42 PM 185 Views
I covered a lot of this in my reply to Joe above. Legolas - 22/11/2021 04:36:38 PM 328 Views
Re: I covered a lot of this in my reply to Joe above. The Shrike - 22/11/2021 05:24:38 PM 328 Views
Re: I covered a lot of this in my reply to Joe above. Legolas - 22/11/2021 10:05:32 PM 299 Views
Just came across a related article... Legolas - 23/11/2021 06:23:31 PM 339 Views
The Guardian's views on the show are . . .not to be trusted. The Shrike - 23/11/2021 09:50:01 PM 310 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 313 Views
Madden's read to book 11, apparently fionwe1987 - 24/11/2021 02:57:46 AM 298 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 335 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 306 Views
Let’s see if I got this right… damookster - 27/11/2021 12:58:52 AM 315 Views
That about sums it up, yeah! *NM* fionwe1987 - 27/11/2021 03:38:18 PM 170 Views
After all this time, you still can't handle the quoting system? Legolas - 27/11/2021 09:21:42 PM 310 Views
And they screwed that up so far! GOT..... Anonymous2000 - 23/11/2021 01:19:19 AM 305 Views
Yeah, what you said. Aviendha - 05/12/2021 03:02:15 PM 321 Views
Also why is every city from the past influenced by the LOTR movies? The Shrike - 22/11/2021 03:16:13 PM 306 Views
Yes, I greatly dislike what they've done with the the White Tower. *NM* LiterateDog - 22/11/2021 03:31:47 PM 195 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 277 Views
For my favorite well read pooch damookster - 22/11/2021 05:03:55 PM 414 Views
I didn't make it more than 2 minutes into episode 1. Dragonsoul - 22/11/2021 05:41:56 PM 339 Views
Wow, my paisan’ makes an appearance! Long time no talk, my friend. *NM* damookster - 22/11/2021 06:36:54 PM 185 Views
Yeah it's been a while. Dragonsoul - 22/11/2021 06:58:47 PM 303 Views
I don't understand this take aerocontrols - 22/11/2021 07:02:12 PM 366 Views
Re: I don't understand this take Dragonsoul - 22/11/2021 07:15:42 PM 343 Views
the opening bothered me a little as well. damookster - 22/11/2021 07:25:20 PM 321 Views
Re: the opening bothered me a little as well. gban007 - 23/11/2021 06:29:25 PM 350 Views
I'm well aware of the backstory and the different views on it. damookster - 23/11/2021 07:11:19 PM 333 Views
Saidin and Saidar are in the show fionwe1987 - 24/11/2021 03:00:50 AM 278 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 155 Views
Episode 4 makes it pretty clear fionwe1987 - 26/11/2021 10:40:07 PM 296 Views
Fair enough gban007 - 24/11/2021 09:02:50 AM 358 Views
I interpreted it differently gban007 - 23/11/2021 06:23:56 PM 359 Views
Re: I interpreted it differently Dragonsoul - 23/11/2021 07:36:31 PM 318 Views
With regards to the pacing AgentApple - 24/11/2021 07:29:36 AM 295 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 319 Views
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