How To Create An Amazing Power System (For Your Manga/Comic/Novel!)

[@midnightXcross]

This video comes with a free worksheet which you can download below. As you watch the video, you're welcome to use the worksheet to help you create your own power system! midnightxcross.com/power-system-worksheet

[@t.e.d.i1678]

I have mailed you sis

[@t.e.d.i1678]

How about a QnA video cuz I have a bunch of questions to ask and I bet there are more guys like me who wants to!

[@aytefdanceevolution6657]

I have a lot of Questions , I wanted to make a Comedy , Adventure and supernatural Type of story where the power system consists of the Human Subconscious but I don't know where to start from

[@dama2545]

Thanks for the files, but I’ve already gotten some ideas for power systems. For example, I plan to release a fantasy TV series in novel form: in this fantasy world, magic is based on alchemy, physics, and metaphysics, and its primarily used for military and technological purposes. The kind of magic and its corresponding power that one inherits depends on their bloodline or race. The leading lady of this fantasy series possesses an ancient kind of time magic, and her power is known as time shifting, the peculiar ability to manipulate the motion and pace of time itself; it’s powerful as well as dangerous, since something is altered whenever time is shifted, and that alteration is permanent.

[@badmarch]

A really cool idea for a video would be "How to do time skips". This actually happens a lot in light novels, and stories in general, but very little is explained as in how to do it for authors. In my story for example there is a time skip of a few thousands of years, then another.

[@midnightXcross]

I love that idea! I definitely will make a video on that topic sometime in the near future 😊

[@Confringo69]

What’s your novel name ?

[@malosprime4910]

My story is inspired by battle manga like Fist of the North Star, and No More Heroes. It follows a naturally strong boxer as he fights his way to the top ranks of the battle world. the setting uses a lot of magical and video game realism. The setting is a universe that uses video game logic, tropes; both fighting games, beat'em ups and rpg mechanics.

[@joethegoat7731]

That sound awesome! Make it happen prime

[@SrValeriolete]

A little comment on the first law: The first law states that you shouldn't solve conflict with magic the reader don't understand. It doesn't necessarily means you have to explain everything, just when it's used to solve conflict. It's generaly ok to use magic the reader don't understand that well to cause problems. Also, the type of problems you face might not be solvable through magic (ex. Internal conflict or personal relationships). That's actually a good trick to write overpowered characters, to give them things you can't blow away with magical rays. There's also how a lot of soft magic fantasies keep things interesting.

[@j.f.fisher5318]

also, this is why stories with soft magic systems work so well, because the magic system provides a sense of wonder, while the problems are solved by character choices rather than magic. For my part, I typically use a mix. Soft magic for big stuff, hard magic for little stuff, while the main plot is usually determined by character choices not by magical mechanics.

[@Nicoisbestboi]

The source of power in my story is the characters psyche and mental similarly to JoJo's stands, however it doesn't manifest a physical presence (stands do manifest a physical presence), one of the characters has the ability to create electric shocks with their hands (at the level of a taser) due to them wanting to solve all conflicts easily and quickly without anyone getting too hurt.

[@Nicoisbestboi]

Yay a heart :D thnx :)

[@selleez5194]

And how the characters get a power?

[@willmerguzmanrodriguez5958]

Yours is similar to mine in that way; but there are more than one strength source, and they are actually based of bending certain aspects of time, space and reality to the will of the user ❤

[@midnightgamingwithdarkstar2982]

I normally take pieces of different power systems to create a new one like usual writing. Example is combine bleach spiritual energy with naruto's Chakra with abilities of both vibes

[@midnightXcross]

I think that's a great idea!

[@ilyayamrochunchaji6987]

I would love to hear a more in depth example I often do this myself and would like to see what someone else comes up eith

[@LightVelox]

I usually try to think of what the power system should and shouldn't be able to do, and then find a system that explains how it can do that. for example one system i created that i called "Flux" basically turns any type of energy into another and lets you conduct it through your body and a special "Energy Field" around your body, so you could like create fire by turning your vital energy/stamina into thermal energy, do the opposite creating ice by taking away thermal energy from things, punch really hard by putting kinectic energy into your fists, absorb hits by taking the kinect energy of others and so on...

[@Gefehhka]

I like doing that too, it's just a big mix of every power I like from every anime I watched.

[@harshalkolase9249]

Even Attack On Titan's power system follows The Three Laws of magic.

[@midnightXcross]

Definitely!! Attack On Titan is such a fantastic anime 😊

[@Roselyn_-.]

