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Egwene would likely also know since she puzzled it out as well darius_sedai Send a noteboard - 28/09/2012 07:28:22 PM
But I'm pretty sure there was snow coming through that one time, and if that's the case, it becomes very questionable why snow would pass through but wind would not.

And even if snow didn't pass through, I still find it odd that projectiles can pass through while snow, rain, wind, and water would not. There's really no difference between a projectile and a snowflake, after all, aside from the origin of their motion, and I don't see how that could make a difference.


One other possibility is that the Aes Sedai have mastered the problem of air pressure... that it's taken care of as part of the Travelling weave, something that prevents air from one side to touch air from the other side. Anything else would pass through... objects, snowflakes and so on.

None but the Forsaken and Rand would know, as all the others just reproduce the weave without really understanding the details.

RJ no doubt had rules in place. It's just that no one ever thought of asking him about this in time.






And I think the fact that the Weave is also essentially the same to physically enter TAR makes a strong case for your argument. Seems unlikely that opening a hole into a separate dimension wouldn't create problems on both sides. I personally like the idea that the protection is somehow built directly into the Weave.
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Problems with gateways Narg - 28/09/2012 05:02:47 PM 2924 Views
Uh, yeah, well, whenever you notice something like that... a wizard did it. *NM* Tom - 28/09/2012 05:47:13 PM 668 Views
Yeah, I realize that raising physics questions about fantasy books can be absurd... Narg - 28/09/2012 06:03:05 PM 1137 Views
It's been discussed before... DomA - 28/09/2012 06:04:35 PM 1500 Views
I would agree with this A Deathwatch Guard - 28/09/2012 06:35:14 PM 1141 Views
Re: I would agree with this DomA - 28/09/2012 06:56:57 PM 1283 Views
Egwene would likely also know since she puzzled it out as well darius_sedai - 28/09/2012 07:28:22 PM 1263 Views
Especially when opening a gateway into a void like in Skimming (though that is probably T'A'R too) Onarishma - 04/10/2012 03:13:29 PM 1164 Views
Regarding shadowspawn: Narg - 28/09/2012 07:19:38 PM 1442 Views
Isn't there a quote somewhere about this? darius_sedai - 28/09/2012 07:30:40 PM 1278 Views
There is echooff - 28/09/2012 07:52:30 PM 1162 Views
Can Fain pass through a Gateway? Marshall - 28/09/2012 08:11:59 PM 1202 Views
Re: Can Fain pass through a Gateway? DomA - 02/10/2012 02:37:58 AM 1179 Views
Here's a neat idea Marshall - 28/09/2012 08:07:52 PM 1304 Views
Found an interesting quote when I was looking into something else darius_sedai - 07/10/2012 12:57:21 AM 976 Views
I don't think RJ thought about it Sidious - 28/09/2012 07:44:34 PM 1181 Views
Absurd question... fionwe1987 - 28/09/2012 10:44:53 PM 1208 Views
Doesn't it meet your standards? Sidious - 29/09/2012 07:47:12 AM 1286 Views
Gateways, Tel'aran'rhiod and Dreamspikes... fionwe1987 - 28/09/2012 11:02:39 PM 1373 Views
Re: Gateways, Tel'aran'rhiod and Dreamspikes... LoialT - 28/09/2012 11:12:54 PM 1186 Views
Wow, that makes a lot of sense. *NM* Dreadlord - 01/10/2012 07:30:22 PM 602 Views
