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Friday Question #3

by Revis Edgewater

I used to do a series of posts on this blog called Versus, where I would post who I think would win in a fight between two fictional characters. This week’s question is one that could be a Versus post.

Who would win in a fight, Number 5 from Short Circuit or the T-800 (Arnold Schwarzenegger) Terminator?

On the surface, this seems like an easy one. A killing machine from the future versus the best robotics technology the 1980s has to offer? Doesn’t feel like a fair fight when it’s put that way, does it? If you look at a few things more closely, though, it may not be as clear-cut as that.

First, the Terminator has trouble killing an untrained human. Sure, she had Michael Biehn protecting her, but they’re still human.

Second, if you’ll notice, I said “Number 5” and not “Johnny 5”. After the electrical discharge that scrambled his circuits and turned Number 5 into Johnny 5, the robot was more of a pacifist, preferring nonlethal solutions. Nonlethal probably wouldn’t work well against a Terminator, so I’m going with the original version. The original Number 5 was designed for war. Plus, its shoulder mounted laser cannon was shown destroying Jeeps and troop transport trucks in one shot. If it can do that to a vehicle, it can do that to a Terminator.

Which do I think would win in a fight? I think it would depend on which weapons the Terminator is using. If it’s using the real world guns and ammo it used trying to kill Sarah Conner in 1984, I think Number 5 would probably win 6 out of every 10 fights. If the Terminator was using the laser guns we see it using in the future, I think those numbers would be reversed and it would be the Terminator winning 6 out of 10.

What do you think?

First Time in a While

by Revis Edgewater

I really haven’t posted on this blog very much recently. That’s something I’d like to change. I’m not saying I’m going to post every day or anything, but at least once a week would be good enough for me.

So, to get me back into the swing of things, I looked back through some of my old posts. While doing so, I also went over my category list and saw a series of posts that I used to do. When I looked at the last post in that series, I saw that it’s been over four years since I’ve done one of them.

Versus.

For those who don’t know, or don’t remember, Versus was a series of posts that I did that pitted two or more fictional characters against each other and I would pick the winner. I also did a few that the winner was decided by a poll result.

I don’t have any particular matches in mind at the moment, but maybe you all can help me out. Is there a fictional throwdown that you want to see me do? It doesn’t have to be two specific characters. If you have a specific type of character, I can do that too. Want to see me put two TV detectives against each other? Perhaps two movie soldiers from the modern era? Drop me a comment and I’ll see what I can come up with.

VS. Worst Film Adaptation of a Book

by Revis Edgewater

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Greetings, fellow travelers of the Kingdom. It is I, Revis Edgewater, First Knight of this land and Master of the Versus arena. During the last few bouts in the arena, I’ve asked for your help. I’m here today to do the same.

Normally, when we do these, we put fictional characters up against each other. That’s not what we’re doing today. Instead, we’re putting movies up against each other. Specifically, we’re putting movies based on books/novels against each other.

We want to know which is the worst.

Here’s where we need your help. We need you to comment on what you think the worst movie based on a novel (written word, not graphic) is and give us at least a sentence or two on why you think your choice is the correct choice. The reasons behind your choice can be anything from the movie straying too far from the source…

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Versus: FG Wizard Results

by Revis Edgewater

Sorry I didn’t do this post last night like I said I would. I had a family emergency I had to take care of. Everything’s fine now, so here we go.

I asked for your nominations for Fiction’s Greatest Wizard. You gave them to me. I put them in a poll. You voted. And the winner is…..

GANDALF!

With an argument like he got, it’s easy to see why. It was deep and eloquent. Because of it, Gandalf garnered 31.6% of the vote.

Raistlin Majere and Merlin tied for second with 21%. Harry Dresden came in third with 15.8%. Harry Potter and Gromph Baenre tied for last place with 5.3%.

I wanted to thank everyone who participated, either in nominating someone or voting. I hope you all have had fun doing this.

Versus: Fiction’s Greatest Wizard

by Revis Edgewater

My last couple of post have been leading up to this one. I’ve been asking you all to submit your picks for who you think is Fiction’s Greatest Wizard. There are quite a few choices. Many wizards have captured our imaginations throughout books, movies, or video games. Boiling them down to one choice will be a difficult task, so we’ll let our poll try to sort it out for us.

The choices will be posted in the order I received them. One of them is from a guy I work with that doesn’t blog, but I’m not holding that against him. If his pick wins, I might even tell him about it. The argument I will put down for his pick will be a direct quote. Also, I’ll be leaving the poll open for two weeks.

djmatticus – Raistlin Majere. He defeated gods with his magic. Case closed.

Jodi Greenfield –  I would have to say that Harry Potter is my favorite because he started out as an ‘underdog’ and had to learn everything. Also, he was a Wizard with a good heart, and not an overblown ego. IMHO.

Juliette Kings – Myridden Emrys — or as he would later be known, Merlin in the “Crystal Cave” by Mary Stewart. I keep coming back to this book that I first read thirty years ago. Merlin is believable and real. Like all of us he has his frustrations and suffers to do what is right. He is the wizard of all wizards, but in a strange way I can relate to him.

Dan – Although I’ve fallen behind on the books, Harry Dresden from The Dresden Files because he flies by the seat of his pants and is a bit rough around the edges. I like that he’s a Private Investigator as well as a wizard and the crossover with both worlds throughout the books. Plus his Amazon Echo is a spirit friend who lives in a skull.

Guy I work with – “Gandalf. Because he’s fuckin’ Gandalf.”

Revis – Gromph Baenre. He’s the most powerful wizard among the drow, the most feared race in the Forgotten Realms.

 

A New Versus Battle Royale

by Revis Edgewater

It’s been a little bit since I last posted here. Between work, my family, and my other projects, I just haven’t had the time. I have a few minutes of freedom right now, so I figured I’d throw one up really quick. But, since I’m still under some time constraints, I’m going with a post that doesn’t require a whole lot of thought on my part.

A while back, I asked for everyone to leave a comment on a post telling me who they think Fiction’s Greatest Assassin was. There were numerous replies and I put those into a poll and had the reading audience decide who they agreed with. The people voted and the winner was chosen. I’d like to do that again, but with a different focus.

This time I want you to leave a comment with the name of who you think is Fiction’s Greatest Wizard. You can pick any fictional wizard, mage, sorcerer, or magician and give us at least a sentence or two on why you think your choice is the correct choice.

One week from today is when I’ll be gathering the names and putting them into a poll for everyone to vote. Like last time, to ensure fairness, I won’t be making my selection until after everyone else has picked.

So, let us know, people! Who do you think is Fiction’s Greatest Wizard and why?

And Fiction’s Greatest Assassin Is….

by Revis Edgewater

Deadpool!

With 46.6% of the vote, the Merc With the Mouth has won the title of Fiction’s Greatest Assassin in this episode of Versus.

Tied for second, with 13.3 % of the vote were Fitz and Lord Vetinari.

The rest all tied for third with 6.6% of the vote.

I want to take the time to thank all of the wonderful people who submitted answers for this poll. I’d also like to take the time to thank everyone who voted in the poll. I hope everyone thought this experiment was a fun one.

If you have an idea for a Versus question I should submit for answers, feel free to leave it in the comments.

Have a good night everyone.