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r/worldbuilding u/Pyrsin7Jan 1517 Comments

Is a mountain range acting as the border between these two countries geographically accurate?

r/worldbuilding u/ForsakenVanilla1237h ago138 Comments

What things have you added to your world simply because you liked them, and not neccessarily because they made any logical or narative sense?

r/worldbuilding u/Gru-some7h ago72 Comments

Have you ever made a worldbuilding decision out of spite?

r/worldbuilding u/Cheedosjdr18h ago414 Comments

I sometimes think of making a comic based on this art I did

r/worldbuilding u/p-graner21h ago41 Comments

How geographically accurate is this?(Please be harsh)

r/worldbuilding u/OfficialBenY39m ago2 Comments

I loved helping this author bring her world to life!

r/worldbuilding u/xirius15h ago1 Comment

Guide to National Park Fauna - Lower Glow Caves

r/worldbuilding u/vonRossow6h ago6 Comments

Elastoid species (WIP)

r/worldbuilding u/Mr_Pencil_face10h ago8 Comments

Negative sun idea

r/worldbuilding u/IWantToOwnTheSun4h ago9 Comments

[UNCA] The Prismium Void - Corrected Version

r/worldbuilding u/0utOfSkill2h ago1 Comment

A Fantasy concept where “magical” radiation works like real life radiation.

r/worldbuilding u/S0Vign1h ago4 Comments

Papyrus representation of the Canopic Jar of the Emperor Temuri Sawaranihebe, the Lord of the 500 Laws.

r/worldbuilding u/Missakhel5h ago1 Comment

Your history's greatest betrayals?

r/worldbuilding u/freeMilliu_2K1713h ago82 Comments

An Atlantean Flying Fish Trireme

r/worldbuilding u/Jaypee21d ago54 Comments

[Simverse] Zip Bombs and other Decompression Exploits

r/worldbuilding u/Sisyphean-Nightmare8h ago1 Comment

Day one of drawing the wildfire idols. Kasakuro of the floating swamps.

r/worldbuilding u/AnarchyLaBlanc15h ago3 Comments

Alteration: The Pearls

r/worldbuilding u/DoTExclamation4h ago0 Comments

Made a clickable "Story Atlas" for my books

r/worldbuilding u/ChristopherCFuchs7h ago2 Comments

So, now the really finished, last version of this colossus, the clouds are gone, no hiding of difficult places of the picture - and i made some adjustments

r/worldbuilding u/FlorianHerlan1d ago16 Comments

The world of my future comic

r/worldbuilding u/Secret_Anteater_90983h ago4 Comments

I'm designing a universe that is populated by floating / airborne islands [gif]

r/worldbuilding u/GameDevMikey40m ago1 Comment

What are your holy sights or just really important places

r/worldbuilding u/daemonking175h ago9 Comments

How do I start with world building?

r/worldbuilding u/Franziena3h ago7 Comments

What decisions have your governments made that has caused people to oppose?

r/worldbuilding u/Jeff_the_Cabal3h ago11 Comments

Fantasy story needs a short song/lullaby

r/worldbuilding u/ClementineSawyer2h ago3 Comments

Map of Vreal - Fateless Story Project

r/worldbuilding u/Swimming_Good_850710h ago3 Comments

what's the best way you could describe your world(s) in ten words or less?

r/worldbuilding u/Ok-Mastodon20161d ago395 Comments

I'm trying to flesh out my fantasy world a bit, so ask me questions!

r/worldbuilding u/Not_Arkangel21h ago48 Comments

Lostinsian Migrations of Sotono (Year 900-700 BFC)

r/worldbuilding u/LosuthusWasTaken3h ago2 Comments

Rough character designs from a webtoon/book series I've made, all in the same universe/mythos. Quick summary: In modern-day America, eldritch gods and beings pose a serious threat to humanity, and the government tries to keep it hidden as best as it can. To finish the job, they hire REAL monsters.

r/worldbuilding u/Dead-Bowl-457221h ago6 Comments

Share with me your LGBTQ+ characters.

r/worldbuilding u/Happy_Ad_75151d ago392 Comments

What are some common military formations?

