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@thoughtpunks@dice.camp  ·  activity timestamp 2 weeks ago

You can create deep, rich #TTRPG settings with succinct descriptions and minimalist #worldbuilding. Come explore some ideas about simple worldbuilding that leads to complex living worlds that inspire play imaginations.

https://thoughtpunks.com/crafting-minimalist-settings-for-tabletop-roleplaying-games/

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@Jackgiantkiller@dice.camp  ·  activity timestamp 2 weeks ago

A one stop #worldbuilding and #ttrpg website, with material for many worlds of my own design, worlds built by team on stream, stuff for #DnD, #TalesOfTheValiant, #GURPS, #MutantsAndMasterminds, even some #FATE.
A shop with my own creations for the above.
https://www.ofgodsandgamemasters.com/

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@Jackgiantkiller@dice.camp  ·  activity timestamp 2 weeks ago

A one stop #worldbuilding and #ttrpg website, with material for many worlds of my own design, worlds built by team on stream, stuff for #DnD, #TalesOfTheValiant, #GURPS, #MutantsAndMasterminds, even some #FATE.
A shop with my own creations for the above.
https://www.ofgodsandgamemasters.com/

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@golgaloth@writing.exchange  ·  activity timestamp 3 weeks ago

What's something that parents do in your world that the kids just wouldn't understand?

#WorldBuilding #writing #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #ttrpg #dnd #GameDev

Actually Chloe:
Serious question for the millennials... my older cousin said she used to ‘burn’ CDs for her crush. Like... with fire?
Was that a ritual? Did it work? You guys were literally practicing witchcraft just to get a text back and I'm scared of y'all.
Jake Zel:
The old magic will not be discussed with the children of new.
Actually Chloe: Serious question for the millennials... my older cousin said she used to ‘burn’ CDs for her crush. Like... with fire? Was that a ritual? Did it work? You guys were literally practicing witchcraft just to get a text back and I'm scared of y'all. Jake Zel: The old magic will not be discussed with the children of new.
Actually Chloe: Serious question for the millennials... my older cousin said she used to ‘burn’ CDs for her crush. Like... with fire? Was that a ritual? Did it work? You guys were literally practicing witchcraft just to get a text back and I'm scared of y'all. Jake Zel: The old magic will not be discussed with the children of new.
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@golgaloth@writing.exchange  ·  activity timestamp 3 weeks ago

What's something that parents do in your world that the kids just wouldn't understand?

#WorldBuilding #writing #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #ttrpg #dnd #GameDev

Actually Chloe:
Serious question for the millennials... my older cousin said she used to ‘burn’ CDs for her crush. Like... with fire?
Was that a ritual? Did it work? You guys were literally practicing witchcraft just to get a text back and I'm scared of y'all.
Jake Zel:
The old magic will not be discussed with the children of new.
Actually Chloe: Serious question for the millennials... my older cousin said she used to ‘burn’ CDs for her crush. Like... with fire? Was that a ritual? Did it work? You guys were literally practicing witchcraft just to get a text back and I'm scared of y'all. Jake Zel: The old magic will not be discussed with the children of new.
Actually Chloe: Serious question for the millennials... my older cousin said she used to ‘burn’ CDs for her crush. Like... with fire? Was that a ritual? Did it work? You guys were literally practicing witchcraft just to get a text back and I'm scared of y'all. Jake Zel: The old magic will not be discussed with the children of new.
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@floofpaldi@mindly.social  ·  activity timestamp 3 weeks ago

#PennedPossibilities 905 — Is your MC responsible for anyone other than themselves? How do they feel about this?

Ooooh, I wanna answer this one truthfully, but it would contain major spoilers for readers, so I can’t. Instead, I’ll say this: Alistair is responsible for Duncan, Fenella, and the servants at his castle. He takes care of them, the servants are under his employ, and that’s that. He sired Duncan, and he takes care of Fenella with every bit of himself. So yes, he’s responsible for far more than just himself, but he wouldn’t have it any other way.

#WingsOfQuietLonging #ParanormalRomance #Romantasy #Fantasy #Vampires #Werewolves #Ghosts #Romance #Victorian #Worldbuilding #AmWriting #WritingCommunity

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@floofpaldi@mindly.social  ·  activity timestamp 4 weeks ago

#PennedPossibilities 904 — What does your MC have in common with you, the author?

He’s a tortured author. Oh, and he has curly hair.

