Worldbuild With Us

On this week's episode, we had a blast interviewing Dael Kingsmill who you might know from Monarch's Factory or her Wolfgang series. We talk about Australlian accuracy in the Simpsons, how trash is the best genre of movie, and create our own Jojo's/Star Wars mash-up in our worlbuilding jam! If you haven't already please give her stuff a watch and subscribe. Do you have a worldbuilding prompt you want to send to us? Email us your suggestions at: [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @LetsWorldBuild Intro theme: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

In this week's episode, we finish our jaunt in Cyberpunk by offering up a myriad of stories to tell set in the Land of a Thousand Mods. We jump around from horror, to Mad Max, and even throw in some Tiger King so come check it out. Do you have a worldbuilding prompt you want to send to us? Email us your suggestions at: [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @LetsWorldBuild Intro theme: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

We're back with our second part of our jaunt into Cyberpunk as we explore the Land of a Thousand Mods. In this week's episode, we go over some of the factions, conflicts, and expand into the technology of an eco-ravaged landcape. Do you have a worldbuilding prompt you want to send to us? Email us your suggestions at: [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @LetsWorldBuild Intro theme: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

In our first episode of the new format, a listener e-mail has us exploring a brand new setting in the futuristic, chrome-laden world of cyberpunk. We talk clans, privacy as a commodity, and obvious super villain Papa John so come give it a listen! Do you have a worldbuilding prompt you want to send to us? Email us your suggestions at: [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @LetsWorldBuild Intro theme: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

In this week's episode of Worldbuild With Us, we give a grand sendoff to our persistent setting for the last 30+ episodes. But we couldn't let such a beloved setting go out with a whimper, could we? Hell no. In our Apocalypse episode, we bring you four world-ending events for the price of one and bring it all together in a Crisis on Infinite Earths style crossover event. Do you have a worldbuilding prompt you want to send to us? Email us your suggestions at: [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @LetsWorldBuild Intro theme: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

We got to sit down with Dingo from Dingo Doodles today in a really fun interview where we discover her love of Inuyasha, DnD 3.5 and extensive homebrew. For our worldbuilding-jam we got: the Romance genre focusing on a Monster and Event, with the theme of triumph. If you want to know the twist give today's episode a listen and make sure to support Dingo, her channel and her webcomic! Also maybe just her in general? Do you have a worldbuilding prompt you want to send to us? Email us your suggestions at: [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @LetsWorldBuild Intro theme: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

In our continued deep-dive into the Path of Thorns we begin to explore the darker side of these peace-loving pseudo-socialists. We also explore some of the deeper themes within the Path itself while exploring some Points of Interest, Monsters, and "Capital" within the nation-state. We also create a dungeon in our first dungeon-jam, similar to what we've done in previous interviews. Have any questions or want to get involved with the podcast? You can email us at: [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @LetsWorldBuild Intro theme: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

Hoo boy we got a spicy one for y'all today. In our first of another two-part series of deep dives into nation-states, we examine the Path of Thorns, a place where healthcare, housing, and education are all free and guaranteed to each citizen. Of course a place like that has to belong in a fantasy world right? Anyway, we give a brief overview of the Path of Thorns, their political system, resources, and culture while talking shit about Ed Greenwood and getting sidetracked by some heavy political theory. Have any questions or want to get involved with the podcast? You can email us at: [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @LetsWorldBuild Intro theme: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

In this episode, we do another deep-dive into the Quill, a mysterious parasitic symbiotic race that have strict codes and morals when it comes to bonding with their hosts. Have any questions or want to get involved with the podcast? You can email us at: [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @LetsWorldBuild Intro theme: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

Get ready to nerd out on some history and get kinda depressed about climate change in our interview with Web GM's Jim Davis! We had a great time during our Worldbuilding Jam where we finally got to delve into a romantic setting a bit. Make sure to go check out Web DM if you haven't already! Have any questions or want to get involved with the podcast? You can email us at: [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @LetsWorldBuild Intro theme: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

Have any questions or want to get involved with the podcast? You can email us at: [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @LetsWorldBuild Intro theme: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

Behold the rise of Dark Teddy in our amazing interview with author Ennie winner for online content Seth Skorkowsky. We talk horror, character flaws and "The Process" while discussing Seth's new book! Have any questions or want to get involved with the podcast? You can email us at: [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @LetsWorldBuild Intro theme: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

Today's episode has us examining one of the unique races to the World of a Thousand Gods in the Ashenborne, a race trapped in a cycle of imperfect reincarnation. We sit down and take a look at some variants, important practices, and locations! Have any questions or want to get involved with the podcast? You can email us at: [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @LetsWorldBuild Intro theme: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

In today's episode, we got to sit down with Logan Reese, mastermind behind the Runesmith Youtube channel and noted notable over at XP to Level 3! Despite fighting technical issues we talk shitty jobs, imposter syndrome, and end on a big worldbuilding jam session. Have any questions or want to get involved with the podcast? You can email us at: [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @LetsWorldBuild Intro theme: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

