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Not a book reader, eh? With regards to Jon not knowing about Rast, it's implied that he knows. It's a technique often used in film making. I have no idea what Locke was going to do with Bran, but you don't really need to tie up a cripple. Also Rickon is still alive, and maybe Locke was going to ask Bran about that. As to the rest, especially LF and Lysa, I suggest you read the books. LF is quite the clever fellow.

8/10 because I was feeling generous, but it could go as low as 6/10.

A solid 8, if not factoring in the book. A 1 if thinking of the book. But not thinking of the book, I liked most of the episode minus the anti-climactic taking of Meereen.

When you obsess on a daily basis about ASOIAF, it's kinda hard to see the show in a different light and not compare it to the books. Personally, I've gotten better at separating the two, but they will never be fully separated. Unlike in the first two seasons, I have started with the 3rd season to appreciate the non-book stuff, but I still cheer and clap when a favorite scene from the books is well portrayed. So that's that.

Sansa's escape = 8 - what was up with Littlefinger's accent? Margaery & Olenna = 6 - not a bad scene, but nothing special either The Sept of Baelor = 10 - between Tywin immediately taking Tommen under his wing and the one sex scene that was not gratuitous, this was excellent Arya & The Hound = 10 - great chemistry between the two Sam & Gilly = 6 - more awkwardness from Sam, but interesting setup with Mole's Town Dragonstone = 7 - started with more Stannis butchery but he did say one line the real Stannis would have said (the pantry line, not the history book line) + Shireen continues to impress and +1 for Monty Python reference The Brothel = 1 - seems the Red Viper is getting the Stannis treatment from the writers; at least they finally touched on his poison knowledge; still no mention of his nickname Tyrion & Pod = 10 - very touching and great acting The Wildling Attack = 6 - the cannibalism is going a bit too far, but a fairly good action scene Castle Black = 9 - Other than reducing the NW's numbers much more than they should have, the rest of the scene was pretty good; Kit continues to impress this season Daenerys = 7 - Meereen looks great; I was not too impressed with the duel (too short, and the whole positioning was a bit awkward); nice use of mangonels, though I hope they won't have the slaves do all the fighting Average grade = 7.3/10, rounding down to 7 for the vote.

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9.5/10 Liked everything except the blue rose. Only one woman should have that, and her name is not Daenerys Targaryen.

Other than Third Age and Stainless Steel I have not tried any of these mods. I know Planet War was recently released, and it just looks weird. Some of the other ones, like the Kingdoms Grand Campaign, look very similar to Stainless Steel. And I've just noticed they are working on a 7.0 version for SS. Nice! Also that Arthurian mod is for Rome TW, not Medieval 2, so make sure you have that installed. There is also a Warhammer mod. I have not tried it, though. If are going to try Third Age, make sure to also install Patch 3.2 and try the sub-mod MOS which adds a bunch of cool stuff.

9/10. Almost perfect, and certainly one of the most entertaining episodes thanks to Tyrion the Drunk. Also, I couldn't help but applaud to the Sam the Slayer scene. The way the Other broke the steel sword and then himself got shattered by the dagger was amazing. Wish we had Coldhands in there, though. He might still show up otherwise how will Sam find the hidden door in the Wall.

7/10 The Wall climb was excellent, Ros's death was a shocker (because that's about the only thing that can shock us readers), Bolton, Jaime and Brienne scene was good, as was Ramsay's torture of Theon. The guy is very much more than a match for Joffrey in the psycho rankings. The rest of the episode was kinda weak. Didn't like the Melisandre showing up and taking Gendry, not because it was far off from the books, but simply because the plot moved in a non-sensical way. Even Melisandre with her fires would not have been able to find the BWB. Oh, and did Loras really say "French sleeves?" Cause if he did, that would definitely make it the worst line in the entire series.

TEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Despite the diminishing of Loras's character and the dead babies (that was a WTF moment) Pleasantly surprised at seeing Yunkai on the map, as well as Grey Worm. The fight between the Hound and Beric was excellent, but the highlight was Jaime's story and how it ended "My name is Jaime"

10/10 just because of the Queen of Thorns and the mention of Howland Reed. Catetlyn's scene with what's her name could have been much worse, but thankfully it wasn't.

Do not freeze yourself!!!

I think 7/10, with the Tyrion/Tywin dialogue and Barristan being the high points of the episode. Margaery playing Mother Teresa and Robb at Harrenhal the lower points.

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How do you know? There is no evidence of this in the show.

8/10 This episodes had ups and downs. One definite up was the last scene. All morning the "Three Blasts" theme played in my head, as did that image of the Other. The House of the Undying was not bad, especially the image of the throne room, because that is how I imagine it will look like at one point before the end of the series. Worst parts: the sack of Winterfell and the ruining of Robb's character (and as always Ros)

Regarding Hollywoodizing Stannis and other major characters in any movie/show, it's the fact that they rarely given them helmets. Stannis could have had his head crushed. But this episode: 10 10 10 10 10, 10 on everything!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Did you try uninstalling it and installing it again? Are you playing with the CD, or did you get a fix/crack to play without it? What version did you get? I have the Gold Edition, which has the vanilla + Kingdoms together.

8/10 Yeah I try not to judge by the book, but some things didn't make sense so -1 for that, and Jaqen hasn't changed his face -1 for that.

What Werthead said. Meanwhile to pass the time I recommend you play the original Medieval 2 and the Kingdoms expansion, just to be familiar with it, and then try another great mod: Third Age Total War 3.1 which is in Middle-earth.

I have officially given up comparing the plot of the books with that of the show. The only thing I'm still hanging on to is the character portrayal. I never liked how Renly was portrayed, and for the new characters, I don't like Roose Bolton, because he is too lively, and I am not sure about Xaro. I am giving this episode 10 (and should probably give better grades to the previous ones, too) It was exciting and entertaining. Actually the episode deserves a 10 on Joffrey getting slapped alone. I loved the interaction between Tywin and Arya and Lorch's timely assassination. The scene in the streets of King's Landing, and especially the Hound rescuing Sansa was gold. Also Jon & Ygritte were funny. I didn't quite like how the episode began, it felt too rushed, but Rodrik's execution was a powerful moment. I am not sure what to think about Dany's last scene, but one could wonder why this didn't happen in the book as well.

Gave it an 8. Seeing Stannis's fleet gives me hope for the Blackwater.

I am sure in 30 pages others have brought this up, but if not: Has anyone else thought that the old woman imprisoned with Arya at Harrenhal who says they killed her son was a very close image of Lady Stoneheart, minus the face scars?

I am going to try to do that. I gave it a 7 because of the increased deviations from the book, but it probably deserves a 9. It will be difficult to forget about the book when watching the show. Maybe as long as my favorite scenes are there, I will be happy. In fact the only part I frowned upon was the quick jumping between scenes regarding Renly and Stannis. One moment Littlefinger is touring around Renly's camp, then Renly and Stannis are meeting (NO PEACH!!!) and then Davos is rowing Melisandre to... where? There is no mention of Storm's End and why Davos had to take Mel into a cave with iron bars that didn't use to be there.