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i will gladly find you the quote where it it is the right size and ONLY takes more power. Onarishma Send a noteboard - 11/10/2012 11:18:15 PM

Not at all. To ignore the book is to ignore that both males and females have concluded the same things about gateway size. And that Asmodean's philosophical answer doesn't explain anything. He definitely doesn't say it requires Talent or that it is NOT related to strength. besides, this is Asmodean who clearly lied about not being able to show Rand how to make a regular Gateway since Sorilea did exactly what he said he couldn't do. I'll concede that strength in Spirit is what affects Gateway size but as I pointed out in another post all the statements we've had so far is that strength in Spirit is directly proportional to One Power strength. Aviendha is clearly a case of learning a different weave first. Her gateway is the right size for her strength but she has to use more Power to make the weave work. Reanne is hardly more Significant because until she or someone else comments on the size of her Gateways we don't have any idea she is doing anything unusual at all.

Strength in Spirit is proportional to OP strength? Where, oh where, did you get that ridiculous notion from? And Aviendha's gateway is not the right size for her strength. She states right out that she could make one larger if she remembered how. Flinn implies the same.

As for Reanne, she's making larger Gateways than Aviendha could in tPoD, yet she's definitely weaker by a significant amount. Which only weakens the case for there being a direct correlation between strength and Gateway size.


as for the strength in spirit being proportional to strength in the power that is my interpretation of the statements that on average males were strong in Fire and Earth and females were strong in Water in Air. It seemed to me the nod to Spirit being equal across the sexes indicates that "strength" in Spirit does not vary. Personaly I'm still on the fence about whether channelers convert the OP power into the five but Spirit may BE the OP seeing as it is the only version of the power you can channel in your sleep. Those statements about it being equal across sexes seem to mean it is equal within a sex because no mention is made of it varying. There is no mention, in my memory, of any channeler being sites as strong in Spirit. Also as the only power you can channel in sleep it leads me to believe it is the "Truest" and most natural flow and that indicates it would be most representative of your "true" strength.
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Problems with gateways Narg - 28/09/2012 05:02:47 PM 2892 Views
Uh, yeah, well, whenever you notice something like that... a wizard did it. *NM* Tom - 28/09/2012 05:47:13 PM 653 Views
Yeah, I realize that raising physics questions about fantasy books can be absurd... Narg - 28/09/2012 06:03:05 PM 1102 Views
It's been discussed before... DomA - 28/09/2012 06:04:35 PM 1465 Views
I would agree with this A Deathwatch Guard - 28/09/2012 06:35:14 PM 1110 Views
Re: I would agree with this DomA - 28/09/2012 06:56:57 PM 1254 Views
Egwene would likely also know since she puzzled it out as well darius_sedai - 28/09/2012 07:28:22 PM 1233 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 1134 Views
Regarding shadowspawn: Narg - 28/09/2012 07:19:38 PM 1405 Views
Isn't there a quote somewhere about this? darius_sedai - 28/09/2012 07:30:40 PM 1249 Views
There is echooff - 28/09/2012 07:52:30 PM 1134 Views
Can Fain pass through a Gateway? Marshall - 28/09/2012 08:11:59 PM 1170 Views
Re: Can Fain pass through a Gateway? DomA - 02/10/2012 02:37:58 AM 1150 Views
Here's a neat idea Marshall - 28/09/2012 08:07:52 PM 1270 Views
Found an interesting quote when I was looking into something else darius_sedai - 07/10/2012 12:57:21 AM 944 Views
I don't think RJ thought about it Sidious - 28/09/2012 07:44:34 PM 1153 Views
Absurd question... fionwe1987 - 28/09/2012 10:44:53 PM 1178 Views
