Worldbuilder's Anvil

Today's Topic – Truth can lead to better fiction Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Inspiration from Curiosity Stream Bright on, “Fire Ant Invasion” Zombie Fly!!! Let the battle of the necromancers begin Who is our Natural foe of the Ants Character Aeskrii Ambassador A Lost Tribe United of Aeskrii Tribal used “Mummification” of bodies preserving and sealing it until it is needed” WBT Overrun a world or 2 with the undead RW  Task Avoid the practice of necromancy Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes )))))))))))))))))))))))))     ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links )))))))))))))))))))))))))   https://curiositystream.com/video/3310/fire-ant-invasion   ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worldbuilders-anvil/id956705643   (((((((

Today's Topic - The true path to relaxing Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Why do you need to know the true path to your relaxation? More Creative More confident More decisive Happier The problem with not knowing your true path Attempts to relaxation leads to guilt. Guilt to fear and fear leads to the dark side Or really escapism which leads to Anxiety and then to Burnout What is the true path to relaxation which future self excites you Living Above your μ (Mu) your X Bar Spending time actively visualizing it every day Taking a new step towards it. WBT Find out an important characters path to relaxation RW  Task Check out the Brendon Show for some sciency woo woo Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-328-the-ultimate-secret-to-relaxing/   ((((

Today's Topic –  Breaking writers block When Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow And not for something completely different. Brainstorm out with Why I am not writing freewriting Change your plan Worldbuild something not needed Walk out in nature Talk the day off WBT Create a story for a group to get stuck and see how they fix it RW  Task Look for new solutions to problems plaguing you   Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-327-5-weird-ways-to-break-your-writers-block/   ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-307-story-at-the-basics/     ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worldbuilders-anvil/id956705643  

Today's Topic -  BIG CHARACTERS!!!! Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow There is no formula Think of the cast as a whole What your story needs Solo or Ensemble Create character before you create you character Remember if they do not make the story better, they should not be in the cast Types of characters you need Protagonist Antagonist Companions Side Characters Job of character Love Interest Foil Family Mentor Extra Other tropes Twist or two Questions to ask Can characters merge Will people get lost in the cast WBT What is a good cast for your story RW  Task Run your cast past a friend or someone you can trust Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Irrational Radio Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-326-thinking-about-all-the-characters/   ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions

Today's Topic –  Themeing your world. World and theme: How your world should speak to your message Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow What is your message? Theme or sub-text (this could be the whole show really) Examples: Dune: Struggle, Wonderland/Oz :Wonder and escapism Physical characteristics of your world can(should?) be metaphors for the conflicts of the characters within it Re-examine. Why do you want the world to be a certain way? Does is align with the story/message you are trying to tell? Change what needs to. This does not mean strapping a bunch of hard-worked world building, it could simply be a matter of changing a reason for things to be the way they are. Re-framing is a powerful tool in worldbuilding and in life. Broken wine glass story WBT Make sure your messaging makes sense RW  Task Shop smart shop Smart                 Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help sup

Today's Topic –  Let’s Build the Before the Story Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow No place to go or No one to see? Here are some things We are doing to Relax Family overstressed DANCE PARTY Drive to nowhere BBQ Tai Cheng Jeff’s Trying out new WB Software on a life stream Wonderdraft Vulgar ESO WBA Guild … 18+ Social nothing more is intended the bsing. Question Application code: Mike @GardulWorld NA Server Discord Server Video Chat Magic (Cut name from comment) Board Games Mass Vid Party Wheel Of Time Book 2 down to the final battle… so why are there like 300 books in this series (22) Michael   WBT Family Game … ttrpg? RW  Task             Share you new relaxation tips with at least one other person… at a distant. Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show 8BitBros Podcast Small Biz Mama Podcast – Ma Small Biz Mama Episode 5 Julie Stoian Wheel of