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@floofpaldi@mindly.social replied  ·  activity timestamp 3 weeks ago

#PennedPossibilities 905 — Is your MC responsible for anyone other than themselves? How do they feel about this?

Ooooh, I wanna answer this one truthfully, but it would contain major spoilers for readers, so I can’t. Instead, I’ll say this: Alistair is responsible for Duncan, Fenella, and the servants at his castle. He takes care of them, the servants are under his employ, and that’s that. He sired Duncan, and he takes care of Fenella with every bit of himself. So yes, he’s responsible for far more than just himself, but he wouldn’t have it any other way.

#WingsOfQuietLonging #ParanormalRomance #Romantasy #Fantasy #Vampires #Werewolves #Ghosts #Romance #Victorian #Worldbuilding #AmWriting #WritingCommunity

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@floofpaldi@mindly.social  ·  activity timestamp 4 weeks ago

#PennedPossibilities 903 — MC POV: Are you afraid to be alone?

Alistair: Generally speaking, not really, no. At the moment, however, my answer might be something different than the usual one. Alone time is sacred. It’s my time to relax, or to paint or write. For the time being, Isma might be back. Whenever that might happen. Who knows. And Duncan is *already* back at my castle. I don’t trust either of them. We have strength in numbers. If I’m alone, that no doubt means that Fenella is as well. I can’t trust either of those men. They might harm her, and I would *never* allow that to happen.

#WingsOfQuietLonging #ParanormalRomance #Romantasy #Fantasy #Vampires #Werewolves #Ghosts #Romance #Victorian #Worldbuilding #AmWriting #WritingCommunity

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@floofpaldi@mindly.social replied  ·  activity timestamp 4 weeks ago

#PennedPossibilities 904 — What does your MC have in common with you, the author?

He’s a tortured author. Oh, and he has curly hair.

#WingsOfQuietLonging #ParanormalRomance #Romantasy #Fantasy #Vampires #Werewolves #Ghosts #Romance #Victorian #Worldbuilding #AmWriting #WritingCommunity

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@floofpaldi@mindly.social  ·  activity timestamp 4 weeks ago

#PennedPossibilities 902 — How old is your antagonist? Do they act their age, or do they feel their age?

No one *truly* knows how old Isma is. And no, he doesn't act his age. He might feel it, but he never acts it. I'll leave some dialogue down below. It was from a conversation between Alistair and Eleanor, his maid. They're rather close friends at this point. For context, this story takes place in 1890.

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Her head snapped up. “Oh, good Lord. How old is your master?”

“He befriended Socrates,” he said by way of explanation. “Sophocles, Aeschylus, Euripides, and Sappho. He knew them all.”

She swallowed the lump in her throat. “Do you mean to say… Are you sure?”

“I’m quite sure, yes,” he responded. “He spoke of them often. I’m not entirely sure how long he had been alive at that point, or if he was bloodbound or not. I only know he was alive, whether a vampire or not. His name is Isma. He’s a callus, cruel man. I separated myself from him long ago. He’s a murderer, and an old world vampire. He’ll never change.”

#WingsOfQuietLonging #ParanormalRomance #Romantasy #Fantasy #Vampires #Werewolves #Ghosts #Romance #Victorian #Worldbuilding #AmWriting #WritingCommunity

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@floofpaldi@mindly.social replied  ·  activity timestamp 4 weeks ago

#PennedPossibilities 903 — MC POV: Are you afraid to be alone?

Alistair: Generally speaking, not really, no. At the moment, however, my answer might be something different than the usual one. Alone time is sacred. It’s my time to relax, or to paint or write. For the time being, Isma might be back. Whenever that might happen. Who knows. And Duncan is *already* back at my castle. I don’t trust either of them. We have strength in numbers. If I’m alone, that no doubt means that Fenella is as well. I can’t trust either of those men. They might harm her, and I would *never* allow that to happen.

#WingsOfQuietLonging #ParanormalRomance #Romantasy #Fantasy #Vampires #Werewolves #Ghosts #Romance #Victorian #Worldbuilding #AmWriting #WritingCommunity

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@nixiina@bark.lgbt  ·  activity timestamp 4 weeks ago

well here's my #introduction

Hi, I'm Nox! I'm new to fedi but am here to meet new friends and get support on things. I am quite shy though, so may be a bit awkward at first.

