Worldbuilder's Anvil

Today's Topic Markie Markus gets a bit closer to his jewels Join Marcus as he has a shocking meeting with his father and learns what he needs to do to get past the spirit guarding the Jewels of Daivvavaahra. For more background check out Episode 187 Pathway to DOOM. And check out Episode 193 Marcus and the Jewels of Daivvavaahra, Part one before you listen to this episode. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Get the stories and hear the tips in this episode of the Worldbuilder's Anvil Podcast Listen to Michael and I as we go into this critical topic. Podcast Show Flow Meet find father Taken under the Tea Shop A dank hallway seeing the old lady sitting on a thrown of pillow Lights a pipe Thoughtful, wise, calculating, honest, smokes from the side of her mouth. Introduced to Nero, Gaius, Commodus Teamsters Requires axe of Thormaer to be "Planted" at the scene Wants 50% starts at 75% can be negotiated down to 35% plus expenses has to be really good logic. No help to escape, fencing on your own, only want teamsters and capital. She gets teamsters cut as well. Bruno meets Smart, always carving, leaves trophies .5 to think about it and .5 to take the job Always delivers will settle for .5 after the job is done Requires .5 to reserve his time Needs Bone of King Herrman Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The Worldbuilding Task for the Day Join the undercroft and share your story plot The Real-world Task for the Day Join our NaNoWriMo Support group The Undercroft's NaNoWriMo Support Group Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Episode 187 Pathway to DOOM Episode 193 Marcus and the Jewels of Daivvavaahra, Part one Help spread awareness of human trafficking donate to the Wayne Foundation Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/blog/episode-199-marcus-jewels-daivvavaahra-part-2 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Episode 187 Pathway to DOOM http://gardul.com/blog/episode-187-pathway-doom/ Episode 193 Marcus and the Jewels of Daivvavaahra, Part one http://gardul.com/blog/episode-193-marcus-and-the-jewels-of-daivvavaahra-part-one/ Help spread awareness of human trafficking donate to the Wayne Foundation http://waynefdn.org/ Join our NaNoWriMo Support group The Undercroft's NaNoWriMo Support Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1952238691658518 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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

Sea Jeff is great Today's Topic Lessons from ocean in storytelling So since we talked a bit about worldbuilding and the ocean in the last episode, we talked more about how the sea affects the planet in episode 139. Micheal and I knew we needed to talk about storytelling and the sea. So, join Michael and I as we explore many stories that have shown up from before the written world unto Waterworld. Of course, he made us talk about WaterWorld. 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 Episode 139 Creating a First Generation Naturalistic Fantasy World Episode 197 Worldbuilding and the Sea Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/blog/episode-198-storytelling-sea ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Episode 139 Creating a First Generation Naturalistic Fantasy World http://gardul.com/blog/episode-139-creating-first-generation-naturalistic-fantasy-world/ Episode 197 Worldbuilding and the Sea http://gardul.com/blog/episode-197-worldbuilding-sea/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 ))))))))))))))))))))))))) History of the World Part 1: http://amzn.to/2ssbuQf

Today's Topic Lessons from ocean in world-building When I think about the Sea and Oceans in my fantasy worldbuilding. I typically and not so concerned about details. I am a land lover in my fiction. I do not travel under the sea. If you are like me or especially if you develop story or cultures under the waves. The ocean is important. So join Michael and I as we journey 20 feet off the beach. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com

Today's Topic 3 Act Structure and 5 Act Structure So I hear a lot from worldbuilders. I have interviewed them on the podcast. I talk to them all the time in the Fantasy Worldbuilder's Undercroft Facebook group. When the topic shifts to storytelling. The most common topics are act structures. The two most common versions are the 3 act structure and the 5 act structure. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com These are important to understanding Common structures in storytelling are vital. They make it easier for readers to make sense of the stories. It has an additional benefit for the storyteller. Structure tells us when to climax the story and start the resolution. I am not an academic or even overly educated in the structure and plots and stories. However, I have seen and read many stories. And most of them have either the 3 act structure or the 5 act structure. I am not an academic or even overly educated in the structure and plots and stories. However, I have seen and read many stories. And most of them have either 3 act structure or the 5 act structure. They alone will not name your story great. However, great structure gives your story the needed foundation to build up. You are invited Join Michael and I as we look at the 3 act structure and the 5 act structure in this weeks episode of the Worldbuilder's Anvil Podcast. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/blog/episode-196-acts-author ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Free Daily Focus Planner: http://gardul.com/focus The Three-Act Structure http://www.elementsofcinema.com/screenwriting/three-act-structure/ The Five Act Play (Dramatic Structure) http://www.storyboardthat.com/articles/e/five-act-structure ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Watch the Tempest http://amzn.to/2xesgb5

Today's Topic Creating a fantasy story from a world It is a journey I have done for three years. I like to sit down for a month and write a book. It cleanses my mind of a story. It helps make my fantasy world feel more real in my mind. So as we approach NaNoWriMo for 2018 prep now for success this year. Join Michael and me as we talk about prepping for NaNoWriMo 2017 Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/blog/episode-195-check-yourself-before-you-wreck-yourself ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Free Daily Focus Planner: https://www.smallbizlife.com/focus NANOWRIMO https://nanowrimo.org/sign_up Episode 132 How do I write 50,000 words #NaNoWriMo when I work and have a life? http://gardul.com/blog/episode-132-write-50000-words-nanowrimo-work-life/ Episode 140 A Perfect Example of why planning is needed for NaNoWriMo and actual brainstorming for a new story http://gardul.com/blog/episode-140-perfect-example-planning-needed-nanowrimo-actual-brainstorming-new-story/ Episode 147 Horror Flicks to Help you through #NaNoWriMo http://gardul.com/blog/episode-147-horror-flicks-help-nanowrimo/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 ))))))))))))))))))))))))) History of the World Part 1: http://amzn.to/2ssbuQf

Today's Topic Creating a home for a villain Michael and I hope you enjoyed the first part of the story, "Marcus and the Jewels of Daivvavaahra". In the story, we talked about an old castle that was being rented to a new merchant. However, we recorded this first. It is an example of how I do a quick build for a new structure for my fantasy world, Gardul. We create in general a small old castle that sits in the middle of the old part of the city of Baurhdrakkas. It ended up with one tall tower an important set piece for the story. There is also one room that stores the Jewels of Daivvavaahra. That means the room should be the location of this heist story. Check out the episode and let us know what you want to know more information about. For more show notes go to Gardul.com Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/blog/episode-194-lets-build-a-fantasy-villains-lair ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Free Daily Focus Planner: https://www.smallbizlife.com/focus Dream Catcher Assessment https://www.smallbizlife.com/dreambig http://gardul.com/blog/episode-140-perfect-example-planning-needed-nanowrimo-actual-brainstorming-new-story/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 ))))))))))))))))))))))))) History of the World Part 1: http://amzn.to/2ssbuQf

Today's Topic Our Story starts in … Listen to Michael and I as we go have some fun in episode 193 with Markie Markus and the Jewels of Daivvavaahra story to told and played in GURPS Ultra-lite. For more background check out Episode 187 Pathway to DOOM. And look out for episode 194 were we will the major set piece for the heist. Podcast Show Flow Sticks and Stones Mark wins using The Rade Maneuver Tavern (The Axe) Staff a suspicious woman Waltraud Likes but thinks Mark and Gregor are always up to something Hatto The Best sticks and stones player in the tavern Ommuald – The Person who dislikes Mark Rudolf – The Accomplish Casing for temple roof higher and farther away Decimus and Mettius are attempting Snuck in by teamsters (Sinon is noticed going carrying good inside Decimus distracts in the court leads and lead to the guard over response Mettius Gets into the house and lets Decimus in. fail to open the lock and release the spirt trap Decimus tries to distract and Mettius cannot open Zanotos shows up and uses the spirit to end it very fast Sinon is see coming in at last minute to help) Return to lair Plan out what they need Escape artist(Ammalheim), Inside man (Sinon and the Gregor problem), Magic Gadget Man (Bruno the carpenter) will need resources, (The Thormaer or Father Dilemma) Back to the Axe Sinon remembers Gregor and the plan is crushed Bonus in the Carpenter Guild Find Bruno Bruno wants money up front and a piece on the back end (Will not join) Bonus 2 To the docks to meet find father Scene ends with the axe for teamster and finical help and for 50% of the take Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The Worldbuilding Task for the Day Start an GURPS Ultra-lite Game with some friends The Real-world Task for the Day One Month to NaNoWriMo 2017 and friend message me @GardulWriter NaNoWriMo Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show NaNoWriMo 2017 GURPS Ultra-lite Episode 187 Pathway to DOOM Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/blog/episode-193-marcus-and-the-jewels-of-daivvavaahra-part-one ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) NaNoWriMo 2017 https://nanowrimo.org/ GURPS Ultra-lite http://www.warehouse23.com/products/gurps-ultra-lite Episode 187 Pathway to DOOM http://gardul.com/blog/episode-187-pathway-doom/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 Using the Total Eclipse to rethink our fantasy cultures The total eclipse has happened in the United States on 8/21/2017. It started in the Northwest and continued to the Southeast. And unlike what I said in the episode will come in 7 years on 4/8/2024. It will cover many parts of the country that missed it in 2017. However, why is this a world-building topic? Total Eclipses are universally bad events in early cultures The sun and its position are exceptionally important to early cultures. In all parts of the world, the sun tells you important facts. When is the wet season or dry season in the tropics and when the snow is coming in the north? It helps as agriculture starts. When do you plant and harvest your food? An event in the heavens that blots out the sun would be terrifying It would attack the early beliefs of any culture to see such an important element taken away. However, there is no reason to actually have these events. The moon is important in this cycle The position of the moon between the sun and your fantasy world it important. Even if it passes between the sun and your planet it might be too small to blot out the sun. If you have no moon what would cause the eclipse, maybe it is a back of sky wolves. Your world, your rules! Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The bigger benefit for me was increased focus. It was another major issue of mine. However, that is a story for a different day. Get the stories and hear the tips in this episode of the Worldbuilder's Anvil Podcast Listen to Michael and I as we go into this critical topic and look directly into the sun. Podcast Show Flow Why the sun is so Fning important. I mean really, I mean for everyone, really Sun is yummy in the tummy! Chinese word for eclipse, Shih Viking sky wolfs Vietnam toads Eclipse Wizard saves the day Make lots of sound to scare away the issue Celestial Larceny Korean Fire Dogs went that way! Rahu steals the elixir of immortality, loses his body to Vishnu Modern issues Danger in pregnant women Cannot look directly at a total eclipse Always a major disruption to order Never a positive Behaviors will be adopted to deal with it until it ends Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The Worldbuilding Task for the Day Make sure your cultures have Total Eclipse issues The Real-world Task for the Day Read King Lear and get some of Shakespeare's views Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Free Daily Focus Planner King Lear on Amazon Solar Eclipse Myths From Around the World Bonnie Tyler - Total Eclipse of the Heart Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/blog/episode-192-total-eclipse-fantasy-sun ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Free Daily Focus Planner: https://www.smallbizlife.com/focus ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 ))))))))))))))))))))))))) King Lear on Amazon http://amzn.to/2wyPtBq