On today's episode, some listener email really sparks some interesting discussions about naturally occurring monsters inspired by series like Monster Hunter and the Witcher. We also introduce some of our own monsters into the Land of a Thousand Gods! Special thanks to listener Cass for the topic suggestion! Have any questions or want to get involved with the podcast? You can email us at: [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @LetsWorldBuild Intro theme: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

Today's episode is a real special one as we get to interview none other than James L Sutter; RPG industry veteran, author, and master-class world builder. Not much more to say except we had a blast recording this, stop reading this and give it a listen! Have any questions or want to get involved with the podcast? You can email us at: [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @LetsWorldBuild Intro theme: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

We continue our look into the Empire of Embers in this week's episode, examining the forgotten rebel tunnels in the veins of the living earth, and talk about giant Volcano Fortresses because they're cool dammit! Got some questions for us? [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @LetsWorldbuild Intro theme: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

In another part of our ongoing Deep Dive series, we wade into the shadow of the Empire of Embers. Can you stand under the withering gaze of the Emperor and his Reforged? Got some questions for us? [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @LetsWorldbuild Intro theme: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

Hey everyone! Daniel's back from his vacation in London and boy did he come back not liking the new Star Wars movie. At least we have The Mandalorian! In this episode, we each explore a few important historical figures from around the World of a Thousand Gods! Got some questions for us? [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @LetsWorldbuild Intro theme: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

Hoo boy does this episode have everything! Wine Cowboys! Disneyland Gangs! Literal Blood Money! A Stolen Lake! Sit back and enjoy the ride! Got some questions for us? [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @LetsWorldbuild Intro theme: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

Deep into the winter season is the perfect time to sit and reflect on life death and the cycle of debt. So enter now gentlefolk, the Bank of Death. So join us in the first of two parts as we explore their lands, cultures, and power structures. Got some questions for us? [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @LetsWorldbuild Intro theme: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

Hey, you know what? It's almost Christmas and we all deserve a break sometimes right? Well, that's how we felt when we sat down and recorded our newest episode. We talk about worldbuilding, our mission statement, and thank all of you for listening! Got some questions for us? [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @LetsWorldbuild Intro theme: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

In this episode, we head north into the frozen wastes to uncover the mysteries surrounding the God Beyond the Portal. We discuss the cults, doppelgangers, the Forgotten, and much more! Do Junji Ito and Burrito really sound that similar or is Chris just being that guy? Got some questions for us? [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @LetsWorldbuild Intro theme: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

In the second part of our Caliphate deep dive, we examine aspects of the Caliphate's geography, landmarks, and its glorious capital! We also go off the rails about talking about CHUDs and Mantaurs! If CHUDs are from Chicago do you pronounce it Shuds? Answer us by sending an email to: [email protected] Follow us on Twitter @LetsWorldbuild Intro theme: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

Just in time for Thanksgiving comes the in-depth look at the Caliphate of Feasts and Famines, a war-like nation of extremes! In this first part we break down the power structure, culture, and resources of the Caliphate while narrowly avoiding bug milk! Have any questions or want to get involved with the podcast? You can email us at: [email protected] Intro theme: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

In today's episode, we explore the New World and how it affects the Old World. What are the rumors surrounding this new mysterious continent? How does it differ and who amongst the Old World benefit the most from its discovery? Find out in this episode of Worldbuild With Us! A Perfect Red: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/126293.A_Perfect_Red Got some questions for us? [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @LetsWorldbuild Intro theme: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

Our much-anticipated episode about the wilds is finally here! Daniel Quinn is back as a special guest as we talk barbarians, pirates, monsters, and the axiomatic nature of the gods themselves! Lots of great ideas brewing in this one, from lost ice cities to expanded lore surrounding the Ashenborn and the Forgotten! You can find all things Daniel Quinn at https://dquinn.net Have any questions or want to get involved with the podcast? You can email us at: [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @LetsWorldbuild Intro theme: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

We're back this week with our very first special guest on the podcast with Sci-Fi author Daniel Quinn! Daniel brings his genre expertise to the podcast and helps us create our very own BDO, Big Dumb Object. We break down what BDO's are and why they're so effective in fiction while creating something especially for the Land of a Thousand Gods. You can find all things Daniel Quinn at https://dquinn.net Got some questions for us? [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @LetsWorldbuild Intro theme: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

In this extra spoopy episode of Worldbuild With Us, Rob and Chris talk about some of the most famous horror icons and how they fit into The Land of a Thousand Gods. We also talk about our love of horror movies, schlock, the underrated classic that is the 1999 Mummy movie, and Ernest Scared Stupid. Got some questions for us? [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @LetsWorldbuild Intro theme: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

In this very special episode of Worldbuild With Us, we offer a quick and easy way into The Land of a Thousand Gods with this recap episode. We take the first twelve episodes of exploring and expounding and condense it all into this twelve-minute banger of an episode. Have any questions or want to get involved with the podcast? You can email us at: [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @LetsWorldbuild Intro theme: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

