ASoIAF/Game of Thrones general Discussion Thread

[New Frenco Empire]

Didn't care much for the Boltons in the books, but after seeing Ramsay and Roose's portrayal in the show, I hope they flay Stannis alive.

I still love how Lord Wyman trolled him with the Frey pies, though.

In the show, I thought Ramsay was the coolest guy around when he "breaks" Theon out if prison and says, "Winter is Coming."

Gave me the shivers, it did

Add that to the fact that he took down about five of the Ironborn's "finest killers" wearing nothing but his trousers and wielding nothing but a dagger and a mace he looted from one of them.

If there's one welcome change from the books to the show that I enjoy, it's Ramsay.

Well, that and Brienne vs. The Hound.

[Charellia]

In the show, I thought Ramsay was the coolest guy around when he "breaks" Theon out if prison and says, "Winter is Coming."

Gave me the shivers, it did

Add that to the fact that he took down about five of the Ironborn's "finest killers" wearing nothing but his trousers and wielding nothing but a dagger and a mace he looted from one of them.

If there's one welcome change from the books to the show that I enjoy, it's Ramsay.

Well, that and Brienne vs. The Hound.

The Ramsay scene is probably my least favourite in the entire series. I can believe in dragons and white walkers, but I cannot believe that an ordinary person could fight off the ironborn without armour or proper weapons.

[New Frenco Empire]

Add that to the fact that he took down about five of the Ironborn's "finest killers" wearing nothing but his trousers and wielding nothing but a dagger and a mace he looted from one of them.

If there's one welcome change from the books to the show that I enjoy, it's Ramsay.

Well, that and Brienne vs. The Hound.

The Ramsay scene is probably my least favourite in the entire series. I can believe in dragons and white walkers, but I cannot believe that an ordinary person could fight off the ironborn without armour or proper weapons.

That's no ordinary person though. It's the psychotically awesome Ramsay Bolton.

[The Huskar Social Union]

The Ramsay scene is probably my least favourite in the entire series. I can believe in dragons and white walkers, but I cannot believe that an ordinary person could fight off the ironborn without armour or proper weapons.

That's no ordinary person though. It's the psychotically awesome Ramsay Bolton.

The guy who plays Ramsay is just so bloody awesome at the role, its scary how good he is at it. Easily one of my favourite character of the show. But i will admit that scene was a bit lackluster, they had a big dramatic build up to it and then it was over so quickly, could have been longer. I think if they did it piece by piece throughout the episode it could have been better.

[New Frenco Empire]

That's no ordinary person though. It's the psychotically awesome Ramsay Bolton.

The guy who plays Ramsay is just so bloody awesome at the role, its scary how good he is at it. Easily one of my favourite character of the show. But i will admit that scene was a bit lackluster, they had a big dramatic build up to it and then it was over so quickly, could have been longer. I think if they did it piece by piece throughout the episode it could have been better.

Yeah, it could have. The way Asha (I will not call her "Yara", whoever that is) handled it at the end seemed like a cheap way to close it. I expected something to come out of that, not just

"well, Theon's crazy, better throw in the towel, guys!"

I was seriously expecting her to be Ramsay's new little plaything after it.

[The Huskar Social Union]

The guy who plays Ramsay is just so bloody awesome at the role, its scary how good he is at it. Easily one of my favourite character of the show. But i will admit that scene was a bit lackluster, they had a big dramatic build up to it and then it was over so quickly, could have been longer. I think if they did it piece by piece throughout the episode it could have been better.

Yeah, it could have. The way Asha (I will not call her "Yara", whoever that is) handled it at the end seemed like a cheap way to close it. I expected something to come out of that, not just

"well, Theon's crazy, better throw in the towel, guys!"

I was seriously expecting her to be Ramsay's new little plaything after it.

Yeah, like i said i think a multi scene battle across the dreadfort could have been better,

like maybe theon goes with them at first and then when they are outside near the boats he runs back to ramsay because he is so screwed up inside that he does not trust her or thinks he will come after him or something.

[Charellia]

The Ramsay scene is probably my least favourite in the entire series. I can believe in dragons and white walkers, but I cannot believe that an ordinary person could fight off the ironborn without armour or proper weapons.

That's no ordinary person though. It's the psychotically awesome Ramsay Bolton.

He is not sword proof, nor is he strong enough to fend of the ironborn's weapons with a dagger.

[United Marxist Nations]

That's no ordinary person though. It's the psychotically awesome Ramsay Bolton.