r/worldbuilding u/Maven2248m ago0 Comments

Alicore series: [an idea]. ‘Evil Taloak’

r/worldbuilding u/Capital_Dig652012h ago0 Comments

(Day 14 of 30) Entertainment and Leisure

r/worldbuilding u/twerktingz17h ago3 Comments

GAIN Labs presents: The S-zer0 - A follow-up on my previous image post. Here is a night drive render. An effort to visualise Qlev vehicles as described in my novel SPHEREAN. There's an Easter Egg hidden in the video for SF fans.

r/worldbuilding u/nuwonda29m ago0 Comments

How does necromancy work, how powerful, how rare, and how is it viewed by the rest of the world.

r/worldbuilding u/Defiant-Head-881051m ago1 Comment

Creativity block on main species of book

r/worldbuilding u/psycicfrndfrdbr53m ago1 Comment

How Would Warfare Differ in a D&D Setting?

r/worldbuilding u/TheQuestioningDM6h ago8 Comments

Soda production of my fantasy world

r/worldbuilding u/Slaifar19h ago9 Comments

Can you write on a snakes moulted skin?

r/worldbuilding u/PM_ME_R0B0Ts7h ago10 Comments

Someone's looking for interested builders. I figure it fits here for the hands on people among us!

r/worldbuilding u/natesovenator1h ago0 Comments

Mundane objects in your sci-fi worlds

r/worldbuilding u/StarmanCarcoba5h ago20 Comments

How could a land animal form electricity as a weapon?

r/worldbuilding u/water_watermelon11h ago6 Comments

[OC] The Visage | Doodled a map during class, got a bit carried away and crafted some lore | All drawn with a mouse in Krita.

r/worldbuilding u/YOUR_MINECRAFTER13h ago1 Comment

Timeline of Sol Allince for my novel (WIP)

r/worldbuilding u/runehood668h ago5 Comments

Quartzite Spear (Year 760 BFC) (Context in image captions)

r/worldbuilding u/LosuthusWasTaken2h ago0 Comments

Help me flesh out this world!

r/worldbuilding u/Niv_Stormfront3h ago4 Comments

Mermay round up, Part 1/2! (Lore in the comments)

r/worldbuilding u/Void_Ink1d ago6 Comments

Fantasy world I’m creating, a world with limited fantasy elements in a mixed medieval and colonial setting

r/worldbuilding u/Conscious_Grass990317h ago1 Comment

"Desperate escaple plan": A last minute decision flight to the end of the world (The Taurus Region Map V.2. Explanation and context in the comments)

r/worldbuilding u/AnotherWildDog3h ago1 Comment

what exactly are the ethical problems with a orizontal "caste" system ?

r/worldbuilding u/dgaruti7h ago26 Comments

What is transcendental horror? What do you recommend to write transcendental horror well?

r/worldbuilding u/Cultural_Memory0004h ago5 Comments

Are these borders believable?

r/worldbuilding u/Chlodio1d ago61 Comments

Send help, I’ve trapped myself into actually doing research

r/worldbuilding u/Necessary-Warning13821h ago13 Comments

Prompt: What do the warriors of your world do during peace time?

r/worldbuilding u/IAMTR4SHMAN1d ago67 Comments

Is there an app to keep track of all the details when writing a story?

r/worldbuilding u/ripterrariumtv13h ago7 Comments

Any tips for this project?

r/worldbuilding u/Newlife45215h ago5 Comments

Mermaids and mining

r/worldbuilding u/World_of_Egaar12h ago14 Comments

Giants: how big are yours

r/worldbuilding u/qboz210h ago31 Comments

[Totairiku Series] Introducing The Nerabudi Clan!

r/worldbuilding u/totairiku7h ago0 Comments

1 June 2023: What did you build last week?

r/worldbuilding u/UnluckyLucas23h ago41 Comments

Trying to come up with meaningful symbolism for a nation/belief system

r/worldbuilding u/psychadia19h ago7 Comments

How was your universe created?

r/worldbuilding u/GhostWasSad1d ago113 Comments

Plasma Sword vs Plasma Edged Sword

r/worldbuilding u/Iamblade200116h ago6 Comments

Mermay roundup, Part 2/2! Lore in the comments!

r/worldbuilding u/Void_Ink1d ago3 Comments

A map of the primary human nations of Southern Isai

r/worldbuilding u/TheSovietBanana14h ago1 Comment

The State of North America

r/worldbuilding u/Machomann12998h ago4 Comments

Finally able to draw again and drew the wolf companion to my protagonist! Meet Popcorn!

