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Magic... well, you could have the main characters use magic, restrict the magic to secondary characters, or have a magical setting with no [[Functional Magic]] at all. |
Magic... well, you could have the main characters use magic, restrict the magic to secondary characters, or have a magical setting with no [[Functional Magic]] at all. |
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If you choose to give the main characters [[Functional Magic]], the money's on [[Magic |
If you choose to give the main characters [[Functional Magic]], the money's on [[Magic A Is Magic A]]. Good, functional magic spells that work the same every time you use them. But there are some alternatives to study, so head over to [[Magic and Powers]] and start perusing. |
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Secondly, the core cast. Rowling used a [[Power Trio]], which is always a strong choice, but there's the possibility of other [[Ensembles]]. Regardless of which Ensemble you choose, understand what it means to every character involved. Harry Potter is, above all, about Harry, Ron, and Hermione. The books are about characters first, plot second. How the characters interrelate is very important, and the Ensemble you choose will influence this. |
Secondly, the core cast. Rowling used a [[Power Trio]], which is always a strong choice, but there's the possibility of other [[Ensembles]]. Regardless of which Ensemble you choose, understand what it means to every character involved. Harry Potter is, above all, about Harry, Ron, and Hermione. The books are about characters first, plot second. How the characters interrelate is very important, and the Ensemble you choose will influence this. |
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