Great question about "what makes this point in time different." I think a lot of people get so focused on the world building that they forget to think about the here and the now of their world, which is where the stories come from.
It's the same for movies. Why should we care about the story being told right now? That question makes you think about the conflict and the conflict is what makes the players feel like heroes
I've been using this question to frame each of my main and secondary characters' arcs and motivations. Some of them are immortal; why is right now important to them? It's giving me lots of extra story beats, so thanks!
I like this list, because everything on it can be the starting point for something the players can do. -Why this time? Something big just happened or is going to happena nd your characters can participate. -What role does religion play? You have a task for / against some big church or secret cult -What secrets exist. FInd them. Laying ground for your players to interact with your world.
Great points 👍 I particularly like the fourth point, having a past brings the world to life, otherwise it feels as if the world was just on standby, waiting for the players to come along.
The screenwriter background of this channel is exactly what I've been looking for. I understand generic DnD advice but what I really needed was storytelling applied to a tabletop medium of consumption. So glad I found this channel.
To flesh out the questions on the dominant group; how do all the different dimensions of power intersect? Secular Ideology, Natural Resources, Craft Goods Infrastructure, Cultural/Ethnic Majority, Religious Ideology, Agricultural Production, Aristocratic Loyalty, Military Renown, etc…. I’ve found its often in the details of how these strengths are disseminated among (and bridge between) factions that can really help to give life to a world
One of my "pantheons" is made up of one true primordial god and a bunch of ascended, previously mortal gods. The old god is a trickster with eyes on their palms (they have five arms and hands) instead of on their face, a big cheshire grin, and chitonous, inky black skin. They weave fate and existence, and their garments, long billowing strips of fabric, are woven specifically from the choices of mortals that they didn't plan for until they happened. So free will is kind of complicated. Another highlight god is The Bird With The Stars In Its Bill. Yes, you have to say the full name.
Great question about "what makes this point in time different." I think a lot of people get so focused on the world building that they forget to think about the here and the now of their world, which is where the stories come from.
It's the same for movies. Why should we care about the story being told right now? That question makes you think about the conflict and the conflict is what makes the players feel like heroes
I've been using this question to frame each of my main and secondary characters' arcs and motivations. Some of them are immortal; why is right now important to them? It's giving me lots of extra story beats, so thanks!
@@effectuality6700 Glad I could help!
I like this list, because everything on it can be the starting point for something the players can do.
-Why this time? Something big just happened or is going to happena nd your characters can participate.
-What role does religion play? You have a task for / against some big church or secret cult
-What secrets exist. FInd them.
Laying ground for your players to interact with your world.
Great points 👍 I particularly like the fourth point, having a past brings the world to life, otherwise it feels as if the world was just on standby, waiting for the players to come along.
Yeah! Even just a little thought goes a long way.
This video came at the best time. I'm a new DM and I've been planning to campaign a huge mess of ideas for a while now. Thanks for this!!
Hey I'm glad this helped!
I think I need to add some forgotten knowledge into my setting. Great tips, thanks!
glad I could inspire you a little!
The screenwriter background of this channel is exactly what I've been looking for. I understand generic DnD advice but what I really needed was storytelling applied to a tabletop medium of consumption. So glad I found this channel.
aw thank you for the love, made my day :)
To flesh out the questions on the dominant group; how do all the different dimensions of power intersect? Secular Ideology, Natural Resources, Craft Goods Infrastructure, Cultural/Ethnic Majority, Religious Ideology, Agricultural Production, Aristocratic Loyalty, Military Renown, etc…. I’ve found its often in the details of how these strengths are disseminated among (and bridge between) factions that can really help to give life to a world
Yes! Even just some surface level thought on the little details helps elevate the world, Thanks for the comment!
One of my "pantheons" is made up of one true primordial god and a bunch of ascended, previously mortal gods. The old god is a trickster with eyes on their palms (they have five arms and hands) instead of on their face, a big cheshire grin, and chitonous, inky black skin. They weave fate and existence, and their garments, long billowing strips of fabric, are woven specifically from the choices of mortals that they didn't plan for until they happened. So free will is kind of complicated.
Another highlight god is The Bird With The Stars In Its Bill. Yes, you have to say the full name.
I love names like that though. Blessed be the Bird with the Stars in It's Bill!
that's a lot of great tips! thanks
Thanks for the kind words! :) Hope they helped
Great stuff! Great questions, and explications and examples
thank you for the kind words! I appreciate the love
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thank you!
great advice, also i hoipe you dont mind but i
kinda started using your world for my dnd games
Omg that's awesome haha, no I don't mind! Funny cuz I'm working on a "player's guide" doc
500 years of history for humans but races with longer lives would need more history. Conversely kobolds may only have 50 years of history.
✌️ *promosm*
I didn't watch the video yet but uuuh
the captions are fucked up
they are literally all in the first second of the video
LOL oh no! I'll fix it, thanks for the help. Appreciate it