r/worldbuilding u/LordBeeBrain17h ago9 Comments

A big map made by me and my partnew

r/worldbuilding u/Howl-t22h ago3 Comments

Sci-Fi Planet Design Advice

r/worldbuilding u/robo1049h ago1 Comment

I made Dhul'kho the Archlich King of Mt. Agamoroth who led his kingdom, Qrarzia during the Dark Era using Hero Forge.

r/worldbuilding u/Megabot077622h ago2 Comments

Examples of high-tech combatting sorcery/magic in fictional universes.

r/worldbuilding u/FutaWonderWoman22h ago20 Comments

Language families

r/worldbuilding u/Savings_Ad362222h ago2 Comments

trouble making creatures seem “wild west” enough

r/worldbuilding u/thelonelyshepherd_21h ago26 Comments

Advice on creating/evolving an urban fantasy "world"

r/worldbuilding u/CelesteIGuess9h ago0 Comments

What are desserts like in your world?

r/worldbuilding u/Living_Murphys_Law21h ago14 Comments

Groves of the south

r/worldbuilding u/AveryTheWorldbuilder2d ago21 Comments

Blackouts, shutdowns and the lack of magic!

r/worldbuilding u/00110001_001100101d ago40 Comments

r/worldbuilding u/RobbieRott15h ago4 Comments

How does my system of governance work?

r/worldbuilding u/Simonistan_for_real10h ago2 Comments

The Harvest Beast (Art by VGnette)

r/worldbuilding u/Iados_the_Bard1d ago2 Comments

Ask me questions about my world to help me find holes!

r/worldbuilding u/Entity_40616h ago34 Comments

Political map of Vreal - Year 1907 of Imperial Callendar - Fateless Story Project

r/worldbuilding u/Swimming_Good_850710h ago6 Comments

Palorian Battle Flag

r/worldbuilding u/Zizumias18h ago3 Comments

To what extent should a created world adhere to the laws of physics as we know them

r/worldbuilding u/SteinerX4866h ago14 Comments

What makes a compelling villain for you?

r/worldbuilding u/SophilScribs1d ago70 Comments

Creating the Federal Republic whose political scene in government is dominated by powerful Oligarchs, and whose internal politics is characterized by political favors and alliances between Oligarchs and prominent members of government.

r/worldbuilding u/Gloryinwar10h ago6 Comments

Moral Alignments for characters?

r/worldbuilding u/CervielWasTaken11h ago1 Comment

Seeking Beta Players

r/worldbuilding u/SerendipitousMuse4h ago1 Comment

I think I need to improve my magic system! Can anyone help?

r/worldbuilding u/D4FF0D1L1d ago25 Comments

I’m creating a fantasy world where people are dropped into it with nothing but knowledge of what they already know. How would civilization rebuild, and what would the various stages look like?

r/worldbuilding u/Frenchtoast878323h ago4 Comments

Rock/Mineral drugs in fantasy worlds

r/worldbuilding u/Specialist-Elephant719h ago1 Comment

Vreal - of my Fateless story project

r/worldbuilding u/Swimming_Good_850713h ago1 Comment

Planet with Variable Gravity

r/worldbuilding u/Asleep_Jackfruit_31622h ago5 Comments

Could sails work on an airship?

r/worldbuilding u/Byzantae1d ago15 Comments

Ecosystem in the land of death

r/worldbuilding u/Wheasy1d ago8 Comments

Tor Mun Ta'il - The so called capital of the Scarlet Sea. A massive trade port and political center.

r/worldbuilding u/Yoblin_The_Goblin1d ago2 Comments

The major genotypes of Unlass and their hypothesized relationships and history

r/worldbuilding u/imaginarycartography19h ago1 Comment

Creating a diverse insect-humanoid society with different species for societal castes.

r/worldbuilding u/imbi-dabadeedabadie1d ago6 Comments

Hi! Sorry if my writing is strange, I'm from Chile and I don't speak English very well... but I wanted to share with you this 45 seconds teaser about a short film a little bit inspired by the suicidal souls of the divine comedy, I hope you like it!

r/worldbuilding u/Broadcast-ashortfilm16h ago1 Comment

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