Game of Thrones Episodes 1-4 have leaked and are appearing on various file sharing websites. - Polidicks

[url]http://www.reddit.com/r/gameofthrones/comments/32ais5/tv_psa_episodes_14_have_leaked_and_are_appearing/[/url] seems like its real.

Look to your sins viewers, for the internet is dark and full of spoilers.

Honestly, nothing new can be spoiled, can it?

how does this even happen? and a low quality version no less

[QUOTE=JerryK;47509358]how does this even happen? and a low quality version no less[/QUOTE] Preview copies or someone just had access to a server/network where the original copies are stored after editing. Made a rip and compressed it the fuck down.

You can only watch a Game of Thrones episode for the first time once, I see no reason to bother seeing them as crappy low quality videos on the net

[QUOTE=Reagy;47509362]Preview copies or someone just had access to a server/network where the original copies are stored after editing. Made a rip and compressed it the fuck down.[/QUOTE] I can see why they compressed it so much, there's probably watermarks on the video image that's identifiable.

So now i'm forced between watching it and waiting for the next episodes or hold out and try my hardest to avoid spoilers. This really is more of a bad thing than a good thing imo

Goodness, 4 weeks worth of episodes just like that. But from what I've seen from my friend, the episodes are very much watchable in terms of quality

[QUOTE=hanswithcheese;47509382]So now i'm forced between watching it and waiting for the next episodes or hold out and try my hardest to avoid spoilers. This really is more of a bad thing than a good thing imo[/QUOTE] From what I've heard its only private trackers, so Facebook GoT fans will probably more than likely not spoil it. /r/gameofthrones are probably going to ban discussions until each episode is released. Facepunch will probably do the same.

They had a private preview showing of a few episodes at my university. Maybe the leak stems from here.

[QUOTE=Rong;47509394]Goodness, 4 weeks worth of episodes just like that. But from what I've seen from my friend, the episodes are very much watchable in terms of quality[/QUOTE] They'll be watchable but I would rather have at least 720p for a show like this.

From what I heard, it was leaked by translators.

[QUOTE=Combin0wnage;47509491]From what I've heard its only private trackers, so Facebook GoT fans will probably more than likely not spoil it. /r/gameofthrones are probably going to ban discussions until each episode is released. Facepunch will probably do the same.[/QUOTE] Regardless if the trackers are private, it's on streaming sites now. I saw links plastered all over some parts of Reddit.

[QUOTE=Combin0wnage;47509491]From what I've heard its only private trackers, so Facebook GoT fans will probably more than likely not spoil it. /r/gameofthrones are probably going to ban discussions until each episode is released. Facepunch will probably do the same.[/QUOTE] No of course they're on public trackers why wouldn't they be

Goodie, time to completely stay off the internet for the next month.

It seems completely pointless to me to watch them at all, oh man I can't wait to sit around for 3 weeks waiting for new content!!

the screens look good

[QUOTE=markg06;47509966]It seems completely pointless to me to watch them at all, oh man I can't wait to sit around for 3 weeks waiting for new content!![/QUOTE] It took six years for one of the books to come out, I think people can handle it.

Watched the first two episodes, it is not that bad quality. I watched it fine. Also good new for all those watching it nothing major has happened so no spoilers although most likely will be in ep 3 and 4

[QUOTE=Dr.Critic;47509363]You can only watch a Game of Thrones episode for the first time once, I see no reason to bother seeing them as crappy low quality videos on the net[/QUOTE] And having to wait 1 month for episode 5.

No point in watching these now, It'll just mean I need to wait another month before I can continue. I'd rather just watch it week by week.

I actually feel really bad for HBO

[QUOTE=Superwafflez;47510875]I actually feel really bad for HBO[/QUOTE] Why? Because 4 very low quality episodes leaked?

[QUOTE=itisjuly;47510918]Why? Because 4 very low quality episodes leaked?[/QUOTE] Because a lot of people worked very hard creating them, with the anticipation they would be released in order over a few weeks. Also, people who wouldn't usually pirate the series are going to do so now because it's the only way you can get more than one episode currently.

[QUOTE=Superwafflez;47510940]Because a lot of people worked very hard creating them, with the anticipation they would be released in order over a few weeks. Also, people who wouldn't usually pirate the series are going to do so now because it's the only way you can get more than one episode currently.[/QUOTE]Will that be a lot of people though? This is GoT, what sort of fan would watch 480p watermarked crap? Do not worry, HBO will be just fine and if anything people who watched these eps will re-watch them in glorious HD.

[QUOTE=itisjuly;47510951]This is GoT, what sort of fan would watch 480p watermarked crap?[/QUOTE] If they're a hardcore fan it's going to either be ridiculously tempting to pirate, or ridiculously futile avoiding spoilers. Also you'd be surprised how many people I know still buy DVDs...

[QUOTE=Reagy;47509362]Preview copies or someone just had access to a server/network where the original copies are stored after editing. Made a rip and compressed it the fuck down.[/QUOTE] Most likely a Hollywood insider. Coincidentally, HBO just aired a documentary attacking Scientology, and a lot of people in Hollywood happen to be members. Hmm...

I'm astounded at the amount of people who are talking about spoilers. The spoilers are already out there and have been for a few years.

[QUOTE=U.S.S.R;47509747]Regardless if the trackers are private, it's on streaming sites now. I saw links plastered all over some parts of Reddit.[/QUOTE] The quality of the leaks is already crap, I can't imagine what streaming sites are doing to butcher it by transcoding into Flash video...