Game of Thrones book discussion thread

[CNS]

I have read that the tv changes have been more cost driven than anything.  Basically it would cost a fortune to pay as many actors and create as many scenes as the author intended. 

I also think that it would be too much to keep up with in the 1hr/week format.

[HerrSonntag]

how they are going to continue to play out chars that have not been introduced and their scenes given to other chars (e.g Bran and the swamp kids)  If they will eventually cave and cast some actors to play those missing or let the butterfly continue to flap...

[michigancat]

how they are going to continue to play out chars that have not been introduced and their scenes given to other chars (e.g Bran and the swamp kids)  If they will eventually cave and cast some actors to play those missing or let the butterfly continue to flap...

the swamp kids are in season 3, I believe.

and I don't really like the red lady, either.

[michigancat]

And what other key characters haven't been introduced?

[Rage Against the McKee]

And what other key characters haven't been introduced?

Ramsay Snow

[Panjandrum]

The books are fantastic. They take a long time to read, but for the most part, it's a really enjoyable read. The biggest difference between the books and the show at this time are when certain characters get introduced. I would expect the show to deviate from the books more as it moves forward, though.

They have to.  Too much material to not.

I was pissed at how they handled the House of the Undying.  It's such a huge part of the books in terms of foreshadowing.

[Rage Against the McKee]

The books are fantastic. They take a long time to read, but for the most part, it's a really enjoyable read. The biggest difference between the books and the show at this time are when certain characters get introduced. I would expect the show to deviate from the books more as it moves forward, though.

They have to.  Too much material to not.

I was pissed at how they handled the House of the Undying.  It's such a huge part of the books in terms of foreshadowing.

I didn't like how they show handled Jon getting lost with Ygritte. Like the Night's Watch party is just going to wander off without the Lord Commander's steward so far that he can't even find them after having a short conversation . . .

[michigancat]

And what other key characters haven't been introduced?

Ramsay Snow

meh, you can wait until he marries fake sansa. I don't remember him much from the first three books or so.

[Rage Against the McKee]

The books are fantastic. They take a long time to read, but for the most part, it's a really enjoyable read. The biggest difference between the books and the show at this time are when certain characters get introduced. I would expect the show to deviate from the books more as it moves forward, though.

They have to.  Too much material to not.

Supposedly they are going to stretch the third book across the next two seasons. It's going to take Martin so long to finish 2 more books that they might as well just start taking their time with the show and not cut anything out. Otherwise, this tv show is going to come to a very anticlimatic conclusion.

[Rage Against the McKee]

And what other key characters haven't been introduced?

Ramsay Snow

meh, you can wait until he marries fake sansa. I don't remember him much from the first three books or so.

SPOILER






I'm pretty sure he is going to have to be introduced in season 3. It will kind of ruin the suspense about what happened to Theon, but they aren't going to leave Theon off of the show for the next 2 seasons. Ramsay actually played a pretty important role in the 2nd book. He was the character that Theon released from the dungeon going by Reek. He helped Theon hunt the two boys, and then went to seek reinforcements to help Theon with the siege. Then he betrayed Theon and captured him. After rewatching the second season, it's not as big of a deal as I originally thought because Roose Bolton told Robb that he was sending his son to retake Winterfell. I didn't catch that the first time through, though, so I was kind of puzzled about how Theon was actually going to end up in Ramsay's custody.

[Panjandrum]

The books are fantastic. They take a long time to read, but for the most part, it's a really enjoyable read. The biggest difference between the books and the show at this time are when certain characters get introduced. I would expect the show to deviate from the books more as it moves forward, though.

They have to.  Too much material to not.

Supposedly they are going to stretch the third book across the next two seasons. It's going to take Martin so long to finish 2 more books that they might as well just start taking their time with the show and not cut anything out. Otherwise, this tv show is going to come to a very anticlimatic conclusion.

They can do two seasons of Book 3, and they can probably get three seasons out of books 4 and 5.

ADWD has so much going on, they can get at least two seasons out of that.  Easy.

[CNS]

And what other key characters haven't been introduced?

Ramsay Snow

meh, you can wait until he marries fake sansa. I don't remember him much from the first three books or so.

How do you acct for whatshisnuts(starks ward)?  His change from pompous guy to dark ages gimp seems like it will be pretty important.

[michigancat]

And what other key characters haven't been introduced?

Ramsay Snow

meh, you can wait until he marries fake sansa. I don't remember him much from the first three books or so.

How do you acct for whatshisnuts(starks ward)?  His change from pompous guy to dark ages gimp seems like it will be pretty important.

Ramsay will be introduced in season 3.

[HerrSonntag]

What'd everyone think of S3E1?  I generally don't like the episodes that just kinda "check in" on everyone as as much as ones that stick in one spot and flesh out a better story.  Overall, i'm glad to have new episodes again.

[Cire]

Really upset with how the wedding went.

[mocat]

I generally don't like the episodes that just kinda "check in" on everyone

I have a feeling the 3rd season is going to have to be like this, due to the massive amount of crap that happens to everyone. When I read the 3rd book, it was like a bomb was dropped in every little POV chapter.

[GCJayhawker]

This could be wrong, but I heard they are splitting the third book into two seasons.

[mocat]

Yes GC that is true

[GCJayhawker]

So I don't have HBO, I know I'm an idiot, but is there anywhere I can watch last night's episode without having to wait for it to come out on DVD.

[CNS]

So I don't have HBO, I know I'm an idiot, but is there anywhere I can watch last night's episode without having to wait for it to come out on DVD.

Torrent?   

Also, surely you know someone who isn't a Knology/Wow customer that would let you link an HBO Go app to their acct, right? 

[GCJayhawker]

So I don't have HBO, I know I'm an idiot, but is there anywhere I can watch last night's episode without having to wait for it to come out on DVD.

Torrent?   

Also, surely you know someone who isn't a Knology/Wow customer that would let you link an HBO Go app to their acct, right?

That second option is probably the best bet, I just hate the feeling of "mooching" off my friends.

[puniraptor]

I just hate the feeling of "mooching" off my friends.

Just can't stop bragging about how you didn't go to KU

[Asteriskhead]

The answer to your problem is one channel.

Hopefully you can figure it out from there.

[OK_Cat]

tv links

[Super PurpleCat]

What'd everyone think of S3E1?  I generally don't like the episodes that just kinda "check in" on everyone as as much as ones that stick in one spot and flesh out a better story.  Overall, i'm glad to have new episodes again.

No Strong Belwas.  Not happy.