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Helping Hurting HeartsGod works wonders w/ Jeffery RobertsonToday we talk about plans God has laid on Jeffery's heart This episode was sponsored by DCW - Diamond Championship WrestlingFacebook link ishttps://www.facebook.com/DCW20172023-03-2312 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilJeffery W. Ingram and Michael MillerToday's Topic – Living with Batman We are now working on episodes again. While we get going on Season three here is another best of Episode 205. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow What is a character on the edge Types Why they are work Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Were alive Podcast Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://gardul.com...2021-06-2147 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilOur dishonorable mentionsToday's Topic – 5 steps to create great characters great characters Check out episode 173 for the original show notes for Our dishonorable mentions Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Why the dishonorable mentions? Special appearance from Mariner Michael’s number 3 Jeffery’s number 3 Michael’s number 2 Jeffery’s number 2 Michael’s number 1 Jeffery’s number 1 WBT Tell us your favorite RW Task Do Not become a villain, think like a villain when your write Michael's Res...2021-05-1057 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilFallout TV the good, the bad, the uglyToday's Topic – Turning Video games into video PS yes this will be a lead into discussion of diversity in fantasy Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow The news Amazon, Westworld Creators, Bethesda Studios The good A recent effort like the Witcher Rich world Dark the different levels of humor The Bad The history of Video games to movies. mortal Kombat 76 The ugly The wart on my… The Mario movie WBT Create one story that woul...2020-07-1258 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilWhere in the world is the Steward’s SonToday's Topic – beware of the moth PS yes this will be a lead into a discussion of diversity in fantasy Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow The Experiment Quick background The Choice The Reason Why it was wrong TTRPG vs Story The Butterfly Moth Effect The Double Down The Self beat Michael Moments where stories have lost you because of lack of description Was Jeff wrong and was it understandable or silly Have you witnessed the Moth Ef...2020-06-3041 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilHow are you relaxing during the pandemicToday's Topic – Let’s Build the Before the Story Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow No place to go or No one to see? Here are some things We are doing to Relax Family overstressed DANCE PARTY Drive to nowhere BBQ Tai Cheng Jeff’s Trying out new WB Software on a life stream Wonderdraft Vulgar ESO WBA Guild … 18+ Social nothing more is intended the bsing. Question Application code: Mike @GardulWorld NA Server Discord Server Video Chat Magic (Cut name from...2020-05-1047 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilCan your culture have legends about elves if they exist?Today's Topic – The might be Giants, and what are we going to do if they are? Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow What is a legend? Are they based on reality? How core is the belief or stories? What happens if they meet the thing that exists? What happens if they do not live up to expectations? WBT Make a legendary creature called Michael. RW Task Finish `NaNoWriMo then prepare for the hol...2019-12-0143 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilSeason 8, Game of Thrones story fixes are all wrongEpisode 281 Season 8, Game of Thrones story fixes are all wrong Today's Topic Winter is dead, long live the winter Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show flow What are the problems with many of the story fixes Game of Thrones was inspired by the past. It was meant to take a Tolkien like story and subversion Execution caused most of the problems, not what happened. Daenerys should be queen and/or Jon Snow should be King No just kno...2019-06-0443 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilBasics of fantasy culture group creationToday's Topic The long and short of creating a culture framework Reading about cultures in national geographic was my first step into worldbuilding. The similarities and differences of cultures and how they change over time have been fascinating. Years ago I learned about the idea of language families. So I extended the idea of language families and came up with a protoculture or a fantasy culture group. The idea is that as the hunter-gatherer culture separates. Not only does the language change, but so does the way the people believe. So Join Michael and Jeffery as the loo...2019-05-0741 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilAvoiding the Chosen oneToday's Topic No, I am not the Chosen one The chosen one is a pervasive character trope used in stories, especially fantasy stories. It a trope I am personally bored with in my fiction. However, I am not sure if it is because it is so overused or since it is merely that the formula sometimes storytellers are lazy in spicing it up. So, Join Michael and Jeffery as they look at the chosen one character trope, and brainstorm out some ideas to modify the trope to make it a stand out a little more in a world of mi...2019-04-2939 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilBrainstorming worldbuilding classes for a fantasy cultureSo, Jeff was working on classes for his very-side-indie RPG video game and thought that brainstorming worldbuilding classes for a fantasy culture would be a great episode We often think about fictional characters in a vacuum. However, may people who live around each other have many of the same skills. So why not use classes when you worldbuild. It will save you time creating characters in your fiction, and lots of time if you are creating new classes for your RPG world. Join Michael and Jeff as they brainstorm character creation in a fantasy culture....2019-04-0752 min
