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No, I have not posted on Reddit, but can you post the link? I would like to read that thread!

I am not an engineer, but I did take physics in my undergrad. I also did a little bit of thinking about this. Here is my theory: Steelpushing and IronPulling are from your center of mass to any point on the metal that a person skilled/strong enough to pinpoint (i.e. Kelsier and the prison bars, Wax and the bullet). I believe that as far as your equations go, they seem solid. I like the second equation better for the purpose of discussion: F = C1 A (e^-r)^C2. I think this is helpful, however I do not think that your "hose" example is helpful. The way that I understand Allomancy is that it is a push from you, think if it like an arm, instead of a stream of water. If you push a coin, sure, technically, the coin pushes back on you, but so what? I weigh as much as 16,000 coins (give or take a few pounds) the force is nothing compared to the friction of my shoes on the ground, but if I push that same coin against a wall, now I am pushing myself back (assuming the wall is sturdy and such). So maybe think of the physics in a more "I'm pushing my arms against this" and not "I am using this magnetic force against it. Would that help keep Newton's Third Law in check? -Will

This is the correct answer. The metals and their alloys (the bold are the "two new metals" and the bold and italics are their alloys, and the italics are not part of the original ten): Iron and Steel Tin and Pewter Chromuim and Nicrosil Aluminum and Duralumin Zinc and Brass Copper and Bronze Cadmuim and Cerrobend Gold and Electrum Atium and Lerasuim are "god metals" and will produce new metals if combined with each of the other 16 metals (this is confirmed at the end of Shadow of Self and the Bands of Mourning), and are thus not considered two of the 16 metals (this includes their alloys, of which Malatium is one [Gold + Atium]) As far as Marsh is concerned: No, we do not have a confirmation of which powers that Marsh has. We know that Marsh was already a Bronze misting, a Seeker, and was given a second Bronze misting spike, and then he was given (probably) all of the other "eight basic metals" from the original series, a spike that allows the burning of Atium, a Gold Feruchemical spike (for healing), a steel Feruchemical spike (for speed), a pewter Feruchemical spike (for strength), and an Atium Feruchemical spike (for age). I believe that is all we have confirmed from what Marsh has used and it accounts for only 13 different powers. There are 16 possible different Allomancy spikes (although this does not include atium) and 16 Feruchemical spikes, so he could have any of the other spikes, assuming that he has not added any since the catasondra) Marsh also puts his eye spike back in or at least he has in the time period of the Second Trilogy, so I assume that he also puts back his chest spike.

I was thinking about the Stormlight archive. I am just worried that I am going to be hooked and waiting for ages for the next 8 books to come out. I do know what Cosmere is! I have read the Secret Histories and I think that I have a pretty good grasp on how Brandon has ordered things (of course there are still many unanswered things, which I am practically dying to know, but that is part of Mr. Sanderson's genius!). I think that Emperor's Soul is on Sel, right? That will probably answer a few questions that I have from Secret Histories, hopefully. Thanks for the suggestions! -Will

Hey guys, I got hooked on Brandon Sanderson's books while going through the Wheel of Time series (and personally, I thought that Brandon's book were better than the amazing Robert Jordan's). I have read the Mistborn (Mistborn, W&W, and the Secret Histories) series, Elantris, and Steelheart. I plan on reading all of Brandon's other books, but I have just not made it there yet. This forum has been really helpful in understanding so much, so thanks to all who have contributed. I look forward to reading the other books, and getting to know the characters that Sanderson writes! Blessings, Will Sexton