Re: Gateways, Tel'aran'rhiod and Dreamspikes... DomA - 01/10/2012 09:03:47 PM 1409 Views
Androl throws a kink in this darius_sedai - 02/10/2012 01:14:16 AM 1164 Views
Re: Androl throws a kink in this DomA - 02/10/2012 02:30:23 AM 1341 Views
He said he can make one large enough for a Wagon to pass through darius_sedai - 02/10/2012 03:23:26 AM 1095 Views
Gateway Talent I'd say Sidious - 02/10/2012 08:55:26 AM 1190 Views
I think Androl is proof that gateways are more about a the Talent than strength darius_sedai - 02/10/2012 09:00:26 AM 1217 Views
No I think they're more about strength Sidious - 02/10/2012 09:27:17 AM 1353 Views
I disagree with Logain being a credible source on this darius_sedai - 02/10/2012 04:47:59 PM 1199 Views
Re: I disagree with Logain being a credible source on this Sidious - 03/10/2012 07:04:11 AM 1199 Views
Re: I disagree with Logain being a credible source on this fionwe1987 - 03/10/2012 07:43:12 AM 1213 Views
Re: I disagree with Logain being a credible source on this Sidious - 03/10/2012 09:59:13 AM 1178 Views
Egwene could not heal Gawyn darius_sedai - 03/10/2012 02:34:08 PM 1261 Views
She did Heal him Sidious - 04/10/2012 08:30:14 AM 1131 Views
and *gasp* maybe breeding. Onarishma - 04/10/2012 05:36:59 PM 1141 Views
Re-read some stuff darius_sedai - 04/10/2012 07:57:50 PM 1207 Views
Re: Re-read some stuff Sidious - 05/10/2012 08:22:06 AM 1048 Views
Um she tries out of desperation? darius_sedai - 05/10/2012 03:06:59 PM 1183 Views
Logain may be correct that Rand is stronger, but his reason is not correct darius_sedai - 03/10/2012 02:13:08 PM 1412 Views
But his thought processes are sound Sidious - 04/10/2012 08:20:13 AM 1101 Views
It's in Chapter 5 of TGS darius_sedai - 04/10/2012 09:48:49 PM 1176 Views
Re: It's in Chapter 5 of TGS Sidious - 05/10/2012 08:28:13 AM 1117 Views
Why was Flinn so late and why bring up his Gateway? darius_sedai - 05/10/2012 04:15:47 PM 1155 Views
Ummm... fionwe1987 - 05/10/2012 08:42:19 PM 1100 Views
Re: Ummm... Sidious - 06/10/2012 07:53:10 AM 1221 Views
I don't think RJ changed his mind darius_sedai - 06/10/2012 03:13:44 PM 1045 Views
Re: I don't think RJ changed his mind DomA - 07/10/2012 07:28:38 PM 1252 Views
I wasn't being very clear darius_sedai - 07/10/2012 09:45:15 PM 1182 Views
I think he did Sidious - 08/10/2012 05:32:35 PM 1195 Views
Maybe darius_sedai - 08/10/2012 07:48:24 PM 1097 Views
still don't think that's proof. It's just practical. Onarishma - 11/10/2012 07:06:15 PM 1091 Views
Interesting point you bring up about fighting for control darius_sedai - 12/10/2012 03:44:26 AM 1071 Views
She wouldn't have to guess! Onarishma - 09/10/2012 08:43:54 PM 1100 Views
Really? Where is that quote? All we've heard is a woman needs to be strong enough darius_sedai - 09/10/2012 11:44:15 PM 1082 Views
There is only one book left. It is definitely not LIKELY Onarishma - 11/10/2012 08:06:04 PM 1096 Views
I can agree with most of that ... I simply believe that the Talent dictates the amount of strength darius_sedai - 12/10/2012 03:53:21 AM 1039 Views
Exactly... fionwe1987 - 10/10/2012 12:35:16 AM 974 Views
Re: Exactly... Sidious - 10/10/2012 10:29:13 AM 1022 Views
Re: Exactly... fionwe1987 - 10/10/2012 10:06:08 PM 1135 Views
AND... darius_sedai - 10/10/2012 10:15:14 PM 991 Views
Re: AND... Sidious - 11/10/2012 04:46:31 PM 1163 Views