Today's Topic Creating a fantasy story from a world I have been asked several times what is the best way to start a new world building project? The problem is that is not one good way to start. However, in general, there are three good ways to construct a fictional world. The 3 Methods of worldbuilding In this week's episode, we will walk you through how to figure out the best way to build your world. You will end up with one of these methods. Backwards Top-Down Hybrid The Backwards method of worldbuilding I do not mean it is backwards or wrong to use this method, stop being such a wordsmith. I mean work backwards to develop your world. Take the settings that you want to tell stories in and work backward in history, so do not evolve but devolve your world. I really like working backwards if I know how I want the world to look at some point of the story. I use it to give the world some historical details and more cultural depth and I know when I am done when I get to prehistory and I have covered all the basics of worldbuilding. Top-Down method of worldbuilding Top-Down is typically the method people think about world-building. You pick a point of time and evolve the history to a certain place and time you want to tell the story in your world. You can start from the beginning of time or better yet in the prehistoric period of your world and evolve the world in increasing detail to flesh out the frame for your story. The Hybrid method of worldbuilding This is probably the most likely version to be used. You will go back and forth in time depending on the topic until you have fleshed out the frame for your story. Why should I world build more than the exact time and place for my story? There might not be a need. However, it will help connect you better to the world and give you access to a certain depth that will make your world feel like it could really exist outside of the story making it feel naturalistic. It also helps create a framework for you to tell more stories in your world later if you wish. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The bigger benefit for me was increased focus. It was another major issue of mine. However, that is a story for a different day. Get the stories and hear the tips in this episode of the Worldbuilder's Anvil Podcast Listen to Michael and I as we go into this critical topic. Podcast Show Flow Episode 135 And Episode 136 Ask before you start Figure out the central frame for your framework Know your 9 Framework Elements Worldbuilding Basics Breakdown Rules Like Technology and Magic is the filter for each of your Basic topics Places Religion Language Races Culture States Faces Timeline your world to the current time Old School Tech Figure out if you want different with Races, Cultures, States Are Religions culturally based? Or are there a certain number of religions? Figure out how to build your world Do you know how your setting looks (Before after a period of time)? Work backwards from the time of your storytelling? Add in Faces and Rules as needed Do you want to know some elements of your setting, but it is not complete? Or you have inspiration, but no actual element? Mainly top down, except for rules or faces Start in a prehistory before cultures collide and start evolving your cultures More Density the closer you are to present? Do you just want to worldbuild? Top down from where you want to start Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The Worldbuilding Task for the Day Make sure you have your world foundations The Real-world Task for the Day Summer is running out! Do something fun outside with family or friends Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Free Daily Focus Planner Episode 4: Worldbuilding rules are the key Episode 5: Fantasy and Technology do mix Episode 7: Worldbuilding Basics Breakdown Episode 8: The Places of your World Episode 13: Cultures in your Fantasy World Episode 14: Races Episode 15: Religions in your Fantasy World Episode 16: Laphinnesehïrïm errr Languages Episode 17: What is the state of your nation(s)? Episode 32: Fantasy States Revisited Episode 40: Types of Governments in Fantasy Worldbuilding Episode 45: Cause I need the Magic wand? Episode 48: Character Traits and Flaws Episode 49: Who am I? Episode 73: Types of Animals … Looking for inspiration for Monsters and Fantasy Races Episode 106: Language First Culture Create Episode 106: Language First Culture Create Episode 108: Philosophy-first culture building in Fantasy Worldbuilding Episode 116: The Simple, Succinct Technology Level Method Episode 120: The one thing you need to create a naturalist fantasy culture Episode 135 The Basic Worldbuilding Questions To Ask Yourself When Beginning A New Fantasy Project, Part One Episode 136 The Basic Worldbuilding Questions To Ask Yourself When Beginning A New Fantas

Today's Topic Creating a fantasy story from a world So you have created your hero, villain, geography, cultures, kingdom, and monsters. However, when you look at your fantasy world it still feels like something is missing. Something is just flat. And your fictional fantasy world just seems….FAKE!!! What can I add to make my fake world with magic seem real? If you really want your world building to shine, add in details that make it seem real. Show how and where the weapons are made. Make the princess escape through the sewage enter. Have a look of poop dumped on the villain's head. The places of civilization are dirty… no they need the dirty to exist. Take advantage of those place to add real world connections that people can make use of. Does your fantasy thieves guild run the local dump. Do they use the dirty elements need for a city to pilfer from it? We are focusing on the dirty in this episode. However, significant details do not have to smell bad; some details can smell great. The area's food is made can feel alluring. Try walking in a place like Hannover Street in Boston and not have your mouth water. Good details take you beyond what is needed They are the smells, the sights, the sounds, the sensations, and the tastes that the people who interact with your fiction know. Worldbuilding is more than creating items for your world. When you create a fictional prop, make sure people can use all of their senses to better immerse into your fictional world. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The bigger benefit for me was increased focus. It was another major issue of mine. However, that is a story for a different day. Get the stories and hear the tips in this episode of the Worldbuilder's Anvil Podcast Listen to Michael and I as we go into this crappy topic. Podcast Show Flow Waste related Where do people go to the bath room? Is the cave full of bats? What about the cave floor? What happens to road kill? Garbage Pits? Forgotten city scopes What happens when it rains? Sewers? Is the sewers water treated? Would someone want your pee? How do they get clean water? What happens if there is significant damage to a city? Where are the bodies dumped? Cheese Baths? Building materials (Tar, Pitch, Concrete, Pots, Garmun) That smells great! What do your roses smell like before they bloom? What about the pig pens? Animal or human doctors? These are the sights and sounds that can be used to enrich your environment Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The Worldbuilding Task for the Day Feed off old dead characters to the pigs! The Real-world Task for the Day Learn more about working pig pens into a story. Watch Deadwood Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Free Daily Focus Planner PIGS Try Amazon Prime 30-Day Free Trial Buy Deadwood Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/blog/episode-190-the-crap-we-forget-when-fantasy-world-building ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Free Daily Focus Planner: https://www.smallbizlife.com/focus Deadwood and Pigs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJPgngJr5jA ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Try Amazon Prime 30-Day Free Trial https://www.amazon.com/tryprimefree?ref_=assoc_tag_ph_1427739975520&_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=pf4&tag=klingtocashco-20&linkId=67d85d665bf38c4b3f1ede14e8190f3d Deadwood http://amzn.to/2u8koqM

