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Hard Magic vs Soft Magic - Which Makes a Better Fantasy Story | Ep 3
Hard Magic vs Soft Magic — Which Makes a Better Fantasy Story?
What makes a magic system “hard” or “soft”? In this episode of Mixed Perspectives, two brothers debate the differences between hard magic systems and soft magic systems, how rules and limitations affect fantasy storytelling, and whether a magic system can actually become more important than the story itself.
We talk about worldbuilding, character development, storytelling, magic systems, fantasy writing, and some of our favorite fantasy books and series. From Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings to Mistborn, The Wheel of Time…
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