Another topic that I have been struggling with is a system of magic that doesnt borrow too heavily from somone elses work, or just seems too stupid be believed.
I know magic is an "X" factor in these stories and you can pretty much do what you want with it but there have to be some guidelines. The magic needs limits or else the protaganist could just snap the fingers and the story would be over, problem solved, everyone happy.
Having said this I think i have come up with a system that I like, that works in my opinion and I am going to integrate into my story. I just hope it looks as good on paper.