Doesn't it meet your standards? Sidious - 29/09/2012 07:47:12 AM 1258 Views
Gateways, Tel'aran'rhiod and Dreamspikes... fionwe1987 - 28/09/2012 11:02:39 PM 1340 Views
Re: Gateways, Tel'aran'rhiod and Dreamspikes... LoialT - 28/09/2012 11:12:54 PM 1152 Views
Wow, that makes a lot of sense. *NM* Dreadlord - 01/10/2012 07:30:22 PM 589 Views
Re: Gateways, Tel'aran'rhiod and Dreamspikes... DomA - 01/10/2012 09:03:47 PM 1366 Views
Androl throws a kink in this darius_sedai - 02/10/2012 01:14:16 AM 1128 Views
Re: Androl throws a kink in this DomA - 02/10/2012 02:30:23 AM 1309 Views
He said he can make one large enough for a Wagon to pass through darius_sedai - 02/10/2012 03:23:26 AM 1066 Views
Gateway Talent I'd say Sidious - 02/10/2012 08:55:26 AM 1150 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 1186 Views
No I think they're more about strength Sidious - 02/10/2012 09:27:17 AM 1325 Views
I disagree with Logain being a credible source on this darius_sedai - 02/10/2012 04:47:59 PM 1144 Views
Re: I disagree with Logain being a credible source on this Sidious - 03/10/2012 07:04:11 AM 1169 Views
Re: I disagree with Logain being a credible source on this fionwe1987 - 03/10/2012 07:43:12 AM 1181 Views
Re: I disagree with Logain being a credible source on this Sidious - 03/10/2012 09:59:13 AM 1149 Views
Egwene could not heal Gawyn darius_sedai - 03/10/2012 02:34:08 PM 1228 Views
She did Heal him Sidious - 04/10/2012 08:30:14 AM 1106 Views
and *gasp* maybe breeding. Onarishma - 04/10/2012 05:36:59 PM 1112 Views
Re-read some stuff darius_sedai - 04/10/2012 07:57:50 PM 1175 Views
Re: Re-read some stuff Sidious - 05/10/2012 08:22:06 AM 1008 Views
Um she tries out of desperation? darius_sedai - 05/10/2012 03:06:59 PM 1151 Views
Logain may be correct that Rand is stronger, but his reason is not correct darius_sedai - 03/10/2012 02:13:08 PM 1379 Views
But his thought processes are sound Sidious - 04/10/2012 08:20:13 AM 1068 Views
It's in Chapter 5 of TGS darius_sedai - 04/10/2012 09:48:49 PM 1146 Views
Re: It's in Chapter 5 of TGS Sidious - 05/10/2012 08:28:13 AM 1089 Views
Why was Flinn so late and why bring up his Gateway? darius_sedai - 05/10/2012 04:15:47 PM 1126 Views
Ummm... fionwe1987 - 05/10/2012 08:42:19 PM 1069 Views
Re: Ummm... Sidious - 06/10/2012 07:53:10 AM 1189 Views
I don't think RJ changed his mind darius_sedai - 06/10/2012 03:13:44 PM 1020 Views
Re: I don't think RJ changed his mind DomA - 07/10/2012 07:28:38 PM 1225 Views
I wasn't being very clear darius_sedai - 07/10/2012 09:45:15 PM 1150 Views
I think he did Sidious - 08/10/2012 05:32:35 PM 1162 Views
Maybe darius_sedai - 08/10/2012 07:48:24 PM 1071 Views
still don't think that's proof. It's just practical. Onarishma - 11/10/2012 07:06:15 PM 1049 Views
Interesting point you bring up about fighting for control darius_sedai - 12/10/2012 03:44:26 AM 1031 Views
She wouldn't have to guess! Onarishma - 09/10/2012 08:43:54 PM 1072 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 1053 Views
There is only one book left. It is definitely not LIKELY Onarishma - 11/10/2012 08:06:04 PM 1067 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 1004 Views
Exactly... fionwe1987 - 10/10/2012 12:35:16 AM 934 Views
Re: Exactly... Sidious - 10/10/2012 10:29:13 AM 990 Views
Re: Exactly... fionwe1987 - 10/10/2012 10:06:08 PM 1104 Views
AND... darius_sedai - 10/10/2012 10:15:14 PM 959 Views
Re: AND... Sidious - 11/10/2012 04:46:31 PM 1119 Views
Again THANK YOU! Onarishma - 11/10/2012 08:35:10 PM 937 Views
Re: AND... darius_sedai - 12/10/2012 04:09:25 AM 1055 Views
Re: AND... Sidious - 12/10/2012 08:57:46 AM 1128 Views
I only discount direct statements when we are explicitly shown that they are incorrect darius_sedai - 13/10/2012 06:55:38 PM 1037 Views
Because let's be honest, it's rarely a Talent and you both know it Sidious - 11/10/2012 04:44:27 PM 1104 Views
TY!!! Onarishma - 11/10/2012 08:38:44 PM 1130 Views
You are basing this entire post on a fundamentally flawed premise darius_sedai - 12/10/2012 04:13:06 AM 1299 Views
