Today's Topic How to create a fantasy magic system that works
Magic is really one of the key features of a fantasy world. Michael and I figured to stay on the ball we should now cover in depth creating a magic system for your fantasy world.
Podcast Show Flow Why is magic system framework important? Consistency Saves time to start storytelling Avoid lame Deus ex Machina or a god from a machine Creates character conflicts Saves time adding detail later 1st Rule of Magic: What type of Magic System? 2nd Rule of Magic: How is magic powered? 3rd Rule of Magic: How magic is used? 4th Rule of Magic: Who can use magic? 5th Rule of Magic: What can magic not do? 6th Rule of Magic: What is the price of Magic? 7th Rule of Magic: What happens when magic fails? Story warnings Magic systems do not make good stories Be careful breaking your rules Frame the system, track the details as you use it Follow your rules as you go forward Be careful limiting your system Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes
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