Today's Topic Writing about polarizing topics in the age of the internet Watching the current political and cultural issues can be scary for people considering sharing stories or their creativity. Listen to the episode to get our take on the issues that are most likely to caused polarized reactions from people who read you're your stories. However, here is a few ideas that you need to understand Give understanding to people who are upset by your art. You should put your words, feelings, and emotions into your story. It will make it better. But keep these ideas in mind. Don't just do it to be a jerk Do not react to negative criticism Research topics, do not rely on your gut to get the topics right Be understanding to people who are upset Stand by your art! Wait! How do I stand by my art if I am not supposed to react????? When someone attacks you or your art. Do Not react, but you can respond. Do not let your initial emotions, rule your response. If you get into areas that are polarizing. Even if you did not understand it would be a problem. Look through the criticism to make sure there is nothing that could help you in the future. Respond with what your intention was with your logic not in emotions to the criticism(s). I would respond to legit criticism. However, some of the people criticizing might also just be looking for attention or trolling you. Pay attention to the actual arguments! Learn what you can and understand that some people will be offended and allow them their feelings. Avoid response to people who do not care about discussing the topics. The most important thing to remember! The world is very connected. If your book or art is noticed, expect it to get criticism. Especially with polarizing issues. We should stand by our art, but learn and improve going into the future. Even if our argument is valid does not make it correct for all people in all circumstances. And sometimes we can be wrong in at least part of our ideas. Sometimes we are right, other times we are wrong, and worse of all we might not even understand something is a problem. If we are wrong, owe it and grow from it. Understand that people will be offended before you start and even if we change going into the future does not make the art we have done wrong. It is fiction. Finally, I will be the first person to call fiction lying. It does resemble reality. And as long as humans are imperfect, our ideas and art will be flawed as well. So love your art, and understand what it is. Your art. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The bigger benefit for me was increased focus. It was another major issue of mine. However, that is a story for a different day. Get the stories and hear the tips in this episode of the Worldbuilder's Anvil Podcast Listen to Michael and I as we go into this critical topic. Podcast Show Flow Before we start No judgments from WBA, JUST A WARNING Doesn't matter what side you take Nothing wrong with doing them Closer they resemble the issue on earth the more tension that you might receive Might or might not hurt sales, but can take up lots of your time when talking about your work Might or might not ever be detected Consider someone will be offended even if you avoid these topics Covering highly polarized issues (Current or Classical) Environment Abortion Civil Rights (Race or Gender) Political ideologies Media Health care systems Pro / Anti War Government control Economic systems Cultural Appropriation Slavery Colonization / Imperialism Genocide Rape We are not saying don't do it Don't do it because you want attention Don't do it because you think it will help sales Do what you feel is right for the art, just do it with eyes wide open Do not be afraid to write characters that struggle with these issues Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The Worldbuilding Task for the Day Look at your WIP and identify areas that might The Real-world Task for the Day Check out the great courses on the Apocryphal Jesus Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Try Amazon Prime for Free The Man in High Castle Book The Man in High Castle TV Show Ready Player One Glitch Free Daily Focus Planner Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/blog/episode-189-considerations-when-writing-about-polarizing-topics ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Free Daily Focus Planner: https://www.smallbizlife.com/focus ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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.faceboo

Today's Topic Look at fun with time travel in story telling Just when you think you fixed it, Michael and Jeffery break the timeline again. How can you deal with two fiends that are so icky! Learn about using time travel to add some juice to your fictional world. However, maybe you already have. If so join us again! It might be your past, but it is our future. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The bigger benefit for me was increased focus. It was another major issue of mine. However, that is a story for a different day. Get the stories and hear the tips in this episode of the Worldbuilder's Anvil Podcast Listen to Michael and I as we go into this fun topic, again for the first time. Podcast Show Flow Know the rules of time travel What directions? Both Do you travel into the future? What are the cost and risks? Can time travel break other rules in your world? Are there paradoxes? What are they? Is there something that protects the timeline? What allows time travel? Is there a present? What is the experience like? Does technology grow in a linear direction? Our Favorites The Butterfly Effect Doctor Who Back to the future Lightning by Dean Koontz Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The Worldbuilding Task for the Day Write a short story including time travel in your world. Blow up the world for bonus points The Real-world Task for the Day Build a Delorean Chevy Vega Time Travel Machine Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show The Butterfly Effect Book or Movie Doctor Who Back to the future Lightning Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/blog/episode-188-manipulating-time-run-time ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Free Daily Focus Planner: https://www.smallbizlife.com/focus ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 Butterfly Effect Book http://amzn.to/2eQX7CY Movie http://amzn.to/2v2hOSR Doctor Who http://amzn.to/2uHcL7M Back to the future http://amzn.to/2uCO263 Lightning http://amzn.to/2uCqDSm

Today's Topic The Background for a fun game and deeper character development Michael steps up again and tries to torture another player character. We will work to develop a fun and action based adventure. We will explore the world of Gardul and have some fun in this new WBA game. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Help out an indie game designer Matthew Bannock check out his game DeScriptors and donate the help him keep up the good work Get the stories and hear the tips in this episode of the Worldbuilder's Anvil Podcast Listen to Michael and I as prepare for a new game to share. Podcast Show Flow Setting Gardul (Time frame of the steward's son) Wine Steward 124, 127, 134, 141, 151, 155 DeScriptors – Tabletop Roleplaying game Testing location Basic setting GURPS 4th Edition Not the full version, we will use GURPS Ultra-lite Not Testing -> focus story, character and some summer fun Traveling Time of character Character Development Name: ?? Male: Doing it Magic Item Dexterity focused Poor foresight Street Contacts "Good" Friend street urchin "Greg" 17 Age and roommate "Flop" BnB Enemy see below Lean strong Family?? Family resembles his father, father unknown maybe noble Opportunist greed Shared Setting development Villain form Episode 100: Am I evil? Story Theft of object leads to very simple leads to story of fleeing Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The Worldbuilding Task for the Day Choose a place and story in your world that you could play a fun game in The Real-world Task for the Day Consider how you can use stories from your world in your life Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/blog/episode-187-pathway-doom/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) DeScriptors https://www.facebook.com/DeScriptors/?__mref=message_bubble GURPS Ultra-lite http://www.warehouse23.com/products/gurps-ultra-lite Episode 100: Am I evil? http://gardul.com/blog/episode-100-am-i-evil/ Episode 124: The Pregame show http://gardul.com/blog/episode-124-pregame-show/ Episode 127: Wine, Dine, and Testing Time http://gardul.com/blog/episode-127-wine-dine-testing-time/ Episode 134 Enter the Wine Steward Session 2 http://gardul.com/blog/episode-134-enter-wine-steward-session-2/ Episode 141 Enter the Wine Steward Session 3 http://gardul.com/blog/episode-141-enter-wine-steward-session-3/ Episode 151 Enter the Wine Steward Session 4 http://gardul.com/blog/151-enter-wine-steward-session-4/ Episode 155 The Fate of the Wine Steward http://gardul.com/blog/episode-155-fate-wine-steward/ Free Daily Focus Planner: https://www.smallbizlife.com/focus ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 ))))))))))))))))))))))))) GURPS 4th Edition http://amzn.to/2fCIXW8

Question from Charles L. in the Facebook Undercroft Group Let to this great topic. I have characters - detailed, fun, and ready to go to work in my story I have a setting - A vibrant world of myth and monsters I have ... scenes ... maybe ... but, here is my empty spot - I have no story. Does anyone have advice on how to get my people doing things in my world? Why can I not get a plot outlined? Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The bigger benefit for me was increased focus. It was another major issue of mine. However, that is a story for a different day. Get the stories and hear the tips in this episode of the Worldbuilder's Anvil Podcast Listen to Michael and I as we go into this critical topic. Podcast Show Flow Our lies I have never written fictional stories My stories are no good Who am I Let me learn about … My world is not ready After this next level I need to wash my hair Ask yourself Is this something you really need to do? Would you want to do it if no one ever read it? If you knew it was never going to be published Writer's write. Write first draft stories until you have one that speaks to you F Tactics, F acts just tell a story Start with 2 characters, A conflict Write out a resolution to the conflict You are done! You have a story Read the story Edit it, make notes on what you think it is missing Fill in the holes Share the story with a friend like Michael. Someone who will not BS you. Have them give you feedback Add in more words, add in more Edit it You have now written a story that will start to resemble a finished story! (a couple of drafts done) Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The Worldbuilding Task for the Day Write a first draft story, ignore word count, ignore 2 characters, one area for setting The Real-world Task for the Day Go back to episode 142 turn story into a long form story idea Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/blog/episode-186-start-fantasy-story ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Free Daily Focus Planner: https://www.smallbizlife.com/focus http://gardul.com/blog/episode-140-perfect-example-planning-needed-nanowrimo-actual-brainstorming-new-story/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 ))))))))))))))))))))))))) History of the World Part 1: http://amzn.to/2ssbuQf

Today's Topic GoT geek out on Westeros This is the first time we have looked at the world in a while. However, like many people, Michael and I started getting excited as the season 7 of HBO's Game of Thrones approached so we had to take a moment and look at Westeros for the first time. Sure, we might see a reservoir dog style ending with an army of ice zombies take the south. Now take a few moments and join us as we fan boy over the very enjoyable HBO series, Game of Thrones. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The bigger benefit for me was increased focus. It was another major issue of mine. However, that is a story for a different day. Get the stories and hear the tips in this episode of the Worldbuilder's Anvil Podcast Listen to Michael and I as we go into this critical topic. The Worldbuilding Task for the Day Take over your world The Real-world Task for the Day Don't be hot like Michael, Buy AC Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Free Daily Focus Planner Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/blog/episode-185-game-of-thrones-and-other-confusing-musings ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Free Daily Focus Planner: https://www.smallbizlife.com/focus ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 )))))))))))))))))))))))))

Today's Topic What is a fantasy world without an Imperial or Royal Court Outside of the magic, one of the most common features of the fantasy genre is the royal court. It might be the seat of power to the forces of good or the focus of evil. Or there could be a good and evil court. Queens and Kings are here to stay For whatever reason, people even in modern liberal democracies are still enthralled with these relics of the earliest civilizations. Some courts appear with minimal trappings, and others seem to be extraordinarily complex. All of the courts have a few things in common The build around the royal family The leader will appoint prominent positions Ceremonies will be used to reinforce the position of the queen or king And typically, the structure will be mimicked by other influential people in the realm. The aristocracy or powerful commoners will set up their courts to prove their power, even when they are working to improve their positions in the Royal court. Do not fly too close to the royal sun However, as the smaller courts rise up, the King or Queen will often claim certain rights to themselves. If those rules are trespassed on, it could cause a conflict with the monarch. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The bigger benefit for me was increased focus. It was another major issue of mine. However, that is a story for a different day. Get the stories and hear the tips in this episode of the Worldbuilder's Anvil Podcast Listen to Michael and I as we have some fun talking about royal courts. Podcast Show Flow What is a Royal Court System? The Household House and sometimes imprison royal family Royals and harem and concubines Patronage The Council General Advisors Helps create laws, execute law, head judiciary Some even elected the new rulers The ceremonies Collect Tribute State meetings Religious The offices Appoint or de facto (Harem in Constantinople) Governors Noble vs peasants Used to help Royals and give nobles something to fight about The Next Step Inclusion of artist and others Cabinets and bureaucracies Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The Worldbuilding Task for the Day Look at a large state and think out the royal system. The Real-world Task for the Day Look at your country's executive branch and consider how it came out of the court system Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Wiki on Royal courts Wiki on Royal appointments Titus Free Daily Focus Planner Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/blog/episode-184-develop-your-fantasy-royal-court ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Free Daily Focus Planner: https://www.smallbizlife.com/focus https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Court_(royal) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Court_appointment ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Titus: http://amzn.to/2tB8IfP

