TheArcaneAxiom

@80strish

Sounds interesting! So they have a physical human appearance when not controlling someone? What lead them to the particular sets of clothing, did they just exist that way, or do they have control over there appearance, so they choose the form that they like best? Yeah, I would love to see more!

@80strish

Cool! So are the depictions the bodies of their partners, or do they just look like that when processing anyone? Are their partners humans that gave up their agency to the smokes for something in return? Ect?

@esther-c

Coo! Whatever direction you go with it, it sounds like it would be really fun to read!

@esther-c

Cool! So it sounds like you have the beginning of a elemental magic system (doesn’t have to be, but that’s always a fun route). Would there be a over arching theme for all the abilities? Would they emphasize some biblibical principles, perhaps ones learned specifically in the book of Esther?

@acancello

Also does anyone here know anything about describing people? Do they do it all in one place or do they spread it all throughout the chapter or whole book? I spread it out usually, but then think its better to read it all in one place…

That really depends on many many factors. Including your writing style, how much is relevant to c…[Read more]

@80strish

Cool! So they seem to each have there own medallion or something. Are they like some kind of group that controls some elements or something? What are there goals and motives as the villains?

@folith-feolin

Yep, the laws of Sanderson are a great guideline. I’ve watched all of his lectures, though I think I want to go through them all again.

@godlyfantasy12

Yep! Anything magical in some sense is part of your magic system. Shifters are obviously taking advantage of some magic in the world in some form. You don’t need to have a full fledged magic system, and that’s often what soft magic system becomes. It’s not rigorously defined, but it’s good to remember that it is consistent. Make…[Read more]

So I’m a descriptivist. Meaning that I believe that language is changes, and that can’t nor should be changed. This is where accents come from, because of subtle changes, then those become dialects, then languages. Scriptivism is the opposite where one believes that language has must have formal rules that should never be deviated from. One just…[Read more]

@gwyndalf-the-wise

Thanks for the recommendation! I’ll look into that!

Yeah, superpowers totally are a magic system, as well as sci fi concepts even. Though those things are not considered magical, they are defiantly fantastical elements that ultimately function the same ways a magic system would in a world. Yeah, you don’t need to be rigorous…[Read more]

@esther-c

Thanks! Can’t wait to hear what you have to say!

@acancello

Thanks! Yeah, it’s been a lot of fun to make! Yeah, both hard and soft magic systems have unique pros and cons. I personally enjoy thinking and writing about hard magic systems, but soft magic systems (if done well) are really fun to read. Harry Potter is a good example of soft magic systems, I’ve never got into it, but I know a little…[Read more]

@godlyfantasy12

Glad I could help!

@mineralizedwritings

Yeah! I really enjoy homeschool. I’m really the independent learner type, so I’ve been able to really take control of my learning with homeschool. The only thing is the social aspect, but there are many ways to still meet with other people my age and stuff.

@mineralizedwritings

Yeah, proofs are the artform too few can appreciate. *sigh

That’s cool that your mom worked at college! What kind of math did she teach?

We were public for most our lives, but are currently homeschooled.

@godlyfantasy12

First, yes! We need more Worldbuilding forums!

Second, is this a particular issue with the program that you have? Where they are asking about race and culture categorization? Or is it just how you want to organize things? Because what’s good to remember is that these are human definitions of concepts that will often be used…[Read more]

@freedomwriter76

Sorry if I’m replying to this a little late, but I love this! WWII stories are always so impactful (as they should be) and when they’re hopeful like this, it really brings out good tears. You gotta wonder how many conversations like this did actually occur, they would be rare, but we know many accounts similar to this. Fin is so…[Read more]

@mineralizedwritings

Yeah, unfortunately, that’s just how the school system has taught us to learn math. It should be taught in a way where the student needs to think creatively on how to solve a problem. Then your not far from understanding proofs and stuff, where the real math is. If it was taught that way though, I still get that it’s not…[Read more]