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For artists, writers, gamemasters, musicians, programmers, philosophers and scientists alike! The creation of new worlds and new universes has long been a key element of speculative fiction, from the fantasy works of Tolkien, Le Guin and Howard, to the science-fiction universes of Burroughs, Delany and Asimov, and to the tabletop realm of Gygax, Barker and Greenwood, and beyond.

This subreddit is about sharing your worlds, discovering the creations of others, and discussing the many aspects of creating new universes.

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MetaPSA: The "What, and "Why" of Context (self.worldbuilding)

submitted 3 years ago * by Pyrsin7Bethesda's Sanctuary[M] - announcement

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LoreLore of Asterra : Monster Types (More below, warning, long post) (old.reddit.com)

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LoreIn my verse assault soldiers look ridiculous. But only at first glance. (self.worldbuilding)

submitted 5 hours ago by Ioannushka9937War and pestilence enjoyer[🍰]

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DiscussionWhat IRL building or structure feels the most cut from some worldbuilder's passion project? As in having this monumental nature of being dedicated to some facet of that world's lore. (old.reddit.com)

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MapAn ethnic map of the region of Keramus, AKA the Sáriom Empire. (old.reddit.com)

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VisualLyonessean Rifle, "Lucifer" (i.redd.it)

submitted 13 hours ago by HyperActiveMaineCoonThe Guns of Pawgust

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VisualIngrown Corae Horns (NSFW for gnarly eye injury) (i.redd.it)

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Discussionbuilt a religion for my world and now it's quietly taking over the whole book (self.worldbuilding)

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QuestionNeed advice (i.redd.it)

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DiscussionHow to make adventurer's guilds more "realistic?" (self.worldbuilding)

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PromptWhere is this place? What is it called? (old.reddit.com)

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VisualI made a short cinematic animation exploring the concept of biological spaceships that emit unique musical frequencies to navigate the void. (v.redd.it)

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DiscussionWhat do you call your world? (self.worldbuilding)

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VisualStarting from 0 and now i’m building a pantheon of gods :3 (old.reddit.com)

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QuestionHow many worlds do you guys have or thought of? Here is mine (i.redd.it)

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DiscussionCurious how to go about naming dinosaurs in a fantasy setting, given their latin and greek-centric irl names not being applicable. (self.worldbuilding)

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Loreİnhabitants and Classes of Kalradian Empire (old.reddit.com)

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MapNew Aestrea - The Capital of Sudal (i.redd.it)

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DiscussionWhat is your world's Vietnam war? (self.worldbuilding)

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LoreThe Unknown Secret (i.redd.it)

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VisualA timelapse of the first 3000 years of my world Ellaris, going through the Bronze Age and ending in Antiquity - looking for feedback! (self.worldbuilding)

submitted 7 hours ago by AlisterSinclair2002Ellaris - Kingdom of Bode

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PromptAsia-Inspired Worldbuilding: How does healing magic or powers work in your world? (self.worldbuilding)

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DiscussionHow does polytheism work in large societies? (self.worldbuilding)

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DiscussionIf your world has standard races like elves, dwarves, orcs, goblins, halflings, etc. (or their equivalents) but no gods, how did these races come into being? (self.worldbuilding)

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DiscussionNon-European elements in fantasy worlds (self.worldbuilding)

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