Today's Topic -  Let’s Build the Before the Story, part 2 Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow The Basics of the story A story of Before the Story (BS) WE need the elements of the story. Before the Story (BS) The Incident The Strike The Fallout The Run After The Story (AS) What We know Characters we need The Same structure for the BS, What is the family dynamic? The BS of the BS Father and/VS Mother The 1st incident The Strike The Fallout The Run The After story (Leads the character to the setting for the Major Plot incident) WBT             Create a story within a story RW  Task Share something you have learned or done because of the pandemic Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Episode 310 Let’s form a game story 1st Steps New Indie Single-Player RPG Video Game– Tuesday Tidbit for Episode 268 Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes )))))))))))

Today's Topic -  Let’s Build the Before the Story Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow The Basics of the story A story of Before the Story (BS) WE need the elements of the story. Before the Story (BS) The Incident The Strike The Fallout The Run After The Story (AS) What We know Characters we need The Same structure for the BS, What is the family dynamic? The BS of the BS Father and/VS Mother The 1st incident The Strike The Fallout The Run The After story (Leads the character to the setting for the Major Plot incident) WBT             Create a story within a story RW  Task Share something you have learned or done because of the pandemic Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Episode 310 Let’s form a game story 1st Steps New Indie Single-Player RPG Video Game– Tuesday Tidbit for Episode 268 Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes )))))))))))))))))))

Today's Topic –  Forget those details and build Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow You want to share your world without being an encyclopedia. Curious Characters Build groups up with diversity in mind Have big day coming up Fish(es) out of water Xeno phobia and philia Bards and wizards Other Elders Stories (overheard at taverns) WBT             Create some good excuses RW  Task Give us your tips Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Characters by tv Tropes Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-321-8-tips-to-sharing-your-worldbuilding/   ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-307-story-at-the-basics/ https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-301-musings-about-narrative-wisdom-from-pixar/   ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Re

Today's Topic – Your team never misses the snakes Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow This week on Worldbuilding Team Worldbuilding it great but we focus on the large or the smaller they are both to big Details create the iconic love Moments, connections, even phrases Iconic Details that make stories memorable I Am Spartacus When henry meet sally, “I will have what she is having” I AM YOUR FATHER Birth of the Alien He slimed me As you wish WBT             Make a story with your family, or friends online             DeScriptors, or Online Roll20  RW  Task Keep flatting the curve   Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Characters by tv Tropes Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/news/episode-320-digging-your-world-for-details-part-2/   ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))

Today's Topic –  You are missing the forest and team Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow This week on Worldbuilding Team Worldbuilding it great but we focus on the large or the smaller they are both to big Details create the iconic love Moments, connections, even phrases Iconic Details that make stories memorable I Am Spartacus When henry meet sally, “I will have what she is having” I AM YOUR FATHER Birth of the Alien He slimed me As you wish WBT             Make a story with your family, or friends online             DeScriptors, or Online Roll20  RW  Task Keep flatting the curve   Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Characters by tv Tropes RIP Mick Aston Time Team   Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes )))))))))))))))))))))))))   ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-307-sto

    Today's Topic - Stop with a life you hate Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow What do we consider work What is not work What time do you have? Fear and unknown What can you do to fix it Talking to your boss Rebalance home Plan an exit Leaving your Job WBT Build a new job for a protagonist. RW  Task Evaluate your work life balance, make a plan to get it to work for you.   Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Characters by tv Tropes Relaxation accord Time budget   Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-318-tips-for-work-life-balance/   ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Relaxation accord https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-314-your-relaxation-accord/ Time budget https://www.gardul.com/time   ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))

Episode 317 Starting your Story   Today's Topic - Fill in the blank will ya! Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Episode 307 Story at the basics Episode 301 Musings about Narrative Wisdom from Pixar Once upon a time there was ___. Every day, ___. One day ___. Because of that, ___. Because of that, ___. Until finally ___. Before the Story (BS) The Incident The Strike The Fallout The Run After The Story (AS) Once upon a time there was ___. Every day, BS. One day The Incident. Because of that, The Strike. Because of that, The Fallout Until finally The Run. Once upon a time there was Hobbit. Every day, He was boring. One day a wizard marked his door and he leaves for an adventure with dwarfs. Because of that, the return to the kingdom under the mountain and face Smaug. Because of that, 5 armies fight and the dwarfs win. Until finally the eagles save the day and the king is force to not be a total jerk. Once upon a time t

