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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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Things I wish I had, part 1
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March 20, 2003, 05:50:49 PMby The Holy Saint, Grand High Poobah, Master of Monkeys, Ehlers |
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The coolest thing ever
Started by Spriggan |
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March 20, 2003, 07:30:55 PM by Spriggan |
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I pity TWG!!
Started by Spriggan |
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Started by Fellfrosch |
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Iraqi war weapons
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Can't touch this---Huuzza!!
Started by Spriggan |
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April 03, 2003, 10:30:53 PM by Mr_Pleasington |
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Stop it Tage!
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April 04, 2003, 01:48:33 AM by Mr_Pleasington |
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Now we have all got Elven names
Started by Entsuropi |
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April 04, 2003, 10:50:08 AM by Lord_of_Me |
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April 08, 2003, 01:16:32 PM by Fellfrosch |
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Origin awards Public votes
Started by Spriggan |
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April 12, 2003, 12:25:20 PM by Spriggan |
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"Leading Edge" seeking submissions
Started by GuJiaXian |
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Germs for Sale
Started by House of Mustard |
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Adios Iraq
Started by House of Mustard « 1 2 3 ... 6 » |
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Thats some good eating!
Started by Mad Dr Jeffe |
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April 21, 2003, 07:57:43 AM by Mad Dr Jeffe |
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Someone broke into my house
Started by Mad Dr Jeffe |
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Microsoft isn't all evil?
Started by Mad Dr Jeffe |
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April 21, 2003, 02:04:34 PM by Mad Dr Jeffe |
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No Gnus is Good Gnus- Theater
Started by Mad Dr Jeffe |
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April 22, 2003, 03:28:14 PM by Mad Dr Jeffe |
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I hate Avril Lavigne
Started by House of Mustard « 1 2 » |
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April 23, 2003, 02:44:19 AM by Slant |
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