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This debate is restricted by the "largest Gateway possible" issue. And some added points to consider fionwe1987 Send a noteboard - 07/10/2012 04:09:33 AM
Rand, and some of the Asha'man are the only people we know the maximum Gateway sizes for. Same with Elayne in LoC and CoT (a jump in size), Aviendha in tPoD and CoT (again a jump in size) and perhaps Cadsuane in WH.

Cadsuane is an interesting case. At a time when Elayne and Aviendha are making Gateways a little taller than a man, Cadsuane has no issues making a Gateway large enough for a tall horse and its rider to go through with ease. Elayne and Avi catch up, of course, but we don't even know if Cadsuane was making her maximum size, and she still seems awfully close if strength is the sole determiner.

Then we have Egwene in tGS offering to open a Gateway for Bryne's army to pass through. I doubt she's offer to do it alone if all she could manage was something eight feet by eight feet. She can obviously make one bigger, and that's a reflection of her great strength and likely a considerable amount of Talent.

For that matter, even Logain's quote is telling. He's able to see a difference between his Gateways and Rand's at quite a distance. Which means there's a significant difference in size, which doesn't explain the fact that they're very close together in strength. Rand obviously also has a good amount of Talent, which can also explain why Asmodean found his skimming platform impressive, and why he could exactly copy Sammael's weave.

