To Aru Majutsu no Index handles it very strangely. The Espers are powered by 'technology' while the Mages work with magic. If an Esper attempts to use a spell, it kills them (Unless you're Accelerator). The main character is granted a power that seems fairly useless at first, but can be used to kill God himself. The main character also loses his memory due to a spell early in the series, but it's permanent and he never regains them (nor shows any interest in regaining them). Among other things.Izanagi009 said:If i might comment, could game companies turn to anime for ideas how to use magic better?
Toaru Majutsu no Index, for example, uses a collection of different Christian, Shinto, Norse and even Hindu mythology for the use of symbolistic magic. They use the theory that an item that copies an original magic item gains some of its power; this can be weapons, idols, even people.
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These are the early spells, later we have the sweep spell which was said to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah, spells that are based around the angels and their elements and directions. Finally is the slight integration of Aleister Crowley's religion in the textKopikatsu said:To Aru Majutsu no Index handles it very strangely. The Espers are powered by 'technology' while the Mages work with magic. If an Esper attempts to use a spell, it kills them (Unless you're Accelerator). The main character is granted a power that seems fairly useless at first, but can be used to kill God himself. The main character also loses his memory due to a spell early in the series, but it's permanent and he never regains them (nor shows any interest in regaining them). Among other things.Izanagi009 said:If i might comment, could game companies turn to anime for ideas how to use magic better?
Toaru Majutsu no Index, for example, uses a collection of different Christian, Shinto, Norse and even Hindu mythology for the use of symbolistic magic. They use the theory that an item that copies an original magic item gains some of its power; this can be weapons, idols, even people.
Just something I wanted to comment on
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But even so, I don't think the author would like Index. It has exactly what he said, people shooting fireballs and summoning golems.
I'd really love to see a game use the principles of Alchemy from Fullmetal Alchemist. Mainly the "you can't create something out of nothing. Everything requires something of equal value" part. I think that could make things pretty interesting.Izanagi009 said:If i might comment, could game companies turn to anime for ideas how to use magic better?
Toaru Majutsu no Index, for example, uses a collection of different Christian, Shinto, Norse and even Hindu mythology for the use of symbolistic magic. They use the theory that an item that copies an original magic item gains some of its power; this can be weapons, idols, even people.
Just something I wanted to comment on
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That sounds intriguing, the use of differing elements and circles to produce effects with potentially your sanity, reputation, or body in exchange the use of truly powerful spells and summons, as in the case of the philosopher stone and homunculi.Irridium said:I'd really love to see a game use the principles of Alchemy from Fullmetal Alchemist. Mainly the "you can't create something out of nothing. Everything requires something of equal value" part. I think that could make things pretty interesting.Izanagi009 said:If i might comment, could game companies turn to anime for ideas how to use magic better?
Toaru Majutsu no Index, for example, uses a collection of different Christian, Shinto, Norse and even Hindu mythology for the use of symbolistic magic. They use the theory that an item that copies an original magic item gains some of its power; this can be weapons, idols, even people.
Just something I wanted to comment on
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