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The Laundry

Well, imagine what would happen if James Bond was investigating cultists of the Elder Gods instead of terrorists, but he was working for the civil service. Well, yes, I know that technically he does work for the civil service already, smarty-pants. The civil service with its bureaucratic elements hugely magnified then. Honestly.

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Immersion in Games

Games, for the most part, have a theme. Many games are designed entirely around involving players in their theme. RPGs form the lion’s share of these, and the remainder form a category that is commonly referred to as Ameritrash (this isn’t a derogatory term in most circles, despite the sound of it).

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The Cost of Magic

Many people have suggested that game masters see magic as a replacement for technology. In an effort to do this, they suggest various ways of simulating air travel, home conveniences, and communication. These are all extremely important industries, and in replacing our technology with their magic, worlds can come alive. But there are two industries that are often forgotten, and they are two of the biggest industries our world has to offer: Health Care and Beauty.

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