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World Anvil Worldbuilding Podcast World Anvil founders Janet (writer, worldbuilder, nutcase) and Dimitris (GM, worldbuilding wizard, techmonkey)
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Are you worldbuilding for homebrew RPG campaigns, novels, game development, films or anything else? Then you're in the right place! Designed to educate, inspire and entertain, World Anvil's founders - writer & RPG designer Janet Forbes and Gamemaster and RPG designer Dimitris chat with creators and academics about the brass tacks of worldbuilding, exploring a new theme each month. Expect topics like novel writing and short stories, game design, Cultures and Societies, Settlements and their needs, Myths and Legends and how to avoid worldbuilding plotholes in this inspiring weekly podcast! If you want to ask questions or leave comments, you can find us on Twitter @worldanvil or email us a hello@worldanvil.com. And if you get inspired, head over to www.worldanvil.com to start worldbuilding for free! Now grab your hammer.... AND GO WORLDBUILD!
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Episode 34, part 1: Kitchen Sink Fantasy Worldbuilding
Is your world everything-and-the-kitchen-sink? And is that even a bad thing? In this episode, Janet interviews Peter Chiykowski creator of the award-winning webcomic Rock Paper Cynic, and The Story Engine Deck of writing prompts. They discuss Fantasy Kitchen Sink worldbuilding - what is it, what are the problems it can cause, and how to fix it.
Links:
https://lookitspeter.com/
https://rockpapercynic.com/
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Episode 34, part 2: Kitchen Sink Fantasy Worldbuilding
Is your world everything-and-the-kitchen-sink? And is that even a bad thing? In this episode, Janet interviews Peter Chiykowski creator of the award-winning webcomic Rock Paper Cynic, and The Story Engine Deck of writing prompts. They discuss Fantasy Kitchen Sink worldbuilding - what is it, what are the problems it can cause, and how to fix it.
Links:
https://lookitspeter.com/
https://rockpapercynic.com/
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Episode 35, part 1: Adapting Real World Cultures with Basheer Ghouse
Worldbuilding inspired by real world cultures - and how to get it right!? 😅
In this episode, Janet chats with the AMAZING Basheer Ghouse, expert worldbuilder and RPG writer who's worked for Pathfinder, Kobold Press & Wizards of the Coast. Learn all about how to adapt real world cultures to create fasctinating and unique cultures for your own worlds.
Links:
Guns Blazing Kickstarter
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Episode 35, part 2: Adapting Real World Cultures with Basheer Ghouse
World building inspired by real world cultures - and how to get it right!? 😅
In this episode, Janet chats with the AMAZING Basheer Ghouse, expert worldbuilder and RPG writer who's worked for Pathfinder, Kobold Press & Wizards of the Coast. Learn all about how to adapt real world cultures to create fasctinating and unique cultures for your own worlds.
Links:
Guns Blazing Kickstarter
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Episode 36, part 1: Avoiding GM Burnout with Dead Aussie Gamer
What is GM burnout?
What causes it?
How can you prevent or solve it?
In this episode, Janet talks with Pro-GM and all round amazing person Dead Aussie Gamer about GMing experiences and how to build a set of DM tools beat the burn out!
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Website
YouTube
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Episode 36, part 2: Avoiding GM Burnout with Dead Aussie Gamer
What is GM burnout?
What causes it?
How can you prevent or solve it?
In this episode, Janet talks with Pro-GM and all round amazing person Dead Aussie Gamer about GMing experiences and how to create a set of DM tools to beat the burn out!
Links:
Website
YouTube
Twitch
Customer Reviews
Great podcast
I’ve only listened to about 5 episodes so far, but they cover really important information on world building that will come in handy for those who have a story to tell. Heard about you guys from “hello future me” on YouTube! I look forward to trying out the website.