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Gateway Talent I'd say Sidious Send a noteboard - 02/10/2012 08:55:26 AM
In Chapter 56 of TOM

He focused. Making gateways came so much easier to him than other weaves did; he'd never understood why. Though he couldn't break even a small rock apart by channeling, he could make a gateway large enough for a wagon to drive through.


I don't know why its controversial. As you showed he directly alludes to the fact that his gateways are much larger than they should be, and with minimal effort. He seems to have the same sort of disproportionate ability that Berowin had with shielding.

Gateways are obviously proportional to strength, but Talent is also there. There's also the fact that gateways are limited to 4x4 paces no matter how strong you are, and that Rand can make several of this size at the same time.
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Problems with gateways Narg - 28/09/2012 05:02:47 PM 2753 Views
Uh, yeah, well, whenever you notice something like that... a wizard did it. *NM* Tom - 28/09/2012 05:47:13 PM 592 Views
Yeah, I realize that raising physics questions about fantasy books can be absurd... Narg - 28/09/2012 06:03:05 PM 967 Views
It's been discussed before... DomA - 28/09/2012 06:04:35 PM 1290 Views
I would agree with this A Deathwatch Guard - 28/09/2012 06:35:14 PM 969 Views
Re: I would agree with this DomA - 28/09/2012 06:56:57 PM 1113 Views
Egwene would likely also know since she puzzled it out as well darius_sedai - 28/09/2012 07:28:22 PM 1072 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 986 Views
Regarding shadowspawn: Narg - 28/09/2012 07:19:38 PM 1183 Views
Isn't there a quote somewhere about this? darius_sedai - 28/09/2012 07:30:40 PM 1102 Views
There is echooff - 28/09/2012 07:52:30 PM 974 Views
Can Fain pass through a Gateway? Marshall - 28/09/2012 08:11:59 PM 1018 Views
Re: Can Fain pass through a Gateway? DomA - 02/10/2012 02:37:58 AM 993 Views
Here's a neat idea Marshall - 28/09/2012 08:07:52 PM 1138 Views
Found an interesting quote when I was looking into something else darius_sedai - 07/10/2012 12:57:21 AM 778 Views
I don't think RJ thought about it Sidious - 28/09/2012 07:44:34 PM 1006 Views
Absurd question... fionwe1987 - 28/09/2012 10:44:53 PM 1031 Views
Doesn't it meet your standards? Sidious - 29/09/2012 07:47:12 AM 1091 Views
Gateways, Tel'aran'rhiod and Dreamspikes... fionwe1987 - 28/09/2012 11:02:39 PM 1193 Views
Re: Gateways, Tel'aran'rhiod and Dreamspikes... LoialT - 28/09/2012 11:12:54 PM 1005 Views
Wow, that makes a lot of sense. *NM* Dreadlord - 01/10/2012 07:30:22 PM 524 Views
Re: Gateways, Tel'aran'rhiod and Dreamspikes... DomA - 01/10/2012 09:03:47 PM 1188 Views
Androl throws a kink in this darius_sedai - 02/10/2012 01:14:16 AM 989 Views
Re: Androl throws a kink in this DomA - 02/10/2012 02:30:23 AM 1163 Views
He said he can make one large enough for a Wagon to pass through darius_sedai - 02/10/2012 03:23:26 AM 893 Views
Gateway Talent I'd say Sidious - 02/10/2012 08:55:26 AM 996 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 1023 Views
No I think they're more about strength Sidious - 02/10/2012 09:27:17 AM 1166 Views
I disagree with Logain being a credible source on this darius_sedai - 02/10/2012 04:47:59 PM 981 Views
Re: I disagree with Logain being a credible source on this Sidious - 03/10/2012 07:04:11 AM 992 Views
Re: I disagree with Logain being a credible source on this fionwe1987 - 03/10/2012 07:43:12 AM 1030 Views
Re: I disagree with Logain being a credible source on this Sidious - 03/10/2012 09:59:13 AM 1001 Views
