46 - Creating Cultures, and why James needs to be asked at least 3 times if he wants tea

August 10, 2021 00:32:16
46 - Creating Cultures, and why James needs to be asked at least 3 times if he wants tea
WorldCraft Club
46 - Creating Cultures, and why James needs to be asked at least 3 times if he wants tea

Aug 10 2021 | 00:32:16

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Hosted By

James Horton

Show Notes

Fish don’t know they’re wet. We all have a culture whether we know it or not. We tend to see it clearly in others and recognize that it’s a pivotal part of worldbuilding. We all remember a particular race or culture in our favorite media’s world-building that set our imaginations on fire whether it’s the Necrons of Warhammer, the Protoss of StarCraft, or the Sylvan elves of Lord of the Rings a diverse array of cultures can bring your world to life. How do you start with creating cultures, though? James and Marcos discuss some of the best ways to develop your cultures and place them in your stories in a way that highlights them all the while building a culture of cybernetic vikings.

Key Takeaways

Links and Sundry

Come join our culture. Like, why not?

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