Episode 20 – Lore of the Worlds
In this twentieth episode of EXP-lore, we’re swapping dice rolls for deep lore dives and getting lost in the tangled, thrilling process of worldbuilding for tabletop RPGs. 🌍📜🎲
From crumbling kingdoms to star-faring civilizations, we’re pulling back the curtain on how we craft the settings, cultures, and conflicts that bring our games to life. Whether you’re building a sprawling campaign world or a single mysterious village, we’re sharing our go-to methods, creative rituals, and favourite inspirations.
We talk about where to start (maps or myths?), how to make your world feel alive, and why the tiniest details can spark the biggest moments at the table. Expect discussions on everything from collaborative storytelling and player-driven world shaping to avoiding common worldbuilding traps (yes, we’re looking at you, 300-page lore docs no one reads).
Along the way, we ask: What makes a setting feel real? How much lore is too much? And how do you balance creativity with coherence when you’re basically building a universe from scratch?
So sharpen your pencils, prep your pantheons, and join us as we chart a course through the multiverse of imagination and invention. 🗺️🔥✨
Hosted by your ever-expanding ensemble:
Mike Hearnden
Dean Shickle
David Weeks
Henry Adair
Whether you’re a veteran worldbuilder or just starting to sketch your first continent, this episode is packed with ideas, insights, and inspiration to help bring your stories to life. 🎧🏰🛸
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