Worldbuilder's Anvil4 “S”s for Creating Better Encounters plus a 5th for DMsToday's Topic 4 ideas to create better side scenes As a game master, I call them random encounters. I call them a side scene in writing. They are the scenes add do not add to the plot of the story. Join Michael and Jeff as they talk about the 4 “S”s for Creating Better Encounters plus a 5th for DMs. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show flow A non-essential plot scenes for the plot In Games Track them 4 “S”s...2019-03-3144 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilLet’s Build our Loopy PlotToday's Topic Building a time loop plot so I can create the story plot So to further the upcoming time loop story we need to know what Michael’s character is planning to do to assassinate the king. From there Jeff can create what he wants the initial day to look like and create the basic plot for the story. Join Michael and Jeff in this plot building podcast episode. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show flow2019-03-2440 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilLet’s build our loopy protagonistToday's Topic Our story Hero In this episode, Jeffery and Michael, start brainstorming the character Michael will use in our timeloop story. When we create a hero or any character, we need to consider them in the context of the story. So listen to our let's build a protagonist podcast episode. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show flow Think about the 5 steps to great characters Background What motivates your character? What does your character look like? What is h...2019-03-1745 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilThe Anvil goes loopingToday's Topic How we Timeloop Fiction So we are looking to run a story with a timeloop. So Michael and Jeffery talk a bit about what we would make a good story elements when time keeps repeating. So join us as we start the timeloop. So we are looking at … nooooooo Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show flow What is a timeloop Important Items for What causes the timeloop to repeat The Protagonist The A...2019-03-1040 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilBrainstorming video game contentToday's Topic Brainstorming extras content in a single player indie RPG video game So looking to start a new project in my world. Michael and I start brainstorming video game content, a wishlist, for a secondary battle and diplomacy system for a single-player JRPG style. This is all designed to keep Jeff engages since his driveway took out his editing budget for his book. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show flow Creating a solo JRPG style game in...2019-03-0340 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilJeff is no longer a worldbuilderToday's Topic Worldbuilder has lost its meaning. Maybe I should stop looking through worldbuilding sites online. I see so many people get stuck on worldbuilding. More to the point, I see people who call themselves worldbuilders get stuck on what it means to make your world realistic. I personally have had it. I cannot consider myself a worldbuilder any more. I create fictional fantasy settings. Join a shocked Michael as the talks to Jeff giving up on the worldbuilder moniker. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show...2019-02-2429 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilEpisode 266 Finding inspiration for new properties in our nostalgiaSo in my recent illness, he downloaded and played Lord of the Rings Online played for the first time since 2012. The game is old and not perfect, however, I had so much fun my wife downloaded the game and we played together. The experience got me thinking, there are certain games that stick in our minds years after we stop playing them. I really wanted to think about what are the features of those games that make them live on in our hearts. Join Michael and me as we look at the features of the games we love.2019-02-1751 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilEpisode 265 I AM THE LAWToday's Topic We look at the world of judge Dread If you are looking for a dystopian post apocalypse world for inspiration. Go no farther than earth. No not Hunger Games or the Fallout universe. Join Michael and Jeff as the look at the earth of Judge Dredd. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show flow Drokk it Great war of 2050 Special Judicial Squad, Street Judges, Chief Judge, Governments sign up for support Law Giver City Blocks Mega Cit...2019-02-1038 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilEpisode 263 Looking at Grimdark FantasyToday's Topic If you are writing grimdark. The characters are not going to have a good day. If Horror had a child with Epic Fantasy and the child and the child has a really bad attitude it would be named Grimdark. Join Michael and Jeffery as the look at the Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show flow Understanding Grimdark What it is not? It is not horror It is not epic fantasy It is not anti...2019-01-2730 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilEpisode 262 Why I have been working on a framework for worldbuildingToday's Topic – Sketch it out For two years, Jeff has been working a framework to make better worlds more quickly. Join Jeffery and Micheal as the discuss frameworks, why Jeff made one, and what you need to have in a good framework. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show flow Why is this important? Difference between amateur and professional worldbuilders… besides pay Benefits of a framework in worldbuilding Cons What should you look for in your personal...2019-01-2042 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilGardul, Earth Destroyed, Cathia, System, Urban EarthToday's Topic So many worlds so little time If you are like Michael you might be a bit confused by the name of this episode. These are a few ideas for worlds that I had though about last year. If you are new to worldbuilding, you might think that this is a long list. It is not. This does not include every world, just the ones that came to mind quickly. Join Michael and I as we look at how Jeff approaches the problem of having to many worlds and to little time. Please Subscribe, Ra...2019-01-1334 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilEpisode 260 Let’s Build a CastleToday's Topic - Down By the Bay The orcs came, the saw, the conquered; but they never left. Join Jeffery and Michael as the do a preliminary build of the Castle of Many Arrows situated high up on a cliff overlooking the old port city of Kleinpharas. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show flow The Castle of Many Arrows / The Citadel of Kleinpharas A Quick History Location Recourses Ruler Needs (Bludjest, Reginal Grembadas, Raban Unhirriem) Luxu...2019-01-0642 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilEpisode 259 Rethinking ArchitectureToday's Topic – The Vaulted topic I have always thought very utilitarian about creating the architecture for my fantasy setting. What do the people have? What do the people need? What is important to the people? However, I have come to the belief that I missed 2 very important considerations. Join Michael and Jeffery as they rethink architecture. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show flow What did I think? What is new? What type of architecture? What type of Resour...2018-12-3044 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilEpisode 257 – Make a slightly silly, silly, or very silly characterToday's Topic – Is it Kevin Phillips-Bong Not Tarquin Fin-tim-lin-bin-whin-bim-lim-bus-stop-F'tang-F'tang-Olé-Biscuitbarrel Michael and Jeffery do something completely different and go into the development of characters for comedy relief. Even in the most dramatic of storied comedy is needed to allow the readers or gamers to achieve the proper level of dramatic build up. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show flow Comedy vs Over-the top comedy vs Very Silly What do you want to get with a comedic cha...2018-12-1642 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilLet’s Build an ArtifactToday's Topic - I forge this episode by the power of Thundera and Eterna Michael and Jeffery go over the finer points of creating an Artifact or and extremally powerful magical item that to possess makes a character much more powerful but comes at a price. Oh, you want this marble. Mwhahahahaha. Sure. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast showflow What is an Artifact? What is it? How does its will work? What happens if you are controlled by it...2018-12-0948 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilAll about us, The Undercroft asks anythingToday's Topic - The Undercroft Strikes back.... with questions for Michael and Jeff Michael and I have asked lots of questions in the first 254 episodes. So for this episode, we are trying something new. We let our Facebook group The Fantasy Worldbuilder's Undercroft ask anything and to our surprise, they had some fun, tough, and good questions for us to answer in this episode. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Facebook group thread with the quest...2018-12-021h 14
Worldbuilder's AnvilMovies and television that can teach about worldbuildingToday's Topic – We always worry if our stories are compelling, try these 5 steps One of the most common worries I hear from creatives is they are worried about making more compelling stories. This could be a topic for an entire podcast. However, Michael and I identified the 5 most important ways you can make a more interesting story. Join Michael and I as we discuss this topic. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon ...2018-11-2644 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilHow to use real-world cultures without outright mimicking or appropriatingToday's Topic Okay you want to world build a fantasy culture with the mimicking or appropriating To be honest, this was a tough topic requested by Jonathan in our Facebook group, "The Fantasy Worldbuilder's Undercroft" The tough part of the question is it is two questions. How to create a fantasy culture inspired by culture and How to do to not culturally appropriate. Join Michael and Jeffery as the talk about worldbuilding a culture without copying or appropriating the culture. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Ga...2018-10-2832 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilThe six traits of worldbuildersToday's Topic What kind of worldbuilder are you I am a geek and I was thinking about the traits of a worldbuilder. Not just what makes us makes us a worldbuilder or how we worldbuild, but the attributes that affect how we build worlds. I am interested in exploring this to find our if we better identify how we build worlds we could maybe find out a better way for ourselves to FINISH worlds. Join Michael and I as we explore the six traits of why we worldbuild. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iT...2018-10-2128 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilEpisode 248 How do ideas spreadToday's Topic – How do technology and cultural ideas spread? I was asked a great question about how technology spread by Lee. And to be honest this leads to the great question of how do ideas spread. Join Michael and I as we talk in depth about the way the process works in real life and how can we use this when creating fantasy worlds. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Inspired by my learns from Edwin Barnha...2018-10-1540 min
Worldbuilder's Anvil9 steps to get ready for NaNoWriMo 2018Today's Topic Prep than start your novel writing Each November we hear stories of people running into walls as the start their NaNoWriMo adventure. Heck, we are human we have hit walls as well. So We are refining our guide to 9 steps to prep for NaNoWriMo so we can finish together. If you are interested in starting NaNoWriMo or you want to learn a way to help prep for novel writing when you have a job, and life join Michael and Jeffery as we explore these 9 steps. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fa...2018-10-1531 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilThe Big Fantasy Genre BreakdownToday's Topic – A Look at the Types of Fantasy Today Michael and Jeffery are talking how we think you can look at the subgenres as a creative when you are looking to figure out exactly what to create in next. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blog/episode-246-the-big-fantasy-genre-breakdown/ 2018-09-3036 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilThe last word on the Infinity War for realToday's Topic - The last word on the Infinity War for realz Only months late, Michael and Jeffery take a look at the MCU's. It was too long for an episode. So, we do it in at least two. However, join us in this spoiler ridden episode as we review from the arrival of Thor, Groot, and Rabbit to Wakanda covering our ideas, theories, and worldbuilding problems in Marvel's Infinity War. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Michael's Resources Us...2018-09-1634 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilEpisode 243 The last word on the Infinity War, part 2Today's Topic - The last word on Marvel's Infinity War, part two Only months late, Micheal and Jeffery take a look at the MCU's. It was too long for an episode. So we really do it in at least two. However join us in this spoiler ridden episode as we review from our rise of Howard the Duck to the beginning of the final battle(s) covering our ideas, theories, and worldbuilding problems in Marvel's Infinity War. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com2018-09-0931 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilThe last word on the Infinity WarToday's Topic – The last word on the Infinity War, part one Only months late, Michael and Jeffery take a look at the MCU's. It was too long for an episode. So we really do it in at least two. However join us in this spoiler ridden episode as we review from Thor's defeat to [place] covering our ideas, theories, and worldbuilding problems in Marvel's Infinity War. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when sho...2018-09-0232 min
Worldbuilder's Anvil5 tips to make your stories more compellingToday's Topic – We always worry if our stories are compelling, try these 5 steps One of the most common worries I hear from creatives is they are worried about making more compelling stories. This could be a topic for an entire podcast. However, Michael and I identified the 5 most important ways you can make a more interesting story. Join Michael and I as we discuss this topic. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon ...2018-08-2644 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilLet's Build a death rite for the baurhdrakkeimToday's Topic – Creating a new ritual for the baurhdrakkiem Today Michael and I are creating a cultural rite for death for the baurhdrakkeim. They are at the center of the first series of novels that I am working on. This is not relevant to the stories to date. However, we thought it would be fun for this episode. So join us as Michael guides me through the process. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow What does the cult...2018-08-191h 02