My primary hobby is #worldbuilding: I have my own fantasy world I have been building for years (feel free to ask me about bits of it). My other hobbies and interests include, but are not strictly limited to: #music, #geography, #history, computer stuff, #vexillology, and science.

Genderfluid, sapphic romantic (maybe?), pansexual, polyam. My genders are female, femboy, and enby. They switch regularly and I don't mind being referred to as either one.

Autistic with severe ADHD.

Feel free to respond to this if you'd like

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@floofpaldi@mindly.social  ·  activity timestamp 4 weeks ago

#PennedPossibilities 901 — What is your MC’s profession?

(There are multiple parts to this one, at least for me. No pressure! Please boost and share for everyone, in case others are interested as well. I appreciate it tons.)

Alistair is a published author.

1. Did they choose this profession for themselves or were they pressured into it by someone else?

Alistair *chose* to be an author. No one else forced him to do it. He needed a creative outlet, same as with his art.

2. If they chose it for themselves, why did they do it?

He has a lot of memories and stories to share. There are things he can weave into his plots along the way, memories or things that organically develop into the plot and help the story progress. He has a lot of experience to draw back on. Aside from that, he’s a naturally creative person. Writing fiction is *fun* for him.

3. Regardless of how they got into this profession, do they enjoy it?

He still enjoys it, no matter how much has passed him by. He always will. Like I said, writing is a fun activity for him.

4. If they were not in this profession, what would they be doing instead?

If he wasn’t an author, he would be a full-time artist. He’s a rather talented artist as it is, but he rarely ever sells or even shows off his work. It’s just a hobby for him.

#WingsOfQuietLonging #ParanormalRomance #Romantasy #Fantasy #Vampires #Werewolves #Ghosts #Romance #Victorian #Worldbuilding #AmWriting #WritingCommunity

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@floofpaldi@mindly.social replied  ·  activity timestamp 4 weeks ago

#PennedPossibilities 902 — How old is your antagonist? Do they act their age, or do they feel their age?

No one *truly* knows how old Isma is. And no, he doesn't act his age. He might feel it, but he never acts it. I'll leave some dialogue down below. It was from a conversation between Alistair and Eleanor, his maid. They're rather close friends at this point. For context, this story takes place in 1890.

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Her head snapped up. “Oh, good Lord. How old is your master?”

“He befriended Socrates,” he said by way of explanation. “Sophocles, Aeschylus, Euripides, and Sappho. He knew them all.”

She swallowed the lump in her throat. “Do you mean to say… Are you sure?”

“I’m quite sure, yes,” he responded. “He spoke of them often. I’m not entirely sure how long he had been alive at that point, or if he was bloodbound or not. I only know he was alive, whether a vampire or not. His name is Isma. He’s a callus, cruel man. I separated myself from him long ago. He’s a murderer, and an old world vampire. He’ll never change.”

#WingsOfQuietLonging #ParanormalRomance #Romantasy #Fantasy #Vampires #Werewolves #Ghosts #Romance #Victorian #Worldbuilding #AmWriting #WritingCommunity

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@floofpaldi@mindly.social  ·  activity timestamp 4 weeks ago

#PennedPossibilities 900 — Share a piece of lore from your WIP.

(New thread for my friends~!)

The older a vampire is, the less the sunlight will bother them. Eventually, they will be completely unaffected, where a young vampire would immediately burn.

I’ll include an excerpt that explains things better than I ever could. At the moment this takes place, Alistair and Fenella have just learned the information we’re discussing. It’s also a favorite scene of mine, featuring Duncan and Fenella. Alistair has just stormed out of the room.

#WingsOfQuietLonging #ParanormalRomance #Romantasy #Fantasy #Vampires #Werewolves #Ghosts #Romance #Victorian #Worldbuilding #AmWriting #WritingCommunity

