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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Jack7" data-source="post: 4597048" data-attributes="member: 54707">Interesting. So for the sake of discussion let's ask some more questions...If magic is the "tech" of a FRPG world then in what sense is it technological?For instance, in the real world technology is technology specifically because it is repeatable (that is, when I use my TV remote control it always operates my televise, not my blender, and when I tune it to certain channels it always aligns with that particular television frequency), controllable, and recognizable (it has recognizable effects, causes, methods of operation, etc.). Assuming technology is operating correctly, there is no obvious source of interference or breakdown in equipment then technology is technology precisely because it is always depend, with predictable aspects at every stage of operation, from generation to conclusion.Would magic necessarily operate in the same way? At all? For instance if magic really does break the laws of physics then does it do so only as to effects and outcomes, or would it not also break the rules of physics in the way in which it operated? If it breaks the laws of physics in every-way, how it is evoked or generated, how controlled or not controlled, how it operates, and in the effects it causes, then would it really be a tech of any kind (other than as a not very good analogical metaphor)? If, one the other hand, it breaks the rule of physics only in the effects it causes then how come it wouldn't break the laws of physics in how it operates? Why would it have controllable and predictable effects when it is breaking the laws of physics, and how come it would have predictable effects, or methods of operation if it is indeed breaking the laws of physics? In other words why would it be so easy to control if the effects it produces are directly opposite to the laws of science, physics, and technology?It is if you're regularly fighting monsters who outnumber you by 5 to 1.But I thought you didn't like danger and the odds that went along with it?And yes, I'm just kinda teasing you a bit.I'll answer some of the other questions later, but I've caught some kinda crud from my wife and children.Kinda slow in my thought processes and very tired, generally speaking.Trying to take most things in short orders.</blockquote>

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