Worldbuilder's Anvil

Episode 288 Why should you use more one-dimensional characters? Today's Topic They all cannot be Jayne Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show flow What makes a character multidimensional Flaws or traits that suck Shades of Gray… not that … maybe that Contradictions This should not be your main character Wonka was so much better than Wonka When They work One off character, Maybe in Red shirts When the main character is made better When it is for a time, which could be the entire story Add dimension to your main character(s) Two many complex characters in story When they don't work Most villain in 80's action movies Plot is only about the main character Story lacks subtext Worldbuilding Task Take a character you love, and cut the depth right out of them Real world task Identify one way you need to take better care of yourself. Do one thing everyday to get a step closer to achieving it. Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 Is game of Thrones it? Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show flow What we want to see on TV Fantasy What has been done well From the perspective of today What has not worked Budgets do not meet the ambition – GoT Not much Pure Fantasy Cheesy or Epic or Both What we like Stranger Things Altered Carbon GoT Lucifer Good Omens More if you include Supernatural and Comic What was bad Earthsea Riverworld Any Syfy I can think of What we would like Worldbuilding Task Create a list of the Fantasy Show you would like to see Real world task Join us in the undercroft and let us know what you would like. 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-287-what-we-would-love-to-see-in-the-future-of-tv-fantasy/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 Starting a Classic World of Darkness Setting Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show flow Nashville Theme to Nashville By Night Geography (Map in ShowNotes) Points of Interest Downtown Badlands Picket Centennial Park grand ole opry(Ryman Auditorium, House and Gaylord hotel) Politics Prince - William Cowper Seneschal – Black Prince of England Brujah Keeper of the Elysium – Toreador Keeper of Centennial Park – Brujah Hessen General Sheriff - Nosferatu Harpy- June Weaver Clans Brujah – German – Audrey Murphy Gangrel - Franklin Malkavian - Brentwood Nosferatu - ?? Toreador – Broadstreet Ella Fitzgerald Tremere – Belmont / Hillsboro Ventrue -Midtown/Vanderbilt Caitiff - Bakerstown Assimite – Centennial park or Downtown Ravenous - Franklin Worldbuilding Task Start a new setting Real world task Do not suck peoples blood! Really 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-286-secret-episode-starting-a-new-setting-in-cwod/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 Bloodlines 2 Speculation and news Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show flow From Dracula to the word of darkness The Children of Cain White Wolf Games Bloodlines Bloodlines 2 – Why It can be great What we know for reading PC Gamer March 2020? Will they stay close to Cyberpunk 2020 Based off 5th Edition Seattle 25+ Hours Story packs and Expansions will follow Not all clans are playable Banu Haqim(Assamites), Nosferatu, Gangrel, Ministry(Set), Giovanni, Lasombra, Ravnos, and Tzimisce Thin Blood, Brujah, Tremere, Toreador, Ventrue, and Malkavian Mod support Worldbuilding Task What would vampires look like in your world? Real world task Do not suck peoples blood! 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-285-bloodlines-2-the-blood-is-life/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://vtmb.fandom.com/wiki/Clan https://www.pcgamer.com/everything-we-know-about-vampire-the-masqueradebloodlines-2/ 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 It is the stone of Figgleniz Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show flow Dealing with the dead Surviving /Understanding the world The growth of symbols Basic Religions Type Shamanism and ancestor worship Pantheism Polytheism Monotheism Monism Dualism New Religions Worldbuilding Task Breakdown your religions Real world task Employ the strategy of deadlines Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show History of Religion Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-284-what-can-worldbuilders-learn-from-how-religion-formed/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_religion 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 Why do people think realism is even possible, stick with believable. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show flow The Search for realism Cultures Races Magic? Technology What is wrong with it? The world is messy, the audience wants to understand Stranger than fiction Vladimir Demikhov & Experiments in the Revival of Organisms People often make choices that are contrary to their character Nature and natural selection are hard to understand or guess at Takes too long You should replace the search of realism with believable Make approximations that seem real to you Share your ideas and test them on people to see if they call it believable they might even use the word realistic. Worldbuilding Task Give up on the search for realism and start producing work. Real world task Explore a local town 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-283-realism-is-the-wrong-goal-in-fiction/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladimir_Demikhov 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 ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Stephan King On Writing https://amzn.to/2WtUGtW

Today's Topic Writer's block can happen to anyone! Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show flow What if the hobbit from Middle earth made it into space? Thanks to James in the undercroft for the episode idea Who would make it out of the shire? What would be an interesting time period to look at What would be a great job for them? Advantages Less space for crew quarters Less oxygen Comedy gold Disadvantages Much more food space Endless trouble What would they do? Worldbuilding Task Think out your hobbit in space story? Share it in the undercroft Real world task Block your work creatively, work, and chores Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Check out Writer's Block Course Jeff Goins Writer's Manifesto Brendon Buchard Stephan King On Writing Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-282-hobbits-in-space/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Check out Writer's Block Course https://joseph-michaels-business-academy.thinkific.com/ Jeff Goins Writer's Manifesto https://goinswriter.com/writers-manifesto/ Brendon Buchard https://brendon.com/ 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 ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Stephan King On Writing https://amzn.to/2WtUGtW

