"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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Interesting coincidence
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May 28, 2010, 06:17:58 PM by Talyn |
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Thanks for an awesome book!
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I am not a serial (llama) killer
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John Cleaver's Rules
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Book trailer:
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I don't want to stalk you
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Comments, typos and errata
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Thanks Dan
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April 02, 2010, 12:36:52 AM by firstRainbowRose |
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Fearful Symmetry
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Thank you Dan...
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