"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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A picture
Started by Gemm: Rock & Roll Star; Born to Rock |
10 Replies
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A Possibility of Wonderment
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A question for Dr. Pepper.
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A question for Fell about copyright
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A questions for Brits and Auzzies
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A quick question
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24 Replies
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A quiz that tells all.
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A Sad Week For Rock 'n Roll
Started by Mr_Pleasington |
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A successful Bachelor party
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A timewasters comic
Started by Mad Dr Jeffe |
0 Replies
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A Warning Concerning Swords
Started by Parker |
11 Replies
2845 Views |
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A Whole New... Dr. Pepper...
Started by Gemm: Rock & Roll Star; Born to Rock « 1 2 3 » |
30 Replies
3241 Views |
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0 Replies
937 Views |
October 24, 2004, 12:25:40 AM by Gemm: Rock & Roll Star; Born to Rock |
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