Re: Making magic more magic-like from Robert McArthur on 1997-10-13 (Glorantha Digest Vol 05)

From: Robert McArthur <mcarthur_at_fit.qut.edu.au>
Date: Mon, 13 Oct 1997 20:42:26 +1000 (EST)

> True enough! I feel, that people would not trust spirit magic as much(
> as PC's do: recasting failed spells to get the effect at any cost,
> because they _know_ exactly how sorely they need bladesharp. Using
> spirit magic should not be a casual thing. It is more like a
> blessing, that is not asked routinely but in dire need. Not for
> a threatening neighbours, but for Crusade and fight against hated foe.

Hmm, not in my Glorantha. I know GS has said that RQ has more magic in it for characters than he envisages (if I have understood it correctly), but I'll have to differ here. If Glorantha is everyones to develop further (as GS has stated) then mine will always be magic rich - I've no interest in a low-magic Glorantha. Any Gloranthan mechanics which try to assume it or force it will just make me back away from them. Lets have the mechanics separate from the use of the mechanics. Define how spirit magic works for those who want that sort of game and knowledge, but leave how much of it is available to the individual GM. Those who want to play at the level of characters not knowing the effects can easily do so - rename the spells or hide your rule book!

high-magic != munchkinism

Cheers
Robert