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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,

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32:18

Episode 48, part 2: Solo Journaling RPGs with Anna...

World Anvil Worldbuilding Podcast ·

2024/06/19

The biggest villain in tabletop RPGs is ... scheduling. But what if you could play a satisfying roleplaying game all on your own? Solo Journaling RPGs have taken off in recent years, and today Janet has acclaimed game designer Anna Blackwell, creator of Apothecaria, DELVE, and the upcoming For Small Creatures Such As We to talk about what makes these games special.

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31:15

Episode 48, part 1: Solo Journaling RPGs with Anna...

World Anvil Worldbuilding Podcast ·

2024/06/19

The biggest villain in tabletop RPGs is ... scheduling. But what if you could play a satisfying roleplaying game all on your own? Solo Journaling RPGs have taken off in recent years, and today Janet has acclaimed game designer Anna Blackwell, creator of Apothecaria, DELVE, and the upcoming For Small Creatures Such As We to talk about what makes these games special.

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34:24

Episode 47, part 2: Pulp Fiction Genre

World Anvil Worldbuilding Podcast ·

2024/06/12

What IS Pulp Fiction? In this episode Janet talks with authors Trip Galey and Chris McCartney of Bona Books about unpacking this action-packed genre! What are the common tropes that make pulp AWESOME?! And how do we reinvent Pulp without the Problems?

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29:51

Episode 47, part 1: Pulp Fiction Genre

World Anvil Worldbuilding Podcast ·

2024/06/12

What IS Pulp Fiction? In this episode Janet talks with authors Trip Galey and Chris McCartney of Bona Books about unpacking this action-packed genre! What are the common tropes that make pulp AWESOME?! And how do we reinvent Pulp without the Problems?

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29:29

Episode 46, part 2: Designing Fantasy Castles with...

World Anvil Worldbuilding Podcast ·

2024/06/05

Worldbuilding Fantasy Castles with Wolfgang Baur!❤️ 🏰 Where should your castles be on the map? 🗺️ 🏰 What does everyone forget when worldbuilding castles? 🤔 🏰 How do you STORM a fantasy castle... or defend one!? 🐉 🧙 Janet (founder and CEO of World Anvil) chats with castle fanatic and Ennie Award-winning worldbuilding expert Wolfgang Baur (Founder and CEO of Kobold Pres), digging into the foundations of castles, figuring out the turrets of their troubles, and lowering the drawbridge to reveal

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33:20

Episode 46, part 1: Designing Fantasy Castles with...

World Anvil Worldbuilding Podcast ·

2024/06/05

Worldbuilding Fantasy Castles with Wolfgang Baur!❤️ 🏰 Where should your castles be on the map? 🗺️ 🏰 What does everyone forget when worldbuilding castles? 🤔 🏰 How do you STORM a fantasy castle... or defend one!? 🐉 🧙 Janet (founder and CEO of World Anvil) chats with castle fanatic and Ennie Award-winning worldbuilding expert Wolfgang Baur (Founder and CEO of Kobold Pres), digging into the foundations of castles, figuring out the turrets of their troubles, and lowering the drawbridge to reveal

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39:05

Episode 45, part 2: Character First Plotting and...

World Anvil Worldbuilding Podcast ·

2024/05/29

Hannah Nicole Maehrer's debut release, Assistant to the Villain, started out as a series of TikTok sketches. Janet sits down with her to talk about building a novel's worth of plot character-first, and using episodic formats to develop characters, settings, and plot for a longer work. They also discuss building a platform and connecting with readers on social media.

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29:10

Episode 45, part 1: Character First Plotting and...

World Anvil Worldbuilding Podcast ·

2024/05/29

Hannah Nicole Maehrer's debut release, Assistant to the Villain, started out as a series of TikTok sketches. Janet sits down with her to talk about building a novel's worth of plot character-first, and using episodic formats to develop characters, settings, and plot for a longer work. They also discuss building a platform and connecting with readers on social media.

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31:39

Episode 44, part 2: The Undying Appeal of Vampires...

World Anvil Worldbuilding Podcast ·

2024/05/22

Vampires! Their undying appeal is unquestioned. But how can writers, gamemasters and tabletop RPG players inject new life into these monstrous heroes in games and fiction? Join Janet as she sits down with Jason Carl, brand marketing manager for Vampire: The Masquerade, to talk about fresh approaches to writing vampires!