Episode 281 Season 8, Game of Thrones story fixes are all wrong Today's Topic Winter is dead, long live the winter Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show flow What are the problems with many of the story fixes Game of Thrones was inspired by the past. It was meant to take a Tolkien like story and subversion Execution caused most of the problems, not what happened. Daenerys should be queen and/or Jon Snow should be King No just know John Snow should have killed the Night King Not as such Kings Landing should not have burned Who could be king Gendry Ellaria Sand Sansa Stark (The starks are the White Roses) Bran should not be King and John Snow should have at least hugged Ghost Okay, cannot argue that Lessons for storytellers Beware of breaking tropes People seem to want Disney Fantasy A little messy and scary at the beginning and tied up in a neat bow at the end Monday Morning Quarterbacks will appear either way if your story becomes popular Use character development not shock to change the course of a narrative. Worldbuilding Task Create a better story to share and execute it! Real world task Michael called it! Send your thanks 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-281-season-8-of-game-of-thrones-story-fixes-are-all-wrong/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Check out Writer's Block Course https://joseph-michaels-business-academy.thinkific.com/ Jeff Goins Writer's Manifesto https://goinswriter.com/writers-manifesto/ Brendon Buchard https://brendon.com/ 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 ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Stephan King On Writing https://amzn.to/2WtUGtW

Today's Topic Writer's block can happen to anyone! Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show flow What is Writer's Block What we tell ourselves I am not good enough The work is not good enough I am just too lazy I do not have the time I am too stupid I am not a writer … 3 Areas of Writer's Block Imposter's Syndrome "Stop asking if you belong and start asking if you're being of absolute service every day." – Brendan Burchard Fear Prep Start working especially when your brain is screaming stop you are … Lost Research just want you need to do Find a structure you understand Start Fixing it Define the Problem Find three solutions, one would be do what you are doing now Figure the probably good and bad result of each Effect you and your relationships Pick the one that most suits you Worldbuilding Task Start Writing for 15 minutes when you feel blocked Real world task Get outside and do something in nature Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Check out Writer's Block Course Jeff Goins Writer's Manifesto Brendon Buchard Stephan King On Writing Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-280-do-i-have-a-writers-block-and-how-to-overcome-it/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Check out Writer's Block Course https://joseph-michaels-business-academy.thinkific.com/ Jeff Goins Writer's Manifesto https://goinswriter.com/writers-manifesto/ Brendon Buchard https://brendon.com/ 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 ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Stephan King On Writing https://amzn.to/2WtUGtW

Today's Topic No Tia, Comenzar los debates Michaels Special 200th anniversary episode focused mainly on Season 8 Episode 5 of Game Of Thrones. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show flow What we talked about Season 8 Episode 5 of Game of Thrones Why reading/watching bad stories is more important than good stories? What we ignored Do video games help or hurt creatives? What is the worse trope in fiction? nah Why Mike is a superior name? Mike will never let this happen Do video games help or hurt creatives? Maybe later Should you create on vacation? Maybe later Why people from Indiana are just better at everything? Joke topic we will never cover it 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-274-a-revolting-development-in-a-fantasy-nation/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 Do not break your laws Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show flow What are rules? Macro Only need to talk about the ones that very. Consistency Limit and make the world more interesting What I think about in my worlds An Inspire list not a checklist Laws of science Conservations Speed of Light Relativity Evolution Myths What if Mount Olympus is real Is magic used to reinforced religion and there are no gods? Magic What is the system(s) Does it break or complement other rules? Technology Is there missing or extra resources? How does it interact with magic? Worldbuilding Task Think about the rules of your world. Real world task Think about the rules you have created in your household?

Today's Topic The long and short of creating a culture framework Reading about cultures in national geographic was my first step into worldbuilding. The similarities and differences of cultures and how they change over time have been fascinating. Years ago I learned about the idea of language families. So I extended the idea of language families and came up with a protoculture or a fantasy culture group. The idea is that as the hunter-gatherer culture separates. Not only does the language change, but so does the way the people believe. So Join Michael and Jeffery as the look about how to create a fantasy culture group in your fictional world. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show flow What is a framework? What Elements do you need? The long of it What makes up a culture Group verses Ethnicity Verses Western Couture vs English The 5 Big question Why do think they are related Shared language Shared religion Shared customs Shared believes and norms Remember!!! The longer the shared experiences are separate 2 groups the more alien they will appear to each other. Imagine a Norseman meeting a person speaking Bengali in 1000 AD. Would the consider themselves distant cousins? The Short of it Enough to know them No more than what you need, Wiggle Room Use as a base for any cultures you create Worldbuilding Task Create a culture group framework in your world Real world task Learn to say no Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/news/episode-277-basics-of-fantasy-culture-group-creation/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 No, I am not the Chosen one The chosen one is a pervasive character trope used in stories, especially fantasy stories. It a trope I am personally bored with in my fiction. However, I am not sure if it is because it is so overused or since it is merely that the formula sometimes storytellers are lazy in spicing it up. So, Join Michael and Jeffery as they look at the chosen one character trope, and brainstorm out some ideas to modify the trope to make it a stand out a little more in a world of millions of stories. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show flow What is the Chosen One and why is it so popular Games Tradition, the Rhythm of storytelling Special Thanks to TV Tropes Alternatives The Megalomaniac The obsession takes them towards the villain The Hated one They are the only one, and everyone hates them for it The Good, Bad, and Ugly They are chosen by more than one side, sooner or later they will have to choose and pay a price(s) The Alliance of Heroes They are important in the story, however, as the larger story they are only a piece of the puzzle The Character Next Door The protagonist lives in the shadow of the Worldbuilding Task Create your variant of the Chosen one Real world task Create daily talking time with your loved one(s) 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-276-avoiding-the-chosen-one/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/TheChosenOne https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HeroTropes 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 Worldbuilding in the Cowboy Bebop Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show flow A Netflix series is coming so we are looking back at the world Universe of Cowboy bebop- Hopefully only minor spoilers The feel The Genre The Music as an episode session Cowboys Worldbuilding notes of interest Choice of firearms Wormhole spacecraft East vs West moved into space Earth Important Characters Ein – Pembroke Welsh Corgi – My guess is Gary Oldman Spike Spiegel – Jon Cho Jet Black – Mustafa Shakir Fay Valentine - Daniella Pineda Edward Wong - Alex Hassell Wants Fears 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-275-netflix-cowboy-bebop-review-wish-list/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 Vive la fausse révolution Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show flow Popular uprising vs coup Popular reasons Famine Drought Magical Enflamed Coup To much power in the wrong hands Story tips How to the characters fit in Who wins (Is the outcome fixes) Better or worse after What is the cost of victory What is the reward Worldbuilding Task Start the fictional rebellion Real world task Send some love to those around you to prevent a household revolution 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-274-a-revolting-development-in-a-fantasy-nation/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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

