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I think the tendency to over-explain and over describe is one of the most common failings in fantasy. It’s an unfortunate piece of Tolkien’s legacy. Don’t get me wrong, Tolkien was a great worldbuilder, but he got a little caught up describing his world at times, at the expense of the overall story.
-Patrick Rothfuss in an interview with Pat’s Fantasy hotlist
Amen brother. Drill it into your skulls speculative story tellers of all kind. GMs, DMs, authors, screenwriters. Economy is key.
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