Song of Ice and Fire Draft (Draft is live!)

[DaddyTorgo]

Originally Posted by Coffee Warlord

I was very tempted to take him a little later in the draft.

Wasn't sure he'd last till later, and I figured there's a ton of depth at other picks that I can defend - like I said...couldn't pass up the chance to take the rightful ruler.

Plus ya know...like I said - I'm open to a Targaryen-marriage to my Aunt if we really want to seal this thing up...

[Coffee Warlord]

I know who I'm picking, I just don't know where I'm putting him yet.

[The Jackal]

Aegon was one of my top choices for heir. Better say in the voting thread that there are going to be spoilers for people who have only watched the show.

[DaddyTorgo]

Originally Posted by Coffee Warlord

Dany begs to differ.

And her dragons.

I come before Dany in the line of succession. But like I said - I'm open to getting hitched. Between Essos and Westeros I figure we can rule the whole world together.

[NobodyHere]

Originally Posted by The Jackal

Aegon was one of my top choices for heir. Better say in the voting thread that there are going to be spoilers for people who have only watched the show.

I had him for heir too.

Actually I should probably post at the top of this thread that there will be book spoilers, although I figure most people here would figure that out on their own.

[Coffee Warlord]

I think Dany will wed someone far more worldly. A member of an ancient line, who also shares old blood ties to the Targaryens. A man trained in the Citadel, a man who can fight with both words and blades.

2.6 - King - Oberyn Martell

[The Jackal]

Hm, I was considering Oberyn as Marshal, not sure about King.

[Coffee Warlord]

I think he's wasted as just a General. Understands the political game too well, despite being a tad rash at times. And really, who's gonna raise a hand against the combined might of Oberyn and Daenerys?

[DaddyTorgo]

Originally Posted by Coffee Warlord

I think Dany will wed someone far more worldly. A member of an ancient line, who also shares old blood ties to the Targaryens. A man trained in the Citadel, a man who can fight with both words and blades.

2.6 - King - Oberyn Martell

Grrrr

I wanted Oberyn

[Grover]

2.7 - Hand of the King - Roose Bolton

[larrymcg421]

2.8 - Sent to the Wall - Joffrey Baratheon

3.1 - Heir Apparent - Arya Stark

[Grover]

Damn. There goes Arya as my Master of Whispers....

[The Jackal]

I was wondering how sent to the wall was going to shakeout, and actually was thinking the same thing with Joffrey.

[Grover]

3.2 - Lord Commander of the Kingsguard - "The Mountain' Ser Gregor Clegane

[NobodyHere]

Originally Posted by larrymcg421

2.8 - Sent to the Wall - Joffrey Baratheon

3.1 - Heir Apparent - Arya Stark

Love the picks, I figured Joffrey would be the first one sent to the wall

[DaddyTorgo]

Originally Posted by Grover

3.2 - Lord Commander of the Kingsguard - "The Mountain' Ser Gregor Clegane

Darn - was thinking he might keep sliding.

[NobodyHere]

Originally Posted by Grover

3.2 - Lord Commander of the Kingsguard - "The Mountain' Ser Gregor Clegane

He was my darkhorse for the Kingsguard

[Grover]

All I can say is that I have a very specific plan for this draft and it is coming off perfectly thus far.

[Coffee Warlord]

We don't need a valiant knight in shining armor to guard the royal line. We want someone who fights to win. Someone who knows every trick in the book, mainly because he's used all of them at one point or another. We don't need a man who knows how to joust and look good in armor. We need a man who knows how to kill things.

3.3 - Lord Commander of the Kingsguard - Bronn

[The Jackal]

These Lord Commanders probably aren't going to like that whole abstinence rule.

[NobodyHere]

Could you imagine having sex with The Mountain?

[Coffee Warlord]

Originally Posted by The Jackal

These Lord Commanders probably aren't going to like that whole abstinence rule.

I doubt King Oberyn would give two shits about his Kingsguard getting some on the side.

[The Jackal]

Originally Posted by Coffee Warlord

I doubt King Doran would give two shits about his Kingsguard getting some on the side.

What about the common people? It's supposed to be a position of respect and honor. I like both of those picks and the placement of those characters, just speaking out loud/devil's advocate

[The Jackal]

I mean, very few people are going to go through the Mountain to try and mess with a King. Via physical combat at least..

[Coffee Warlord]

Originally Posted by The Jackal

What about the common people? It's supposed to be a position of respect and honor. I like both of those picks and the placement of those characters, just speaking out loud/devil's advocate

Who knows, the common people might like having one of their own in that role. I'd venture the nobles would be more outraged than the commonfolk. Which works for me - I'm happy keeping them off balance.