Today's Topic A look at the first four rules of the magic system So now we covered the basics of magic systems in episode 181, and we covered the first 4 questions in part of this series in episode 182. Let's finish up our magic system in this episode. The first 4 questions are about the details that make your magical system feel real. However, that is not all you need for a system that feels like it exists. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com A magic system needs more You magically system needs limitation. Without limits, magic can just solve every problem without the conflict which creates the interest to finish stories. It is the same problems that cause people to enjoy or play in games as well. Limits on a magical system can create interest in multiple ways First, all-powerful characters are just boring. I mean Superman needs to have weaknesses or no one would read the comic. If you do not limit magic, anyone that can control it becomes all powerful character; therefore, should dominate your stories and make them boring. Also, It gives you new ways to create tension. Think about a character who can use magic to solve a problem. However, if they use magic they would have to sacrifice their daughter. How much emotion does that add to the story? Also, If the magic fails, and the daughter's life was sacrificed for nothings, how would this affect your character going forward. Magic systems are important to fantasy However, I would recommend that you do not overthink it. The more effects and limitations you interweave the best system ever can also make the use of magic impossible or be boring for those interacting with your stories. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The bigger benefit for me was increased focus. It was another major issue of mine. However, that is a story for a different day. Get the stories and hear the tips in this episode of the Worldbuilder's Anvil Podcast Listen to Michael and I look at the final part of our magic system series. Podcast Show Flow 5th Rule of Magic: What can magic not do? body spirit wit charm knowledge power range (Even line of sight) lack materials finite magic Exponential/logarithmic effect cost Heaven's choice 6th Rule of Magic: What is the price of Magic Your Magic Your Reputation Your Freedom Your time Your body Your life Your soul Cost to others Supernatural anger 7th Rule of Magic: What happens when magic fails? Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The Worldbuilding Task for the Day Finish off your magic system The Real-world Task for the Day Love your life. 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Today's Topic A look at the first four rules of the magic system We covered the basics of the magic system in episode 181 or part one of this series. Now let us get into the details of the first four questions into the system. I would like to give a great shout out to Write A Functional Magic System that completely inspired these episodes. Thanks tvtropes.org. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com If you want to create a better world, or share your creative content while living your life. You need to be increased focus. It was another major issue of mine. However, that is a story for a different day. Get the stories and hear the tips in this episode of the Worldbuilder's Anvil Podcast Listen to Michael and I as we go into this critical topic. Podcast Show Flow 1st Rule of Magic: What type of Magic System? Innate Learned Extra magical Science as Magic Illusions Hybrid 2nd Rule of Magic: How is magic powered? Divine Supernatural Life Energy Mana Other Dimensions Multiple 3rd Rule of Magic: How magic is used? Artifacts Rituals Schools Spells Science Location (Sacred spaces, ley lines) Inner (willpower, mental images) Outer (gestures, voice, symbols, materials) Combo 4th Rule of Magic: Who can use magic? Scholars The Gifted / Cursed The Chosen / Sold Supernatural Beings Genetics Race Limited Accidental Everyone Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The Worldbuilding Task for the Day Write down your magic system for the first 4 rules The Real-world Task for the Day Raise and an army of undead and rule the world! Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Write A Functional Magic System The 7 rules of fantasy magic systems Episode 61: Kurriq Spirit Magic Episode 64: Baurhdrakkiem Carver Magic Episode 89: Magic, What helps? What Hurts? Episode 112: Magic Vs Technology? Free Daily Focus Planner Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/blog/episode-182-7-rules-fantasy-magic-systems-part-2 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Free Daily Focus Planner: https://www.smallbizlife.com/focus http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/SoYouWantTo/WriteAFunctionalMagicSystem http://gardul.com/blog/episode-181-the-7-rules-of-fantasy-magic-systems http://gardul.com/blog/episode-61-kurriq-spirit-magic/ http://gardul.com/blog/episode-64-baurhdrakkiem-carver-magic/ http://gardul.com/blog/episode-89magic-what-helps-what-hurts/ http://gardul.com/blog/episode-112-magic-vs-technology/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 ))))))))))))))))))))))))) History of the World Part 1: http://amzn.to/2ssbuQf

Today's Topic How to create a fantasy magic system that works Magic is really one of the key features of a fantasy world. Michael and I figured to stay on the ball we should now cover in depth creating a magic system for your fantasy world. Podcast Show Flow Why is magic system framework important? Consistency Saves time to start storytelling Avoid lame Deus ex Machina or a god from a machine Creates character conflicts Saves time adding detail later 1st Rule of Magic: What type of Magic System? 2nd Rule of Magic: How is magic powered? 3rd Rule of Magic: How magic is used? 4th Rule of Magic: Who can use magic? 5th Rule of Magic: What can magic not do? 6th Rule of Magic: What is the price of Magic? 7th Rule of Magic: What happens when magic fails? Story warnings Magic systems do not make good stories Be careful breaking your rules Frame the system, track the details as you use it Follow your rules as you go forward Be careful limiting your system Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The Worldbuilding Task for the Day Look at your magic system, did you consider all the rules The Real-world Task for the Day Join the undercroft and let us know what rules we missed Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Write A Functional Magic System Episode 61: Kurriq Spirit Magic Episode 64: Baurhdrakkiem Carver Magic Episode 89: Magic, What helps? What Hurts? Episode 112: Magic Vs Technology? Free Daily Focus Planner Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/blog/episode-181-the-7-rules-of-fantasy-magic-systems ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Free Daily Focus Planner: https://www.smallbizlife.com/focus http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/SoYouWantTo/WriteAFunctionalMagicSystem http://gardul.com/blog/episode-61-kurriq-spirit-magic/ http://gardul.com/blog/episode-64-baurhdrakkiem-carver-magic/ http://gardul.com/blog/episode-89magic-what-helps-what-hurts/ http://gardul.com/blog/episode-112-magic-vs-technology/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 ))))))))))))))))))))))))) History of the World Part 1: http://amzn.to/2ssbuQf

Today's Topic How a teenage boy has stuck around for so long? Worldbuilding is not only the big parts of a fictional world, the cultures, maps, and states. It is the details. I would argue that the characters of a world, or the faces as I like to call them are the most important detail. However, this is a discussion for a different podcast episode. Let's skip to Spider-man! Spider-man homecoming is a great reason to look at one of the best fictional characters Spider-man was born in august on 1962. However, he is still one of the most influential and oldest teenagers in the human experience. Marvel tries to age him. He is a nice character with some age. However, it is his youth and people's ability to connect with him that make him such a powerful character. Get the stories and hear the tips in this episode of the Worldbuilder's Anvil Podcast Listen to Michael and I as we look into Spidey, the Wall Crawler, good old web head, Your friendly neighborhood Spider-man Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow 9 movies since 2002 countless television and comic appearances (My first memory was electric company) and the high budget 1970's live action and high budget tv experiences Michael's first Relatable with his target audience (Dorky kid struggling through high school or college) Not a billionaire / playboy / Super Soldier or an alien Imperfect Less powerful than his foes (Anti superman) Real struggle was not against his foes, but how to live his life) Supervillains took these struggles to the next level Kraven (Bullies) Kingpin (The unknown) Venom (The price of shortcuts) Green Goblin (Nightmares about a life we cannot control) Doc Octopus (Being crushed by the school system) We are only one minor thing from being a superhero Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The Worldbuilding Task for the Day Shoot your characters with white gooey webs The Real-world Task for the Day Check out the latest Spiderman Homecoming movie Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Spidey Comics Spidey in Movies and Television Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/blog/episode-180-spider-man-homecoming-keep-sticking-around ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Free Daily Focus Planner: https://www.smallbizlife.com/focus Dream Catcher Assessment https://www.smallbizlife.com/dreambig ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Spidey Comics on Amazon http://amzn.to/2s3I6yl Spidey in Movies and TV on Amazon http://amzn.to/2tBC9KV

Derek is a fellow veteran and game master best known for his work at Seize the GM Podcast, our favorite GM Podcast. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Interview Flow · Do you feel Orc or Elf today? · 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? · Biggest achievement to date? · 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 · 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.) Website Twitter Facebook Page Facebook Group Subscribe to Seize the GM, today! 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 Free Daily Focus Planner Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/blog/episode-179-interview-with-game-master-derek-van-tilburg ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Seize the GM Website: http://seizethegm.com/ Seize the GM iTunes feed: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/seize-the-gm/id1140710681?mt=2 Derek on Twitter: https://twitter.com/seizethegm Seize the GM Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SeizeTheGM/ Seize the GM Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/seizethegm/ Free Daily Focus Planner: https://www.smallbizlife.com/focus ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 ))))))))))))))))))))))))) History of the World Part 1: http://amzn.to/2ssbuQf

