Category: Worldbuilding
Worldbuilding Communication: tying your world toge...
Posted by Janet Forbes | Jun 24, 2023 | Worldbuilding | 3 |
Power in Worldbuilding: Need, Agency, and Action
Posted by Janet Forbes | Jun 3, 2023 | Worldbuilding | 5 |
Inner Worlds & Inner Peace: Mental Health Mon...
Posted by Kat French | May 6, 2023 | Worldbuilding, Writing Advice | 0 |
Hard and soft worldbuilding: know the difference!
Posted by Roc Humet | Mar 15, 2023 | Interviews, Worldbuilding | 0 |
5 examples of fantasy history to inspire you!
Posted by Roc Humet | Sep 3, 2022 | Pro Tips, Worldbuilding | 0 |
Adapting Real-World Cultures for Worldbuilding
by Roc Humet | Aug 16, 2023 | Interviews, Worldbuilding | 0 |
The biggest inspiration for worldbuilding is the real world, so many of us turn to real-world...
Read MoreHow to create a matriarchy in worldbuilding
by Ioanna | Aug 9, 2023 | Interviews, Worldbuilding | 0 |
Have you ever considered worldbuilding a matriarchy? Are there any such examples in history and...
Read MoreHow to make Kitchen Sink Worldbuilding work!
by Ioanna | Jul 19, 2023 | Interviews, Worldbuilding, Writing Advice | 0 |
During the initial phase of the worldbuilding process, it is very common to start brainstorming...
Read MoreWorldbuilding Communication: tying your world together
by Janet Forbes | Jun 24, 2023 | Worldbuilding | 3 |
If my house burns down while I’m out of the country (touch wood) how soon would I know? In today’s...
Read MoreThe Power of Relics: Using history in your worldbuilding
by Janet Forbes | Jun 15, 2023 | Worldbuilding | 0 |
Why build history in your world? Don’t get me wrong, I love a good worldbuilding timeline. But...
Read MoreFrontiers in worldbuilding; the edge of the unknown
by Janet Forbes | Jun 7, 2023 | Worldbuilding | 6 |
Frontiers are boundaries, lines, or spaces where two things, often political or geographical...
Read MorePower in Worldbuilding: Need, Agency, and Action
by Janet Forbes | Jun 3, 2023 | Worldbuilding | 5 |
Power—of many kinds—is one of the most critical driving dynamic forces within a world setting. And...
Read MoreInner Worlds & Inner Peace: Mental Health Month
by Kat French | May 6, 2023 | Worldbuilding, Writing Advice | 0 |
May is Mental Health Awareness Month in the US. That makes it a great time to check in, both with...
Read MoreHow to Turn Your TTRPG Game Into a Novel
by worldanvil | Apr 14, 2023 | GM & DM Advice, Worldbuilding, Writing Advice | 1 |
This is a guest post written by Jenn Lyons, twice-nominated Astounding Award finalist who lives in...
Read MoreRPG & DnD Scene-Setting: Ideas for One-Shots
by worldanvil | Mar 30, 2023 | GM & DM Advice, Worldbuilding | 0 |
Setting the scene for any adventure is critical. It draws players into your story, sets...
Read MoreRewarding Your Players with an Epic Final Boss Fight
by worldanvil | Mar 30, 2023 | GM & DM Advice, Worldbuilding | 0 |
Congratulations on reaching the end of your one-shot adventure! Your players have survived many...
Read MoreEncounter Ideas for your DnD or RPG One-Shot
by worldanvil | Mar 30, 2023 | GM & DM Advice, Worldbuilding | 0 |
One-shots are a great way to introduce new players to Dungeons & Dragons or other RPGs, and to...
Read MoreHard and soft worldbuilding: know the difference!
by Roc Humet | Mar 15, 2023 | Interviews, Worldbuilding | 0 |
Everybody approaches worldbuilding differently, but knowing where you fall in the hard vs. soft...
Read MoreFallout Food Recipes for Real – making a meal for my Fallout RPG Game
by Janet Forbes | Feb 20, 2023 | Fantasy Food | 5 |
I LOVE food and I LOVE games – so when my RPG gaming group decided to do a Christmas Fallout...
Read MoreHow to write an elevator pitch for your world!
by worldanvil | Nov 11, 2022 | Worldbuilding | 0 |
Elevator pitches—a concise description of an entire world in about 30 seconds. That’s the...
Read More5 examples of fantasy history to inspire you!
by Roc Humet | Sep 3, 2022 | Pro Tips, Worldbuilding | 0 |
Creating history for your world can seem a daunting task, but it’s totally worth it! Not...
Read MoreHow to kickstart your world | Sage Spotlight
by Roc Humet | Aug 3, 2022 | Pro Tips, Sage Spotlight | 0 |
Crowdfunding your world (with Kickstarter or otherwise) is a big step for many creators, but it...
Read MoreHow to write a D&D campaign setting
by Roc Humet | Jul 8, 2022 | Pro Tips, Worldbuilding | 0 |
So, you want to write your own campaign setting for D&D 5e? Or maybe you’re creating...
Read More31 Days of Worldbuilding Ideas
by Janet Forbes | Jul 1, 2022 | Worldbuilding | 0 |
Are you looking for some inspiration to expand your fictional world? Sometimes, it can be hard to...
Read More5+ BEST BARDS and how to make a bard!
by Janet Forbes | Jan 11, 2022 | Worldbuilding | 9 |
Need some inspiration for your bard? Let’s take a look at our favorite bards in fiction,...
Read More5 DM tips for making DnD travel interesting!
by Janet Forbes | Dec 17, 2021 | Worldbuilding | 7 |
Travel is a part of so many campaigns and adventure stories. After all, it’s called the...
Read MoreThis is the best of World Anvil 2021!
by Roc Humet | Dec 13, 2021 | Announcements, Worldbuilding | 0 |
Want to be inspired, impressed, and amazed by some of the best worldbuilding there is? As the year...
Read More5 tips for making your own DnD class… and any TTRPG!
by Janet Forbes | Dec 10, 2021 | Worldbuilding | 0 |
Making your own class—whether for DnD, Pathfinder, or any other class-based tabletop RPG system—is...
Read MoreHow to make DnD magic items your players will ADORE!
by Janet Forbes | Dec 2, 2021 | Worldbuilding | 0 |
Magic items can completely change how your RPG campaign works! They’re a great way to reward...
Read MoreHow to start worldbuilding with the Worldbuilding Meta
by worldanvil | Oct 1, 2021 | Tutorials, Worldbuilding | 0 |
If you’re wondering how to start worldbuilding, whether it’s starting a new world...
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