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I don't think so... Spirit is used in many weaves (like Healing) as part of the weave darius_sedai Send a noteboard - 12/10/2012 04:38:29 AM
seems to me that it's just another interpretation or filter of the OP. Strength in the Weave clearly exists in even weaker Channelers as well ... I always thought what RJ was saying was that in general Men had a higher % of Channelers with strength in Fire and Earth (i.e. 80% of men show stronger affinity to one or both of those flows where only 20% may show affinity for Air or Water) ... but strength in Spirit was not skewed between men and women (i.e. 20% of Men show an affinity for Spirit and 20% of women show an affinity for Spirit).

*numbers are for illustration purposes only*

or perhaps more accurately:

for every 100 Channelers with an affinity for Fire, 80 will be men and 20 will be women
for every 100 Channelers with an affinity for Spirit, 50 will be men and 50 will be women
Domani Drag Queen in the White Tower ... Aran'gar watch out!
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Problems with gateways Narg - 28/09/2012 05:02:47 PM 3107 Views
Uh, yeah, well, whenever you notice something like that... a wizard did it. *NM* Tom - 28/09/2012 05:47:13 PM 763 Views
Yeah, I realize that raising physics questions about fantasy books can be absurd... Narg - 28/09/2012 06:03:05 PM 1302 Views
It's been discussed before... DomA - 28/09/2012 06:04:35 PM 1663 Views
I would agree with this A Deathwatch Guard - 28/09/2012 06:35:14 PM 1330 Views
Re: I would agree with this DomA - 28/09/2012 06:56:57 PM 1448 Views
Egwene would likely also know since she puzzled it out as well darius_sedai - 28/09/2012 07:28:22 PM 1434 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 1330 Views
Regarding shadowspawn: Narg - 28/09/2012 07:19:38 PM 1693 Views
Isn't there a quote somewhere about this? darius_sedai - 28/09/2012 07:30:40 PM 1423 Views
There is echooff - 28/09/2012 07:52:30 PM 1331 Views
Can Fain pass through a Gateway? Marshall - 28/09/2012 08:11:59 PM 1364 Views
Re: Can Fain pass through a Gateway? DomA - 02/10/2012 02:37:58 AM 1352 Views
Here's a neat idea Marshall - 28/09/2012 08:07:52 PM 1492 Views
Found an interesting quote when I was looking into something else darius_sedai - 07/10/2012 12:57:21 AM 1150 Views
I don't think RJ thought about it Sidious - 28/09/2012 07:44:34 PM 1351 Views
Absurd question... fionwe1987 - 28/09/2012 10:44:53 PM 1391 Views
Doesn't it meet your standards? Sidious - 29/09/2012 07:47:12 AM 1465 Views
Gateways, Tel'aran'rhiod and Dreamspikes... fionwe1987 - 28/09/2012 11:02:39 PM 1555 Views
Re: Gateways, Tel'aran'rhiod and Dreamspikes... LoialT - 28/09/2012 11:12:54 PM 1378 Views
Wow, that makes a lot of sense. *NM* Dreadlord - 01/10/2012 07:30:22 PM 685 Views
Re: Gateways, Tel'aran'rhiod and Dreamspikes... DomA - 01/10/2012 09:03:47 PM 1593 Views
Androl throws a kink in this darius_sedai - 02/10/2012 01:14:16 AM 1366 Views
Re: Androl throws a kink in this DomA - 02/10/2012 02:30:23 AM 1531 Views
He said he can make one large enough for a Wagon to pass through darius_sedai - 02/10/2012 03:23:26 AM 1254 Views
Gateway Talent I'd say Sidious - 02/10/2012 08:55:26 AM 1347 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 1403 Views
No I think they're more about strength Sidious - 02/10/2012 09:27:17 AM 1515 Views
I disagree with Logain being a credible source on this darius_sedai - 02/10/2012 04:47:59 PM 1375 Views
Re: I disagree with Logain being a credible source on this Sidious - 03/10/2012 07:04:11 AM 1370 Views