So, Jeff was working on classes for his very-side-indie RPG video game and thought that brainstorming worldbuilding classes for a fantasy culture would be a great episode We often think about fictional characters in a vacuum. However, may people who live around each other have many of the same skills. So why not use classes when you worldbuild. It will save you time creating characters in your fiction, and lots of time if you are creating new classes for your RPG world. Join Michael and Jeff as they brainstorm character creation in a fantasy culture. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show flow Classes for world building vs RPG game What jobs are needed to be done to survive? How do they fight? How is magic performed? What about holymen? what common skill are used by the people Dissecting a culture for classes Baurhdrakkeim bronze age Worldbuilding Task Create classes for your fantasy culture Real world task It is spring get out of your house. 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-273-brainstorming-worldbuilding-classes-for-a-fantasy-culture/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 4 ideas to create better side scenes As a game master, I call them random encounters. I call them a side scene in writing. They are the scenes add do not add to the plot of the story. Join Michael and Jeff as they talk about the 4 "S"s for Creating Better Encounters plus a 5th for DMs. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show flow A non-essential plot scenes for the plot In Games Track them 4 "S"s for Creating Better Spice - Add variety to a story Spice Surprises - Easter Eggs Strengthening – Leads into side plots or red herring Setbacks – Should set the story back For Game Masters and Dungeon Masters Semi-Random encounters When, Where, Why Worldbuilding Task Start tracking your encounters Real world task Bank some good will. Pick one area of your home and spring clean it. 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-272-4-ss-for-creating-better-encounters-plus-a-5th-for-dms/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 Building a time loop plot so I can create the story plot So to further the upcoming time loop story we need to know what Michael's character is planning to do to assassinate the king. From there Jeff can create what he wants the initial day to look like and create the basic plot for the story. Join Michael and Jeff in this plot building podcast episode. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show flow Talk about why Michaels character is visiting the king Walk through the plan to kill the King. Talk about the parameters of the first day and what it will look like for Michael. Worldbuilding Task Create a plot to kill a fictional king Real world task Go outside take a walk and smell the roses Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/news/episode-271-lets-build-our-time-loop-plot/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 Our story Hero In this episode, Jeffery and Michael, start brainstorming the character Michael will use in our timeloop story. When we create a hero or any character, we need to consider them in the context of the story. So listen to our let's build a protagonist podcast episode. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show flow Think about the 5 steps to great characters Background What motivates your character? What does your character look like? What is his personality Traits Flaws Quirks Name if you can Worldbuilding Task Create a character and get it going Real-world task Share your character in the Undercroft group Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Episode 48: Character Traits and Flaws Episode 49: Who am I? Think about the 5 steps to great characters Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-270-lets-build-our-loopy-protagonist/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Episode 48: Character Traits and Flaws https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-48-character-traits-and-flaws/ Episode 49: Who am I? https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-49-who-am-i/ Think about the 5 steps to great characters https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-206-5-steps-great-characters/ 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

The Tuesday Tidbit is where I talk about something I missed in the latest episode or funny moment that I had to cut when I was recording with Michael. They will premier in Facebook live videos typically Tuesday @ 1 PM unless My Baby says otherwise on our page Gardul and then moved to our YouTube channel and finally the audio will be released on Fridays @ 12 PM 1st Steps New Indie Single-Player RPG Video Game– Tuesday Tidbit for Episode 268 ************************************************************************************* This mini-episode is brought to us by my new free project How to world build Sign up and get instant access to a course that shows how simple worldbuilding can be by creating a simple city in under 30 minutes. Sign up now at www.HowToWorldBuild.com ************************************************************************************* This missed moment: How an amateur gets started Get some help from people who have done this before Make their ideas work for me Core Idea ß Core Idea A hero inherits a title and land and uses them to plot his revenge on his father's murder. Features Story Game Flow Characters Hero: Count Wuphumm Germbadd Heib Blaphvisseralas Worldbuilding needs Plan a Timeline Trello https://www.howtoworldbuild.com/soon Main episode https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-268-brainstorming-video-game-content/ https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-268-brainstorming-video-game-content/ Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ Gardul Stories Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_TMU5YjkHGeqv2CbSA38SA ************************************************************************************* Brought to us by my new free project HowToWorldbuild.com sign up and get instant access to a course that shows how simple worldbuilding can be by creating a simple city in under 30 minutes. *************************************************************************************