For that matter, Egwene also seems to have a similar level of skill. She Travels to more or less the same location Elayne did in LoC from a totally different location based solely on observing Elayne's completed Gateway.
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Problems with gateways - 28/09/2012 05:02:47 PM 3048 Views
It's been discussed before... - 28/09/2012 06:04:35 PM 1606 Views
I would agree with this - 28/09/2012 06:35:14 PM 1265 Views
Re: I would agree with this - 28/09/2012 06:56:57 PM 1389 Views
Regarding shadowspawn: - 28/09/2012 07:19:38 PM 1623 Views
Isn't there a quote somewhere about this? - 28/09/2012 07:30:40 PM 1373 Views
There is - 28/09/2012 07:52:30 PM 1269 Views
Can Fain pass through a Gateway? - 28/09/2012 08:11:59 PM 1293 Views
Re: Can Fain pass through a Gateway? - 02/10/2012 02:37:58 AM 1295 Views
Here's a neat idea - 28/09/2012 08:07:52 PM 1429 Views
Found an interesting quote when I was looking into something else - 07/10/2012 12:57:21 AM 1095 Views
I don't think RJ thought about it - 28/09/2012 07:44:34 PM 1289 Views
Absurd question... - 28/09/2012 10:44:53 PM 1332 Views
Doesn't it meet your standards? - 29/09/2012 07:47:12 AM 1405 Views
Gateways, Tel'aran'rhiod and Dreamspikes... - 28/09/2012 11:02:39 PM 1495 Views
Re: Gateways, Tel'aran'rhiod and Dreamspikes... - 28/09/2012 11:12:54 PM 1319 Views
Wow, that makes a lot of sense. *NM* - 01/10/2012 07:30:22 PM 656 Views
Re: Gateways, Tel'aran'rhiod and Dreamspikes... - 01/10/2012 09:03:47 PM 1531 Views
Androl throws a kink in this - 02/10/2012 01:14:16 AM 1300 Views
Re: Androl throws a kink in this - 02/10/2012 02:30:23 AM 1467 Views
He said he can make one large enough for a Wagon to pass through - 02/10/2012 03:23:26 AM 1192 Views
Gateway Talent I'd say - 02/10/2012 08:55:26 AM 1297 Views
I think Androl is proof that gateways are more about a the Talent than strength - 02/10/2012 09:00:26 AM 1335 Views
No I think they're more about strength - 02/10/2012 09:27:17 AM 1447 Views
I disagree with Logain being a credible source on this - 02/10/2012 04:47:59 PM 1317 Views
Re: I disagree with Logain being a credible source on this - 03/10/2012 07:04:11 AM 1301 Views
Re: I disagree with Logain being a credible source on this - 03/10/2012 07:43:12 AM 1327 Views
Re: I disagree with Logain being a credible source on this - 03/10/2012 09:59:13 AM 1274 Views
Egwene could not heal Gawyn - 03/10/2012 02:34:08 PM 1368 Views
She did Heal him - 04/10/2012 08:30:14 AM 1244 Views
and *gasp* maybe breeding. - 04/10/2012 05:36:59 PM 1261 Views
Re-read some stuff - 04/10/2012 07:57:50 PM 1329 Views
Re: Re-read some stuff - 05/10/2012 08:22:06 AM 1202 Views
Um she tries out of desperation? - 05/10/2012 03:06:59 PM 1295 Views
Logain may be correct that Rand is stronger, but his reason is not correct - 03/10/2012 02:13:08 PM 1521 Views
But his thought processes are sound - 04/10/2012 08:20:13 AM 1228 Views
It's in Chapter 5 of TGS - 04/10/2012 09:48:49 PM 1293 Views
Re: It's in Chapter 5 of TGS - 05/10/2012 08:28:13 AM 1216 Views
Why was Flinn so late and why bring up his Gateway? - 05/10/2012 04:15:47 PM 1244 Views
Ummm... - 05/10/2012 08:42:19 PM 1200 Views
Re: Ummm... - 06/10/2012 07:53:10 AM 1331 Views
I don't think RJ changed his mind - 06/10/2012 03:13:44 PM 1163 Views
Re: I don't think RJ changed his mind - 07/10/2012 07:28:38 PM 1373 Views
I wasn't being very clear - 07/10/2012 09:45:15 PM 1299 Views
I think he did - 08/10/2012 05:32:35 PM 1298 Views
Maybe - 08/10/2012 07:48:24 PM 1200 Views
still don't think that's proof. It's just practical. - 11/10/2012 07:06:15 PM 1223 Views
Interesting point you bring up about fighting for control - 12/10/2012 03:44:26 AM 1180 Views
She wouldn't have to guess! - 09/10/2012 08:43:54 PM 1204 Views
Exactly... - 10/10/2012 12:35:16 AM 1101 Views
Re: Exactly... - 10/10/2012 10:29:13 AM 1126 Views
Re: Exactly... - 10/10/2012 10:06:08 PM 1234 Views
AND... - 10/10/2012 10:15:14 PM 1099 Views
Re: AND... - 11/10/2012 04:46:31 PM 1276 Views
Again THANK YOU! - 11/10/2012 08:35:10 PM 1075 Views
Re: AND... - 12/10/2012 04:09:25 AM 1212 Views
Re: AND... - 12/10/2012 08:57:46 AM 1259 Views
Because let's be honest, it's rarely a Talent and you both know it - 11/10/2012 04:44:27 PM 1284 Views
TY!!! - 11/10/2012 08:38:44 PM 1287 Views
You are basing this entire post on a fundamentally flawed premise - 12/10/2012 04:13:06 AM 1446 Views
Re: You are basing this entire post on a fundamentally flawed premise - 12/10/2012 08:52:02 AM 1225 Views
Are you reading mine? - 13/10/2012 07:09:02 PM 1156 Views
Apoplexy, that is what is happening on my side of the screen - 11/10/2012 08:31:30 PM 1027 Views
the fact that Egwene is proven incorrect on this any number of times? - 12/10/2012 04:14:35 AM 1258 Views
THANK YOU!!! - 11/10/2012 08:26:49 PM 1192 Views
Re: Logain may be correct that Rand is stronger, but his reason is not correct - 04/10/2012 09:51:08 PM 1234 Views
to the point on the Circle - 06/10/2012 09:36:18 PM 1264 Views
Circles don't add the Talents... - 07/10/2012 03:34:47 AM 1214 Views
I had forgotten about Brendas! - 07/10/2012 05:15:52 AM 1200 Views
I've been thinking about this - 07/10/2012 10:11:22 PM 1151 Views
Circles give added precision, remember? - 07/10/2012 11:27:05 PM 1192 Views
I get that, but the evidence in front of me from the text is inconsistent to the quote - 08/10/2012 12:11:15 AM 1064 Views
Circles of larger numbers give added benefit... - 08/10/2012 02:00:58 AM 1246 Views