Today's Topic Create a new Pantheons in fantasy fiction Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The bigger benefit for me was increased focus. It was another major issue of mine. However, that is a story for a different day. Get the stories and hear the tips in this episode of the Worldbuilder's Anvil Podcast Listen to Michael and I as we go into this critical topic. Podcast Show Flow Not just for polytheism Chief god or God Major gods or archangels Minor god / Angels or Major Saint Demigods / Guardian Angel or Saints Evil minor gods / Demons Evil major gods / Devil of the Seven Deadly sins (Peter Binsfeld 1589 Lucifer: pride, Mammon: greed, Asmodeus: lust, Leviathan: envy, Beelzebub: gluttony, Satan: wrath, Belphegor: sloth Cultural Evolution round up (Or substitute world) Explain the natural world Explain the sky Explain the traditions (How to be moral in the culture) Explain the good and bad in people Remember better times Explain the old Path to the afterlife Path to a better life Rituals are ways to appease or bribe gods Beware of the rabbit hole (Frame it!) Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The Worldbuilding Task for the Day Create a hierarchical map of your main cultures deity The Real-world Task for the Day Check out the great courses on the Apocryphal Jesus Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Free Daily Focus Planner Dream Catcher Assessment The Apocryphal Jesus The Apocryphal Jesus (Full Course) Christian angelology Classification of demons Worldbuilding: Fantasy Religion Design Guide Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/blog/episode-178-how-to-worldbuild-a-fantasy-pantheon ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Free Daily Focus Planner: https://www.smallbizlife.com/focus Dream Catcher Assessment https://www.smallbizlife.com/dreambig http://amzn.to/2qEOqwy The Apocryphal Jesus http://www.thegreatcoursesdaily.com/apocryphal-jesus-2/ The Apocryphal Jesus https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_angelology Christian angelology http://inkwellideas.com/worldbuilding/worldbuilding-religion-design/ Worldbuilding: Fantasy Religion Design Guide https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classification_of_demons Classification of demons ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 ))))))))))))))))))))))))) History of the World Part 1: http://amzn.to/2ssbuQf

Today's Topic How to create fantasy and worldbuilding when pain or disease get in the way My back started killing. I was having trouble standing. My wife stood over me; her frustration turned into tears. She had won. Her tears are the most pervasive argument I heard. I felt ashamed. I had let my pride control me. I was a warrior, a scout for the US Army. I could work until my body broke. I did not believe that the point would ever come. I was 32; I still felt invincible. However, lying in bed watching my wife in tears that that point had come. I had broken myself. If I can achieve in pain, anyone can The next several years it all got worse. My knee when out, my pain spread from my left foot to my neck. And then I started losing my confidence and suffering from anxiety. My anchor, Kristin got sick as well. She called me and told me she had cancer. She could not work. Our non-mortgage debt grew to $220,000. We had trouble paying for our house. I had to beg for money to pay for our mortgage which was larger than our non-mortgage debt. Then we learned the secrets that saved us from bankruptcy and saved our marriage We were not defenseless, we had jobs that paid well, we loved each other deeply, and we are fighters. However, we had those things when we stumbled into our spiral. We knew we that more was needed. We first started to focus on our dreams, Kristin and I needed to look to our future together. It is what led us to create our Dream Catcher Assessment. However, more on topic it prompts me to search desperately for ways to mitigate my chronic pain issues. I am not a doctor. However, I will share with you what worked for me. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Chronic pain and illness is not weakness it is a condition Now, I am not a Pollyanna. I know there are not always cure and some of the lead to the worse possible condition of death. However, I am a fighter. I have dreams I am working towards and want to get to them. I have accepted that the pain will never end at first. My medical issue will not cause death. However, death can come at any time and since I am a fighter I have embraced these conclusions and use it as fuel to keep me working even when the pain hurts the most. The one thing you must worry about As humans, we are all capable of manipulating people. We are best at manipulating ourselves. When you suffer from chronic pain or illness, you do have real limitations. We owe it to our dreams to create, we owe it to our loved ones, and we owe it to ourselves to learn our actual limitations and respect them. We cannot punish ourselves for not being able to achieve what we want. However, we also need to make sure that when we feel like Kristin and I cannot do it, it is because we actually cannot do it. So often fear and anxiety can creep in and help hold us back from creating the fiction of our dreams. Great News! Chronic pain and illness does not mean you cannot leave towards your dreams Kristin and I have thrived since she got past her cancer. We have eliminated our non-mortgage debt. We have successfully created her accounting firm and Ingram Digital Media, Inc. I started working full time with this company in March of 2017. We could not do it on our own. We worked with many doctors and professionals to help us. We researched and learned how to improve our physical and mental health. Kristin is layering in changes to help us live better lives. It was not always easy. However, it is possible. The 3 keys to creating fantasy and fiction when suffering from chronic pain or illness Awareness, Preparation, and Execution are the key stratagems that have helped me move from a burnout veteran to a full-time author, podcaster, and educator. The Awareness tips Test all your limiting assumptions (Talk to doctors and other professionals when needed) Never neglect meals, unless you are on a special diet. Eat three plates of food a day Drink water, early and often Realize the chronic conditions are cyclical. Track how you feel, it will help let you know what comes next Always be honest with yourself. The Preparation tips Know what you need when you are getting worse, or in bed. Stretch as much as possible Have tools and supplies at hand. Ask for help if needed The Execution tips Take the #15minute Challenge If you have an hour to work and do not feel up to it. Promise yourself to start. Work for 15 minutes if possible Take a picture of yourself starting and share it with me on Facebook.com/gardulstories or Twitter @JefferyWIngram I will share out the ones that are the best! Keep your humor! Don't punish yourself Remember the pain or problem will ebb and flow in life. The surprise benefits of managing my pain The first is a substantially increase in energy. I have more energy when I suffer from pain and lots more energy when I am not suffering from pain. The bigger benefit for me was increased focus. It was another major issue of mine. Ho

Today's Topic Looking to the universe to show us why framing a world is so important Podcast Show Flow Inspired with the release of Gotg Vol. 2 And all space shows Worlds differences Most worlds are sparsely populated with few settlements Or you visit very few places Less cultures and details per world Great detail about what they do have Think about the important details How space works The technology How people live Benchmark live on earth Life in space or in other worlds WBT Outline the world you need, then expand the area around you RWT Watch Guardians of the galaxy, Firefly, Expanse, Cowboy Bebop, All Star Wars, and All Star Trek for next week.

Today's Topic Using story boarding to help visualize your stories Podcast Show Flow Realization that many writers cannot visualize the story in their head from just outline Solution Storyboard it Like is visual media, web design, marketing Focus you to see elements of scenes in a book, without looking for the perfect words The point, show the flow of scene One Board per scene Show the action of the scene What to not worry about Your artwork Camera transitions or actions (unless you are making visual media) Worry about Important reactions, emotions Sets Movement (setup to resolution) The number and position of characters When should you do it After chapter outline Before you write a chapter When you are done Follow the board and seeing the story Recheck your storyboard before starting the next chapter WBT Create a story board for a scene you have written RWT Share it in the undercroft Links http://www.writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/guide-to-literary-agents/jan-29 https://accad.osu.edu/womenandtech/Storyboard%20Resource/

Today's Topic How reading and fiction help in more ways than entertainment If you are anything like me. You feel a bit guilty when you set a side time to create fictional work. Best case scenario in our minds is that we create something that enough people enjoy to help us feed our families. However, the reality is that it could take years to build up enough fans to start writing full time as a fiction author. And for most of the people I know who write creating good books can feel more like a resource drain than an investment in our future. We need to realize our fiction is more than just entertainment Reading books actual paper books is a good thing for people to do. And reading books that entertain people can help in more intangible ways than non-fiction books. However, most people do not know the intangible benefits of writing fiction. Join Michael and I as we look at the benefits people receive reading fiction. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow More than possible fame and less possible fortune People need to escape Improves peoples focus Improves creativity Improves cognition Increases empathy Helps elevate boredom People prefer using electrical shocks over being bored Just think: The challenges of the disengaged mind Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The Worldbuilding Task for the Day Plan three hours a week to world build and storytelling. The Real-world Task for the Day 15-minute challenge Take a photo three times a week of you working on worldbuilding or storytelling tweet it to @JefferyWIngram on twitter or share it on facebook for heaps of praises. Winner will get bonus xp Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/blog/episode-173-our-dishonorable-mentions ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Reading Fiction Improves Brain Connectivity and Functionhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-athletes-way/201401/reading-fiction-improves-brain-connectivity-and-function 7 Benefits of Reading Literary Fiction You May Not Know http://www.lifehack.org/307436/7-benefits-reading-literary-fiction-you-may-not-know-2 Just think: The challenges of the disengaged mindhttp://science.sciencemag.org/content/345/6192/75?sid=386a6acc-cf07-4e73-b2ad-7b57fde43d4c ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 ))))))))))))))))))))))))) N/A

Today's Topic Who are the villain we are influenced by the most Michael and I love villains. For both of us they define how good a story is. They can elevate a store or even limit a store if they are boring. Now, this is one of the most difficult podcast we have had to prepare for. It is tough picking your favorite things. They are apt to change on how you feel that day or the perspective you take looking at the list. Join Michael and I as we look at our dishonorable mentions. Our favorite three villains as chosen stepping into this episode. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Why the dishonorable mentions? Special appearance from Mariner Michael's number 3 Jeffery's number 3 Michael's number 2 Jeffery's number 2 Michael's number 1 Jeffery's number 1 Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The Worldbuilding Task for the Day Tell us your favorite The Real-world Task for the Day Become a villain Do Not become a villain, think like a villain when your write Go to join the Facebook group and share the things that inspired you. Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/blog/episode-173-our-dishonorable-mentions ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 ))))))))))))))))))))))))) N/A