Today's Topic How we Timeloop Fiction So we are looking to run a story with a timeloop. So Michael and Jeffery talk a bit about what we would make a good story elements when time keeps repeating. So join us as we start the timeloop. So we are looking at … nooooooo Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show flow What is a timeloop Important Items for What causes the timeloop to repeat The Protagonist The Antagonist ???? Day 1 Alternate Scenes Random Scenes Closing Scenes What are the irritations? What are black herrings? What breaks the timeloop? Is there other limiters? Worldbuilding Task What is the timeloop in your world? Real world task Share the quick idea about your timeloop in the Facebook undercroft group 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-269-the-anvil-goes-looping/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) HowToWorldbuild.com ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 Brainstorming extras content in a single player indie RPG video game So looking to start a new project in my world. Michael and I start brainstorming video game content, a wishlist, for a secondary battle and diplomacy system for a single-player JRPG style. This is all designed to keep Jeff engages since his driveway took out his editing budget for his book. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show flow Creating a solo JRPG style game in RPGMaker MV Brainstorming wishlist for the system to complement traditional battles. Background for the setting War Diplomacy Battles Domain Worldbuilding Task Look at your plans, do you have the skills to achieve everything Real world task Join the Facebook undercroft group and tell me what I should call myself! Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show RPGMaker MV Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/news/episode-268-brainstorming-video-game-content/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) RPGMaker MV - http://www.rpgmakerweb.com/products/programs/rpg-maker-mv HowToWorldbuild.com ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 Worldbuilder has lost its meaning. Maybe I should stop looking through worldbuilding sites online. I see so many people get stuck on worldbuilding. More to the point, I see people who call themselves worldbuilders get stuck on what it means to make your world realistic. I personally have had it. I cannot consider myself a worldbuilder any more. I create fictional fantasy settings. Join a shocked Michael as the talks to Jeff giving up on the worldbuilder moniker. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show flow Yes I will still use worldbuilding skills What has a worldbuilder become to mean? The problem What we should be doing? Brainstorm a better name than worldbuilder Worldbuilding Task Look at your plans, do you have the skills to achieve everything Real world task Join the Facebook undercroft group and tell me what I should call myself! Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Episode 267 Stop Worldbuilding, Jeff is not a worldbuilder ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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

So in my recent illness, he downloaded and played Lord of the Rings Online played for the first time since 2012. The game is old and not perfect, however, I had so much fun my wife downloaded the game and we played together. The experience got me thinking, there are certain games that stick in our minds years after we stop playing them. I really wanted to think about what are the features of those games that make them live on in our hearts. Join Michael and me as we look at the features of the games we love. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show flow Lord of the Rings Online Destiny and Destiny 2 Everquest Baldur's gate Privateer Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Lord of the Rings Online Destiny and Destiny 2 Everquest Baldur's gate Privateer Ancient Cities Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-266-finding-inspiration-for-new-properties-in-our-nostalgia/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Lord of the Rings Online https://signup.lotro.com/lotro.php?ftui=LOTROWeathertopHCVideo&cl=75&hf=0&abrs=469_1550155406&interstitial=true Destiny and Destiny 2 https://www.destinythegame.com/ Everquest https://www.everquest.com/home Baldur's gate https://www.baldursgate.com/ Privateer https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wing_Commander:_Privateer Ancient Cities https://www.ancient-cities.com/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 We look at the world of judge Dread If you are looking for a dystopian post apocalypse world for inspiration. Go no farther than earth. No not Hunger Games or the Fallout universe. Join Michael and Jeff as the look at the earth of Judge Dredd. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show flow Drokk it Great war of 2050 Special Judicial Squad, Street Judges, Chief Judge, Governments sign up for support Law Giver City Blocks Mega Cities Wastelands Space Colonies Nations broken down largely into City States Mutants Undead The Crime is life! The Sentence is death Magic Psionics Implants Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Best Fantasy Book Grimdark Fantasy Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-265-i-am-the-law/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) HowToWorldbuild.com HowToWorldbuild.com/soon https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judge_Dredd http://judge-dredd.wikia.com/wiki/Judge_Dredd_Wiki ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 Here are simple hacks I use to get the most out of my time One of the major issues I hear from worldbuilders is that they do not know how to get the time. However, often time they have no idea even how much time they have to work creatively each week Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show flow Win-Win goals support agreement I need time, what time do you want? Not judging A weekly discussion about obligations and needs Care about their hobby or secondary interest as much as you want them to care about yours… even if they don't Work on being flexible Gmail calendars Shared with family Track your must-do activities Budget time (Episode 133 Learn how I found 17 extra hours a week in 15 minutes) 168 Hours Minus Sleep – Work – eating – commuting - stuff you have to do Trello Tracking Major things I am doing (or want 2) and the steps to get there Daily and task planning Daily Journal Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Best Fantasy Book Grimdark Fantasy Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-264-6-tips-to-help-you-recapture-your-time/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) HowToWorldbuild.com HowToWorldbuild.com/soon Episode 133 Learn how I found 17 extra hours a week in 15 minutes https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-133-learn-found-17-extra-hours-week-15-minutes/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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