Re: I disagree with Logain being a credible source on this fionwe1987 - 03/10/2012 07:43:12 AM 1387 Views
Re: I disagree with Logain being a credible source on this Sidious - 03/10/2012 09:59:13 AM 1331 Views
Egwene could not heal Gawyn darius_sedai - 03/10/2012 02:34:08 PM 1434 Views
She did Heal him Sidious - 04/10/2012 08:30:14 AM 1301 Views
and *gasp* maybe breeding. Onarishma - 04/10/2012 05:36:59 PM 1320 Views
Re-read some stuff darius_sedai - 04/10/2012 07:57:50 PM 1397 Views
Re: Re-read some stuff Sidious - 05/10/2012 08:22:06 AM 1257 Views
Um she tries out of desperation? darius_sedai - 05/10/2012 03:06:59 PM 1361 Views
Logain may be correct that Rand is stronger, but his reason is not correct darius_sedai - 03/10/2012 02:13:08 PM 1582 Views
But his thought processes are sound Sidious - 04/10/2012 08:20:13 AM 1292 Views
It's in Chapter 5 of TGS darius_sedai - 04/10/2012 09:48:49 PM 1357 Views
Re: It's in Chapter 5 of TGS Sidious - 05/10/2012 08:28:13 AM 1271 Views
Why was Flinn so late and why bring up his Gateway? darius_sedai - 05/10/2012 04:15:47 PM 1297 Views
Ummm... fionwe1987 - 05/10/2012 08:42:19 PM 1258 Views
Re: Ummm... Sidious - 06/10/2012 07:53:10 AM 1390 Views
I don't think RJ changed his mind darius_sedai - 06/10/2012 03:13:44 PM 1212 Views
Re: I don't think RJ changed his mind DomA - 07/10/2012 07:28:38 PM 1431 Views
I wasn't being very clear darius_sedai - 07/10/2012 09:45:15 PM 1358 Views
I think he did Sidious - 08/10/2012 05:32:35 PM 1349 Views
Maybe darius_sedai - 08/10/2012 07:48:24 PM 1255 Views
still don't think that's proof. It's just practical. Onarishma - 11/10/2012 07:06:15 PM 1275 Views
Interesting point you bring up about fighting for control darius_sedai - 12/10/2012 03:44:26 AM 1243 Views
She wouldn't have to guess! Onarishma - 09/10/2012 08:43:54 PM 1267 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 1249 Views
There is only one book left. It is definitely not LIKELY Onarishma - 11/10/2012 08:06:04 PM 1268 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 1191 Views
Exactly... fionwe1987 - 10/10/2012 12:35:16 AM 1160 Views
Re: Exactly... Sidious - 10/10/2012 10:29:13 AM 1193 Views
Re: Exactly... fionwe1987 - 10/10/2012 10:06:08 PM 1286 Views
AND... darius_sedai - 10/10/2012 10:15:14 PM 1155 Views
Re: AND... Sidious - 11/10/2012 04:46:31 PM 1340 Views
Again THANK YOU! Onarishma - 11/10/2012 08:35:10 PM 1135 Views
Re: AND... darius_sedai - 12/10/2012 04:09:25 AM 1259 Views
Re: AND... Sidious - 12/10/2012 08:57:46 AM 1312 Views
I only discount direct statements when we are explicitly shown that they are incorrect darius_sedai - 13/10/2012 06:55:38 PM 1252 Views
Because let's be honest, it's rarely a Talent and you both know it Sidious - 11/10/2012 04:44:27 PM 1342 Views
TY!!! Onarishma - 11/10/2012 08:38:44 PM 1348 Views
You are basing this entire post on a fundamentally flawed premise darius_sedai - 12/10/2012 04:13:06 AM 1500 Views
Re: You are basing this entire post on a fundamentally flawed premise Sidious - 12/10/2012 08:52:02 AM 1286 Views
Are you reading mine? darius_sedai - 13/10/2012 07:09:02 PM 1211 Views
Apoplexy, that is what is happening on my side of the screen Onarishma - 11/10/2012 08:31:30 PM 1085 Views
the fact that Egwene is proven incorrect on this any number of times? darius_sedai - 12/10/2012 04:14:35 AM 1313 Views
THANK YOU!!! Onarishma - 11/10/2012 08:26:49 PM 1253 Views
Re: Logain may be correct that Rand is stronger, but his reason is not correct Onarishma - 04/10/2012 09:51:08 PM 1293 Views
to the point on the Circle darius_sedai - 06/10/2012 09:36:18 PM 1316 Views
Circles don't add the Talents... fionwe1987 - 07/10/2012 03:34:47 AM 1269 Views
