This is a great post. I have only tried world building once (outside of the, you know, "reality-based" worlds in plain ole fiction) - and it is HARD. You don't realize how much physics, philosophy, biology, myth, and every other rule-based system goes into making something that makes sense for what a character would do at any given moment! And when you do it well, you're reader doesn't notice a thing. Jemisin is great at it. And Watership Down is a beloved fave. As is Beneville.
Susan, this is fascinating. Even though I had no idea what RPGs are, so looked it up. You really do live in a different world and I look forward to your educating me about your different worlds and your creative process. O Brave New World that has Susan creating it. :-)
Thanks so much. RPGs are an awesome collaborative storytelling hobby. There are so many beyond Dungeons & Dragons. I tend to prefer the ones that center narrative and roleplay over game mechanics and combat. My Wednesday night RPG group is focused on exploring those kinds of games and we have created some really amazing, imaginative and moving stories together.
I have dragged many of my peers to the table, so watch out!
This is a great post. I have only tried world building once (outside of the, you know, "reality-based" worlds in plain ole fiction) - and it is HARD. You don't realize how much physics, philosophy, biology, myth, and every other rule-based system goes into making something that makes sense for what a character would do at any given moment! And when you do it well, you're reader doesn't notice a thing. Jemisin is great at it. And Watership Down is a beloved fave. As is Beneville.
Susan, this is fascinating. Even though I had no idea what RPGs are, so looked it up. You really do live in a different world and I look forward to your educating me about your different worlds and your creative process. O Brave New World that has Susan creating it. :-)
Well, RPGs are just the most fun ever! Whether played with a group or solo, it is a wonderful way to create and tell stories.
Thanks so much. RPGs are an awesome collaborative storytelling hobby. There are so many beyond Dungeons & Dragons. I tend to prefer the ones that center narrative and roleplay over game mechanics and combat. My Wednesday night RPG group is focused on exploring those kinds of games and we have created some really amazing, imaginative and moving stories together.
I have dragged many of my peers to the table, so watch out!
Yay! Can't wait to read the world you build. Ready for the ride!
Getting it all set up!