************************************************************************************* This mini-episode is brought to us by my new free project How to world build Sign up and get instant access to a course that shows how simple worldbuilding can be by creating a simple city in under 30 minutes. Sign up now at www.HowToWorldBuild.com ************************************************************************************* This missed moment: Why do we want to make it darker Monster Vision with Joe Bob Briggs story of Highlander Why we want it darker, or something else Possibly a reaction Maybe a reflection of our taste The hope standing out will lead us to our magnum opus https://www.howtoworldbuild.com/soon Main episode https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-263-looking-at-grimdark-fantasy/ Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ Gardul Stories Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_TMU5YjkHGeqv2CbSA38SA ************************************************************************************* Brought to us by my new free project HowToWorldbuild.com sign up and get instant access to a course that shows how simple worldbuilding can be by creating a simple city in under 30 minutes. *************************************************************************************

Today's Topic If you are writing grimdark. The characters are not going to have a good day. If Horror had a child with Epic Fantasy and the child and the child has a really bad attitude it would be named Grimdark. Join Michael and Jeffery as the look at the Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show flow Understanding Grimdark What it is not? It is not horror It is not epic fantasy It is not anti epic either It is not dark fantasy What it is if the last four items where relegated. Grimdark would be the child of all of them that was treated poorly its entire life. Pros Cons Interesting works Interesting stories Who does it work for? If is not horror, it is not Epic but something using both ideas Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Best Fantasy Book Grimdark Fantasy Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) HowToWorldbuild.com HowToWorldbuild.com/soon http://bestfantasybooks.com/grimdark-fantasy.html ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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

The Tuesday Tidbit is where I talk about something I missed in the latest episode or funny moment that I had to cut when I was recording with Michael. They will premier in Facebook live videos typically Tuesday @ 1 PM unless My Baby says otherwise on our page Gardul and then moved to our YouTube channel and finally the audio will be released on Fridays @ 12 PM My ultimate reason for loving worldbuilding frameworks – Tuesday Tidbit for Episode 262 ************************************************************************************* This mini-episode is brought to us by my new free project How to world build Sign up and get instant access to a course that shows how simple worldbuilding can be by creating a simple city in under 30 minutes. Sign up now at www.HowToWorldBuild.com ************************************************************************************* This missed moment: My ultimate reason for loving worldbuilding frameworks I am obsessed with cultures I started worldbuilding reading National Geographic My ultimate wonder, why do some areas have many ethnicities while others only have a few. Balkans verse Britain Flexibility gives me the ability to look at the work in different time periods Wargaming for the win https://www.howtoworldbuild.com/soon Main episode https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-262-why-i-have-been-working-on-a-framework-for-worldbuilding/ Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ Gardul Stories Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_TMU5YjkHGeqv2CbSA38SA ************************************************************************************* Brought to us by my new free project HowToWorldbuild.com sign up and get instant access to a course that shows how simple worldbuilding can be by creating a simple city in under 30 minutes. *************************************************************************************

The Tuesday Tidbit is where I talk about something I missed in the latest episode or funny moment that I had to cut when I was recording with Michael. They will premier in Facebook live videos typically Tuesday @ 1 PM unless My Baby says otherwise on our page Gardul and then moved to our YouTube channel and finally the audio will be released on Fridays @ 12 PM Yeah what if I need more than a framework – Tuesday Tidbit for Episode 261 ************************************************************************************* This mini-episode is brought to us by my new free project How to world build Sign up and get instant access to a course that shows how simple worldbuilding can be by creating a simple city in under 30 minutes. Sign up now at HowToWorldBuild.com ************************************************************************************* This missed moment: When your builder is gone, what happens to the structure? : Punch Fear in the Face, Escape Average, and Do Work That Matters The High Performance Planner Bonus if you need to understand HP : High Performance Habits For more on my framework: https://www.howtoworldbuild.com/soon Main episode https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-261-gardul-earth-destroyed-cathia-system-urban-earth/Gardul Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ Gardul Stories Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_TMU5YjkHGeqv2CbSA38SA Affiliate Links to other resources Start: https://amzn.to/2Ddveyv The High Performance Planner: https://amzn.to/2RNkxuE High Performance Habits : https://amzn.to/2Dc1Ybm ************************************************************************************* Brought to us by my new free project HowToWorldbuild.com sign up and get instant access to a course that shows how simple worldbuilding can be by creating a simple city in under 30 minutes. *************************************************************************************

Today's Topic – Sketch it out For two years, Jeff has been working a framework to make better worlds more quickly. Join Jeffery and Micheal as the discuss frameworks, why Jeff made one, and what you need to have in a good framework. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show flow Why is this important? Difference between amateur and professional worldbuilders… besides pay Benefits of a framework in worldbuilding Cons What should you look for in your personal framework Worldbuilding and Real World Task Go to HowToWorldbuild.com/Frame 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-262-why-i-have-been-working-on-a-framework-for-worldbuilding/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) HowToWorldbuild.com HowToWorldbuild.com/NWF ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 So many worlds so little time If you are like Michael you might be a bit confused by the name of this episode. These are a few ideas for worlds that I had though about last year. If you are new to worldbuilding, you might think that this is a long list. It is not. This does not include every world, just the ones that came to mind quickly. Join Michael and I as we look at how Jeff approaches the problem of having to many worlds and to little time. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show flow Gardul, Earth Destroyed, Cathia, System, Urban Earth What are they? Have you ever had this problem? Which world to build? If you love detail how do you make it rich without the decades of your live per world Worldbuilding and Real World Task Go to HowToWorldbuild.com/soon by January 31th 2019 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-261-gardul-earth-destroyed-cathia-system-urban-earth/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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

