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Plan your next Sort of Magic session
Our independent guide breaks down Sort of Magic’s systems, offering observations that let you decide how to approach sorting, spell selection, and co‑op without relying on hidden shortcuts or undocumented mechanics.
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Spell Impact Test
In a single room, try each spell separately and note how many trips you make to place items. Compare Insight, Assemble, Homing Sense, and Auto Shelving to see which reduces repetitive movement for you.
- Take advantage of the lack of timers to explore each room fully before placing items.
- When co‑op, discuss which object categories each player will focus on to reduce duplicate effort.
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Room‑by‑Room Comparison
Play through each of the six rooms without spells, then replay with your favorite spell active. Observe differences in restoration speed and which object types benefit most from magical assistance.
- Group similar items before heading to their storage area to cut down on back‑and‑forth trips.
- Observe the visual design of each object to quickly identify its correct destination.
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Co‑op Role Assignment
When playing with friends, assign each player a distinct object category—books, potions, ingredients, or brooms. Record how this division affects overall cleanup time versus a free‑for‑all approach.
- Try Insight early in larger rooms to locate scattered items quickly.
- Use Auto Shelving when your inventory is full to place all items in bulk.
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Bulk Placement Observation
Carry multiple items before returning to a storage spot, then activate Auto Shelving. Note the time saved compared to placing each item individually, highlighting the bulk‑placement advantage.
- Finish a room before moving on to see the full visual impact of your cleanup.
- Notice any new object types when entering a room and adjust your spell choice accordingly.
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Pacing Experiment
Since there are no timers, try a relaxed walk‑through versus a focused rapid sort. Reflect on how each pacing style influences your sense of accomplishment and enjoyment.
- Communicate which spell each player will focus on to cover multiple sorting aids simultaneously.
- Assign each player a specific object category to avoid overlap and speed up overall cleanup.
