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deathwizard · 17th May 2007, 07:24 PM

Karsa Orlong and Treebeard the Ent?

The Malazan Empire's best army and Sauron's Orcs/assorted monsters on their best day?

Anomander Rake and Gandalf?

I know I'm being a little silly, but I love these apples and oranges kind of fights.

Rane Longfox · 17th May 2007, 07:34 PM

roflmao.

Karsa would have no problem against Treebeard.

Again, probably the Malazans - they're trained, disciplined, and also completely insane, which would give them the edge. Plus, malazans use magic in their battles, whereas none of Tolkien's armies do - the magic in middle earth is less direct, mostly.

Rake vs Gandalf might be a lot closer - on the other hand, Gandalf can't semble into a giant dragon, can he?

Jason_Taverner · 17th May 2007, 07:55 PM

Malazans will win

deathwizard · 17th May 2007, 11:29 PM

Karsa and Treebeard would be scary to watch. Treebeard is better natured, but if he got really mad, I think he would eke out a split decision.

Because of the mages, the Malazan army wins -- but barely, because the Nazgul wreak a lot of havoc.

Gandalf loses Fight One but comes back to win the rematch.

Rane Longfox · 18th May 2007, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by deathwizard

Karsa and Treebeard would be scary to watch. Treebeard is better natured, but if he got really mad, I think he would eke out a split decision.

Nah, I disagree. But, have you read Reaper's Gale?

deathwizard · 18th May 2007, 01:28 AM

Not yet. In fact I just now finished Midnight Tides and have stepped away from Erikson to read a SF book by Chris Stevenson called Word Wars. But Bonehunters is on my bookshelf and up next. I've been writing so much, the quantity of my reading has suffered a little.

How do you rate Reaper's Gale?

Rane Longfox · 18th May 2007, 01:30 AM

Pretty damn good. And, finally, a book in which I can actually like Karsa as a character

He is severely kick-ass. Treebeard would stand little chance, I feel.

deathwizard · 18th May 2007, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Rane Longfox

Pretty damn good. And, finally, a book in which I can actually like Karsa as a character

He is severely kick-ass. Treebeard would stand little chance, I feel.

Karsa hooked me in Book 4, so I'm sure I'll love him in 7.

nixie · 18th May 2007, 06:33 AM

Karsa

Malazans

Hard one this but Rake would likely come out on top

Somebloke · 18th May 2007, 06:47 AM

Malazan marines vs the Black company?

GOLLUM · 18th May 2007, 08:37 AM

I'd go for Anomander, Karsa easily and Malazan vs. Orc army a toss up...

deathwizard · 18th May 2007, 09:34 PM

How big is Karsa? How tall? Did Erikson make that clear? Treebeard was a 15-footer (height-wise), if memory serves.

Green · 18th May 2007, 11:52 PM

Karsa Orlong was 85 feet tall, weighed as much as a small mountain and had the EXACT same temper as a broken Honda Civic.

But... could he take on a Frodo and Optimus Prime tag-team?

Seriously guys, who cares who would win in a fight? These type of threads are a waste of time.

deathwizard · 21st May 2007, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Green

Karsa Orlong was 85 feet tall, weighed as much as a small mountain and had the EXACT same temper as a broken Honda Civic.

But... could he take on a Frodo and Optimus Prime tag-team?

Seriously guys, who cares who would win in a fight? These type of threads are a waste of time.

So are these.

Green · 21st May 2007, 07:10 AM

That made no sense.

17th May 2007, 07:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
deathwizard deathwizard Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 37	Who would win in a fight between ... Karsa Orlong and Treebeard the Ent? The Malazan Empire's best army and Sauron's Orcs/assorted monsters on their best day? Anomander Rake and Gandalf? I know I'm being a little silly, but I love these apples and oranges kind of fights.

17th May 2007, 07:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rane Longfox Red Rane Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Greater Manchester Posts: 3,342	Re: Who would win in a fight between ... roflmao. Karsa would have no problem against Treebeard. Again, probably the Malazans - they're trained, disciplined, and also completely insane, which would give them the edge. Plus, malazans use magic in their battles, whereas none of Tolkien's armies do - the magic in middle earth is less direct, mostly. Rake vs Gandalf might be a lot closer - on the other hand, Gandalf can't semble into a giant dragon, can he?

17th May 2007, 07:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jason_Taverner Fish Proder Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: UK: ENGLAND: Posts: 663	Re: Who would win in a fight between ... Malazans will win

17th May 2007, 11:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
deathwizard deathwizard Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 37	Re: Who would win in a fight between ... Karsa and Treebeard would be scary to watch. Treebeard is better natured, but if he got really mad, I think he would eke out a split decision. Because of the mages, the Malazan army wins -- but barely, because the Nazgul wreak a lot of havoc. Gandalf loses Fight One but comes back to win the rematch.

18th May 2007, 01:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
deathwizard deathwizard Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 37	Re: Who would win in a fight between ... Not yet. In fact I just now finished Midnight Tides and have stepped away from Erikson to read a SF book by Chris Stevenson called Word Wars. But Bonehunters is on my bookshelf and up next. I've been writing so much, the quantity of my reading has suffered a little. How do you rate Reaper's Gale?

18th May 2007, 01:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
Rane Longfox Red Rane Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Greater Manchester Posts: 3,342	Re: Who would win in a fight between ... Pretty damn good. And, finally, a book in which I can actually like Karsa as a character He is severely kick-ass. Treebeard would stand little chance, I feel.

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nixie pixie druid Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Yorkshire Posts: 3,968 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Who would win in a fight between ... Karsa Malazans Hard one this but Rake would likely come out on top

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Somebloke Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 160	Re: Who would win in a fight between ... Malazan marines vs the Black company?

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GOLLUM Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Australia, Victoria Posts: 9,184	Re: Who would win in a fight between ... I'd go for Anomander, Karsa easily and Malazan vs. Orc army a toss up...

18th May 2007, 09:34 PM	#12 (permalink)
deathwizard deathwizard Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 37	Re: Who would win in a fight between ... How big is Karsa? How tall? Did Erikson make that clear? Treebeard was a 15-footer (height-wise), if memory serves.

18th May 2007, 11:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
Green Sick and Tired Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Greater Manchester Posts: 808	Re: Who would win in a fight between ... Karsa Orlong was 85 feet tall, weighed as much as a small mountain and had the EXACT same temper as a broken Honda Civic. But... could he take on a Frodo and Optimus Prime tag-team? Seriously guys, who cares who would win in a fight? These type of threads are a waste of time.

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Green Sick and Tired Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Greater Manchester Posts: 808	Re: Who would win in a fight between ... That made no sense.

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