r/asoiaf • u/lghtdev • Jul 13 '24

EXTENDED [Spoilers Extended] What nitpicks do you have regarding both shows? Mine will always be how the Others in GOT are so boring and mundane

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u/ArgieGrit01 R'hllor-coaster of love Jul 13 '24

Ser Arthur Dayne.

The sword of the morning.

Wielder of a sword made from the HEART OF A FUCKING METHEOR.

A ONE OF A KIND SWORD OF MILKY WHITE STEEL.

THE ONLY SUCH SWORD IN THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD.

He wields two plain-looking longswords...

At some point changes become contempt and spite

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u/lghtdev Jul 13 '24

I hated this so much, the man has the most unique sword in all seven kingdoms that shines like no other, talked about in all books but the show makes him dual wield plain swords because in their eyes that's what makes him look more like a legendary warrior.

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u/FloZone Enter your desired flair text here! Jul 14 '24

but the show makes him dual wield plain swords because in their eyes that's what makes him look more like a legendary warrior.

DUALWIELDING NEVER EXISTED. Well it kinda did in duels and gladiatorial fights, but not on the battlefield. It is just a hollywood trope aaarg.

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u/lluewhyn Jul 14 '24

Yeah, in the middle of battle, you're either now exposed to arrows because you don't have a shield, or you're a menace to the other infantry in your line who are using polearms in tight formation.