I had forgotten about Brendas! darius_sedai - 07/10/2012 05:15:52 AM 1265 Views
I've been thinking about this darius_sedai - 07/10/2012 10:11:22 PM 1213 Views
Circles give added precision, remember? fionwe1987 - 07/10/2012 11:27:05 PM 1250 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 1120 Views
Circles of larger numbers give added benefit... fionwe1987 - 08/10/2012 02:00:58 AM 1314 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 1214 Views
Highly doubtful... fionwe1987 - 08/10/2012 01:36:47 PM 1248 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 1220 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 1266 Views
That is actually the crux of my issue darius_sedai - 08/10/2012 07:52:52 PM 1232 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 1279 Views
Yet that only explains when a circle does certain things darius_sedai - 12/10/2012 04:18:36 AM 1291 Views
the text is not inconsistent. Onarishma - 19/10/2012 08:20:52 PM 1732 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 1379 Views
RJ specifically said that was ONLY because of Forsaken skill level Onarishma - 11/10/2012 09:02:03 PM 1280 Views
Not so much darius_sedai - 12/10/2012 04:28:44 AM 1271 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 1314 Views
I've given this point some thought too ... It's a dicey subject darius_sedai - 12/10/2012 04:22:23 AM 1157 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 1135 Views
It's one example that supports the exponential increase ... not arguing that darius_sedai - 12/10/2012 04:40:08 AM 1234 Views
Re: to the point on the Circle Onarishma - 07/10/2012 06:09:48 PM 1234 Views
Healing is a thing of the physical body darius_sedai - 07/10/2012 09:50:37 PM 1266 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 560 Views
Didn't I just say that? darius_sedai - 12/10/2012 04:31:22 AM 1201 Views
That's what makes a Talent a Talent.... Onarishma - 04/10/2012 05:02:36 PM 1282 Views
There is so much evidence against this darius_sedai - 04/10/2012 08:04:45 PM 1348 Views
Androl does not match Rands Gateway size. Onarishma - 05/10/2012 05:59:34 PM 1370 Views
Rand states straight out that gateway size is not OP strength dependent. fionwe1987 - 05/10/2012 08:51:58 PM 1210 Views
+500 ... Well said sir! *NM* darius_sedai - 06/10/2012 04:52:38 AM 869 Views
He's referring to skimming Sidious - 06/10/2012 07:08:14 AM 1387 Views
I think we aren't far off in interpretation darius_sedai - 06/10/2012 02:48:46 PM 1250 Views
Re: I think we aren't far off in interpretation Sidious - 08/10/2012 05:41:12 PM 1238 Views
We are close enough on this point darius_sedai - 08/10/2012 08:02:48 PM 1382 Views
Re: Rand states straight out that gateway size is not OP strength dependent. Onarishma - 07/10/2012 06:37:32 PM 1276 Views
Please explain Androl then darius_sedai - 07/10/2012 09:48:54 PM 1297 Views
OMG. Androl DOES have a Talent. NO ONE is disputing that. Onarishma - 11/10/2012 10:50:41 PM 1266 Views
You have waffled back and forth on Traveling being a Talent darius_sedai - 14/10/2012 03:01:03 AM 1302 Views
there is no waffle here. plenty of syrup though.... Onarishma - 18/10/2012 06:53:34 PM 1329 Views
No it's not darius_sedai - 19/10/2012 04:25:25 AM 1145 Views
fionwe1987 - 07/10/2012 11:35:00 PM 1106 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 1302 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 1253 Views
I was incorrect about the size. but ultimately not incorrect about her evaluation quote within Onarishma - 18/10/2012 03:28:30 PM 1445 Views
How many different times does the text have to say Traveling is a Talent? darius_sedai - 05/10/2012 11:54:19 PM 1215 Views
