Brandon Sanderson analyzes the "power creep" storytelling problem that challenged Game of Thrones

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Brandon Sanderson analyzes a key storytelling challenge in epic fantasy that Game of Thrones eventually struggled with: the "power creep" problem where escalating stakes and ever-greater threats become unsustainable. Sanderson explains how fantasy series often start with relatable, grounded conflicts but must continually raise the stakes, leading to world-ending threats that lose emotional resonance. He contrasts this with approaches that keep stories character-focused and grounded despite high stakes, offering insights into narrative structure and why some fantasy series succeed or fail in their later installments.

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