The guy who plays Ramsay is just so bloody awesome at the role, its scary how good he is at it. Easily one of my favourite character of the show. But i will admit that scene was a bit lackluster, they had a big dramatic build up to it and then it was over so quickly, could have been longer. I think if they did it piece by piece throughout the episode it could have been better.

All the actors in the show are really good, I think. Emilia Clarke is a bit lackluster, but she's still alright.

[New Aerios]

The guy who plays Ramsay is just so bloody awesome at the role, its scary how good he is at it. Easily one of my favourite character of the show. But i will admit that scene was a bit lackluster, they had a big dramatic build up to it and then it was over so quickly, could have been longer. I think if they did it piece by piece throughout the episode it could have been better.

All the actors in the show are really good, I think. Emilia Clarke is a bit lackluster, but she's still alright.

Well, she certainly has two very effective ways of keeping the viewer's attention...

[Meryuma]

That's no ordinary person though. It's the psychotically awesome Ramsay Bolton.

The guy who plays Ramsay is just so bloody awesome at the role, its scary how good he is at it. Easily one of my favourite character of the show. But i will admit that scene was a bit lackluster, they had a big dramatic build up to it and then it was over so quickly, could have been longer. I think if they did it piece by piece throughout the episode it could have been better.

Yeah, it was a little anti-climactic. I hope they explore the Greyjoys and Boltons more next season. The whole arc is fascinating and Iwan Rheon and Alfie Allen are among the best actors on the show.

I also hope we finally see more Gendry. I was really intrigued to see where he goes next at the end of Season 3, and now ten episodes later we still don't know. Hopefully he meets up with Arya in Braavos.

[The Jonathanian States]

The guy who plays Ramsay is just so bloody awesome at the role, its scary how good he is at it. Easily one of my favourite character of the show. But i will admit that scene was a bit lackluster, they had a big dramatic build up to it and then it was over so quickly, could have been longer. I think if they did it piece by piece throughout the episode it could have been better.

Yeah, it was a little anti-climactic. I hope they explore the Greyjoys and Boltons more next season. The whole arc is fascinating and Iwan Rheon and Alfie Allen are among the best actors on the show.

I also hope we finally see more Gendry. I was really intrigued to see where he goes next at the end of Season 3, and now ten episodes later we still don't know. Hopefully he meets up with Arya in Braavos.

He doesn't. At least, I don't think he does in the books.

[Goldsaver]

The guy who plays Ramsay is just so bloody awesome at the role, its scary how good he is at it. Easily one of my favourite character of the show. But i will admit that scene was a bit lackluster, they had a big dramatic build up to it and then it was over so quickly, could have been longer. I think if they did it piece by piece throughout the episode it could have been better.

Yeah, it was a little anti-climactic. I hope they explore the Greyjoys and Boltons more next season. The whole arc is fascinating and Iwan Rheon and Alfie Allen are among the best actors on the show.

I also hope we finally see more Gendry. I was really intrigued to see where he goes next at the end of Season 3, and now ten episodes later we still don't know. Hopefully he meets up with Arya in Braavos.

He joins up with the Brotherhood Without Banners and, like much of their membership, becomes a cynical R'hilor-worshipping outlaw; he delivers Brienne to Lady Stoneheart due to her connection to Jaime, most likely completely aware that this would probably result in her death.

In the future, I don't really see him going to Braavos; if he joins up with Stoneheart in the show, then he's probably going to stick with her till the end.

[Duvniask]

The guy who plays Ramsay is just so bloody awesome at the role, its scary how good he is at it. Easily one of my favourite character of the show. But i will admit that scene was a bit lackluster, they had a big dramatic build up to it and then it was over so quickly, could have been longer. I think if they did it piece by piece throughout the episode it could have been better.

Yeah, it was a little anti-climactic. I hope they explore the Greyjoys and Boltons more next season. The whole arc is fascinating and Iwan Rheon and Alfie Allen are among the best actors on the show.

I also hope we finally see more Gendry. I was really intrigued to see where he goes next at the end of Season 3, and now ten episodes later we still don't know. Hopefully he meets up with Arya in Braavos.

I'm thinking they're going to do the kingsmoot with the Greyjoys next season. It will be a nice way to introduce Victarion and Euron, when it becomes relevant to the overall story.

Hopefully we'll even get to see what REALLY happened to Balon.

[New Frenco Empire]

That's no ordinary person though. It's the psychotically awesome Ramsay Bolton.

He is not sword proof, nor is he strong enough to fend of the ironborn's weapons with a dagger.

