Episode 181 The 7 rules of fantasy magic systems

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?
4^th Rule of Magic: Who can use magic?
5^th Rule of Magic: What can magic not do?
6^th Rule of Magic: What is the price of Magic?
7^th 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