The Tuesday Tidbit is where I talk about something I missed in the latest episode or funny moment that I had to cut when I was recording with Michael. They will premier in Facebook live videos typically Tuesday @ 1 PM unless My Baby says otherwise on our page Gardul and then moved to our YouTube channel and finally the audio will be released on Fridays @ 12 PM What happens when your builder is gone – Tuesday Tidbit for Episode 260 ************************************************************************************* This mini-episode is brought to us by my new free project How to world build Sign up and get instant access to a course that shows how simple worldbuilding can be by creating a simple city in under 30 minutes. Sign up now at HowToWorldBuild.com ************************************************************************************* This missed moment: When your builder is gone, what happens to the structure? Why is this important The Citadel of Many Arrows The Keep and castle The Training grounds The tunnels The Orc Face Main episode https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-260-lets-build-a-castle/ Gardul Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ Gardul Stories Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_TMU5YjkHGeqv2CbSA38SA ************************************************************************************* Brought to us by my new free project HowToWorldbuild.com sign up and get instant access to a course that shows how simple worldbuilding can be by creating a simple city in under 30 minutes. *************************************************************************************

Today's Topic - Down By the Bay The orcs came, the saw, the conquered; but they never left. Join Jeffery and Michael as the do a preliminary build of the Castle of Many Arrows situated high up on a cliff overlooking the old port city of Kleinpharas. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show flow The Castle of Many Arrows / The Citadel of Kleinpharas A Quick History Location Recourses Ruler Needs (Bludjest, Reginal Grembadas, Raban Unhirriem) Luxury needs Public Facing Public Facilities Working Sections Residences 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-260-lets-build-a-castle/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 – The Vaulted topic I have always thought very utilitarian about creating the architecture for my fantasy setting. What do the people have? What do the people need? What is important to the people? However, I have come to the belief that I missed 2 very important considerations. Join Michael and Jeffery as they rethink architecture. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show flow What did I think? What is new? What type of architecture? What type of Resources? What is made with the Recourses? What about Luxury Resources? Basic questions? Palace construction Public what does the government provide? Private 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-259-rethinking-architecture/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) HowToWorldbuild.com ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 – Hallmark Christmas Movies are like a Romanic Fantasy Adventure, and no this in not a drinking game I must admit something. I love Christmas movies. I have watched hours and hours of Hallmark Christmas movies. You might think they are horribly formulaic and they are. However, I have learned two very important lessons about them. They are great for learning structure for stories and they are … Fantasy movies. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show flow Formulas are not evil Making them familiar like family Christmas is a community celebration, Family, and Faith One of the leads use to love Christmas or the hidden Grinch Love taking story inspiration from classics The Big bad foe Use Tropes for characters Magic abound both high and low magic If you do not worry if people know it is a formula you can crank out the work so have fun with it 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-258-what-we-learned-about-storytelling-from-watching-the-hallmark-channel/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) HowToWorldbuild.com HowToWorldbuild.com/NWF ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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

Monday Mini's is where I talk about something I missed in the latest episode or funny moment that I had to cut when I was recording with Michael. They will premier in Facebook live videos typically Mondays @ 11 AM unless My Baby says otherwise on our page Gardul and then moved to our YouTube channel and finally the audio will be released on Fridays @ 12 PM ************************************************************************************* This mini-episode is brought to us by my new free project How to world build Sign up and get instant access to a course that shows how simple worldbuilding can be by creating a simple city in under 30 minutes. Sign up now at HowToWorldBuild.com ************************************************************************************* This missed moment: Silly was used was not just because of Monty Python Why I called them silly characters Comedy has only come to mean everything that makes you laugh The happy ending (Comedy) vs the sad ending (Tragedy) Comedy verities can be used with characters or subplots resolutions to help pull back the tension from the main story you are trying to tell Laughter is the most obvious way to counteract the tragic story tension building. Main episode https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-257-make-a-slightly-silly-silly-or-very-silly-character/ Gardul Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ Gardul Stories Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_TMU5YjkHGeqv2CbSA38SA ************************************************************************************* Brought to us by my new free project HowToWorldbuild.com sign up and get instant access to a course that shows how simple worldbuilding can be by creating a simple city in under 30 minutes. *************************************************************************************

