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Abracadabra, these deep and immersive magic systems will make your cares disappear. That is, except for the following RPG examples. These magic systems go beyond caring about getting stronger spells ...

People read speculative fiction for the escape. They want to experience a world different from their own. They want to have experiences unlike their own. And, more often than not, that unique and ...

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We often hear people criticize fantasy books for not having clearly enough defined “systems” of magic. Rules, formulas, strongly defined sets of cause and effect. But why does magic need to be treated ...

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When I’m reading speculative fiction (e.g. science fiction and fantasy), I feel like I have the freedom to be my natural self. It’s not mere escapism, as critics often say; it’s using a story and its ...