It has been years since I visited the world of Krynn. However, the visit has flooded me with wonderful memories. Epic battles, great characters, and stories that still stick in my mind today. I will always love this world. I had tinkered with worldbuilding before I started reading and playing Dungeons and Dragons in this world. However, the world sparked the desire to start worldbuilding. My memory was a bit weak on the world. I would like to thank Dragonlance Nexus and Wikipedia for helping me remember more. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Dystopian fantasy world Margaret Weiss and Tracy Chapman o Price of constant war o Survival makes Steel more valuable than gold Huge o 5 Continents Ansalon Taladas o 5 Oceans A Giant Ice wall Dragons at the forefront My favorite character of all time and other faces o Raistlin Majere o Tasslehoff Burrfoot Races of note o Irda (Twisted into ogre) o Kender Skinny Halflings no sense of fear o Minotaurs (in Roman armor) o Draconians o Dwarfs, elves, goblins and the such About the time I started headlong into worldbuilding War of the Lance and The Time of the Twins Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The Worldbuilding Task for the Day Look for the inspiration to your worlds and be grateful The Real-world Task for the Day Go to join the Facebook group and share the things that inspired you. Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/blog/enter-the-kyrnn ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Dragonlance_characters https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/raistlin-majere http://dragonlancenexus.com/lexicon/index.php?title=Races_of_Ansalon http://www.unc.edu/~soto/proverbs.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 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Affiliate Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) N/A

Today's Topic How I failed at understanding taboos until I started researching this episode I always overthought what a taboo was. I focused on the idea that taboos are these forbidden ideas, but how do you create them. How do these ideas form in a culture? Some, like murder, seem to be universal. However, others will be very culturally specific. Some taboos seem to be old cultural norms. Wait, you are saying that some taboos use to be considered cultural norms Yes, and this is the secret that made me realize the true pattern needed to create cultural taboos. They are much more simple than forbidden acts in a culture. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The secret pattern to create taboos original to a fantasy culture The truth in all of the research I have done is most taboos are really things as small as impolite and end in the death of people break them. And they seem to form up in 4 categories: The negatives to important cultural norms Extra holy acts Reactions to changes in religion State embracing cultural outrage Wiki has a great place to start looking at taboos. Taboos should be easy You had done all the hard work when you created the history, cultural norms, the state, and the religions of your fantasy world. Join Michael and Jeffery in this podcast episode at they look at the wonderful world of taboos. Podcast Show Flow Shout out to undercroft group (Jennifer B.) for the suggestion Taboo is created when cultures believe certain acts are too sacred or accursed Really just forbidden customs From cultural beliefs, Religion, or State Links from the past shared experience Misunderstanding of the natural world Deal with risk Sometimes replacing existing norms Consequences From impolite to death Freud's universal taboos Incest and patricide or matricide Common Taboos Sex Insect, necrophilia, interracial marriage, adultery (More so for woman), pedophilia Food No eating of sacred cows, kosher diet Murder Neat taboos Don't hog the butter knife in Sweden Kissing on the lips (only part of courtship in NA or Euro) Not seeing or speaking to betroth until marriage (Afghan) Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The Worldbuilding Task for the Day Look at this what are important customs that if interfered cause offense Look at sacred religious acts to perform Look at behaviors the state supports changing The Real-world Task for the Day Break the most sacred taboo in the world. Go to join the Facebook group Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/blog/taboo-fantasy-world ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taboo ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 ))))))))))))))))))))))))) N/A

Today's Topic First look into types of subcultures in fantasy worldbuilding If you have followed the show you would not that Jeffery is a huge geek about studying cultures. We have talked about cultures and how they evolve in many ways. We have even spent time talking about how cultures can form into states in your world. We really just love looking at naturalist ways to fake a world. Sometimes culture is just too superficial As you drill into a fantasy world, you might find that a fictional setting my not seem richly developed. It probably because as cultures even very small cultures usually start coming up with their own inner divisions. In the world, we live in we often think of subcultures in our own culture. If you are my age you could never forget the jocks versus geek divide in high school. However, we usually do not consider those to be subcultures of the subculture of high school students. There is a very good reason If you get my example above, it might seem apparent why so many only add in the classic fantasy subcultures: Thieves guild Fighters guild Mage Guild Temples of various religions Evil cult Now, I have nothing against fiction that relies on these tropes. However, the goal of the Worldbuilder's Anvil is to build more natural looking BS. So, what the heck it a subculture? A subculture as I define it is a part of a larger culture where enough people share a different set of cultural norms derived from the greater culture. A subculture is larger than a group of people, so large that no individual can completely control the direction it moves and people. People outside of the group who know of would know of it should have heuristic beliefs about the group. Or more simply, subcultures grow out a culture's population as it food surplus allows for the sophistication grows. Join Michael and Jeffery in this episode as a look into the basic patterns of subcultures. Podcast Show Flow 2 Main types of +subcultures Normative Job Location Religion Commonalities Counter Cultures Legal (Grow out in times of unrest) Persecuted or Against the state Illegal Criminal or Persecuted Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The Worldbuilding Task for the Day Want to get more creative and more productive. Sleep 7 – 9 hours a night And increase of 50 minutes of sleep with increase your productivity ~ 20% The Real-world Task for the Day Pick a small town or city neighborhood. Walk around, look at life happening. Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/blog/http:/gardul.com/blog/frame-fantasy-world ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4I_zbi3Sak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZCtCQ2BYdU https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Courtly_love https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Excalibur_(film) ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 ))))))))))))))))))))))))) N/A

Today's Topic Starting your writing journey Writing is the second most important skill a worldbuilder can know. Curiosity is still the most important skill. Writing is invaluable to a worldbuilder, because you hone your delivery skills and immerse yourself in the world you are creating. It does not matter what medium you share your work. The benefit comes from the exercise you mind receives when writing down the details of the world. You need not ever share your writing to become a writer. However, if you ever want to share the art of your worldbuilding you need to become a writer. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The only two things that a writer need to do? You only need to do two things to become a writer. Reading and Writing. You need to spend time reading great works. Not as a fan, but you are looking to find how the writer accomplishes. You are just looking for the brushstrokes used by authors to deliver their stories. I think Jeff Goins summed it up really well in his article, "Why Writers Need to Read if They Want to Be Good". Don't read to accomplish anything. Study language. Read what others are reading. Remember, your reading as a writer is not about genre. Personally, I avoid reading new fantasy novels at this point when I am writing. I am looking for writers of other genres to inspire me with different ways to deliver words on the page. The next step If you need to improve your reading comprehension or writing skills, even after you start practicing those skills. Do not give up. Look for others to help you. Writing circles Beta read for others Look for online courses from authors you respect Look for more academic help through classes from colleges or through places like Great Courses Plus. Author vs writer? Now, I do not believe writers have to be published authors. However, if want to share your content online in any form. You need to add more writing to your routine. You might want to write novels, short stories, or RPG adventures; or you might want to simply make videos, share art, or do a podcast. All of these types of creatives should write. However, if you are in the first group. Those people who will deliver their art through the written word. You need to start reading and writing every day. For the rest of you, try do spend some time every week. The only risk to you is exercising your mind. Now join Michael and Jeffery in this week's episode action packed episode of the Worldbuilder's Anvil. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow READ YOUR ASS OFF I started with comic books Fantasy got me into reading novels writing book/story reports and reviews to confirm comprehension (remember all those reading comprehension exercises in school? Take writing/literature classes They Only two types of narrative stories ever told Have an opinion Have something to say Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The Worldbuilding Task for the Day Write a book report. The Real-world Task for the Day Get rid some of all those old books you don't need anymore. Someone else wants to read them. Michael's Resources Jeff Goins Great Courses Plus Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/blog/total-beginners-primer-writing ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Jeff Goins https://goinswriter.com/good-writers-read/ Great Courses Plus https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.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 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Affiliate Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) N/A

Today's Topic Before you start building your fantasy world. Build a framework that helps you get to telling stories Join Michael and Jeffery in this episode as the look to help show how to create a framework for worldbuilding. Podcast Show Flow The two reasons I call it my style a framework world Scaffolding Framing the shot What is the point? Speed to production Consistence Allows for further growth The 5 Contacts to a world First Contact (Overview) Determine your Frame Determine reusability Describe the Mission Second Contact (The Basics) Create a Basics (Places, Rules, Faces, Races Culture, And Technology) Just what you know do not force it Frame Outline Third Contact Looking through the frame at the world Map it (Size matters) Identify Needs (Cultures, Religions, languages, States, People) Four Contact The Foundations (Three Points of reference) Frame Focus (Flesh out what you need to flesh out your outline) Fifth Contact Launch your Project Flesh out the rest on demand Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The Worldbuilding Task for the Day Find your five contacts of your world, Sign up for the newsletter for the simple Framework design The Real-world Task for the Day Pick a small town or city neighborhood. Walk around, look at life happening. Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/blog/http:/gardul.com/blog/frame-fantasy-world ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4I_zbi3Sak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZCtCQ2BYdU https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Courtly_love https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Excalibur_(film) ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 ))))))))))))))))))))))))) N/A

