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r/worldbuilding

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For artists, writers, gamemasters, musicians, programmers, philosophers and scientists alike! The creation of new worlds and new universes has long been a key element of speculative fiction, from the fantasy works of Tolkien and Le Guin, to the science-fiction universes of Delany and Asimov, to the tabletop realm of Gygax and Barker, and beyond.

This subreddit is about sharing your worlds, discovering the creations of others, and discussing the many aspects of creating new universes.

Notice: This subreddit is not actively monitored, so the posts here are only a small subset of what exists on reddit.

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to r/worldbuilding by Spectra_04
19 hours ago
Ehzaro, from the our mightiest nation to our whole world.
Lore
to r/worldbuilding by ZioBenny97
5 days ago
What are, in your opinion, technological milestones that often get overlooked in fictional settings?
Discussion
to r/worldbuilding by P55R
1 week ago
Macron Guns as rifles? Is is plausible by the description?
Question
to r/worldbuilding by zazzsazz_mman
1 week ago
Do you put any twist on the classic "Light vs. Dark" theme?
to r/worldbuilding by Red__Spider__Lily
2 weeks ago
How minimum wage/economy is decided in your world?
Discussion
to r/worldbuilding by Acceptable-Cow6446
2 weeks ago
If Christianity never existed, which religion would be the most popular?
Discussion
to r/worldbuilding by ProudInterest5445
3 weeks ago
How do you deal with religion in a Sci-Fi world?
Question
to r/worldbuilding by SunderedValley
3 weeks ago
How would you construct an aristocratic system that doesn't encourage consanguinity?
Question
to r/worldbuilding by CptKeyes123
3 weeks ago
Flaws in aerosolized nanobots?
Question
to r/worldbuilding by LegendarySaltSword
1 month ago
Atomic Clocks and Interstellar Civilizations
Discussion
to r/worldbuilding by AutonomousOrganism
1 month ago
Science so advanced it's magic
Prompt
to r/worldbuilding by Hi_IM-NOT_HERE-
1 month ago
Do you think guns are a technological inevitability?
Discussion
to r/worldbuilding by memer1957
1 month ago
Advice on a setting
Discussion
to r/worldbuilding by Dinosaur_Paladin
1 month ago
Question for those making a fantasy world-are there firearms in your world? If so, who made them, how advanced are they, and how do they impact the world?
Discussion
to r/worldbuilding by Educational_Ball_434
1 month ago
A average person is transported to your world, how and how long does it take to die?
Discussion
to r/worldbuilding by NerdyLilFella
1 month ago
Share your setting's versions of common real world idioms like "bite the bullet" and "dime a dozen," if you have any. If you do have unique ones, share one (or more) of your favorites and explain its origin.
to r/worldbuilding by SomeCanadianGamer
1 month ago
Alliances between planets that aren't all single government, unified planets
Question
to r/worldbuilding by LyraAmoro
1 month ago
What are some subtle ways someone from your world would experience culture shock in ours?
Prompt
to r/worldbuilding by DialgaTalkeon
1 month ago
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to r/worldbuilding by khozie-719
1 month ago
Why still use kinetic weapon in the far future
Prompt
to r/worldbuilding by Sir_Arsen
1 month ago
Should I read classic fantasy books if I never did or shouldn’t to not unconsciously copy them?
Question
to r/worldbuilding by RedAndBlackVelvet
1 month ago
Tell me about your setting’s democracies and republics
Prompt
to r/worldbuilding by Goderln
1 month ago
Are wars between three sides possible?
Question
to r/worldbuilding by CraftyLocal1913
1 month ago
Why is the “returning threat” so popular?
Lore
to r/worldbuilding by Under_Tide
1 month ago
How did you explain your world when all of your characters (including npc/side characters) is native and don't need any explanation?
Discussion