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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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September 24, 2004, 09:24:36 AMby Spriggan |
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Call for Papers
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September 24, 2004, 10:43:10 AM by The Holy Saint, Grand High Poobah, Master of Monkeys, Ehlers |
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The Dark Tower Concludes
Started by Mr_Pleasington |
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September 26, 2004, 11:40:47 PM by fuzzyoctopus |
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September 27, 2004, 03:06:43 AM by Mr_Pleasington |
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The ALA
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September 27, 2004, 04:13:15 AM by Fellfrosch |
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Dear Genius
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September 27, 2004, 09:27:52 AM by The Holy Saint, Grand High Poobah, Master of Monkeys, Ehlers |
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October 03, 2004, 09:57:57 PM by Entsuropi |
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Mobster writes children's book
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October 07, 2004, 09:03:04 AM by stacer |
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October 08, 2004, 01:45:34 PM by The Holy Saint, Grand High Poobah, Master of Monkeys, Ehlers |
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History or historical fiction?
Started by stacer |
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October 13, 2004, 03:37:37 PM by The Holy Saint, Grand High Poobah, Master of Monkeys, Ehlers |
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October 14, 2004, 12:50:20 PM by Skar |
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October 18, 2004, 04:11:00 AM by fuzzyoctopus |
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Here's one for you, SE
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October 20, 2004, 01:42:11 PM by The Holy Saint, Grand High Poobah, Master of Monkeys, Ehlers |
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October 31, 2004, 03:02:02 PM by fuzzyoctopus |
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Elizabeth Gaskell/Recommendation follow-up
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November 01, 2004, 11:02:26 PM by stacer |
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November 02, 2004, 12:06:09 AM by MsFish |
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Banewreaker
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November 02, 2004, 01:39:20 AM by Mr_Pleasington |
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