Worldbuilder's AnvilThe biggest lie working creatives tell ourselvesToday's Topic – Creatives have many excuses for stopping being creative, however telling ourselves we have time is the worst excuse. As creatives grow up, we often tell ourselves we will work on the art later because we will have time later. I hope you do, however, life might not give you the time you want. Join Michael and I as we go into the very personal topic. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow We will have time to...2018-08-1241 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilRoman Death Rituals broken down for WordbuildersToday's Topic – So let's go really deep into death rites and rituals, let's go to ancient Rome The ancient Roman's have always interested me, so I choose the first look at a specific culture's death rite would be that of Rome. So Join Michael and me today as we look at a real-world cultures death rite for fantasy worldbuilding inspiration. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow How to use this episode Why? To prevent the dead from risi...2018-08-0538 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilJim IV on Worldbuilding and making Video Games part 2Today's Topic – Our second interview with video game developer and worldbuilder Jim VI Join Michael and I as we interview an old friend Jim VI aka Pez. He is not here to talk about a project just worldbuilding, tabletop roleplaying games and creating video games. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gardul.com/blo...2018-07-2929 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilJim IV on Worldbuilding and making Video Games part 1Today's Topic – Our first interview with video game developer and worldbuilder Jim VI Join Michael and I as we interview an old friend Jim VI aka Pez. He is not here to talk about a project just worldbuilding, tabletop roleplaying games and creating video games. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) https://www.gard...2018-07-2253 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilDeep Dive into Death Rites of Primitive ReligionsToday's Topic – We will be talking about death rituals and ceremonies Now we will talk about primitive death rites, no more teasing just doing. Join Michael and I as we look to have a deep dive into death rites of primitive religions were we discuss the patterns in real life that we can then use to build our own fictional versions. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Death Rites and how has them Common ceremonies Weird rituals...2018-07-1532 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilHow the orc race became 2 racesToday's Topic – Let's build a fantasy race's of orcs on Gardul So way back in Episode 230, we talked about the development of mountain orcs in my fantasy world called Gardul. We discuss the actual racial changes the occurred when the moved from the mountains to the steppes. Join Michael and I as we look about creating a 2nd race from one that already exists in my world. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Orc Stereotypes From sea creature...2018-06-2424 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilThe argument for playing Dungeons and DragonsToday's Topic – How Worldbuilding, Gamemastering, and playing role-playing games will make lives better Imagine back decades in a family that has its roots in rural religious America then imagine the terror of a young boy hearing the pastor of your church tell your mother that your new love Dungeons and Dragons were evil and I must stop playing it. Join Michael and I as we look at how playing these games helped us develop into good humans. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com 2018-06-1735 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilThe Grand Finale of Marcus and the Jewels of DaivvavaahraToday's Topic – Now for the exciting conclusion of Markie Marcus and the Jewels of Daivvavaahra Almost a year after it began, we are reaching the exciting conclusion of Marcus and the Jewels of Daivvavaahra. Michael and I hope you enjoy the final part. If you have missed an episode check out the show notes to get the list of episodes and build episodes connected to this story. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Opens the jewel case Escape from the high tower Gre...2018-06-031h 11
Worldbuilder's AnvilLet's Build a Fantasy VehicleToday's Topic Let's Build a gnomish conveyance So Michael and I have finally made it to our vehicle build. Join us as we brainstorm out what type of vehicle, and what problem it is solving for the culture. Join us in this episode as we finally build a gnome vehicle. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow The gnomes need a ride... What problem does it solve What type of vehicle What is it made out of? What ar...2018-05-2747 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilLet's Build a Gnomish CultureToday's Topic Creating gnomish champagne sippers So this is the third part of our series on creating a gnome for my fantasy setting for Gardul. Join Michael and Jeff as they continue to jump into the rabbit of gnomes in Gardul. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Symbology inspirations Cultural Believes and Traits How the writing works. What the religion looks like Geography / Weather Materials for building and Types of clothing Materials Colors Clasp Accessories Architecture Inspira...2018-05-2059 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilEpisode 226 Let's Build a Gnome RaceToday's Topic Let's Build my gnome race for Gardul So we set off to build a vehicle. And now we are building a gnomish race, let this be a warning about the rabbit hole that worldbuilding can be if you do not have a frame in mind when you start. Join Michael and me as we look to build the gnomish race for Gardul. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Gnome Stereotypes Appearance Traits Limitations The Wor...2018-05-1349 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilEpisode 225 Let's Gnome up Gardul!Today's Topic Let's Talk about the Cultural Background So, I was planning to create a vehicle this week for my gnomes in the world of gardul. Michael complained that he did not know much. This was true, they had only ever existed at the edge of the frames for the stories I told. I never truly developed them. So join Michael and I as we look at what we know about my gnomes! Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show F...2018-05-0638 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilA plague this way comesWhenever the topic of a disease breaks into the news cycle I freak out a bit. I do not want Zika and as a father, I get more worried for my son. It freaks me out. What is this new strain, am I at risk. Is my FAMILY at risk. Truth is I do not know, that is what makes fictional viruses so pervasive and powerful in storytelling. Join Michael and me in this episode as we talk about why contagions and epidemics can take your story to the next level. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iT...2018-04-2951 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilBeware of myopic storytellingToday's Topic Prepare your self to not fall into the trap this reviewer did. All stories do not need to follow preconceived storylines So I was around the webernets and heard about a review from polygon from a YouTuber LegacyKillaHD in a video called Polygon's Angry Far Cry 5 NOT PoIiticaI & About Trump America. It caused me to check out the review myself. Listen to Michael and Jeff as we talk about the review and the problems with not including nuance in your storytelling. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gar...2018-04-1536 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilWhat do you call a monster?Today's Topic Really, what is a monster? Is a wolf a monster or just a dangerous animal in your fiction? In today's episode, Michael and I are going to look at what makes a monster. So listen now and figure out what you need to know about the monsters you create to scare the people interacting with your world. Listen NOW and start manifesting your monsters to get the most scream for each word! Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Podcast Show Flow Do you h...2018-04-0835 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilMarcus and the Jewels of Daivvavaahra, Part 4Today's Topic We Pick up with Marcus and Gregor stealing a bone The fire has been lit and there is no going back. Marcus needs the Ax of Thormear and then the team can finally move on the Jewels of Daivvavaahra. Join Jeff as he runs Michael in the story of Marcus and the Jewels of Daivvavaahra. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Episode 210 Building an Iron Age Gang2018-04-0156 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilThe most important tool in any worldbuilding projectToday's Topic – Understanding yourself is the most important tool when creating a fictional world We always look for tools to achieve things in life. It is no different when we create fictional worlds. And many times we want the tools to be shortcuts or magic bullets to perfection. I have found the perfect tool for worldbuilding. It is you! Listen to this weeks episode as Michael and I talk about you, and what you need to understand about yourself for worldbuilding purposes. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show note...2018-03-1833 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilClassic Character Archetypes: The EverymanBack to the study of archetypes that can be stored in your storytelling and worldbuilding toolbox. The Everyman character is unique in the fact that this pattern is not meant to be exceptional. Listen to Michael and I as we talk the everyman character archetype and how you can use it in your Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com What are character archetypes What is the Everyman Nothing special about the character Does not gain what is needed to solve the problems An empty...2018-03-1150 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilBrains … Yeah ZombiesMichael loves traditional zombie fiction. He can be picky, for example, they must be dead a disease is not good enough for him. Join us as Michael talks about the zombie stories he loves the most and I talk about the 2 lessons we can learn as storytellers from the genre. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Z Nation Walking dead Zombicide World war z the book Dead Alive Army of Darkness Shaun of the Dead State of Decay 28 Days Later Warm Bodies – Zombie Romance Dawn of...2018-03-0452 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilLet’s build an aquatic raceToday's Topic Every Hero needs someone to guide them on their journey Michael and I often have many great ideas on shows. We talk about having the episode and then we forget. Thanks to Amanda for reminding us that we need to create an aquatic race. Listen to this episode if you need direction or want to listen to our newest race. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The Worldbuilding Task for the Day Create an aquatic race 2018-02-251h 07
