I wouldn't call it good, but it's not complete ass either.agree
Okay, so I just watched the third ep andSo it's basically like that spartacus soft porn series just with a viking theme?(click to show/hide)
Okay, so I just watched the third ep and(click to show/hide)
Its not epic but good and theres nothing to watch while waiting for Game of Thrones. The opening music is awsome.
Oh shit has it!?
Might wait til theyre all done for a bnge. I wonder what antics RAGKHNAH LOTHKHBROKH has been up to.
very much this. turns out its the same artist who sang on another song I loveKaren Dreijner Anderson from the Knife (probably misspelled her name). One of my favorite songs and music videos of all time. Sorry for the offtopic. Decent series btw. -)(click to show/hide)
Having a lot of trouble sympathizing with the vikings though, they are just simple minded cunts. Secretly just waiting for that episode where a large host of knights smashes them to bits. At least Ragnar is sympathetic and a visionary though.
Good & evil is far different in different times.What? No it isn't. Morals may change, ethics don't.
I liked season 2 to be honest. Ending was pretty good,.(click to show/hide)(click to show/hide)
No spears, dual wielding, no helmets, shieldmaidens and just really weird battle scenes, apart from all this a enjoyable show, too bad there arent more scandinavian actors like floki who is doing an awesome job.I hate dual wielding also.
No spears, dual wielding, no helmets, shieldmaidens and just really weird battle scenes, apart from all this a enjoyable show, too bad there arent more scandinavian actors like floki who is doing an awesome job.
I wonder if the series will continue through the whole viking era, or if they stop it after Ragnar and his sons.It's confirmed 1066 is the end date of the series.
So you like Vikings in mascara and eye shadow?
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Well i like his acting and the fitting accent, i guess the makeup fits hit crazy role though...
I mean maybe some people did dual wield, and they also probably died first. Why give up a shield for another weapon, you will get shot or poked by a spear before you even have the chance to swing it anyways.Some people certainly did dual wield. Two weapons are also easier to carry than one weapon and a shield, and also offer some advantages.
Its good that the series has a lot of axes, instead of swords, but the lack of spears is still sad. Spears were pretty much the best weapon to have back then. Cheap to make, penetrates armour and can be used at a distance, just a allround effective weapon.
Some people certainly did dual wield. Two weapons are also easier to carry than one weapon and a shield, and also offer some advantages.
And as for your "spears were pretty much the best weapon back then"... spoken like a true modern nerd. Viking age was not a video game with stats and possible and impossible builds, yet you're treating it like that. Both with your spear and dual wielding "opinions."
And spears are the best weapon, its a stick with a pointy tip, basically anyone can wield a spear. Its cheap to make, its long and it can penetrate mail. You are the one looking at this from a video game perspective, not me.
Best? Only when deployed in formations in my opinion.
You are too limited to a sword fighter face to face. Sure it must come down to who has the better technique and experience in the end.
Viking lived rough lives farming, raiding etc. They are fit enough to carry a shield, im pretty sure. And making a wooden board shield isnt really difficult either, so theres really no reason not to carry the shield, sure its less weight to have a second weapon compared to shield, but it also doesnt give anything.It is not about being fit. You've clearly never been in the military or had to do any forced hiking. And you show you are clueless about fighting when you say a second sword gives nothing.
And spears are the best weapon, its a stick with a pointy tip, basically anyone can wield a spear. Its cheap to make, its long and it can penetrate mail. You are the one looking at this from a video game perspective, not me.
It is not about being fit. You've clearly never been in the military or had to do any forced hiking. And you show you are clueless about fighting when you say a second sword gives nothing.
You can start here for an understanding about dual wielding.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mc74Ppoom8&feature=youtu.be
That video only shows fights vs others who are dualwielding (and duels at that), probably because fighting someone with a shield would get you destroyed instantly.visitors can't see pics , please register or login
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Yeah I stopped too after 3 or 4 episodes of the 3rd season. Mysticism goes too far and makes things highly illogical. Also characters are not developing nearly at all, they make the same mistakes every season. Just not interesting enough.
Those mystical moments aside, the show is still pretty decent.Is it better in S3 than S1? I'm trying to get through S1 again but so many cringe-worthy moments in the first two episodes already.
Is it better in S3 than S1? I'm trying to get through S1 again but so many cringe-worthy moments in the first two episodes already.
