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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Remathilis" data-source="post: 9885645" data-attributes="member: 7635">At that point, you've stopped making a D&D setting and started make a 5e-compatible RPG. For me, two important questions needs to be answered.1.) What is the relationship between the mundane world and the supernatural? Are the elves, wizards and vampires part of society or hidden? Does the world believe magic exists or is it superstition and nonsense? Lots of contemporary fantasy keeps the magical world separate/secret (Harry Potter, World of Darkness) while some (like Shadowrun or Urban Arcana) had it out in the open. 2.) What is the relationship between magic and technology? Are the harmonious, at odds, or relatively neutral? Harmonious magic and technology becomes something like an advanced verison of Eberron or Iron Kingdoms, while magic at odds with technology is the whole bases of Mage: The Ascension. Does magic replace tech, counter tech (and is countered by tech?) or can they work together? You would also normally want to establish the boundaries of magic but since this is D&D, the boundaries are defined in the PHB. The last element I would consider is whether this is an alternative Earth (that is, our Earth + Magic) or a planet that has advanced to resemble 20th century technology + magic. The latter is A LOT more work, but could be an interesting premise.  Many years ago, in the early era of 3e, Dragon Magazine had an article called Greyhawk 2000, where Oerth had advanced in technology to meet 20th century levels. I wish I remember more of it, but I do remember a piece of art where a modern Jetfighter is dogfighting with a dragon, and if you were going for a D&D + Modern Tech approach, that's probably the tone I would go for.</blockquote>

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