This theory can help to explain the whole Rand/Asmodean confrontation in Rhuidean, when both were tapping into the Choedan Kal. The results of Sidious' formula for determining strength in the Power with the Choedan Kal show that Rand and Verin, despite their vast difference in unaided potential in the Power, come very close to being able to channel an equivalent amount. Asmodean is much closer to Rand than Verin is, so even if Rand and Asmodean were not exactly equivalent in strength at this point, they would be close enough that it really wouldn't matter who was marginally stronger. This incident does not necessarily support the idea that sa'angreal provide a reservoir of Power, instead of an exponential increase.
Sanderson's understanding of angreal is totally wrong...
12/11/2009 11:10:57 AM
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You should include quotes
12/11/2009 11:42:20 AM
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The angreal magnifies the power of the individual holding it, not that of the entire circle.
12/11/2009 11:57:20 AM
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Re: The angreal magnifies the power of the individual holding it, not that of the entire circle.
12/11/2009 12:37:46 PM
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Re: The angreal magnifies the power of the individual holding it, not that of the entire circle.
12/11/2009 02:27:41 PM
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Please elaborate...
12/11/2009 02:42:17 PM
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On the basis that we dont agree on the use of sa'angreals on a group.
12/11/2009 03:02:29 PM
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OK, I'll humour you. This once.
12/11/2009 05:18:57 PM
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Rand Balefires a whole castle
12/11/2009 01:10:05 PM
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Ever notice the "sa" in sa'angreal?
12/11/2009 03:09:30 PM
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It stands for Super Amazing. *NM*
12/11/2009 04:10:02 PM
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I was under the assumption it was super awesome but oh well. *NM*
13/11/2009 06:08:36 AM
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There's never been any indication that sa'angreal work through a different mechanism to angreal...
12/11/2009 04:51:13 PM
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It has always been a viable theory, and Sanderson seems convincing...EDIT: RJ's take
12/11/2009 08:21:17 PM
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Wrong place *ignore*
12/11/2009 08:45:32 PM
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Do you still stick by the exponential theory?
12/11/2009 08:52:31 PM
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sa'angreal and angreal are only different in terms of the magnitude of their effects *NM*
12/11/2009 06:56:43 PM
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You are missing two important points
12/11/2009 05:09:35 PM
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Response to both points...
12/11/2009 05:57:11 PM
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In fact, I've just read the actual report, and Sanderson didn't say anything near what you quoted.
12/11/2009 06:06:39 PM
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Re: Look at how similar descriptions of angreal and Sa'angreal affects are in the books.
12/11/2009 07:34:16 PM
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Sidious' "One Power Dynamics"
12/11/2009 08:10:41 PM
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Oh, also
12/11/2009 08:15:56 PM
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Probably
12/11/2009 09:05:31 PM
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Some ways the fixed amount theory could work...
13/11/2009 12:33:04 AM
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There is an argument for a minimum strength argument in the Great Hunt
13/11/2009 03:26:11 AM
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