Buffy vs. River
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UPDATED: Tuesday, May 9, 2006 02:30
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Quote:And Supergirl could flatten her.
Originally posted by farfly:
As much as I like both Buffy and River (I could see them shopping together), if no weapons were allowed, I think Glory would whup them both.
Chrisisall
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This seems like the umtenth time this has been discussed but it is always fun. I am pulling for River (at maximum rage, of course). I know, I know...Buffy has super powers and all. River is just a fluid killing machine. Everybody wants to bring up "reader" but I think Rivers natural ability to adapt and learn would make Buffy's ability to combat her extremly difficult. Buffy may be stronger and more resilient, but it is hard to win if you :
A: Cant hit your opponent
B: Your opponent knows your moves before you do
C: Your opponent can learn your style in 3 seconds by just watching you.
D: Your opponent is not busy having an engaging conversation with the enemy
E: Your opponent's goal is to kill you at any cost. Just because River moves like silk in the wind when she fights, I would not put it past her to crush an opponents skull with a large rock.
Buffy- Valley girl with superpowers who fights generic demons with 3rd grade martial arts.
River Tam- Goverment trained, psychic, super genius, hyper physical adaptability, murder machine.
Kuang Zhe De 
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Quote:I don't disagree on any particular point, sir.
Originally posted by KuangZheDe:
Buffy- Valley girl with superpowers who fights generic demons with 3rd grade martial arts.
River Tam- Goverment trained, psychic, super genius, hyper physical adaptability, murder machine.
*liked the part about 3rd grade martial arts
*Chrisisall, bending like a reed
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There was a slayer named Dana in Angel season 5 that had to be "inspired" by River (i.e., insane and ass-kicking). I think that was the character closest to River in the Buffyverse.
I don't know why River and Buffy would be fighting each other at all. Even if Buffy pissed off River for some reason, River could read Buffy's mind and know that she's good and whether or not she's annoying, there's no sense in fighting her because they're on the same side. Plus, Buffy has enough sense to know if her ass is gonna get kicked, she runs the hell away. That's not counting if River is triggered into Kill mode, which would count for why they'd be fighting, but that still doesn't discount Buffy running for it (locked doors/barriers do not keep a slayer for very long). And wasn't River detriggered anyways?
Now, Willow vs. River would be another thing. Willow has no superstrength at all, but she occassionally goes bad and she's talented at teleporting/disabling people from a safe distance. River might be able to sense if someone is doing mojo, but it's hard to fight someone who is doing stuff to you from someplace that is elsewhere.
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Yeah, but River would know any way to counter whatever magic Willow uses that Willow knows. The only problem is she may not know she knows it.
If anyone gets nosy...Shoot em.
Shoot em sir?
Politely.
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Well they come from completely different worlds and you have to take into consideration many things. Like does buffy have all of her friends and the slayers scythe? River is definatly more graceful than Buffy, but Buffy is the chosen one. And theres one more question i have, why are they fighting? that could be the deciding win or loss. i dont think they would fight each other.
Im sorry, did i give you the impression i was askin?
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Quote:
Originally posted by BrowncoatSandinista:
Yeah, but River would know any way to counter whatever magic Willow uses that Willow knows. The only problem is she may not know she knows it.
If anyone gets nosy...Shoot em.
Shoot em sir?
Politely.
well technically river would use logic. meaning she would be confused by any thought of magic because its highly improbable, thus throwing her off (:
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Think River would win since she can resort to low tricks like shooting buffy. Also, I just like River better 
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Think River would win since she can resort to low tricks like shooting buffy. Also, I just like River better
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River Would kick Buffys azz 
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