Aot is so amazing even my DAD fanboys over it all 😂😂

[@Roselyn_-.]

@aether eh heh heh

[@Emerardo]

Im not a writer but thanks this helped me understand what makes good power systems

[@midnightXcross]

Thank you! I'm so happy to hear that 😊

[@k-k6042]

This is so Cool. I just learned about you and your channel is amazing.

[@midnightXcross]

That's fantastic! Thanks for watching 😊

[@k-k6042]

@@midnightXcross I like, how you in a way give Ideas that break the Algorithm. The algorithm is very vast and I've gotten to see how sometimes people appeal towards the algorithm to make something "Successful" which in term is not a good thing.

[@kaodei3233]

Literally came in clutch. Thank you for all your hard work in each of these videos. Even if I dont watch all of them, I always end up finding a bunch that I need. Please keep it up and once again, thank you.

[@midnightXcross]

Thank you so much! I'm really grateful to know that my videos help you 😊

[@bonsaiparadox1248]

Though I don't have a solid grasp of how my power system works in concept, the idea is designing it around using both hand-to-hand combat, and magic to amplify and act as an extension to the user's physical capabilities (with potentially some more traditional usage of magic to some degree).

[@hunterkudo9832]

sounds cool like Naruto.

[@midnightXcross]

Oh I love that!! That's really creative 😊

[@TheodoreJohnKaczynski997]

physical enhancement use different measuring like this increases physical capabilities by a certain percent but can only use it a certain amount of times

[@notproductiveproductions3504]

Street Fighter?

[@stonalisa3729]

It sounds very similar to Hamon. Perhaps that can help you figure it out? Perhaps it uses an inner aura for the person to amplify their abilities?

[@pikaming751]

The power system on my series is somewhat a crossbreed between Stands and Devil fruits ,they're artifacts that can bond with a person and give them powers that can range from Useless to straight up reality bending ,artifact abilities dosent follow realism or the laws of physics. Their limitations are what i call "Oxymorons" which are their own abilities that contradicts with their primary abilities. My Example is this one character that can manipulate temperature around him and manipulate any matter that is above or below warm temperature but the oxymoron of that is that he cant make elemental reactions like freezing or melting however oxymorons can be exploited like using ice that never melts or fire that can never be put out by water. My system is not fleshed out that much so there may be some slight OPness to them so i will try to balance them out.

[@pikaming751]

Atleast its much more sensical than mine but yeah it sounds decent and not that complex

[@karma1507]

I wish I saw this earlier. I just came up with my power system today. It's a combination of 2 things, the first is special rings called "wither rings" which give different types of powers but can't be removed until the user dies. The second thing is alchemy. It's mainly potions with magic like effects but there's also transmutation which can be used by wearing amulets made with philosopher stones I really wanted to have a power system that wasn't based on genetic ability but instead relies on an outside source. That way everyone has an equal chance to get any power.

[@midnightXcross]

Wow I love that idea! This is so creative 😁

[@eshel9886]

@@midnightXcross I’m confused, didn’t you already make a video on power systems?

[@midnightXcross]

@@eshel9886 Yes, I did. This is an updated version 😊

[@TheodoreJohnKaczynski997]

could you please tell us your novel

[@karma1507]

@@TheodoreJohnKaczynski997 The title is "Withered world". If you want to know more about it, I could tell you but I won't be done writing it for a long time.

[@pleaseinsertaname3575]

I'm twelve years old trying to create my own novel and I don't want people saying my story Is bad so I'm gonna watch all of your vids and monitor comics vids

[@vortextz9875]

I’m also twelve and doing the same thing I like monitor comics but he uploads like once a week lol

[@geocrude1300]

I kinda want basic magic system for all characters like summoning, elements, energy, Alchemy(Chemistry), Conjuring, Illusions, and Enchanting but each character has special abilities that is based on ones spirit or something that has been passed down through family tree or generations. Like Character is able to learn and use the basic fireball technique that every basic level mage would know but is also able to use their family's special ability like the ability to predict the future, which would make them higher ups in the social system but the limitation is between 15 mins to 1 year depending (busted at the moment though) and its only a guess as they can see multiple outcomes but a huge drawback is damaging or completely breaking the mental state of the user which means it can't be used over and over again, and must be used when really needed. This ability was created Or another special ability could be something that increases the user's Physical, Mental, Spiritual, and magic state by 50 fold but a drawback is that it can harm the mind, body, and soul the longer its used. The only way to achieve this transformation is if the user can at least recognize their destiny and come to terms with it, they do not have to follow it but if they do the transformation gains increase powers and a longer time limit. This ability can be achieved almost instantly after knowing about it existence or can literally be achieved on your death bed or never at all. The ability Manifest Destiny in my world was created by an Soldier who was severely wounded in battle but was able to survive and achieved Manifest Destiny after realizing and coming to terms with the fact he was fighting for freedom of his nation. I don't know, I just want a basic magic system that doesn't sound super boring and with some extra stuff in it. Oh now that I'm thinking about it, this all is starting to sounds like bloodlines (Kekki Genkais) from Naruto, crap welp time to start over again.

