OT: Game of Thrones (official thread) (warning: some spoilers) - Page 2 - The Orange Mane

TheReverend · 04-13-2011, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Boobs McGee

wow. After hearing about everyones positive reviews, I decided to check the books out. Every copy in the Denver area (except for the bookmobile, and I don't know if I can just show up at one of the elementary school locations to check one out there) is either checked out or on hold.

Looks like I'm gonna have to wait a little while

Crazy idea: Pay $6 for it?

broncoblue · 04-13-2011, 04:18 PM

its on here the day after the usa...anyone watch boardwalk empire (10/10) or spartacus series(100/10)

Drunk Monkey · 04-13-2011, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by broncoblue

its on here the day after the usa...anyone watch boardwalk empire (10/10) or spartacus series(100/10)

I got board of Board Walk Empire. Made it about 6 or 7 episodes in and decided to pack it up. Spartacus was awesome. That just made me think of a great name for whom ever put his new name up for debate lately in a thread. Jupiter's Cock

sirhcyennek81 · 04-13-2011, 05:34 PM

sirhcyennek81 · 04-13-2011, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by broncoblue

its on here the day after the usa...anyone watch boardwalk empire (10/10) or spartacus series(100/10)

I've watched both. Boardwalk Empire is pretty interesting. Steve Buschemi is also pretty good. It reminds me of Goodfellas but set in 1920. Spartacus: Blood and Sand is slow to start, but the writing seemed to improve after the third or so episode. Lots of wang, which is fine for me but some people might not enjoy it. Spartacus: Gods of the Arena is actually very good, but short (6 episodes). I'd recommend both. I am on the fence about boardwalk empire. Its interesting, but I am not a huge fan of mafia driven series or movies.

rugbythug · 04-13-2011, 05:41 PM

I have no idea how people here can consume so much entertainment.

sirhcyennek81 · 04-13-2011, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by rugbythug

I have no idea how people here can consume so much entertainment.

Would you prefer we all get together for prayer circles and barn raisings?

rugbythug · 04-13-2011, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by sirhcyennek81

Would you prefer we all get together for prayer circles and barn raisings?

? It was an honest question. If I was trying to be a dick I would have been more clever.

sirhcyennek81 · 04-13-2011, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by rugbythug

? It was an honest question. If I was trying to be a dick I would have been more clever.

And I made an honest observation about that honest question.

TheReverend · 04-13-2011, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by rugbythug

I have no idea how people here can consume so much entertainment.

...By reading books?

RhymesayersDU · 04-13-2011, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by rugbythug

I have no idea how people here can consume so much entertainment.

Based on what, exactly?

Also: Stoked for GOT, already set my DVR.

Boobs McGee · 04-13-2011, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by TheReverend

Crazy idea: Pay $6 for it?

Crazier idea: Libraries are free

scorpio · 04-13-2011, 10:35 PM

I like Boardwalk Empire a lot.

Quoydogs · 04-13-2011, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by scorpio

I like Boardwalk Empire a lot.

Agreed, good story line, good actors and boobies.

FireFly · 04-14-2011, 01:32 AM

I read the books, the 1st 3 books in the series are some of the best fantasy books ever written and I've read a LOT, then he seems to lose his way a little like Robert Jordan and the Wheel of Time series. Well worth reading.

Taco John · 04-14-2011, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaylore

Has anyone read the books? I saw the teaser clip for the new HBO mini-series and haven't read a book in many months and wanted to get back to reading.

The link is here
http://www.hbo.com/game-of-thrones?cmpid=ABC794

I've heard it's one of the most well-written fantasy series out there. I like Sean Bean too, even if he's looking chubby in this.

I've been eyeballing this series for some time, but haven't had the time to commit to it with everything going on with my job right now. With the HBO special happening, I think I'm going to have to finally just plunge in...

elsid13 · 04-14-2011, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Taco John

I've been eyeballing this series for some time, but haven't had the time to commit to it with everything going on with my job right now. With the HBO special happening, I think I'm going to have to finally just plunge in...

Bypass the Game of Thrones and go with Name of the Wind. It fair better read.

Dendave · 04-14-2011, 05:19 PM

My wife loves these books and has been waiting for the next installment for years. She said the Robert Jordan books are her favorite (in her words, she is part of the "Hard Core Fan Freak" group) with GRRM coming in just below RJ, mainly because of the delays in his writing. A bit egotistical as well. His work is "grittier" and she recommends never becoming too attached to any character as shocking things occur. She also is a big fan of Malazan Book of the Fallen by Steven Ericson, but said those are a tougher read, requiring much more attention. She has been looking forward to the series on HBO and following the progress since even before it was officially announced. Apparently some things are different from the books, which could be good or bad. What are the books about? Take various medievel and royal histories, sprinkle in some Tolkien-esque ideas, a dragon or two, witchcraft, religion and some scary unexplained "Others" and you have a start in understanding.

Kaylore · 04-15-2011, 08:06 AM

Thanks for everyone's posts.

scorpio · 04-17-2011, 07:19 PM

So....yeah.

That was pretty awesome.

elsid13 · 04-17-2011, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by scorpio

So....yeah.

That was pretty awesome.

It was far better then I expect it to be, lots of adult scenes which surprised me. Only grip, not enough time or development spent on the pups and Stark's children.

Fedaykin · 04-17-2011, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaylore

Has anyone read the books? I saw the teaser clip for the new HBO mini-series and haven't read a book in many months and wanted to get back to reading.

The link is here
http://www.hbo.com/game-of-thrones?cmpid=ABC794

I've heard it's one of the most well-written fantasy series out there. I like Sean Bean too, even if he's looking chubby in this.

The series, so far, is fantastic.

You have to have a lot of patience though. There are plot points introduced in the first chapter (literally) that take several books to even begin to materialize.

Fedaykin · 04-17-2011, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by lostknight

I've read the book. Martin was one of the big three that ruled fantasy for a while - Jordan, Goodkind and Martin. Martin hit writers block, and there hasn't been a book in this series in five years or so. Goodkind retired from Fantasy, Jordan died.

Word of warning, the Martin books are not happy books. They make the Soprano's look like the Mickey Mouse club.

Ewww. Goodkind == drek

TheReverend · 04-17-2011, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Fedaykin

The series, so far, is fantastic.

You have to have a lot of patience though. There are plot points introduced in the first chapter (literally) that take several books to even begin to materialize.

Is it the ****ing dogs that put me to sleep?

TheReverend · 04-17-2011, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Fedaykin

Ewww. Goodkind == drek

I don't understand what this means...?

04-14-2011, 05:19 PM	#43
Dendave Ring of Famer Echo Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 1,081	My wife loves these books and has been waiting for the next installment for years. She said the Robert Jordan books are her favorite (in her words, she is part of the "Hard Core Fan Freak" group) with GRRM coming in just below RJ, mainly because of the delays in his writing. A bit egotistical as well. His work is "grittier" and she recommends never becoming too attached to any character as shocking things occur. She also is a big fan of Malazan Book of the Fallen by Steven Ericson, but said those are a tougher read, requiring much more attention. She has been looking forward to the series on HBO and following the progress since even before it was officially announced. Apparently some things are different from the books, which could be good or bad. What are the books about? Take various medievel and royal histories, sprinkle in some Tolkien-esque ideas, a dragon or two, witchcraft, religion and some scary unexplained "Others" and you have a start in understanding. Last edited by Dendave; 04-14-2011 at 06:10 PM..

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rugbythug Church Eyes. Salty Dog Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,787 Adopt-a-Bronco: Mr. Miller	I have no idea how people here can consume so much entertainment.

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