I've had this conversation before, and it's come up that some of the creatures in my world might as well be aliens as supernatural creatures. I have no idea for sure, but as far as I know my world hasn't had any true extraterrestrial contact.
But on the other hand, we have vampires and such. So, it's an interesting trade-off.
I have experience with secret agendas as well. Unfortunately, it's a balancing act. I think most people, if they knew what was really out there, would panic and very real witch hunts would happen. Secrecy isn't ideal, and there's plenty who use that for their own gain, but the world might not be ready for the reality. It would be such a seismic change, it would have to be handled carefully.
And I think this world is more complicated, because magic and similar powers are almost universally negative. The fact that there are hugely powerful Things in existence trying to control the world to foster fear and horror, that's massive. And shocking. People like their illusions because it makes them feel safe.
[Deep breaths, Jaeger. Sorry, Steve, he's got some serious feelings about the topic stemming from his own world.]
It can be hard to make friends, but it's worth it, I think. We're doing dangerous things and risking our lives on a regular basis, I like to know that I can trust the people at my back. From information and support to the actual fight, we're relying on each other for a lot and it's good to have some trust there.
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But on the other hand, we have vampires and such. So, it's an interesting trade-off.
I have experience with secret agendas as well. Unfortunately, it's a balancing act. I think most people, if they knew what was really out there, would panic and very real witch hunts would happen. Secrecy isn't ideal, and there's plenty who use that for their own gain, but the world might not be ready for the reality. It would be such a seismic change, it would have to be handled carefully.
And I think this world is more complicated, because magic and similar powers are almost universally negative. The fact that there are hugely powerful Things in existence trying to control the world to foster fear and horror, that's massive. And shocking. People like their illusions because it makes them feel safe.
[Deep breaths, Jaeger. Sorry, Steve, he's got some serious feelings about the topic stemming from his own world.]
It can be hard to make friends, but it's worth it, I think. We're doing dangerous things and risking our lives on a regular basis, I like to know that I can trust the people at my back. From information and support to the actual fight, we're relying on each other for a lot and it's good to have some trust there.