magic system that has 4^4 possible spells. each of four slots have four possible values:
purpose:
energy:
form:
target:
2133 would create a cloud of darkness that engulfs an area. 4214 would bring an item to life. 1222 would help an ally stop bleeding
1114 would keep a torch/flashlight/lightbulb/ect going longer than it usually would, I think
I love this! It kinda reminds me a bit of the TTRPG Ars Magica's system of nouns and verbs, but with way less crunch so it would be much easier to come up with stuff on the fly
This is such a fun idea. Straight up had me developing a whole thing based on it. Hell yes.
1111: make your body's illumination constant, messing with everyone's depth perception.
2222: exsanguinate
3333: intangible heat pump (actually useful?)
4444: accelerate object
