Early Access! Chapter 3: Purple is the Noblest Shroud
Added 2015-07-03 10:13:54 +0000 UTCWith Justinian's power crumbling in the face of an angry mob, Theodora stands firm.
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Ah! Possibly. It is one of those moments where (to me) it seems like he got a little "deer in headlights," perhaps hoping that if he ignored the pleas they would go away.
Extra History
2015-07-05 23:03:02 +0000 UTCGot that right! :)
Tristan Murphy
2015-07-05 23:00:08 +0000 UTCI don't think the crowd was very much in a mind to listen to a speech... even a great one.
Extra History
2015-07-05 22:50:47 +0000 UTCThe reign of Justinian and Theodora was anything but calm. :)
Extra History
2015-07-05 22:50:11 +0000 UTCAnd it would never have happened if it weren't for Theodora speaking up when she did!
Extra History
2015-07-05 22:49:52 +0000 UTCOne of my favorite moments with her!
Extra History
2015-07-05 22:48:06 +0000 UTCBut that was after the rioting and after the leaders were manipulated by the nobility. I'm talking about when the cries for mercy first came up before the crowd got scary.
Jason Youngberg
2015-07-05 22:24:15 +0000 UTCTheodora wins.
Extra History
2015-07-05 22:15:41 +0000 UTCConsidering that he accepted their demands up front, agreeing to release them (after the crowd got scary enough), and the crowd still rioted, I'm not sure that an appeal to logic would have gotten Justinian out of that one.
Extra History
2015-07-05 22:15:32 +0000 UTCDan is nailing with the narration lately. I guess if you spend 5 years voicing over videos you do start to get pretty good at it!
Extra History
2015-07-05 22:13:04 +0000 UTCTop notch presentation as always. Did not see that ending coming.
Matthew Richman
2015-07-04 07:27:21 +0000 UTCI was looking forward to this scene with Theodora. So epic!
Mask
2015-07-04 05:17:11 +0000 UTCHoly cow I did not see that coming
Tristan Murphy
2015-07-04 01:15:08 +0000 UTCwhen you play the game of thrones you win or you die
paul staber
2015-07-03 15:41:56 +0000 UTCMakes me wonder what would happen if he initially said, "If you behave yourselves after tonight's races, I'll pardon them." It would have sent the message and put the fate of the ringleaders in the hands of their supporters.
Jason Youngberg
2015-07-03 14:42:14 +0000 UTCDamn, I'd would have given a speech during those pleas of mercy.
Farzad Mansouri
2015-07-03 13:56:15 +0000 UTCOh wow. That was intense. I loved Theodora's speech and the way you delivered it. I can't wait to see what happens next!
Colin
2015-07-03 12:30:06 +0000 UTC
