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    Dimensions and Planar Cosmologies in Fantasy Worldbuilding

    Nice and comprehensive. I've always been inspired by games such as Champions: Return to Arms, with its central portal linking to various realms. These run the gamut from mechanical to mystical to chaotic.
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    Is it bad to have different styles of books under a single pen name?

    I have a number of franchises similar to yours. I use the same name throughout, the logic being that if someone likes a book, they'll look up your other titles. Once published, donate a few to thrift stores. It does get results.
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    Uniting multiple worlds through a singular concept...

    It's a good idea if you're aware of the challenges. I'm juggling three realities: earth, future earth, and a parallel world. Each will have its own set of characters, so you run the risk of an unwieldy cast. You need to decide where the climax takes place. Also, you must decide on maybe half a...
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    Feedback request for my cover: Blood and Amber

    As one who designs his own covers, I'd have to ask whether the character is floating or is a giant standing on those fences. It's an easy fix if one of those assumptions is correct. The world seems overly curved from this modest altitude. If the character is meant to be a paste-up, then it would...
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    The divide between what's fun and what sells, do you compromise?

    100% fun. That way, you write with flair and confidence, not afraid to use those odd turns of phrase. It makes characters all the more lifelike. True, it's a niche market, but you never know.
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    The Nevid

    Nice. I've seen it done somewhat differently: a single music piece plays while one reads the story. It's very effective if the music doesn't compete with the writing.
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    Potion Making as Story Element

    Very true; there are some top notch writers here.
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    Potion Making as Story Element

    The character has this knowledge sort of downloaded into her mind, which can be accessed according to need. I should have clarified it comes from several pages of charts that I made. True, most of it will never be used, but it's a fun pasttime. Come to think if it, in the whole novel, she's only...
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    Potion Making as Story Element

    I think all four reasons make the case for a detailed system. In writing these short scenes, I use word economy and a background tailor made for the character, complete with symbolism. It's also a good time to develop the thought life, like we do when engaged in a favorite hobby. In approaching...
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    Potion Making as Story Element

    I like the point about not creating potions as the plot demands, which would be like deus ex machina. Making up monsters for ingredients is also very good. That adds to the formula possibilities. My character in question has this as part of a sinister manipulation in a lab during childhood. In...
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    Potion Making as Story Element

    Not necessarily potable, a potion can be thought of as the end result of a formula. Whether it merely adds flavor to world building, or has a major impact on the climax, the question is whether to invest in a data base or just wing it. A character having this as a super power pretty much...
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    Quasi-Psionic magic system, feedback needed.

    TK carves out a nice niche in terms of push/pull. It's the antithesis of video game fireworks and Samantha Stevens wish-magic. To further distill this take on the subject, we might confine it to a genetically unique culture. The basic manifestation is mental repulsor rings ala the Galaxy Being...
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    Currently a moderator at Disqus.com on the Writing World channel.

    Currently a moderator at Disqus.com on the Writing World channel.
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    Twenty Spell Caster Ranks

    I just dusted off and reread the story [head smack]. It was an outgrowth of the story world. There are a few reasons to quantify: an empire needs an accurate estimate as to how a threat rates; a magic school uses it to put history lessons in perspective; students debate their legendary icons...
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    Twenty Spell Caster Ranks

    For Greg: Those are the pins, not the spells. But yes--you retain all lesser spells, like having the option of how far to throw a football. Thus a wizard sublimator can heal a paper cut with a tiny spell. True, it's complex. I wanted a faster advancement to avoid the stereotyped white-beard...
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