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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 3057 Views
Uh, yeah, well, whenever you notice something like that... a wizard did it. *NM* Tom - 28/09/2012 05:47:13 PM 738 Views
Yeah, I realize that raising physics questions about fantasy books can be absurd... Narg - 28/09/2012 06:03:05 PM 1261 Views
It's been discussed before... DomA - 28/09/2012 06:04:35 PM 1620 Views
I would agree with this A Deathwatch Guard - 28/09/2012 06:35:14 PM 1272 Views
Re: I would agree with this DomA - 28/09/2012 06:56:57 PM 1397 Views
Egwene would likely also know since she puzzled it out as well darius_sedai - 28/09/2012 07:28:22 PM 1386 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 1283 Views
Regarding shadowspawn: Narg - 28/09/2012 07:19:38 PM 1632 Views
Isn't there a quote somewhere about this? darius_sedai - 28/09/2012 07:30:40 PM 1381 Views
There is echooff - 28/09/2012 07:52:30 PM 1276 Views
Can Fain pass through a Gateway? Marshall - 28/09/2012 08:11:59 PM 1302 Views
Re: Can Fain pass through a Gateway? DomA - 02/10/2012 02:37:58 AM 1304 Views
Here's a neat idea Marshall - 28/09/2012 08:07:52 PM 1438 Views
Found an interesting quote when I was looking into something else darius_sedai - 07/10/2012 12:57:21 AM 1101 Views
I don't think RJ thought about it Sidious - 28/09/2012 07:44:34 PM 1299 Views
Absurd question... fionwe1987 - 28/09/2012 10:44:53 PM 1340 Views
Doesn't it meet your standards? Sidious - 29/09/2012 07:47:12 AM 1415 Views
Gateways, Tel'aran'rhiod and Dreamspikes... fionwe1987 - 28/09/2012 11:02:39 PM 1504 Views
Re: Gateways, Tel'aran'rhiod and Dreamspikes... LoialT - 28/09/2012 11:12:54 PM 1331 Views
Wow, that makes a lot of sense. *NM* Dreadlord - 01/10/2012 07:30:22 PM 657 Views
Re: Gateways, Tel'aran'rhiod and Dreamspikes... DomA - 01/10/2012 09:03:47 PM 1539 Views
Androl throws a kink in this darius_sedai - 02/10/2012 01:14:16 AM 1312 Views
Re: Androl throws a kink in this DomA - 02/10/2012 02:30:23 AM 1478 Views
He said he can make one large enough for a Wagon to pass through darius_sedai - 02/10/2012 03:23:26 AM 1204 Views
Gateway Talent I'd say Sidious - 02/10/2012 08:55:26 AM 1305 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 1348 Views
No I think they're more about strength Sidious - 02/10/2012 09:27:17 AM 1456 Views
I disagree with Logain being a credible source on this darius_sedai - 02/10/2012 04:47:59 PM 1325 Views
Re: I disagree with Logain being a credible source on this Sidious - 03/10/2012 07:04:11 AM 1313 Views
Re: I disagree with Logain being a credible source on this fionwe1987 - 03/10/2012 07:43:12 AM 1337 Views
Re: I disagree with Logain being a credible source on this Sidious - 03/10/2012 09:59:13 AM 1282 Views
Egwene could not heal Gawyn darius_sedai - 03/10/2012 02:34:08 PM 1376 Views
She did Heal him Sidious - 04/10/2012 08:30:14 AM 1251 Views
and *gasp* maybe breeding. Onarishma - 04/10/2012 05:36:59 PM 1269 Views
Re-read some stuff darius_sedai - 04/10/2012 07:57:50 PM 1338 Views
Re: Re-read some stuff Sidious - 05/10/2012 08:22:06 AM 1209 Views
Um she tries out of desperation? darius_sedai - 05/10/2012 03:06:59 PM 1304 Views
Logain may be correct that Rand is stronger, but his reason is not correct darius_sedai - 03/10/2012 02:13:08 PM 1536 Views
But his thought processes are sound Sidious - 04/10/2012 08:20:13 AM 1239 Views