Egwene with a sa'angreal might be like 15x her natural strength, so maybe 9-10x Rand - 08/10/2012 02:59:26 AM 1154 Views
Highly doubtful... - 08/10/2012 01:36:47 PM 1194 Views
Meh, I don't really care all that much, I just don't think this adds up to the text. - 08/10/2012 03:31:20 PM 1161 Views
Re: Meh, I don't really care all that much, I just don't think this adds up to the text. - 08/10/2012 05:57:04 PM 1205 Views
That is actually the crux of my issue - 08/10/2012 07:52:52 PM 1167 Views
That's why its called exponential. It is NOT linear and that why the gains look ridiculous - 11/10/2012 10:00:15 PM 1218 Views
Yet that only explains when a circle does certain things - 12/10/2012 04:18:36 AM 1226 Views
the text is not inconsistent. - 19/10/2012 08:20:52 PM 1673 Views
RJ specifically said that was ONLY because of Forsaken skill level - 11/10/2012 09:02:03 PM 1221 Views
Not so much - 12/10/2012 04:28:44 AM 1216 Views
Re: to the point on the Circle - 07/10/2012 06:09:48 PM 1171 Views
Healing is a thing of the physical body - 07/10/2012 09:50:37 PM 1210 Views
Suian was stilled for hiding these boys. obviously trust was the issue. not healing skill. *NM* - 11/10/2012 10:11:50 PM 528 Views
Didn't I just say that? - 12/10/2012 04:31:22 AM 1137 Views
That's what makes a Talent a Talent.... - 04/10/2012 05:02:36 PM 1218 Views
There is so much evidence against this - 04/10/2012 08:04:45 PM 1292 Views
Androl does not match Rands Gateway size. - 05/10/2012 05:59:34 PM 1312 Views
Rand states straight out that gateway size is not OP strength dependent. - 05/10/2012 08:51:58 PM 1148 Views
+500 ... Well said sir! *NM* - 06/10/2012 04:52:38 AM 837 Views
He's referring to skimming - 06/10/2012 07:08:14 AM 1332 Views
I think we aren't far off in interpretation - 06/10/2012 02:48:46 PM 1195 Views
Re: I think we aren't far off in interpretation - 08/10/2012 05:41:12 PM 1177 Views
We are close enough on this point - 08/10/2012 08:02:48 PM 1322 Views
Re: Rand states straight out that gateway size is not OP strength dependent. - 07/10/2012 06:37:32 PM 1223 Views
Please explain Androl then - 07/10/2012 09:48:54 PM 1240 Views
OMG. Androl DOES have a Talent. NO ONE is disputing that. - 11/10/2012 10:50:41 PM 1212 Views
You have waffled back and forth on Traveling being a Talent - 14/10/2012 03:01:03 AM 1243 Views
there is no waffle here. plenty of syrup though.... - 18/10/2012 06:53:34 PM 1272 Views
No it's not - 19/10/2012 04:25:25 AM 1089 Views
- 07/10/2012 11:35:00 PM 1048 Views
How many different times does the text have to say Traveling is a Talent? - 05/10/2012 11:54:19 PM 1151 Views
How do you know there's a difference? - 06/10/2012 06:53:33 AM 1225 Views
- 06/10/2012 03:15:25 PM 1202 Views
the text calls a lot of things Talents when they're just lost weaves...Traveling is one of them. *NM* - 07/10/2012 07:03:35 PM 753 Views
Not really - 07/10/2012 09:57:56 PM 1177 Views
I agree with this PoV - 06/10/2012 07:19:52 AM 1353 Views
Yes, Healing Talent is incredibly rare and only implies out of proportion ability... - 06/10/2012 03:36:24 PM 1171 Views
I think you use the word Talent too liberally - 08/10/2012 05:45:39 PM 1281 Views
I disagree - 08/10/2012 08:08:04 PM 1183 Views
I sort of agree with Sidious there - 09/10/2012 03:03:54 PM 1182 Views
Re: Yes, Healing Talent is incredibly rare and only implies out of proportion ability... - 09/10/2012 02:37:10 PM 1364 Views
That has no relevance here - 09/10/2012 06:29:34 PM 1105 Views
Beonin's Gateway v. Egwene's v. Rand's v. Aviendha and Elayne Edit: made a math mistake - 06/10/2012 08:34:56 PM 1646 Views
This debate is restricted by the "largest Gateway possible" issue. And some added points to consider - 07/10/2012 04:09:33 AM 1140 Views
Re: This debate is restricted by the "largest Gateway possible" issue. - 07/10/2012 07:46:51 PM 1304 Views
I noticed that... - 07/10/2012 11:38:18 PM 1300 Views
Re: This debate is restricted by the "largest Gateway possible" issue. - 08/10/2012 05:47:57 PM 1161 Views
Re: This debate is restricted by the "largest Gateway possible" issue. - 09/10/2012 05:08:34 PM 1440 Views
On Healing and Yellows... - 09/10/2012 05:24:11 PM 1210 Views
Re: On Healing and Yellows... - 09/10/2012 06:07:20 PM 1354 Views
True - 07/10/2012 10:01:42 PM 1227 Views
Life skills and OP skills... - 02/10/2012 06:40:00 AM 1115 Views
Or the reverse could be true - 02/10/2012 08:43:37 AM 1265 Views
Re: Or the reverse could be true - 02/10/2012 09:12:28 AM 1313 Views
And Egwene was training to be Wisdom ... I don't know that any of this is true 100% of the time - 02/10/2012 04:55:30 PM 1235 Views
Re: And Egwene was training to be Wisdom ... I don't know that any of this is true 100% of the time - 03/10/2012 12:55:01 AM 1360 Views
The point is the same regardless - 03/10/2012 05:14:36 AM 1254 Views
Here's an answer to your original question - 06/10/2012 07:21:27 AM 1307 Views
*takes a bow* ... thanks for finding that quote! *NM* - 06/10/2012 08:41:49 PM 638 Views
Re: Or the reverse could be true - 02/10/2012 01:02:03 PM 1359 Views
You misunderstand the nature of the Yellow - 02/10/2012 05:06:20 PM 1270 Views
I know - 02/10/2012 07:27:14 PM 1303 Views
Our stance seems to be Nature v. nurture in nature - 02/10/2012 11:21:50 PM 1249 Views
Re: Gateways, Tel'aran'rhiod and Dreamspikes... - 02/10/2012 06:38:11 AM 1266 Views
Trollocs have dreams - 05/10/2012 06:39:49 PM 1337 Views
XKCD is on the case! - 03/10/2012 06:05:54 AM 1200 Views
Re: Problems with gateways - 04/10/2012 03:10:48 PM 1085 Views

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