In our longest episode yet, we finalize this region of the land of a thousand gods by introducing the Nation that Crawls, home to the god of Primordial Flesh as well as the home nation to the Cierenni Consortium, home to the god of masks. We also map out the web of politics between our current nation-states and throw in some fun connections along the way. This one's gonna be a real loopy one because I'm (Rob) also getting married this weekend! Also don't forget that this is your last chance to help us name our world as the contest ends this week! Have any questions or want to get involved with the podcast? You can email us at: [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @LetsWorldbuild Intro theme: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

In our eleventh episode, we reveal the darkest secret from Chris's past while continuing to shape the state of the land of a thousand gods. More nation-states are added as we explore a nation whose people seek perfection in all things and a once-mighty empire forced to temper its burning rage and reborn in the ashes. We also introduce Bloodborne corner as a construction crew deliberately tries to sabotage the podcast! Hey, don't forget that we're currently taking suggestions as to what to call our world! Any good ideas sent our way become cannon with full credit to the listener! Have any questions or want to get involved with the podcast? You can email us at: [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @LetsWorldBuild Intro theme: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

Welcome to episode ten of Worldbuild With Us where we talk about current events and start to flesh out the political climate of the land of a thousand gods. We talk nation-states, famines, revolution, schisms, and the conspiracy behind Goofy marrying a cow and how Disney covered it up for the movies. We also get an amazing fan email about the God Blob now known as The Apotheosis. We're also in need of help! Have a name for our world? Send it in and we may use it! By episode 12 we'll pick the best submission! Have any questions or want to get involved with the podcast? You can email us at: [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @LetsWorldBuild Intro theme: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

Welcome to the multi-verse! In today's episode, Rob and Chris talk about all things planar and cosmological in the land of a thousand gods. Eschewing the traditional planes of energy we explore what happens when there's a multi-verse in a fantasy setting and introduce undeath to our universe. We're also in need of help! Have a name for our world? Send it in and we may use it! By episode 12 we'll pick the best submission! Last week's Reddit thread! Have any questions or want to get involved with the podcast? You can email us at: [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @LetsWorldBuild Intro theme: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

Are you threatening me? No, it's just a podcast about the threats in the Land of a Thousand Gods! More than just mere villains, Rob and Chris break down organizations, environmental disasters, and monsters lurking in the shadows and bring three unique options to the podcast for discussion. We'll also talk a bit about the cosmology and continue our conversation from last time about the different types of magic. Links! Last Week's Reddit Thread in case you missed it! Book on Ghengis Khan The angel thing Chris was talking about! Have any questions or want to get involved with the podcast? You can email us at: [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @LetsWorldBuild Intro theme: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

It's time to open your spellbooks and gather your component couch because this episode of Worldbuild With Us is all about Magic. Rob and Chris talk all about Godpacts the magic that flows throughout the world. We also talk rituals and how magic functions, and the problems with Vancian style magic. Links: https://brandonsanderson.com/sandersons-first-law/ Have any questions or want to get involved with the podcast? You can email us at: [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @LetsWorldBuild Intro theme: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

It's all about technology in this episode of Worldbuild With Us as Rob and Chris make the case for the types of technology that fits best within the world. We talk about how and why technology allows us to tell better stories, the role of technology in relation to magic and dire duck penises for some reason. We also get our first listener email so that's pretty cool too! Have any questions or want to get involved with the podcast? You can email us at: [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @LetsWorldBuild Intro theme: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0 p>

With the planning phase out of the way, Rob and Chris get to dive deep into the culture and people of Handasa. We talk samosas, riposo, and that goddamn Boston accent as we smooth out the edges in the second part of our city building episode. Have any questions or want to get involved with the podcast? You can email us at: [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @LetsWorldBuild Intro theme: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

In this groundbreaking episode of Worldbuild With Us Rob and Chris build a city venerating the god of Engineering. Bas Lag and China Mieville get yet another shout out as we talk about what we like in our fantasy cities. Listen to us create a literal city on a hill in our very first two-part episode. Have any questions or want to get involved with the podcast? You can email us at: [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @LetsWorldBuild Intro theme: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

In this episode of Worldbuild With Us, we talk all about fantasy races. Rob and Chris introduce new races to our world and answer some important questions. What makes good fantasy races? Why are most horribly lazy? What are some of our favorites? Have any questions or want to get involved with the podcast? You can email us at: [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @LetsWorldBuild Intro theme: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

In the second episode of Worldbuild With Us it's the God thunderdome. Two gods enter one god leaves, except this time it's due to a ritual known as the Coalescence of Divinity. We talk about gods, the cultures surrounding them and potential themes surrounding magic in the setting. Have any questions or want to get involved with the podcast? You can email us at: [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @LetsWorldBuild Intro theme: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

In the very first episode of Worldbuild With Us, Chris and Rob begin creating a new fantasy world from scratch! We talk all sorts of (fire) gods, what happens when gods break up and ask the important question: Was Hephaestus a cuckold? Have any questions or want to get involved with the podcast? You can email us at: [email protected] or follow us on Twitter @LetsWorldBuild Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0