So, to make up for my previous thread which seems mixed. I've decided on making this thread. I also posted it up on another website and they seemed to enjoy it.
So, let's break things down.
John Marcone with current knowledge, his own personality and in his physical prime replaces Ned Stark as Hand of the King to Robert Baratheon and Lord of Winterfell. He'll be replacing Ned directly at the start of A Game of Thrones.
Marcone has the same knowledge Ned has at the start of the series (in terms of knowing Westeros history, players, shakers, and that the former Hand was likely killed), same resources, and same connections that Ned had as well at the start of the series.
We'll saY the Stark's family personality is more aligned with Marcone's. Obviously, still honorable but Marcone's sort of honor.
Okay.
So, can John Marcone survive and be victorious where Ned Stark failed to do or would he lose his head and be eaten by crows?
How would he deal with the various threat that have cropped up in The World of Ice and Fire?
I figured this one doesn't need a poll as it is more of a scenario for discussion.