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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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The Abridged Speculists
Started by The Holy Saint, Grand High Poobah, Master of Monkeys, Ehlers « 1 2 3 ... 10 » |
140 Replies
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October 07, 2004, 11:03:55 PMby The Holy Saint, Grand High Poobah, Master of Monkeys, Ehlers |
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Magic (WotC) Open Novel Proposal
Started by Fellfrosch |
6 Replies
1563 Views |
October 04, 2004, 04:04:03 AM by Fellfrosch |
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15 Replies
2693 Views |
September 26, 2004, 05:25:18 AM by Peter Ahlstrom |
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52 Replies
6383 Views |
September 24, 2004, 10:41:50 AM by The Holy Saint, Grand High Poobah, Master of Monkeys, Ehlers |
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8 Replies
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September 17, 2004, 05:18:19 PM by Lieutenant Kije |
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23 Replies
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September 15, 2004, 04:08:45 PM by EUOL |
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Naming characters
Started by Eagle Prince |
12 Replies
2175 Views |
September 11, 2004, 05:49:53 AM by Peter Ahlstrom |
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11 Replies
2597 Views |
September 02, 2004, 12:58:58 PM by Mistress of Darkness |
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12 Replies
1817 Views |
August 31, 2004, 11:31:34 PM by The Holy Saint, Grand High Poobah, Master of Monkeys, Ehlers |
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Speaking of POV...
Started by House of Mustard |
8 Replies
1569 Views |
August 30, 2004, 10:28:42 PM by stacer |
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the house on tranquillo street
Started by Maxwell |
4 Replies
1591 Views |
August 30, 2004, 10:23:21 AM by The Holy Saint, Grand High Poobah, Master of Monkeys, Ehlers |
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West/A Rustler of Years
Started by Mr_Pleasington « 1 2 » |
23 Replies
3102 Views |
August 28, 2004, 12:13:15 AM by Mr_Pleasington |
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Sequel-Writing Blues
Started by EUOL |
8 Replies
1675 Views |
August 26, 2004, 10:53:43 PM by Peter Ahlstrom |
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20 Replies
2887 Views |
August 23, 2004, 05:47:11 PM by Gemm: Rock & Roll Star; Born to Rock |
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5 Replies
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August 23, 2004, 05:46:17 PM by stacer |
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Italics
Started by House of Mustard « 1 2 3 » |
42 Replies
4716 Views |
August 18, 2004, 09:28:16 PM by Mistress of Darkness |
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6 Replies
1507 Views |
August 07, 2004, 04:30:04 PM by The Holy Saint, Grand High Poobah, Master of Monkeys, Ehlers |
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18 Replies
2443 Views |
August 06, 2004, 12:25:47 PM by stacer |
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25 Replies
3392 Views |
August 06, 2004, 01:22:27 AM by EUOL |
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9 Replies
1575 Views |
August 05, 2004, 11:23:43 PM by Mistress of Darkness |
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