Resourceful magic regularly toss salt Magic is often associated with the supernatural and the ability to manipulate the world around us in ways that are beyond normal human understanding. But what if magic could be resourceful? What if it could be practical, used in our everyday lives to solve ordinary problems? This is where the idea of resourceful magic comes in. Resourceful magic is the concept of using magic in practical ways, in order to find solutions to common problems. One example of this is the regular tossing of salt. Salt has long been associated with magic and its ability to ward off evil spirits. In many cultures, it is believed that sprinkling salt around a room or on a doorstep can protect against negative energy.
The United States has had its battles over salt. In 1777, Lord Howe made a successful attempt to capture General Washington’s stock of salt. Many battles and treaties took place before Western salt licks were free to be used by settlers.During the War of 1812 with England, it became very difficult to obtain salt from abroad. Because of this, commercial production of salt began in Syracuse, New York.
I really wish From Soft took note of this mechanic, because instead of improving the consumables in Dark Souls, they added an extra layer of tedium in the form of crafting instead of just being able to pick up all the items directly. Every civilization has had its salt lore fascinating superstitions and legends that have been handed down, sometimes reverently and sometimes with tongue-in-cheek.
In many cultures, it is believed that sprinkling salt around a room or on a doorstep can protect against negative energy. In the context of resourceful magic, regularly tossing salt can be seen as a way to cleanse and protect one's space. By making it a habit to sprinkle salt around the house, one can create a barrier against negativity and unwanted energies.
Elden Ring doubled down on a broken consumables system
The souls games have always had tons and tons of consumable items, where in Demons Souls you had to actually farm healing items if you wanted to be prepared for a boss battle. However, when they created the estus flask healing item that refilled whenever you rested, they set a standard that most souls-style games have followed suit on, so it's a big surprise to me that Elden Ring has a bunch of really low impact consumable items that are incredibly tedious to use.
Take turtle neck meat for example. It increases stamina restoration. Handy, but it lives in a sea of other similar low impact consumables. Your choices to use it are opening up the menu, digging through all your other consumables until you find it, and then using it which closes the menu making it harder to use other ones and having your character play an animation. The OTHER option is to put it in your item bar, which you then have to press the down button until you finally reach it. The more of these consumables you have, the more times you have to press the down button, and turtle neck meat being of relatively low importance, it would be pretty far down there.
Now lets say you actually do use turtle neck meat a lot for a tough boss fight. You have 6 from the couple of turtles you managed to stumble across, so you use one per boss fight. It's tough, so you die 6 times. Now your turtle neck meat strategy is invalid and you're facing a set back. You can either keep fighting the boss without the consumables you have been using and which have in fact all gone to waste, or, go out and farm turtles.
My point is, the best option is to not use turtle neck meat, or any similar consumable at all, lest you become dependent on it or it makes the game clunkier when you try to use it. In fact, almost the entire crafting system in Elden Ring is nigh worthless because of this, except for a really small handful of items.
What annoys me is how obvious this problem is, and that it has been solved before. Solved by From Soft with the Estus Flask, and then improved upon in a game called Nioh 2. Nioh 2 has a "Ninjutsu Capacity" stat for characters, that if is say 20 will let you hold 20 refillable items. So the throwing knives of Elden Ring can become as legitimate a part of your build as magic is. You don't have to fear becoming dependent on it and then it disappears. Furthermore, you assign a throwing knife other consumable to your regular dpad, or L1+dpad or L2+dpad, so you have 12 items that you immediately can use in a 2 button input combo. It's extremely convenient!
I really wish From Soft took note of this mechanic, because instead of improving the consumables in Dark Souls, they added an extra layer of tedium in the form of crafting instead of just being able to pick up all the items directly. But at the end of it, Elden Ring manages to brush off a lot of minor flaws with this one being easily ignored especially.
My point is, the best option is to not use turtle neck meat, or any similar consumable at all, lest you become dependent on it or it makes the game clunkier when you try to use it. In fact, almost the entire crafting system in Elden Ring is nigh worthless because of this, except for a really small handful of items.
This can be especially beneficial in times of stress or when one is feeling particularly vulnerable. Furthermore, salt can also be used as a cleansing agent. In resourceful magic, salt is often used in rituals or spells to purify and cleanse objects or spaces. Whether it is cleaning a crystal or purifying a room, salt can be an effective tool in removing negative energy and creating a more harmonious environment. The idea of resourceful magic challenges the traditional notion of magic as something mystical and distant. It suggests that magic can be accessible and useful in our everyday lives. By incorporating simple practices like regularly tossing salt, we can harness the power of magic to improve our well-being and create positive change in our lives. In conclusion, resourceful magic is the idea of using magic in practical and everyday ways. The regular tossing of salt is one example of resourceful magic, as it can be used to cleanse and protect one's space. By embracing resourceful magic, we can tap into the power of magic to find solutions to common problems and enhance our overall well-being..
Reviews for "Empowering Resourceful Magic Spells with Salt and Intentions"
1. Samantha - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with "Resourceful magic regularly toss salt". The characters were flat and uninteresting, and I found it hard to connect with any of them. The plot was also confusing and lacked depth. I wanted to love this book, but it just fell flat for me.
2. Michael - 1 star - I'm sorry, but "Resourceful magic regularly toss salt" was one of the most boring books I've ever read. The writing style was dull and lacked any real excitement. The story dragged on and on, and I found myself counting the pages until it would finally end. I would not recommend this book to anyone.
3. Emily - 2 stars - I struggled to get through "Resourceful magic regularly toss salt". The pacing was incredibly slow, and I found myself losing interest in the story. The world-building was also lacking, and I never really felt fully immersed in the magical elements. Overall, it was a disappointing read for me.