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Episode 342: Divine Magic
If you’re out of spellbooks and fancy crystals, try praying to some powerful wizards.
Episode 338: Mysterious Magic
Keep it secret, keep it safe.
Episode 330: High Magic Settings
Sufficiently advanced magic is indistinguishable from a broken setting.
Episode 327: What Are Wizards?
We were going to talk about wizards, but we couldn't agree on what they are.
Five Tips for Using an Arbitrary Magic System
Arbitrary magic systems can work, but they have some liabilities.
Ten Justifications for Oppressed Mages and Why They Fail
Justifications for oppressed mages make as little sense as the idea of oppressing mages itself.
Five Useless Powers in Popular Stories
Lack of consideration can lead to underpowered abilities.
Using Incantations in Your Magic System
Incantations that don't sound silly or seem random can be difficult to create.
Six Consequences of Poorly Thought-Out Magic Systems
If your magic system is confusing, other aspects of the story might not even matter.
Six Magic Systems That Need Stricter Limits
When heroes can easily solve every problem with magic, your story is boring.
Six Overpowered Characters and How to Fix Them
One-sided battles are no fun to watch.
Five Common Masquerade Explanations and Why They’re Bad
The masquerade trope is both incredibly useful and incredibly implausible.
Explaining the Urban Fantasy Masquerade
Speculative fiction storytellers will go a long way to make fantastical situations feel plausible.
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