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[Tajerio]

I see your Vetinari and raise you a Sam Vimes.

 

Those were the first two that sprang to my mind!  I'd go Vetinari over Vimes, though--Vetinari's the better politician and intriguer and it seems like those skills'll be needed.

[SerCambria358]

You've got a very odd definition of "work" there. 

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His blundering naivete got him killed, after all, and his house all but destroyed. Varys was right about him. His son went out the same way.

 

I guess you can make a case that running the Inquisition's likely to be an easier job, but wouldn't it be better to have a higher level of competence just in case it's needed?

My argument isnt that he'd make the best inquisitor, i'd choose tywin over him. My argument is that overall he's one of the better leaders, his success as Warden of the North is unquestioned, he cares about the people, the people love him and he's racked up great credentials in the field of combat. As inquisitor he'd succeed no doubt.

 

Spoiler

People keep mentioning the destruction of his house but honestly almost anyone put in the situation that he was would've failed one way or another, he couldve succeeded without little fingers betrayal

[Grieving Natashina]

I'm not trying to make a meta-joke, but I have seriously loved this character for years.  

 

Captain Kathyrn Janeaway, and one of my all time favorite characters in the Star Trek series.

 

 

Not trying to start a "Which Captain is better" debate, because even I can't decide.  Still, she remains a favorite of mine.

[Han Shot First]

My argument isnt that he'd make the best inquisitor, i'd choose tywin over him. My argument is that overall he's one of the better leaders, his success as Warden of the North is unquestioned, he cares about the people, the people love him and he's racked up great credentials in the field of combat. As inquisitor he'd succeed no doubt.

 

Spoiler

People keep mentioning the destruction of his house but honestly almost anyone put in the situation that he was would've failed one way or another, he couldve succeeded without little fingers betrayal

 

Robb Stark is a tactical genius, but a bit of a strategic flop. 

 

1) He should have never declared himself King of the North. Had he instead declared for Stannis, as his father intended, King's Landing would have likely fell to the combined Baratheon-Stark armies (Stannis nearly succeeded alone) and the Lannisters would have been doomed. By doing so it is likely he would have avenged his father's death, which was the really the entire reason for going to war in the first place.

 

2) He should have never broken his oath to the Freys. After declaring himself King of the North they were absolutely crucial to maintaining his power. Walder Frey might be a cantenkerous asshat, but Robb needed him more than Walder needed the Starks. Keeping Walder loyal should have been one of his top priorities, and that required wedding one of the Freys.

[SerCambria358]

Robb Stark is a tactical genius, but a bit of a strategic flop. 

 

1) He should have never declared himself King of the North. Had he instead declared for Stannis, as his father intended, King's Landing would have likely fell to the combined Baratheon-Stark armies (Stannis nearly succeeded alone) and the Lannisters would have been doomed. By doing so it is likely he would have avenged his father's death, which was the really the entire reason for going to war in the first place.

 

2) He should have never broken his oath to the Freys. After declaring himself King of the North they were absolutely crucial to maintaining his power. Walder Frey might be a cantenkerous asshat, but Robb needed him more than Walder needed the Starks. Keeping Walder loyal should have been one of his top priorities, and that required wedding one of the Freys.

100% agreed, but my argument is for Eddard.

[Illyria]

Those were the first two that sprang to my mind!  I'd go Vetinari over Vimes, though--Vetinari's the better politician and intriguer and it seems like those skills'll be needed.

 

To me, Vetinari would be better at the background stuff (one of the Inquisitor's advisors, perhaps?) but Vimes, well, he's born to be the Inquisitor.  He is 'Vetinari's terrier', after all.  He'd just dig and dig and not stop until he found whoever it is that's responsible for the Veil Tears and then he'd bring them to justice.  And it would be awesome! 

[Tajerio]

To me, Vetinari would be better at the background stuff (one of the Inquisitor's advisors, perhaps?) but Vimes, well, he's born to be the Inquisitor.  He is 'Vetinari's terrier', after all.  He'd just dig and dig and not stop until he found whoever it is that's responsible for the Veil Tears and then he'd bring them to justice.  And it would be awesome! 

 

Very valid points.  It'd probably depend on how much of the Inquisitor's upfront job does require making nice with people.

[Zu Long]

I see your Vetinari and raise you a Sam Vimes.

 

Moist Von Lipwig would also be a surprisingly good choice.

