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Title: Game of Thrones inspired my return to ARM
Post by: Vox on June 06, 2011, 09:23:26 PM
Hey everyone,

Grad school has stolen all of my free time over the last couple years and as a result I've barely had the chance to log in.. until, that is, I was introduced to HBO's series Game of Thrones. Krath's big fiery balls this show is unbelievably good!

Now, I'm way behind the times on this so everyone has probably already discussed this at length but I wondered if anyone else had a similar story of inactivity until seeing this show. :)

If you know old school players who have fallen away, I highly recommend prescribing them a viewing of this show and I dare them not to return.

Thoughts?  ;D
Title: Re: Game of Thrones inspired my return to ARM
Post by: Armaddict on June 06, 2011, 09:47:58 PM
Same thing is happening to me.

Damn that show.  It is also making me buy more books.

Arm has the storytelling -capability- that no other game does...just that it isn't always fulfilled.
Title: Re: Game of Thrones inspired my return to ARM
Post by: roughneck on June 06, 2011, 09:52:29 PM
Never seen an episode but I'll try to check it out.  I have it on good authority that when Vox says something is cool, it's cool.
Title: Re: Game of Thrones inspired my return to ARM
Post by: mansa on June 06, 2011, 11:44:10 PM
Hey Vox.
Title: Re: Game of Thrones inspired my return to ARM
Post by: Rairen on June 07, 2011, 08:42:00 AM
Stupid show, stupid concept ideas, stupid reminiscing (I read the books for the first time while I last seriously played and it influenced the character), stupid Petyr Baelish, stupid twenty-four hour days.  I DON'T HAVE TIME FOR THIS.

em whacks her head into the bar.

:'(

Title: Re: Game of Thrones inspired my return to ARM
Post by: Barzalene on June 07, 2011, 10:37:16 AM
I'm glad you're back. Let the mayhem ensue!
Title: Re: Game of Thrones inspired my return to ARM
Post by: Vox on June 07, 2011, 04:08:13 PM
Thanks guys!  ;D

Seriously though, the production value alone makes the show worth watching. But the writing and performances are impressive as well and the connections to ARM are so glaringly apparent that I started having ARM-dreams again about character concepts.

I'm taking part in a program at the Guthrie Theater in Minnesota for a couple months over the summer, but when I get back I'm gonna devote some time to Ginka... try not to burn Zalanthas down before I get back.

Anyone playing a noble NEEDS to watch that show, sheer brilliance, do yourself a favor.
Title: Re: Game of Thrones inspired my return to ARM
Post by: Erythil on June 07, 2011, 05:14:04 PM
Alas, if only ARM's setting allowed for more high-stakes politicking.

I don't think we're going to see any civil wars any time soon.
Title: Re: Game of Thrones inspired my return to ARM
Post by: Taven on June 07, 2011, 05:24:51 PM
I haven't seen this yet, but I keep meaning to.

Welcome back to Arm!
Title: Re: Game of Thrones inspired my return to ARM
Post by: jstorrie on June 07, 2011, 07:51:11 PM
Winter Armageddon 2.0 is coming.
Title: Re: Game of Thrones inspired my return to ARM
Post by: valeria on June 07, 2011, 08:00:35 PM
Game of Thrones has definitely inspired characters of mine.  Even before it was a TV show.
Title: Re: Game of Thrones inspired my return to ARM
Post by: NOFUN on June 07, 2011, 08:03:29 PM
Quote from: jstorrie on June 07, 2011, 07:51:11 PM
Winter Armageddon 2.0 is coming.
I WANT TO BELIEVE
Title: Re: Game of Thrones inspired my return to ARM
Post by: mattrious on June 07, 2011, 09:34:45 PM
Quote from: jstorrie on June 07, 2011, 07:51:11 PM
Winter Armageddon 2.0 is coming.

Vaporware of the text based gaming world.
Title: Re: Game of Thrones inspired my return to ARM
Post by: jstorrie on June 07, 2011, 09:45:43 PM
Well, then... an HRPT is coming.
Title: Re: Game of Thrones inspired my return to ARM
Post by: Morgenes on June 07, 2011, 11:00:56 PM
Quote from: mattrious on June 07, 2011, 09:34:45 PM
Quote from: jstorrie on June 07, 2011, 07:51:11 PM
Winter Armageddon 2.0 is coming.

Vaporware of the text based gaming world.

Wanna bet?
Title: Re: Game of Thrones inspired my return to ARM
Post by: NOFUN on June 07, 2011, 11:06:48 PM
I've got this horrible feeling that if any one says yes reborn will be cancelled just to prove them wrong.
Title: Re: Game of Thrones inspired my return to ARM
Post by: Jdr on June 08, 2011, 01:37:12 AM
It's all right guys, take your time. Arm 2 doesn't sound like my cup of tea anyway. ;)
Title: Re: Game of Thrones inspired my return to ARM
Post by: Barzalene on June 08, 2011, 07:31:23 AM
Quote from: Erythil on June 07, 2011, 05:14:04 PM
Alas, if only ARM's setting allowed for more high-stakes politicking.