It's in Chapter 5 of TGS darius_sedai - 04/10/2012 09:48:49 PM 1310 Views
Re: It's in Chapter 5 of TGS Sidious - 05/10/2012 08:28:13 AM 1222 Views
Why was Flinn so late and why bring up his Gateway? darius_sedai - 05/10/2012 04:15:47 PM 1253 Views
Ummm... fionwe1987 - 05/10/2012 08:42:19 PM 1209 Views
Re: Ummm... Sidious - 06/10/2012 07:53:10 AM 1339 Views
I don't think RJ changed his mind darius_sedai - 06/10/2012 03:13:44 PM 1172 Views
Re: I don't think RJ changed his mind DomA - 07/10/2012 07:28:38 PM 1384 Views
I wasn't being very clear darius_sedai - 07/10/2012 09:45:15 PM 1309 Views
I think he did Sidious - 08/10/2012 05:32:35 PM 1305 Views
Maybe darius_sedai - 08/10/2012 07:48:24 PM 1207 Views
still don't think that's proof. It's just practical. Onarishma - 11/10/2012 07:06:15 PM 1230 Views
Interesting point you bring up about fighting for control darius_sedai - 12/10/2012 03:44:26 AM 1187 Views
She wouldn't have to guess! Onarishma - 09/10/2012 08:43:54 PM 1219 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 1199 Views
There is only one book left. It is definitely not LIKELY Onarishma - 11/10/2012 08:06:04 PM 1213 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 1147 Views
Exactly... fionwe1987 - 10/10/2012 12:35:16 AM 1110 Views
Re: Exactly... Sidious - 10/10/2012 10:29:13 AM 1137 Views
Re: Exactly... fionwe1987 - 10/10/2012 10:06:08 PM 1243 Views
AND... darius_sedai - 10/10/2012 10:15:14 PM 1108 Views
Re: AND... Sidious - 11/10/2012 04:46:31 PM 1282 Views
Again THANK YOU! Onarishma - 11/10/2012 08:35:10 PM 1083 Views
Re: AND... darius_sedai - 12/10/2012 04:09:25 AM 1219 Views
Re: AND... Sidious - 12/10/2012 08:57:46 AM 1267 Views
I only discount direct statements when we are explicitly shown that they are incorrect darius_sedai - 13/10/2012 06:55:38 PM 1202 Views
Because let's be honest, it's rarely a Talent and you both know it Sidious - 11/10/2012 04:44:27 PM 1294 Views
TY!!! Onarishma - 11/10/2012 08:38:44 PM 1296 Views
You are basing this entire post on a fundamentally flawed premise darius_sedai - 12/10/2012 04:13:06 AM 1453 Views
Re: You are basing this entire post on a fundamentally flawed premise Sidious - 12/10/2012 08:52:02 AM 1233 Views
Are you reading mine? darius_sedai - 13/10/2012 07:09:02 PM 1164 Views
Apoplexy, that is what is happening on my side of the screen Onarishma - 11/10/2012 08:31:30 PM 1036 Views
the fact that Egwene is proven incorrect on this any number of times? darius_sedai - 12/10/2012 04:14:35 AM 1269 Views
THANK YOU!!! Onarishma - 11/10/2012 08:26:49 PM 1201 Views
Re: Logain may be correct that Rand is stronger, but his reason is not correct Onarishma - 04/10/2012 09:51:08 PM 1244 Views
to the point on the Circle darius_sedai - 06/10/2012 09:36:18 PM 1271 Views
Circles don't add the Talents... fionwe1987 - 07/10/2012 03:34:47 AM 1221 Views
I had forgotten about Brendas! darius_sedai - 07/10/2012 05:15:52 AM 1207 Views
I've been thinking about this darius_sedai - 07/10/2012 10:11:22 PM 1166 Views
Circles give added precision, remember? fionwe1987 - 07/10/2012 11:27:05 PM 1207 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 1070 Views
Circles of larger numbers give added benefit... fionwe1987 - 08/10/2012 02:00:58 AM 1253 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 1165 Views
