Worldbuilder's Anvil

Today's Topic – And Make it our best friend Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow What is worldbuilding? Has my view changed Episode 333 Season 2 What Would You Do Episodes focused on the Spiral of learning What you know Theory Do Stories focused on the point of the episode Season one Topic Worldbuilding Basics What is worldbuilding(2020)? (The nouns of your World) People Place Thing Idea Action Quality Things WBT Build a new world X2 RW Task Relisten to the first 340 episodes, STAT Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Were alive Podcast Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-340-lets-build-a-season/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-333-season-2-what-would-you-do/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worldbuilders-anvil/id956705643 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercroft/ ((((((((((((((((((((((( Support us by using our Amazon Affiliate Link ))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/Amazon ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Jeff on Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram

Today's Topic – The Bad, Ugly, and Good about lying to yourself For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Lying to yourself is not all bad The bad Danger of entitlement Self- Sabotaging Can cause errors in decision making When The emotions, good or bad, are absolute I must win this time If I write a book everyone will hate me cognitive dissonance To protect yourself (Not always good) The good The power in your word Alerts you to faulty thinking How to use it to your advantage Tell yourself you are good at it? Create Triggers to replace the sick up feeling with excitement WBT Create a conman character to bilk you out of money. If you ever meet someone like this character avoid them RW Task Gardul.com/audible try out the book Triggers Creating Behavior That Lasts - Becoming the Person You Want to Be Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Were alive Podcast Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-339-the-power-in-lying-to-yourself/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://medium.com/the-understanding-project/the-reason-you-shouldnt-lie-to-yourself-79f03835659d https://www.marketwatch.com/story/heres-the-secret-to-success-lie-to-yourself-2018-03-15 https://www.mentalhelp.net/blogs/why-we-lie-to-ourselves/ https://www.audible.com/pd/Triggers-Audiobook/B00UKG1SCI?qid=1598035481&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=e81b7c27-6880-467a-b5a7-13cef5d729fe&pf_rd_r=YCFFDFWKXBJS9FDVWYSW ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worldbuilders-anvil/id956705643 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercroft/ ((((((((((((((((((((((( Support us by using our Amazon Affiliate Link ))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/Amazon ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Jeff on Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Affiliate Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/audible

Today's Topic – With a rouge one yell more more more Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Shout Out Star Wars Original Prequel Sequel TV Solo movie Rouge One Rouge One the best (Derivative) A fathers Love for Erso Really shows the war aspect of Star Wars Saw Puts the War into Star Wars WBT RW Task Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Were alive Podcast Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-338-star-wars-best-derivative-work-rouge-one/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worldbuilders-anvil/id956705643 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercroft/ ((((((((((((((((((((((( Support us by using our Amazon Affiliate Link ))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/Amazon ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Jeff on Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram

Today's Topic – An honest man in politics shines more there than he would elsewhere Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Politics are a part of your life and not just the annoying politicians and activist on Twitter. Divisions in groups allow for readers to draw connections Things that are like our world Highlights the differences Politics are about control Dos Use to show a person's place in society Address themes in your work The battle between the individual/societal good Don'ts Water Down into memes The meme is cultural information and a theme is a value associated with the idea Don't Preach / Show Don't talk about the moment Worldbuilding Task Create a world twitter to annoy your characters Real-World Task Learn proper cleaning techniques to help you feel clean after writing politics and keeps you safe from viruses. Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Were alive Podcast Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-337-politics-in-fantasy/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Shout Outs ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worldbuilders-anvil/id956705643 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercroft/ ((((((((((((((((((((((( Support us by using our Amazon Affiliate Link ))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/Amazon ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Jeff on Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Affiliate Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-337-politics-in-fantasy/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Shout Outs ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worldbuilders-anvil/id956705643

Today's Topic – Non-linear time keeping in worldbuilding and fiction Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Inspired by Wheel of Time and a power outage Audible Membership try it and get 2 free audio books https://amzn.to/3kvk3Vk Time is more like a river than we give it credit It digs it way ahead through the path of least resistance Never stops eroding Can seem to temporarily defy even gravity… but still loses The destruction can be shift A brewing battle of advanced civilizations 12,000 years ago The human strength of memory Concept in Mythology WBT Create your own pockets RW Task Seize Control of Space and Time Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Were alive Podcast Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-336-it-time-really-progressing/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/no-there-wasnt-an-advanced-civilization-12-000-years-ago/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worldbuilders-anvil/id956705643 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercroft/ ((((((((((((((((((((((( Support us by using our Amazon Affiliate Link ))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/Amazon ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Jeff on Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram

Today's Topic – Long live the Soap Operas Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow What is a soap opera? a television or radio drama series dealing typically with daily events in the lives of the same group of characters. Have Soap operas taken over genre fiction? The first one I noticed Buffy the Vampire TV Show Everything with a Vampire all Whedon TV All CW SciFi and Supernatural Lost Battle Star Galactica Is it by default good or bad? Are all long stories ultimately going to move in this route? WBT Days of your Character's Lives RW Task Virtual Volunteering During The COVID-19 Crisis Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Were alive Podcast Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-335-the-days-of-our-fantasies/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.ffwd.org/volunteer/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worldbuilders-anvil/id956705643 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercroft/ ((((((((((((((((((((((( Support us by using our Amazon Affiliate Link ))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/Amazon ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Jeff on Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram

