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4 yrs ago
Current ENTP: "opportunity is missed because it looks like hard work" me: *eyes bulge mid-bite of chocolate-sprinkled donut while procrastinating*
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4 yrs ago
>"Tell me something you're not proud of." Me: My RPG post ratio is higher than my GPA
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5 yrs ago
I've been pouring my creamer into my coffee without stirring it, and I continue to be amazed as the coffee turns from black to white the more I sip it down
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5 yrs ago
My friends tinder bio mentions hammocking, and someone messaged her "hammock r hot"
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5 yrs ago
I like to think that I have a healthy amount of self-esteem, but I absolutely cannot generate original writing ideas without thinking they're trash and uninteresting
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Bio

Hiya, I'm Blitz. I'm oddly eclectic. I love football and drinking shenanigans, but I am equally a huge nerd and love writing and RPing too. Genres I prefer generally depend on my current mood, but I tend to prefer RPs about college/sports, gangs, mild and dark fantasy, realistic/modern/slice of life, post-apocalyptic, futuristic... I could be convinced to do anything if you're good enough at arguing honestly.

I think I'll also put a bunch of my characters' quotes here because what better describes a person than the things they say? (Or rather, things my characters have said... Tee-hee)

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@McHaggis Thank u for believing in me :')
Trying to decide if I could squeeze in another post or not before the time skip. Meh, probably not. I'll just wait.
That's always my solution.


Your solution... Or resolution?!

Sorry, I... just woke up.
@Dark Wind Ily

@PlatinumSkink Ily too

I feel like I have so many ideas but I can't pick one and make sense of it. Ugh.
HELLO FRIENDS (we're friends right?) IM GONNA TRY TO DO THIS ONE

Welcome!

So you want to build a world, eh? Create a reality from scratch? Play god for a little bit? Perhaps you're writing a novel, making a game, or just doing this for your own enjoyment? Whatever your reasons may be, you've come to the right place! I am your host, the fabulously charismatic (and not to mention handsome) Blitz! Of course, I am not an expert at this; I am not Tolkien, and I have not published multiple works with my own fantasy world. This guide does what the name implies: it guides. There are really no strict rules when it comes to worldbuilding, but if you really want to make your universe come to life and draw and allure the readers/players, stick with me and we will explore this interesting art together.

This is not a complete guide either, nor is it a step-by-step process to make a flawless, interesting world. A world is not complete without your own input and imagination and tweaks, of course!


You've Done This Before...

As members of the RPG community, all of us have participated in worldbuilding to some extent, especially if you've created a roleplay of your own. Nation RP's probably require the most in-depth immersion, but any roleplay involves original elements created and utilized by the writer. It doesn't matter how many fictional elements are in your story. Unless you're writing a biography or recounting an actual historical reference with little to no creative liberties, then you've created your own world—to an extent.
Getting Started



Mapmaking






Diversity and Culture

With different people comes different cultures. And they don't live on Earth, so expect them to have some different beliefs and stories than us.












Let The Imagination Flow!

That's it folks! Put on your thinking caps and get to work at creating. It may take a couple of times and you may lose motivation, but honestly, sometimes ideas that say drab or old to you because you've seen them so much are still novel to the people you are going to show it to. And always remember, you ar the boss of your world.

I will log any important edits I make here. Feel free to comment and point out anything that's missing (or errant) and that you think I should add or fix. Good luck and I hope this guide at least a tiny bit helpful for y'all!
Edits

  • Dec. 28, 2016 - Grammar
  • May 20, 2019 - Grammar, New Map Tool
Finally posted lord. I've been sleeping 13 hours a day idk if I'm sick or just a lazy ass

edit @Altered Tundra us Jackson's gotta stick together



Location: Main Street
Interacting with: @tanderbolt






Jackson continued to help the strangers across main street, not feeling like he was being a huge help, though he felt his assistance was appreciated nonetheless. He had just finished helping an older woman board up her windows and properly store some her of stock. He made sure to remind the woman to keep warm during the incoming winter with his typical warm smile and set off down the sidewalk to see what else there was that needed to be done.

Noticing some movement in the periphery of his vision, Jackson turned and saw someone waving to him and approaching. It was an older man... Well, not old, maybe in his fifties or sixties. Jackson recognized him as the local handiman but for the moment, shit, he couldn't seem to recall the man's name.

"I'm doing good, sir, thank you," Jackson replied, using typical manners to avoid having to mention the man's name. He wracked his brain behind his calm demeanor trying to remember his first name, last name, anything... "It'll definitely take a while, but at least the whole town seems to be pitching in to help. Gotta love when people work together liket this, huh." Finally he remembered the man's last name. Williams. Thank god, he nearly started sweating from anxiety but luckily he could cover this up well.
What the hell, I had my post saved and it disappeared... Lord. I'll have it by tonight
Wait... nevermind?! I guess the images on my phone didn't work. I don't know. Maybe I was dreaming it's been a long week.

....anywhooooo I'll be getting up a new post soon
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