Board Thread:False Info and Speculative Discussion/@comment-207.254.224.12-20140717193212/@comment-4091815-20140719011403

Paul.rea wrote: He (Scott) beat two betas who had been turned months after he was - neither had training in either fighting or even sports. Scott had a clear advantage from any perspective.

Derek had three betas to deal with until Isaac managed to regain control. But Derek was cautious to remain in control because he couldn't take them without hurting them - as you wisely pointed out.

Scott couldn't take Liam without hurting him either. He also has year's less experience controlling his own shift on the full moon which added to his caution.

This is my point - to what are you comparing Scott.

Other Alphas placed in the same situation acted similarly. That was from yesterday about this time - so yeah we have a detailed example of two Aphas trying to contain Betas on a full moon. Neither fought them - they simply defended themselves and attempted to get them under control.

The top line addresses your "Scott was stronger as a beta" argument.

I've also (somewhere in this extended conversation) address the "Teen Derek" question which is - he didn't beat the Berserkers - he dodged and weaved and got the puberty knocked out of him - then they left because Kate caterwauled at them.

We're also not comparing Betas to Scott - We're comparing Alphas to Alphas and there is, to date, no Alpha who could be considered more than Scott's average performance.

Again - you have this standard in your head as to what "strong" is and Scott's not living up to it. My point is that no other Alpha lived up to that standard either.