Today's Topic Framework Fantasy World Podcast Show Flow The importance of world building The challenge is to make it seem real from a perspective The Risk is focusing so much on creating the world that you forget when people interact with it from the angle you show them. Scope of the earth 15 Techtronic plates At Least 163 ethnic groups Over 510 Million km^2 of surface area Over 4.5 billion years old give or take Over 107 billion people have been born Then there is the rest of the universe 91 Billion Light years' side to side (Diameter really) Alternate reality's, other planes of existence, etc etc Could you come up with the time to create all that? Movies – Sets vs reality Studio fight scene in Blazing Saddles Stage Magicians – Catching a bullet Worldbuilding is the art of Bullshitting Faking the set Creating an illusion Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The Worldbuilding Task for the Day Think about your world, are you stuck? Create borrow cheat and steal a framework. Something to give you a checklist so you consistently create the BS you need to share The Real-world Task for the Day Look for ways to increase your energy, Start with breathing. And I mean deep breathing. Michael's Resources https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMK6lzmSk2o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DK0-ImFaSG4 Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/blog/http:/gardul.com/blog/stop-creating-a-world-start-worldbuilding ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Earth https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_contemporary_ethnic_groups https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universe http://www.prb.org/Publications/Articles/2002/HowManyPeopleHaveEverLivedonEarth.aspx https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMK6lzmSk2o Blazing Saddles Studio Fight https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DK0-ImFaSG4 Magic Bullet Trick ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 ))))))))))))))))))))))))) N/A

Today's Topic Fantasy worldbuilding inspiration in the every day Join Michael and Jeffery as they start looking into their life to for inspiration, at least for an episode. Podcast Show Flow The Tree stump The Snow piles Pets and kids in action People watch Walkabouts Pick a place Start in the center Where and how do the inhabitants move and eat Where do they work? Where are the importing structures How much do they stand out? Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The Worldbuilding Task for the Day Walk around you yard and house, look at the small details The Real-world Task for the Day Pick a small town or city neighborhood. Walk around, look at life happening. Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/blog/finding-everyday-worldbuilding-inspirations ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4I_zbi3Sak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZCtCQ2BYdU https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Courtly_love https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Excalibur_(film) ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 ))))))))))))))))))))))))) N/A

Today's Topic How to get a game rolling for a one shot Podcast Show Flow Mission or Monty Hall style game Well planned Story outline Use your pre-built resources towns, NPCs and the such Pre-built characters (optional quicks for players) Pre-written notes and maps Post-it notes to plan Keep the person in charge controlled by the GM Kill Michael's characters before important scenes Or Just fucking wing it and pray Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The Worldbuilding Task for the Day Run a one-shot game The Real-world Task for the Day Help me find my trash cans and then check out the Seize the GM Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/blog/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4I_zbi3Sak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZCtCQ2BYdU https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Courtly_love https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Excalibur_(film) ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 ))))))))))))))))))))))))) N/A

Today's Topic The Tools I use to keep my campaign organized. Podcast Show Flow Maps and Art needed ProFantasy Art NPC List in excel or google docs Scrivener Worldbuilding File Names lists Scrivener Campaign file Story Outline NPC List linked Generic NPC Jobs list Excel Name Generators Notebooks of doom Rocket book wave smart notebook Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The Worldbuilding Task for the Day Look at your tool kit. The Real-world Task for the Day Check out Seize the GM Podcast Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/blog/http:/gardul.com/blog/episode-164-my-gm-toolkit-and-bag-of-tricks ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4I_zbi3Sak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZCtCQ2BYdU https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Courtly_love https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Excalibur_(film) ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 ))))))))))))))))))))))))) ProFanatasy Software http://www.profantasy.com?affiliate=13244813244 MS Office Home and Student http://amzn.to/2mqR3CR Scrivener http://amzn.to/2ltYZUF

Today's Topic The effects of climate on Fantasy Worldbuilding Join Michael and Jeff as the climate in fantasy world-building. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Global warming lead to abundance in areas, usually around rivers Abundance leads to people moving less Moving less and abundance leads to over population And overpopulation leads to farming or migrating The warmth gave then it took at least some of it away Nubia is now a desert Fertile Crescent is much less fertile Mediterranean lost its touch Indus had a bad day Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The Worldbuilding Task for the Day War game out different climate effects on your main culture. The Real-world Task for the Day Join the undercroft https://www.facebook.com/groups/undercroft Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/blog/episode-163-climate-is-the-birth-and-sometimes-death-of-cultures ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 ))))))))))))))))))))))))) N/A

Today's Topic Death helps create a culture and that in turn becomes religion Join Michael and Jeff as the look at a simple system to develop death rituals for your fantasy worldbuilding cultures. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow How did they die? Considered natural Suicide Martyrdom Warriors death What is the major cultural risk to having someone dead around? Attracting dangerous animals? Diseases https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_risks_from_dead_bodies Miasma Theory – Diseases spread from the smell of the dead The night of the living dead Punishment from a god Mourning Your loss Their loss What happens to them now Afterlife or not? Take out your dead Burn her Cremation Bury Her Grave (Together or apart) Known or hidden Tomb Cave Side of the hill Freezer Dump her Dumped out in nature Sky burial 150 Rocks fired into space I am not dead yet! (Cryonics) Eater Other factors that might change the ritual Important, good or bad Died in war Martyrdom Self or determined Suicide Alone or aided Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The Worldbuilding Task for the Day Look at the rituals involving death in your main culture The Real-world Task for the Day Watch ABCD Documentary Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/blog/episode-162-podcast-dead ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWWg5shNWR4 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 movie that helped shape a fantasy lover and worldbuilder Podcast Show Flow Excalibur movie 1981 I want to be a freaking mage, even with the drawbacks Raistlin Majere only showed me how a good mage Based on the 15th-century Arthurian romance, Le Morte d'Arthur by Thomas Malory Fantasy has been around for much longer than we know Llancarfan Life Fake or alternative history History ~ 1100 AD Roots at least to a 6th-century monk called Gildas Courtly love is a bad day Flirting and fighting for forbidden fruit good, anything else bad What happens when you go too far Reality vs Desire Uther was reality, Arthur was hope Wars and Quest suck, but the idea of them are romantic People look to explain they're past Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The Worldbuilding Task for the Day Take a culture that has formed a kingdom from chaos, develop ideas for how they would explain their past The Real-world Task for the Day Watch the Movie Excalibur and join the undercroft and let us know what you thing Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/blog/episode-161-lessons-excalibur-king-arthur ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4I_zbi3Sak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZCtCQ2BYdU https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Courtly_love https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Excalibur_(film) ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 ))))))))))))))))))))))))) N/A

Today's Topic So you want to share your fictional world and you are stuck, here are 3 simple steps to start now You have something inside you. A fictional world. You need to share it. You feel it in you. You are exciting. You sit at the keyboard. You are ready to start. However, you don't. You tell yourself it is too difficult. You tell yourself you are not sure what to do. You tell yourself, you have time. You will just wait until you have something to share. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Stop lying to yourself You are like me a couple of years ago. You are not smart, you are building regret. Stop it and Start. Join Michael and I as we look at why and how you should start. Do not hold off are you are ready to launch your first creative product or you will find yourself alone and lose money. Podcast Show Flow Tirade Three things you need Buy a website address called a URL at NameCheap Get a Website host at HostM and update the name servers to point the URL to Host M Get Newsletter Account at MailChimp for GetRepsones.Com for a small budget Free tips to do next Add Job to Facebook listing your website Add link to site in your Twitter profile Find topics you might want to talk about in social media and just be you Send out an email consistently. Start monthly and try and get up to weekly. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The Worldbuilding Task for the Day Start sharing your world The Real-world Task for the Day Start your website and then figure out the details Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/blog/episode-160-stop-stuck-start-sharing-fictional-world-3-simple-steps ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.hostm.com/ https://mailchimp.com/ https://www.getresponse.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 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Affiliate Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.namecheap.com/?aff=60952 http://amzn.to/2jQpgf4 Start from John Acuff

Today's Topic Using the patterns of long history to create a natural framework fantasy world Big history is a great way see the patterns that have successful let to the civilization on earth. Join Michael and I as we explore studying Big History to better build fantasy worlds Podcast Show Flow Big History That is it Weak planning, great passion for the topic. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The Worldbuilding Task for the Day Learn more about big history The Real-world Task for the Day Enjoy the winter season, unless you live south of the equator than enjoy the summer. Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/blog/episode-159-big-history-worldbuilding-best-friend ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) N/A ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 ))))))))))))))))))))))))) N/A

Today's Topic Using Writing Prompts and Free Writing to practice and improve writing skills Have you ever had a great idea for a story or a novel., you sat down excited and filled with anticipation open up your app then placing your hand on the keyboard and freeze. I have. It the worst type of writer's block I suffer. I write my story as it happens. Once I get into the flow, I am off to the races until I pick it up again. Writer's block begins the real problem Once I get stuck, I freeze then the voices of a fear kick in and stop me. You suck at writing. Stop wasting your time. However, the voices are wrong. I am not wasting my time. If I want to achieve my dreams.. I need to write. I need to write every day. It is part of the job of my dreams. Ignore the voices I wish I could say that it was easy to ignore the voices. However, I have spent years listening. I would close the writing program and click on steam or play on Facebook. Possibly getting me depressed as I read thousands of political post from my republican or democratic friends and family. Freewriting and writing prompts stopped the voices of fear I learned if I ever wanted to improve my writing skills. I needed to write. If I could not write what I planned, I would use free writing and writing prompts to write through the time I had. I also found that once I started, the story would naturally pick up and start flowing again. So check out the episode where Michael and I explore writing prompts, story circles, and free writing. writing.Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Writing Prompt What are the story circle and writing exercises? The Undercroft Story Circle Self-Generating prompts Free Writing Take you saddest memory and write a happy story about it. Start Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The Worldbuilding Task for the Day Create a culture that attack writer The Real-world Task for the Day Join in the Story Circle Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/blog/episode-158-breaking-writers-block ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/blog/episode-27-interview-dawn-metcalf/ https://www.smallbizlife.com/dreambig ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 ))))))))))))))))))))))))) N/A

