on Mythic Scribes:
Sometimes magic systems fail. Instead of wonder they cause confusion. Instead of building conflict they create plot holes. And instead of deepening our characters’ struggles they enable the dreaded deus ex machina.
But we can avoid these issues by turning to a classic, well defined system.
It’s a trope to streamline spells.
Let’s reboot Elemental Magic.
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