How do you know there's a difference? Sidious - 06/10/2012 06:53:33 AM 1271 Views
darius_sedai - 06/10/2012 03:15:25 PM 1259 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 792 Views
Not really darius_sedai - 07/10/2012 09:57:56 PM 1234 Views
I agree with this PoV Sidious - 06/10/2012 07:19:52 AM 1416 Views
Yes, Healing Talent is incredibly rare and only implies out of proportion ability... darius_sedai - 06/10/2012 03:36:24 PM 1228 Views
I think you use the word Talent too liberally Sidious - 08/10/2012 05:45:39 PM 1337 Views
I disagree darius_sedai - 08/10/2012 08:08:04 PM 1237 Views
I sort of agree with Sidious there DomA - 09/10/2012 03:03:54 PM 1244 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 1207 Views
Re: Yes, Healing Talent is incredibly rare and only implies out of proportion ability... Onarishma - 09/10/2012 02:37:10 PM 1425 Views
That has no relevance here darius_sedai - 09/10/2012 06:29:34 PM 1166 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 1714 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 1246 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 1196 Views
Re: This debate is restricted by the "largest Gateway possible" issue. DomA - 07/10/2012 07:46:51 PM 1368 Views
Cadsuane possessing a strong Talent for Traveling would not be surprising to me darius_sedai - 07/10/2012 10:15:17 PM 1291 Views
I noticed that... fionwe1987 - 07/10/2012 11:38:18 PM 1361 Views
Re: This debate is restricted by the "largest Gateway possible" issue. Sidious - 08/10/2012 05:47:57 PM 1218 Views
Re: This debate is restricted by the "largest Gateway possible" issue. DomA - 09/10/2012 05:08:34 PM 1502 Views
On Healing and Yellows... fionwe1987 - 09/10/2012 05:24:11 PM 1267 Views
Re: On Healing and Yellows... DomA - 09/10/2012 06:07:20 PM 1419 Views
True darius_sedai - 07/10/2012 10:01:42 PM 1292 Views
Life skills and OP skills... fionwe1987 - 02/10/2012 06:40:00 AM 1167 Views
Or the reverse could be true darius_sedai - 02/10/2012 08:43:37 AM 1329 Views
Re: Or the reverse could be true Sidious - 02/10/2012 09:12:28 AM 1372 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 1296 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 1424 Views
The point is the same regardless darius_sedai - 03/10/2012 05:14:36 AM 1317 Views
Here's an answer to your original question Sidious - 06/10/2012 07:21:27 AM 1372 Views
*takes a bow* ... thanks for finding that quote! *NM* darius_sedai - 06/10/2012 08:41:49 PM 668 Views
Re: Or the reverse could be true DomA - 02/10/2012 01:02:03 PM 1423 Views
You misunderstand the nature of the Yellow darius_sedai - 02/10/2012 05:06:20 PM 1334 Views
I know DomA - 02/10/2012 07:27:14 PM 1352 Views
Our stance seems to be Nature v. nurture in nature darius_sedai - 02/10/2012 11:21:50 PM 1311 Views
weaves are not magical entities that exist in channelers. They are tools that are invented. Onarishma - 05/10/2012 06:17:31 PM 1295 Views
Re: Gateways, Tel'aran'rhiod and Dreamspikes... fionwe1987 - 02/10/2012 06:38:11 AM 1322 Views
Trollocs have dreams Onarishma - 05/10/2012 06:39:49 PM 1402 Views
Re: Gateways, Tel'aran'rhiod and Dreamspikes... DomA - 06/10/2012 02:05:30 PM 1342 Views
Was Avendoraldera a separate construct, and what to make of the Green Man cosmology? LoialT - 06/10/2012 06:54:27 PM 1370 Views
Re: Was Avendoraldera a separate construct, and what to make of the Green Man cosmology? DomA - 06/10/2012 10:04:41 PM 1526 Views
XKCD is on the case! Tor - 03/10/2012 06:05:54 AM 1269 Views
Re: Problems with gateways Onarishma - 04/10/2012 03:10:48 PM 1151 Views
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