Egwene could not heal Gawyn darius_sedai - 03/10/2012 02:34:08 PM 1066 Views
She did Heal him Sidious - 04/10/2012 08:30:14 AM 964 Views
and *gasp* maybe breeding. Onarishma - 04/10/2012 05:36:59 PM 975 Views
Re-read some stuff darius_sedai - 04/10/2012 07:57:50 PM 1018 Views
Re: Re-read some stuff Sidious - 05/10/2012 08:22:06 AM 845 Views
Um she tries out of desperation? darius_sedai - 05/10/2012 03:06:59 PM 1013 Views
Logain may be correct that Rand is stronger, but his reason is not correct darius_sedai - 03/10/2012 02:13:08 PM 1209 Views
But his thought processes are sound Sidious - 04/10/2012 08:20:13 AM 904 Views
It's in Chapter 5 of TGS darius_sedai - 04/10/2012 09:48:49 PM 1012 Views
Re: It's in Chapter 5 of TGS Sidious - 05/10/2012 08:28:13 AM 924 Views
Why was Flinn so late and why bring up his Gateway? darius_sedai - 05/10/2012 04:15:47 PM 960 Views
Ummm... fionwe1987 - 05/10/2012 08:42:19 PM 924 Views
Re: Ummm... Sidious - 06/10/2012 07:53:10 AM 1039 Views
I don't think RJ changed his mind darius_sedai - 06/10/2012 03:13:44 PM 870 Views
Re: I don't think RJ changed his mind DomA - 07/10/2012 07:28:38 PM 1079 Views
I wasn't being very clear darius_sedai - 07/10/2012 09:45:15 PM 1015 Views
I think he did Sidious - 08/10/2012 05:32:35 PM 1010 Views
Maybe darius_sedai - 08/10/2012 07:48:24 PM 930 Views
still don't think that's proof. It's just practical. Onarishma - 11/10/2012 07:06:15 PM 881 Views
Interesting point you bring up about fighting for control darius_sedai - 12/10/2012 03:44:26 AM 866 Views
She wouldn't have to guess! Onarishma - 09/10/2012 08:43:54 PM 903 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 911 Views
There is only one book left. It is definitely not LIKELY Onarishma - 11/10/2012 08:06:04 PM 927 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 880 Views
Exactly... fionwe1987 - 10/10/2012 12:35:16 AM 781 Views
Re: Exactly... Sidious - 10/10/2012 10:29:13 AM 845 Views
Re: Exactly... fionwe1987 - 10/10/2012 10:06:08 PM 943 Views
AND... darius_sedai - 10/10/2012 10:15:14 PM 825 Views
Re: AND... Sidious - 11/10/2012 04:46:31 PM 964 Views
Again THANK YOU! Onarishma - 11/10/2012 08:35:10 PM 805 Views
Re: AND... darius_sedai - 12/10/2012 04:09:25 AM 911 Views
Re: AND... Sidious - 12/10/2012 08:57:46 AM 943 Views
I only discount direct statements when we are explicitly shown that they are incorrect darius_sedai - 13/10/2012 06:55:38 PM 885 Views
Because let's be honest, it's rarely a Talent and you both know it Sidious - 11/10/2012 04:44:27 PM 961 Views
TY!!! Onarishma - 11/10/2012 08:38:44 PM 993 Views
You are basing this entire post on a fundamentally flawed premise darius_sedai - 12/10/2012 04:13:06 AM 1139 Views
Re: You are basing this entire post on a fundamentally flawed premise Sidious - 12/10/2012 08:52:02 AM 932 Views
Are you reading mine? darius_sedai - 13/10/2012 07:09:02 PM 864 Views
Apoplexy, that is what is happening on my side of the screen Onarishma - 11/10/2012 08:31:30 PM 717 Views
the fact that Egwene is proven incorrect on this any number of times? darius_sedai - 12/10/2012 04:14:35 AM 974 Views
THANK YOU!!! Onarishma - 11/10/2012 08:26:49 PM 906 Views
Re: Logain may be correct that Rand is stronger, but his reason is not correct Onarishma - 04/10/2012 09:51:08 PM 914 Views
to the point on the Circle darius_sedai - 06/10/2012 09:36:18 PM 966 Views
Circles don't add the Talents... fionwe1987 - 07/10/2012 03:34:47 AM 901 Views
I had forgotten about Brendas! darius_sedai - 07/10/2012 05:15:52 AM 908 Views