Re: You are basing this entire post on a fundamentally flawed premise Sidious - 12/10/2012 08:52:02 AM 1088 Views
Are you reading mine? darius_sedai - 13/10/2012 07:09:02 PM 1008 Views
Apoplexy, that is what is happening on my side of the screen Onarishma - 11/10/2012 08:31:30 PM 858 Views
the fact that Egwene is proven incorrect on this any number of times? darius_sedai - 12/10/2012 04:14:35 AM 1123 Views
THANK YOU!!! Onarishma - 11/10/2012 08:26:49 PM 1049 Views
Re: Logain may be correct that Rand is stronger, but his reason is not correct Onarishma - 04/10/2012 09:51:08 PM 1078 Views
to the point on the Circle darius_sedai - 06/10/2012 09:36:18 PM 1096 Views
Circles don't add the Talents... fionwe1987 - 07/10/2012 03:34:47 AM 1062 Views
I had forgotten about Brendas! darius_sedai - 07/10/2012 05:15:52 AM 1067 Views
I've been thinking about this darius_sedai - 07/10/2012 10:11:22 PM 1017 Views
Circles give added precision, remember? fionwe1987 - 07/10/2012 11:27:05 PM 1052 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 932 Views
Circles of larger numbers give added benefit... fionwe1987 - 08/10/2012 02:00:58 AM 1097 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 997 Views
Highly doubtful... fionwe1987 - 08/10/2012 01:36:47 PM 1036 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 1030 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 1040 Views
That is actually the crux of my issue darius_sedai - 08/10/2012 07:52:52 PM 1008 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 1077 Views
Yet that only explains when a circle does certain things darius_sedai - 12/10/2012 04:18:36 AM 1071 Views
the text is not inconsistent. Onarishma - 19/10/2012 08:20:52 PM 1483 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 1158 Views
RJ specifically said that was ONLY because of Forsaken skill level Onarishma - 11/10/2012 09:02:03 PM 1046 Views
Not so much darius_sedai - 12/10/2012 04:28:44 AM 1055 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 1108 Views
I've given this point some thought too ... It's a dicey subject darius_sedai - 12/10/2012 04:22:23 AM 982 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 940 Views
It's one example that supports the exponential increase ... not arguing that darius_sedai - 12/10/2012 04:40:08 AM 1054 Views
Re: to the point on the Circle Onarishma - 07/10/2012 06:09:48 PM 1030 Views
Healing is a thing of the physical body darius_sedai - 07/10/2012 09:50:37 PM 1086 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 468 Views
Didn't I just say that? darius_sedai - 12/10/2012 04:31:22 AM 1006 Views
That's what makes a Talent a Talent.... Onarishma - 04/10/2012 05:02:36 PM 1048 Views
There is so much evidence against this darius_sedai - 04/10/2012 08:04:45 PM 1151 Views
Androl does not match Rands Gateway size. Onarishma - 05/10/2012 05:59:34 PM 1131 Views
Rand states straight out that gateway size is not OP strength dependent. fionwe1987 - 05/10/2012 08:51:58 PM 1008 Views
+500 ... Well said sir! *NM* darius_sedai - 06/10/2012 04:52:38 AM 771 Views
He's referring to skimming Sidious - 06/10/2012 07:08:14 AM 1200 Views
I think we aren't far off in interpretation darius_sedai - 06/10/2012 02:48:46 PM 1047 Views
Re: I think we aren't far off in interpretation Sidious - 08/10/2012 05:41:12 PM 1039 Views
We are close enough on this point darius_sedai - 08/10/2012 08:02:48 PM 1155 Views
Re: Rand states straight out that gateway size is not OP strength dependent. Onarishma - 07/10/2012 06:37:32 PM 1084 Views
Please explain Androl then darius_sedai - 07/10/2012 09:48:54 PM 1094 Views
OMG. Androl DOES have a Talent. NO ONE is disputing that. Onarishma - 11/10/2012 10:50:41 PM 1042 Views
You have waffled back and forth on Traveling being a Talent darius_sedai - 14/10/2012 03:01:03 AM 1073 Views
there is no waffle here. plenty of syrup though.... Onarishma - 18/10/2012 06:53:34 PM 1119 Views
No it's not darius_sedai - 19/10/2012 04:25:25 AM 944 Views
