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Just needed to see the quote for myself, because I still haven't seen it.

Huh? IIRC they were Level 8...

Edited it. I accidentally hit the wrong key before.

It was during a twitter conversation with Gillard, I'm sure it's out there but don't have it myself.

Gillard said they were 8s, but also that it factored in more stuff than just regular combat. mmm

Like what?

They're still not level 9. That's reserved for the absolute best.

IIRC he said it also factored in how much they learned and stuff

Originally posted by SunRazer
Like what?

They're still not level 9. That's reserved for the absolute best.

I dunno, I just know he said it has more to do than just fighting in the exact same quote.

Ant has it. He's the one who asked Gillard.


Originally posted by MythLord
I dunno, I just know he said it has more to do than just fighting in the exact same quote.


Yeah emotional states and shit, which we know can boost or hinder combatants.

Was an email with me.

Can you post it?

Probably not.

Originally posted by SunRazer
Can you post it?
https://i37.servimg.com/u/f37/17/73/92/12/ng10.png

Interesting. When he says "there is a huge difference inside the numbers themselves", is he referring to a potentially huge gap within level 8 (as in a duelist at the top of level 8 is much better than a duelist at the bottom of level 8)?

Also, what's the exact wording in the quote where Gillard says Anakin is tier 8 and becomes tier 9 when he taps into the dark side?

Yes that confirms there are low level and high level 8's. Clearly both Anakin and Windu are high/top level 8's even prior to their jump/boost to Level 9's.

I would put Dooku there also, given his demonstrable superiority to Obi-Wan (who might be more of a "low-level" 8) and ability to contend with level 9's like Yoda. The difference being that Dooku doesn't actually have a way of getting into level 9 like Mace or Anakin.

Yes Dooku definitely has a good case for being a top level tier 8.

High 8 and low 9 are a huge difference, tbh.

Perhaps not that huge. After all, Anakin overhelmed Dooku, which enabled him to outmaneuver him. He ddin't beat him as clearly as Luke bested Vader in ROTJ.

And?

so is there some kind of official power rankings from 1-10 tier characters or is this just Gillard making shit up as he goes??

Uh, neither. It's not official, but it's something Lucas and Gillard decided on when they were making the films and choreographing the fights.

Interesting. So TPM Maul is a level 8, as presumably that is the only incarnation Gillard is familiar with and the films are his area of expertise.

So how much stronger is TCW or Rebels Maul?

Originally posted by Unbowed
Interesting. So TPM Maul is a level 8, as presumably that is the only incarnation Gillard is familiar with and the films are his area of expertise.

So how much stronger is TCW or Rebels Maul?


There's a huge difference even within the levels. So both animation incarnations of Maul are probably still 8's. Doesn't mean they're all equals though.

Duh, he even said Mace was an 8 going on a 9.