"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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Welcome!
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February 24, 2009, 06:30:34 PM by Fellfrosch |
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Fearful Symmetry
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June 21, 2011, 09:28:47 PM by Recovering_Cynic |
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Thanks Dan
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April 02, 2010, 12:36:52 AM by firstRainbowRose |
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December 29, 2010, 05:03:57 PM by ivanhoe |
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Thank you Dan...
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Comments, typos and errata
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August 18, 2011, 09:54:47 PM by mtbikemom |
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Book trailer:
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February 26, 2010, 03:18:15 AM by Shivertongue |
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John Cleaver's Rules
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March 17, 2010, 07:36:25 AM by Bravesamwise84 |
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October 13, 2010, 10:19:05 PM by Fellfrosch |
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I don't want to stalk you
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March 10, 2011, 06:27:51 PM by Endra kin'Fox |
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Worldcon 2009
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June 25, 2009, 09:29:03 AM by ErikHolmes |
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Thanks for an awesome book!
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March 19, 2011, 03:38:05 PM by Juan Dolor |
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Interesting coincidence
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May 28, 2010, 06:17:58 PM by Talyn |
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Best line from Mr. Monster [spoilers]
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April 22, 2011, 02:28:51 PM by happyman |
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I am not a serial (llama) killer
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August 18, 2009, 11:44:55 PM by Miyabi |
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I am not . . . .
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February 26, 2010, 03:02:00 PM by Eerongal |
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April 02, 2010, 12:31:06 AM by firstRainbowRose |
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Sample Chapters?
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March 09, 2010, 12:25:13 AM by Peter Ahlstrom |
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