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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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Books / review: The Devil in the White City
« on: August 06, 2007, 04:36:01 PM »
see it here: http://www.timewastersguide.com/review/1577/The-Devil-in-the-White-City
I was thinking Fell might like this book. Considering, his, you know, proclivities.
I was thinking Fell might like this book. Considering, his, you know, proclivities.
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Brandon Sanderson / Who am I picking up books for at the Mistborn pre-release?
« on: August 04, 2007, 07:56:41 PM »
I know I'm picking up books for several people at the Mistborn pre-release (including my own mother and my mother-in-law!), so remind me now. Please tell me the following:
1. Whose name is it reserved under? If you want it reserved in my name, let me know NOW so I can call and reserve it to make sure it will be there.
2. Email me your address or contact information regarding where it needs to be shipped or who is picking it up.
3. Email me or post here the information regarding what you want Brandon to sign in the book, other than his John Hancock.
4. Anything I'm forgetting?
So far I know this refers to Jade, SE, and Shrain. Who else?
1. Whose name is it reserved under? If you want it reserved in my name, let me know NOW so I can call and reserve it to make sure it will be there.
2. Email me your address or contact information regarding where it needs to be shipped or who is picking it up.
3. Email me or post here the information regarding what you want Brandon to sign in the book, other than his John Hancock.
4. Anything I'm forgetting?
So far I know this refers to Jade, SE, and Shrain. Who else?
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Movies and TV / review: Underdog
« on: August 04, 2007, 05:31:39 PM »
see it here: http://www.timewastersguide.com/review/1576/Underdog
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Books / review: Dies the Fire
« on: July 30, 2007, 04:12:14 PM »
see it here: http://www.timewastersguide.com/review/1573/Dies-the-Fire
I have a copy should anyone wish to borrow it.
I really liked this book. It's been over a month since I finished reading it and I still think about things that happened in this book (this is rare for me).
I have a copy should anyone wish to borrow it.
I really liked this book. It's been over a month since I finished reading it and I still think about things that happened in this book (this is rare for me).
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Books / review: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
« on: July 24, 2007, 01:55:50 AM »
see it here: http://www.timewastersguide.com/review/1571/Harry-Potter-and-the-Deathly-Hallows
Phew. That was probably one of the quickest written reviews from me, without much time to reflect. Who knows, I may change a few of my first impressions on it...
Phew. That was probably one of the quickest written reviews from me, without much time to reflect. Who knows, I may change a few of my first impressions on it...
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Role-Playing Games / review: D&D Minis Icons: Gargantuan Black Dragon
« on: July 23, 2007, 04:27:33 PM »135