EPTOn April 30 2013 09:54 Kaien wrote:
Can someone please explain what is up with Shireen Barratheon's face?
Can someone please explain what is up with Shireen Barratheon's face?
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scudst0rm
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Quexana
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On April 30 2013 08:55 Arkless wrote: Hmmm, the show very well could catch up to the written works. This season, is a storm of swords pt 1, next season is spose t be ASOS part 2+ a little bit of feast for crows, and dance of dragons. The wait in between Dance of dragons and feast for crows was like 5 years. Next year will already be dipping into a dance of dragons, Assuming they get renewed for a 5th and 6th season, at the same pace it is at now. It could very easily catch up to Winds of winter. They're already dipping into "A Dance with Dragons", the entire Theon storyline is from that book. User was temp banned for this post. | ||
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karazax
United States3737 Posts
On April 30 2013 09:54 Kaien wrote: Can someone please explain what is up with Shireen Barratheon's face? I'm sure they will explain it eventually. The books explain it and the show hasn't yet, so asking is inviting the "spoiler". | ||
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Parlortricks
United States111 Posts
On April 30 2013 10:11 Quexana wrote: They're already dipping into "A Dance with Dragons", the entire Theon storyline is from that book. I believe that's because it was all flashbacks, in this instance we're seeing it happen as it happens... User was temp banned for this post. | ||
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kamicom
United States180 Posts
But then, there's the Lord of the Light who impregnates that redhead bitch lady with the baby assassin and resurrects the thief 6 times. None of the other gods ever pulled shit like that. Is it supposed to be some monotheistic thing of "one true god" or is Westeros just some magical Grecian polytheistic land? Is it just black magic and none of the worshipped gods even exists? EDIT: Also, did the show ever specify why that dude sacrificed all boy babies to the white walkers (other than that he was a pig that wanted to bang all the women)? EDIT: Also, what's the deal with Littlefinger and Sansa? Unless I didn't pay attention, i don't think the show did a good job portraying Littlefinger's intentions (other than that he doesn't want the gay Tyrell guy). I know he's a chronic liar but part of the show implies that he supposedly has feelings for Sansa like he did with her mother (<- this is the part that doesn't seem to be portrayed well). | ||
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BlackMagister
United States5834 Posts
On April 30 2013 08:39 Yoav wrote: Braavos, for those not keeping track, being the Free City whence came Syrio Forel, the coolest character in the entire show. Who is definitely the living incarnation of the Red God of Death. (I think I am correct in identifying Syrio's God of Death with the Red God described by Jaquen, to whom assassination victims are "offered up.") When I heard what Syrio said about there being only one god and that is death I thought he was implying he did not believe in any gods and the only certain thing is death. However if it's the same god of death that Jaquen refers to then I suppose it is a literal god of death. | ||
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Dazed.
Canada3301 Posts
On April 30 2013 11:32 kamicom wrote: We have no idea, maybe the book-readers do, but as far as the show goes its all ambiguous...given the weirwoods [or whatever their called] seem to actually work for Bran, and needless to say the fire god magic works, I'd be inclined to think that some admixture of religious claims are true, or at least not wholly incompatible. Or the religious aspect is simply rationalization/ritualization of ancient distinctions in magical practice.Can someone explain to me the whole religious aspect of GoT? I know that the various characters are either religious or atheistic ambassadors for the audience, but from the story telling, it seemed like the "atheist" characters such as Jamie, the black pirate, and that dude that got killed by the redhead's baby assassin all understood things for what they were (they saw the whole spectrum of Westeros of how men fight for their different gods and how futile it was or something like that.) But then, there's the Lord of the Light who impregnates that redhead bitch lady with the baby assassin and resurrects the thief 6 times. None of the other gods ever pulled shit like that. Is it supposed to be some monotheistic thing of "one true god" or is Westeros just some magical Grecian polytheistic land? Is it just black magic and none of the worshipped gods even exists? EDIT: Also, did the show ever specify why that dude sacrificed all boy babies to the white walkers (other than that he was a pig that wanted to bang all the women)? | ||
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Arkless
Canada1547 Posts
On April 30 2013 10:52 Parlortricks wrote: I believe that's because it was all flashbacks, in this instance we're seeing it happen as it happens... Basically, this ^ User was temp banned for this post. | ||
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mauvebutterfly
Canada15 Posts