Today's Topic – Is it Kevin Phillips-Bong Not Tarquin Fin-tim-lin-bin-whin-bim-lim-bus-stop-F'tang-F'tang-Olé-Biscuitbarrel Michael and Jeffery do something completely different and go into the development of characters for comedy relief. Even in the most dramatic of storied comedy is needed to allow the readers or gamers to achieve the proper level of dramatic build up. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show flow Comedy vs Over-the top comedy vs Very Silly What do you want to get with a comedic character Keep in mind Basics comedy characters Execution is everything, but remember Comedy Lives just beyond the land of Drama Over the top comedy is 10x Very silly is 100x Prepare for lots of extra rewrites And remember it is good to be the king Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Monty Python's Flying Circus - Election Night Special 10 Ways to Improve Your Writing While Thinking Like a Comedy Writer Comedic Relieve Characters Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/?p=2775 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) HowToWorldbuild.com HowToWorldbuild.com/Soon Comedic Relieve Characters https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ComedicReliefCharacters 10 Ways to Improve Your Writing While Thinking Like a Comedy Writer https://www.writersdigest.com/whats-new/10-ways-to-improve-your-writing-while-thinking-like-a-comedy-writer Monty Python's Flying Circus - Election Night Special https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVI5ZOT5QEM ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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

Monday Mini's is where I talk about something I missed in the latest episode or funny moment that I had to cut when I was recording with Michael. They will premier in Facebook live videos typically Mondays @ 11 AM unless My Baby says otherwise on our page Gardul and then moved to our YouTube channel and finally the audio will be released on Fridays @ 12 PM ************************************************************************************* This mini-episode is brought to us by my new free project How to world build Sign up and get instant access to a course that shows how simple worldbuilding can be by creating a simple city in under 30 minutes. Sign up now at HowToWorldBuild.com ************************************************************************************* This missed moment: Will of the Artifact!!!!! Why will? Direct vs Indirect Intelligence Empathy Player vs ally control Land as an artifact (Barovia) Main episode https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-256-lets-build-an-artifact/ Gardul Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ Gardul Stories Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_TMU5YjkHGeqv2CbSA38SA Mentions Ravenloft https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ravenloft ************************************************************************************* Brought to us by my new free project HowToWorldbuild.com sign up and get instant access to a course that shows how simple worldbuilding can be by creating a simple city in under 30 minutes. *************************************************************************************

Today's Topic - I forge this episode by the power of Thundera and Eterna Michael and Jeffery go over the finer points of creating an Artifact or and extremally powerful magical item that to possess makes a character much more powerful but comes at a price. Oh, you want this marble. Mwhahahahaha. Sure. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast showflow What is an Artifact? What is it? How does its will work? What happens if you are controlled by it? What are the benefits? Are there other drawbacks? 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-241-5-steps-to-make-your-stories-more-compelling/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.HowToWorldbuild.com ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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

Monday Mini's is where I talk about something I missed in the latest episode or funny moment that I had to cut when I was recording with Michael. They will premier in Facebook live videos typically Mondays @ 11 AM unless My Baby says otherwise on our page Gardul and then moved to our YouTube channel and finally the audio will be released on Fridays @ 12 PM ************************************************************************************* This mini-episode is brought to us by my new free project How to world build Sign up and get instant access to a course that shows how simple worldbuilding can be by creating a simple city in under 30 minutes. Sign up now at HowToWorldBuild.com ************************************************************************************* This missed moment: The Question missed What was the biggest mistake I made starting the anvil? No strategy to monetize from the start ~ 200,000 downloads. How much money spent on gear, hosting, and time spent? How many relationships did I not build? How many people could I have help better or more efficiently. Main episode https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-255-all-about-us-the-undercroft-asks-anything/ Gardul Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ Gardul Stories Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_TMU5YjkHGeqv2CbSA38SA ************************************************************************************* Brought to us by my new free project HowToWorldbuild.com sign up and get instant access to a course that shows how simple worldbuilding can be by creating a simple city in under 30 minutes. *************************************************************************************

Today's Topic - The Undercroft Strikes back.... with questions for Michael and Jeff Michael and I have asked lots of questions in the first 254 episodes. So for this episode, we are trying something new. We let our Facebook group The Fantasy Worldbuilder's Undercroft ask anything and to our surprise, they had some fun, tough, and good questions for us to answer in this episode. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Facebook group thread with the questions If you are not a member you will have to ask to join make sure to answer the three questions. The Very cool and needed "Seize the GM" podcast of the Undercroft comedian Derek. 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-241-5-steps-to-make-your-stories-more-compelling/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-241-5-steps-to-make-your-stories-more-compelling/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 ))))))))))))))))))))))))) The Gazetteer Writer's Manual: Creating Travel Guides to Fictional Worlds (World Building Series) https://amzn.to/2TQRDrO

Monday Mini's is where I talk about something I missed in the latest episode or funny moment that I had to cut when I was recording with Michael. They will premier in Facebook live videos typically Mondays @ 11 AM unless My Baby says otherwise on our page Gardul and then moved to our YouTube channel and finally the audio will be released on Fridays @ 12 PM ************************************************************************************* This mini-episode is brought to us by my new free project How to world build Sign up and get instant access to a course that shows how simple worldbuilding can be by creating a simple city in under 30 minutes. Sign up now at HowToWorldBuild.com ************************************************************************************* This missed moment: No Ghostbusters!!!!! Shows the mixing of genres Comedy and horror Simply worldbuilding that makes sense but is not over thought Realist does not make things better especially when dealing in fantasy, horror, or metaphysical Excellent storytelling Great characters built up and central to the story Mood was conveyed in lighting and camera angles Turned a generation against the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man Main episode https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-254-movies-and-television-that-can-teach-about-worldbuilding/ Gardul Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ Gardul Stories Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_TMU5YjkHGeqv2CbSA38SA ************************************************************************************* Brought to us by my new free project HowToWorldbuild.com sign up and get instant access to a course that shows how simple worldbuilding can be by creating a simple city in under 30 minutes. *************************************************************************************

