Re: A Song of Ice and Fire [2]

by bungobaggins Thu Jul 03, 2014 9:12 pm

Petty, you should read the books. I think you'd like them. bounce

by Eldorion Thu Jul 03, 2014 9:17 pm

Norc wrote:it does, eldo and it will never change.. but at least u have a face.. i don't have a face.......

I recall that for one of the Awards ceremonies Petty used the face of some model who was in a glamor pic with Bendydick that you used as your fancy dress avatar. But other than that, I don't think you've used many avatars with faces that could be construed as yours. Shrugging

also this picnic, is this turning into a game of thrones themed picnic? i wanna be a stark then! with a wooooolf

Officially, the theme is favorite TV shows in general, but I think a lot of people are gonna pick Game of Thrones since it's so popular lately. I know that's what I'm going with.

by Eldorion Thu Jul 03, 2014 9:21 pm

bungobaggins wrote:I love the names that George RR Martin comes up with. He lists so many during the Hand's Tourney, it's insane.

He really does a marvelous job with the worldbuilding. It's so easy to say that you have thousands of years of history and all these continents in your fictional world, and to be sure, there are large patches of Martin's world and history that we know very little about. But this follows a pattern based on what the educated characters themselves would know, and recent history (and the continent of Westeros and parts of Essos) are fleshed out in exhaustive detail. Even more so if you read the ancillary material like Dunk and Egg, the historical novellas, or the forthcoming World of Ice and Fire book. Martin is one of the very few authors who I think it could be argued surpasses Tolkien in scope and quality of worldbuilding, though part of this is simply because the books are so long (and increasingly slow) that he has the space to do this, even though it's probably not worth it due to the impact on the pacing.

Oh, and now that most of us have declared a house, you will all bend the knee or be destroyed.

Only for you to turn around and bend the knee to the Iron Bank, eh? Mad

{{{Psst, Forest, I see you've sided with House Tarth. Tell Brienne that I can get Jaime to help her avenge Renly if she sides against Bungo. Nod

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by Lancebloke Thu Jul 03, 2014 9:30 pm

Bend the knee? There is only one person I intend to bend my knee too.

KING IN THE NORTH!!!!

by Pettytyrant101 Thu Jul 03, 2014 9:49 pm

I recall that for one of the Awards ceremonies Petty used the face of some model who was in a glamor pic with Bendydick that you used as your fancy dress avatar. But other than that, I don't think you've used many avatars with faces that could be construed as yours. -Eldo

Actually I now have one pic I could use for Norc, I have the image she drew for the red carpet to the Awards, an illustrated version of herself.
Which does remind me, as the reason I haven't been using it as Norc's face in vids, is because its an illustration of herself, so I feel (read Angmar and Sons are making me) ask permission before doing so.

So Norc do I have your permission to cut your head off and paste it over Cumberbums in vids?

by Norc Thu Jul 03, 2014 9:51 pm

Eldorion wrote:
Norc wrote:it does, eldo and it will never change.. but at least u have a face.. i don't have a face.......

I recall that for one of the Awards ceremonies Petty used the face of some model who was in a glamor pic with Bendydick that you used as your fancy dress avatar. But other than that, I don't think you've used many avatars with faces that could be construed as yours.

that's so sad.....

also this picnic, is this turning into a game of thrones themed picnic? i wanna be a stark then! with a wooooolf

Officially, the theme is favorite TV shows in general, but I think a lot of people are gonna pick Game of Thrones since it's so popular lately. I know that's what I'm going with.

imma gonna go as sherluuuuck

by Norc Thu Jul 03, 2014 9:52 pm

Pettytyrant101 wrote:I recall that for one of the Awards ceremonies Petty used the face of some model who was in a glamor pic with Bendydick that you used as your fancy dress avatar. But other than that, I don't think you've used many avatars with faces that could be construed as yours. -Eldo

Actually I now have one pic I could use for Norc, I have the image she drew for the red carpet to the Awards, an illustrated version of herself.
Which does remind me, as the reason I haven't been using it as Norc's face in vids, is because its an illustration of herself, so I feel (read Angmar and Sons are making me) ask permission before doing so.

So Norc do I have your permission to cut your head off and paste it over Cumberbums in vids?

yeah, use it, it's not that similar Razz

and it has bandersnatch Laughing

by Pettytyrant101 Thu Jul 03, 2014 9:59 pm

Right thats your face sorted!
And Ive got Figgs. And Eldo Classic. And I've Odo's if he turns up, and Orwell, and mine, and there is Amarie, and Ringdrotten, Halfy... drunken

...oh bugger Im probably forgetting some folk... drunken

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But you've all got faces people associate with you.

The rest of you will either have to think of something, or forever live in the abject misery of media obscurity never to adorn the hallowed pages of NotP or find yourself starring in a Forumshire vid. Sad

by Mrs Figg Thu Jul 03, 2014 11:21 pm

bungobaggins wrote:Oh, and now that most of us have declared a house, you will all bend the knee or be destroyed.

good luck with that Laughing

by Bluebottle Thu Jul 03, 2014 11:25 pm

Ringdrotten wrote:I'll answer your call, Lance!