“That went well, don’t you think?” asked Duncan, all too cheery. He wandered closer, inspecting Fenella, and a hand fell to grasp hers. “But look at your fingers, my dear.” 
Her gaze dropped to her hand, only to find her skin discolored. Her knuckles were a dark purple, fingers a disgusting shade of gray. She was distraught, prompting him to elaborate. 
“It’ll pass,” he explained. “The effect is immediate, I’m afraid. It’s what the sunlight does to us. We’re strong enough to withstand it, but not yet old enough to be completely unaffected by it. You’ll feel no pain. It doesn’t hurt, I promise.” 
For a moment, she was confused. Her eyebrows furrowed. He watched the change in her expression with wide-eyed rapture and glee. “Yes,” he drawled. “I can see the gears in your mind turning as we speak. You’re such a curious thing. And as we both just witnessed, Alistair was completely unaffected.”
“That went well, don’t you think?” asked Duncan, all too cheery. He wandered closer, inspecting Fenella, and a hand fell to grasp hers. “But look at your fingers, my dear.” Her gaze dropped to her hand, only to find her skin discolored. Her knuckles were a dark purple, fingers a disgusting shade of gray. She was distraught, prompting him to elaborate. “It’ll pass,” he explained. “The effect is immediate, I’m afraid. It’s what the sunlight does to us. We’re strong enough to withstand it, but not yet old enough to be completely unaffected by it. You’ll feel no pain. It doesn’t hurt, I promise.” For a moment, she was confused. Her eyebrows furrowed. He watched the change in her expression with wide-eyed rapture and glee. “Yes,” he drawled. “I can see the gears in your mind turning as we speak. You’re such a curious thing. And as we both just witnessed, Alistair was completely unaffected.”
“That went well, don’t you think?” asked Duncan, all too cheery. He wandered closer, inspecting Fenella, and a hand fell to grasp hers. “But look at your fingers, my dear.” Her gaze dropped to her hand, only to find her skin discolored. Her knuckles were a dark purple, fingers a disgusting shade of gray. She was distraught, prompting him to elaborate. “It’ll pass,” he explained. “The effect is immediate, I’m afraid. It’s what the sunlight does to us. We’re strong enough to withstand it, but not yet old enough to be completely unaffected by it. You’ll feel no pain. It doesn’t hurt, I promise.” For a moment, she was confused. Her eyebrows furrowed. He watched the change in her expression with wide-eyed rapture and glee. “Yes,” he drawled. “I can see the gears in your mind turning as we speak. You’re such a curious thing. And as we both just witnessed, Alistair was completely unaffected.”
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@floofpaldi@mindly.social replied  ·  activity timestamp 4 weeks ago

#PennedPossibilities 901 — What is your MC’s profession?

(There are multiple parts to this one, at least for me. No pressure! Please boost and share for everyone, in case others are interested as well. I appreciate it tons.)

Alistair is a published author.

1. Did they choose this profession for themselves or were they pressured into it by someone else?

Alistair *chose* to be an author. No one else forced him to do it. He needed a creative outlet, same as with his art.

2. If they chose it for themselves, why did they do it?

He has a lot of memories and stories to share. There are things he can weave into his plots along the way, memories or things that organically develop into the plot and help the story progress. He has a lot of experience to draw back on. Aside from that, he’s a naturally creative person. Writing fiction is *fun* for him.

3. Regardless of how they got into this profession, do they enjoy it?

He still enjoys it, no matter how much has passed him by. He always will. Like I said, writing is a fun activity for him.

4. If they were not in this profession, what would they be doing instead?

If he wasn’t an author, he would be a full-time artist. He’s a rather talented artist as it is, but he rarely ever sells or even shows off his work. It’s just a hobby for him.

#WingsOfQuietLonging #ParanormalRomance #Romantasy #Fantasy #Vampires #Werewolves #Ghosts #Romance #Victorian #Worldbuilding #AmWriting #WritingCommunity

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@floofpaldi@mindly.social  ·  activity timestamp 4 weeks ago

#PennedPossibilities 900 — Share a piece of lore from your WIP.

(New thread for my friends~!)

The older a vampire is, the less the sunlight will bother them. Eventually, they will be completely unaffected, where a young vampire would immediately burn.

I’ll include an excerpt that explains things better than I ever could. At the moment this takes place, Alistair and Fenella have just learned the information we’re discussing. It’s also a favorite scene of mine, featuring Duncan and Fenella. Alistair has just stormed out of the room.