Today's Topic – Welcome J.B. to the forge A stellar student in high school and college, Mr. Lion always had a knack for creative and professional writing. Those traits would come in handy as he spent most of his adult years a project manager, travelling the world implementing transit technology. During this time, he never stopped writing short stories which he kept in several notebooks over a span of 15 years. The primary theme of these stories culminated from a simple game he would play with his two sons to pass the time. The game centered around three different societies, each one trying to outmaneuver one another for control of the universe. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Tell us about your latest work? How do you connect your worldbuilding back to The Story? When did you know you had a love for worldbuilding? Tell a STORY about how you knew you love building worlds. What was your "I can" experience? Tell a STORY about it. Biggest achievement to date? Tell a STORY of your biggest achievement to date. When you learned of it. What was its impact on your progress as an author and a worldbuilder? What real world advice do you wish you had known sooner? Tell a quick STORY about some task that could have gotten you started sooner as a writer Gauntlet round: (All fast answers) What held you back from sharing your world(s)? Favorite types of fantasy worlds: alien, earthlike, or earth-based? What is your favorite time period for fantasy settings? What is the most important habit or skill in creating a world? What tool(s) could you not work without? What is one resource you would offer to a Worldbuilder starting down your path? If you ended up in the (a) world you created. What would be the first thing you would do? (Please keep it as clean as possible.) WBT Check out more with JB Lion, Twitter, or Instagram RW Task Check out more with JB Lion, Twitter, or Instagram Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-334-interview-with-j-b-lion/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.jblion.com/ https://twitter.com/SparkSeventh https://www.instagram.com/the.seventhspark/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worldbuilders-anvil/id956705643

Today's Topic – From one season to Multiple Seasons How can you get new clients during COVID? Read about how I use attraction marketing to generate leads and build trust with my audience to get new clients. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Based on the idea of Small Teaching by James Lang Just starting the planning Season based on Worldbuilding Topic Theory How-to Related Media Life and mindset support to aid the topic WBT Rework all your plans again RW Task Help us plan the future Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://curiositystream.com/video/3310/fire-ant-invasion ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worldbuilders-anvil/id956705643 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercroft/ ((((((((((((((((((((((( Support us by using our Amazon Affiliate Link ))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/Amazon ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Jeff on Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram

Today's Topic – Motivation if we can do it Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Deep apology Motivation and its interaction with time management 66 days to get a new habit Michaels Tips WBT Rework all your plans again RW Task Join the undercroft Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-332-what-is-my-motivation/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://schoolofman.live ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worldbuilders-anvil/id956705643 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercroft/ ((((((((((((((((((((((( Support us by using our Amazon Affiliate Link ))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/Amazon ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Jeff on Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram

Today's Topic – Turning Video games into video PS yes this will be a lead into discussion of diversity in fantasy Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow The news Amazon, Westworld Creators, Bethesda Studios The good A recent effort like the Witcher Rich world Dark the different levels of humor The Bad The history of Video games to movies. mortal Kombat 76 The ugly The wart on my… The Mario movie WBT Create one story that would work for all media types without any changes RW Task If you agree with Michael watch the Mario movie Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://curiositystream.com/video/3310/fire-ant-invasion ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worldbuilders-anvil/id956705643 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercroft/ ((((((((((((((((((((((( Support us by using our Amazon Affiliate Link ))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/Amazon ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Jeff on Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram

Today's Topic – beware of the moth PS yes this will be a lead into a discussion of diversity in fantasy Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow The Experiment Quick background The Choice The Reason Why it was wrong TTRPG vs Story The Butterfly Moth Effect The Double Down The Self beat Michael Moments where stories have lost you because of lack of description Was Jeff wrong and was it understandable or silly Have you witnessed the Moth Effect in Stories, give examples? Parting shots and words of encouragement. WBT How have you decided to work with diversity in your world… or not RW Task Join the undercroft to share your sympathy with Michael for having this dumped on him half recorded at the time of recording Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-330-where-in-the-world-is-the-stewards-son/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Gardul.com ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worldbuilders-anvil/id956705643 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercroft/ ((((((((((((((((((((((( Support us by using our Amazon Affiliate Link ))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/Amazon ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Jeff on Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram

Today's Topic – Truth can lead to better fiction Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Inspiration from Curiosity Stream Bright on, "Fire Ant Invasion" Zombie Fly!!! Let the battle of the necromancers begin Who is our Natural foe of the Ants Character Aeskrii Ambassador A Lost Tribe United of Aeskrii Tribal used "Mummification" of bodies preserving and sealing it until it is needed" WBT Overrun a world or 2 with the undead RW Task Avoid the practice of necromancy Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://curiositystream.com/video/3310/fire-ant-invasion ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worldbuilders-anvil/id956705643 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercroft/ ((((((((((((((((((((((( Support us by using our Amazon Affiliate Link ))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/Amazon ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Jeff on Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram

Today's Topic - The true path to relaxing Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Why do you need to know the true path to your relaxation? More Creative More confident More decisive Happier The problem with not knowing your true path Attempts to relaxation leads to guilt. Guilt to fear and fear leads to the dark side Or really escapism which leads to Anxiety and then to Burnout What is the true path to relaxation which future self excites you Living Above your μ (Mu) your X Bar Spending time actively visualizing it every day Taking a new step towards it. WBT Find out an important characters path to relaxation RW Task Check out the Brendon Show for some sciency woo woo Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-328-the-ultimate-secret-to-relaxing/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worldbuilders-anvil/id956705643 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercroft/ ((((((((((((((((((((((( Support us by using our Amazon Affiliate Link ))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/Amazon ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Jeff on Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram

Today's Topic – Breaking writers block When Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow And not for something completely different. Brainstorm out with Why I am not writing freewriting Change your plan Worldbuild something not needed Walk out in nature Talk the day off WBT Create a story for a group to get stuck and see how they fix it RW Task Look for new solutions to problems plaguing you Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-327-5-weird-ways-to-break-your-writers-block/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-307-story-at-the-basics/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worldbuilders-anvil/id956705643 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercroft/ ((((((((((((((((((((((( Support us by using our Amazon Affiliate Link ))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/Amazon ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Jeff on Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram

Today's Topic - BIG CHARACTERS!!!! Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow There is no formula Think of the cast as a whole What your story needs Solo or Ensemble Create character before you create you character Remember if they do not make the story better, they should not be in the cast Types of characters you need Protagonist Antagonist Companions Side Characters Job of character Love Interest Foil Family Mentor Extra Other tropes Twist or two Questions to ask Can characters merge Will people get lost in the cast WBT What is a good cast for your story RW Task Run your cast past a friend or someone you can trust Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Irrational Radio Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-326-thinking-about-all-the-characters/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-307-story-at-the-basics/ https://irrationalrad.io/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worldbuilders-anvil/id956705643 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercroft/ ((((((((((((((((((((((( Support us by using our Amazon Affiliate Link ))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/Amazon ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Jeff on Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram

Today's Topic – Themeing your world. World and theme: How your world should speak to your message Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow What is your message? Theme or sub-text (this could be the whole show really) Examples: Dune: Struggle, Wonderland/Oz :Wonder and escapism Physical characteristics of your world can(should?) be metaphors for the conflicts of the characters within it Re-examine. Why do you want the world to be a certain way? Does is align with the story/message you are trying to tell? Change what needs to. This does not mean strapping a bunch of hard-worked world building, it could simply be a matter of changing a reason for things to be the way they are. Re-framing is a powerful tool in worldbuilding and in life. Broken wine glass story WBT Make sure your messaging makes sense RW Task Shop smart shop Smart Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-325-how-your-world-should-speak-to-your-message/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-307-story-at-the-basics/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worldbuilders-anvil/id956705643 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercroft/ ((((((((((((((((((((((( Support us by using our Amazon Affiliate Link ))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/Amazon ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Jeff on Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram

Today's Topic – Let's Build the Before the Story Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow No place to go or No one to see? Here are some things We are doing to Relax Family overstressed DANCE PARTY Drive to nowhere BBQ Tai Cheng Jeff's Trying out new WB Software on a life stream Wonderdraft Vulgar ESO WBA Guild … 18+ Social nothing more is intended the bsing. Question Application code: Mike @GardulWorld NA Server Discord Server Video Chat Magic (Cut name from comment) Board Games Mass Vid Party Wheel Of Time Book 2 down to the final battle… so why are there like 300 books in this series (22) Michael WBT Family Game … ttrpg? RW Task Share you new relaxation tips with at least one other person… at a distant. Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show 8BitBros Podcast Small Biz Mama Podcast – Ma Small Biz Mama Episode 5 Julie Stoian Wheel of Time or Try the audio book in Audacity Coronavirus Rhapsody (based on Bohemian Rhapsody) - Covid19 The Fly Lady Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-324-how-are-you-relaxing-during-the-pandemic/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://8bitbros.us/ https://youtu.be/9Eo9M4-BrJA https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr6kKxvKTAwf2mPNITooG1g https://youtu.be/jwZNam-hjh4 https://juliestoian.com/ http://www.flylady.net/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worldbuilders-anvil/id956705643 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercroft/ ((((((((((((((((((((((( Support us by using our Amazon Affiliate Link ))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/Amazon ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Jeff on Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Affiliate Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://amzn.to/2xOVu2o

Today's Topic - Let's Build the Before the Story, part 2 Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow The Basics of the story A story of Before the Story (BS) WE need the elements of the story. Before the Story (BS) The Incident The Strike The Fallout The Run After The Story (AS) What We know Characters we need The Same structure for the BS, What is the family dynamic? The BS of the BS Father and/VS Mother The 1st incident The Strike The Fallout The Run The After story (Leads the character to the setting for the Major Plot incident) WBT Create a story within a story RW Task Share something you have learned or done because of the pandemic Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Episode 310 Let's form a game story 1st Steps New Indie Single-Player RPG Video Game– Tuesday Tidbit for Episode 268 Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-323-a-very-long-nightso-long/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-307-story-at-the-basics/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worldbuilders-anvil/id956705643 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercroft/ ((((((((((((((((((((((( Support us by using our Amazon Affiliate Link ))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/Amazon ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Jeff on Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram

Today's Topic - Let's Build the Before the Story Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow The Basics of the story A story of Before the Story (BS) WE need the elements of the story. Before the Story (BS) The Incident The Strike The Fallout The Run After The Story (AS) What We know Characters we need The Same structure for the BS, What is the family dynamic? The BS of the BS Father and/VS Mother The 1st incident The Strike The Fallout The Run The After story (Leads the character to the setting for the Major Plot incident) WBT Create a story within a story RW Task Share something you have learned or done because of the pandemic Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Episode 310 Let's form a game story 1st Steps New Indie Single-Player RPG Video Game– Tuesday Tidbit for Episode 268 Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-322-a-very-long-nighter-nights/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-307-story-at-the-basics/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worldbuilders-anvil/id956705643 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercroft/ ((((((((((((((((((((((( Support us by using our Amazon Affiliate Link ))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/Amazon ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Jeff on Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram

Today's Topic – Forget those details and build Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow You want to share your world without being an encyclopedia. Curious Characters Build groups up with diversity in mind Have big day coming up Fish(es) out of water Xeno phobia and philia Bards and wizards Other Elders Stories (overheard at taverns) WBT Create some good excuses RW Task Give us your tips Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Characters by tv Tropes Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-321-8-tips-to-sharing-your-worldbuilding/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-307-story-at-the-basics/ https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-301-musings-about-narrative-wisdom-from-pixar/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worldbuilders-anvil/id956705643 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercroft/ ((((((((((((((((((((((( Support us by using our Amazon Affiliate Link ))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/Amazon ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Jeff on Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram

Today's Topic – Your team never misses the snakes Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow This week on Worldbuilding Team Worldbuilding it great but we focus on the large or the smaller they are both to big Details create the iconic love Moments, connections, even phrases Iconic Details that make stories memorable I Am Spartacus When henry meet sally, "I will have what she is having" I AM YOUR FATHER Birth of the Alien He slimed me As you wish WBT Make a story with your family, or friends online DeScriptors, or Online Roll20 RW Task Keep flatting the curve Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Characters by tv Tropes Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/news/episode-320-digging-your-world-for-details-part-2/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-307-story-at-the-basics/ https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-301-musings-about-narrative-wisdom-from-pixar/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worldbuilders-anvil/id956705643 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercroft/ ((((((((((((((((((((((( Support us by using our Amazon Affiliate Link ))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/Amazon ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Jeff on Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram

Today's Topic – You are missing the forest and team Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow This week on Worldbuilding Team Worldbuilding it great but we focus on the large or the smaller they are both to big Details create the iconic love Moments, connections, even phrases Iconic Details that make stories memorable I Am Spartacus When henry meet sally, "I will have what she is having" I AM YOUR FATHER Birth of the Alien He slimed me As you wish WBT Make a story with your family, or friends online DeScriptors, or Online Roll20 RW Task Keep flatting the curve Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Characters by tv Tropes RIP Mick Aston Time Team Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-307-story-at-the-basics/ https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-301-musings-about-narrative-wisdom-from-pixar/ RIP Mick Aston https://www.theguardian.com/science/2013/jun/25/mick-aston-archaeologist-time-team Time Team https://www.timeteamdigital.com/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worldbuilders-anvil/id956705643 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercroft/ ((((((((((((((((((((((( Support us by using our Amazon Affiliate Link ))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/Amazon ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Jeff on Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram

Today's Topic - Stop with a life you hate Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow What do we consider work What is not work What time do you have? Fear and unknown What can you do to fix it Talking to your boss Rebalance home Plan an exit Leaving your Job WBT Build a new job for a protagonist. RW Task Evaluate your work life balance, make a plan to get it to work for you. Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Characters by tv Tropes Relaxation accord Time budget Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-318-tips-for-work-life-balance/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Relaxation accord https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-314-your-relaxation-accord/ Time budget https://www.gardul.com/time ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worldbuilders-anvil/id956705643 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercroft/ ((((((((((((((((((((((( Support us by using our Amazon Affiliate Link ))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/Amazon ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Jeff on Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram

Episode 317 Starting your Story Today's Topic - Fill in the blank will ya! Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Episode 307 Story at the basics Episode 301 Musings about Narrative Wisdom from Pixar Once upon a time there was ___. Every day, ___. One day ___. Because of that, ___. Because of that, ___. Until finally ___. Before the Story (BS) The Incident The Strike The Fallout The Run After The Story (AS) Once upon a time there was ___. Every day, BS. One day The Incident. Because of that, The Strike. Because of that, The Fallout Until finally The Run. Once upon a time there was Hobbit. Every day, He was boring. One day a wizard marked his door and he leaves for an adventure with dwarfs. Because of that, the return to the kingdom under the mountain and face Smaug. Because of that, 5 armies fight and the dwarfs win. Until finally the eagles save the day and the king is force to not be a total jerk. Once upon a time there was spider. Every day, it hunted and fed on villagers. One day a Greta a young village girl survival. Because of that, sacrifices her dad. Because of that, she was kick out of the village and goes on adventure with a dumb price. Until finally They defeat the spider and every loves them for some strange reason. WBT Once upon a time there was spider. Every day, it hunted and fed on villagers. One day a Greta a young village girl survival. Because of that, sacrifices her dad. Because of that, she was kick out of the village and goes on adventure with a dumb price. Until finally They defeat the spider and every loves them for some strange reason. RW Task Get fresh air Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Characters by tv Tropes Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-317-starting-your-story/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-307-story-at-the-basics/ https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-301-musings-about-narrative-wisdom-from-pixar/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worldbuilders-anvil/id956705643 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercroft/ ((((((((((((((((((((((( Support us by using our Amazon Affiliate Link ))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/Amazon ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Jeff on Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram

Today's Topic – Our Magic overlord. Clark Rowenson When he is not winning awards as an author Naval Veteran, a Chemical Engineer by day, dark overlord of magic by night. We are pleased to introduce you to the magic man himself C. R. Rowenson. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Main Feature: (A Conversation about these topics) Tell us about your latest work? How do you connect your worldbuilding back to The Story? When did you know you had a love for worldbuilding? Tell a STORY about how you knew you love building worlds. What was your "I can" experience? Tell a STORY about it. Biggest achievement to date? Tell a STORY of your biggest achievement to date. When you learned of it. What was its impact on your progress as an author and a worldbuilder? What real world advice do you wish you had known sooner? Tell a quick STORY about some task that could have gotten you started sooner as a writer Gauntlet round: (All fast answers) What held you back from sharing your world(s)? Favorite types of fantasy worlds: alien, earthlike, or earth-based? What is your favorite time period for fantasy settings? What is the most important habit or skill in creating a world? What tool(s) could you not work without? What is one resource you would offer to a Worldbuilder starting down your path? If you ended up in the (a) world you created. What would be the first thing you would do? (Please keep it as clean as possible.) Wrap up: Thank you so much for letting us interviews you today. How can people learn more about you? Facebook https://www.facebook.com/crrowenson/ Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/magicbuilding/ WBT Newsletter https://crrowenson.com/newsletter-for-friends/ RW Task Newsletter https://crrowenson.com/newsletter-for-friends/ Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Characters by tv Tropes Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-316-interview-with-c-r-rowenson/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Characters ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worldbuilders-anvil/id956705643 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercroft/ ((((((((((((((((((((((( Support us by using our Amazon Affiliate Link ))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/Amazon ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Jeff on Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram

Today's Topic - Lookout for the underdog Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Why Tropes are important The chosen one The Mentor Lovable Rogue Elders Fish out of Water Ensemble vs Pure Protagonist Hybrid vs pure trope WBT What are your favorite characters tropes RW Task What is your trope? Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Characters by tv Tropes Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-315-the-anvils-favorite-character-tropes/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Characters ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worldbuilders-anvil/id956705643 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercroft/ ((((((((((((((((((((((( Support us by using our Amazon Affiliate Link ))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/Amazon ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Jeff on Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram

Today's Topic – Stop working so much and relax Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow What is a Relaxation Accord Who are the parties involved? Why is according important vs escapism My Steps to the accord The parties show review their weekly schedules Identify a time that each person can have to do stuff Worktime and Hobby Time Have a shared schedule to remember Escape clause Get a win/win deal WBT Identify if you accord RW Task Let us know how it works out Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Time Budget Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-314-your-relaxation-accord/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Free Time Budget Gardul.com/time ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worldbuilders-anvil/id956705643 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercroft/ ((((((((((((((((((((((( Support us by using our Amazon Affiliate Link ))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/Amazon ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Jeff on Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram

Today's Topic – Why I like a routine for getting through writer's block Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Music that I love, but do not feel the need to sing. Review the outline and make changes 10 Minute Break – Get the blood flowing Non-distracting environment Non- distracting mind Is there something important distracting me? Make a note and move on and a shower Just write for 15 more minutes. Anything that comes to mind. Take a notebook to bed End the process for the day. WBT Create a routine that works for you RW Task Share your routine with us. Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-313-my-routine-to-end-writers-block/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worldbuilders-anvil/id956705643 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercroft/ ((((((((((((((((((((((( Support us by using our Amazon Affiliate Link ))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/Amazon ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Jeff on Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram

Today's Topic - Part one of X, hey I am a novice video game designer Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Overview needs for indie JRPG game Baurhdrakkeim 7 Tribes – Lutteim, Ichluttiem, Äbunluttiem, Bhalfqareim, Tracchuliem, Veintraccqariem, Hirreim Ordassa Location Status Names Duke in charge of the county Maps Travel map(s) County overview 8 Community maps – Lichenniczeedohar (Green Lake City, Location of (Mainzphar) Berpqenololhumphar – Orc Danger Castle Player home (Lutteim) Ichluttiem home Äbunluttiem home Bhalfqareim home Tracchuliem home Veintraccqariem home Hirreim home Lichenniczeedfamïmas Green lake islands Classes Warrior Class per tribe Poet (Rouge) Holy magic Carver Magic Characters WBT Scene-by-scene – find your worldbuilding needs RW Task Relax and have some fun Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Fundamentals of Story Structure 8 Elements of a Story Explained The Five Essential Elements Of A Story Parts of a Story: The 11 Essential Story Elements You Need to Get Right Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-312-worldbuilding-basic-for-my-indie-rpg-video-game/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worldbuilders-anvil/id956705643 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercroft/ ((((((((((((((((((((((( Support us by using our Amazon Affiliate Link ))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/Amazon ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Jeff on Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram

Today's Topic – Check yourself before you wreck yourself Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow This takes for granted you are creative Why we are the biggest problem in our creative endeavors. Three things that you need to achieve more Ambition Action Attitude Not a one-time fix, it is about balance and awareness WBT Find out what RW Task Go NVTS Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Fundamentals of Story Structure 8 Elements of a Story Explained The Five Essential Elements Of A Story Parts of a Story: The 11 Essential Story Elements You Need to Get Right Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worldbuilders-anvil/id956705643 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercroft/ ((((((((((((((((((((((( Support us by using our Amazon Affiliate Link ))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/Amazon ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Jeff on Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram

Today's Topic – Finding the basic building blocks of stories Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow What I know Background 1st Steps New Indie Single-Player RPG Video Game– Tuesday Tidbit for Episode 268 Before the Story (BS) The Incident The Strike The Fallout The Run After The Story (AS) WBT Write a basic story RW Task Self-love Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Episode 268 Brainstorming video game content 1st Steps New Indie Single-Player RPG Video Game– Tuesday Tidbit for Episode 268 Episode 307 Story at the basics Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-310-lets-form-a-game-story/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Episode 268 Brainstorming video game content https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-268-brainstorming-video-game-content/ 1st Steps New Indie Single-Player RPG Video Game– Tuesday Tidbit for Episode 268 https://www.gardul.com/blog/1st-steps-new-indie-single-player-rpg-video-game-tuesday-tidbit-for-episode-268/ Episode 307 Story at the basics https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-307-story-at-the-basics/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worldbuilders-anvil/id956705643 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercroft/ ((((((((((((((((((((((( Support us by using our Amazon Affiliate Link ))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/Amazon ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Jeff on Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram

Today's Topic - Why do you think 1/1? Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Why Families are not just around in the holidays. What are the problems What if the family does not support my dreams? Stopping the family drama Learning, lack of impulse control and hormones raging. What to do when you think your toddler or infant is out to get you? How do I let go? Let your kids be a kid, redirect them. They are not out to get you. Manage yourself Get your sleep (7-9) hours Transition Release meditation WBT Come up with a fictional New Year holiday RW Task Commit to improving yourself, do it for 60 days Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show 9 New Year's Traditions From Cultures Around The World April Fools' Day: Origin and History The Isaiah Show Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-309-new-years-holidays/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) The Isaiah Show https://win-tv.org/whats-on-win-tv/win-tv-on-demand/the-isaiah-show 9 New Year's Traditions From Cultures Around The World https://worldstrides.com/blog/2016/12/9-new-years-traditions-cultures-around-world/ April Fools' Day: Origin and History https://www.infoplease.com/calendar-holidays/major-holidays/april-fools-day-origin-and-history ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worldbuilders-anvil/id956705643 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercroft/ ((((((((((((((((((((((( Support us by using our Amazon Affiliate Link ))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/Amazon ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Jeff on Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram

Today's Topic – Dealing the family after the holidays Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Why Families are not just around in the holidays. What are the problems What if the family does not support my dreams? Stopping the family drama What to do when you think your toddler or infant are out to get you? Learning, lack of impulse control, and hormones raging. How do I let go? Let your kids be a kids, redirect them. They are not out to get you. Manage yourself Get your sleep (7-9) hours Transition Release meditation WBT Worldbuild or create when your are stressed or tired RW Task The Charge: Activating the 10 Human Drives That Make You Feel Alive by Brendon Buchard Bonus Book for parents: No Bad Kids: Toddler Discipline Without Shame by Janet Landsbury Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show How to Stop Fighting Not Naughty: 10 Ways Kids Appear to Be Acting Bad But Aren't How to Deal with Negative People Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-308-surviving-the-family/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) How to Stop Fighting Not Naughty: 10 Ways Kids Appear to Be Acting Bad But Aren't ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worldbuilders-anvil/id956705643 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercroft/ ((((((((((((((((((((((( Support us by using our Amazon Affiliate Link ))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/Amazon ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Jeff on Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Affiliate Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) The Charge: Activating the 10 Human Drives That Make You Feel Alive https://amzn.to/2Q2kIPP No Bad Kids: Toddler Discipline Without Shame https://amzn.to/35DiQDG

Today's Topic – Finding the basic building blocks of stories Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Why is it important to know what a story really is? What a story is not? A structure Theme or meme Outline A Goal Elements (Setting, Characters, Plot, Conflict, Theme, Point-of-view, Tone, Style) This list can go on forever. A story is an explanation of an event (Conflict) that is exchanged between people. You need to explain important points before, and give resolution to help the other people satisfaction that the story is complete Jeff's 6 Steps to a complete story Before the Story (BS) The Incident The Strike The Fallout The Run After The Story (AS) If you want a longer story repeat steps 3 and 4 Character arcs should be this structure inside if your story Sub plots should follow steps 2-5 WBT Write a basic story RW Task Look at your world and create a story to host your setting Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Fundamentals of Story Structure 8 Elements of a Story Explained The Five Essential Elements Of A Story Parts of a Story: The 11 Essential Story Elements You Need to Get Right Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-307-story-at-the-basics/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worldbuilders-anvil/id956705643 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercroft/ ((((((((((((((((((((((( Support us by using our Amazon Affiliate Link ))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/Amazon ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Jeff on Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram

Today's Topic – a horrible job being outsourced to automation, part 2 Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes

Today's Topic – a horrible job being outsourced to automation Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow A Fantasy Robot? Golems Iron Golem Automaton Dwemer Automaton Clockwork Hugo What would the purpose of it? Story / Theme What is our robot? Who made it? Strengths and Weaknesses Primary Material How does it function Is it charged? Does it need to recharge Back Story fun WBT Wait for part 2 RW Task Wait for part 2 Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Golems Iron Golem Automaton Dwemer Automaton Hugo Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-305-lets-make-a-fantasy-robot/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Golems https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golem Iron Golemhttps://www.dndbeyond.com/monsters/iron-golem Automaton https://www.greek-gods.org/greek-creatures/automatons.php Dwemer Automaton https://elderscrolls.fandom.com/wiki/Dwemer Hugo https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0970179/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worldbuilders-anvil/id956705643 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercroft/ ((((((((((((((((((((((( Support us by using our Amazon Affiliate Link ))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/Amazon ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Jeff on Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram

Today's Topic – Fer Realz Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Why the Death The Solution The topics of undercroft Worldbuilding Storytelling Life Episode types Worldbuilding Basics Worldbuilding Let's Build Worldbuilding Nerd Up Worldbuilding In the Wild Storytelling Mechanics Storytelling Writer Block Storytelling Characters Storytelling Let's Build Life Education Life Inspiration Life Relax Life Family WBT Let us know if you want more or less of something RW Task Join the undercroft, let us know what we are missing or… what we should eat Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-304-the-anvil-is-dead-long-live-the-anvil/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercroft/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worldbuilders-anvil/id956705643 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercroft/ ((((((((((((((((((((((( Support us by using our Amazon Affiliate Link ))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/Amazon ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Jeff on Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram

Today's Topic – The might be Giants, and what are we going to do if they are? Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow What is a legend? Are they based on reality? How core is the belief or stories? What happens if they meet the thing that exists? What happens if they do not live up to expectations? WBT Make a legendary creature called Michael. RW Task Finish `NaNoWriMo then prepare for the holidays while layering. Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show They Might be Gaints Flood (Amazon Affiliate Link) Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-303-can-your-culture-have-legends-about-elves-if-they-exist/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worldbuilders-anvil/id956705643 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercroft/ ((((((((((((((((((((((( Support us by using our Amazon Affiliate Link ))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/Amazon ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Jeff on Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Affiliate Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) They Might be Gaints Flood https://amzn.to/33ljKCZ