Today's Topic – We always worry if our stories are compelling, try these 5 steps One of the most common worries I hear from creatives is they are worried about making more compelling stories. This could be a topic for an entire podcast. However, Michael and I identified the 5 most important ways you can make a more interesting story. Join Michael and I as we discuss this topic. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com 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-241-5-steps-to-make-your-stories-more-compelling/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-241-5-steps-to-make-your-stories-more-compelling/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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

Monday Mini's is where I talk about something I missed in the latest episode or funny moment that I had to cut when I was recording with Michael. They will premier in Facebook live videos typically Mondays @ 11 AM unless My Baby says otherwise on our page Gardul and then moved to our YouTube channel and finally the audio will be released on Fridays @ 12 PM ************************************************************************************* This mini-episode is brought to us by my new free project How to world build Sign up and get instant access to a course that shows how simple worldbuilding can be by creating a simple city in under 30 minutes. Sign up now at HowToWorldBuild.com ************************************************************************************* This missed moment: Do not let the games control you Do you want to create or play video games? Understand why you choose the game over worldbuilding Distraction can be good Plan your time, understand what time you cannot control. Have time planned to be creative and create during that time. Have time for hobbies and relax in that time. When your creative time happens, create for at least 15 minutes no matter how you feel. Main episode https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-253-lessons-for-worldbuilders-from-video-games/ Gardul Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ Gardul Stories Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_TMU5YjkHGeqv2CbSA38SA Articles mentioned in the mini https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_The_Chronicles_of_Narnia http://www.narnia.com/us/ http://www.cslewis.com/us/about-cs-lewis/ ************************************************************************************* Brought to us by my new free project HowToWorldbuild.com sign up and get instant access to a course that shows how simple worldbuilding can be by creating a simple city in under 30 minutes. *************************************************************************************

Today's Topic – Video games that help teach you to be better worldbuilder's There are many games that have taught me lessons about worldbuilding. Heck most things I do have an impact on how I worldbuild. I could have picked many games, however, I choose a few that I really think can help others better understand some systems that can give you information that helps make your worldbuilding better. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com 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-253-lessons-for-worldbuilders-from-video-games/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-253-lessons-for-worldbuilders-from-video-games/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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

Monday Mini's is were I talk about something I missed in the latest episode or funny moment that I had to cut when I was recording with Michael. They will premier in Facebook live videos typically Mondays @ 11AM unless My Baby says otherwise on our page Gardul and then moved to our YouTube channel and finally the audio will be released on Fridays @ 12 PM ************************************************************************************* This mini episode is brought to us by my new free project HowToWorldbuild.com Sign up and get instant access to a course that shows how simple worldbuilding can be by creating a simple city in under 30 minutes. Sign up know at HowToWorldBuild.com ************************************************************************************* This missed moment was in the segment about Christian Fantasy not as Historical Earth Fantasy The Chronicles of Naria By CS Lewis Did I screw up by saying Christian Fantasy is like a subset of Historical Earth Fantasy? Gardul Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/GardulStories/ Gardul Stories Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_TMU5YjkHGeqv2CbSA38SA Articles mentioned in the mini https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_The_Chronicles_of_Narnia http://www.narnia.com/us/ http://www.cslewis.com/us/about-cs-lewis/ ************************************************************************************* Brought to us by my new free project HowToWorldbuild.com sign up and get instant access to a course that shows how simple worldbuilding can be by creating a simple city in under 30 minutes. *************************************************************************************

Today's Topic – Looking back to make it up with Historical Fiction 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 What is historical fantasy fiction? Tightly related genres Pros Cons Interesting works Interesting stories Who does it work for? 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-252-looking-at-historical-fantasy-fiction-for-creators/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 – Many topics one episode So we have done several episodes recently about individual questions from members of the undercroft. This episode will cover several questions that I did not think I could talk about for an entire episode. So other thanks must go out to our Facebook Undercroft Group. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Lee How to design a high magic world without creating "magic superheroes." Evan and Robert - influences by other author's work and concerns about being too similar 1) similarity with other's works, 2) use of ordinary fantasy terms/beings(i.e., elves, orcs, dwarves) and their characteristics 3) "influence/homage" versus "plagiarism/copycat" in one's work. Does seeing similar ideas (constructs, characters, deities, cultures, etc.) paralleled in separate worlds bother 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-251-the-undercroft-qa/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-251-the-undercroft-qa/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 Okay you want to world build a fantasy culture with the mimicking or appropriating To be honest, this was a tough topic requested by Jonathan in our Facebook group, "The Fantasy Worldbuilder's Undercroft" The tough part of the question is it is two questions. How to create a fantasy culture inspired by culture and How to do to not culturally appropriate. Join Michael and Jeffery as the talk about worldbuilding a culture without copying or appropriating the culture. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show If you want to learn how to worldbuild or stop being stuck worldbuilding, sign up for our free course at HowtoWorldbuild.com Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-250-how-to-use-real-world-cultures-without-outright-mimicking-or-appropriating/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Gardul.com/start https://www.HowtoWorldbuild.com ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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