How was it going? "Any sufficiently advanced magic is indistinguishable from science (and tech)".
this post was submitted on 14 May 2024
991 points (99.1% liked)
RPGMemes
10359 readers
30 users here now
Humor, jokes, memes about TTRPGs
founded 1 year ago
MODERATORS
Which is probably why I have a soft spot both for the "lost technologies" scifi trope, and fantasy universes where magic is studied just like any other science
Arthur C. Clark.
My own: science is the scrutiny of magic.
Always wanted to add the pitfalls of modern capitalism to my fantasy worlds.
This is why I love Dimension20's DnD shows. Capitalism is always the bad guy.
Steal lore from Shadowrun, they've already fleshed out the details for you!
maybe read the dark profit saga then!
kinda terry prathett vibe with a more modern style, first one is called "Orconomics"
amazing trilogy, highly recommended!
load more comments
(1 replies)
And in both real world and that world, you have arch users/wizards
As a wizard, I agree to this.
Never trust any spell except the most simple and basic ones.
So, you're a warlock without the background story?
So in this case could a segment fault create a black hole?
I like this idea.
Jack Vance, Dying Earth series has similar ideas.