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Message: <blockquote data-quote="David Argall" data-source="post: 927274" data-attributes="member: 4481">Magic is technologyThe question is a false one, produced by game considerations, not by the logic of magic.   We like a game world without much, if any technology improvements.  Indeed, even our science fiction games, where technology change should be a constant consideration, have very stable technology.  Accordingly then, we take the idea that magic gets in the way of technology.     We also have a little false logic to draw on.  There was magic in the days of low technology, and there is no magic in the days of high technology.  Thus the 2 are not compatible.  Of course, one problem is that there was no magic then either.   However, the basic problem is that magic is simply a form of technology.  It is not blocking progress.  It is merely a tool lying around.  Without magic we get a car run by oil.  With magic it's run by magic.  Same sort of thing.      Our printing press inventor can make a better and better printing press.  Our maker of a magic bookcase can make a better and better magic book case.  No definite effect on progress.</blockquote>