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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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review: Blood Bound
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review: The Fresco
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review: Victory of Eagles
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review: Cry Wolf
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review: Gone by Michael Grant
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review: The First Betrayal
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review: The Name of the Wind
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review: Eclipse
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review: Penguin Revolution volume 1 (manga)
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July 14, 2008, 06:34:00 PM by Nessa |
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review: The Hob's Bargain
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review: Blood Alone volume 1 (manga)
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