Guest Somebody from Scadrial Posted October 27, 2020 Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 On 10/5/2020 at 1:31 AM, Aspiring Writer said: This is... really generic and overdone. The second I saw control of the elements, I legit groaned. My advice? Back away from this idea. It won't gain any traction. Sorry, but the idea of controlling the elements has been done fr too much, and without a unique spin, it isn't worth people's time, including yours. Granted, you might be able to make it a bit interesting with the time periods, as elemental control is normally used in ancient eras, which would be the unique spin you need, but you will need very in-depth knowledge on the evolution of technologies and how your magic systems would impact what areas, otherwise you'll pull a legend of Korra crap where technology evolves without bothering to think how being able to control elements may hamper or excavate it. On 10/5/2020 at 8:53 AM, Aspiring Writer said: Yeah, and those fantasy stories are seen as pretty generic as well. The reason some are so popular is their worldbuilding and characters, not the magic. You can go with your idea if you want, but it is fairly generic. Also, dude, no rust it's your decision. I'm just giving you my perspective on it. Hey could you check out my elemental magic system? It's called Somebody your a Total! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspiring Writer Posted October 27, 2020 Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 (edited) 48 minutes ago, Somebody from Sel said: Hey could you check out my elemental magic system? It's called Somebody your a Total! Gladly. Gimme a while tho. Edited October 27, 2020 by Aspiring Writer 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspiring Writer Posted October 27, 2020 Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 55 minutes ago, Somebody from Sel said: Hey could you check out my elemental magic system? It's called Somebody your a Total! Actually, I can't find it, could you post the link? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akira444 Posted October 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2020 2 hours ago, Somebody from Sel said: Hey could you check out my elemental magic system? It's called Somebody your a Total! Yeah, I'd like to check it out too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voidspawn Posted October 28, 2020 Report Share Posted October 28, 2020 On 8/16/2020 at 9:42 PM, Akira444 said: air magic can cast wind and lightning spells. Isn't lightning technically just fire? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voidspawn Posted October 28, 2020 Report Share Posted October 28, 2020 On 8/16/2020 at 9:42 PM, Akira444 said: Earth magic is the art of manipulating earth and earthen materials in all its various forms. Does this include magma, or lava, which is basically just liquid fire/earth? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspiring Writer Posted October 28, 2020 Report Share Posted October 28, 2020 5 hours ago, Akira444 said: Yeah, I'd like to check it out too. 7 hours ago, Somebody from Sel said: Hey could you check out my elemental magic system? It's called Somebody your a Total! Okay, your thing auto corrected your title which is why i couldn't find it. here's the link for Akira and anyone else wanting to look at your system. I'll give you a response soon. 4 minutes ago, Voidspawn said: Isn't lightning technically just fire? 3 minutes ago, Voidspawn said: Does this include magma, or lava, which is basically just liquid fire/earth? Lightning would be plasma, not fire. Fire is just really REALLY hot air is the thing. Like, this is part of why elemental magics are always a bit annoying to me because people do not understand what the hell a lot of things would be categorized, evident from the four elements being fire, liquid, air, and earth rather than solids, liquids, gases, and plasma. Granted, it's not supposed to be scientific and it technically doesn't break any rules, but it shows a lack of understanding or they do understand and just don't want to get that complicated, which I can understand, this is not simple stuff. And actually... there is a great video for this. I introduce to you... SHADIVERSITY. Enjoy his video on elemental magics, it's good. (He helped Brandon Sanderson on one of his books, specifically an SA one.) Spoiler 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frustration Posted October 28, 2020 Report Share Posted October 28, 2020 @Aspiring Writer that's you me and @Channelknight Fadran for the Shad. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspiring Writer Posted October 28, 2020 Report Share Posted October 28, 2020 1 minute ago, Frustration said: @Aspiring Writer that's you me and @Channelknight Fadran for the Shad. Of course, you both like him as well. You two have excellent taste. By the way, Can I be your shard buddy? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Somebody from Scadrial Posted October 28, 2020 Report Share Posted October 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Aspiring Writer said: Of course, you both like him as well. You two have excellent taste. By the way, Can I be your shard buddy? Hey I like him as well (I channel hopped from Skallagrim to him) so you can count me in that number 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frustration Posted October 28, 2020 Report Share Posted October 28, 2020 6 hours ago, Aspiring Writer said: Of course, you both like him as well. You two have excellent taste. By the way, Can I be your shard buddy? I don't have a list but sure. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akira444 Posted October 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2020 12 hours ago, Voidspawn said: Isn't lightning technically just fire? I'm going along the lines of air is associated with the sky, and thus the weather, and by extension, storms, and by another extension, lightning. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akira444 Posted October 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2020 12 hours ago, Voidspawn said: Does this include magma, or lava, which is basically just liquid fire/earth? Yup! earth mages can superheat solid earth into lava and cool it again. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mage Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 On 8/16/2020 at 10:42 PM, Akira444 said: A mage can draw upon these elements to cast different spells. For example, a mage using air magic can cast wind and lightning spells. Heck yeah. Magic powers. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Somebody from Scadrial Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 5 hours ago, Mage said: Heck yeah. Magic powers. If you like magic there are several magic systems in this topic (namely mine Aspire's and Fadran's in order of importance from most to least) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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