fionwe1987 - 07/10/2012 11:35:00 PM 918 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 1072 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 1060 Views
I was incorrect about the size. but ultimately not incorrect about her evaluation quote within Onarishma - 18/10/2012 03:28:30 PM 1241 Views
How many different times does the text have to say Traveling is a Talent? darius_sedai - 05/10/2012 11:54:19 PM 1014 Views
How do you know there's a difference? Sidious - 06/10/2012 06:53:33 AM 1080 Views
darius_sedai - 06/10/2012 03:15:25 PM 1065 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 687 Views
Not really darius_sedai - 07/10/2012 09:57:56 PM 1029 Views
I agree with this PoV Sidious - 06/10/2012 07:19:52 AM 1176 Views
Yes, Healing Talent is incredibly rare and only implies out of proportion ability... darius_sedai - 06/10/2012 03:36:24 PM 1008 Views
I think you use the word Talent too liberally Sidious - 08/10/2012 05:45:39 PM 1140 Views
I disagree darius_sedai - 08/10/2012 08:08:04 PM 1064 Views
I sort of agree with Sidious there DomA - 09/10/2012 03:03:54 PM 1031 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 1020 Views
Re: Yes, Healing Talent is incredibly rare and only implies out of proportion ability... Onarishma - 09/10/2012 02:37:10 PM 1201 Views
That has no relevance here darius_sedai - 09/10/2012 06:29:34 PM 963 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 1459 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 1044 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 1011 Views
Re: This debate is restricted by the "largest Gateway possible" issue. DomA - 07/10/2012 07:46:51 PM 1161 Views
Cadsuane possessing a strong Talent for Traveling would not be surprising to me darius_sedai - 07/10/2012 10:15:17 PM 1093 Views
I noticed that... fionwe1987 - 07/10/2012 11:38:18 PM 1119 Views
Re: This debate is restricted by the "largest Gateway possible" issue. Sidious - 08/10/2012 05:47:57 PM 1009 Views
Re: This debate is restricted by the "largest Gateway possible" issue. DomA - 09/10/2012 05:08:34 PM 1277 Views
On Healing and Yellows... fionwe1987 - 09/10/2012 05:24:11 PM 1072 Views
Re: On Healing and Yellows... DomA - 09/10/2012 06:07:20 PM 1188 Views
True darius_sedai - 07/10/2012 10:01:42 PM 1068 Views
Life skills and OP skills... fionwe1987 - 02/10/2012 06:40:00 AM 954 Views
Or the reverse could be true darius_sedai - 02/10/2012 08:43:37 AM 1097 Views
Re: Or the reverse could be true Sidious - 02/10/2012 09:12:28 AM 1174 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 1107 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 1197 Views
The point is the same regardless darius_sedai - 03/10/2012 05:14:36 AM 1132 Views
Here's an answer to your original question Sidious - 06/10/2012 07:21:27 AM 1150 Views
*takes a bow* ... thanks for finding that quote! *NM* darius_sedai - 06/10/2012 08:41:49 PM 578 Views
Re: Or the reverse could be true DomA - 02/10/2012 01:02:03 PM 1216 Views
You misunderstand the nature of the Yellow darius_sedai - 02/10/2012 05:06:20 PM 1132 Views
I know DomA - 02/10/2012 07:27:14 PM 1121 Views
Our stance seems to be Nature v. nurture in nature darius_sedai - 02/10/2012 11:21:50 PM 1104 Views
weaves are not magical entities that exist in channelers. They are tools that are invented. Onarishma - 05/10/2012 06:17:31 PM 1099 Views
Re: Gateways, Tel'aran'rhiod and Dreamspikes... fionwe1987 - 02/10/2012 06:38:11 AM 1072 Views
Trollocs have dreams Onarishma - 05/10/2012 06:39:49 PM 1135 Views
Re: Gateways, Tel'aran'rhiod and Dreamspikes... DomA - 06/10/2012 02:05:30 PM 1113 Views
Was Avendoraldera a separate construct, and what to make of the Green Man cosmology? LoialT - 06/10/2012 06:54:27 PM 1122 Views
Re: Was Avendoraldera a separate construct, and what to make of the Green Man cosmology? DomA - 06/10/2012 10:04:41 PM 1294 Views
XKCD is on the case! Tor - 03/10/2012 06:05:54 AM 1061 Views
Re: Problems with gateways Onarishma - 04/10/2012 03:10:48 PM 937 Views
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