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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2020/07/05 05:55:10
Subject: The Witcher TV Series on Netflix trailer page 8
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Proud Triarch Praetorian
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LordofHats wrote: Dreadwinter wrote:The one that everybody just shrugged off as crap, even the forums dedicated to Moorcock decided this was a bunch of crap.
The first clue is the title. I've never seen a more solid example of "I don't think that word means what you think it means."
Yeah, it is really kinda strange. It would be like saying Master Chief is plagiarizing Doom Marine. They both have green armor, use guns, and are unstoppable forces. That sure is plagiarism!
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2020/07/05 06:25:49
Subject: The Witcher TV Series on Netflix trailer page 8
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Secret Force Behind the Rise of the Tau
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Dreadwinter wrote: LordofHats wrote: Dreadwinter wrote:The one that everybody just shrugged off as crap, even the forums dedicated to Moorcock decided this was a bunch of crap.
The first clue is the title. I've never seen a more solid example of "I don't think that word means what you think it means."
Yeah, it is really kinda strange. It would be like saying Master Chief is plagiarizing Doom Marine. They both have green armor, use guns, and are unstoppable forces. That sure is plagiarism!
Everyone knows both are secretly just plagiarized from the GM Spartan!
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2021/12/19 14:08:41
Subject: The Witcher TV Series on Netflix trailer page 8
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Proud Triarch Praetorian
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*guttural throat chanting* Arise from your grave, long forgotten thread! BACK TO THE FRONT! You are needed for the new season of The Witcher!
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2021/12/19 14:22:44
Subject: The Witcher TV Series on Netflix trailer page 8
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Norn Queen
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Much better than what I remember of the first. They ditched the jumping around through different time periods shtick and just did a linear story. Works a lot better. Also the monsters are awesome.
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These are my opinions. This is how I feel. Others may feel differently. This needs to be stated for some reason.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2021/12/19 15:07:30
Subject: The Witcher TV Series on Netflix trailer page 8
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The Marine Standing Behind Marneus Calgar
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Watched the first 2 episodes of the new season, enjoying it so far.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2021/12/19 15:56:51
Subject: The Witcher TV Series on Netflix trailer page 8
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The New Miss Macross!
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I'm enjoying it so far and am about 4 episodes in. What I'm not missing is the confusing and unexplained non-linear storytelling. I know they were trying something new but I don't think it worked in Season 1.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2021/12/19 17:40:48
Subject: The Witcher TV Series on Netflix trailer page 8
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Fixture of Dakka
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warboss wrote:I'm enjoying it so far and am about 4 episodes in. What I'm not missing is the confusing and unexplained non-linear storytelling. I know they were trying something new but I don't think it worked in Season 1.
Just wait, there's a scene with the bard where they make fun of it.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2021/12/19 18:31:21
Subject: The Witcher TV Series on Netflix trailer page 8
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Knight of the Inner Circle
Montreal, QC Canada
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Finished it this morning. It was thoroughly enjoyable and I will probably give it another run through as my background noise as I paint.
Only people I've seen who have a problem with it are (as always) the book fans who are upset it is not proper adaptation. Which continues to confirm my practice of never reading the source material until AFTER the show is done.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2021/12/19 18:47:37
Subject: The Witcher TV Series on Netflix trailer page 8
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Dashing Super Valkyrie Flying Ace
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Commodus Leitdorf wrote:Finished it this morning. It was thoroughly enjoyable and I will probably give it another run through as my background noise as I paint.
Only people I've seen who have a problem with it are (as always) the book fans who are upset it is not proper adaptation. Which continues to confirm my practice of never reading the source material until AFTER the show is done.
I read some of the short stories, and am in no way interested on reading the actual books. The games, though, I am very much a fan.
I haven't yet finished the whole season, but I'm having fun with it so far. The budget increase is also noticeable, and the removal of the scrotum armor, welcome.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2021/12/19 19:54:40
Subject: The Witcher TV Series on Netflix trailer page 8
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Secret Force Behind the Rise of the Tau
USA
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Lance845 wrote:Much better than what I remember of the first. They ditched the jumping around through different time periods shtick and just did a linear story. Works a lot better. Also the monsters are awesome.
I was hoping this would be the case and that I'd be able to enjoy the series more.
