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Old 06-20-2008, 11:52 PM
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Re: [RPG]: [Fantasy Week] Mythweaver: The Splintered Realm, reviewed by mitchw (3/2)

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Originally Posted by Michael Desing View Post
I have to disagree with your assessment of the magic system as underdeveloped or flawed. While the magic could use additional examples (many of which have been published in supplements, and many more of which will be in second edition), I think this is more a matter of having fewer distinct examples of magic in play than an underdeveloped system. I think the magic system and the way it works is one of the strengths of the game.
I did not intend to imply that the magic system was flawed I just personally would need more examples and advice before I could get the most out of it. As a big Fudge fan I do understand how hard it is to provide enough samples and advice when using a free-form magic system. If you put in too many samples, they just become the default spell list and the free-form aspect goes out the window.

BTW, I can see that a magic user in the game is not a 'shoot your 2 magic missiles and get out of the way' character like in some other games I could mention. And that is a good thing.

Maybe after I see the 2nd edition and more of the supplemental stuff I can write a review on the total Mythweaver experience. There is definitely enough here to make me want to keep an eye on this. Given the volume of supplemental items that already exist I can see this getting more refined and comprehensive as you go.

Keep it coming.

Mitch
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