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re: GoT = Deus ex Machina Factory
Posted on 8/24/17 at 3:13 pm to iluvdatiger
Posted on 8/24/17 at 3:13 pm to iluvdatiger
You do know what this means right?
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Posted on 8/24/17 at 3:20 pm to molsusports
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Anyway, I can give a pass for the battle of the bastards because it does seem plausible for tactical reasons to wait until the last minute to flank and overrun Bolton forces. IMO the resurrection of Jon clearly does not qualify because we had seen characters be resurrected before and Jon is the metaphor for Ice and Fire, a person of importance enough to be worth bringing back.
I agree with that, and you also have to view it not only as each single event but also each even in the course of a show together and in comparison with one another. When looking at the whole is when it starts to devalue the story to a small degree, at least for me.
Posted on 8/24/17 at 3:35 pm to iluvdatiger
quote:No shite.
This phrase should be banned
If people don't like it, they don't have to watch.
Posted on 8/24/17 at 3:41 pm to shel311
quote:That is kind of the point, though. GOT made a name for itself by killing off main characters, unlike any other show I can think of. They are now employing the more common approach of fooling the audience into thinking characters are dead/dying, but then later revealing them still alive. I am losing that sense of worry that was part of the viewing experience.
Is this really different from most shows with action/drama?
Posted on 8/24/17 at 4:10 pm to Speedy G
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I am losing that sense of worry that was part of the viewing experience.
I'm not necessarily concerned this season but all bets will absolutely be off in the final season. There's been far too much talk about the series ending in a manner where not everyone will survive and it'll be "bittersweet" (per GRRM himself).
Posted on 8/24/17 at 4:40 pm to Sneaky__Sally
quote:Quit watching then
All that matters is does it make for good and compelling storytelling?
quote:Quit watching then.
For me, jon being dumb and getting saved all the time isn't compelling
quote:I have to assume that you caught your gf rubbing one out to a Kit Harrington poster.
what kind of a-hole willingly chooses to go take the black at the beginning of the series like that
Posted on 8/24/17 at 4:44 pm to Sneaky__Sally
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- not to mention, what kind of a-hole willingly chooses to go take the black at the beginning of the series like that.
What? He took the Black because he thought he was a bastard and wasn't going to be anything more than one of Robb's advisors.
Posted on 8/24/17 at 4:50 pm to 1BamaRTR
And on top of that, I have no doubt Ned agreed with the call, if not pushed it, knowing who Jon is and the safety The Watch would provide him should a certain Baratheon King ever find out.
Posted on 8/24/17 at 5:00 pm to King George
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Quit watching then
na - i'm good.
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I have to assume that you caught your gf rubbing one out to a Kit Harrington poster.
why i don't think i've mentioned him ever on this board... you missed on that one.
Posted on 8/24/17 at 5:02 pm to 1BamaRTR
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- not to mention, what kind of a-hole willingly chooses to go take the black at the beginning of the series like that.
What? He took the Black because he thought he was a bastard and wasn't going to be anything more than one of Robb's advisors.
I mean it seems a pretty shite reason to go live on a big ice wall with no women. Just not a very "relatable" decision.
it was just a joke anyway ... but still
This post was edited on 8/24/17 at 5:05 pm
Posted on 8/24/17 at 5:30 pm to theunknownknight
anyone using GoT = Deus ex Machina Factory, well just say no to posting.
Posted on 8/24/17 at 5:53 pm to theunknownknight
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theunknownknight
This was always bound to happen. The holes Martin dug in the books are not very easy to get out of. The TV series has done a remarkable job keeping the subject fresh. Martin will never finish the series for this very reason. He can now officially blame HBO if people don't like it and let people finish the literature version with their own opinions and stories.
We're past the point of anyone criticizing the first 5 books. GRRM is in the clear.
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