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Probably pretty dead since you couldn't have planets with stable orbits.
Variable gravity means its not our universe, So anything is possible.
Maybe the world is on the back of a turtle etc.
I was thinking exactly the same thing, discworld absolutely came to mind thinking about how space might work in this world
Excuse me? Starfield tells me that gravity drives are just around the cornerβ¦
If we don't know what gravity does in this other universe, than talking about variable gravity would pointless.
It is called fiction. They are making it up, the only rules are the ones they decide work for the story.
It can be whatever they want.
See Star wars fighters flying in space like ww2 fighter planes flying in atmosphere.
In fantasy sure. Doesn't work that well for science-fiction, at least if you want it to be good.
Ah, A Critic!
And one who can judge without actually reading the story.
Impressive skill...
Is Star Wars SF or Fantasy in your world?
I did literally state it was fantasy in the post