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Worldbuilding – Unique Weapons and Fighting Styles
Most fantasy settings have extremely similar weaponry to each other, which tend to be based on weapons found in Europe … more…
Worldbuilding – Courtship, Marriage, and Divorce
When you are creating your setting, it is tempting to use either what you experience today or what you may … more…
Worldbuilding – Rites, Rituals, and Traditions
Today is April 1st, or April Fool’s Day. Traditionally, today is a day for fun tricks and playful lies. Even … more…
Worldbuilding – The Philosophical World
From the Aristotle to Hobbes and Aquinas, philosophers have repeatedly changed the course of society. The original mathematicians were philosophers. … more…
Worldbuilding – the Ecclesiastic World
Religion is a major influence in almost every society. Whether it is a particular religion, conflict among various religions or … more…
Using Your Life as Inspiration – Changing the Definition of Crime
This week, I’ve had to block over 35 spam comments on my blog posts. I’ve also had several phishing attacks … more…
Sources of Inspiration – Age of Lost Omens Review
When coming up with new concepts for setting, it helps to see what other people have done. This can get … more…
The Fantastical World
While magic is one of the defining features of fantasy, one of the most overlooked aspects of worldbuilding are the … more…
The Criminal World
Every society has rules, whether they are societal norms, religious edicts, or secular laws. Wherever there are rules, there will … more…