Today's Topic – Our Magic overlord. Clark Rowenson When he is not winning awards as an author Naval Veteran, a Chemical Engineer by day, dark overlord of magic by night. We are pleased to introduce you to the magic man himself C. R. Rowenson. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Main Feature: (A Conversation about these topics) 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 fa

Today's Topic - Lookout for the underdog Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Why Tropes are important The chosen one The Mentor Lovable Rogue Elders Fish out of Water Ensemble vs Pure Protagonist Hybrid vs pure trope WBT What are your favorite characters tropes RW  Task What is your trope? Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Characters by tv Tropes Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-315-the-anvils-favorite-character-tropes/   ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Characters   ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worldbuilders-anvil/id956705643   ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Like our Facebook Page ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://w

Today's Topic – Stop working so much and relax Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow What is a Relaxation Accord Who are the parties involved? Why is according important vs escapism My Steps to the accord The parties show review their weekly schedules Identify a time that each person can have to do stuff Worktime and Hobby Time Have a shared schedule to remember Escape clause Get a win/win deal WBT Identify if you accord RW  Task             Let us know how it works out Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Time Budget Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-314-your-relaxation-accord/   ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Free Time Budget Gardul.com/time   ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://podcasts.

Today's Topic – Why I like a routine for getting through writer's block Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Music that I love, but do not feel the need to sing. Review the outline and make changes 10 Minute Break – Get the blood flowing Non-distracting environment Non- distracting mind Is there something important distracting me? Make a note and move on and a shower Just write for 15 more minutes. Anything that comes to mind. Take a notebook to bed End the process for the day. WBT Create a routine that works for you RW  Task Share your routine with us.     Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show   Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-313-my-routine-to-end-writers-block/   ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links )))))))))))))))))))))))))     ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us

Today's Topic - Part one of X,  hey I am a novice video game designer Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Overview needs for indie JRPG game Baurhdrakkeim 7 Tribes – Lutteim, Ichluttiem, Äbunluttiem, Bhalfqareim, Tracchuliem, Veintraccqariem, Hirreim Ordassa Location Status Names Duke in charge of the county Maps Travel map(s) County overview 8 Community maps – Lichenniczeedohar (Green Lake City, Location of (Mainzphar) Berpqenololhumphar – Orc Danger Castle Player home (Lutteim) Ichluttiem home Äbunluttiem home Bhalfqareim home Tracchuliem home Veintraccqariem home Hirreim home Lichenniczeedfamïmas Green lake islands Classes Warrior Class per tribe Poet (Rouge) Holy magic Carver Magic Characters WBT Scene-by-scene – find your worldbuilding needs   RW  Task Relax and have some fun             Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Fundamentals of Stor

Today's Topic – Check yourself before you wreck yourself Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow This takes for granted you are creative Why we are the biggest problem in our creative endeavors. Three things that you need to achieve more Ambition Action Attitude Not a one-time fix, it is about balance and awareness WBT Find out what RW  Task Go NVTS             Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Fundamentals of Story Structure 8 Elements of a Story Explained The Five Essential Elements Of A Story Parts of a Story: The 11 Essential Story Elements You Need to Get Right   Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes )))))))))))))))))))))))))     ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links )))))))))))))))))))))))))     ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Rate and Review us in iTunes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worldbuilders-anvil/id9

Today's Topic – Finding the basic building blocks of stories Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow What I know Background 1st Steps New Indie Single-Player RPG Video Game– Tuesday Tidbit for Episode 268 Before the Story (BS) The Incident The Strike The Fallout The Run After The Story (AS) WBT Write a basic story RW  Task             Self-love Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Episode 268 Brainstorming video game content 1st Steps New Indie Single-Player RPG Video Game– Tuesday Tidbit for Episode 268 Episode 307 Story at the basics             Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-310-lets-form-a-game-story/   ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) Episode 268 Brainstorming video game content https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-268-brainstorming-video-gam