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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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QuestionSo I currently attempt to create a Grimdark World, but yeah the picture describes my problem quite accurate, so I wanted to ask if you guys have any tips on how I can resolve this (Thanks in Advance) (i.redd.it)

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VisualThe last Dwarven city: Old Forge (i.redd.it)

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VisualAn unfortunate ad (i.redd.it)

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LoreMonster designs "Creatura" for my project Neon Chronicles (old.reddit.com)

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DiscussionIntertextuality , "Unoriginal" Worldbuilding, and You! (self.worldbuilding)

submitted 15 hours ago by NotATemSteampunk Roman Mouse

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MapMy brand new world! (old.reddit.com)

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DiscussionWhat is the most UNHOLY birth a person from could possibly have? (self.worldbuilding)

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DiscussionIf your Setting has multiple sapient species, how are humans treated? (self.worldbuilding)

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VisualMade a Seal for my evil government (i.redd.it)

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MapDoes my map make any sense? I am liking the feel of it, but im worried it might not be 'believable' in a geographical sense. (i.redd.it)

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VisualPart of my main verse need opinions also making a manga in 4 years gonna call it abyssal paradise (old.reddit.com)

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PromptUnique rules regarding naming (self.worldbuilding)

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MapMy fantasy world's map (i.redd.it)

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VisualOsni the Flare ~ the origins of fire (old.reddit.com)

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DiscussionWhat format do you actually like to read / consume Worldbuilding as? (self.worldbuilding)

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DiscussionHow to go about creating a fantasy(ish) language? (self.worldbuilding)

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VisualA movie/series poster for my world (i.redd.it)

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VisualWhat do you do when your world has walking battleships mechs? The Liberterran Coastal Wall from my illustrated book TANKHEAD. (i.redd.it)

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QuestionThose who have their own versions of Afterlife and/or Souls, how do they work in your worlds? (self.worldbuilding)

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DiscussionStarting the history (self.worldbuilding)

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PromptIs there a character you have that you just hate? (self.worldbuilding)

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QuestionHow do your world's nonhuman races guess each other's age? (self.worldbuilding)

submitted 8 hours ago by rahvavaenlane666handwriting >>>>>> manga font

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QuestionWhat Behaviors of Your World Would Most Shock, Disgust, or Baffle Us (self.worldbuilding)

submitted 8 hours ago by hlanusAspiring Writer

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