Today's Topic – The Really Real Walking Dead Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Inspired by a Yahoo! News Article, Zombie studies: The scientists taking the living dead seriously Thank you Scientific American… Basically Episode 79 is real Real-Life Zombies Zombie Carpenter Ants What is a zombie? "someone who moves around as if unconscious and being controlled by someone else:" – Cambridge Google Scholar 77,900 Types of Zombies Undead Zombies Magic Zombies Parasite Zombies – Warm Bodies Pathogen Zombies Drug Zombies Virus Zombies (Tech Zombies) Media Zombies Political Zombies Worker Zombie Electric Zombie / Science Zombie WBT Eat brains RW Task What kind of gamer 4 Types Of Gamers And Learner Engagement? Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Real-Life Zombies Zombie studies: The scientists taking the living dead seriously Episode 79: Ant Zombie Over Lords What kind of gamer 4 Types Of Gamers And Learner Engagement? Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-302-zombies-are-realish/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/health/2017/08/zombie-studies-scientists-taking-living-dead-seriously https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/real-life-zombies/ https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-79-ant-zombie-over-lords/ https://elearningindustry.com/types-of-gamers-and-learner-engagement-4 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worldbuilders-anvil/id956705643 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercroft/ ((((((((((((((((((((((( Support us by using our Amazon Affiliate Link ))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/Amazon ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Jeff on Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram

Today's Topic – Ignorance will Destroy us… again Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow What happened Movie/ and what we think Worldbuilding Problems Story Flaws Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-300-reign-of-fire-as-our-reign-of-terror-goes-on/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worldbuilders-anvil/id956705643 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercroft/ ((((((((((((((((((((((( Support us by using our Amazon Affiliate Link ))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/Amazon ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Jeff on Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Affiliate Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Reign of Fire on Amazon https://amzn.to/34Gv5OR

Today's Topic – Better Audio than the poorly edited part one. Audio Issues in the first part could cause a bit of confusion when listening to the audio or possibly take the host out of context. 30 minutes was lost. It does take away from the audio! I apologize for any confusion. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow 10x the cast Hijacking the story and Ham fisting the story Avoiding conflict WBT Watch all the videos on Critical Drinker, Screen Rant / Pitch Meeting, and Trope Talk: Mary Sue from Overly Sarcastic Productions And the movie Copycat (Affiliate Link) RWT Call the people you love Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Critical Drinker Screen Rant / Pitch Meeting Trope Talk: Mary Sue from Overly Sarcastic Productions Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-299-storytelling-crimes-part-vam/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Critical Drinker https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSJPFQdZwrOutnmSFYtbstA Screen Rant / Pitch Meeting https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL--PgETgAz5FGoatB9KQzbnpv0bgZqU2l Trope Talk: Mary Sue ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-230-the-orcs-of-gardul/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercroft/ ((((((((((((((((((((((( Support us by using our Amazon Affiliate Link ))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/Amazon ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Jeff on Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Affiliate Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Copycat https://amzn.to/32XljaH

Today's Topic – Most annoying problems in storytelling Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Because the plot needs it Character Kidnapping (Lost due to Microphone fail) Mary Sue even if(Most lostdue to Microphone fail) Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-298-storytelling-crimes/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-246-the-big-fantasy-genre-breakdown/ https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-252-looking-at-historical-fantasy-fiction-for-creators/ https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-263-looking-at-grimdark-fantasy/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-230-the-orcs-of-gardul/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercroft/ ((((((((((((((((((((((( Support us by using our Amazon Affiliate Link ))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/Amazon ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Jeff on Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram

Today's Topic – What we want to see and play Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Books The Testaments Games Ghost Recon Episode 285 Bloodlines 2! The blood is life. https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-285-bloodlines-2-the-blood-is-life/ Cyberpunk 2077 The outer worlds Mount and Blade II Baldur's gate 3 Watch Dogs: Legion Movies or TV The Witcher The Wheel of Time The Cursed (Updated King Arthurian) Dune Many more Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-297-upcoming/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-246-the-big-fantasy-genre-breakdown/ https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-252-looking-at-historical-fantasy-fiction-for-creators/ https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-263-looking-at-grimdark-fantasy/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-230-the-orcs-of-gardul/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercroft/ ((((((((((((((((((((((( Support us by using our Amazon Affiliate Link ))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/Amazon ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Jeff on Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Affiliate Mentions links )))))))))))))))))))))))))

Today's Topic - Let's Build an elven culture Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow · Cultural Believes and Traits · How the writing works. · What the religion looks like · Geography / Weather o Materials for building and · Types of clothing o Materials o Colors o Clasp · Accessories · Architecture o Inspiration o Important Structures o Type of materials · Arts · Based on materials · Stone · Wood and weeds · Mud · Metals · Pigments and Paints · Common goods · The Mouth Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-252-looking-at-historical-fantasy-fiction-for-creators/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-246-the-big-fantasy-genre-breakdown/ https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-252-looking-at-historical-fantasy-fiction-for-creators/ https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-263-looking-at-grimdark-fantasy/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-230-the-orcs-of-gardul/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercroft/ ((((((((((((((((((((((( Support us by using our Amazon Affiliate Link ))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/Amazon ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Jeff on Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram

Today's Topic – Let's Build a race of elves All the way back in episode 246 we set the stage for looking into the fantasy genre. This episode we take our look into the Historical Fiction Genre. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow The Ef or Tos Stereotypes Appearance Traits Limitations Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Episode 246 The Big Fantasy Genre Breakdown Episode 252 Looking at Historical Fantasy Fiction for creators Episode 263 Looking at Grimdark Fantasy Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-252-looking-at-historical-fantasy-fiction-for-creators/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-246-the-big-fantasy-genre-breakdown/ https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-252-looking-at-historical-fantasy-fiction-for-creators/ https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-263-looking-at-grimdark-fantasy/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-230-the-orcs-of-gardul/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercroft/ ((((((((((((((((((((((( Support us by using our Amazon Affiliate Link ))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/Amazon ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Jeff on Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram

Today's Topic – Because history is so passée All the way back in episode 246 we set the stage for looking into the fantasy genre. This episode we take our look into the Historical Fiction Genre. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Not sure what the real name of the city is yet Why is it interesting Takes from Mesoamerican, but creates it own feel The overall city layout Great circle island cut by 5 great canals and 2 minor canals 1st ring – lowest status 2nd ring – Nobles and clans Center – Capital of the empire 1st ring 2nd ring Center Takeaways Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Episode 246 The Big Fantasy Genre Breakdown Episode 252 Looking at Historical Fantasy Fiction for creators Episode 263 Looking at Grimdark Fantasy Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/creating/episode-294-city-of-mystr-an-elven-city-inspired-by-mesoamerica/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-246-the-big-fantasy-genre-breakdown/ https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-252-looking-at-historical-fantasy-fiction-for-creators/ https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-263-looking-at-grimdark-fantasy/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-230-the-orcs-of-gardul/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercroft/ ((((((((((((((((((((((( Support us by using our Amazon Affiliate Link ))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/Amazon ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Jeff on Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram

Today's Topic – Because history is so passée All the way back in episode 246 we set the stage for looking into the fantasy genre. This episode we take our look into the Historical Fiction Genre. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow The three things that make it urban Earth based Modern day … for the most part Set in a large urban area The many spices of urban Mystery, Romance, horror, Fantasy element are hidden from most of society Tightly related genres YA, Para, supernatural, Vampire Pros Cons Interesting works Twilight, Hungary games … most ya, Dresden Files, That potter boy Interesting stories Who does it work for? Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Episode 246 The Big Fantasy Genre Breakdown Episode 252 Looking at Historical Fantasy Fiction for creators Episode 263 Looking at Grimdark Fantasy Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-293-genre-breakdown-urban-fantasy/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-246-the-big-fantasy-genre-breakdown/ https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-252-looking-at-historical-fantasy-fiction-for-creators/ https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-263-looking-at-grimdark-fantasy/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-230-the-orcs-of-gardul/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercroft/ ((((((((((((((((((((((( Support us by using our Amazon Affiliate Link ))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/Amazon ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Jeff on Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram

Today's Topic Starting a The what and why of the changes to history Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show flow Episode 286 Secret Episode: Starting a new setting in cWoDTheme to Nashville By Night This list is not everything, I would share Point of Deviation and subversion These are the key things Alterative History of Nashville April 30th 1892 Ephraim Grizzard was believed killed in 1892 Turned into a Venture, All events appeared to happen as reported April 24th 1895 The Flu epidemic of Nashville. City cut off by Grover Cleveland Great Flood of 1927, really hit the Downtown and west end of the city June 6th 1953 Eisenhower is assassinated by Walter Rauff 1956 Construction starts on Interstate 24, 40, and 65 all in Nashville No evidence what found linking the Oct 6th 1957 The Opry House Scandal breaks President Nixon is part owner of company that profited by the construction boom by the reporter Douglas Edwards January 7rd 1958 Sevier Aerospace launched maiden flight of Minuteman supersonic Passenger test plan is makes its first flight from Nashville to London in under 4 hours January 8nd 1958 Douglas Edwards is killed in car accident in the Catskills Walter Cronkite becomes the news anchor and CBS stope reporting on the scandal 1962 Nashville becomes the 10 Largest city in the US. 1987 Nashville passes Chicago at the 3rd largest city Worldbuilding Task Think about the events in your timeline and how they effect what happens to your world Real world task Have a backup plan Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-292-secret-episode-history-of-nashville-by-night/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) History of Nashville primer HowToWorldbuild.com HowToWorldbuild.com/soon ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/worldbuilders-anvil/id956705643?mt=2 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercroft/ ((((((((((((((((((((((( Support us by using our Amazon Affiliate Link ))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/Amazon ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Jeff on Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram

Today's Topic Not the internal tools either Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show flow Notebooks Creative Friends Google ,Great Courses Plus, and Email Readers Grammarly Thesaurus The Emotion Thesaurus by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi Worldbuilding Task Right a paragraph about the last time you got angry by only describing how you acted, or how you felt Real world task Read something Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-291-5-invaluable-tools-in-writing/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) HowToWorldbuild.com HowToWorldbuild.com/soon ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/worldbuilders-anvil/id956705643?mt=2 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercroft/ ((((((((((((((((((((((( Support us by using our Amazon Affiliate Link ))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/Amazon ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Jeff on Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram

Today's Topic And do not forget the Kitchen sink Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show flow Big Picture of what is needed for Novel Vs RPG Setting 3 important needs for a novel setting Details needed for the narrative Details for the characters involved Enough background to remember and understand the setting you are using Everything the GM needs to know to understand what is needed Main Quest is optional Adventure hooks Convert world elements into desired system Everything the players should know in general about the setting. These could be total lies Optional Additions from the base system Subtractions Additional points of interest for the GM to flesh out if they want to Testing is never optional Worldbuilding Task Swap settings Real world task Remember being involved in the world around you does not mean to shape the world to look like you Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-289-worldbuilding-differences-novel-vs-rpg-setting/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) HowToWorldbuild.com HowToWorldbuild.com/soon ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/worldbuilders-anvil/id956705643?mt=2 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Join our Facebook Group ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercroft/ ((((((((((((((((((((((( Support us by using our Amazon Affiliate Link ))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/Amazon ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Jeff on Twitter ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://twitter.com/JefferyWIngram ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Affiliate Mentions links )))))))))))))))))))))))))