#WingsOfQuietLonging #ParanormalRomance #Romantasy #Fantasy #Vampires #Werewolves #Ghosts #Romance #Victorian #Worldbuilding #AmWriting #WritingCommunity

“That went well, don’t you think?” asked Duncan, all too cheery. He wandered closer, inspecting Fenella, and a hand fell to grasp hers. “But look at your fingers, my dear.” 
Her gaze dropped to her hand, only to find her skin discolored. Her knuckles were a dark purple, fingers a disgusting shade of gray. She was distraught, prompting him to elaborate. 
“It’ll pass,” he explained. “The effect is immediate, I’m afraid. It’s what the sunlight does to us. We’re strong enough to withstand it, but not yet old enough to be completely unaffected by it. You’ll feel no pain. It doesn’t hurt, I promise.” 
For a moment, she was confused. Her eyebrows furrowed. He watched the change in her expression with wide-eyed rapture and glee. “Yes,” he drawled. “I can see the gears in your mind turning as we speak. You’re such a curious thing. And as we both just witnessed, Alistair was completely unaffected.”
“That went well, don’t you think?” asked Duncan, all too cheery. He wandered closer, inspecting Fenella, and a hand fell to grasp hers. “But look at your fingers, my dear.” Her gaze dropped to her hand, only to find her skin discolored. Her knuckles were a dark purple, fingers a disgusting shade of gray. She was distraught, prompting him to elaborate. “It’ll pass,” he explained. “The effect is immediate, I’m afraid. It’s what the sunlight does to us. We’re strong enough to withstand it, but not yet old enough to be completely unaffected by it. You’ll feel no pain. It doesn’t hurt, I promise.” For a moment, she was confused. Her eyebrows furrowed. He watched the change in her expression with wide-eyed rapture and glee. “Yes,” he drawled. “I can see the gears in your mind turning as we speak. You’re such a curious thing. And as we both just witnessed, Alistair was completely unaffected.”
“That went well, don’t you think?” asked Duncan, all too cheery. He wandered closer, inspecting Fenella, and a hand fell to grasp hers. “But look at your fingers, my dear.” Her gaze dropped to her hand, only to find her skin discolored. Her knuckles were a dark purple, fingers a disgusting shade of gray. She was distraught, prompting him to elaborate. “It’ll pass,” he explained. “The effect is immediate, I’m afraid. It’s what the sunlight does to us. We’re strong enough to withstand it, but not yet old enough to be completely unaffected by it. You’ll feel no pain. It doesn’t hurt, I promise.” For a moment, she was confused. Her eyebrows furrowed. He watched the change in her expression with wide-eyed rapture and glee. “Yes,” he drawled. “I can see the gears in your mind turning as we speak. You’re such a curious thing. And as we both just witnessed, Alistair was completely unaffected.”
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@Jackgiantkiller@dice.camp  ·  activity timestamp 2 months ago

I'm available for freelance writing work, folks.
Look at my work here:
ofgodsandgamemasters.com
#ttrpg #worldbuilding
You can also commission me to make gods, villains, monsters, and whole worlds for your home games or APs.

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@tomasino@tilde.zone  ·  activity timestamp 2 months ago

A Living Wiki

https://www.thehierophant.world/blog/a-living-wiki/

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@floofpaldi@mindly.social  ·  activity timestamp 2 months ago

#WordWeavers 12.6 — What kind of food does your antagonist prefer?

The kind that runs or begs for mercy. You could call it "fast food," if you like.

(For context, he's a vampire. In fact, both of the antagonists are.)

#WingsOfQuietLonging #ParanormalRomance #Romantasy #Fantasy #Vampires #Werewolves #Ghosts #Romance #Victorian #Worldbuilding #AmWriting #WritingCommunity

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@Jackgiantkiller@dice.camp  ·  activity timestamp 2 months ago

I'm available for freelance writing work, folks.
Look at my work here:
ofgodsandgamemasters.com
#ttrpg #worldbuilding
You can also commission me to make gods, villains, monsters, and whole worlds for your home games or APs.

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@floofpaldi@mindly.social  ·  activity timestamp 2 months ago

#WordWeavers 12.6 — What kind of food does your antagonist prefer?

The kind that runs or begs for mercy. You could call it "fast food," if you like.

(For context, he's a vampire. In fact, both of the antagonists are.)

#WingsOfQuietLonging #ParanormalRomance #Romantasy #Fantasy #Vampires #Werewolves #Ghosts #Romance #Victorian #Worldbuilding #AmWriting #WritingCommunity

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@tomasino@tilde.zone  ·  activity timestamp 2 months ago

A Living Wiki

https://www.thehierophant.world/blog/a-living-wiki/

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@tomasino@tilde.zone  ·  activity timestamp 2 months ago

https://www.thehierophant.world/blog/giving-a-voice/

Added a text-to-speech pipeline to the Chronicle so posts can be listened to; the first version uses a stock voice with hashes + blobs, with plans for a custom vocal model and space for manual recordings when stories deserve it.

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