Author Topic: A Game of Thrones (Read 152984 times)

Hart · « **Reply #100 on:** December 26, 2011, 12:44:29 AM »

^ That's the hardcover copy, right? I'm waiting for the paperback version to come out.

Still got 307 pages left to read of A Game of Thrones. My goal is to finish Book 1 before the month ends.

Hart · « **Reply #101 on:** December 30, 2011, 03:34:19 AM »

Quote from: Tuffty on December 22, 2011, 12:46:57 AM

Behind The Scenes - Belfast

N.Ireland represent!!

Is this what Awesomeland look like?

Damn!! I've got to hurry and finish Book 1 so I can go straight to Book 2.

Tuffty · « **Reply #102 on:** December 30, 2011, 11:37:45 AM »

It is! Really proud of my country getting such a strong representation cause I do love the landscapes. Particularly around the Glens of Antrim or Dunluce Castle, which I think they may have done some filming. Also, having Nikolaj in that video only seems to confirm that I really did walk past him in the Belfast city centre one day!

shirenuファクトリー · « **Reply #103 on:** December 30, 2011, 12:52:08 PM »

Mmmmm, bearded Nikolaj...

...And non-bearded Nikolaj...

...Just Nikolaj in general...

Hart · « **Reply #104 on:** December 31, 2011, 06:45:55 PM »

I just realized 2012 will be the year of the dragon....

Let's ignore the fact that Book Dany is originally 13, shall we?

shirenuファクトリー · « **Reply #105 on:** December 31, 2011, 07:16:38 PM »

^ I ignore all the ages all the time

GRRM has even acknowledged that he done fucked them up. He was originally planning on a time hop aging everyone up, but then timeline shit happened, and he ended up having to cancel that, so everyone's younger than they're "supposed" to be. (Not that that changes early storyline for Dany...) Other than that, he doesn't have kids, so I think he's a little removed from how kids age.

Even if in a medieval type society kids had to grow up faster, some of the stuff is a stretch...

So I always imagine everyone like 3 years older than their book age, depending on who it is

Hart · « **Reply #106 on:** December 31, 2011, 07:44:59 PM »

^ Yeah, I ignore those ages as well and just imagine their TV counterparts instead.

So close to finishing the first book. 57 pages to go. Would've finished earlier but those Catelyn and Eddard chapters frustrated me so much I had to put the book down a couple times.

Tuffty · « **Reply #107 on:** December 31, 2011, 08:07:45 PM »

I've had moments like that throughout the books for sure. I remember reading the last Arya chapter and what happened in it made me put the book down but then I just had to read what happened next so much so that I read the rest of the book and avoided watching the Royal Wedding. I was kicking myself for not having the second book on hand as well, but it's a mistake I haven't repeated since!

Hart · « **Reply #108 on:** January 01, 2012, 12:25:12 AM »

Quote from: HartAKL85 on December 12, 2011, 03:36:33 PM

Hmmm.....

So I have 4 months to complete A Game of Thrones and A Clash of Kings?

*Challenge Accepted

After 3 weeks (technically 12 days, give or take) I've finally finished A Game of Thrones.

Can't wait to start reading A Clash of Kings in January!

arun.yothin · « **Reply #109 on:** January 07, 2012, 07:52:06 PM »

I still haven't read or seen this series yet.

On March 21, Dark Horse will be releasing patches, mugs, coasters, bookmarks, and some other things. Item info here.

Tuffty · « **Reply #110 on:** January 07, 2012, 08:48:31 PM »

General word of advice, if you're going to look stuff up about it, don't read any of the comments sections. You get two types of book fans in them. One, they spoil aspects of the story out of badness. Or two, they're open for discussion on story threads but are so completely unaware that not everyone has read the books and thus spoil the story unintentionally. Just don't read comments.

The Maid of Tarth at 0:45!!

coachie · « **Reply #111 on:** January 07, 2012, 11:04:38 PM »

uhm, when exactly is season two premiering?
argh, I still haven't started on the first novel, eventhough I've been carrying it around in my bag for the past two weeks

Tuffty · « **Reply #112 on:** January 07, 2012, 11:57:34 PM »

All that's been said is Spring 2012, with the likelihood of wanting to air at around the same time as Season 1. In which case you're looking at around mid-April.

And start reading already! You'll get hooked from the first few chapters alone!

coachie · « **Reply #113 on:** January 08, 2012, 01:05:42 AM »

April sounds good (if true), means I still have enough time, to finish book one and maybe start with book two.

Hart · « **Reply #114 on:** January 08, 2012, 02:19:36 AM »

^ According to their HBO page it's in April.

Quote from: Tuffty on January 07, 2012, 11:57:34 PM

And start reading already! You'll get hooked from the first few chapters alone!

Ain't that the truth. The first day I read A Game of Thrones I didn't realize I was already past 50 pages before I put the book down.

Finally started to read A Clash of Kings and by Gods that was a long prologue. A good prologue nonetheless.

Quote from: arun.yothin on January 07, 2012, 07:52:06 PM

I still haven't read or seen this series yet.

Why don't we form a watching party of Season 1 to get ready for Season 2?

Amplifier · « **Reply #115 on:** January 11, 2012, 01:43:43 PM »

^I'd love an excuse to re-watch the series. Daenerys

First 2-3 episodes: ZZZZZZzzzz - didn't pick up the show again until just now in January.

After that? Pretty fuckin awesome. Just ordered all the books, can't wait for them to arrive.

You guys excited for the GoT RPG? Don't want to get my hopes up about the quality, but it could still be a fun time.

jon :3

Tuffty · « **Reply #116 on:** January 11, 2012, 09:33:36 PM »

Amp's now been converted too?!

A JPHIP viewing party? I'm down with that.

Tuffty · « **Reply #117 on:** January 13, 2012, 08:02:14 PM »

This just in! The GOT Season 2 Premiere is on April 1st.

winner · « **Reply #118 on:** January 14, 2012, 05:09:50 AM »

April fools day

Seriously. If this turns out to be an april's joke, someone's gonna lose their 'littlefinger'...

Hart · « **Reply #119 on:** January 14, 2012, 10:20:34 AM »

^ well at least it's not a golden crowning, or worst sent to the Black.

Tuffty is right though. Season 2 premiere on April 1st according to their HBO site.

Anyone pre-order or plan to buy the DVD/Blu-ray in March? If you buy from HBO you get an 'EXCLUSIVE' bonus video for free.

Author Topic: A Game of Thrones (Read 152984 times)

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