[The Jackal]

Don't get me wrong Bronn was up on my list, and he was certainly in consideration for Kingsguard. Also Marshal.

[DaddyTorgo]

Jeezus. AGAIN!?!?

How the hell am I supposed to have time to put together a list if you guys keep rolling it back around to me so damn fast?!?!?!

[Coffee Warlord]

I think we need to increase the pace of our drafting soley to drive DT nuts.

[The Jackal]

I have a feeling it'll slow down a little for later rounds when there aren't as many obvious candidates (and potentially over the weekend) but right now people are excited

[NobodyHere]

Originally Posted by Coffee Warlord

I think we need to increase the pace of our drafting soley to drive DT nuts.

+1

[Grover]

Originally Posted by Coffee Warlord

I think we need to increase the pace of our drafting soley to drive DT nuts.

+1

[DaddyTorgo]

I'm so torn on this pick. On the one hand it seems like I've developed a "theme" and should continue with it. On the other hand, voters are notoriously loathe to reward "theme teams."

[NobodyHere]

My cliched advice:

Flip a coin, while it's in the air you'll know who you want.

[DaddyTorgo]

3.4 Field Marshal - Stannis Baratheon

Not only is he probably the most battle-tested living commander in the Seven Kingdoms in both number of battles and in their variety, but he offers the versatility of having defeated the Iron Fleet at Fair Isle, so you know he can be an admiral as well.

[The Jackal]

Interesting, I bet some people were thinking about him as a King

[NobodyHere]

Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

3.4 Field Marshal - Stannis Baratheon

Not only is he probably the most battle-tested living commander in the Seven Kingdoms in both number of battles and in their variety, but he offers the versatility of having defeated the Iron Fleet at Fair Isle, so you know he can be an admiral as well.

Can't argue that pick.


But be back in an hour so you can make your next pick

[Coffee Warlord]

Yeah, he was an option of mine for General.

[Zinto]

3.5 Hand of the King - Doran Martell

King Eddard needed a strong hand who is well versed in politics in a way he is not and Doran is that man.

[DaddyTorgo]

Originally Posted by Zinto

Hand of the King - Doran Martell

King Eddard needed a strong hand who is well versed in politics in a way he is not and Doran is that man.

damnit - I was hoping to snag him next round in that role.

[NobodyHere]

Originally Posted by Zinto

Hand of the King - Doran Martell

King Eddard needed a strong hand who is well versed in politics in a way he is not and Doran is that man.

When people curse you, it means you have made a good pick

[Zinto]

Originally Posted by NobodyHere

When people curse you, it means you have made a good pick.

(but please include round and pick number)

Sorry! That is what I get for picking on my phone

[The Jackal]

3.6 - Lord Commander of the Kingsguard - Jaime Lannister

[Coffee Warlord]

Damn you! Doran was my Hand.

[Autumn]

Darn, I was scrolling down saying, "Wow, looks like Jaime will fall to me."

[Autumn]

3.7 - Field Marshal - Jeor Mormont, Lord Commander of the Night's Watch

King Jon's focus will be to keep the realm safe from the creatures of winter, and no one is better suited to do so than the Old Bear.

[Simbo Klice]

3.8 King- Renly Baratheon

4.1 Hand of the King- Kevan Lannister

Tough choices to make here. Renly was certainly the people's king, and deep down I think Robert would relish the opportunity to fight his brother's battles for him. Not hopeful for the prospect of producing heirs, but that's what Robb Stark is here to do.

As for Kevan, prior alliances aside, he was made to be a King's Hand. He was doing such a good job repairing a fractured Westeros that Varys had to come out of hiding to do for him. As a Hand, he would give sage counsel without personal aspirations.

[NobodyHere]

I'm glad Renly was chosen so I can say this:

Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

3.4 Field Marshal - Stannis Baratheon

Not only is he probably the most battle-tested living commander in the Seven Kingdoms in both number of battles and in their variety, but he offers the versatility of having defeated the Iron Fleet at Fair Isle, so you know he can be an admiral as well.

Originally Posted by The Jackal

Interesting, I bet some people were thinking about him as a King

I don't think so, because Stannis is a lobster.

[Autumn]

4.2 - Maester - Aemon Targaryen

There is not a more capable or wiser Maester in Westeros, and perhaps no one who knows more about the battle that is coming, dragon lore and the lore of the north.

[Coffee Warlord]

Fuck you!

[The Jackal]

I like Aemon, he would have been high on my list if I hadn't gotten Baelish in the first round