Highly doubtful... fionwe1987 - 08/10/2012 01:36:47 PM 1202 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 1168 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 1214 Views
That is actually the crux of my issue darius_sedai - 08/10/2012 07:52:52 PM 1176 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 1226 Views
Yet that only explains when a circle does certain things darius_sedai - 12/10/2012 04:18:36 AM 1236 Views
the text is not inconsistent. Onarishma - 19/10/2012 08:20:52 PM 1686 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 1320 Views
RJ specifically said that was ONLY because of Forsaken skill level Onarishma - 11/10/2012 09:02:03 PM 1231 Views
Not so much darius_sedai - 12/10/2012 04:28:44 AM 1223 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 1259 Views
I've given this point some thought too ... It's a dicey subject darius_sedai - 12/10/2012 04:22:23 AM 1111 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 1086 Views
It's one example that supports the exponential increase ... not arguing that darius_sedai - 12/10/2012 04:40:08 AM 1183 Views
Re: to the point on the Circle Onarishma - 07/10/2012 06:09:48 PM 1179 Views
Healing is a thing of the physical body darius_sedai - 07/10/2012 09:50:37 PM 1218 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 534 Views
Didn't I just say that? darius_sedai - 12/10/2012 04:31:22 AM 1146 Views
That's what makes a Talent a Talent.... Onarishma - 04/10/2012 05:02:36 PM 1225 Views
There is so much evidence against this darius_sedai - 04/10/2012 08:04:45 PM 1301 Views
Androl does not match Rands Gateway size. Onarishma - 05/10/2012 05:59:34 PM 1320 Views
Rand states straight out that gateway size is not OP strength dependent. fionwe1987 - 05/10/2012 08:51:58 PM 1155 Views
+500 ... Well said sir! *NM* darius_sedai - 06/10/2012 04:52:38 AM 840 Views
He's referring to skimming Sidious - 06/10/2012 07:08:14 AM 1340 Views
I think we aren't far off in interpretation darius_sedai - 06/10/2012 02:48:46 PM 1201 Views
Re: I think we aren't far off in interpretation Sidious - 08/10/2012 05:41:12 PM 1188 Views
We are close enough on this point darius_sedai - 08/10/2012 08:02:48 PM 1330 Views
Re: Rand states straight out that gateway size is not OP strength dependent. Onarishma - 07/10/2012 06:37:32 PM 1231 Views
Please explain Androl then darius_sedai - 07/10/2012 09:48:54 PM 1250 Views
OMG. Androl DOES have a Talent. NO ONE is disputing that. Onarishma - 11/10/2012 10:50:41 PM 1223 Views
You have waffled back and forth on Traveling being a Talent darius_sedai - 14/10/2012 03:01:03 AM 1253 Views
there is no waffle here. plenty of syrup though.... Onarishma - 18/10/2012 06:53:34 PM 1283 Views
No it's not darius_sedai - 19/10/2012 04:25:25 AM 1098 Views
fionwe1987 - 07/10/2012 11:35:00 PM 1055 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 1243 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 1207 Views
I was incorrect about the size. but ultimately not incorrect about her evaluation quote within Onarishma - 18/10/2012 03:28:30 PM 1396 Views
How many different times does the text have to say Traveling is a Talent? darius_sedai - 05/10/2012 11:54:19 PM 1157 Views
How do you know there's a difference? Sidious - 06/10/2012 06:53:33 AM 1233 Views
darius_sedai - 06/10/2012 03:15:25 PM 1211 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 759 Views
Not really darius_sedai - 07/10/2012 09:57:56 PM 1184 Views
