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"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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Another New Game!
Started by Fellfrosch « 1 2 » |
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September 16, 2003, 08:58:35 AMby Entsuropi |
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October 19, 2004, 05:04:33 PM by The Holy Saint, Grand High Poobah, Master of Monkeys, Ehlers |
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June 15, 2003, 01:46:52 PM by Brian |
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Avast Ye!
Started by Mr_Pleasington « 1 2 » |
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January 12, 2004, 02:01:18 AM by Mr_Pleasington |
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March 18, 2004, 07:12:23 AM by Spriggan |
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Contemplating starting a new ORPG
Started by 42 |
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July 25, 2005, 04:49:31 PM by Mr_Pleasington |
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Could it be a new game?
Started by JP Dogberry |
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December 07, 2003, 10:00:09 PM by JP Dogberry |
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Diplomacy Reference Files
Started by Lieutenant Kije |
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October 18, 2004, 01:21:59 PM by Lieutenant Kije |
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Diplomacy, anyone?
Started by Lieutenant Kije « 1 2 3 ... 19 » |
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February 07, 2005, 09:14:41 PM by Entsuropi |
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Done deals
Started by Lieutenant Kije « 1 2 3 » |
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October 23, 2008, 01:43:42 PM by The Jade Knight |
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Edit: Maelstrom
Started by Eagle Prince |
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July 31, 2008, 12:06:29 AM by GreenMonsta |
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Fall of Pangeo :: Character Creation
Started by Miyabi |
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December 13, 2009, 12:14:07 AM by Miyabi |
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Fall of Pangeo :: Class Types
Started by Miyabi |
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Fall of Pangeo :: Jobs
Started by Miyabi |
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Fall of Pangeo :: Storyline
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December 12, 2009, 11:09:58 PM by Miyabi |
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Game Suggestions
Started by Mad Dr Jeffe |
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June 13, 2003, 09:44:52 AM by The Holy Saint, Grand High Poobah, Master of Monkeys, Ehlers |
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GMing a forum format campaign
Started by 42 |
4 Replies
2438 Views |
September 27, 2004, 09:43:50 AM by The Holy Saint, Grand High Poobah, Master of Monkeys, Ehlers |
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August 18, 2004, 10:40:55 PM by Mistress of Darkness |
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How about running a Matrix game?
Started by Entsuropi |
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May 24, 2003, 12:10:17 AM by Brian |
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Just as a question...
Started by Entsuropi |
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June 17, 2004, 06:29:02 PM by GorgonlaVacaTremendo |
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