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Yes, there is a physical cost, and a mental one. Most use of magic requires significant mental effort - although momentary, casting or concentrating on spells constantly for 15 minutes would be quite wearing on the average human and they'd be mentally tired quite quickly.
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What limitations did you put on your magic system to keep it from becoming too OP? Is power in short supply? Do spells take a physical toll on the body?
Note that this is about magic done RIGHT. Day 13 will be about when magic goes horribly wrong!
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Yes, there is a physical cost, and a mental one. Most use of magic requires significant mental effort - although momentary, casting or concentrating on spells constantly for 15 minutes would be quite wearing on the average human and they'd be mentally tired quite quickly.
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True magic - naturally occuring, of the kind used by immense magical artifacts, certain magical creatures or intensely magical beings, has far fewer limits because of their users.
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What limitations did you put on your magic system to keep it from becoming too OP? Is power in short supply? Do spells take a physical toll on the body?
Note that this is about magic done RIGHT. Day 13 will be about when magic goes horribly wrong!
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True magic - naturally occuring, of the kind used by immense magical artifacts, certain magical creatures or intensely magical beings, has far fewer limits because of their users.
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Had to use "vibrate" instead of vibe; this comes from a section I'm particularly fond of in this draft!
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Had to use "vibrate" instead of vibe; this comes from a section I'm particularly fond of in this draft!
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Most magicians develop a "sense" which allows them to detect the presence of magic around them; if refined properly, this sense can —
Most magicians develop a "sense" which allows them to detect the presence of magic around them; if refined properly, this sense can —
For Bronwyn, it's all about the fencing. Either participating or spectating, she's there for the swords.
Rehara, on the other hand, one of those winter Olympics Bi/tri-athalons which involves shooting.
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It's the Olympics right now, and all your characters are going!
What are they doing? Are they an athlete? Spectating? Which sport would they like to watch/do?
Or are they just enjoying the free trip to Italy?
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For Bronwyn, it's all about the fencing. Either participating or spectating, she's there for the swords.
Rehara, on the other hand, one of those winter Olympics Bi/tri-athalons which involves shooting.
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While speaking the correct Word —
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How is magic actually performed? What kinds of speech or actions are needed to execute a successful spell? An ancient incantation? A hand sign? Martial arts movements?
Or is it enough simply for the caster to THINK their spell into existence?
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While speaking the correct Word —
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I'm fortunate to have my beta reader cheering me on, but before then, it really was like shooting in the dark...
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I'm fortunate to have my beta reader cheering me on, but before then, it really was like shooting in the dark...
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Magic only *strictly* requires a kaana crystal. (Technically even that's not required, but using the natural kaa energy stored in your body is both extremely difficult & dangerous.) Sometimes you'll need multiple crystals for big/complicated spells...🧵1/9
Let's talk magical tools! What does someone need to do magic in your system? An arcane focus (e.g. wand, staff, orb)? A book of spells? A musical instrument? A bunch of obscure ingredients?
If you have magical companions, they would count here 😁
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#Atlantis:
Magic only *strictly* requires a kaana crystal. (Technically even that's not required, but using the natural kaa energy stored in your body is both extremely difficult & dangerous.) Sometimes you'll need multiple crystals for big/complicated spells...🧵1/9
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Let's talk magical tools! What does someone need to do magic in your system? An arcane focus (e.g. wand, staff, orb)? A book of spells? A musical instrument? A bunch of obscure ingredients?
If you have magical companions, they would count here 😁
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Strictly speaking there is no singular "source" of magic in DotS; magic is everywhere. Magic is in every living thing, and all the spaces between; a river has magic, so does the light of the sun, the warmth of a hearth.
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This week we're digging more into the nuts & bolts of your magic system! So let's start with the source.
Where exactly does magic "come from" in your world? Where/when does it originate? Does anyone know for sure, or are there only theories?
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Strictly speaking there is no singular "source" of magic in DotS; magic is everywhere. Magic is in every living thing, and all the spaces between; a river has magic, so does the light of the sun, the warmth of a hearth.
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Glad to finally be starting Part 2 now! More writing to come this week and weekend!
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Glad to finally be starting Part 2 now! More writing to come this week and weekend!
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So Bronwyn utilises magic solely defensively (to shield herself from other —
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Let's talk fighting styles!
How does your character fight? Do they wield weapons? Magic? Are they a brawler? Or do they have a more sophisticated fighting style?
Or are they a pacifist who would never fight?
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So Bronwyn utilises magic solely defensively (to shield herself from other —
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Later on, she misses that safety.
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What is your character's favorite place in their world? A place they find peace, or excitement, or joy?
Is it a type of place (forest, mall, etc) or somewhere specific?
Is it somewhere they go frequently?
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Later on, she misses that safety.
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In the real world, "Fens" are peat wetlands, you get them in the North of England; The Fenns in Riviera are based on that, mixed-
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In the real world, "Fens" are peat wetlands, you get them in the North of England; The Fenns in Riviera are based on that, mixed-
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It's really thrown me off, so, kind words everyone?
It's really thrown me off, so, kind words everyone?
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Hopefully means some new snips for you all soon!
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Hopefully means some new snips for you all soon!
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How does your character handle boredom/idleness?
Do they enjoy a lazy day doing nothing? Do they need it, sometimes? Or do they always want to be doing someone, and idleness makes them restless and unsettled?
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Tell us about why you developed this magic system! What drew you to the concepts? Why did you choose to make it the way you did? Were you inspired or influenced by any other works?
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Home of the Elves, the Greatwood is an enormous forest — and when I say enormous, I mean truly huge. The tallest trees reach literally for a mile into the sky. The branches of —
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Home of the Elves, the Greatwood is an enormous forest — and when I say enormous, I mean truly huge. The tallest trees reach literally for a mile into the sky. The branches of —
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