Is there an incongruous distribution of magic?

[jaif]

To the OP:

It seems to me that there is a far from equal representation of each magic type in the whole game,..

Yes, we agree. Why is that important? To me, an uneven distribution of type adds character.

-Jeff

[Kristoffer O]

This is correct. There are different types of magic prevalent during the different eras. Fire is less common in all three IIRC, as is blood. Not sure, but IIRC earth is more common early on. Astral gets more common later on.

[HotNifeThruButr]

Kristoffer O said:
This is correct. There are different types of magic prevalent during the different eras. Fire is less common in all three IIRC, as is blood. Not sure, but IIRC earth is more common early on. Astral gets more common later on.

Ooo. That saves me from going to count all the eras.

I'm curious, though, whether the unequal distribution is a design decision or whether it just turned out that way after you guys made a bunch of different nations.

And is there any plan to even them out? Because sometimes I open up the game and just think to myself, "I want to play a Fire nation today," but realize I dislike my options intensely.

[VedalkenBear]

HotNife: I believe the common answer to that is, 'Mod your own.' I actually have about 3 ideas for mods right now, one of which I'm surprised no one else has done yet.