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#29391
May 12 2015 03:32pm
Quote (Cratic @ May 12 2015 01:30pm)
BUT THE SHOW WAS MAINLY ON POINT WITH THE BOOKS UNTIL THIS SEASON!

I get that they will leave certain things out and go in different directions (like Tyrion and his little dwarf lover) but there are some major events being left out now. That's pretty much what we're discussing



I think theyre merging a lot of characters into 1.

Mormont literally has pieces of storyline from 3 different book characters
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May 12 2015 03:35pm
Quote (Cratic @ May 12 2015 04:30pm)
BUT THE SHOW WAS MAINLY ON POINT WITH THE BOOKS UNTIL THIS SEASON!

I get that they will leave certain things out and go in different directions (like Tyrion and his little dwarf lover) but there are some major events being left out now. That's pretty much what we're discussing


who cares?

you say the books are better so stick to the books then



This post was edited by BB_MelloYello on May 12 2015 03:35pm
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May 12 2015 03:36pm
Quote (dxlightning @ May 12 2015 05:29pm)
That's the evolution of a book elitist. At first they're just happy it has a show. Then a few seasons in they start nitpicking the most superficial things.


I'm honestly happy that the book and the show are becoming two separate entities

I'm a fan of the work D&D have put in to creating a masterpiece, and those who have read the books will be gifted with 2 great stories instead of 1
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May 12 2015 03:38pm
Quote (BB_MelloYello @ May 12 2015 06:35pm)
who cares?

you say the books are better so stick to the books then


I would if the fat bastard would write a new one <_<
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May 12 2015 03:38pm
Also, as for people being upset about deaths and plots that don't occur in the book... isn't that why we like the book in the first place???

When you read/watch the Red Wedding, we are maddened/saddened by the event because it shocks us and kills a major character, but we love it because it shows us how fickle characters are in GoT

If the show kills off an important individual, doesn't it just demonstrate the same thing we love about the books?
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#29396
May 12 2015 03:39pm
Quote (Farine @ May 12 2015 02:29pm)
I haven't read the books but I can understand why book readers are upset.

Unfortunately TV audience aren't interested in all the background detail. They want action. Personally I thought episode 5 was a great episode due to all the story. You go to reddit and people are "I just want Dragons and fighting"

I wish I was a reader, I have the books. I just get bored. I also wish the show would go into more detail. I believe they're on a 7 year/7 season timeline though.


There are shows out there that are mostly talking but still interesting / suspenseful / exciting.

Just because someone finds something boring doesn't mean they are only satisfied with mindless action.



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May 12 2015 03:40pm
Quote (StayPositive @ May 12 2015 05:32pm)
Aw, does dx feel a bit left out of this discussion :cry:


I've read the books. Just choose to not be a douche about it, lol.

Quote (Cratic @ May 12 2015 05:30pm)
BUT THE SHOW WAS MAINLY ON POINT WITH THE BOOKS UNTIL THIS SEASON!

I get that they will leave certain things out and go in different directions (like Tyrion and his little dwarf lover) but there are some major events being left out now. That's pretty much what we're discussing


If you want two seasons per book go ahead and make a petition, but you just can't do that with a 10-12 episode cycle. The episodes have been fantastic and you're letting it get ruined for you that something you wanted to happen isn't happening.
Honestly I don't think it's a longshot to compare it to a kid throwing a tantrum because his mom won't buy him gummies at the grocery store.
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May 12 2015 03:40pm
Quote (FunOnABun @ May 12 2015 01:38pm)
Also, as for people being upset about deaths and plots that don't occur in the book... isn't that why we like the book in the first place???

When you read/watch the Red Wedding, we are maddened/saddened by the event because it shocks us and kills a major character, but we love it because it shows us how fickle characters are in GoT

If the show kills off an important individual, doesn't it just demonstrate the same thing we love about the books?



Yep I'm happy to go along for the ride, good not knowing things. Will be fun to finish the story as a show instead of book.
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May 12 2015 03:42pm
Quote (FunOnABun @ May 12 2015 06:38pm)
Also, as for people being upset about deaths and plots that don't occur in the book... isn't that why we like the book in the first place???

When you read/watch the Red Wedding, we are maddened/saddened by the event because it shocks us and kills a major character, but we love it because it shows us how fickle characters are in GoT

If the show kills off an important individual, doesn't it just demonstrate the same thing we love about the books?


Well it depends what you mean by that. I'm not trying to discredit the show. It's been absolutely fantastic. I'm just let down that they aren't going forward (at least it appears that way) with some major characters. But that's not the same as them killing them off. Not introducing someone important isn't the same as killing them off. I don't think the show has done away with anyone major that wasn't killed in the books so far
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May 12 2015 03:43pm
Quote (LuLer @ May 12 2015 01:39pm)
There are shows out there that are mostly talking but still interesting / suspenseful / exciting.

Just because someone finds something boring doesn't mean they are only satisfied with mindless action.


You don't like the show regardless.
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