Six Stories With Poorly Designed Factions
Factions don't fight like they're big and beefy individuals.
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Five Stories With Disappointing Prophecies
I foresee that you will be disappointed with what I foresee!
Q&A: What Happens If Everyone Can Learn Magic?
Submitted by Tucker,
answered
Q&A: Is a Historical Masquerade More Believable?
Submitted by Dave L,
answered
Episode 401: Special Abilities
No boring regular abilities will do for your hero!
Episode 383: Unfocused Worldbuilding
When the setting gets fuzzy.
Q&A: Should I Explain My Magic?
Submitted by Murphie,
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Episode 377: Post-Apocalyptic Fantasy
Civilization ended, so it's time for a robe and wizard hat.
Episode 365: Time Travel Revisited
We have to go back!
Episode 364: The Wheel of Time Show
Is it better than the books? Yes, but better how, exactly?
Episode 357: Sources of Magic
Where does the magic of a podcast come from?
Building Three Parts Dead: How Gladstone Writes Magic Law
Anyone familiar with D&D’s Eberron setting will immediately recognize Alt Coulumb.
Q&A: How Can I Portray Nature Spirits in an Industrialized Setting?
Submitted by Carbon1,
answered
Episode 351: Magic Items in a Magic System
What if you put a spell... in an item?
Episode 349: Our Favorite Spells
No critical analysis to be found here, just wholesome magic content.
Six Magic Powers That Writers Had to Ignore
Unused spells can distract the audience during important conflicts.
How to Create a Mysterious Atmosphere
Unless you use restraint with fantastical elements, you'll lose the aura of mystery.
Q&A: How Do I Make My Story’s Elemental Powers Feel Natural?
Submitted by Atlas,
answered
How to Create an Elemental Magic System
While it's easy to make these systems rational, a flawed set of elements will ruin the effect.
Episode 345: Witches
Let the season of witchery begin!
Daniel