Uploaded February 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Welcome Flintlock February! A month of exploring the Flintlock sub-genre. We're starting with the best; The Powdermage series.

Here's a breakdown of both trilogies set in this world, the magic system, and exactly why Flintlock makes for such a fascinating story.

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0:00 Intro
2:43 The Concept
4:52 Now This is a Magic System!
7:23 Worldbuilding a New Era
10:10 A Story Shaped by Technology & Magic
12:24 Plot & Characters
16:05 Novel Pacing and Action Sequences
18:17 Trilogy Two – Gods of Blood and Powder
20:20 Plot and Characters ( Part Two )
22:57 Representation
24:20 Content Warning
25:01 Is the Ending Worth it?
25:36 How Much Should You Try?
26:09 Outro