[@linnedarinne]

This is perfect timing. Also hi.

[@midnightXcross]

That's great! I'm glad to hear that 😊

[@gnuwaves743]

also I'm sure you've never been told this but you're eyes are....very blue. Like soul piercing. I didn't know eyes could be so pure in that color.

[@midnightXcross]

Wow thank you!! 😊

[@TheEternalWaifu]

she has the six eyes dont worry

[@thomasthecoolkid7228]

So I recently came up with a power system for a battle shonen idea, so here it is. Kinda inspired by Bleach. Basically, due to an event that occured in the past, some people (don't worry, it's a decent chunk, maybe around 40% or so) are born as "spirit weavers". A spirit weaver can effectively channel power from their soul to generate "spirit threads", which are then woven into their own unique "spirit weapon". There are spirit weapons of various different shapes and special powers, and while it is possible to get new abilities, they are generally based on the core power of the spirit weapon in question. Most spirit weavers also get a general physical amp, though as shown with the main character, there are exceptions. The aformentioned new abilities are acquired mostly through understanding the capabilities of your spirit weapon better on a scientific level and doing new things with them (kinda like the esper powers in Index/Railgun), or looking at them from a more conceptual perspective (significantly harder). To give some examples, the main character's spirit weapon is essentially a separate body he can control remotely by transferring his consciousness into it. This is actually both good _and_ bad for the same reason: he got no buffs from being a spirit weaver and is generally kinda sickly, so while it lets him fight quite well despite that (especially since the Astral Body, as I'm calling it, is actually physically _stronger_ than a good chunk of spirit weaver bodies), it also leaves his unconscious true body as a sitting duck. Later on, he would gain abilities such as switching places with his Astral Body or having it become armor for him. It can also wield the spirit weapons of other people, but they have to be present so they can give them to him, it can't recreate them itself. The main rival has these funky martial arts gloves that let him control attractive and repulsive forces to a limited capacity, though only in one direction at first. Eventually, he would learn how to expand his power's area of effect, up to and including omnidirectional attacks, as well as create vortexes that draw in either physical matter (resulting in something akin to a mini Chibaku Tensei) or energy/elemental attacks. The primary love interest uses an electric katana, and would usually just fire off bolts and waves of lightning at a distance while striking at melee with electrically-charged slashes. Her spirit weapon would later evolve to include a sheath, allowing her to utilize iaido techniques by charging up her sword while it's sheathed. There's also electromagnetism, the ability to transform into lightning for a split second, a field she can generate in which anyone who tries to attack her is struck (think Killua's Whirlwind)- She's basically a samurai version of Misaka Mikoto is what I'm saying. Up to and including becoming a macguffin in an arc due to the capabilities of her electric powers. So yeah, with those examples out of the way, that's the power system I thought up recently.

[@LevHex]

Bleach fan here! By any chance did you develop this story? I love the concept

[@thomasthecoolkid7228]

@@LevHex I... sadly haven't, but thanks for appreciating it

[@docilelikewintercatfish]

