OOTS Characters in Hobbit

[t209]

How would Order of the Stick be like in Hobbit?

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Bilbo- Elan
Gadalf- Vaarsuvius
Thorin- Durkon
Dwalin- Hinjo
Balin- Shojo
Filli- Niuh
Killi- Thanh
Nori- Guy with Halberd
Ori- Kazumi
Dori- Daigo
Bombur- ?
Oin- Haley
Gloin- Roy Greenhilt
Bifur- Lien
Bofur- Belkar Bitterleaf
Too bad, I killed off Thanh and Shojo(Even though he's dead), Niuh, and Durkon if they are in new Hobbit Sequel and LOTR.

[Cizak]

All dwarves except Thorin and maybe the old one: Unnamed Azure City Soldier.

You see, it fits because personality.

[Slayer Lord]

I know Durkon is the obvious choice to be the main dwarf since he actually is one, but I think Roy would be a better candidate for Thorin. As well as being the sword-wielding leaders, Roy and Thorin are probably the most serious minded members of their respective groups, and are both motivated by a quest for vengance against an enemy much more powerful than them.

Durkon would be be best suited as Balin, being the leader's wise councilor in one another's group.

[Gnomish Wanderer]

Yeah, the list seems random because the dwarves really are way too one-dimensional to have enough distinction to fit with the order. -1.

[MoonCat]

How is Bilbo anything like Elan?

[t209]

How is Bilbo anything like Elan?

Well, Belkar's too evil. Haley's too greedy. Elan is kinda close to Bilbo.

[pearl jam]

How would Order of the Stick be like in Hobbit?

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Too bad, I killed off Thanh and Shojo(Even though he's dead), Niuh, and Durkon if they are in new Hobbit Sequel and LOTR.

Can you rephrase this part? I'm trying to figure out exactly what you're trying to say, as only Gandalf, Bilbo and Gloin appear in LOTR and your list does not include all of the dwarves whose deaths can be confirmed.

[t209]

Can you rephrase this part? I'm trying to figure out exactly what you're trying to say, as only Gandalf, Bilbo and Gloin appear in LOTR and your list does not include all of the dwarves whose deaths can be confirmed.

No!

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Filli, Killi,and Thorin died in the book.

[MoonCat]

Well, Belkar's too evil. Haley's too greedy. Elan is kinda close to Bilbo.

That's implying that every group of characters will have exact parallels to eachother. What makes Elan like Bilbo?

[martianmister]

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Bilbo- Haley
Gadalf- Thanh
Thorin- Hinjo
Dwalin- Niu
Balin- Vaarsuvius
Filli- Belkar Bitterleaf
Killi- Roy Greenhilt
Nori- Lien
Ori- Malack
Dori- Shojo
Bombur- Tarquin
Oin- Durkon
Gloin- Daigo
Bifur- Xykon
Bofur- Kazumi

[ThePhantasm]

The OOTS characters and those in the Hobbit are really too different to draw any meaningful comparisons.

[fergo]

The OOTS characters and those in the Hobbit are really too different to draw any meaningful comparisons.

On principle, I feel I should say that similarities between characters are unnecessary; part of the humour can be seeing dramatically different characters play the same role and reacting to the same events (e.g. Haley as Little Red Riding Hood).

In this case, though, I'd have to be inclined to agree. White the OotS can be used to spoof the clichés and conventions of various different genres (and, I think, that's pretty much what the character-swap stories are about), there's not much point doing it for the Hobbit; OotS are already spoofing the whole fantasy-adventure thing. And in any case, there are very few obvious parallels or clear contrasts between the characters.

That said...

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I think Eugene Greenhilt would make a brilliant parody of Gandalf. He's not just the obvious choice because he's a wizard; think how funny a sarcastic Gandalf would be, constantly bullying Thorin and Co, complaining 24/7, manipulating them for his own ends, and getting distracted every time something more interesting comes up...

[Vinyadan]

Bombur would doubtlessly be the Empress of Blood.

[Killer Angel]

How would Order of the Stick be like in Hobbit?

What a silly question. They would be in 48 frame 3D technology!

[Dr. Gamera]

The OOTS characters and those in the Hobbit are really too different to draw any meaningful comparisons.

Except, of course, Frudu!

(Assuming we're talking about The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.)

[Syncro]

How would Order of the Stick be like in Hobbit?

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Bilbo- Elan
Gadalf- Vaarsuvius
Thorin- Durkon
Dwalin- Hinjo
Balin- Shojo
Filli- Niuh
Killi- Thanh
Nori- Guy with Halberd
Ori- Kazumi
Dori- Daigo
Bombur- ?
Oin- Haley
Gloin- Roy Greenhilt
Bifur- Lien
Bofur- Belkar Bitterleaf
Too bad, I killed off Thanh and Shojo(Even though he's dead), Niuh, and Durkon if they are in new Hobbit Sequel and LOTR.

I think Vaarsuvius is more like legoais, I mean sure both are wizards but personality wise they're a little distant, Gandalf is alot more humble, and quiet while Vaarsuvius and legoais are somewhat arrogant even though they're all intelligent and wise.
Another thing is Gandalf seems to be very mysterious while Vaarsuvius who, even though appears to be very introverted is also extremely laquacious. Since he's older Legoais views his party members as "children" which is similar to Vaarsuvius' perspective with some of his/her party members.
To me Gandalf just appears to be more warm and open to friendship than the other two. I'm not saying per-se gandalf is better than the other two because all of them have their unique and redeeming qualities along with their flaws but it just seems to me Gandalf and Vaarsuvius seems to be oppisites personailty wise.

Also V and L both elves ;).

[Math_Mage]

I don't really know what to say, other than...this is quite recognizably a t209 thread. Hobbit simply doesn't make for a good team discussion because its narrative is almost entirely focused on Bilbo, so there's no team of fully fleshed-out characters to compare to the Order.

[Winter]

... and quiet while Vaarsuvius and legoais are somewhat arrogant even though they're all intelligent and wise.

What comic are you reading? In the one I read, Vaarsuvius is not wise at all. Since the beginning he has shown his Wisdom-score cannot be even mediocre.

[Adanedhel]

I think V would be closer to Thranduil; rather then Legolas;
The smart elven king; that came marching to Erebor for his part of the treasure;
the insular and mightily arrogant Thranduil that refused to help the dwarven race out of their predicament; out of fear to lose things of his own.

Furthermore, to the OP; comparing Bofur (who is easily one of the 2 most empathic dwarves of Thorins company(maybe Balin beats him out there; and maybe Dori comes close)) to Belkar Bitterleaf is clear nonsense

[multilis]

At the end of the last Hobbit movie, near end of battle of 5 armies, Miko shape shifts into a great bear and heroically kills many goblins and wolves. ;P

(In middle earth, heroes kill evil races first, ask question later and no Belkar on Team Good to long term conflict with Miko. Miko/Beorn is less major character that kicks butt in combat, helps the needy, etc.)

[Math_Mage]

At the end of the last Hobbit movie, near end of battle of 5 armies, Miko shape shifts into a great bear and heroically kills many goblins and wolves. ;P

(In middle earth, heroes kill evil races first, ask question later and no Belkar on Team Good to long term conflict with Miko. Miko/Beorn is less major character that kicks butt in combat, helps the needy, etc.)

Uh, okay, but literally everything else about Beorn and Miko is completely different. Beorn isn't anyone's vassal and wouldn't take kindly to that sort of authority, acts on his personal judgment and emotions while lacking any sort of strict rules-based code of conduct.

[Dark Elf Bard]

Radagast the Brown needs to be Leeky Windstaff.