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Rerun: Building magic systems with C.R. Rowenson

Exolore: facts-based fictional worldbuilding

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Exploring Magic Systems in Storytelling

Delving into the intricacies of magic systems, this chapter discusses the concepts of hard versus soft and rational versus irrational systems. Examples from popular works like Harry Potter are used to illustrate how magic systems impact reader perception and creativity in storytelling. The chapter also explores the process of building a magic system, stressing the importance of idea generation, defining rules, setting limitations, and iterating for refinement.

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