My power system is super confusing. This is just basics How to use a power? 1. Enough energy points 2. 2nd minds permission ( the 2nd you, who gives you permission to use powers) 3. Correct pattern memory ( example- if you think about your x-box, you can use crystal or not) 4. Correct power command ( better your power command, faster your power comes out) 5. Extra focus ( less focus can weaken your power ) Power variety- There are only 2 types of power. 1. White energy 2. Darkness White energy has 2 type- 1. Visible energy ( fire, water, everything can be seen) 2. Invisible energy ( wind, heat, solar, everything can be sense ) Darkness ( very modern power variety. only 2 character used it) Limitations- 1. Power users die in an early age 2. Even though everyone knows how to use powers. People are prohibited to use them. 3. Being an hero means, you will be a blacklist to the government. When the president of a country become old government will take the hero's power to save the president. Energy cut (like chackra) 1. Strong powers take a big amount of energy & they are easy to avoid too 2. Weak powers are very easy to create & they are hard to avoid. But they barely scratch the opponents. 3. Long range power can't be use in short range or you will hurt yourself 4. After you ran out of power, you will be ok but if you still try to use your power than - first you will can't see very well, then it will be hard to breathe, that you will lose your home-made power. Good things- 1. Powers are customisable. You can make your power heavy or faster based on your choices 2. You can create & develop your own power which no one seen before. You can also teach them 3. Everyone born with a same power. So, you have to be unique to your powers ( maybe watch some KZbin videos to create your most balanced power 😊 ) 4. If you pass your 3rd phase of power, you can get a virtual friend who will stay in your mind. 5. Everyone has same energy, so use your energy effectively to win 6. Your power is only yours. Only you can customise it. This is just a chunk of my power-system. It is way more complex. But at least I followed all the steps 😊😊

[@andrevictoramorimwiesner4734]

This is actually super cool! And unique too. Congrats on designing, hope you can make it into a story

[@dimitrescu182]

The power system I'm planning for certain characters in my story will be limited by distance, for example a character can cause mushrooms to sprout anywhere within a 15 meter radius while another can control gravity within a 10 meter radius

[@ssjgarfield]

Great video once again =D In my previous manga project, Mikon no Mirai, I had a power system that was similar to Ki in Dragon Ball and Chakra in Naruto which I named Prana, The Prana in the Mikon no Mirai universe is an energy-based power system that evolved naturally over the course of tens of millions of years within the human population of New Gaia and has multiple applications within that society. One of the most notable applications of Prana is the mind-healing performed by Serafu's family which is used to heal life crippeling traumatic memories. It's also used to enhance the user's strength in the same way Ki is used in Dragon Ball.

[@docilelikewintercatfish]

Have you published it yet?

[@ssjgarfield]

@@docilelikewintercatfish Unfortunately I haven't been able to make it a full on series so far because I didn't have enough confidence in my drawing skills to make a proper manga of it. I might make it a light novel of it in the near future though

[@docilelikewintercatfish]

@@ssjgarfield 😭why ?

[@ssjgarfield]

@@docilelikewintercatfish Like I said Lack in confidence in my drawing skills

[@docilelikewintercatfish]

@@ssjgarfield 😢

[@groveri2]

my power system is based off of cooking, different ingredients give you temporary powers and the way you put those ingredients in food changes the temporary buff. for example, gelatin gives you water powers and capsaicin(the spicy stuff in peppers) gives you fire powers, but if you mix them when creating the food so like spicy gelatin then you get smoke but if you don't mix and just sprinkle hot sauce on gelatin you get water and fire separated. (this is only an example, my magic system will be more complicated and be more than just elemental)

[@midnightXcross]

I absolutely love this idea! I think it would make a very exciting power system. 😊

[@groveri2]

TL:DR its kinda like writing spells in a dish instead of a book.

[@ItzYaBoiMikey99999]

LET HIM COOOOOOOOKK 🔥🔥🔥🔥‼️‼️‼️

[@ProdNosa]

my power system is a mix of hunterxhunter and my hero academia power system where character's ability can be simple or complex and there's also an aura power system similar to hunterxhunter

[@docilelikewintercatfish]

My power system is super complex and also super confusing. My power system is pretty much complete. Now I am fixing the plot-holes.

[@ProdNosa]

@@docilelikewintercatfish nice 👌🏾 just try to make it understandable for the audience

[@docilelikewintercatfish]

@@ProdNosa k

[@TheWillikids]

Edit: Sorry for the deletion of my last comment btw, but recently, I'm still struggling on my Aera. Recently, I've been obsessed with Demon Slayer, and I really admired the Breathing Styles. I liked them because they're not like flashing universal energies, but they're literal tools that the characters use to fight, not wonder weapons or golden tickets that would instantly lead them to victory. (It's also kinda why I rather not make them similar as any powers from Marvel or DC comics, cause they vary a bit TOO MUCH in my opinion) In simple terms, I've been trying to make my Aera similar the Breathing Styles, because it felt much closer to being human, and NEVER a god or demon either, just an esoteric extension of their being.

[@DIGISCIENTIST]

For tip 2... my source of power in my power system is a specific body part that works like a heart but instead of pumping blood it pumps the energy into the body

[@stevengosney9083]

Thankyou for your advice. trying to take it onboard as i Script. Then watch it again for abit more, Thankyou again.

