Worldbuilder's Anvil

Now displaying: January, 2016

Jan 31, 2016

Review of the basics of culture building check out this episode
We learn the importance of Exit D
Cover Michael's Lack of bullet points on the white board
Explanation of Michael's Philosophy-first concept
- From the Worldbuilder's Level to the Cultures level
Cultural philosophical ideal vs Actual philosophy reality cultural norms
Benefits of contradiction
Various cultures philosophies discussed ... yep 100s a day
Eagle Warriors of the Aztecs and human sacrifice
Jeff's view of incorporating themes into stories and worlds

Jan 24, 2016

Basics
- Episode 65: Erratic Explorers visit Earth
- Alternate Earth Year 2287 in Boston, MA
- For more check out Wikia
Factions
- Minutemen
- The Institute
- Railroad
- Brotherhood of Steel
Places
- Northern Border Concord, Ma to Salem, Ma
- Souther Border Sherbon, Ma to Quincy, Ma
- I-95 corridor through Boston, Ma
- Fenway, Northend, Back bay (Missing Hannover Street and Newbury Street)
Races
- Humans
- Ghouls
- Super Mutants
- Synths
Why It works
- Very Immersive
- In-game Worldbuilding
- Drama / Humor
- Tough Choices

Jan 17, 2016

Jan 10, 2016

Jan 3, 2016

This is an basic topic

If you missed part 1 check it out.
Religion
- Local Chief god per tribe
- World was created in a great flood
- a god was sacrificed to create humanity
- Sacrifices to the gods are important
- Marriage is important ritual
- any thing unnatural could be supernatural
- Salvation is like a happy place to fish, farm, and hunt
- Evil people reincarnate, because this life is hell
- Water must be processed, normal water can kill
Common food and drink
Food is lots of vegetable, and sea food. Land meat is supplemental and looked down on.
Art, Dress, and music
- art starts with knot working and geometric shapes.
Alphabet is based on blocks from elven language
Dress is functional leather and cloth
- Most colors are based on local plant or earth tones
- a blue article will be used by the local chief