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Literally and figuratively

[33] He Dueled against Shay in the third match of the second day

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He asked for their help, stating that Lightning was the immediate threat and explained this was why he had tried to recruit The Shepherd

Then, you'll engage in some friendly debate and play against your fellow Prerelease attendees

It is more likely the grading scale and the fact they been around longer and a little less harsh on the grading scale in my opinion