You’re making the underwater city the actual sanctuary? It’s great to see that finally implemented in an edit. It always bothered the so called “safer place” where Gungans took refuge was nearer to the invaded zone, and in broad daylight. Reminds me of that Scorpion King movie where a bunch of people was “hidden” in a plainly visible oasis, and were like “you people are bringing the enemy” when the zeroes arrived there.
Yes. And as you said; this removes the horrible, illogical movement that is their entire race moving up to the battle-infested grounds.
Now, Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan gets down there with Jar-Jar, is introduced to Boss Nass, in which Obi-Wan persuade General Nass to team with the Naboo. Thereafter, in the next scene, the Gungans have come to the top - but now, not for it being the sanctuary, but for meeting with the Queen and her people.