We had a lot of people over for a game of thrones season opener last night.  I am currently halfway through the third book for reference.  There are more and more changes, some of which I like and some of which I don’t.  Sam isn’t the slayer, although he could still be made into the slayer as they head back from ranging.  I was kinda looking forward to the epic battle on the fist, but they just skipped that part.  There are some small differences everywhere so that they can simplify the stories to make the presentable to a captive audience.  The books would take about 5 seasons each if they didn’t do a lot of those simplifications.

The party itself went over well.   Josh and Bergfeld were there of the people I know.  Most everyone else that goes to game night stayed at Brian and Candice’s place since they were in the middle of a game of Mage Knight.  Josh’s roommates are interesting people and they seem like a lot of fun.  They said that next week the game of thrones watching can be hosted at their place.  A lot of other people that are Nick’s friends showed up, and their parents.  Since it was a pretty tame party, with just TV watching, it wasn’t at all awkward.  We cleaned up early and got to bed at a very reasonable hour.  Nick made a really tasty meat pie, and I ate far too much of it.  I ate soooo much last night and I’m feeling it this morning.