I was correct and am content.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2021/12/19 20:21:38
Subject: The Witcher TV Series on Netflix trailer page 8
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Knight of the Inner Circle
Montreal, QC Canada
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I mean I kinda get why people had trouble with the first season. I figured out the jumping timeline pretty quickly, but I accept it was difficult due to how poorly it was handled. It was also a by product of the first season being made based on all the short stories, while season 2 is based on the first full novel so its much more linear.
Does suck that all these fantasy shows are coming out NOW. What the hell else am I going to watch now? (besides the Witcher again)
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2021/12/19 22:33:11
Subject: The Witcher TV Series on Netflix trailer page 8
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The New Miss Macross!
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ccs wrote: warboss wrote:I'm enjoying it so far and am about 4 episodes in. What I'm not missing is the confusing and unexplained non-linear storytelling. I know they were trying something new but I don't think it worked in Season 1.
Just wait, there's a scene with the bard where they make fun of it.
Looking forward to it! One thing I forgot to mention is that I enjoy the somewhat renewed focus on the actual witcher in the WITCHER. I realize it's mostly a by-product of him meeting up with Ciri at the end of last season but I'm ok with that as a consolation prize. The almost even three way split combined with hidden non-linear storytelling detracted from the first season.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2021/12/19 22:55:07
Subject: The Witcher TV Series on Netflix trailer page 8
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Norn Queen
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Well, one of the first episodes of the new season is one of the first short stories in the first book except now Ciri is there. So...
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These are my opinions. This is how I feel. Others may feel differently. This needs to be stated for some reason.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2021/12/20 01:38:56
Subject: The Witcher TV Series on Netflix trailer page 8
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Owns Whole Set of Skullz Techpriests
Versteckt in den Schatten deines Geistes.
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Watched it all yesterday. I was very happy when Dandelion showed up again. He's great fun.
I hope this is all leading to the coup and the Lodge of Sorceressessesessses (that's how you spell that, right?), 'cause that seems like it could be an interesting plot to take.
Plus we're introduced to Phillipa, and she's a big deal. Dykstra was fantastic. Good casting.
Here's hoping for Regis in season 3!
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2021/12/20 03:16:23
Subject: Re:The Witcher TV Series on Netflix trailer page 8
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[DCM]
Crazed Bloodkine
Baltimore, Maryland
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I know feth all about the booksource material, having only played Witcher 3, but man do I feel very strongly that they did my boy Eskel dirty….
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"Sometimes the only victory possible is to keep your opponent from winning." - The Emperor, from The Outcast Dead.
"Tell your gods we are coming for them, and that their realms will burn as ours did." -Thostos Bladestorm
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2021/12/20 07:34:37
Subject: The Witcher TV Series on Netflix trailer page 8
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Waaagh! Ork Warboss
Italy
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I'm currently re-watching season 1 after reading all the books and although I did like the tv series when it was released I'm definitely appreciating it much more. There's a lot to catch if you're familiar with the books, that of course I missed the first time.
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About Regis and Milva I really hope they do a good a job, they're both amazing characters in the novels. Bonhart as well.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2021/12/20 09:47:33
Subject: The Witcher TV Series on Netflix trailer page 8
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Dakka Veteran
South East London
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I made a point of going back and watching Season 1 again, before season 2 (just because I had forgotten so much).
I have to say, it is much better on a second viewing! Enjoyed it way more this time.
And I've watched the first 3 episodes of Season 2 and loving it so far.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2021/12/20 13:14:26
Subject: The Witcher TV Series on Netflix trailer page 8
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5th God of Chaos! (Yea'rly!)
The Great State of Texas
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warboss wrote:I'm enjoying it so far and am about 4 episodes in. What I'm not missing is the confusing and unexplained non-linear storytelling. I know they were trying something new but I don't think it worked in Season 1.
It was different, but this is good to. Three episodes in. I am quite impressed with Cavill in this.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2021/12/20 13:28:20
Subject: The Witcher TV Series on Netflix trailer page 8
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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H.B.M.C. wrote:Watched it all yesterday. I was very happy when Dandelion showed up again. He's great fun.
I hope this is all leading to the coup and the Lodge of Sorceressessesessses (that's how you spell that, right?), 'cause that seems like it could be an interesting plot to take.
Plus we're introduced to Phillipa, and she's a big deal. Dykstra was fantastic. Good casting.
Here's hoping for Regis in season 3!