[@midnightXcross]

Thank you! I'm so happy that my video helps you 😊

[@sindraile5128]

A bit unsure if this counts, but my power system - Branches of Z'ontok, they are more for connection to the earth. They cannot be used to cause willful harm or destruction. Much like a support. For example, for water/darkness, fons, one can make reflections in water (ie disney water show for ref) and seeing in the dark. There are four branches and each branch can have an aspect of another branch. It's kinda inspired from christianity and their stewardship to the earth. Thing.

[@sojourneranime184]

I actually write novels (though I would like to create Manga - I'm trying to learn draw) my power system is based on positive and negative emotions. Though it starts off as a soft magic system and turns into a hard magic system as we see greater people command these powers. Animes like HunterxHunter and Jujutsu Kaisen have been a primary inspiration for how the world's are created but I'm always looking expand further outside of that and try different things.

[@LevHex]

I like the idea, did you already publish the story?

[@Goteireio1701]

Love your videos, they’ve really helped me with creating my own manga, keep up the good work🙏🏽🙂🔥

[@midnightXcross]

Aw thank you! I'm happy to hear that they have been helping you. 😊

[@JeromeFZ]

Nen's Hunter x Hunter 🔥

[@midnightXcross]

YESS!! 😁😁

[@docilelikewintercatfish]

My power system is even complex than nen. But nen is greatest

[@zermanman9891]

@@docilelikewintercatfish what is your power system

[@docilelikewintercatfish]

@@zermanman9891 still not named but it will have the rules of hard power system but the possibilities of soft power system

[@ungucciartsprod]

Well for my story, I break the powers into two categories, elemental and conceptual. Elemental can be anything dealing with the makeup of the universe, and conceptual can be anything like "Copying the abilities of another"

[@yez9475]

I used HunterxHunter as my inspiration and reference for my power system. So the powers are from your Aura or Life Energy, they're all born with 2 specific elements (there's 6% chance that you get a rare element) and form of Aura (Emitter, Transmutation, and Manipulation.), Overusing them can cause in a fever or stiffness in your muscles. And of course, you need practice to be able to use it.

[@stonalisa3729]

This has been a helpful video. I’m working on a universal spiritual power system based on nen and personas. And a science-magic based system based on orbal arts in trails. in this world magic is a lost art in the universe. Magic is a fantasy concept and long lost on earth. This system isn’t from Earth so I can introduce each system separately before creating a scenario that creates unique interactions between the two. I know it’ll be a challenge so I’m taking my time to define what each can do and how each factor would react to both system

[@docilelikewintercatfish]

I made my power system sooo complex that it would take years to explain it. But I followed all the tips though. 😌

[@midnightXcross]

Detailed power systems are amazing though!! I think it gives a lot of opportunity to show it throughout the story 😊

[@emilioprado5513]

Ohhh thank you I didn’t my own power system where it depends what magic flows within you and once you unlock it it depends how dedicated or even your will power. Since your magic is only as strong as you.

[@midnightXcross]

That makes a lot of sense!!! That's such an interesting concept 😊

[@emilioprado5513]

@@midnightXcross thank you 😁

[@sigma_the_enigma1394]

Thanks for the video I finally decided to start planning out a manga in my free time I’m the military.

[@greyonyt]

I wish I discovered your channel sooner, thank you so much for your content and tips, I love your art btw! Liked and Subbed (you deserve more subs)

[@midnightXcross]

Aw thank you!! Welcome to my channel 😊😊

[@captainsol]

Im still working on the small details of my power system but the basic concept that I have so far is Neta which is like Chakra from Naruto except the powers aren’t only limited to the elements. Also, the characters cant just use their powers straight from their Neta.There are 3 Neta Types which are Psycho-Neta (mind), Formal-Neta (body), and Bio-Neta (nature). In order to use their powers, the person needs a tribal gear which is basically a weapon or accessory that acts as a circuit for the Neta flowing in the body and converts the flowing energy into powers. A tribal gear can be a sword, glasses, gauntlet, hair clip, necklace, etc. Tribal gears are custom to the spirit of the user, which means every tribal gear is tailored to the person & cannot be worn or used by anyone else other than the rightful owner.

[@docilelikewintercatfish]

Magic items mixed with science? Awesome. Make sure to give your characters some balanced personality with your powers. Good concept friend

[@captainsol]

@@docilelikewintercatfish Thanks!

