It is more spontaneous. Done by thought. Some alterations require more preparation (such as resurrection, which is rarely done, if ever) and more focus.
Something like altering the weather would be difficult on a larger scale. Creating a fog of war is a good idea.
I really divide into these...
Neither actually.
Only one nation utilizes magic moreso than others. The most powerful nation makes use of relatively advanced technology and magic. Some of their more notable forces are heavy magic users/individuals modified by magic. So it's not really one or another, it's about...
Link to the 2013 post for anyone interested. https://mythicscribes.com/forums/world-building/7884-justifying-firearms-fantasy-setting.html
Short version: Life happened in a bad way, I did actually write around 40,00 words, realized I started the story in the wrong spot, and dropped it for a...
I have to agree somewhat with Benjamin, even though I really like Harrison Ford. I find it quite funny that EotS received so much criticism upon release, but is now considered by many to be the best of the series.
I think a very important thing to do is record details as you include them into the story into a database you can refer to in order to insure internal consistency.
This particular character is a monster/witch hunter. He makes use of various firearms, throwing axes, and a shortsword. I'm just debating as to what his "heavy" melee weapon should be: a greatsword, warhammer, or battleaxe.
I suppose as long it is well written and I don't do anything silly...
It's meant to be a military with Napoleonic to Civil War era technology. Not quite as large as say the armies of the North and South during the war, but much larger than any other military in the setting.
The Orc one is much simpler for example:
Warrior
Corporal
Sergeant
Lieutenant...
I appreciate your extensive post TAS, but I apologize for wasting your time writing it as I already knew everything that you covered in it. I supposed I should have made it clear that I am very familiar with modern western military organization.
Is the extensiveness of a rank system tied...