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Thoughts on HOTD Episode Ten: "The Black Queen"

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Postby Raurosia » Fri May 16, 2014 5:51 pm

The Baratheons have the best sigil, both the normal and the Mannis version. But the Bolton's and Martell's are boss too.
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Postby Ceannairceach » Fri May 16, 2014 5:54 pm

Raurosia wrote:The Baratheons have the best sigil, both the normal and the Mannis version. But the Bolton's and Martell's are boss too.

The Boltons need to get their colors in the show redone to pink.

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Postby Warkonya » Fri May 16, 2014 5:55 pm

I feel like, given what the Boltons are known for, that at some point they probably eschewed a banner for an actual flayed person. I mean, imagine the intense amount of psychological mindfeckery that carrying a tree with an actual flayed commander nailed to it in an army's train would have on an enemy.
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Postby Ceannairceach » Fri May 16, 2014 5:56 pm

Warkonya wrote:I feel like, given what the Boltons are known for, that at some point they probably eschewed a banner for an actual flayed person. I mean, imagine the intense amount of psychological mindfeckery that carrying a tree with an actual flayed commander nailed to it in an army's train would have on an enemy.

The reason their banners are pink in the book is because they were made to eschew skin for cloth. So yeah, totally, you're right.

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Postby Mormak » Fri May 16, 2014 6:11 pm

I hope they manage the capture the epic feeling of the Mountain that Rides vs the Red Viper, i must have reread that fight, a half dozen times the first time i came upon it.

<_< I didn't care much for how it ended, but what can you do? Still a excellent battle, Plus the mountain was using a great sword as a long blade, and had a shield used along with it. Scary amount of strength that man possess.


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Postby Ceannairceach » Fri May 16, 2014 6:39 pm

Mormak wrote:
I hope they manage the capture the epic feeling of the Mountain that Rides vs the Red Viper, i must have reread that fight, a half dozen times the first time i came upon it.

<_< I didn't care much for how it ended, but what can you do? Still a excellent battle, Plus the mountain was using a great sword as a long blade, and had a shield used along with it. Scary amount of strength that man possess.

Spoilers, man...

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Postby Mormak » Fri May 16, 2014 6:45 pm

Ceannairceach wrote:
Mormak wrote:
I hope they manage the capture the epic feeling of the Mountain that Rides vs the Red Viper, i must have reread that fight, a half dozen times the first time i came upon it.

<_< I didn't care much for how it ended, but what can you do? Still a excellent battle, Plus the mountain was using a great sword as a long blade, and had a shield used along with it. Scary amount of strength that man possess.

Spoilers, man...


But i revealed nothing, other then the fact it happened.

seriously? That needs to be spoilered?

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Postby Ceannairceach » Fri May 16, 2014 7:03 pm

Mormak wrote:
Ceannairceach wrote:Spoilers, man...


But i revealed nothing, other then the fact it happened.

seriously? That needs to be spoilered?

...You were talking about something that hasn't happened yet, and which, for show-watchers, isn't even very clear is going to happen.

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Postby Mormak » Fri May 16, 2014 7:05 pm

Ceannairceach wrote:
Mormak wrote:
But i revealed nothing, other then the fact it happened.

seriously? That needs to be spoilered?

...You were talking about something that hasn't happened yet, and which, for show-watchers, isn't even very clear is going to happen.


._. I don't watch the show, i haven't a clue where season four is currently,
i knew King Justin Beiber's reign was ended but not much else.


Oh and that they made Shae much more sympathetic for some reason...odd that.

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Postby Charellia » Fri May 16, 2014 7:21 pm

Mormak wrote:
Ceannairceach wrote:...You were talking about something that hasn't happened yet, and which, for show-watchers, isn't even very clear is going to happen.


._. I don't watch the show, i haven't a clue where season four is currently,
i knew King Justin Beiber's reign was ended but not much else.


Oh and that they made Shae much more sympathetic for some reason...odd that.

I noticed that too.
They have changed her character and her relationship to Tyrion to such a point now that him killing her will not make sense.

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Postby Ceannairceach » Fri May 16, 2014 7:23 pm

Charellia wrote:
Mormak wrote:
._. I don't watch the show, i haven't a clue where season four is currently,
i knew King Justin Beiber's reign was ended but not much else.


Oh and that they made Shae much more sympathetic for some reason...odd that.

I noticed that too.
They have changed her character and her relationship to Tyrion to such a point now that him killing her will not make sense.

If they still go down that route, it could totally still make sense if he finds her in his father's bed.

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Postby Mormak » Fri May 16, 2014 7:30 pm

Ceannairceach wrote:
Charellia wrote:I noticed that too.
They have changed her character and her relationship to Tyrion to such a point now that him killing her will not make sense.

If they still go down that route, it could totally still make sense if he finds her in his father's bed.


Tywin needs love too!


:( The man lost a lot.

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Postby Bralia » Fri May 16, 2014 7:37 pm

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Well played, 7/10.

I am the Tyrion to this feud that Mormak and the lot are causing! Now keep your mouths shut, or I'll douse you all with wildfire.


Also, I would approve of a poll surrounding the current talk of who has the best sigil.
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Postby Charellia » Fri May 16, 2014 9:28 pm

Ceannairceach wrote:
Charellia wrote:I noticed that too.
They have changed her character and her relationship to Tyrion to such a point now that him killing her will not make sense.

If they still go down that route, it could totally still make sense if he finds her in his father's bed.

Her being in Tywin's bed isn't really consistent with her character in the tv show. In the book, absolutely, but not in the show. I think the whole situation will be difficult for audiences to buy.

