GAME OF THRONES - SEASON 7 - SPOILERS INSIDE - 7/16/2017

[njames89]

I don't recall the books talking about trebuchets other than the three in kings landing

[Asheram]

"Princess Rhaenys arrived on her dragon, Meleys, but Criston's men attacked the dragon with scorpions, longbows and crossbows in the battle at Rook's Rest in 129 AC.[1]"

[Oberyn]

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[njames89]

"Princess Rhaenys arrived on her dragon, Meleys, but Criston's men attacked the dragon with scorpions, longbows and crossbows in the battle at Rook's Rest in 129 AC.[1]"

Ah so the technology was used but I guess not widespread. Kind of odd.

[Jona]

"Princess Rhaenys arrived on her dragon, Meleys, but Criston's men attacked the dragon with scorpions, longbows and crossbows in the battle at Rook's Rest in 129 AC.[1]"

So a different army, at a different time had ballistae and knew to use them against dragons (if anyone knew how to kill dragons, it'd be the Targaryens). Perhaps Qyburn didn't "invent" the ballista, but merely re-discovered that it was strong enough to actually hurt a dragon and felt the need to show Cersei that they weren't helpless as they already had a dragon-slaying machine. Just because Targaryens knew to use them in the past doesn't mean that this would be common knowledge for the present-day Lannisters.  And let's not forget, this is from the books, so who even knows if it holds true for the show.

[njames89]

Yeah the spread of information through Westeros, Essos, and Sothoryos is an interesting thing to read/watch. I think that is likely the case Jona that it was rediscovered.

[Asheram]

So a different army, at a different time had ballistae and knew to use them against dragons (if anyone knew how to kill dragons, it'd be the Targaryens). Perhaps Qyburn didn't "invent" the ballista, but merely re-discovered that it was strong enough to actually hurt a dragon and felt the need to show Cersei that they weren't helpless as they already had a dragon-slaying machine. Just because Targaryens knew to use them in the past doesn't mean that this would be common knowledge for the present-day Lannisters.  And let's not forget, this is from the books, so who even knows if it holds true for the show.

Also in that scenario the scorpion didn't kill her dragon the other 2 dragons from the side she was rebelling against did, her dragon and the smaller of the other two died in the fight.

[njames89]

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[Fips]

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This is so spot on.

Also E04 leaked and how bout dem last 20 minutes, jeez.

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Don't agree with most of the nitpicking here, being a fanboi n all, but Field of Fire 2.0 was a great fucking watch.

[Asheram]

Also E04 leaked and how bout dem last 20 minutes, jeez.

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I think I am starting to believe the theory that Bran is the Nights King. In the books he was a Lord Commander of the Nights Watch and Old Nan heard one tale that he was a Stark so I think the show writers are changing it around abit. Damn he was pretty cold to Meera when she said she was going back to her family. He said he wasn't even Bran Stark anymore.
http://gameofthrones.wikia.com/wiki/Night%27s_King

So the gold made it to Kings Landing and Cersai was talking with the Iron Banker and they mentioned the Golden Company hmm I wonder if they will make an appearance in a later episode?

[Xant]

Arya's actress is really good, probably the best female one the show.

Almost enough to make you forget she's a 1 meter, 30kg soaking wet supposed badass.

[Xant]

Also holy shit, can one army have scouts just ONCE? Every single army in this series gets ambushed over and over and the first warning they ALWAYS have is another massive army right on top of them. Christ.

Also: everyone still bends space and time to travel.

[Asheram]

After the training session between Arya and Brienne Brienne immediately logged onto crpg forums and called for a nerf to agility and athletics. 

[Jacaroma]

Apparently episode 4 got leaked..... somebody put some nice CCr to this part...
SPOILER

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https://streamable.com/v6kfv

[njames89]

Ep 4 is a 10/10 for me. Best show on television.