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On the FSFS homepage I have the quote:



Another way I like to think about it is this: fantasy doesn't explain, science fiction does. But I guess not all science fiction gives explanations. I think there is a gut feeling with this sort of thing. If it is magic then it is probably fantasy. If there is technology it is probably sci-fi.

An alien is something that isn't native to that place or planet. So weird creatures in a fantasy land are only alien if they came from another planet. Depending on how you describe their arrival and technology dictates whether it is fantasy or sci-fi, I guess.

Thanks,
Matt

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