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Postby Ceannairceach » Fri May 16, 2014 9:30 pm

Charellia wrote:
Ceannairceach wrote:
If they still go down that route, it could totally still make sense if he finds her in his father's bed.

Her being in Tywin's bed isn't really consistent with her character in the tv show. In the book, absolutely, but not in the show. I think the whole situation will be difficult for audiences to buy.

Meh, I could still see it. She's spurned, and if she is repainted as a woman who was just after a meal ticket, which wouldn't be too hard, it could work.

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Postby Bralia » Fri May 16, 2014 10:08 pm

And so I have finally witnessed the Red Wedding. I am fucking furious.

I want the Twins to burn to the ground. I want the entire Frey house to die with a burning vengeance. And afterwards, I would piss on their mass grave.
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Postby Ceannairceach » Fri May 16, 2014 10:09 pm

Bralia wrote:And so I have finally witnessed the Red Wedding. I am fucking furious.

I want the Twins to burn to the ground. I want the entire Frey house to die with a burning vengeance. And afterwards, I would piss on their mass grave.

Valar morghulis.

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Postby Bralia » Fri May 16, 2014 10:16 pm

Ceannairceach wrote:
Bralia wrote:And so I have finally witnessed the Red Wedding. I am fucking furious.

I want the Twins to burn to the ground. I want the entire Frey house to die with a burning vengeance. And afterwards, I would piss on their mass grave.

Valar morghulis.

The North will remember this.
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Postby Zentrut » Fri May 16, 2014 10:24 pm

Ceannairceach wrote:
Bralia wrote:And so I have finally witnessed the Red Wedding. I am fucking furious.

I want the Twins to burn to the ground. I want the entire Frey house to die with a burning vengeance. And afterwards, I would piss on their mass grave.

Valar morghulis.

Valar dohaeris.

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Postby Emilio Aguinaldo » Sat May 17, 2014 2:04 am

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Postby Zaereas » Sat May 17, 2014 2:09 am

Emilio Aguinaldo wrote:Valar Stannis. All men are Stannis, what a perfect world!


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Postby The Jonathanian States » Sat May 17, 2014 3:01 am

Bralia wrote:
The Huskar Social Union wrote:Well played, 7/10.

(1)I am the Tyrion to this feud that Mormak and the lot are causing! Now keep your mouths shut, or I'll douse you all with wildfire.


(2)Also, I would approve of a poll surrounding the current talk of who has the best sigil.

So you are the dude who pours wildfire on the enemies, clearly taking a stance in the conflict?

2 - I second this.
Bralia wrote:And so I have finally witnessed the Red Wedding. I am fucking furious.

I want the Twins to burn to the ground. I want the entire Frey house to die with a burning vengeance. And afterwards, I would piss on their mass grave.

*turns into the emperor*Yes. Let the hate flow through you!

I feel you, though. I completely agree with all that you said. I saw the Red wedding before having started reading the books, so it came as a total surprise. And the rage, oh the rage. I totally understand every drop of hate against the Freys or Lannisters here, and I'd probably second any action of those above.

Ceannairceach wrote:
Bralia wrote:And so I have finally witnessed the Red Wedding. I am fucking furious.

I want the Twins to burn to the ground. I want the entire Frey house to die with a burning vengeance. And afterwards, I would piss on their mass grave.

Valar morghulis.

Yes, but not that way.....

Bralia wrote:
Ceannairceach wrote:Valar morghulis.

The North will remember this.

Yes. It will. The King in the North!

Emilio Aguinaldo wrote:Valar Stannis. (1)All men are Stannis, (2)what a perfect world!

1 :rofl:
2 Mhm.... I disagree. It definitely would be a lot more boring........
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Postby Zentrut » Sat May 17, 2014 7:09 am

The Jonathanian States wrote:
Bralia wrote:(1)I am the Tyrion to this feud that Mormak and the lot are causing! Now keep your mouths shut, or I'll douse you all with wildfire.


(2)Also, I would approve of a poll surrounding the current talk of who has the best sigil.

So you are the dude who pours wildfire on the enemies, clearly taking a stance in the conflict?

2 - I second this.
Bralia wrote:And so I have finally witnessed the Red Wedding. I am fucking furious.

I want the Twins to burn to the ground. I want the entire Frey house to die with a burning vengeance. And afterwards, I would piss on their mass grave.

*turns into the emperor*Yes. Let the hate flow through you!

I feel you, though. I completely agree with all that you said. I saw the Red wedding before having started reading the books, so it came as a total surprise. And the rage, oh the rage. I totally understand every drop of hate against the Freys or Lannisters here, and I'd probably second any action of those above.

Ceannairceach wrote:Valar morghulis.

Yes, but not that way.....

Bralia wrote:
The North will remember this.

Yes. It will. The King in the North!

Emilio Aguinaldo wrote:Valar Stannis. (1)All men are Stannis, (2)what a perfect world!

1 :rofl:
2 Mhm.... I disagree. It definitely would be a lot more boring........

*Teeth grinding intensifies*

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Postby Islamic republiq of Julundar » Sun May 18, 2014 2:28 pm

Ceannairceach wrote:
Charellia wrote:I noticed that too.
They have changed her character and her relationship to Tyrion to such a point now that him killing her will not make sense.

If they still go down that route, it could totally still make sense if he finds her in his father's bed.


Shae v Tyrion:
bk-Tyrion kills Tywin, this makes sense; then he kills Shae which makes no sense; it breaks his character.
tv-Tyrion: Shae testifies versus Tyrion. With this betrayal, Tyrion killing Shae makes sense.

Sure, we, the Audience know that Cersei tortured Shae to make her confess. Tyrion should have spotted that.

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