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  1. Magic Between the Lines: Magical Realism in Storytelling

    Author Garrett Curbow breaks down magical realism in storytelling by using his own novel as a guide to adding magic between the lines.
    The post Magic Between the Lines: Magical Realism in Storytelling appeared first on Writer's Digest.
    writersdigest.com/magic-betwee

    #WriteBetterFiction #WritingTechniques #magicrealism #MagicSystems #MagicalElements

  2. Magic Between the Lines: Magical Realism in Storytelling

    Author Garrett Curbow breaks down magical realism in storytelling by using his own novel as a guide to adding magic between the lines.
    The post Magic Between the Lines: Magical Realism in Storytelling appeared first on Writer's Digest.
    writersdigest.com/magic-betwee

    #WriteBetterFiction #WritingTechniques #magicrealism #MagicSystems #MagicalElements

  3. I like a magic system with no inherent 'per day' or 'points' rate limiters. Except actually using magic invites calamity and ruin upon mortals. Casting a spell causes problems in the world nearby.

    Problems that... (pause for effect...) the characters don't receive experience for resolving!

    #TTRPG #magicsystems

  4. I like a magic system with no inherent 'per day' or 'points' rate limiters. Except actually using magic invites calamity and ruin upon mortals. Casting a spell causes problems in the world nearby.

    Problems that... (pause for effect...) the characters don't receive experience for resolving!

    #TTRPG #magicsystems

  5. Some RPGs treat magic as a science, others treat them as superpowers.

    That's not what I'm doing.

    I saw superstitions like "If you carry a coffin through a doorway backward, the body becomes a vampire," or "If you whistle at night, you summon a demon," and went straight for that as my magic system.

    All the explanations are there, but each one leads you to more questions.

    #magicsystems #magic

  6. Some RPGs treat magic as a science, others treat them as superpowers.

    That's not what I'm doing.

    I saw superstitions like "If you carry a coffin through a doorway backward, the body becomes a vampire," or "If you whistle at night, you summon a demon," and went straight for that as my magic system.

    All the explanations are there, but each one leads you to more questions.

    #magicsystems #magic

  7. @JasonT Funny enough, the thing i keep trying to find an interesting way to do is an only-cantrips D&D. Where magic can only be accomplished through:
    * Cantrips (except direct damage ones)
    * Magic items
    * Elaborate rituals requiring a lot of materials, time, and other prerequisites.

    #DnD #Cantrips #MagicSystems

  8. @JasonT Funny enough, the thing i keep trying to find an interesting way to do is an only-cantrips D&D. Where magic can only be accomplished through:
    * Cantrips (except direct damage ones)
    * Magic items
    * Elaborate rituals requiring a lot of materials, time, and other prerequisites.

    #DnD #Cantrips #MagicSystems