Comments

Posted by Julius Berman on 15:32 6/24/2001

In reply to: (none)

I frequently visit your site to see what's new. I'd be very exited to see more maps on Verduria and the Plain. I am very interested in world building and have a land and language under construction of my own (Kanaran). I would like to see more tips on creating worlds, like what you should do first and how detailed should it be. You know, like tips from a pro.

Mark responds:
Yes, that's a good idea... I intend to write a World Construction Kit someday, too. In the meantime, you can ask questions here... as you did, in fact; here are some rather unsatisfactory answers.

What to do first: Whatever interests you-- maps, language(s), history, stories. It depends on how your mind works; any of these can lead into the others. Myself, I usually start with maps (and naming things on them gives me a rudimentary vocabulary).
How detailed: Whatever you have time and interest for! Tolkien had more background material than stories, and that helps give his books their realistic, sophisticated air. Other created worlds are quite effective despite seemingly being improvised (I suspect Douglas Adams is an example of this).

To make a reply, or see replies, see the index page.