![]() If one assumes the figure at the gate (which takes peoples' body parts) is god (or at least, the source of alchemy), then him "wearing" an alchemists parts (pardon the term) is essentially giving that alchemist a very subtle, yet powerful connection on a mental level. Remember how Barry the Chopper lost his body? Well, his soul (in the armor) was able to sense his body's presence (and vice-versa). The second possible explaination is more of an unintended side effect. Knowing this base code, alchemists are able to use the "soft" formula to a greater extent, and do not require the assistance of a "hard" formula in order to transmute. Looking beyond the gate exacts a toll from you, which is then used to "pay" for the privilege of seeing the base code of the universe. They see it as the 'reward' for losing part of yourself when you looked beyond the gate. The first follows the anime/manga rigidly, and interprets Izumi's words literally. On the subject of people who can transmute without circles, there are two different schools of thought. This is the part that actually shapes what should happen, while the "hard formula" is used to gather the required energy/ handle the heavy lifting. The "soft formula" comes from the mind of the alchemist. There is always some part of the human mind that is involved in a transmutation (otherwise, Mustang's gloves would only be able to mess with the air in a very select pattern), but in general more complicated transmutations will require a more robust "hard formula". The transmutation circles contain the formulae and/or specific incantation needed to carry out a function.
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