I'm not saying it can't be done well, but I guess all else being equal I just prefer Sci-Fi settings over Fantasy settings so if magic is just taking the place of technology I'd rather it not. A fantasy setting without mysterious magic just feels video-gamey to me; I wouldn't mind it as much if it wasn't so ubiquitous.
I feel like China Mireille's Bas-Lag setting might suit your tastes better. They have the magic as science thing, but more in the 19th century science way.
I'm not saying it can't be done well, but I guess all else being equal I just prefer Sci-Fi settings over Fantasy settings so if magic is just taking the place of technology I'd rather it not. A fantasy setting without mysterious magic just feels video-gamey to me; I wouldn't mind it as much if it wasn't so ubiquitous.
Don't get me wrong, it has to be done well
And just because people know how the magic works doesn't mean this character knows
I feel like China Mireille's Bas-Lag setting might suit your tastes better. They have the magic as science thing, but more in the 19th century science way.