Chapter 3Worldbuilding
• Macro- vs. Micro-Level Worldbuilding: Where to Begin?
• Worldbuilding, Research, and Inspiration
• Building Realistic and Fantastical Worlds for RPGs
• How Players Can Experience Your World
• Chris Avellone’s (Obsidian Entertainment) interview
• Notes
Worldbuilding is a term often associated with science fiction and fantasy settings, where writers literally must decide the history and geography of entirely fictional worlds. But in a broader sense, all writers must engage in worldbuilding, detailing the unique setting where their story takes place. ...
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