I am on the fence with Season 3, there are bits I really like and bits I really dislike. I'm mostly tired of Floki and his bitching, that's all it seems he has done for the entire 3 seasons so far, he seems like a sulking child the whole time and I am tired of seeing him on screen lol. Most of the women in the show are just annoying and/or badly acted, not that many of the male characters are well acted, but there are far more likeable male characters than female IMO. I think the only female character I can stand is Siggy SPOILER(click to show/hide)
The show seems to be all over the place at times and I don't think they're handling so many "main" characters that well. It is entertaining still so I will continue watching.
Is it better in S3 than S1? I'm trying to get through S1 again but so many cringe-worthy moments in the first two episodes already.
Is it better in S3 than S1? I'm trying to get through S1 again but so many cringe-worthy moments in the first two episodes already.
On season 2 and... the time jumps between single episodes and even within single episodes are fucking bizarre.
Also their apparent need to please the SJWs by adding all the mythical "shieldmaidens" is a bit annoying (I know who I'd like on either side of me in a shieldwall... 160cm 60kg women) - just like the other mystical things in the series.
I don't know what SJW stands for but I imagine it's PC. I agree completely with you that the shield maidens concept is annoying.Social justice warrior.
A lot of people now seem to think that shieldmaidens were a thing because there's a crap ton of them in Vikings. It's pretty cringeworthy when they didn't even choose manly truck lesbians to play the parts, instead having these pretty petite women. Also, cringed in season 1 when Lagertha killed a viking warrior because he was RAPING a woman from a village they were raiding. Like... right.God, that scene, almost forgot. Anyway, it's cartoon Vikings. Only managed to watch most of season 1, though, but I feel like I've had my fill for a good while.
Let's face it, we all knew this was going to be a cheese fest after seeing the first episode, but it's still decent enough to watch. The whole Shield maiden business is pretty lame but I just try to ignore the majority of it lol. I blame it on whiney feminists, when will women learn that on average men are physically superior when it comes down to a fight. It's not about equality, it's about evolution, we are just built that way and there really were not that many females built to be warriors, so get in the fucking kitchen, make your guy a sandwich and let him watch Vikings without you being triggered by the lack of strong females in a TV show.
GoT also has dragons, because it's fantasy. Then again so is Vikings I guess, if you're looking for too much historical accuracy or just plain sense, you're not gonna be able to enjoy the show.
GoT also has dragons, because it's fantasy. Then again so is Vikings I guess, if you're looking for too much historical accuracy or just plain sense, you're not gonna be able to enjoy the show.Yeah, but that's my problem with it. Vikings would have been much better if they just went with historical accuracy. Like, there's absolutely no reason to add the fantasy elements, I haven't heard anyone praise them yet, on the contrary.
The main difference is upperbody strength... which is quite critical when it comes to a fight.Women aren't just weaker men, their brains are different as well. And testosterone is a somewhat important hormone when it comes to fighting wars. It's beyond the point though, I mainly just wanted the series to be as historically accurate as possible. You'd think there'd be no reason for it to add the weird parts they did, given how many interesting events there are in Viking history.
Just finished season 3, you'd think fighting scenes would be a big focus on historicalness and stuffs but holy fuck where are the shields? And why the fuck arent you using your shields when you have them? And what a long and boring siege episode, it basically repeats itself over and over. Almost as boring as the battle of the five armies battle part in the hobbit 3.Yes, and Rollo fighting with no shield and barechested, supposed to be a "berserker" but didn't come across like that at all. I have no idea what was going on half the time, like when Rollo fell 2 meters to the water he just sinks to the bottom for no reason? Then he's back walking around normally suddenly.
Also just send the main characters in first, they dont need shields when they have plotarmor and can do anything they want.
Yes, and Rollo fighting with no shield and barechested, supposed to be a "berserker" but didn't come across like that at all. I have no idea what was going on half the time, like when Rollo fell 2 meters to the water he just sinks to the bottom for no reason? Then he's back walking around normally suddenly.
I liked that there seemed to be a bit bigger scale for the first time, but the episodes just seemed written very poorly.
Exactly, i thought Rollo would die there, but then again it would be weird that he doesnt die to wound, but then it was set up like a dramatic death. What an awful mess.
Y'know. Rollo is the "mythical" first Norman king, he won't die.
Isn't his son the first Norman king
Seige of Paris was season 3. And yeah I would say it's worth it, I thought season 4 was better than 3. S4 leads up to Ragnar's death and that was a decent episode.
I'm not liking it as much now that Ragnar's gone, but Ivars making this season somewhat interesting, also Flokis story arc is pretty good too he is off on his own tripping balls and exploring.