Answer: A Song of Ice and Fire is set in a world modeled after medieval England. You can read a full article here. http://www.salon.com/2012/04/04/the_real_life_inspirations_for_game_of_thrones/
Question: I just finished reading the book Game of
Thrones and plan on watching the HBO series, but I don't want to
spoil anything for myself before I read the next few books. Does the first
season of the show correspond with the first book, or does it go further into
the series than that? Answer: the series is planned to match up season to Book... and in the case of season one they have done so however with longer books they may either need longer seasons (first season was only 10 episodes) or may go for multiple seasons per book -- as they are still in production on Season 2 their choice has yet to be confirmed also when they get to books 4 and 5 (the books cover the same time span, but focus on different characters) the producers have already stated that the show would tell the story chronologically : the first half of the books would be one season and the second half would be another season (this is assuming they stick to 1:1, otherwise from what I've read 4 + 5 might equal 3 seasons) page counts on the hardcovers so far: and based on 1 we assume 70 pages to an episode 1 = 704 -- 10 eps 2 = 784 -- 12 3 = 992 -- 15 4 = 784 -- 12 5 = 959 -- 14 however one of the few complaints about season 1 was that it was too short which would justify the 'fleshing out' of future seasons and the eps clocked in at 55 minutes plus, while most cable originals tend to skew closer to 45-50... re-edited to the shorter standard would net another 2 episodes w/o extending the shoot... and the history of success expands the budget so they'd be able to produce more as well
Question: I watched the first season of Game of
Thrones on HBO and started to read that book but i really want to
start Clash of Kings because the HBO series seems pretty accurate to the books
from what i have read so far. I was just wondering if i would be able to start
the second book of series and know what is going on. Answer: Maybe, but I think reading the first book is quite worthwhile. And as a reader of this series, you will have to learn patience anyway. The gaps between books have been somewhat monumental.
Question: I want to make a game of thrones
fan video. Where/how do i download clips for this video. Is there a program i
can use to record/download clips from youtube? I would like it to be free. The
clips do not have to be in hd but good quality is preferred if possible. The
clips also do not need audio. (I want to put my own music to them) Please answer
soon! Thank you! Answer: You could do that with the VDownloader.
Question: I liked the books way more the shows have like a
sex scene every 10 mins and takes up so much time and it's also disgusting. Answer: Lol i don't know how you say there is a sex scene that often...I do admit that the first season had a few too many sex scenes, but I promise once you get through the first few episodes the show itself becomes more relevant and appropriate to the storyline of the books. To answer your question about why everyone thinks game of thrones is so good--there are so many reasons. As you already know if you're reading the books, the story itself is so incredibly complex, and the characters involved are so amazing and deep that the show itself is unrivaled on any network. period. Current shows such as the Walking Dead and True Blood tried to get this particular formula right--likable characters with an amazing/addictive plot--however those shows in my opinion (especially True Blood) are beginning to lose their way in some respects. Seriously, I cannot think of a single show currently on TV with characters so well cast and so extremely well acted. And to top it all off so many people think Game of Thrones is good because it keeps audiences guessing--which is a great secret ingredient to include in a drama such as this. Characters I completely LOATHED during the first book/season have become my absolute fascination by the middle of book three (i.e. Jaime Lannister especially). For some reason people compare this series to Lord of the Rings. In many ways this isn't true. Game of thrones understands that characters are not black and white (as in real life) and also explores the complexities of human relationships rather than "cheap tricks" such as needless action and magic use. Please, please, please do not give up on the show for all of these reasons. I am beginning to think that this series is turning out to be a bit like Lord of the Rings--where the production adaptation is turning out to be just as good--if not better--than the books. The sex scenes are insignificant--skip them if you damn well have to--but don't give up on the show just because of this reason alone. Your appreciation of the series will be helped greatly by it.
Question: I'm working on an epic fantasy story and the
villain is giving me a lot of trouble. As a character I think I've got him down
pretty well but as a villain he seems to not have a motive. It's like he beats
up the hero because he's the villain and not because there's a reason for that.
Can any of you authors give me some advice on giving a villain's actions
meaning? Answer: The antagonist is by far one of the most important characters in a story. If his actions are forced or his character undeveloped, the whole piece can fall flat. To give depth and meaning to your villain, you're going to what to rethink his character a little bit to find the reasons behind his actions. There a couple of resources you can look at for examples of characters and character traits that could lead him to a life of evil or crime. The Writer's Guide to Character Traits by Linda N. Edelstein is a great book written by a psychologist. It discusses influences on a person's character and lists possible explanations and motives for behavior. It could be helpful. Another consider is 45 Master Characters by Victoria Lynn Schmidt. This book analyzes classic archetypes from Greek myth that have appeared in various incarnations throughout literary history. It explains the chief motivations of each archetypes and gives examples of them in books and film. You might be able to incorporate some of the traits from these archetypes to craft a better character. From what it sounds like, your villain is a bit flat, not rounded, and thus your story has become more plot-driven than it should be. The best stories are those where the characters drive the action of the novel. Why don't you try letting your villain do what he wants instead of forcing him to follow your preconceived notions on the plot? If he just sits on his hands or goes off and does his own thing without bothering with the hero, than he's not the real villain of your piece. You might want to consider a new character. And remember, in fantasy we tend to see villains who are purely and irredeemably evil. But sometimes the most intriguing conflicts come between two characters who aren't evil, they're just different. Good versus good can be more conflicted and grittier than good versus evil. Your villain might even believe that the hero is the evil one, and thus must be stopped. You also might find that your story doesn't have a clear antagonist. Most do, but some are driven purely by the actions of the characters. Sometimes the characters act for good, sometimes for evil. Look at novels like George R.R. Martin's Game of Thrones. His book is filled with one of the largest casts in any fantasy. There are some unlikeable characters, particularly in the first book. But as the series progresses and more of these characters are given a chance to narrate the story and tell things from their perspective, the reader begins to realize that none of them are really good or evil. They're simply people. And that's why the story is effective. Hope that helps!
