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  1.   On 9/21/2022 at 3:49 PM, WhiteVeils said:

    It's clear in WOT they're trying to hint that it's a Future post apocalyptic Earth, so in some ways it needs to be even more creative...have that hint of modernity with their medieval.  Also, most of the people we've seen (save Suian in full regalia) are not the elites that GOT focus on. Those  'peasants' are the primary cast, and need to be distinct. GOT doesn't have many middle class folks.

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    I'm not sure I understand.  Do you mean references to Sho-wings, Jo-cars, shocklances, and a Mercedes hood ornament/emblem in a museum are not enough for a TV audience?

  2.   On 9/20/2022 at 11:01 AM, notpropaganda73 said:

    Episode 4 was poor imo. It's been a mixed bag of a series so far. The good elements I really like but they feel few and far between. 

     

    I was glad not to see the Harfoots this episode but I feel this means they'll feature heavily soon. As an Irish person the more I see them the more annoyed I get. Lazy tropes. 

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    No Harfoots?  I'm in!  Forgot to watch it this weekend - which probably indicates how much I like it.  Don't hate it, but obviously not waiting with bated breath either...

  3.   On 9/16/2022 at 4:19 AM, Torgolpuff said:

    DojoToad, Ok, I did ask for a challenge (note to self; always be careful what you ask for) 

    Keeping in theme I think you will need a Rand Al Thor, a Halwin Norry and possibly a Sebban Balwar to help with that one. 

    My wife and I run a small business here in NZ and are facing similar challenges, although sounds like on a smaller scale. Where we are people are looking for more Artisan / home grown locally made etc. 

    For you I imagine you've already looked at costs and checked out alt suppliers etc. I worked for a large company back in my corporate days that would come and do a green assessment of how you are running your business to save power cost etc., it got down to switching off computers at night and changing to LED bulbs. I don't know where you are the company was General Electric. Not sure if they still offer that service.

    Any way I wish you the best of luck resolving your challenges.

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    You mentioned providing an example from the books.  I would add Min to your list.  But a group of characters is not an example/analogy...

     

    Or maybe I misunderstood your challenge?

  4.   On 9/15/2022 at 6:42 AM, DojoToad said:

    I manage a manufacturing plant.  Due to inflation and supply chain issues raw material costs have sky rocketed - when I can get them at all.  As a result, the company is in a cash-poor situation.  I need to keep inventory levels down but still supply customers.  I need inventory to supply customers, but inventory kills the bottom line.  Finding balance is difficult...

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    @Torgolpuff - you asked for a challenge,,,

  5.   On 9/15/2022 at 3:25 PM, KakitaOCU said:

     

    It wouldn't, just like a trans individual's genetics don't change.  Trans people are what they are.  Trans men are men, Trans women are women.  In the imaginary world of WoT your One Power Connection doesn't change.

    Which even further allows a "Woman" dragon since it could be an AMAB individual.   Because 1000's year old prophecies are unreliable and prone to misunderstanding.

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    Thank you for the response.  I appreciate the thoughtfulness rather than being attacked for not using the correct terminology while I learn.

     

    If I'm understanding you right - genetics stays the same, but gender (or gender identity) doesn't necessarily match AMAB/AFAB.  Correct?  But I wouldn't be surprised if I messed it up...

     

    Would be interested to see if the show decides to tackle it - especially in a channeler.

  6.   On 9/15/2022 at 1:35 PM, CaddySedai said:

    people do forget that SOME of the audience might not have read the books so there is an off possibility the reveal was shocking. Since they do lean so hard into the other characters 😛

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    Some?  I imagine that MOST of the audience haven't read the books.  Who does that anymore?  And I think it was said that they were leaning into non-readers with how the show was written.  I would be curious to know how many non-readers were shocked by Rand's designation as the Dragon.

     

    Guess it would have been more shocking for us (readers) had someone other than Rand been named.

     

     

  7.   On 9/15/2022 at 12:06 AM, Torgolpuff said:

    I think the casting was ok. I didn't like it when they changed the story line at all. IDK why poor Perrin had a wife let alone had to kill her by accident. Having that burden would massively change the development arc of a person and therefore the Leader he ultimately becomes in the book. Moiraine having a intimate relationship with the Amrylin? I mean really? did we actually need that? 

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    Yes and no.  There is always a market for sexy time in TV, movies, and lit.

     

    Jordan never 'showed' Egwene and Rand's relationship as being carnal.  But it is not that big a leap to assume it was happening.  Fast forwarding Nynaeve and Lan's relationship, I think, was a bit too quick for the romantic in me based on what I 'knew' of the book characters.  Siuan and Moiraine was unexpected as their current relationship was not portrayed as physical at all in the books - but was not out of left field either considering their relationship as novices.

     

    I think all three of the relationships could have been handled better, but that is based on my own opinions/sensitivities.  Other folks probably think they should have gone further...