[@midnightXcross]

I love that!! It sounds like the type of power system I would really enjoy seeing in any manga or novel 😊

[@bourne8636]

This is amazing 🔥

[@adamshafeeq8685]

This sounds amazing! Instead of weapons/items simply being, well, character's accessories, they're needed. I like it! 👍

[@AnxyTp]

I'm writing ideas, worldbuilding, power systems for a manga/comic whilst I tech myself to draw. I came to a system where there is both Magic and Powers connected the humans soul. I'd be more in depth but i'd rather be more secretive so my ideas don't get stolen lol

[@OnlyKarma517]

I’m using these videos for a book,D&D, and a film series thanks

[@cedricburkhart3738]

I'm always interested in how much having magical powers gives the character power. Maybe the power would come from an increase of status and appreciation from authority figures such as kings or it could come directly as a manifestation of fighting ability. Another possibility is that it could quickly increase their wealth. 🙃 I remember being super curious about gandalf when I first saw a little picture book of The Hobbit based off and adapted movie. I really wanted to know what he could do. Later on when I was introduced to the original book I remember being very impressed that his arm was broken in the Battle of five armies. It showed that he was very powerful but not even close to invincible. I loved it. I also remember being totally bored by Superman cartoons. This one scene that drove me completely crazy was when a giant boulder was hurtling towards him to crush him and he just put up his hands and it bounced right off it killed any tension seeing that he couldn't get hurt no matter what.

[@shadowslayer9988]

Read the comic books of DC believe me even when it comes to superman in the comics there is still tension.

[@docilelikewintercatfish]

Yeah. Overpowered characters are really hard to make.

[@shadowslayer9988]

@@docilelikewintercatfish DC and Marvel comics do it well.

[@cedricburkhart3738]

@@shadowslayer9988 I prefer invincible.🤔 I don't really think I care about D.C. I always preferred bat man and spider man to super man.

[@kenechukwuokoye1328]

My power system is called force kinda like nen, It divided into 6 parts being Observation, Enhancement, Conjuring , Manipulation, Summoning and Transformation also having 4 main principles being Shoyū, Rirīsu, Bubun-teki and Shifuto which all force users must understand and be able to utilise in order to use force

[@midnightXcross]

This sounds fantastic! Awesome work

[@dawnstartheanimeman]

I thought of a power system that comes from a comet and can only be seen in an astral plane called the infinite boundary. There are two sides of the boundary both infinite in size with one being connected to the human realm is called the shore or white abyss and that’s where the comet which came from the shore crosses over to the human realm and grants powers Ps just came up with this in my head from scratch

[@bquillaguyd2940]

Funny how you put JJK as your thumbnail pic, JJK being one of the most horrible inconsistent power systems. Yet it is creative, I give them that.

[@Dreamingofyou317]

Take a shot for every time she says power system.

[@ItsShaz1]

Awesome!

[@midnightXcross]

Thank you!

[@thejaxicarps1921]

Wow this came up just when I was trying to finalize a power system, thanks lol.

[@midnightXcross]

Thank you! I'm glad to hear it was good timing haha 😊😊

[@christophergivens3338]

Just the thing I needed thanks😁😁😁

[@midnightXcross]

Thank you!! I'm really happy to hear that 😊

[@callidus5586]

Thanks for the video

[@Dannydragon23]

This is a great video but can you do this on making a card game comic talking about this an maybe something with power creep stop

[@floatytrouty]

My idea for a power system is mixed of Science and Magic. I always liked the idea that magic is actually biological, hidden gene that allows human cell to do specific mechanic that results in a power that looked like magic and the limitation is Mental and Physical Ability of the user. Like for example fire magic is just ability of the body cells to intensify body heat in specific area and conjuring fire by reacting that heat with oxygen present everywhere, their magic extremely weakened on high altitude due to the lack of oxygen.

[@Kyouma.]

The power system in my light novel is an emotion-based magic system. This can inherently be complex. For example, if a character doesn't want to fight, then their attacking spells will be weak. Or if a character relies on negative emotions for their spells, that can have physical and psychological consequences

[@midnightXcross]

Ooh, this sounds very creative!! I can imagine that this idea would have a lot of storytelling possibilities. 😊

[@Kyouma.]

@@midnightXcross It does. In my light novel, the system is called "Heart Magic System." One idea I have for it is that the spells of my characters have multiple stages, and that the next stage can be reached with more emotional control. Meditation will also play a part in that. Balance is one of the overarching themes in my light novel story

[@AliCatGtz]

This video helped me a lot! Thank you ^.^ I have a question/suggestion for another video. Since we are talking about powers and things, what makes a great fight scene in writing/manga? How does one bring meaning to the fights that happen in the story? I am struggling with this. I'm not writing these scenes yet but I'm stuck between, "Ok, does my book not need any fight scenes?" or "Does my book not have any fight scenes yet because I don't know how to make a compelling fight?" I have a general idea but am unsure how to approach this subject.