He did have a mace in his other hand and a ton of scars.

I don't care how unrealistic it seems, Ramsay is a badass. Considering I didn't think of him in that way in the books, it's just one of the few times the show has made a better change.

[Charellia]

He is not sword proof, nor is he strong enough to fend of the ironborn's weapons with a dagger.

He did have a mace in his other hand and a ton of scars.

I don't care how unrealistic it seems, Ramsay is a badass. Considering I didn't think of him in that way in the books, it's just one of the few times the show has made a better change.

I don't like when they make changes from the book then ignore the logical consequences of those changes. But I'll admit Ramsay is a pretty cool villain.

[Napkiraly]

He did have a mace in his other hand and a ton of scars.

I don't care how unrealistic it seems, Ramsay is a badass. Considering I didn't think of him in that way in the books, it's just one of the few times the show has made a better change.

I don't like when they make changes from the book then ignore the logical consequences of those changes. But I'll admit Ramsay is a pretty cool villain.

He's a cool villain. But he isn't Ramsay. I still prefer book Ramsay.

I like the changes they did with Thorne and Locke/Vargo (Locke is far superior to Hoat the Goat).

Of course, the Arya and Tywin scenes were amazing.

[Persivis]

He is not sword proof, nor is he strong enough to fend of the ironborn's weapons with a dagger.

He did have a mace in his other hand and a ton of scars.

I don't care how unrealistic it seems, Ramsay is a badass. Considering I didn't think of him in that way in the books, it's just one of the few times the show has made a better change.

Making him a badass =/= making him a better character.

Anyways I hope Stannis regains his throne.

[Persivis]

All the actors in the show are really good, I think. Emilia Clarke is a bit lackluster, but she's still alright.

Well, she certainly has two very effective ways of keeping the viewer's attention...

I honestly am very disappointed every-time the show shifts to Daenarys. She is such a writer's pet it drives me up the wall.

[New Frenco Empire]

He did have a mace in his other hand and a ton of scars.

I don't care how unrealistic it seems, Ramsay is a badass. Considering I didn't think of him in that way in the books, it's just one of the few times the show has made a better change.

Making him a badass =/= making him a better character.

Except he is a much better character in the show, due to the fact that it shows his perspective often. Iwan Rheon really brings the role to life.

Well, that, and he's good looking as opposed to the books. Can't forget that...

Anyways I hope Stannis regains his throne.

He never sat on it, so technically speaking, it would be gain. It may be his "birthright", but the throne was always King Tommen's.

[New Frenco Empire]

Well, she certainly has two very effective ways of keeping the viewer's attention...

I honestly am very disappointed every-time the show shifts to Daenarys. She is such a writer's pet it drives me up the wall.

Writer's pet? Have you not read ADWD?

[Persivis]

He never sat on it, so technically speaking, it would be gain. It may be his "birthright", but the throne was always King Tommen's.

Of course. Of the current claimants though, I am rooting for Stannis the most.

Really:

1. Stannis
2. Tommen
3. Danaerys

[Persivis]

I honestly am very disappointed every-time the show shifts to Daenarys. She is such a writer's pet it drives me up the wall.

Writer's pet? Have you not read ADWD?

She has gotten so many saving throws its ridiculous. I haven't though, I am speaking purely on the basis of the show.

No spoilers

[New Frenco Empire]

He never sat on it, so technically speaking, it would be gain. It may be his "birthright", but the throne was always King Tommen's.

Of course. Of the current claimants though, I am rooting for Stannis the most.

Really:

1. Stannis
2. Tommen
3. Danaerys

I don't see the appeal in him. He has the likability and character development of a cardboard box, imho.

Writer's pet? Have you not read ADWD?

She has gotten so many saving throws its ridiculous. I haven't though, I am speaking purely on the basis of the show.

No spoilers

Just saying, if the show stays even a little true to the books, you'll think "writer's pet" during her struggles in season 5...

[Newcrest ColdSilver]

I have to say, I hate a lot of people in Game of Thrones, but I admit they're necessary. Unfortunately. But without them, there would be no story, and the "good guys" (not that there really are any) wouldn't seem as good because there would be no contrast. And let's face it- George R.R Martin knows what he's doing.
I think.
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When nothing goes right...go left.

[Meryuma]

He has the likability and character development of a cardboard box, imho.

A cardboard box who kills/threatens to kill his friends and family members and bases most of his policy decisions on his lust for a cult leader.

(Renly = the best Baratheon.)