Episode 7 - Magic Systems, Part 2

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Daystar and Alexander continue discussing magic systems, including advice on constructing one that's rational and compelling. Timestamps: 1:10 Sanderson's Second Law: Limitations 8:25 Sanderson's Third Law: Expand before adding 15:05 Exponential complexity and "Why didn't anyone think of X?" 21:15 Designing Magic Resources 24:41 Designing Magic Power Levels 27:15 Ways to Limit Magic 29:20 Magic shouldn't make your job easier as a writer. 32:51 Diversity in magic systems 39:20 Characters Have to Approach Magic/Technology Intelligently

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