Originally posted by S_W_LeGenDCheck this out: Legend arguing against the reliability of SWTOR cutscenes.
I (absolutely) believe that this was not a one-sided confrontation. However, I find your explanation a bit problematic as well.Based on my play-through, I have come to realize that cut-scenes do not tell us much.
You get to see the opening salvo (in which the [boss] opponent typically dominates the protagonist) and/or the outcome (in which the opponent is on his knees). Sometimes, a glimpse of the turning point in the confrontation (mid-duel) is also shown but this is not common.
The opening salvo gives us the impression that this is not a strictly one-sided confrontation but it can also mislead the audience.
In short, cut-scenes do not tell us the whole story. Yes, we see the Outlander evading one of the TK blasts of Arcann in a cut-scene but this might have been an instinctual response from the Outlander during that particular moment.
It is foolish to assume that the Outlander cannot tank Arcann's powers head-on, as formidable as they are. The Outlander eventually defeated Arcann. You can't expect (only) your skills with a Lightsaber to lead you to victory against such a powerful opponent.I'd say analyzing a fight by ignoring the one material that reveals it due to unwarranted skepticism is incomparably more foolish, and you're making it sound like I said the Outlander had no use of his power or has no power at all. Check again: I said the HoTlander is powerful enough to stand his ground, just not more powerful. Being less powerful doesn't imply that you can't make use of it at all.