It's actually not that complicated ... simple math actually
darius_sedai Send a noteboard - 03/01/2010 07:08:52 PM
Sheriam on level 14 would have an absolute strength between 170 and 195 ... place her toward the top of that level and she's say a 185
Moiraine at the bottom of level 15 would be about 198 ... maybe about 200
Making her only a little stronger than Sheriam who in turn is a little stronger than say Reanne who is maybe a 180, perhaps not even a noticeable difference between Sheriam and Reanne... but then Myrelle on the next level would be a 167 and "Clearly weaker" with Anaiya and company at 163, thus difficult to be sure who was Stronger in that group.
Verin on level 12 could be anywhere from 130-145, and is clearly much weaker from her interactions with the others. Merana is about the same level as Verin and is far below Kiruna/Bera who are close to Sheriam (Or maybe Myrelle, I'd have to check).
Each level simple has a slightly wider range of power than the lower levels, but on this scale strength is not the range it's based on the 21 levels so the "frequency distribution" is not on Power.
As for my quote...
Does it matter which one said it?
TSR
Playing With Fire
"I am stronger than Moiraine," she told him firmly. "She would be whimpering on the floor, or insensible, if she tried to hold as much as I hold now." It was true, though she had never before rated the Aes Sedai's ability so closely.
Further more we can assume Egwene at this stage is only a little beyond 50% of her potential since one book later we're told that she is stronger than Amys and Melaine combined (unless you believe that Egwene was already this strong, which seems ridiculous) ... which would make her about 2x stronger than Moiraine, meaning Moiraine would burn out long before she held close to what Egwene could.
Moiraine at the bottom of level 15 would be about 198 ... maybe about 200
Making her only a little stronger than Sheriam who in turn is a little stronger than say Reanne who is maybe a 180, perhaps not even a noticeable difference between Sheriam and Reanne... but then Myrelle on the next level would be a 167 and "Clearly weaker" with Anaiya and company at 163, thus difficult to be sure who was Stronger in that group.
Verin on level 12 could be anywhere from 130-145, and is clearly much weaker from her interactions with the others. Merana is about the same level as Verin and is far below Kiruna/Bera who are close to Sheriam (Or maybe Myrelle, I'd have to check).
Each level simple has a slightly wider range of power than the lower levels, but on this scale strength is not the range it's based on the 21 levels so the "frequency distribution" is not on Power.
As for my quote...
Does it matter which one said it?
TSR
Playing With Fire
"I am stronger than Moiraine," she told him firmly. "She would be whimpering on the floor, or insensible, if she tried to hold as much as I hold now." It was true, though she had never before rated the Aes Sedai's ability so closely.
Further more we can assume Egwene at this stage is only a little beyond 50% of her potential since one book later we're told that she is stronger than Amys and Melaine combined (unless you believe that Egwene was already this strong, which seems ridiculous) ... which would make her about 2x stronger than Moiraine, meaning Moiraine would burn out long before she held close to what Egwene could.
Domani Drag Queen in the White Tower ... Aran'gar watch out!
One Power strength - critical analysis of previous posts and some further ideas
03/01/2010 07:59:24 AM
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I support your view, with maybe a few comments to add...
03/01/2010 02:58:05 PM
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where is this phantom quote of Egwene "not standing a chance"
03/01/2010 05:20:20 PM
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Here's the real quote
03/01/2010 05:38:59 PM
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Well that quote perfectly illustrates the skewed way in which you interpret the evidence...
03/01/2010 06:18:22 PM
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I also think the quote is specific
03/01/2010 06:34:38 PM
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Skill not Strength is the key that and the potential that another FS was with her
03/01/2010 06:51:46 PM
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Bah
03/01/2010 07:13:01 PM
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Who's arguing that?
03/01/2010 07:34:21 PM
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What ARE you arguing?
03/01/2010 07:43:06 PM
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That there is far more to strength in her quote!
03/01/2010 08:05:20 PM
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Re: That there is far more to strength in her quote!
04/01/2010 09:40:05 AM
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and where do I ever say Elayne is only a small step below Moghedien?
04/01/2010 03:08:37 PM
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You more than imply it with your own list
04/01/2010 03:39:06 PM
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and you are fixated on simple strength to the exclusion of everything else
04/01/2010 05:05:54 PM
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Re: and you are fixated on simple strength to the exclusion of everything else
04/01/2010 06:46:45 PM
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Tiny Unimportant Objection to "Bell Curve" Point
03/01/2010 03:09:55 PM
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Re: Tiny Unimportant Objection to "Bell Curve" Point
03/01/2010 04:39:25 PM
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I've got a slightly revised opinion than my last post
03/01/2010 05:16:39 PM
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Re: I've got a slightly revised opinion than my last post
03/01/2010 06:31:09 PM
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It's actually not that complicated ... simple math actually
03/01/2010 07:08:52 PM
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Yes, but to think that RJ put that much effort into it is improbable
03/01/2010 07:19:13 PM
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I'm being harsh with one poster who continues to mis-quote things!
03/01/2010 07:56:17 PM
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Re: I'm being harsh with one poster who continues to mis-quote things!
04/01/2010 09:50:38 AM
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Re: I'm being harsh with one poster who continues to mis-quote things!
04/01/2010 03:26:10 PM
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Re: I'm being harsh with one poster who continues to mis-quote things!
04/01/2010 03:52:19 PM
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You are talking out of both sides of your mouth
04/01/2010 05:09:15 PM
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Dude
04/01/2010 06:21:28 PM
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Dude, please go back to Fionwe's post
04/01/2010 06:35:03 PM
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A reply...
03/01/2010 06:02:33 PM
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The Tower sample is skewed allright, but to the upper side of the strength range...
03/01/2010 06:36:45 PM
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Re: A reply...
03/01/2010 07:09:55 PM
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I think distance is related to Strength
03/01/2010 07:21:46 PM
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amusing side note
04/01/2010 05:22:39 AM
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Which is exactly what I envisage the AOL distribution to have looked like...
04/01/2010 07:03:51 AM
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Re: Which is exactly what I envisage the AOL distribution to have looked like...
04/01/2010 03:29:47 PM
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It may sound silly, but did you look at One Power values in the Wheel of Time CCG?
05/01/2010 12:56:41 AM
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Re: It may sound silly, but did you look at One Power values in the Wheel of Time CCG?
05/01/2010 07:33:21 AM
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