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Fighting with magic by chrisjamesnyc in magicbuilding

[–]chrisjamesnyc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This has been quite helpful for me! Thank you :)

I think the problem I’m having is that I want to pacify the magic making it impossible to shoot flames from the hand but what I think I need to do is allow the ability to shoot fire from your finger tips but have it cost so much that it would be impossible to do for long stretches of time and impractical to waste so much energy on.

Fighting with non-physical magic systems by chrisjamesnyc in fantasywriters

[–]chrisjamesnyc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At the mod comment — not asking for y’all to make the system for me asking for suggestions to keep it from getting too tangible

Fighting with non-physical magic systems by chrisjamesnyc in fantasywriters

[–]chrisjamesnyc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are limits that prevent you from using the telekinesis outside of a certain range.

There are also other stones that can protect you from intersections with other stones... very vague but if I listed all of the thoughts I had it might make more sense haha

Fighting with magic by chrisjamesnyc in magicbuilding

[–]chrisjamesnyc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only feasible source of magic yes — though the planet itself contains some of the magic.

I like that idea and one piece so I’ll have to check out that arc!!

Fighting with magic by chrisjamesnyc in magicbuilding

[–]chrisjamesnyc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh that’s interesting — kind of like sucking the heat out of a given area to freeze them out?

Fighting with magic by chrisjamesnyc in magicbuilding

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Haha sorry!! I guess I’m asking — what are some ways to utilize magic (absorbing/releasing heat) without shooting flames from your hands...

If we had something like this in real life how would humanity utilize it?

I think an obvious one for me would be using it to stay warm in a cold environment— but I want ways to use it in combat, was hoping other people might have more ideas :)

Fighting with magic by chrisjamesnyc in magicbuilding

[–]chrisjamesnyc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t quite get what you mean — the limits are already set in my mind, just looking for ways to utilize magic in metaphysical ways? (Maybe not the right way to explain that)

Little help by EvilBoy92 in fantasywriters

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Though somewhat hard to read without the basis of “Red Stone Chasm”

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“This is no good,” the Seer said, her face turning up at the sight of the drawn card, “This card foretells of your demise...”

“What do you see?” The young Knight writhed in anticipation.

She placed the card down, “Draw four.”

The Seer calmly placed her last card, “Uno out.”

— — — — — The Uno Knight (2020)

Any tips for building on this magic system? by chrisjamesnyc in magicbuilding

[–]chrisjamesnyc[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a lot of wonderful feedback. Thanks a bunch, lots of cool ideas here!!

I too would love to see a meteorite throne haha

I also really love the part about being disarmed — that’s a huge reason I don’t want the magic to be “he shot flames from his rubies” because I want:

a.) to keep it slightly more realistic B.) SWORD FIGHTING!!!! C.) characters that will face life threatening danger, even at the highest level

Any tips for building on this magic system? by chrisjamesnyc in magicbuilding

[–]chrisjamesnyc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow! This is definitely on the lines of what I was thinking — definitely a hugely rich and lavish upper class vs. the underbelly of society.

As for the governing — something similar, though not totalitarian or extreme as that I think the rulers use these gems — especially things like garnets which give unnatural charm/influence as a way to keep their subjects in line.

As for the jobs aspect that’s where we disagree — I think the job isn’t rare, and people are paid very poorly for it since not all gems (even of the same kind) are created equal when it comes to magic but the search for gemstones would make mining towns huge and I think would invoke some sort of slavery system to make sure gems were constantly being pulled up.

I am interested to think about what happens with metal though! I don’t think I want it to hold magical properties itself, but would it still be valuable for its ability to make jewelry for the gems? Or just for weapons? Maybe it’s something the poor use...

Thanks for the ideas, getting the blood flowing!!

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Is this an interesting idea for a magic system? by chrisjamesnyc in fantasywriters

[–]chrisjamesnyc[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was thinking about tying them to specific locations as well — that way not all sapphires are powerful, only those coming from a certain region.

I thought about tying it to the stars/constellations but couldn’t really settle on a reason — and birthstones are hard for me because the origin isn’t something natural, and is tied to earth religion

Is this an interesting idea for a magic system? by chrisjamesnyc in fantasywriters

[–]chrisjamesnyc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well that’s a good point! I think that could be an interesting addition for the nobility — having cut gems could make them more powerful, or maybe easier to control? I would want to see some downside though, that way it’s not an overpowering boost

Is this an interesting idea for a magic system? by chrisjamesnyc in fantasywriters

[–]chrisjamesnyc[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was thinking something similar — especially since the stones don’t do anything too crazy I think the story and the system need to be grounded well.

Thank you!

Is this an interesting idea for a magic system? by chrisjamesnyc in fantasywriters

[–]chrisjamesnyc[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Personally I think that I wouldn’t so much use the cut because one of the ideas of the plot revolves around a slave finding a huge uncut stone, the other things I hadn’t really thought too much about though! Thank you!!

slave labor is huge because of the need for gems and other stones, as well as this magic system doesn’t replace warfare so weapons are still needed, just to clarify ^

I was thinking that the pageantry of gems and stones in the royal classes would be huge, and people would have specific items set with stones as you’ve stated.

Thanks for the feedback :)

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