"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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Sandstorm
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May 13, 2005, 02:54:49 AM by Eagle Prince |
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December 02, 2004, 12:53:53 PM by Spriggan |
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Which system is best for you?
Started by Spriggan |
6 Replies
1213 Views |
May 07, 2004, 09:01:11 AM by Spriggan |
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Everway
Started by Mad Dr Jeffe |
2 Replies
1212 Views |
January 28, 2005, 03:49:21 PM by Mad Dr Jeffe |
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EAK
Started by Mad Dr Jeffe |
4 Replies
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March 21, 2004, 09:00:55 PM by Gemm: Rock & Roll Star; Born to Rock |
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1 Replies
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June 10, 2003, 11:29:31 AM by Spriggan |
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The Nerdery #17
Started by Fellfrosch |
2 Replies
1210 Views |
March 22, 2005, 04:59:17 PM by The Jade Knight |
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3 Replies
1210 Views |
December 20, 2004, 12:02:29 PM by Nicadymus |
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Paranoia XP: Crash Priority
Started by Fellfrosch |
3 Replies
1208 Views |
April 12, 2005, 03:13:37 AM by JP Dogberry |
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5 Replies
1208 Views |
May 26, 2004, 11:32:08 PM by Mad Dr Jeffe |
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2 Replies
1208 Views |
October 17, 2003, 04:03:12 PM by Spriggan |
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Races of Stone
Started by Fellfrosch |
12 Replies
1207 Views |
April 11, 2005, 12:03:39 PM by Fellfrosch |
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Nerdery #20
Started by Fellfrosch |
1 Replies
1206 Views |
May 03, 2005, 09:38:05 PM by JP Dogberry |
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d20 Past
Started by Fellfrosch |
9 Replies
1204 Views |
June 16, 2005, 08:45:28 PM by Mad Dr Jeffe |
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