Again THANK YOU! Onarishma - 11/10/2012 08:35:10 PM 967 Views
Re: AND... darius_sedai - 12/10/2012 04:09:25 AM 1092 Views
Re: AND... Sidious - 12/10/2012 08:57:46 AM 1160 Views
I only discount direct statements when we are explicitly shown that they are incorrect darius_sedai - 13/10/2012 06:55:38 PM 1068 Views
Because let's be honest, it's rarely a Talent and you both know it Sidious - 11/10/2012 04:44:27 PM 1144 Views
TY!!! Onarishma - 11/10/2012 08:38:44 PM 1159 Views
You are basing this entire post on a fundamentally flawed premise darius_sedai - 12/10/2012 04:13:06 AM 1340 Views
Re: You are basing this entire post on a fundamentally flawed premise Sidious - 12/10/2012 08:52:02 AM 1119 Views
Are you reading mine? darius_sedai - 13/10/2012 07:09:02 PM 1039 Views
Apoplexy, that is what is happening on my side of the screen Onarishma - 11/10/2012 08:31:30 PM 885 Views
the fact that Egwene is proven incorrect on this any number of times? darius_sedai - 12/10/2012 04:14:35 AM 1151 Views
THANK YOU!!! Onarishma - 11/10/2012 08:26:49 PM 1076 Views
Re: Logain may be correct that Rand is stronger, but his reason is not correct Onarishma - 04/10/2012 09:51:08 PM 1110 Views
to the point on the Circle darius_sedai - 06/10/2012 09:36:18 PM 1126 Views
Circles don't add the Talents... fionwe1987 - 07/10/2012 03:34:47 AM 1094 Views
I had forgotten about Brendas! darius_sedai - 07/10/2012 05:15:52 AM 1099 Views
I've been thinking about this darius_sedai - 07/10/2012 10:11:22 PM 1046 Views
Circles give added precision, remember? fionwe1987 - 07/10/2012 11:27:05 PM 1083 Views
I get that, but the evidence in front of me from the text is inconsistent to the quote darius_sedai - 08/10/2012 12:11:15 AM 954 Views
Circles of larger numbers give added benefit... fionwe1987 - 08/10/2012 02:00:58 AM 1126 Views
Egwene with a sa'angreal might be like 15x her natural strength, so maybe 9-10x Rand darius_sedai - 08/10/2012 02:59:26 AM 1029 Views
Highly doubtful... fionwe1987 - 08/10/2012 01:36:47 PM 1073 Views
Meh, I don't really care all that much, I just don't think this adds up to the text. darius_sedai - 08/10/2012 03:31:20 PM 1062 Views
Re: Meh, I don't really care all that much, I just don't think this adds up to the text. Sidious - 08/10/2012 05:57:04 PM 1081 Views
That is actually the crux of my issue darius_sedai - 08/10/2012 07:52:52 PM 1043 Views
That's why its called exponential. It is NOT linear and that why the gains look ridiculous Onarishma - 11/10/2012 10:00:15 PM 1109 Views
Yet that only explains when a circle does certain things darius_sedai - 12/10/2012 04:18:36 AM 1103 Views
the text is not inconsistent. Onarishma - 19/10/2012 08:20:52 PM 1551 Views
I see, it only counts when it supports your point! Why didn't I think of that! darius_sedai - 20/10/2012 03:58:27 AM 1187 Views
RJ specifically said that was ONLY because of Forsaken skill level Onarishma - 11/10/2012 09:02:03 PM 1079 Views
Not so much darius_sedai - 12/10/2012 04:28:44 AM 1085 Views
I'm still arguing about this but I think the evidence is that AS holding a shield are not linked. Onarishma - 11/10/2012 08:59:20 PM 1138 Views
I've given this point some thought too ... It's a dicey subject darius_sedai - 12/10/2012 04:22:23 AM 1013 Views
THAT is proof of the power of LINKING. This is why thirteen Morgases could smash Rand. Onarishma - 11/10/2012 08:41:45 PM 973 Views