Today's Topic How My Fantasy Worldbuilding is inspired by the archeology record and the amazing cultures of the world So, I have needed a year to think about an episode about Archeology. I was asked to do this by Jennifer on the Facebook page last April I think. I had created a huge list of ruins. However, I started to think about it in a different way. How, do I get inspired by these ruins as a worldbuilder. Join Michal and I as we explore the real world's archelogy ruins. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Amazing early man Nazca Lines Çatalhöyük Uluburun Don't Believe the Hype Meggiddo Machu Picchu Terracotta Army Great Zimbabwe Built Different Petra Masada Mesa Verde Amazing Teotihuacan Babylon Borobudur Angkor Wat Watch the Amazon Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The Worldbuilding Task for the Day Take a ruin from the list and let it expand and inspire one of your fantasy cultures The Real-world Task for the Day Use times like winter to spring clean. Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/blog/episode-157-inspiring-archeology-ruins-use-worldbuild ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nazca_Lines https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%87atalh%C3%B6y%C3%BCk https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uluburun_shipwreck https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tel_Megiddo https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machu_Picchu https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terracotta_Army https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Zimbabwe https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petra https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masada https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesa_Verde_National_Park https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teotihuacan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babylon https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borobudur https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angkor_Wat http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2014/01/searching-amazons-hidden-civilizations ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://amzn.to/2jlY3zy Motel of Mysteries

Today's Topic Starting reaching your goals by dreaming big Do you dream big? I do not mean for your fiction, but about your life. To be honest, I use to as a child. I was going to space as a fireman cowboy and nothing could stop me. Or so I though, Aging and gaining responsibilities took over my life as they have taken over the lives of so many other people. I stopped dreaming big. I stopped planning and I started playing safe. Is it wrong to stop dreaming? Yes. It helps make our live small. It helps us live with regrets. We live with the knowledge that we have stopped even trying. We might or might not end up unhappy. I was perfectly content. However, I know when I reached my deathbed I would have many regrets in my life. I needed to start dreaming again. My wife, Kristin, and I came up with a way to start the process of living a life that made us work towards our dreams Introducing the Dream Catcher Assessment We developed the Dream Catcher Assessment, so we could find we could once again have a child-like view of our life, but come up with and adult plan to start trying to achieve our dream vision of ourselves. Join Michael, Kristin, and I as we talk about starting with dreams to plan our lives. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Surprise C0-C0 Host Kristin Ingram from the Small Biz Life Podcast Jeff's Big Announcement Moving from No Goal's or Smart Goals to a dream first mentality Dreams and the Dream Catcher Assessment Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The Worldbuilding Task for the Day Do the Dream Catcher Assessment The Real-world Task for the Day Do the Dream Catcher Assessment Michael's Resources Dream Catcher Assessment Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/blog/episode-156-building-dream-character ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.smallbizlife.com/ https://www.smallbizlife.com/dreambig ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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

Episode 155 The Fate of the Wine Steward This is the end, beautiful friend Today's Topic Find out the fate of our pesky little wine steward Emil Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Michael's Surprise for Jeff for the video check out check out our Facebook group, the Fantasy Worldbuilder's Undercroft DeScriptors Qïmi (Kemi) Taurqïmi Duke Aziniter, lord of Mellnaras, warden of Kleinphar Noblie Count Mystery villain ???? Scene(s) Raven's House is Bust Starting as a Shepard Day as a Shepard Nervous Evening Horrible Murder (Retracted) Emil Escapes instead Elements Testing Harmon Quest Dail M for Monster Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The Worldbuilding Task for the Day N/A The Real-world Task for the Day N/A Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/blog/episode-155-fate-wine-steward http://gardul.com/blog/episode-127-wine-dine-testing-time/ http://gardul.com/blog/episode-134-enter-wine-steward-session-2/ http://gardul.com/blog/episode-141-enter-wine-steward-session-3 http://gardul.com/blog/151-enter-wine-steward-session-4 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/DeScriptors/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cuqqHGpRDE http://www.rpgnow.com/product/193951/Dial-M-for-Monster-ScreenPlay ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 ))))))))))))))))))))))))) N/A

Episode 154 The Scariest Interview Ever, Lookout It's My Mommy Thirty minutes and I didn't cuss or get a hand print. Today's Topic Looking back about Fantasy, SciFi, and Worldbuilding with my mommy. I do not consider imagination on of the important Worldbuilding skills. I consider it an important skill for life. So as I approached this interview I was overwhelmed with fear. I have been lucky to hold on to the imagine that gripped me as a child. I can see myself doing anything at any time. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com No metaphors, I can see myself doing anything at anytime… well not that sicko No bs, I can see little visions of me in situation play out like a movie in my head. As I approached this interview. I could see my mom revealing all the stupid shit I did as a kid. And she would reveal it in vivid 4k and 4t TERROR vision. So What! However, I then realized even if she did. I love being a ham. And making people laugh at me is a great way to reduce stress in others. So check out this episode, let me know if I look the fool or not. Mom and I had lots of fun recording this. I hope you have fun sitting in as we remember. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Are you an orc or an elf today? Talk about first memories of worldbuilding. Make up other stuff to push the conversation. Convert Mother into an orc, Mw hahaha hahaha 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 sho Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/blog/episode-154-scariest-interview-ever-lookout-mommy ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 Finding the Balance needed in your fantasy story Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Jesper is an author, YouTuber, Cartographer and of course a worldbuilder. He has a not so strange love of dragons, that has awoken his focused ambition to create great fantasy. Jesper is the man that shows that a little imagination, and passion coupled with a lot of time in a Finnish Sauna leads to great fantasy fiction and world-building. For More please go and check out http://www.jesperschmidt.com/ Here is the link to ten free downloads of my eBook on Fantasy Map Making: BookHip.com/CQNFA It's available in EPUB, MOBI, and PDF format. If anyone has any issues in getting the files onto their favorite reading device the BookFunnel team will help them out. They have a great customer service. 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 the 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.) Michael's Resources Connect with Jesper Schmidt Twitter YouTube FaceBook Patreon Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/blog/episode-153-interview-author-jesper-schmidt ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Today's Guest ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://www.jesperschmidt.com/ https://www.facebook.com/authorjesperschmidt/ https://www.patreon.com/JesperSchmidt https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrB7SSFemC35vLCiyVAfINg?sub_confirmation=1 https://twitter.com/SchmidtJesper ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Quell http://amzn.to/2fC5v3M MyPurMist http://amzn.to/2gvFxn4

Episode 152 What Is Needed For A Player's Guide? Oh a shiny Today's Topic Episode 152 What Is Needed For A Player Guide? Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Important features And Beliefs History of the area Cultural Breakdown Cultural Norms Important Factions Common Traits Bonus is Languages Racial Breakdown Common traits Geography Religions Pantheon Important observations State Structure View on Neighbors Social Structure Types of common people Important People Food, Art, Architecture, music, and dress Beasts and mean shit Magic rules and parameters Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The Worldbuilding Task for the Day Create your own Player Guide The Real-world Task for the Day Focus on learning one new thing a month Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/blog/episode-152-needed-player-guide ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 Let's Play DeScriptors to test our Fantasy World part 4 Session four is the near roundup of the Enter the Steward Session Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow DeScriptors Elements Testing Qïmi (Kemi) Taurqïmi Duke Aziniter, lord of Mellnaras, warden of Kleinphar Noblie Count Mystery villain ???? Scene(s) Meeting the Duke Umo the Foul Duke Exit, Enter the Nobile Dude Trial of the Wine Steward Judgement Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The Worldbuilding Task for the Day N/A The Real World task for the day N/A Michael's Resources DeScriptors, A word game micro RPG Enter the Wine Steward Session 1 Enter the Wine Steward Session 2 Enter the Wine Steward Session 3 Eric The Half a Bee Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/blog/episode-150-gratitude-2nd-important-tool-worldbuilding-toolbox http://gardul.com/blog/episode-127-wine-dine-testing-time/ http://gardul.com/blog/episode-134-enter-wine-steward-session-2/ http://gardul.com/blog/episode-141-enter-wine-steward-session-3 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.facebook.com/DeScriptors/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Affiliate Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) N/A

Today's Topic Finding the Balance needed in your fantasy story Curiosity is one three most import tools in my Worldbuilder's toolbox. Here is my mini list in order. Curiosity Gratitude Attitude Creativity Listening Skills You are asking, Why Gratitude First?" I have been in an improving place in my life, emotionally speaking. And in so I have been reflecting on what has changed. And more importantly, what is working for me right now that makes me be a better worldbuilder and honestly gratitude was a surprise. Gratitude ranks so high because it directly helps me with my world-building skills. So, join Michael and I as we look Gratitude. We would be grateful… sorry I had to say it. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Thank the Audience Even in an imperfect world focus on what works helps keep us happy Motivation (Realizing the Impact) Helps Family and Friends with buy-in The Three Reasons gratitude is powerful in worldbuilding Personal life has stabilized Medical Improvements (Quell, MyPurMist) Michael's help Work and extra money Time Management Reason's Jeff is great full Understanding wife Grateful for Jeff Grateful that I am better than Jeff in all things Financial Stability Having time to do the fun stuff Michaels Reasons Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The Worldbuilding Task for the Day Read a book or world religions… yep and this makes sense to anyone who is like me as a worldbuilder The Real-world Task for the Day Take Five minutes be present and look for ways to be more grateful in your life Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/blog/episode-150-gratitude-2nd-important-tool-worldbuilding-toolbox ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( 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 ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Quell http://amzn.to/2fC5v3M MyPurMist http://amzn.to/2gvFxn4