[@samriddhinayak5675]

Could you please tell me what other genres of power could there be ( Tip -6 10:34) ? Could you make a video on this topic ?

[@paxtongerhart6863]

First time writer here and I’ve been sitting on a concept. Living gems that latch on to a user and bestow upon them an elemental power that fits their spiritual energy. I am inspired by a few sources, namely NARUTO and Star Wars, but I’m unsure on how to apply the concept to a story. If anyone could help me with ideas, I would massively appreciate it!

[@ICapCenn]

my power system is built around how bad the characters want it. and how they see there opponents if they go against a stronger foe and want to win it’ll be a very vicarious battle and if they both weak but still want to win it’ll be big and flashy fight with nothing but small attacks and heavier punches

[@KoPhoenix]

I have a minor idea that's basically like a crossover between Genshin (where the archons or whatever gives the user a power in a time of need./lowest point if their life. Also can be given in certain situations) and MHA (just any power in general). If anyone have ideas on branching out this idea throw them out. Edit : spelling mistakes

[@apieceoftoast188]

Question; what would you make the power system like for s story revolved around humans with animal traits and abilities?

[@fernandogalian2794]

My power system is not for fight, but to solve misteries, or create new ones.

[@ni5ga]

You have beautiful blue eyes my friend 🗿🍷

[@TheLionShogun]

My power system is fire but to activate the fire is by having passion to what you love or what you love doing.

[@gnuwaves743]

just what I needed, when I needed it. I'm trying out for that honeyfeed contest!

[@midnightXcross]

Wow I didn't even know about that contest! Good luck. I hope your novel goes really well 😊

[@DY2727]

I was thinking of a power system right now lol

[@midnightXcross]

I hope your power system creations go really well! 😊

[@m3vm3]

3:58 this can be true even while multiple elements are able to be cast. Please learn to use diverse and multiple examples.

[@AnimeWeeb-lz1ll]

Hey Midnight I don’t know if you take requests or not but I would really appreciate it if you created a video for sci fi story ideas because I am currently trying to make a short story about a futuristic word but I am stuck!, you can ignore this comment if you choose, thank you for giving so many people inspiration ❤️❤️❤️

[@Nicoisbestboi]

Question: Would it be okay not to immediately explain an ability if you want to make a character more elusive or the ability isn't commonly known so many people wouldn't know what it is?

[@janjangibson9235]

If it works to support and enhance the story, yes

[@midnightgamingwithdarkstar2982]

In dark Exorcist, when my MC uses too much demonic power his body becomes corroded and black

[@midnightXcross]

I think that's really interesting, and definitely adds a level of intensity to the book!

[@shadowslayer9988]

You know your manga Dark Exorcist sounds like Blue Exorcist just with the blue switched out for dark 😂.

[@midnightgamingwithdarkstar2982]

@@shadowslayer9988 yea I've only watched episodes 1-5 of it and don't remember much about it

[@shadowslayer9988]

@@midnightgamingwithdarkstar2982 So what is your manga about.

[@JD-ky9ys]

@@shadowslayer9988 no one would’ve guessed

[@josephguimard548]

so my power system comes from the primes who are cosmic entities giving away parts of their energy to living beings they think are worthy on random planets for them to protect it. our story follows earth that was visited by the prime of light who gave a human the ability of energy absorption. this power which the humans named the spark can be passed on from user to user to protect the world over generations. the user of the spark can create energy shield that can absorb energy whether it is a simple punch or an energy beam and then use this energy to enhance their strangth speed stamina metabolism, they can heal themselves, project kenetic energy or heat up the air to turn it into plasma, with this energy they can even power electric systems and project light to blind their enemies. one of the main drawbacks is that they have to keep a lot of energy to do all this, of course they can do that without having to absorb energy in the first place but then they’ll use their own energy and calories and if they do this too much they can die of exhaustion so usually they absorb attacks to use the spark

[@GREEN_FLAGG]

If anyone is reading this pls tell me your power system idea on your story I’m interested

[@lucillesdead]

