Jen'ari Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 (edited) Fellow Posters, Honored Moderators. A tragedy has engulfed our system which started right here with the taxation of The Server. Now that the last vestiges of Baratheon rule have been swept away, Westeros will appoint a new king. A Strong king. Edited July 23, 2015 by Lord Sidious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Tyrion I Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Fellow Posters, Honored Moderators. A tragedy has engulfed our system which started right here with the taxation of The Server. Now that the last vestiges of Baratheon rule have been swept away, Westeros will appoint a new king. A Strong king Hear, hear. Welcome to the boards! :cheers: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Bird Sansa Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Hi! A few years ago I was introduced to the Game of Thrones show just before season three began, and I was immediately hooked, which is no surprise coming from a Tolkien fan (unlike ASOIAF, I'd read the books before the movies). A little while later I started reading ASOIAF, and got through the beginning of book three. A few months ago I found this forum and also found how many details I've missed during my reading of the first two books. As of now, I've started over with book one, this time taking notes and highlighting bits that stand out. It's amazing how many details and clues there are on every page! I'm definitely enjoying the books much more now, and I hope to participate quite a lot on this forum since I've restarted this journey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Tyrion I Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Hi! A few years ago I was introduced to the Game of Thrones show just before season three began, and I was immediately hooked, which is no surprise coming from a Tolkien fan (unlike ASOIAF, I'd read the books before the movies). A little while later I started reading ASOIAF, and got through the beginning of book three. A few months ago I found this forum and also found how many details I've missed during my reading of the first two books. As of now, I've started over with book one, this time taking notes and highlighting bits that stand out. It's amazing how many details and clues there are on every page! I'm definitely enjoying the books much more now, and I hope to participate quite a lot on this forum since I've restarted this journey. Welcome to the boards! :cheers: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybervoodoo Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Hi :D I'm an extremely new fan of the show/books, I've just watched all 5 seasons of the show within the past 5 weeks and I'm about 1/4 of the way through the first book. I'm absolutely hooked on both the show and I'm loving the first book so far (I'll definitely be purchasing the rest of them) and I thought I'd join here to chat with other fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turumarth Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 I joined this forum a year ago, but I've only lurked and never posted until now. If memory serves, I think I'd read through nearly to the end of the 3rd book before I saw any of the series, seasons 1 and 2 being all there were at the time. Then I finished off the rest of the books fairly quickly before season 3 came out. I'm pretty much just a casual reader of the books and a casual viewer of the series, so am somewhat in awe of the knowledge of others. I am finally re-reading all the books now, and though I know I don't really know much, I occasionally want to post because I am surprised at times by what some people have been saying in reaction to Season 5. I think the biggest thing that surprises me on these forums is seeing which characters some other fans admire and/or dislike. It makes me realise that some other fans have profoundly different values than I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Tyrion I Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Hi :D I'm an extremely new fan of the show/books, I've just watched all 5 seasons of the show within the past 5 weeks and I'm about 1/4 of the way through the first book. I'm absolutely hooked on both the show and I'm loving the first book so far (I'll definitely be purchasing the rest of them) and I thought I'd join here to chat with other fans. I joined this forum a year ago, but I've only lurked and never posted until now. If memory serves, I think I'd read through nearly to the end of the 3rd book before I saw any of the series, seasons 1 and 2 being all there were at the time. Then I finished off the rest of the books fairly quickly before season 3 came out. I'm pretty much just a casual reader of the books and a casual viewer of the series, so am somewhat in awe of the knowledge of others. I am finally re-reading all the books now, and though I know I don't really know much, I occasionally want to post because I am surprised at times by what some people have been saying in reaction to Season 5. I think the biggest thing that surprises me on these forums is seeing which characters some other fans admire and/or dislike. It makes me realise that some other fans have profoundly different values than I do. Welcome to the boards, you two! :cheers: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whittyroar Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Hi! I joined the forum a week ago, but have been lurking for a while. I am a relatively new fan of the ASoIaF books as I've only started reading them a year ago. I've recently finished all the books, and I've also been a loyal viewer of the show. Actually it was the show that got me to read the books in the first place. I am hooked on the series and can't wait for Winds of Winter! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Tyrion I Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Hi! I joined the forum a week ago, but have been lurking for a while. I am a relatively new fan of the ASoIaF books as I've only started reading them a year ago. I've recently finished all the books, and I've also been a loyal viewer of the show. Actually it was the show that got me to read the books in the first place. I am hooked on the series and can't wait for Winds of Winter! :D Welcome to the boards! :cheers: And Sophie Turner as your avatar! That's nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whittyroar Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Thanks for the welcome! :) I'm so excited to be here and talk about the books/show. Sansa is one of my favourites! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Tyrion I Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Thanks for the welcome! :) I'm so excited to be here and talk about the books/show. Sansa is one of my favourites! She's my second favorite character actually. =o) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-Faceless-Woman Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Hi all! Just noticed this section of the forums (shame on me!) Started by the TV series too, as I'm not a big fan of sci-fi books. Though after reading the books, I became completely hooked to them, and now I have a lot of mixed feelings about the TV show! I've lurked on the forums and it helped understand a bits of the books. See you on the forums! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoppy Hour Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Welcome to all the new members! :cheers: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Tyrion I Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Hi all! Just noticed this section of the forums (shame on me!) Started by the TV series too, as I'm not a big fan of sci-fi books. Though after reading the books, I became completely hooked to them, and now I have a lot of mixed feelings about the TV show! I've lurked on the forums and it helped understand a bits of the books. See you on the forums! Welcome to the boards! :cheers: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-Faceless-Woman Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Cheers :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Tyrion I Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Cheers :) <smiles> It's nice to see persons writing something in return. I think it's good manners actually. =o) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceIceBaby Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Hi everyone.. Started the craze by watching TV series, now eating up the books. Big time fan of the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Tyrion I Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Hi everyone.. Started the craze by watching TV series, now eating up the books. Big time fan of the forum Welcome to the boards! :cheers: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Weirgaryen Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 OMG that's what happens in a week on holiday.... Welcome @Lord Sidious, are there any surviving Strong family members out there? How will they be appointed king? Ser Robert ain't very talkative, last time I was listening and he is not a real Strong, now is he? Welcome @Little Bird Sansa, when I read his books, there still weren't any Tolkien movies, meaning mine was no particular accomplishment at the time :) ... Yes, I like Game and Swords best among the 5 main series' books. Game is the most dense and poetic, it is packed. Swords is also very dynamic. Feast and Dance should be read the way noted in my signature, for the richest effect. Welcome @cybervoodoo, have fun and keep reading, it is a very joyful journey! Welcome @Turumarth, I think the biggest thing that surprises me on these forums is seeing which characters some other fans admire and/or dislike. It makes me realise that some other fans have profoundly different values than I do. Of course all of them were written by the same genius author. Even with Victarion you can admire his fearlessness and revel in an utter and complete immersion in stupidity. :-) Bienvenue @Le Papillon, let's face the long watch and wait together. Welcome @A-Faceless-Woman, yes, there are lots of things other readers noticed that are worth a second (or third or fourth etc.) read :) Welcome @IceIceBaby, let the Winds of Winter chill you through :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-Faceless-Woman Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Thanks Jon! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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