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    Why dystopian?

    Because the world we live in is not natural for humans. Concrete walls and paved roads are not the way to grow. An apocalyptic world resets this environment and brings out our animalistic nature.
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    Writing pain or an injury.

    You've obviously never been shot in the shoulder by an arrow..... you would not be observing and assessing it..... If you're character is disciplined and use to pain, have in act calm. If he is young then have him panic
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    Need Character Advise

    Why not do something unique and not emphasize symmetry like everyone wants to do with weapons. Large sword in right hand (the standard issue weapon of a clan member) Thin jagged dagger in left hand (a religious artifact that comes from the mystery of her past) just a thought!
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    Fantasy world, with guns, trains and no magic?

    I am writing a steampunk themed novel as well!
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    Mages hierarchy and role. need advice and suggestions.

    Perhaps, the fact that mages have no room in your world is the basis for your story. Once they were revered as elite fighters, but as technology took over and the world entered a era of peace, the art of Magik slowly dwindled.... little did the world know that magik may be the only thing that...
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    Need help with an organization name!

    Vector Union, Abysmal Force, Nocturne Colony, Moonwash Kingdom....
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    Are the undead overused?

    They are overdone in the sense that you will have a LOT of solid competition as far as the genre goes. Good writing, however, will still be good writing and a well thought story will still be a good read. Why not create your own undead if that is a concern? Example: Moggles are souls...
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    Origin of magic

    In my story, a comet joined the orbit of the planets that has activated "magik" in certain individuals. Don't copy but hope that helps! Other ideas: A disease is being spread that activates magik... at a great cost.... An ancient language was rediscovered, left by an extinct race, that...
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    Stuck with monsters

    Wisps are sweet but your yours sound too much like dementors from harry potter! Perhaps give them a unique characteristic like... only posses children? makes people crazy? Only lives around water?
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    Mages, sorcerers, and wizards

    You can use classes... but what's the point? Create your own!!!! Try names that have real world meanings: Mercenaries (all mercenaries know magik in your world) Drafters Natives Or make up your own! Enclosers Illiwards MooPooFaces
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    Is it possible to use magic without saying "magic"?

    MAGICK: The girl then raised her arms above her head, staring into the rainfall. An immense blue flare began to spiral in the skies above her, disintegrating all that it touched. And as she beckoned the heavens, somebody moved behind her, something; a darkness that loomed over the tiny girl...
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