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Writing Group / Re: Need ideas for what Magic can do
« on: June 23, 2011, 03:58:32 AM »
Good point. Having a magic system that's only window dressing is a complete waste of effort.
"Magic is what makes fantasy fantastic," someone says, "you can't apply rules to them or else it loses wonder!" I respond, "Sure, but if you want to write them you will certainly want to know how they work." Writing is all about execution, and I find applying some basic laws of physics to magic systems make them more understandable and realistic. Here, I'm going to outline my basic method for developing a magic system.
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Worldbuilding is not just about backstory. It's about exactly what the word seems to mean, building a world.
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If I can suffer Butcher delaying the next Dresden novel (especially after that cliffhanger, DAMN YOU JIM BUTCHER!!), then Wot fans can suffer a similar delay for the final novel in an epic journey. I trust it'll be worth it.