[AlanC9]

My argument isnt that he'd make the best inquisitor, i'd choose tywin over him. My argument is that overall he's one of the better leaders, his success as Warden of the North is unquestioned, he cares about the people, the people love him and he's racked up great credentials in the field of combat. As inquisitor he'd succeed no doubt.

 

Spoiler

People keep mentioning the destruction of his house but honestly almost anyone put in the situation that he was would've failed one way or another, he couldve succeeded without little fingers betrayal

 

Depends on the definition of "failed." He could have certainly avoided the confrontation altogether. But it's that doing his duty thing that tripped him up.

[Illyria]

Moist Von Lipwig would also be a surprisingly good choice.

 

 

I can't believe I didn't think of him myself!  Would it be unfair to the demons, mages, Templers and various other factions if we just set him, Vimes and Vetinari loose on Thedas?

[Tajerio]

I can't believe I didn't think of him myself!  Would it be unfair to the demons, mages, Templers and various other factions if we just set him, Vimes and Vetinari loose on Thedas?

 

Now I want a book/game where the three of them team up to save the world from the Dungeon Dimensions.  Look what you did.

[DRTJR]

Double post please delete

[mupp3tz]

If we are not talking about just being wholesome, generic good guy and GOT, then I would say Petyr Baelish. He knows how to play politics with the best of them (especially how to remain discreet while getting the job done, meanwhile presenting a good face to necessary allies) and is great with finances. Probably not the most morally commendable person, but he's clever and effective in getting what he wants.

Frankly, I think Ned Stark is too honorable and assumes the best in people.. making him easy to blindside.

[DRTJR]

Nick Fury. The Inqusition would benifit from the Comic version or the cinematic version's leadership.

[Hrungr]

It just occurred to me that GoT suggestions (along with any other "normal" human) would have a bit of a rough go in DA...

 

With characters capable of smashing down gates, cratering the earth with their blows and capable of superhuman (non-mage) feats with their abilities - no ordinary human could survive Thedas.

 

I'm beginning to wonder if Thedas is a ultra-heavy-grav planet...

[Halfdan The Menace]

[Mister Gusty]

 

If we are not talking about just being wholesome, generic good guy and GOT, then I would say Petyr Baelish. He knows how to play politics with the best of them (especially how to remain discreet while getting the job done, meanwhile presenting a good face to necessary allies) and is great with finances. Probably not the most morally commendable person, but he's clever and effective in getting what he wants.

 

Well remember what Varys says about him, "He would see this country burn if he could be king of the ashes." Doesn't sound like the kind of guy you want to give all the power of the Inquisition to, he surely would use the chaos to make himself more powerful and influential and just ignore the veil tears entirely, as to him  "chaos is a ladder," he basically says that he would forsake the entire kingdom so long as he could stay on top.

 

While he is one of my favourite characters in the ASOIAF series, I wouldn't trust him to actually get the job done.

[Bob from Accounting]

Interesting that we have so many picking the 'strongest' character they know of out of a series that basically fetishizes human weakness.

[Force of the North]

I am partial to the idea of Jon Snow leading the inquisition. You know that he will put duty before personal interest or gain. Of course I have only seen the TV show and not read the books so I reserve the right to change my opinion. Please don't spoil anything if he is going to die or worse betray his nature I don't want to know.
Another interesting leader for the Inquisition would be Green Arrow. He tends to buck the establishment more than other super heroes but still sticks to some moral code of right and wrong.

[SerCambria358]

Interesting that we have so many picking the 'strongest' character they know of out of a series that basically fetishizes human weakness.

When else can you see true strength if weakness is not present?

[fiveforchaos]

I can't believe I didn't think of him myself!  Would it be unfair to the demons, mages, Templers and various other factions if we just set him, Vimes and Vetinari loose on Thedas?

Very unfair, but Thedas would be squeaky clean in no time. Ever single major authority in the land would have lost their position, but things would be running like an occasionally oiled machine. 

[Bob from Accounting]

When else can you see true strength if weakness is not present?

 

There's a difference between weakness being 'present' and weakness being fetishized, idolized and worshiped.
 

[I SOLD MY SOUL TO BIOWARE]

Sergeant Rex 'Power' Colt

 

[Faerlyte]

Raistlin Majere.

 

The over-abundance of GoT references disturbs me.