On April 30 2013 11:32 kamicom wrote: Can someone explain to me the whole religious aspect of GoT? I know that the various characters are either religious or atheistic ambassadors for the audience, but from the story telling, it seemed like the "atheist" characters such as Jamie, the black pirate, and that dude that got killed by the redhead's baby assassin all understood things for what they were (they saw the whole spectrum of Westeros of how men fight for their different gods and how futile it was or something like that.) But then, there's the Lord of the Light who impregnates that redhead bitch lady with the baby assassin and resurrects the thief 6 times. None of the other gods ever pulled shit like that. Is it supposed to be some monotheistic thing of "one true god" or is Westeros just some magical Grecian polytheistic land? Is it just black magic and none of the worshipped gods even exists? There are, as you've noticed, a number of different religions in this world. I believe it's a part of George R. R. Martin's philosophy to just let magic be magic. He never explains how magic works or why it works (although there are hints that dragons being alive in the world has caused a magical revival of sorts) but when it comes down to it, nobody really knows why R'hllor (The Red God/The Lord of Light) has power, or even if the people claiming to use this power are just drawing from some ability they have either within themselves or are receiving from another source. mod edit: removed book content. Likewise, the magic of the East (consider the Warlocks at The House of the Undying) or the threats in the North (wraiths [the white walkers] and wights [their zombies]) aren't ever explained. User was temp banned for this post. | ||
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RogerChillingworth
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Craze
United States561 Posts
On April 30 2013 11:32 kamicom wrote: EDIT: Also, did the show ever specify why that dude sacrificed all boy babies to the white walkers (other than that he was a pig that wanted to bang all the women)? EDIT: Also, what's the deal with Littlefinger and Sansa? Unless I didn't pay attention, i don't think the show did a good job portraying Littlefinger's intentions (other than that he doesn't want the gay Tyrell guy). I know he's a chronic liar but part of the show implies that he supposedly has feelings for Sansa like he did with her mother (<- this is the part that doesn't seem to be portrayed well). It seemed kind of obvious he sacrificed the boys so that he wouldn't be slaughtered by the white walkers. With all of the other Stark boys presumed dead if Rob were to be killed the North would go to Sansa and her husband, Littlefinger being the greedy little shit that he is knows this. I think he also wants her because he can't have Catelyn, and since he can't conquer the mother he might as well take the daughter. | ||
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alypse
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EpiK
Korea (South)5757 Posts
I've always wondered what would be an appropriate context for those smilies.. | ||
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GGTeMpLaR
United States7226 Posts
On April 30 2013 12:30 alypse wrote: So far we have seen Caesar, Augustus and Brutus. I wonder how many more patricians will make an appearance Who does Augustus play? I don't remember seeing him. | ||
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eviltomahawk
United States11135 Posts
He's not NaDa, so no, I would not hit it. Yygritte on the other hand... Didn't expect to see her that hot. | ||
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Xivsa
United States1009 Posts
On April 30 2013 12:06 RogerChillingworth wrote: that reminds me, i miss those wolves being complete badasses. they've been missing since season 2, basically. I think it's also due to the fact that Summer and Shaggy Dog have been completely left out of the last 2 episodes. Should see more wolves once we finally see what the band of kids is up to. | ||
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Aegon I
Canada133 Posts
On April 30 2013 03:42 Sub40APM wrote: Loyalty seems like such a weird thing in Game of Thrones. Why would Kastark men stay loyal to their Lord if that Lord betrayed their other Lord? Youd think they'd be relieved that they were no longer commanded by a mentally unstable man. But like others said, the fact that Robb screws over a key ally for a random field medic makes all his grand standing about honor hilarious hypocritical. Not to mention his weird decision to just keep marching around down South. Go home Robb, if your men disperse then so what? The South cant invade the North, especially not in the Middle of Winter. So you already won. Robb's image in front of his men feeds itself on victories and triumphs, the Lannisters have denied him the chance to revitalize the morale of his army, a string of unfortunate events and intrigues (Jaime's escape, Winterfell's sack etc.) have eroded his credentials as a strong and resolute leader in front of his vassals even more and the guy is losing it and Medieval Armies like Westerosi ones are kept together by a structure of command formed by loyalty links between Lords-Vassals-Troops and in such a precarious situation there's nothing Robb's little experience and reputation as a "young wolf" can do to keep the bond fluid. His execution of Lord Karstark came in the worst time possible and the bellicose nature of his House didnt match Robb's current paralysis. | ||
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CatfooD
United States203 Posts
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alypse
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On April 30 2013 12:34 GGTeMpLaR wrote: Who does Augustus play? I don't remember seeing him. The gay who had sex with Loras, Oliver. | ||
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Craze
United States561 Posts
On April 30 2013 12:51 CatfooD wrote: Can someone briefly explain what happened between Catelyn and Robb a few episodes ago and up until now? What did she do with Jaime; how; why? How did Robb react and what is happening now between them because of that interaction? I missed all of that when I had the chance to watch it earlier and don't have the opportunity to re-watch right now. Thanks. Catelyn smuggled Jaime out with Brienne of Tarth to exchange him for the two Stark girls supposedly held in Kings Landing (Arya/Sansa). Jaime was worth farrrrr more as a prisoner than the two girls and now Robb has to treat his mother like a traitor. He can't set her free because he'd lose vassal support and he won't execute her because he loves her. He doesn't trust her anymore as a result. | ||
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