Worldbuilding : Where to start?

In this very first episode of a world building series we discuss where to start with worldbuilding. What is it, what to know and where to world build, enjoy!

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[Blight]

I love making stories, ever since I can remember I always thought about characters and plots. I want to take this up a notch. I want to create full stories, with worlds, characters, power systems. All the good stuff, it’s hard trying to not down right copy others but i’m trying my best. The world is one of the hardest part for me.

[andyklyen]

It's so nice to watch someone articulate enough to not start each video with "Let's jump into it". Looking forward to this series very much!

[hellogoodbyelolz]

So happy to have finally found a video like this where someone’s not talking loudly

[IsDefinitelyHuman]

How to start world building in a story:
1) Pick a main character
2) Pick a villain, and End goal of the story.
3) Pick a setting, starting place, and who the main group of characters are. You can design what the villains goal is here if it's not just being evil to be evil.
4) Dice roll extra obstacles for the main group to juggle through to get to the main goal.
5) Start Writing a gibberish story. Keep it quite small and as detail-less as possible.
6) Second draft the story after reading the rough draft through. Details are second to the story at this point, only major notes should be added.
7) reread the story, and make sure all plot holes are filled, rewrite final draft with as much extra detail as you want. This is where the full story takes life. If you are making a game, you can skip this part as you will very likely move things around and scrap whole sections in favor filling plotholes you didn't realize you had.

8) If you are making a game, make the game as simple as possible to start, so you can make sure all the mechanics and storyboard work properly before adding things like character models. The early stage is going to be the most boring thing you've ever played, but you have something to show for what your world idea is. You can expand the world beyond the basic story later.

[yezzzsir]

I'm looking forward to this series. I've started world building for my own personal project & so far have started with a world map route. Fixing the layout and laws etc.. To build the characters & stories around.

[Moses_Caesar_Augustus]

I'm watching this series for the third time now. It's the best guide to worldbuilding that I have ever seen.

[tomwolfe]

I’m a map dork so, that’s where I start. I place mountain ranges, coastlines and rivers paying special attention to the watershed. I name everything with some combination of sounds and syllables that I like at the moment. I then imagine where there might be conflict according to each location on the map.

This method helps me to daydream more consistently and a story will usually emerge as a result.

[MsPumpkinOwl]

Well, this video was the last point that got me to subscribe.

I have 5 worlds of varying degrees of elaboration, which just suddenly appeared in my brain at different times. And some of them are easy to build, and some I have been working on for several years ._. And I noticed that the worlds are the worst worked out when you start with creating a character, and when you start with a concept like a political situation or some kind of cataclysms, it is easier and faster to build.
The first option is closer to me, because it happens most often. But the problems associated with him just got sick. Therefore, I am incredibly glad that I found your channel. I hope this video series will help me structure all this chaos in my head a little. *Despite the fact that initially I was attracted by the video about the transfer of an epic scale in paintings (it is very useful, btw, thanks).

You have great content, keep up the good work!

[IlseMulAuthor]

I agree, worldbuilder should definitely be a job title! It's such an incredible job!

[nebojsakovacevik]

This is amazing! I just started getting interested in worldbuilding and this is exactly what I needed.

[esbjornmonteliusrisberg]

wow, there are actually other people that feel the same thing about world-building as I do. And I have also wonder why worldbuilder isn´t a job. image big game and film studies hiring you to specifically worldbuild their world.

[unknownusrname]

Well id like to improve on my world building, i have 2 stories one in a sci-fi fantasy setting and another in a cyberpunk setting.

[colleenmoreno]

you have the most relaxing voice, and everything you say is packed with information. It makes it really easy to relax and listen and comprehend

[oliverbrown]

The best tip is do it the way you enjoy/think works best for you.

[therdimension]

Wow! I can't tell how excited i am after seeing the title, I was looking for something like for a long time but didnt find anything like that. Thanks a lot sir

[moulishashanka]

I am hyped. I saw the title and immediately clicked on the video! This is such a great start to this series!

[Rulytasho]

I subbed for this video, but your illustrations are great too!

I’d love to see where this series would go cause I also have been dipping my toes on worldbuilding.

Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[teryn]

oho...i see where this series is we making a game soon? XD

Great work as always!

[johndeggendorf]

Wonderful subject, 🤔 thanks for doing this series. 🙏 MUCH appreciated! ✌️🍷🎩🎩🎩

[JustQuacked]

I have to say Rockstar Games’ world building is incredible!