I don't think we're going to see any civil wars any time soon.

We have to make them ourselves.
Title: Re: Game of Thrones inspired my return to ARM
Post by: mattrious on June 08, 2011, 11:19:17 AM
Quote from: Morgenes on June 07, 2011, 11:00:56 PM
Quote from: mattrious on June 07, 2011, 09:34:45 PM
Quote from: jstorrie on June 07, 2011, 07:51:11 PM
Winter Armageddon 2.0 is coming.

Vaporware of the text based gaming world.

Wanna bet?

I always fold to pressure, so no.
Title: Re: Game of Thrones inspired my return to ARM
Post by: Erythil on June 08, 2011, 04:47:39 PM
Quote from: Barzalene on June 08, 2011, 07:31:23 AM
Quote from: Erythil on June 07, 2011, 05:14:04 PM
Alas, if only ARM's setting allowed for more high-stakes politicking.

I don't think we're going to see any civil wars any time soon.

We have to make them ourselves.

That's all well and good to say, but every single town has built into its setting that there is an omnipotent all-powerful being at the top who could kill his entire population if he felt so inclined.

Yeah, you can have wars among tribes, but civil wars in the cities?  Unrealistic.
Title: Re: Game of Thrones inspired my return to ARM
Post by: Barzalene on June 08, 2011, 04:50:38 PM
BYOS?
Title: Re: Game of Thrones inspired my return to ARM
Post by: Delirium on June 08, 2011, 04:54:19 PM
Quote from: Barzalene on June 08, 2011, 04:50:38 PM
BYOS?

Bring Your Own Slaughter?
Title: Re: Game of Thrones inspired my return to ARM
Post by: Barzalene on June 08, 2011, 05:01:02 PM
Bring your own sorcerer king?
Title: Re: Game of Thrones inspired my return to ARM
Post by: Qzzrbl on June 09, 2011, 07:58:36 AM
Quote from: Vox on June 06, 2011, 09:23:26 PM
Hey everyone,

Grad school has stolen all of my free time over the last couple years and as a result I've barely had the chance to log in.. until, that is, I was introduced to HBO's series Game of Thrones. Krath's big fiery balls this show is unbelievably good!

Now, I'm way behind the times on this so everyone has probably already discussed this at length but I wondered if anyone else had a similar story of inactivity until seeing this show. :)

If you know old school players who have fallen away, I highly recommend prescribing them a viewing of this show and I dare them not to return.

Thoughts?  ;D

HOLY FUCK YES!

;D
;D
;D

Gawddamn, I might start playing again just for the hopes of running into you again.
Title: Re: Game of Thrones inspired my return to ARM
Post by: Archbaron on June 12, 2011, 04:17:21 PM
Quote from: Qzzrbl on June 09, 2011, 07:58:36 AM
HOLY FUCK YES!

;D
;D
;D

Gawddamn, I might start playing again just for the hopes of running into you again.
+1

Vox brought me back from the dead (RL).
Title: Re: Game of Thrones inspired my return to ARM
Post by: morrigan on June 20, 2011, 03:04:07 PM
I'm obviously missing the Arm connections in the show/books.
Title: Re: Game of Thrones inspired my return to ARM
Post by: hyzhenhok on June 20, 2011, 03:11:34 PM
Quote from: morrigan on June 20, 2011, 03:04:07 PM
I'm obviously missing the Arm connections in the show/books.

Murder. Corruption. Betrayal.
Title: Re: Game of Thrones inspired my return to ARM
Post by: Delirium on June 20, 2011, 03:28:39 PM
...and one little punk ruining the best-laid plans.  ;D
Title: Re: Game of Thrones inspired my return to ARM
Post by: Riev on June 20, 2011, 04:11:20 PM
Quote from: Delirium on June 20, 2011, 03:28:39 PM
...and one little punk ruining the best-laid plans.  ;D

Delerak?
Title: Re: Game of Thrones inspired my return to ARM
Post by: Rairen on June 20, 2011, 04:30:33 PM
Quote from: Delirium on June 20, 2011, 03:28:39 PM
...and one little punk ruining the best-laid plans.  ;D

While men with unrealistically large penuses stroll through your scene. 
Title: Re: Game of Thrones inspired my return to ARM
Post by: Vox on August 10, 2011, 11:19:33 PM

http://shelf-life.ew.com/2011/07/12/george-martin-talks-a-dance-with-dragons/

Yes!