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33:07

Episode 44, part 1: The Undying Appeal of Vampires...

World Anvil Worldbuilding Podcast ·

2024/05/22

Vampires! Their undying appeal is unquestioned. But how can writers, gamemasters and tabletop RPG players inject new life into these monstrous heroes in games and fiction? Join Janet as she sits down with Jason Carl, brand marketing manager for Vampire: The Masquerade, to talk about fresh approaches to writing vampires!

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25:19

Episode 43, part 2: Collaborative Writing & Space...

World Anvil Worldbuilding Podcast ·

2024/05/15

In this episode, we're talking about science fiction worldbuilding, collaborative writing, and creating a crew of lovable misfits with Tracy Wolff & Nina Croft, bestselling authors of Star Bringer!

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32:27

Episode 43, part 1: Collaborative Writing & Space...

World Anvil Worldbuilding Podcast ·

2024/05/15

In this episode, we're talking about science fiction worldbuilding, collaborative writing, and creating a crew of lovable misfits with Tracy Wolff & Nina Croft, bestselling authors of Star Bringer!

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42:04

Episode 42, part 2: Mood, Tone, Theme & Genre in...

World Anvil Worldbuilding Podcast ·

2024/05/08

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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34:18

Episode 42, part 1: Mood, Tone, Theme & Genre in...

World Anvil Worldbuilding Podcast ·

2024/05/08

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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45:46

Dark Worldbuilding: Bringing the Shadows to Your...

World Anvil Worldbuilding Podcast ·

2023/10/04

Welcome to a special Bonus Season! Enjoy these sessions from this year's Worldbuilding Con! Tone, mood and aesthetic are all elements that can be used to differentiate your world. Join us for a lively discussion on how to add a darker edge to your worldbuilding efforts. Learn how careful placement of the shadows in your world can add depth, and help your world feel more realistic - or more fantastical. Does genre affect worldbuilding? Are some naturally darker than others? What lures us to dark

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51:38

Magic Systems in Worldbuilding with Keith Baker,...

World Anvil Worldbuilding Podcast ·

2023/10/04

Welcome to a special Bonus Season! Enjoy these sessions from this year's Worldbuilding Con! Our panel of experts is ready to bring the magic! Join us as we think through the mechanics of magic systems. Consider how different magic systems affect combat balance and action economy in gaming. Learn how different styles of magic can contribute to your fictional world’s overall theme and premise. Where do you start with creating a magic system? What are the essential elements of a magic system? How

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48:46

When to Stop Worldbuilding with Chris Fox, Jason...

World Anvil Worldbuilding Podcast ·

2023/10/04

Welcome to a special Bonus Season! Enjoy these sessions from this year's Worldbuilding Con! It’s easy to get carried away by the desire to fully flesh out your fictional world. Our panel of industry experts will explain how much worldbuilding is enough - and how to deliver it for maximum impact, while avoiding the dreaded “exposition infodump prologue.” Why do we need to stop worldbuilding? What worldbuilding elements should be going on the page? What tricks create the illusion of deep

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01:03:07

Fantasy Worldbuilding: Inverting the Tropes with...

World Anvil Worldbuilding Podcast ·

2023/10/04

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

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53:03

Geography in Worldbuilding: from Map to Myth to Magic...

World Anvil Worldbuilding Podcast ·

2023/10/04

Welcome to a special Bonus Season! Enjoy these sessions from this year's Worldbuilding Con! Geography is the literal foundation of your worldbuilding. Join us for this foray into the forests, deserts, mountains and oceans of your imagination. From mapmaking to natural disasters to unnatural landmarks, you won’t want to miss this groundbreaking session. Where to start with geography in worldbuilding? What are the critical elements of geography in worldbuilding? How to combine natural processes,

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27:08

Episode 41, part 2: How to design for non-DnD Systems...

World Anvil Worldbuilding Podcast ·

2023/09/27

... both other people's, and YOUR OWN! In this episode Janet sits down with the amazing DOMINIQUE DICKEY - a pro-RPG designer and writer, and also an INDIE designer and writer. They discuss: The advantages - and disadvantages - of writing outside DnD How different systems and game mechanics affect the way you write Tips for getting into designing professionally for RPG Publishers The process to get from RPG system idea to something ready to play test ... and more! Check out Dominique’s newest

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