Whenever you're dealing with fantasy, and you're doing…
“Whenever you're dealing with fantasy, and you're doing vampires or anything that is not too based in reality, and you try to base it in reality, you have so much of a greater chance of sounding hokey.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Attempting to ground fantasy in reality can make the story feel forced and unrealistic.
In simple terms: Making fantasy too realistic can seem cheesy.
Balance imagination with believable details.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- screenwriting
- game design
- role‑playing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How much realism is appropriate?
- What techniques keep fantasy engaging?
Too much realism can break immersion.