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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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GMing a forum format campaign
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Fall of Pangeo :: Class Types
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Let me tell you...
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Playtesting
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How about running a Matrix game?
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Player listing
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Re: We are the Masks We wear...
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Umm I can't post.
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Could it be a new game?
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