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World Anvil Worldbuilding Podcast

World Anvil Worldbuilding Podcast

World Anvil founders Janet (writer, worldbuilder, nutcase) and Dimitris (GM, worldbuilding wizard, techmonkey)

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 [email protected]. 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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World Anvil Worldbuilding Podcast - Fantasy Worldbuilding: Inverting the Tropes with Amanda Hamon & Gail Carriger
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10/04/23 • 63 min

Welcome to a special Bonus Season! Enjoy these sessions from this year's Worldbuilding Con!

No genre is more closely associated with Worldbuilding than fantasy. Unfortunately, this can create a temptation to “play the hits,” following established tropes at the cost of innovation. In this session, we’ll discuss how to subvert audience expectations and deliver a fantasy world that’s both satisfying and surprising. Join Janet and Worldbuilding Con guests Gail Carriger and Amanda Hamon as they discuss fantasy worldbuilding:

  • What is a trope?
  • What is your favorite or most hated fantasy trope?
  • What are the benefits of subverting or inverting a trope?
  • What are the drawbacks of subverting or inverting a trope?
  • How can we identify and handle problematic tropes?
  • How can you deliver a surprising yet satisfying fantasy world?
  • When does a trope become a cliche?
  • Final advice

🎙️Speakers:

Gail Carriger has multiple NYT bestsellers and millions of books in print in dozens of different languages. She writes book hugs - comedies of manners mixed with urban fantasy (and sexy queer joy as GL Carriger). She is best known for the Parasol Protectorate and Finishing School series. She was once an archaeologist and is fond of shoes, octopuses, and tea.

Amanda Hamon is a Senior Designer leading the production of Dungeons & Dragons books for Wizards of the Coast. An award-winning tabletop game designer, developer, writer, and editor, her work has appeared in dozens of releases from numerous publishers, including Wizards of the Coast, Paizo, and Kobold Press, and across many game systems, including D&D, Pathfinder, and Starfinder. The most recent title Amanda led is Wizards of the Coast’s Keys from the Golden Vault, an anthology of D&D heist adventures that released in February. She is the former Editorial Director for Kobold Press as well as the former managing developer and a co-creator of the Starfinder RPG by Paizo. She has appeared at dozens of events and on streams as a Game Master and player, and her weirdness knows no parallel. Amanda is absolutely not three opossums in a trench coat, though you can find her making screeching noises on Twitter at @amandahamon.

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World Anvil Worldbuilding Podcast - Episode 28, part 1: Hard vs. Soft Worldbuilding with Andy Law
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03/15/23 • 32 min

Hard and soft worldbuilding describe the approach or method you use when worldbuilding. If you've heard of the terms pantsing and plotting when talking about writing, it's a similar concept! Hard worldbuilding is more methodical, it has a defined process you follow, almost like a blueprint. Soft worldbuilding, on the other hand, is more organic and fully relies on improvisation and figuring it out as you go. We interviewed Andy Law, from Rookery Publications, to learn more about this.

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World Anvil Worldbuilding Podcast - Episode 27, part 2: How to Create an RPG System

Episode 27, part 2: How to Create an RPG System

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03/08/23 • 35 min

Part 2! Creating an entire RPG system is a very rewarding experience, as you're able to create a game exactly how you want it! But it's also a big endeavour, which is easy to get overwhelmed by. So Janet interviewed Celeste Conowitch and Jack Caesar, two incredible RPG game designers, to get their thoughts on the matter!

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World Anvil Worldbuilding Podcast - Episode 27, part 1: How to Create an RPG System

Episode 27, part 1: How to Create an RPG System

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03/08/23 • 32 min

Creating an entire RPG system is a very rewarding experience, as you're able to create a game exactly how you want it! But it's also a big endeavour, which is easy to get overwhelmed by. So Janet interviewed Celeste Conowitch and Jack Caesar, two incredible RPG game designers, to get their thoughts on the matter!

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World Anvil Worldbuilding Podcast - Episode 28, part 2: Hard vs. Soft Worldbuilding with Andy Law
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03/15/23 • 31 min

Part 2! Hard and soft worldbuilding describe the approach or method you use when worldbuilding. If you've heard of the terms pantsing and plotting when talking about writing, it's a similar concept! Hard worldbuilding is more methodical, it has a defined process you follow, almost like a blueprint. Soft worldbuilding, on the other hand, is more organic and fully relies on improvisation and figuring it out as you go. We interviewed Andy Law, from Rookery Publications, to learn more about this!

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World Anvil Worldbuilding Podcast - Episode 26, part 2: Creating Great Battle Maps (Even If You Can't Draw)
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03/01/23 • 33 min

Part 2!

In this episode, we’re revealing the secrets to Making a Great Battle Map! Our special guest is Till Lammer, CEO and Founder of Dungeon Fog! We're talking about where to set your battles in DnD and RPG games - and how to make sure the location will create a great experience in play. You can make the most amazing battle map in the world, but if the area you choose isn’t interesting - your map’s going to be boring! So what makes a battle scene interesting to map and to fight?

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World Anvil Worldbuilding Podcast - Episode 26 part 1: Creating Great Battle Maps (Even If You Can't Draw)
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03/01/23 • 34 min

In this episode, we’re revealing the secrets to Making a Great Battle Map! Our special guest is Till Lammer, CEO and Founder of Dungeon Fog! We're talking about where to set your battles in DnD and RPG games - and how to make sure the location will create a great experience in play. You can make the most amazing battle map in the world, but if the area you choose isn’t interesting - your map’s going to be boring! So what makes a battle scene interesting to map and to fight?

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Are you in the mood... for worldbuilding? Join Janet and our guest Peter Chiykowski of Rock, Paper, Cynic and The Story Engine Deck as we talk about the elements of mood, tone and theme in worldbuilding. These subtle aspects can have a huge impact on how people experience your world - here's how to use them with intention!

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Are you in the mood... for worldbuilding? Join Janet and our guest Peter Chiykowski of Rock, Paper, Cynic and The Story Engine Deck as we talk about the elements of mood, tone and theme in worldbuilding. These subtle aspects can have a huge impact on how people experience your world - here's how to use them with intention!

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World Anvil Worldbuilding Podcast - Episode 25, part 1: How to Make a Monster with Celeste Conowitch
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02/23/23 • 29 min

The Monster Manual is an awesome resource to set the stakes of your game, but what if you want something more personalized? Maybe you have your own custom setting, or your players might be experienced enough to know what all the monsters can do. By creating new ones, you’ll re-infuse a true sense of wonder to your world! Join Janet Forbes and Celeste Conowitch, Senior Game Designer at Kobold Press, as they discuss How to Make a Monster!

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How many episodes does World Anvil Worldbuilding Podcast have?

World Anvil Worldbuilding Podcast currently has 110 episodes available.

What topics does World Anvil Worldbuilding Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Writer, Scifi, Homebrew, Worldbuilding, How To, Author, Podcasts, Books, Education, Arts, Fantasy, Rpg and Ttrpg.

What is the most popular episode on World Anvil Worldbuilding Podcast?

The episode title 'Fantasy Worldbuilding: Inverting the Tropes with Amanda Hamon & Gail Carriger' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on World Anvil Worldbuilding Podcast?

The average episode length on World Anvil Worldbuilding Podcast is 34 minutes.

How often are episodes of World Anvil Worldbuilding Podcast released?

Episodes of World Anvil Worldbuilding Podcast are typically released every 12 hours.

When was the first episode of World Anvil Worldbuilding Podcast?

The first episode of World Anvil Worldbuilding Podcast was released on Sep 25, 2019.

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