I agree with this PoV Sidious - 06/10/2012 07:19:52 AM 1361 Views
Yes, Healing Talent is incredibly rare and only implies out of proportion ability... darius_sedai - 06/10/2012 03:36:24 PM 1181 Views
I think you use the word Talent too liberally Sidious - 08/10/2012 05:45:39 PM 1289 Views
I disagree darius_sedai - 08/10/2012 08:08:04 PM 1191 Views
I sort of agree with Sidious there DomA - 09/10/2012 03:03:54 PM 1196 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 1153 Views
Re: Yes, Healing Talent is incredibly rare and only implies out of proportion ability... Onarishma - 09/10/2012 02:37:10 PM 1372 Views
That has no relevance here darius_sedai - 09/10/2012 06:29:34 PM 1116 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 1656 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 1189 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 1149 Views
Re: This debate is restricted by the "largest Gateway possible" issue. DomA - 07/10/2012 07:46:51 PM 1315 Views
Cadsuane possessing a strong Talent for Traveling would not be surprising to me darius_sedai - 07/10/2012 10:15:17 PM 1236 Views
I noticed that... fionwe1987 - 07/10/2012 11:38:18 PM 1310 Views
Re: This debate is restricted by the "largest Gateway possible" issue. Sidious - 08/10/2012 05:47:57 PM 1169 Views
Re: This debate is restricted by the "largest Gateway possible" issue. DomA - 09/10/2012 05:08:34 PM 1450 Views
On Healing and Yellows... fionwe1987 - 09/10/2012 05:24:11 PM 1219 Views
Re: On Healing and Yellows... DomA - 09/10/2012 06:07:20 PM 1371 Views
True darius_sedai - 07/10/2012 10:01:42 PM 1236 Views
Life skills and OP skills... fionwe1987 - 02/10/2012 06:40:00 AM 1122 Views
Or the reverse could be true darius_sedai - 02/10/2012 08:43:37 AM 1276 Views
Re: Or the reverse could be true Sidious - 02/10/2012 09:12:28 AM 1321 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 1243 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 1370 Views
The point is the same regardless darius_sedai - 03/10/2012 05:14:36 AM 1264 Views
Here's an answer to your original question Sidious - 06/10/2012 07:21:27 AM 1314 Views
*takes a bow* ... thanks for finding that quote! *NM* darius_sedai - 06/10/2012 08:41:49 PM 640 Views
Re: Or the reverse could be true DomA - 02/10/2012 01:02:03 PM 1366 Views
You misunderstand the nature of the Yellow darius_sedai - 02/10/2012 05:06:20 PM 1280 Views
I know DomA - 02/10/2012 07:27:14 PM 1313 Views
Our stance seems to be Nature v. nurture in nature darius_sedai - 02/10/2012 11:21:50 PM 1257 Views
weaves are not magical entities that exist in channelers. They are tools that are invented. Onarishma - 05/10/2012 06:17:31 PM 1247 Views
Re: Gateways, Tel'aran'rhiod and Dreamspikes... fionwe1987 - 02/10/2012 06:38:11 AM 1274 Views
Trollocs have dreams Onarishma - 05/10/2012 06:39:49 PM 1344 Views
Re: Gateways, Tel'aran'rhiod and Dreamspikes... DomA - 06/10/2012 02:05:30 PM 1292 Views
Was Avendoraldera a separate construct, and what to make of the Green Man cosmology? LoialT - 06/10/2012 06:54:27 PM 1313 Views
Re: Was Avendoraldera a separate construct, and what to make of the Green Man cosmology? DomA - 06/10/2012 10:04:41 PM 1472 Views
XKCD is on the case! Tor - 03/10/2012 06:05:54 AM 1213 Views
Re: Problems with gateways Onarishma - 04/10/2012 03:10:48 PM 1095 Views
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