I had the most awesome dream

[golden_purple18]

In a steampunkish setting, except...not. In the dream there was futuristic technology, but also magic and medieval, coexisting. But, there was also a technologically advanced society that wanted to take over, and take the magic for their own research. We (my society/kingdom - small, but fairly powerful because of our importance) held the last of

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[kwanboa]

Nothing is original under the sun. You are writing 50% of the fantasy books out there except you've added robots.

It's the execution of an unoriginal idea that makes you original. I'd say read Rainbow's End by Vernon Vinge for a nice believable story about crazy technology wrapping into the modern world. It might help/inspire you.

[golden_purple18]

Oh I know it's not completely original. I don't really expect it to be. I just want to know if there's something WAY too close to even try.

Thanks! I'll check that out. And actually now that I think about it I might be able to work this into a story I've already got going - twisting it even more past the basic fantasy/futuristic thing.

[kwanboa]

There's no such thing as way too close unless you haven't got imagination. It is the spin you put on it that makes it original. :)

[matt_writer]

That . . . that is actually very interesting! This could definitely become an awesome story!

I can't recall ever seeing anything of the sort, so I don't think it'd be a problem. But of course, I might be wrong.

[golden_purple18]

I know right. I wake up and I'm like...wow, thanks brain, now I have to start writing again.

Thanks! That definitely means something.

[writingvixen]

I don't really read fantasy other than HP and Twilight and -- the second one, REALLY doesn't fit in that genre at all, but honestly, if your muse is itching, write it. Just go to town. It sounds really cool!

[palmer_kun]

That's because you cast the wrong spell, dear.

Don't cast enemy severing spells...

Cast "Interdimensional Portal" you idiot!

[golden_purple18]

I lol'd.