Game of Thrones

[Twodogs]

Re: Game of Thrones

Forgive me if I'm completely off, but even though GOT has a medieval-esque setting, I think I read sometime in the distant past that it's supposed to have a science-fictional background: ie. it is not on Earth per se, but is actually human civilisation going through its own evolution in a different time (possibly the far future, actually) and location, which is supposed to explain the weather patterns being on a such different timeframe from Earth's, the dragons etc.

Yep, that makes sense. That way you can explain away any historical inaccuracies to nerds like me. It's what I'd do.

[SonofScray]

Re: Game of Thrones

Forgive me if I'm completely off, but even though GOT has a medieval-esque setting, I think I read sometime in the distant past that it's supposed to have a science-fictional background: ie. it is not on Earth per se, but is actually human civilisation going through its own evolution in a different time (possibly the far future, actually) and location, which is supposed to explain the weather patterns being on a such different timeframe from Earth's, the dragons etc.

That's how I took it. Was happy to just accept it as an alternate version of Earth during the same medieval era.

Most of the finale was very satisfying, but it was very different to season 1 which wrapped up some story arcs neatly allowing the the 'clash of kings' stuff to take place. This one branched off in so many directions it was hard to get a good grip of where season 3 will take us.

[Scraggers]

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http://http://www.gameofthrones-rpg.com/

Game being released today apparently !!

[EasternWest]

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I shouldn't have laughed at this as hard as I did:

[EasternWest]

Re: Game of Thrones

Easily my favourite TV program, ever. I have read the books, up to the 3rd at the moment and love the whole set up. Great balance of political intrigue, violence, mystery and romance, everything is explicit and gruesome. Yet not overly so, it all works.

I like Arthurian type stories but not so much the sorcery aspect but the way magic and dragons etc exist in this world is agreeable with me. Enjoyable show.

The Cold Winds Are Rising.

Have you finished the book yet?

[SonofScray]

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Not quite. Its been the best of the lot so far though IMO.

[EasternWest]

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Not quite. Its been the best of the lot so far though IMO.

I concur. Best by a mile.

PM'ed you. Don't want to risk spoilers here.

[LostDoggy]

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After watching the season 2 finale I need more G.O.T!

So I bought the book (from a bookshop!) A Storm of Swords. Will prob save it for the trip but can't wait to get into it.

[Scraggers]

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Over the top ??

Link

[LostDoggy]

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Over the top ??

Link

Not at all. Epic.

[EasternWest]

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Over the top ??

Link

Yes, but...

Not at all. Epic.

Seconded.

[SonofScray]

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withdrawals have set in.

[EasternWest]

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withdrawals have set in.

If it's any consolation, season 3 has started filming.

[EasternWest]

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Who's excited?

This guy!

Or should I say: a man is excited.

[chef]

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Me, hell yeah.

But im going to have to series link the first couple of episodes as im out of the country.