  8. I manage a manufacturing plant.  Due to inflation and supply chain issues raw material costs have sky rocketed - when I can get them at all.  As a result, the company is in a cash-poor situation.  I need to keep inventory levels down but still supply customers.  I need inventory to supply customers, but inventory kills the bottom line.  Finding balance is difficult...

  9.   On 9/14/2022 at 8:37 PM, WhiteVeils said:

    Given how little information it is, it is much more likely a mental or physical illness for him or someone close to him, and privacy should be respected. It's probably not funny at all.

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    Of course his privacy should be respected. I was trying to contrast him against all the big self promoters out there. I hope his leaving was not not caused by some tragedy. But I’m also still curious. Not keeping me up at night - we’ll find out someday or not…

  10.   On 9/14/2022 at 2:05 PM, holger said:

    AppleTV's adaptation is an extremely loose adaptation, to the point that it should probably not even be called an adaptation, but more of a "TV show inspired by ...". Other than the names of the main characters and places, and the overall concept of psychohistory, almost everything is different. Neither plots not character arcs were maintained from the original, and most of the show plots were invented for the show. 

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    Sounds like they could have done that with another show as well...

  11.   On 9/14/2022 at 4:37 AM, VooDooNut said:

     

    I agree, however, that Barney deserves his privacy. It seems to be a rare commodity these days.

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    ... more rare based on technology and all the different ways people communicate.  But have to admit I'd like to know:

    • Artistic differences
    • Better offer
    • COVID
    • Just not interested anymore

    Not saying this applies to Barney, but always laugh when a celebrity is always putting themselves out their to promote themselves and their successes - and then ask for privacy when they or someone in their family/inner circle screws up.

  12.   On 9/13/2022 at 7:11 PM, SinisterDeath said:

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    Yeah, it's an unsubstantiated rumor. 

    One that was oft circulated by right-wing media outlets & groups attempting to push the narrative that the WoT Production was overly Woke, and forced out a brilliant actor over refusal to get vaccinated against Covid. You know, the vaccine a lot of those groups think is a hoax. 😉 

    Light I hate the stupid politics people make up.
    Back in my day, if we disliked a show, we changed the channel. 😄

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    What right-wing media was defending Barney from our woke Overlords?

  13.   On 9/13/2022 at 4:50 PM, Dagon Thyne said:

     They did know about the existence of the true power and that it was a tainted version of the one power is 1 power used by the dark .  This was the reason for their hesitation to use the one power to try to refill him.  They feared that it would be tainted in some way.  This was confirmed by Robert Jordan.  

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    So they thought the true power was tainted but didn't consider that their use of the one power might taint it as well?  I'm not sure I'm following...

  14.   On 9/13/2022 at 5:13 PM, Skipp said:

    Is this actually confirmed because I don't believe there has been any official word on why he left.  This reasoning seems probable but I don't think we know and we probably shouldn't speculate too much.

     

     

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    That's the most popular theory - and does make sense given the times, but I have not seen anything definitive as to why Barney left or was booted.

  15.   On 9/13/2022 at 4:46 PM, Dagon Thyne said:

     To be fair Barney leaving was related to covid he left because he did not want to get a vaccine which was mandatory for all cast and crew.   That's why they simply let him out of his contract it is contract they couldn't force him to take the vaccine against his will though they just said take it or go home.

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    I understand that Barney leaving put them in a tough spot.

     

    My main point is that Rafe and company knew their budget and running time before they started shooting.

     

    COVID complicated life for everyone.

  16.   On 8/31/2022 at 12:43 AM, MasterAblar said:

    I can barely muster up interest to start watching shows so I'm certainly not one to hesitate walking away from one. Which is weird because I'm the total opposite when it comes to books. WoT is probably the first series in a very long time that I've actually planned to watch before it came out.

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    Right.  In fact, WoT was probably the only show that I have ever looked forward to before the premiere.  I was never one to study up on the next offerings for the new TV season.  But I may be forgetting something...

     

    In any case, it is definitely the only show I've ever promoted before the premiere.  Won't make that mistake again.  I had to do a lot of backtracking with folks I had been pumping up the show to.  Watch the show first before deciding to be a champion for it.

  17.   On 9/9/2022 at 6:12 PM, WhiteVeils said:

    I admit I nearly dropped the series after Rahvin's death.  It was too much, all at once, and it just seemed to be ridiculous. It took me a while to pick the series up again. So you're right about everyone's camel having a different breaking point.

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    Rahvin's death wasn't too much for me, but Perrin chasing Faile nearly was - seemed so out of character for him.  Not the chasing, but seemingly abandoning all his other responsibilities.

     

    Too be honest, it wouldn't have made me quit.  There was too much else I wanted to see how it would turn out.  But I hated most of the arc from both Perrin's and Faile's side.

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