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Old 08-18-2016, 03:21 AM   #1
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Default [World building] Magic and technology

Is advanced magic incompatible with advanced technology?

When building a world what do you prefer?

Personally in my current world maybe two thirds of the higher TL nations/cultures have less advanced or powerful magic systems than their more primative neighbours. While the explanations for this are built into the history and background of my particular world the reason for it is pragmatic not thematic. In the case of this TL2-4.5 fantasy world it is about balance between nations and balance between character options for the players.*

Using urban fantasy as an example I am personally equally happy with Charles Stross having spells cast via smartphone apps as I am with Ben Aaranovitch and Jim Butcher having spells fry technology. I can even see both types working in the same world.

*if it seems relevant or if anyone wants the specifics I can post the explanations.
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