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   Chris Martin (chris__martin@functional.cafe)'s status on Tuesday, 21-Mar-2023 22:14:24 JST Chris Martin

   I do really enjoy an exploration of a fantasy world but I wish there were any plot device for it other than following a protagonist who suddenly receives a magical power or artifact.

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     Chris Martin (chris__martin@functional.cafe)'s status on Tuesday, 21-Mar-2023 22:14:23 JST Chris Martin

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     Why is it not possible for an author to tell an interesting story that involves finding a novel world that doesn't involve an individual who needs to save it and/or might end up as its king?

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     clacke (clacke@libranet.de)'s status on Tuesday, 21-Mar-2023 22:14:24 JST clacke

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     • Duchamp Pérez
     @hugoestr @chris__martin in general yes, but in fantasy worlds?
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     Duchamp Pérez (hugoestr@functional.cafe)'s status on Tuesday, 21-Mar-2023 22:14:28 JST Duchamp Pérez

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     @chris__martin that is the popular plot right now. Because it is wish fulfillment during times of deep feelings of powerlessness.
     Older novels have plots where people have to deal with things outside of their control. Moby Dick is a good example