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Re: A Game of Thrones
« Reply #400 on: February 25, 2014, 11:38:04 AM »
ADWD arrived in the mail today. 900+ pages GO!!!

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« Reply #401 on: March 04, 2014, 12:04:16 PM »
Short excerpt from the sixth book "The Winds of Winter"

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Somewhere off in the far distance, a dying man was screaming for his mother. “To horse!” a man was yelling in Ghiscari, in the next camp to the north of the Second Sons. “To horse! To horse!” High and shrill, his voice carried a long way in the morning air, far beyond his own encampment. Tyrion knew just enough Ghiscari to understand the words, but the fear in his voice would have been plain in any tongue. I know how he feels.
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You’ll be able to read the entire Tyrion chapter this month in an update to the George R.R. Martin’s A World of Ice and Fire app. Download the app from iTunes or Google Play

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« Reply #402 on: March 17, 2014, 03:29:44 PM »
Aaaaaaand it's done! Finished ADWD!
Over all I liked it better than AFFC, I breezed through the first 800 pages, the remaining 250 dragged a little, but now I'm super hyped for the next book. Come on George, hurry!!!

And to get into the mood for S4 a little recap

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« Reply #403 on: March 17, 2014, 10:29:31 PM »
In preparation for Season 4, I'm going to watch all 3 seasons, 1 season per week. Also planning on finally getting the map of Westeros 4D puzzle and completing it before the Season 4 premiere. Still need to finish reading 600+ pages of ADWD though.

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« Reply #404 on: March 26, 2014, 10:32:06 AM »
Well I'll ask this here... Is there any place to read the new Tyrion sample chapter from Winds of Winter that was released on an app (a world of ice and fire?) other than the app?? I mean first of all I didn't even find the app when I looked on my phone and secondly, it's massive in size and my phone doesn't have much space so yeah.

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I tried googling, but I couldn't find it >_> Halp?
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« Reply #405 on: March 26, 2014, 10:32:26 PM »
^ I believe I found what you are looking for right here. Searched reddit to find this bit of information.

On GRRM's blog he said he's gonna post a new sample chapter named "Mercy" up on his website.

In other news, I sorta got my dad interested in Game of Thrones after he saw me marathon-ing the first two season on blu-ray. (Still need to get the Season 3 boxset though) Had to explain a lot of stuff he didn't see and whatever he didn't understand. Might lend him the DVDs if he's still interested. Doubt he would want to read the books. I could show him the photos I took from the exhibition last year.

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Re: A Game of Thrones
« Reply #406 on: March 30, 2014, 08:05:13 PM »
1 more week to go. And here's how I'm gonna spend that week:



Almost done with ADWD. ~200 pages to go.

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« Reply #407 on: March 30, 2014, 08:16:31 PM »
Aweyeah I don't even know how I'll take this season. Tyrion's character should begin to change this season drastically... But I am ready. Yup.
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« Reply #408 on: March 31, 2014, 12:23:30 AM »
Day 1: 5 hours later....



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« Reply #409 on: April 01, 2014, 03:42:40 AM »
Day 2 - Got more done than yesterday.


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« Reply #410 on: April 02, 2014, 02:04:40 AM »
Day 3: First layer complete!!



And it only took me ~18 hrs.  :nervous

Hopefully the second layer won't take too long.

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« Reply #411 on: April 02, 2014, 04:32:55 AM »

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« Reply #412 on: April 03, 2014, 12:23:37 AM »
Day 4: Second layer completed!!



Surprised to finish this within 3 hours.

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« Reply #413 on: April 03, 2014, 09:52:47 AM »
Wait wait I didn't realize it was LAYERED. That looks farking awesome :O
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« Reply #414 on: April 04, 2014, 12:10:37 AM »
^ Oh there's more. It's called a "4D puzzle" for a reason. Though I question the "4th Dimension as time" gimmick that's supposedly being used.

Day 5: Buildings and structures put into place





These pieces were a bitch to place.





Even got a little Iron Throne in the top-right corner.

I feel like I should re-create the title sequence, but there's already several videos up on YouTube.

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« Reply #415 on: April 05, 2014, 12:54:22 PM »
wow the puzzle is so cool.. :heart: :heart: :heart:

i think i gonna grab one for myself

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Re: A Game of Thrones
« Reply #416 on: April 06, 2014, 02:07:55 PM »
Day 6: Cut out the region and battle markers, Day 7: Placed stickers on said markers (Suffering a cold and sore throat on those 2 days)



Finally completed the Map of Westeros 4D Puzzle



Wish I could leave it out for as long as I can or try to buy a glass box to keep it inside. I'm leaving it out on display until Season 4 ends. Then it's back into it's box until next year.

Overall, the puzzle was challenging. Well the first layer was challenging. Lots of pieces that are almost identical and fit in the wrong places. Especially the border pieces. The provided reference map can be small to read for some. Even some of the printed rivers and towns can be hard to read. Unless you have good lighting a lot of the pieces will look alike, mostly the dark blue pieces representing bodies of water. As for the second layer, unless you want to permanently display the puzzle don't use the double-sided stickers that come inside the box. Also be careful when setting the landmarks into the foam puzzle pieces. You might accidentally tear whatever is glued on those foam pieces if you use too much force. I suggest using scissors, side-cutters, or a pair of clippers to cut out the remaining plastic pieces and if necessary a craft knife/hobby knife to shave any excess plastic so they won't damage the first two layers.

Can't wait for the Season 4 premiere. Watched all 3 seasons back-to-back, mostly with my dad. Note to self: Never let my dad explain the show to anyone. If I hadn't seen the show or read all the books he would've told me everything; from every plot twist, cliffhanger, and character death.  :smhid  Also....he knows nothing if he thinks he figured out how it will end, assuming the "good guys" will win.

Almost done with ADWD. Just 50 mores pages to go. Still think ASOS as my favorite of the books.

EDIT: Finally finished ADWD!!!!  :twothumbs  Now the wait for TWOW begins..... Hope those sample chapters are worth the wait.
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Re: A Game of Thrones
« Reply #417 on: April 07, 2014, 12:18:04 AM »
 

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« Reply #418 on: April 07, 2014, 09:54:09 PM »
Just watched "Two Swords" and fuuuuuuuuuck did I get goosebumps the moment the title theme started.
Great episode, many memoriabale moments, I wished it would've lasted longer, or I wish I could watch the next episode RIGHT NOW!

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« Reply #419 on: April 07, 2014, 10:20:54 PM »
I agree that "Two Swords" makes a great start to Season 4. Just a bit sad to see where those 'two swords' were made from.  :cry: Ice.....

Nice introduction to the Red Viper. Don't know about the replacement for Roz. (Do we really need a new TV character, even though he already was introduced last season?)

Still on the fence for the new Daario. Do like the intricate artwork on Jamie's new hand.

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