The new Pathfinder 2 rule book has 379 different spells, according to this web site. On top of that, many … more…
creating magic systems
August Writing Update
Not much in the way of writing this month, due to all the personal issues going on. I’m hoping that … more…
Creating Magic Systems – Spell Relationships
Last week, I discussed the three basic elements of spell creation: the effect (what the spell does), the special effect … more…
Creating Magic Systems – Spell Creation
Once you have a concept for how your magic works and a naming convention, it’s time for you to actually … more…
Writing Update – July
It has been a really rough month for me. There are a lot of changes coming in my life, and … more…
Creating Spells – The Importance of Names
Even before I figure out exactly what the spells do, I try to come up with some sort of naming … more…
Writing Update – Dealing with Depression
I love Doctor Who. I remember seeing it on Public Television when I was a kid, but really got into … more…
Creating Magic Systems – Spells
Once you have a concept for your magic system, it’s time to populate it with spells. Each spell should mesh … more…
Creating Magic Systems – Conceptualization
Now that we discussed the rules for magic systems, we can get into the nuts and bolts of actually creating … more…
Creating Magic Systems – The Rules
If you are going to run a roleplaying game, the system you use generally comes with a pre-made magic system. … more…