Lancebloke wrote:........ will you..... will you now?

Well, you need something to put in the pies. Shrugging

http://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php/Frey_Pies/Theories

by Bluebottle Thu Jul 03, 2014 11:25 pm

Eldorion wrote:I had to throw in with my fellow blondes.

Spoiler:

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You'll get no love for the Lannister from me. Well, it kind of depends on which Lannister I guess. Razz

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by Bluebottle Fri Jul 04, 2014 12:00 am

Eldorion wrote:If by "conquer" you mean "forge the Seven Kingdoms into a single prosperous realm, ending centuries if not millennia of bloody internecine warfare", then yes.

And seeing as where my allegiance obviously lie I feel compelled to point out that you obviously mean six. Mad

by Mrs Figg Fri Jul 04, 2014 12:17 am

by Ringdrotten Fri Jul 04, 2014 5:44 am

Lancebloke wrote:........ will you..... will you now?

Yes, indeed! I'll even toss in a wife for you, how about it? Very Happy

by Eldorion Fri Jul 04, 2014 6:05 am

by Lancebloke Fri Jul 04, 2014 8:03 am

Ringdrotten wrote:
Lancebloke wrote:........ will you..... will you now?

Yes, indeed! I'll even toss in a wife for you, how about it?

Oh... In that case come join the party. Do I get to choose the wife?

by Ringdrotten Fri Jul 04, 2014 5:52 pm

That depends - what colour would you like your wedding to be?

by Mrs Figg Fri Jul 04, 2014 8:46 pm

I know how about a Grey Wedding, endless hours of discussing the multitudinous hues of grey until someone snaps and gets the balestrae/ii out.

by Ringdrotten Tue Aug 26, 2014 11:54 pm

I've been rewatching the show lately, and it got me thinking about the next season and the (possible) new characters - I'm hoping Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje will play Victarion's red priest, Moqorro. He played some sort of priest in Lost, and I believe he would be great in the role as Moqorro. Not quite sure who I'd like to see as Victarion - in my opinion, he had way too few chapters, great character. I don't know if there's any point thinking about it anyway, though, still a little confused as to what storylines they'll include, so I don't even know whether Victarion will even be included in season 5. Anyone else got any thoughts about/hopes for season 5? (As you can see I've got the GoT fever back after rewatching season 1 Very Happy

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by Mrs Figg Wed Aug 27, 2014 1:53 pm

looking forward to see The Sand Snakes.

by Bluebottle Fri Aug 29, 2014 9:55 pm

There was a couple of interesting ones in the Comic Con casting annoucement video:

Jonathan Pryce will be great as the High Sparrow, I think.

Other than that one can just wait and hope, I think.

From what I've heard Arianne is definitely cut, while Victarion looks unlikely. Euron will probably make and appearance, though who can say how or when. Young Griff and Old Griff and their entourage are completely up in the air. Though the sad death of J.J. Murphy, who played Ser Denys Mallister, at least tells us there are semi-major characters who have been cast, but not announced.

There will be some big deviations from the book story next season it seems.

by Bluebottle Fri Aug 29, 2014 9:58 pm

Oh, and, looking back on some quotes, I really hope they manage to include the Manderly/Davos storeyline.

"My son Wendel came to the the Twins a guest. He ate Lord Walder's bread and salt, and hung his sword upon the wall to feast with friends. And they murdered him. Murdered, I say, and may the Freys choke upon their fables. I drink with Jared, jape with Symond, promise Rhaegar the hand of my own beloved granddaughter ... but never think that means I have forgotten. The North remembers, Lord Davos. The North remembers, and the mummers farce is almost done. My son is home."
- Wyman Manderly

"I know about the promise Maester Theomore, tell them! A thousand years before the Conquest, a promise was made, and oaths were sworn in the Wolf's Den before the old gods and the new. When we were sore beset and friendless, hounded from our homes and in peril of our lives, the wolves took us in and nourished us and protected us against our enemies. The city is built upon the land they gave us. In return we swore that we should always be their men. Stark men!"
- Wylla Manderly

"Death," he heard himself say, "there will be death, aye. Your lordship lost a son at the Red Wedding. I lost four upon the Blackwater. And why? Because the Lannisters stole the throne. Go to Kings Landing and look on Tommen with your own eyes, if you doubt me. A blind man could see it. What does Stannis offer you? Vengeance. Vengeance for my sons and yours, for your husbands and your fathers and your brothers. Vengeance for your murdered lord, your murdered king, your butchered princes. Vengeance!"
- Davos Seaworth

That's just such a great part of the story. Very Happy

by Mrs Figg Sat Aug 30, 2014 1:47 pm

exciting casting news, cant wait.

by Lancebloke Sat Aug 30, 2014 5:12 pm

Davos has been a big part of the current series and he gets to make his most important journey (to date) with the Manderly piece so that should really be in there leading up tot he return to Winterfell.

Also, the Greyjoy storyline is building up to something big concerning Daenarys so they should be doing something there.. just not sure how in depth they will go on Balon's succession...?

by Mrs Figg Sat Aug 30, 2014 5:26 pm

''Also, the Greyjoy storyline is building up to something big concerning Daenarys'' Lance

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