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user-inactivated · 3387 days ago · link · · parent · post: Magic without Origin, Magic without Mechanism
So, if you've decided to describe a magic system in details, the point becomes to balance the interesting with the overall. I feel like even if a lot of what I tell about the system is fascinating, the reader will notice at some point how wide the information stream is and how exhausting it might be to dive into.And though I present a small data point of published media describing technology, I find myself able to logically extrapolate the (low) popularity of these as opposed to some other, non-descriptive films showcasing magic without presenting the mechanics behind it or why it should logically work