It's one example that supports the exponential increase ... not arguing that darius_sedai - 12/10/2012 04:40:08 AM 1082 Views
Re: to the point on the Circle Onarishma - 07/10/2012 06:09:48 PM 1061 Views
Healing is a thing of the physical body darius_sedai - 07/10/2012 09:50:37 PM 1111 Views
Suian was stilled for hiding these boys. obviously trust was the issue. not healing skill. *NM* Onarishma - 11/10/2012 10:11:50 PM 482 Views
Didn't I just say that? darius_sedai - 12/10/2012 04:31:22 AM 1038 Views
That's what makes a Talent a Talent.... Onarishma - 04/10/2012 05:02:36 PM 1090 Views
There is so much evidence against this darius_sedai - 04/10/2012 08:04:45 PM 1182 Views
Androl does not match Rands Gateway size. Onarishma - 05/10/2012 05:59:34 PM 1174 Views
Rand states straight out that gateway size is not OP strength dependent. fionwe1987 - 05/10/2012 08:51:58 PM 1040 Views
+500 ... Well said sir! *NM* darius_sedai - 06/10/2012 04:52:38 AM 786 Views
He's referring to skimming Sidious - 06/10/2012 07:08:14 AM 1231 Views
I think we aren't far off in interpretation darius_sedai - 06/10/2012 02:48:46 PM 1077 Views
Re: I think we aren't far off in interpretation Sidious - 08/10/2012 05:41:12 PM 1072 Views
We are close enough on this point darius_sedai - 08/10/2012 08:02:48 PM 1181 Views
Re: Rand states straight out that gateway size is not OP strength dependent. Onarishma - 07/10/2012 06:37:32 PM 1112 Views
Please explain Androl then darius_sedai - 07/10/2012 09:48:54 PM 1122 Views
OMG. Androl DOES have a Talent. NO ONE is disputing that. Onarishma - 11/10/2012 10:50:41 PM 1076 Views
You have waffled back and forth on Traveling being a Talent darius_sedai - 14/10/2012 03:01:03 AM 1116 Views
there is no waffle here. plenty of syrup though.... Onarishma - 18/10/2012 06:53:34 PM 1148 Views
No it's not darius_sedai - 19/10/2012 04:25:25 AM 977 Views
fionwe1987 - 07/10/2012 11:35:00 PM 944 Views
i will gladly find you the quote where it it is the right size and ONLY takes more power. Onarishma - 11/10/2012 11:18:15 PM 1100 Views
I don't think so... Spirit is used in many weaves (like Healing) as part of the weave darius_sedai - 12/10/2012 04:38:29 AM 1092 Views
I was incorrect about the size. but ultimately not incorrect about her evaluation quote within Onarishma - 18/10/2012 03:28:30 PM 1273 Views
How many different times does the text have to say Traveling is a Talent? darius_sedai - 05/10/2012 11:54:19 PM 1047 Views
How do you know there's a difference? Sidious - 06/10/2012 06:53:33 AM 1113 Views
darius_sedai - 06/10/2012 03:15:25 PM 1095 Views
the text calls a lot of things Talents when they're just lost weaves...Traveling is one of them. *NM* Onarishma - 07/10/2012 07:03:35 PM 700 Views
Not really darius_sedai - 07/10/2012 09:57:56 PM 1063 Views
I agree with this PoV Sidious - 06/10/2012 07:19:52 AM 1208 Views
Yes, Healing Talent is incredibly rare and only implies out of proportion ability... darius_sedai - 06/10/2012 03:36:24 PM 1044 Views
I think you use the word Talent too liberally Sidious - 08/10/2012 05:45:39 PM 1174 Views
I disagree darius_sedai - 08/10/2012 08:08:04 PM 1097 Views
I sort of agree with Sidious there DomA - 09/10/2012 03:03:54 PM 1068 Views
Flinn has difficulty with the weave. Unlike Aviendha he doesn't has a second weave problem darius_sedai - 09/10/2012 06:17:34 PM 1046 Views