I've been thinking about this darius_sedai - 07/10/2012 10:11:22 PM 875 Views
Circles give added precision, remember? fionwe1987 - 07/10/2012 11:27:05 PM 915 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 798 Views
Circles of larger numbers give added benefit... fionwe1987 - 08/10/2012 02:00:58 AM 970 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 866 Views
Highly doubtful... fionwe1987 - 08/10/2012 01:36:47 PM 900 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 860 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 881 Views
That is actually the crux of my issue darius_sedai - 08/10/2012 07:52:52 PM 877 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 919 Views
Yet that only explains when a circle does certain things darius_sedai - 12/10/2012 04:18:36 AM 906 Views
the text is not inconsistent. Onarishma - 19/10/2012 08:20:52 PM 1369 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 1006 Views
RJ specifically said that was ONLY because of Forsaken skill level Onarishma - 11/10/2012 09:02:03 PM 905 Views
Not so much darius_sedai - 12/10/2012 04:28:44 AM 911 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 965 Views
I've given this point some thought too ... It's a dicey subject darius_sedai - 12/10/2012 04:22:23 AM 832 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 802 Views
It's one example that supports the exponential increase ... not arguing that darius_sedai - 12/10/2012 04:40:08 AM 907 Views
Re: to the point on the Circle Onarishma - 07/10/2012 06:09:48 PM 891 Views
Healing is a thing of the physical body darius_sedai - 07/10/2012 09:50:37 PM 919 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 416 Views
Didn't I just say that? darius_sedai - 12/10/2012 04:31:22 AM 879 Views
That's what makes a Talent a Talent.... Onarishma - 04/10/2012 05:02:36 PM 912 Views
There is so much evidence against this darius_sedai - 04/10/2012 08:04:45 PM 988 Views
Androl does not match Rands Gateway size. Onarishma - 05/10/2012 05:59:34 PM 997 Views
Rand states straight out that gateway size is not OP strength dependent. fionwe1987 - 05/10/2012 08:51:58 PM 873 Views
+500 ... Well said sir! *NM* darius_sedai - 06/10/2012 04:52:38 AM 714 Views
He's referring to skimming Sidious - 06/10/2012 07:08:14 AM 1048 Views
I think we aren't far off in interpretation darius_sedai - 06/10/2012 02:48:46 PM 890 Views
Re: I think we aren't far off in interpretation Sidious - 08/10/2012 05:41:12 PM 899 Views
We are close enough on this point darius_sedai - 08/10/2012 08:02:48 PM 1008 Views
Re: Rand states straight out that gateway size is not OP strength dependent. Onarishma - 07/10/2012 06:37:32 PM 929 Views
Please explain Androl then darius_sedai - 07/10/2012 09:48:54 PM 961 Views
OMG. Androl DOES have a Talent. NO ONE is disputing that. Onarishma - 11/10/2012 10:50:41 PM 905 Views
You have waffled back and forth on Traveling being a Talent darius_sedai - 14/10/2012 03:01:03 AM 906 Views
there is no waffle here. plenty of syrup though.... Onarishma - 18/10/2012 06:53:34 PM 957 Views
No it's not darius_sedai - 19/10/2012 04:25:25 AM 803 Views
fionwe1987 - 07/10/2012 11:35:00 PM 781 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 913 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 915 Views
I was incorrect about the size. but ultimately not incorrect about her evaluation quote within Onarishma - 18/10/2012 03:28:30 PM 1082 Views
How many different times does the text have to say Traveling is a Talent? darius_sedai - 05/10/2012 11:54:19 PM 878 Views
