Magic or science?

witchery · #1 February 13th, 2005, 04:14 PM

Do you prefer magic or science being the catalyst that starts the muscle growth?

My stories (I have two in the archive) use magic.

#2 February 13th, 2005, 04:35 PM

Either.

If it's magic, anything is possible. However, if it's science, I want the science to be believable. Gain 20 pounds in 20 minutes, you gotta explain it within the laws of the universe (p.s. you're permitted to tweak the laws of the universe if how you do that is part of your explanation

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SithSpawn · #3 February 14th, 2005, 06:30 AM

What do meteorites/alien artifacts come under? magic, or science (fiction)?

Only problem with science is if one person can come up with it then so can others, and there's always more than just one person working on the project. Also, as it's usually the military who will reap the benefits from that sort of research, there's always the problem of the army wanting control of the subject, whereas with magic it can be kept more secret.

Personally I like it when the guy can grow bigger and revert to normal so as not to draw suspicion, I mean, can you imagine how cool it would be if the skinny guy you picked up, saved (?) from bullies etc could suddenly grow and become your biggest fantasy?

vlad · #4 February 14th, 2005, 05:07 PM

I suppose I like a mix of both...realistic fiction, that is, science-sounding or science-based stuff that works in fantastical ways...like a formula or treatment that allows for realistically impossible growth or along those lines. some of my favorite stories are the ones where the subject is put under a treatment of some kind and is then exposed to lots of energy--food, electrical, muscle, whatever--and grows and grows.

magic-based stuff doesn't turn me on too much because magic to me lies in a realm that I don't associate with sex

thufirhawat · #5 February 18th, 2005, 04:12 PM

I like both, but I prefer science, it's hotter, because it's more likely to happen sooner or later ^^

Mad Dog · #6 February 18th, 2005, 10:55 PM

I like both, if done well.

Radiokida · #7 February 19th, 2005, 03:14 AM

Definitely science. And credible is better.

rockhopper · #8 February 19th, 2005, 08:57 PM

A good story is a good story. Either can work.

Having said that, my preference is magic. There are so many more possibilities when one doesn't have to worry about the way the universe really works!

built_spill · #9 February 20th, 2005, 09:48 AM

Definitely some science-based cause, with the ability to change back and forth, not necessarily at will.

Also, some other fun side effects thrown in...

wbhunk · #10 February 20th, 2005, 07:20 PM

I remain agnostic between the two -- have used both, including science that acts like magic. Either way, it works.

#11 February 20th, 2005, 08:07 PM

Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.[color=white] Arthur C. Clarke,[/color] "Profiles of The Future", 1961 (Clarke's third law)
English physicist & science fiction author (1917 - )

brent · #12 February 20th, 2005, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by LeatherGryphon

Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. Arthur C. Clarke
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I love that statement!

An old Java instructor of mine used to repeat that all the time.

glammaman2000 · #13 February 20th, 2005, 09:12 PM

i had a friend who was obsessed with ancient Egypt.he said,"they must have been high all the time!"i wasn't sure about their access to drugs.he said;"no,their CULTURE was the drug!"somthing to think about...

brent · #14 February 21st, 2005, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by glammaman2000

i had a friend who was obsessed with ancient Egypt.he said,"they must have been high all the time!"
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I don't think so, or their eyes would have been blood-shot!

All Egyptian artworks clearly have white eyes...

mutador · #15 February 23rd, 2005, 04:46 PM

I prefer science, for some reason I have the belief that science is more masculine, and magic to me makes me thing more of a feminine thing. Also, the idea of a scientist that turns into a superman by his own effort, study and knowledge turns me on.

mutador

#16 February 23rd, 2005, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mutador

...I have the belief that science is more masculine, and magic to me makes me thing more of a feminine thing...

Hmm..., would "wizardry" instead of "magic" transcend the gender barrier?

I've said I prefer science but thinking it over I realized some of the stories I like best have magic or irrational science as the catalyst. Go figure!?

Ultimately though, I really like well reasoned science as the foundation because it just might come true. Stay tuned for part 2 of "Infinite Possibilities".