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    Is it possible to use magic without saying "magic"?

    I suggest you refer to magic as "raw biological energy" that exists in every creature out there. However, not every creature knows how to channel it usefully i.e. cast spells.
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    A Bizarre, Odd And Strange World

    Thanks a lot, dudes. I'll try to start writing soon.
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    A Bizarre, Odd And Strange World

    Thanks a lot. I agree with what you say, it should be a bizarre world built upon the foundations of fantasy. Exactly what I want. I want to write something that no one has ever heard of. :D That game has a nice idea. Actually what I intend is that the protagonist (First person PoV) gets...
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    Guns in my Fantasy?! HERESY says my critics.

    Personally I don't have anything against this, because I'm totally with breaking the genre's borders. Fantasy with swords and magic has been written since long, and adding new elements actually makes it less repetitive, more daring and innovative. But you can lessen your critics' "anger" by...
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    A Bizarre, Odd And Strange World

    Hi all, This idea's been on my mind for some time, and I'd like to share it with you. Recently, I've really been into Lovecraft (Not fantasy), and I enjoy the way he sculpts his bizarre material. So, I thought: Why not merge this bizarre stuff with fantasy? I don't really know if this has been...
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    New member from Syria

    Hi people, I'm a 16 years old dude from Syria (Well, I know, it's bad in here...). A few years ago, I used to be very much into the fantasy genre. I used to get addicted to some books, and at times I would read a hundred pages in one day. My favorites were Harry Potter, The Chronicles Of Narnia...
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