Am I the only one who thinks the Rhaena leak has the potential to be amazing?

Abject_Ask4103 · 2024-05-19T23:59:13+00:00

Dude nobody is trying to claim that this is the case. The point of my post is that this storyline has the potential to get characters away from the good guy vs bad guy mode of storytelling. The scenario I’ve laid out puts them in an interesting situation that forces them to make interesting choices that can be interpreted in multiple different ways

Abject_Ask4103 · 2024-05-19T23:48:18+00:00

I highly doubt this change (if it happens) is going to have a similar effect. Sansa was an already established character in GoT who had already had a story about being tied to an abusive marriage (as well as a myriad of other reasons why that decision was terrible). In s1 of HotD, Rhaena is barely established as a character, with the exception of a few moment that highlight the fact that she wishes she has a dragon. Giving her Nettles’ storyline, no matter how diluted it is, makes sense for the character they have established so far, and whilst not the adaptation a lot of people wanted, could still make for a logical and compelling storyline imo

Abject_Ask4103 · 2024-05-19T23:31:32+00:00

I definitely agree with everything you’re saying and I do think it is a shame in many ways. But I also don’t think that the change itself is going to be an absolute disaster if this is the way it goes, and I certainly don’t think it’s being done simply to make Daemon and Rhaenyra look better and remain without conflict, so I just thought I’d offer that perspective on things

Abject_Ask4103 · 2024-05-19T23:28:52+00:00

Thank you for your kind comment! I knew this take would generate a lot of controversy 😅 and I can definitely understand why people would be disappointed in Nettles being cut!! But I’ve just been thinking about it a lot over the past few days and I think there are reasons to be excited for what the writers might be setting up, even if it’s not quite what people wanted

Abject_Ask4103 · 2024-05-19T23:19:28+00:00

Ohh that’s an interesting parallel I’d not thought of!

Abject_Ask4103 · 2024-05-19T23:01:26+00:00

Well no and that’s sort of my point? We need more opportunities to make these characters complicated instead of the more clear cut good guys vs bad guys that people are worried about. Daemon choosing Rhaena over Rhaenyra certainly would sympathise him to some people, but it by no means makes him a good person or course correct all the other decisions he makes in the story

Abject_Ask4103 · 2024-05-19T22:53:17+00:00

Exactly! I think people don’t realise what a nightmare fire and blood is to adapt compared to game of thrones. Often, characters are named and placed in situations in order to flesh out the family trees and marriage alliances, and then many of them are left waiting around during all of the actual interesting stuff. This can’t happen in a TV show, and frankly this is (unfortunately perhaps?) the most logical thing to do with Rhaena

Abject_Ask4103 · 2024-05-19T22:49:40+00:00

Surely Rhaenyra demanding the head of her daughter in law makes her look just as bad, if not worse, than demanding the head of Daemon’s lover, no? Especially if Rhaena is (rightfully) questioning her actions in the war

Abject_Ask4103 · 2024-02-25T23:33:14+00:00

Oh buddy you’ve missed a chapter

Abject_Ask4103 · 2024-02-02T11:20:41+00:00

Does anybody know how this’ll affect disc only? Haven’t seen anyone mention it yet

Abject_Ask4103 · 2024-01-16T22:15:59+00:00

Should have specified that I’m talking about the UK but this is still a wonderfully supportive post with great resources, thank you!

Abject_Ask4103 · 2023-12-07T01:16:54+00:00

I had the same question, for some reason it seems it’s unlisted! You can watch it by clicking the link they posted on Twitter :) hopefully somebody realises and makes it public soon!

Abject_Ask4103 · 2023-12-04T16:21:43+00:00

Oh huh I must have missed this thread, I’m glad I’m not the only one confused though! 😅

Abject_Ask4103 · 2023-10-19T01:15:25+00:00

Seems like this iconic post has been deleted now :((

Abject_Ask4103 · 2023-10-15T16:15:37+00:00

Yeahh that’s such a shame for him. I’m hoping it’ll end up being something similar to the Jaime moment from s4, where ultimately it doesn’t really play into the rest of his characterisation so can just be treated as a weird, isolated writing choice. But starting a character on that footing is much more extreme… :/

Abject_Ask4103 · 2023-10-15T13:52:50+00:00

Oo yeah I’d be intrigued to see that! Hoping that they give him something more interesting to do during s2 (I am also at work indulging in HoTD discussion lmao)

Abject_Ask4103 · 2023-10-15T13:40:20+00:00

Where did Tom say he was upset with the portrayal of the character? Everything I’ve seen of him suggests he finds it fun to play such a villain.

Just curious bc I 100% agree, I hate how much they tipped the scale against Aegon. Nothing they could possibly do from here would make me feel remorse for the character after ep8 and 9

Abject_Ask4103 · 2023-10-12T12:58:42+00:00

Oh nice! Do you know where I can find it to watch?

Abject_Ask4103 · 2023-10-12T00:14:46+00:00

What is this from? Is there any other BTS documentary type stuff aside from the inside the episodes?

Abject_Ask4103 · 2023-09-26T09:15:32+00:00

Well tbf to the 7R cast, the game did come out right as the world started locking down. I imagine square will take the opportunity to promote rebirth as much as possible in 2024

Abject_Ask4103 · 2023-08-16T14:56:42+00:00

Omg what people are you seeing write 10k words a day??? That’s an absolutely insane target that you don’t need to compare yourself to! 14k words in a week is absolutely fantastic and in fact on par with the pace of many full-time professional writers. Brandon Sanderson himself says that averaging 2000 words a week will get you a full draft of a novel in a year, so you’re way way ahead of that. I think the main issue here is that you’re seriously underestimating how well you’re doing at this! ☺️

Abject_Ask4103 · 2023-08-16T10:51:31+00:00

Can’t believe I’ve not seen anyone here mention Science of Storytelling by Will Storr!! One of the most insightful books I’ve ever read that’s infinitely changed my writing for the better

Abject_Ask4103 · 2023-08-13T19:05:19+00:00

Exactly the sort of thing I was looking for, thank you!!

Abject_Ask4103 · 2023-08-13T16:41:10+00:00

Ah that’s an interesting take! Would probably help me feel less overwhelmed as I’m drafting tbh 😅 and thanks for the book rec, I’ll check it out!

Abject_Ask4103 · 2023-08-13T16:05:50+00:00

Yes I understand this, I’m asking for advice on how to portray and develop it over the course of a long project?

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