Writing Excuses Episode 14: Magic Systems and their Rules

Published: May 12, 2008, 2:47 p.m.

b'Does magic need rules? Sometimes yes and sometimes no; our intrepid podcasters talk about how to know which situation is which, and explore the pros and cons of each method. We\'ll also yak for a while about the differences between Superman and Gandalf, which makes us, if nothing else, huge nerds.
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\\nSanderson\'s first law
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