Re: Yes, Healing Talent is incredibly rare and only implies out of proportion ability... Onarishma - 09/10/2012 02:37:10 PM 1230 Views
That has no relevance here darius_sedai - 09/10/2012 06:29:34 PM 996 Views
Beonin's Gateway v. Egwene's v. Rand's v. Aviendha and Elayne Edit: made a math mistake darius_sedai - 06/10/2012 08:34:56 PM 1498 Views
This debate is restricted by the "largest Gateway possible" issue. And some added points to consider fionwe1987 - 07/10/2012 03:49:05 AM 1072 Views
This debate is restricted by the "largest Gateway possible" issue. And some added points to consider fionwe1987 - 07/10/2012 04:09:33 AM 1045 Views
Re: This debate is restricted by the "largest Gateway possible" issue. DomA - 07/10/2012 07:46:51 PM 1188 Views
Cadsuane possessing a strong Talent for Traveling would not be surprising to me darius_sedai - 07/10/2012 10:15:17 PM 1124 Views
I noticed that... fionwe1987 - 07/10/2012 11:38:18 PM 1161 Views
Re: This debate is restricted by the "largest Gateway possible" issue. Sidious - 08/10/2012 05:47:57 PM 1054 Views
Re: This debate is restricted by the "largest Gateway possible" issue. DomA - 09/10/2012 05:08:34 PM 1313 Views
On Healing and Yellows... fionwe1987 - 09/10/2012 05:24:11 PM 1104 Views
Re: On Healing and Yellows... DomA - 09/10/2012 06:07:20 PM 1225 Views
True darius_sedai - 07/10/2012 10:01:42 PM 1111 Views
Life skills and OP skills... fionwe1987 - 02/10/2012 06:40:00 AM 986 Views
Or the reverse could be true darius_sedai - 02/10/2012 08:43:37 AM 1142 Views
Re: Or the reverse could be true Sidious - 02/10/2012 09:12:28 AM 1207 Views
And Egwene was training to be Wisdom ... I don't know that any of this is true 100% of the time darius_sedai - 02/10/2012 04:55:30 PM 1135 Views
Re: And Egwene was training to be Wisdom ... I don't know that any of this is true 100% of the time DomA - 03/10/2012 12:55:01 AM 1243 Views
The point is the same regardless darius_sedai - 03/10/2012 05:14:36 AM 1162 Views
Here's an answer to your original question Sidious - 06/10/2012 07:21:27 AM 1194 Views
*takes a bow* ... thanks for finding that quote! *NM* darius_sedai - 06/10/2012 08:41:49 PM 590 Views
Re: Or the reverse could be true DomA - 02/10/2012 01:02:03 PM 1250 Views
You misunderstand the nature of the Yellow darius_sedai - 02/10/2012 05:06:20 PM 1164 Views
I know DomA - 02/10/2012 07:27:14 PM 1164 Views
Our stance seems to be Nature v. nurture in nature darius_sedai - 02/10/2012 11:21:50 PM 1128 Views
weaves are not magical entities that exist in channelers. They are tools that are invented. Onarishma - 05/10/2012 06:17:31 PM 1127 Views
Re: Gateways, Tel'aran'rhiod and Dreamspikes... fionwe1987 - 02/10/2012 06:38:11 AM 1103 Views
Trollocs have dreams Onarishma - 05/10/2012 06:39:49 PM 1175 Views
Re: Gateways, Tel'aran'rhiod and Dreamspikes... DomA - 06/10/2012 02:05:30 PM 1147 Views
Was Avendoraldera a separate construct, and what to make of the Green Man cosmology? LoialT - 06/10/2012 06:54:27 PM 1155 Views
Re: Was Avendoraldera a separate construct, and what to make of the Green Man cosmology? DomA - 06/10/2012 10:04:41 PM 1328 Views
XKCD is on the case! Tor - 03/10/2012 06:05:54 AM 1086 Views
Re: Problems with gateways Onarishma - 04/10/2012 03:10:48 PM 967 Views
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