How do you know there's a difference? Sidious - 06/10/2012 06:53:33 AM 942 Views
darius_sedai - 06/10/2012 03:15:25 PM 920 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 623 Views
Not really darius_sedai - 07/10/2012 09:57:56 PM 893 Views
I agree with this PoV Sidious - 06/10/2012 07:19:52 AM 1022 Views
Yes, Healing Talent is incredibly rare and only implies out of proportion ability... darius_sedai - 06/10/2012 03:36:24 PM 865 Views
I think you use the word Talent too liberally Sidious - 08/10/2012 05:45:39 PM 992 Views
I disagree darius_sedai - 08/10/2012 08:08:04 PM 923 Views
I sort of agree with Sidious there DomA - 09/10/2012 03:03:54 PM 901 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 862 Views
Re: Yes, Healing Talent is incredibly rare and only implies out of proportion ability... Onarishma - 09/10/2012 02:37:10 PM 1037 Views
That has no relevance here darius_sedai - 09/10/2012 06:29:34 PM 825 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 1292 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 903 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 858 Views
Re: This debate is restricted by the "largest Gateway possible" issue. DomA - 07/10/2012 07:46:51 PM 1014 Views
Cadsuane possessing a strong Talent for Traveling would not be surprising to me darius_sedai - 07/10/2012 10:15:17 PM 928 Views
I noticed that... fionwe1987 - 07/10/2012 11:38:18 PM 954 Views
Re: This debate is restricted by the "largest Gateway possible" issue. Sidious - 08/10/2012 05:47:57 PM 872 Views
Re: This debate is restricted by the "largest Gateway possible" issue. DomA - 09/10/2012 05:08:34 PM 1090 Views
On Healing and Yellows... fionwe1987 - 09/10/2012 05:24:11 PM 929 Views
Re: On Healing and Yellows... DomA - 09/10/2012 06:07:20 PM 1039 Views
True darius_sedai - 07/10/2012 10:01:42 PM 910 Views
Life skills and OP skills... fionwe1987 - 02/10/2012 06:40:00 AM 807 Views
Or the reverse could be true darius_sedai - 02/10/2012 08:43:37 AM 922 Views
Re: Or the reverse could be true Sidious - 02/10/2012 09:12:28 AM 1041 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 958 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 1010 Views
The point is the same regardless darius_sedai - 03/10/2012 05:14:36 AM 943 Views
Here's an answer to your original question Sidious - 06/10/2012 07:21:27 AM 1002 Views
*takes a bow* ... thanks for finding that quote! *NM* darius_sedai - 06/10/2012 08:41:49 PM 502 Views
Re: Or the reverse could be true DomA - 02/10/2012 01:02:03 PM 1056 Views
You misunderstand the nature of the Yellow darius_sedai - 02/10/2012 05:06:20 PM 995 Views
I know DomA - 02/10/2012 07:27:14 PM 990 Views
Our stance seems to be Nature v. nurture in nature darius_sedai - 02/10/2012 11:21:50 PM 945 Views
weaves are not magical entities that exist in channelers. They are tools that are invented. Onarishma - 05/10/2012 06:17:31 PM 946 Views
Re: Gateways, Tel'aran'rhiod and Dreamspikes... fionwe1987 - 02/10/2012 06:38:11 AM 914 Views
Trollocs have dreams Onarishma - 05/10/2012 06:39:49 PM 989 Views
Re: Gateways, Tel'aran'rhiod and Dreamspikes... DomA - 06/10/2012 02:05:30 PM 957 Views
Was Avendoraldera a separate construct, and what to make of the Green Man cosmology? LoialT - 06/10/2012 06:54:27 PM 969 Views
Re: Was Avendoraldera a separate construct, and what to make of the Green Man cosmology? DomA - 06/10/2012 10:04:41 PM 1139 Views
XKCD is on the case! Tor - 03/10/2012 06:05:54 AM 882 Views
Re: Problems with gateways Onarishma - 04/10/2012 03:10:48 PM 776 Views
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