Mine revolves around aura and its name is ZEN. Its divided into 4 types: 1.Transmutation Changing properties of aura with a certain element. Elements will not be limited to fire or water but also elements like Poison, Blaze( fire but much hotter and denser) etc. 2.Implementation Using raw aura freely however you want. U can use it bosst your strength or make an aura weapon or something. It's not diversed but balanced with infinite possibilities. 3.Amplification Using aura in certain given abilities that you are gifted with. Extremely rare to find someone who can use it. Thou it's not unfair as won't really get a simple ability but each of them is useful in certain situations. Characters would have 1 to 5 abilities maximum. There is diversity, may be balance as well. But the user can't get too creative with it. 4.Supportive The simplest one as it is not for fighting for supporting. It contains Healing and Summoning. Pretty simple hehe. Aura can be awakened with intense training for about 5 years, going through an extreme amount of negative emotion or simply awakening it by coming in contact with a really strong aura user. As one awakens aura he/she will belong to one of the categories mostly implementation or supportive. One can also learn 2 of them. But no more than that. That's it haven't really thought much. Not really proud of it as it isn't really creative and needs a lot of work.

[@TheWillikids]

My power system deals with aura as well, but it is more of an creative aura energy that possess "endless versatility" type, for it can ranged from Offensive, Defensive, Support, or Specialist to many outcomes, to unimaginable techniques and abilities, as long the user does effort, creativity, or action to use it.

[@adamshafeeq8685]

The initial idea of mine is a little mix of RWBY's dust and semblance and Transformers' Energon. Every character is an alien robot (idk what to name them yet) that have a sort of "soul" to them which is made of the same natural energy in their worlds. Most commonly, it's used to either empower their weapons like sharper slicing, stronger energy blasts or creating constructs of secondary weapons like shields, swords, flails, etc. (somewhat similar to Green Lantern). The drawback to these "souls" are extremely weak to EMP blasts but not in the "disrupting technology" way but rather it disintegrates their soul. Now on to the natural resources of this world; like i said earlier, it's similar to RWBY'S dust and Transformers' Energon. They come i different varieties each having unique abilities. My skills are still very underdeveloped but i hope you still understand

[@BurtKocain]

I really wanna know your thoughts on the “Nen” power system from Hunter × Hunter. I want to make a system as cool as that one.

[@talimediaart]

Hello! I do appreciate the form to work out for our own power systems. I have 2 questions. When creating story arcs for a manga series, how many characters should one have especially for a Introduction Arc? Because I have 34 characters for the first arc. Is that too much? Then is there difference between paranormal and supernatural manga? Because my own series is supernatural and sci-fi and I want to make sure that I've not put in the other category.

[@shadowslayer9988]

Yeah introducing 34 characters into your first arc is wayyy to many I say introduce 4 characters in your first arc.

[@talimediaart]

@@shadowslayer9988 Okay. But where would I fit in the antagonist? The fourth one?

[@shadowslayer9988]

@@talimediaart Ok I need you to give me a summary of what the first arc will be about and what your manga series is about.

[@talimediaart]

@@shadowslayer9988 Okay. So my manga series is about a 14-year old Haitian teen who joins the military to be a Feathery Cleanser, a type of supernatural solider to find a wanted criminal and carry her grandmother's legacy of inheriting the title "War Maiden." The first arc introduces her reasonings why she has to find the criminal while fighting a mad scientist who wants to take over the country to make it into a laboratory and turn the people into soldiers to sell them to big companies.

[@shadowslayer9988]

@@talimediaart So this mad scientist is the antagonists for the first arc and he wants to create what supernatural soldiers.

[@vityzero3616]

2:21 in other words that is called OP character and novels with system like you said can't be explained.

[@00_sht]

Anyone else noticed she looks like dream?

[@adamshafeeq8685]

She's beautiful, Dream isn't

[@B.B.B.1OO]

Soooooo I have a power system kinda like spirt energy and etc stuff like that but I don’t want it to seem like I copied bleach any tips or anything

[@name2913]

Power system

[@NecroCh]

How to make a good harem anime

[@OnlyKarma517]

1:50 - 3:03 one punch man na

[@Ao_Ao0]

Where can I read ur manga??

[@samaibelac431]

She hasn't published it yet!

[@midnightXcross]

My manga is still in progress! 😊

[@Gowtham-gm3ni]

1:49

[@platinumrjay]

3:16

[@Marzdanger]

Yeah they have to eat gum gum fruits 🤣

[@EmperorDrag0nz]

Eren Yeager

[@GiraffeKing04]

mainga

[@adamwatai]

The amount of repeating is quite insane

[@nootnootman6353]

noot noot

[@docilelikewintercatfish]

Yes yes yes