But in case of computer game, need to implement those rules somehow. : Most everyone is either a Conduit or an Interferer, and it is genetic. However, a few fantastical powers can go a long way toward livening up many fantasy stories. Technically, you could link influencing the elements (moving earth to create a wall for instance) to the way Avatar handles it. Paint can carry genetic qualities as well. Ive been working on a magic system in my head, but would like help on a few things. Below, Ive outlined six general steps you can follow to forge an effective magic system for your story. Whether your source is limited or not is another important aspect you have to think about. Actually, the elite technique for Airbending is straight-up flight a la Superman. I would use something else than Gluttons. In addition, the spells available for use arent completely based on nonsense, or taught completely irrationally. It takes many years to master. In general, hard magic should solve problems for your protagonists, while soft magic should cause problems for your protagonists. Taking this further would logical lead to even more powerful techniques, using vacuums to burst eardrums, rupture lungs, and using air pressure to launch objects in ways similar to the people that build vacuum cannons that launch ping pong balls at supersonic speeds. Bewitchment Grenade-- This bomb emits a gas that causes hallucinations and lowered aggression in 99% of affected persons. What did you think alchemy was? Again, you can have variance if there are rules that explain it. Extreme focus is needed for complicated attacks Wizards arent included in this; as far as we know, you cant just simmer a wizard in a pot for a few days and end up with a magic potion. I was literally thinking How can I make a magic system thats as good as Avatar? and this article answered that question nicely. Oh, and the fantasy series Im cooking up is called Fantasia. That boar, the Twrch Trwyth? Thank you! First of all, you need to figure out what both types of magic can do. Also, I have another magic system that sort of more on the traditional side that Ive been wrestling with for my story. Everything is what she deems fair.