[GENERAL DISCUSSION] [SPOILERS] HBO's Game of Thrones Series

**Lynx54321** · June 10, 2011, 11:03 AM

Originally Posted by Sanguinary Guardian

We haven't seen the Kingsguard in combat situation yet, so, they may not be using shield when on guard duties. Lannister and Stark troops in King's Landing are on guard duty, rather than troops in the field (In Tywin's encampment in the last episode, we got a glimpse of a Lannister shield). As for Ser Vardis, I thought the battle was well done. In the books, it is mentioned that he got tired and such, though I don't know how to use a shield, so, I can't judge the way he was depicted.

Should be really interesting to see how the series depicts the battles coming up, they might be able to get away with not showing Bolton getting mashed up by Tywin but they have to show Robb's battles in the woods and at the camps.

**bitterhowl** · June 10, 2011, 11:48 AM

I rewatched Syrio's scene and i have to say it looks too staged for me. He moves slowly, the opponents freeze, waiting for his actions - especially one man, grabbed by the coat. I love GRRM not for the only action, i like the series. But the fightng scenes look unconvincingly for me. Except Ned and Jame's fight.

**alexej** · June 10, 2011, 12:06 PM

Originally Posted by Sanguinary Guardian

We haven't seen the Kingsguard in combat situation yet, so, they may not be using shield when on guard duties. Lannister and Stark troops in King's Landing are on guard duty, rather than troops in the field (In Tywin's encampment in the last episode, we got a glimpse of a Lannister shield). As for Ser Vardis, I thought the battle was well done. In the books, it is mentioned that he got tired and such, though I don't know how to use a shield, so, I can't judge the way this was depicted.

Yes we saw awesome Stark shields too, even worn by soldiers, just not in combat, we`ll see more in action soon I hope

I am noob with sword and shield but i rarely let any oponent between sword and shield with his weapon not to mention whole body

though i wear no armor in my practice battles and longest time i was able to fight totally without pause was around 8-10 minutes. It consumes stamina like hell... Fight Vardis vs Bronn was not 3 minutes long in series however.
Scene with Syrio was good enough for me, i just did not wanted him to die at all

As i expected they skipped both fights, Tyrions and Robbs too

but somehow it was great and awesome again. Shagga was looking cool with those battle-axes

**road2discovery** · June 13, 2011, 12:39 AM

yeah lame that they skipped the battles but still a very good episode. the scene at baelors sept was really good. i got on the hbo message boards and people who've never read the books are freaking the

out.

**donions** · June 13, 2011, 03:59 AM

I wanted to see Kingslayer in action, he destroys 5-6 knights in the book in that battle. That was the last chance to show off his sword skills before he gets stumpy.
Same thing happened on Rome all the time too, they'd sure the lead up to a battle, then it's over. Too expensive I suppose.

I knew Eddard was going to die tonight, but im still sad...I feel for my poor emotions if the show makes it far enough to show the Red Wedding.

**Double A** · June 13, 2011, 05:01 AM

Theoretically, if one did not have HBO, how would one watch this series?

(Y'know, since it's been going for 3 months)

**khatmar** · June 13, 2011, 05:02 AM

True. And I dont think they will get Nikolai Coster-Waldau for the second season because Jaime doesnt make any significant appearance in A Clash of Kings, does he?

**HannibalExMachina** · June 13, 2011, 07:46 AM

just sayin

**Captain Zoran** · June 13, 2011, 09:06 AM

Originally Posted by HannibalExMachina

just sayin

That one made me fall off my chair with chestpains. Well done.

**HannibalExMachina** · June 13, 2011, 09:50 AM

btw, anyone browsed the "new" post count ranks of twc?

Sansa 34000

**Jaime Goldenhand** · June 13, 2011, 10:22 AM

Are they all hate posts

**HannibalExMachina** · June 13, 2011, 11:07 AM

mmh, is it possible to make 34000 hate posts without being banned forever?

**bitterhowl** · June 13, 2011, 12:42 PM

What about Tywin's gold armour in series? And Jaime's too? And what about Shae???

**Jaime Goldenhand** · June 13, 2011, 12:53 PM

Those are just small things that I really wish they would include. I found myself saying WTF! when I heard shae talking.

**~~victory of flags~~** · June 13, 2011, 12:56 PM

loved this sries

is there any plan to remake other books by the same author??

well, not remake but reimagine by another medium??

**Jaime Goldenhand** · June 13, 2011, 01:37 PM

Doubt it.

**BunnyPoopCereal** · June 13, 2011, 03:50 PM

Episode 9 was simply stunning, the best thing about this series is that you dont know what will be happening next, as opposed to today's shows and movies you can almost always know what will happen next, but not on this I cant wait for the season finale I dont know what Ill do with myself waiting this long

**Jaime Goldenhand** · June 13, 2011, 06:34 PM

Have you not read the books

This is going to be fun

**Double A** · June 13, 2011, 07:55 PM

BPC made it worse.

I CAN'T FIND IT ANYWHERE (on a website I trust)!!!

**Dux** · June 14, 2011, 11:03 AM

Originally Posted by Double A

BPC made it worse.

I CAN'T FIND IT ANYWHERE (on a website I trust)!!!

well theoretically i know how to. But it's against the rules to tell. Maybe in riddle form:

There is a bay, a bay where pirates dwell, there you can search, search game of thrones.

O man what a great episode that was, it's pretty funny reading or seeing reactions from people who have never read the books.

Like:

be sure to watch his review