KingStannisFan Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Also, assuming you have all the knowledge of bad stuff that will happen so you won't meet an unfortunate fate. I'd rather be in GRRM's story. I like technology but I could live without it because I'd have a happier life there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mithras Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 I am Jon's smirking revenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caspoi Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Of course I would choose ASOIAF. If I am smart and ambitious enough I can make everyone else bow down before me, muahaha. Wouldn't hurt if I had dragons I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stannis broatheon Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Westeros. And I would start using my superior scientific knowledge to conquer the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orphalesion Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 A high noble lord who lives in a nice castle by the sea and has servants that on his back and call? Man...that does sound tempting, particularly since I could play the role of scholar lord and let others do the fighting. But I'd still be worried about the state of medical treatment in Westeros....no anesthetics.....no proper dental care.....maggots....ewww Then there are bigger, spiritual issues with living in the ASoIaF universe (at last for me) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Ravens Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 It is an appealing and romantic notion to live as a high noble Lord in Westeros, but even with all of the comforts that would bring it is still a brutal and uncomfortable world compared to the modern world we live in. Lack of flush toilets, hot and cold running water, central heating and air conditioning, health care, automobiles, high speed internet, and on and on would be sorely missed. Even living as a high lord the possibilities of getting mortally sick or injured would be much higher in Westeros. I'll stick with what I know here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balerion the kitten Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Living as a peasant in ASOIAF would suck. And (imo) living as a high Lord, or a queen would suck. No, I wouldn't want to live in westeros. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkstream Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 After reading in another thread that even the highborn only bath about once a year :ack: I'll stick with the nice clean life I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orphalesion Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 After reading in another thread that even the highborn only bath about once a year :ack: I'll stick with the nice clean life I have. Somehow I can imagine the Dornish bathing much more often and if I had to be a lord in Westeros I would accept nothing short of Dorne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot π Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 I would rather be myself so I could read the books. Have you read them yet OP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingStannisFan Posted August 29, 2015 Author Share Posted August 29, 2015 I would rather be myself so I could read the books. Have you read them yet OP? They've been sitting on my shelf since early 2013 SILLY. And as for bathing... if you live somewhere warm you can bath every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Light a wight tonight Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Winter is coming. I'll stay right where i am, thank you very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redeagl Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 I would but it will not be a happier life but it will be and exticing live that is full of adventures and misfrontunes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkstream Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 They've been sitting on my shelf since early 2013 SILLY. I know I'm looking for trouble with this question, but WHY? :bang: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bright Blue Eyes Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Hell, no. No glasses available. Bathing once in a great while. Dentistry consisting of a paif of big tongs. Heating on the base of cooked front, frozen backside. Somehow I can imagine the Dornish bathing much more often and if I had to be a lord in Westeros I would accept nothing short of Dorne. "Bathing" as in "jumping into a pond" (in the Dornish desert) or as in actually using soap? And what do you do in winter? And do you jump back into your dirty clothes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGimletEye Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Yeah, I think I would have to take a pass on the being a high lord thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkstream Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Hell, no. No glasses available. Bathing once in a great while. Dentistry consisting of a paif of big tongs. Heating on the base of cooked front, frozen backside. "Bathing" as in "jumping into a pond" (in the Dornish desert) or as in actually using soap? And what do you do in winter? And do you jump back into your dirty clothes? I was going to say that the water gardens don't sound so bad, then again, with all those children and no chlorine. :ack: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bright Blue Eyes Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 I was going to say that the water gardens don't sound so bad, then again, with all those children and no chlorine. :ack: Yes, during spring/summer/autumn, and it's only for a couple dozen at best. The other three million Dornishmen? Tough luck. And the clothes are still the same, unwashed ones you've been wearing for half a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yucef Menaerys Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 I used to fantasize about being a lord in the world of asoiaf,I fancied the idea a lot,but after a lot of thought,I have decided I would rather live as I am,the pros of being a lord are that you would be rich,have a lot of servants to tend to all your needs(which I can never get in real life),plus having stables full of horses(I do love horses),I can get to build huge and beautiful castles and lots more pluses. Cons,lack of technology,you can't even take a picture,you have to rely on paintings and drawings,lack of good medical resources which results in a lot of people dying prematurely and women dying and child birth,another problem is transportation which takes many days in westeros depending on the distance,no internet which means limited knowledge,communication is mainly by the use of ravens when you can just call someone instantly and lots lots more that will take a long time to relate,just keep in mind that this is the middle ages,so I'd rather be me in the 21st century Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Patroclo Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 It is an appealing and romantic notion to live as a high noble Lord in Westeros, but even with all of the comforts that would bring it is still a brutal and uncomfortable world compared to the modern world we live in. Lack of flush toilets, hot and cold running water, central heating and air conditioning, health care, automobiles, high speed internet, and on and on would be sorely missed. Even living as a high lord the possibilities of getting mortally sick or injured would be much higher in Westeros. I'll stick with what I know here. spot on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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