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2021/12/20 15:41:26
Subject: The Witcher TV Series on Netflix trailer page 8
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The New Miss Macross!
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ccs wrote: warboss wrote:I'm enjoying it so far and am about 4 episodes in. What I'm not missing is the confusing and unexplained non-linear storytelling. I know they were trying something new but I don't think it worked in Season 1.
Just wait, there's a scene with the bard where they make fun of it.
I got to the part and enjoyed it. Not technically fourth wall breaking but definitely a self aware in universe joke.
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For those like me who haven't read the books or played the games, are you remembering character names outside of the main trio of heroes and the major villains? Other than Vessemir, I'm not. I don't know if that's a failure on my part though. I had to search the wiki for some of the names mentioned above to see who they were. Once I saw the pics then I knew who they were ("Oh, that's the other witcher who died gruesomely early on") but the names didn't stick with me (whether on the wizard's council or other non-Geralt/Vessimir witchers).
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2021/12/20 22:46:36
Subject: The Witcher TV Series on Netflix trailer page 8
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Owns Whole Set of Skullz Techpriests
Versteckt in den Schatten deines Geistes.
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warboss wrote:For those like me who haven't read the books, are you remembering character names outside of the main trio of heroes and the major villains?
Yes, but because I have experience from the games.
So when Dijkstra first showed up, I said out loud "Oh he's a right bastard, that one!" because I remember him from Witcher 3. When Philippa Eilhart showed up I gasped, because I know she's a bigger deal later on. When fething Eredin appears, riding at the front of the Wild Hunt, that was pretty cool. The various kings - Vizimir (more his son, Radovid), Henselt, Foltest and Demavend - I all recognise because of the games as well.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2021/12/20 23:54:31
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The New Miss Macross!
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Good point. I should have excluded the games as well as they're a great source of familiarity too. Of course that significantly reduces the potential pool of respondents further.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2021/12/21 00:18:03
Subject: Re:The Witcher TV Series on Netflix trailer page 8
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Proud Triarch Praetorian
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nels1031 wrote:I know feth all about the booksource material, having only played Witcher 3, but man do I feel very strongly that they did my boy Eskel dirty….
He isn't in the books a lot and doesn't really have any significant roles. But that didn't happen to him for sure.
He isn't in the books much because he is busy with...
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2021/12/21 02:42:19
Subject: The Witcher TV Series on Netflix trailer page 8
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Owns Whole Set of Skullz Techpriests
Versteckt in den Schatten deines Geistes.
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Can you elaborate on that Dreadwinter?
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2021/12/21 02:44:53
Subject: The Witcher TV Series on Netflix trailer page 8
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Proud Triarch Praetorian
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Something about a curse of the black sun. It has been awhile since I read on that.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2021/12/21 03:01:21
Subject: The Witcher TV Series on Netflix trailer page 8
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The New Miss Macross!
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Was anyone else not a fan of Geralt's new armor? It looks nice but it looks like a nice cosplay leather armor you buy at the dealer's room at a major convention. The Nilfgard armor improved though since last season.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2021/12/21 03:11:46
Subject: The Witcher TV Series on Netflix trailer page 8
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Secret Force Behind the Rise of the Tau
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I think that's a frequent problem with costumes that start in games, illustrations, and such. They look great in art, but IRL they often come off looking kind of bizarre or fake. The show's rendition isn't awful, but it does stand out. Yennifer's dress has been making the rounds for how absurd it looks on an actual person.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2021/12/21 03:20:12
Subject: The Witcher TV Series on Netflix trailer page 8
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The New Miss Macross!
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Yeah, that strapless dress seemed very impractical (assuming that was the outfit referenced). I kept thinking there would be a malfunction during an action scene. Is it from the game too? Is his new black leather armor iconic in the game(s)?
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2021/12/21 05:19:02
Subject: The Witcher TV Series on Netflix trailer page 8
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Owns Whole Set of Skullz Techpriests
Versteckt in den Schatten deines Geistes.
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Well that's because they're wearing actual armour, and not rubber scrotums.
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![[Post New]](/s/i/i.gif) 2021/12/21 14:38:35
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The New Miss Macross!
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H.B.M.C. wrote:Well that's because they're wearing actual armour, and not rubber scrotums.
Yup. I remember the unofficial reveal of the armor prerelease when some extra posted pics on social media and the reception wasn't positive.
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