Worldbuilder's AnvilWorldbuilder's Guide to Fantasy Map Making the Overland EditionToday's Topic Worldbuilder's Guide to Fantasy Map Making, Creating an overland map Okay! So you have checked out episode 213 and have realized you need to create an overland map. Then this is the episode for you. Michael and I talk about the process I use to create an overland map. I am talking about it in the from the context of creating a map in Campaign Cartographer 3+. However, the same principles worked for me with pen and paper and other software where I made maps. So join Michael and I as we talk about how to make an...2018-02-1839 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilWorldbuilder's Guide to Fantasy Map MakingToday's Topic The start to our Worldbuilder's Guide to Fantasy Map Making Making maps is a passion of mine. So, Michael and I thought it was about time that we look how to create fictional fantasy maps. Podcast Show Flow What type of map do you need? Your purpose for the map Who is the map for? What is the purpose of the map maker? Study some real maps over during the age Order of Creation (Highest to coastline, Lowest to coastline) Give it the finishing touches to feel right for the viewer T...2018-02-1134 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilEpisode 212 Let’s Build a FusellbütToday's Topic A New Fantasy Monster the Fusellbüt Michael and I always love making things up. So I started calling my newborn son a Fusellbüt. My wife looked at me and asked. "What is a Fusellbüt?" Pausing studying the confusion on my face until she noticed that some of the confusion was about her question and not all about a new dad surviving his new baby she continued, "Fusellbüt, it sounds like something from your world." And at that moment this episode was born. Join Michael and I as we create a new fa...2018-02-0559 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilWorldbuilder's Best Friend a Fish out of waterToday's Topic Placing characters out of water This episode was inspired to help show worldbuilder’s there are tactical choices that can be made to help remove or reduce infodumps in their stories. I love my world! And I understand the desire to share as much as possible. I feel the pressure of my world trying to force it way out of my fingers. However, it can feel forced or worse yet, fake! So what we are proposing is find a way to work in a “fish out of water” character to accomplish sharing the world without large inf...2018-01-2841 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilBuilding an Iron Age GangEpisode 210 Building an Iron Age Gang MS 119 BCE Today's Topic Let’s make us a very old school gang To further flesh out the world needed for the Marcus and the Jewels of Daivvavaahra heist story I knew I wanted a gang. It would be easier to create a classic thieves guild, the trope is so common in fantasy. However, it does not yet make sense in my world. The idea of guilds are starting to show up, however, they are currently only used in very common professions. Luckily this is not common enough in the city of Baurhdrakkas. I perso...2018-01-2154 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilMarcus and the Jewels of Daivvavaahra, Part 3Today's Topic We Pick up with Marcus and Gregor stealing a bone Marcus raids the toom of King Hermann and learns a very dark secret about the heist he is planning with Gregor. Michael and I pick up on the third part of the heist to steal the jewels of Daivvavaahra. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Michael's Resources Use Gardul.com/Amazon when shopping online to help support the show Episode 200 Let’s Build a Crypt2018-01-141h 01
Worldbuilder's AnvilClassic Character Archetypes: The prophesiers, doomsayers, and soothsayersToday's Topic Every Hero needs someone to guide them on their journey Michael and I have been talking about starting an ongoing series about character archetypes. We understand the importance of creating characters that have patterns that will be easily identifiable by readers and players alike. It helps them step into a new world in comfort. It saves their imagination for envisioning your world. And we figured, why not start with a little DOOM! Join us as we look at one of the most important and fun archetypes from the prophesiers, doomsayers, and soothsayers. ...2018-01-0750 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilEpisode 207 Greatest moments of the first 200 episodesToday's Topic A look back at where we have come and where we are going Over 200 episodes and Michael and I have had a blast. However, the fun is not over. We are just getting started. So join Michael and I as we look at our favorite moments from the Worldbuilder's Anvil Podcast. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The Worldbuilding Task for the Day Let us know what your favorite moments are by replying to our newsletter or join...2018-01-0158 min
Worldbuilder's Anvil5 steps to great charactersToday's Topic 5 steps to create great characters great characters I spend lots of time talking to people about the act of character creation. I think it is the purest and most important step of great worldbuilding. I was shocked at how many overly complicated systems I saw to create characters. Now, I do believe that you should spend some time developing essential characters for your fiction. However, what you need to look at is very simple. Join Michael and I as we look at the 5 steps to great characters. Please Subscribe, Rate and Revi...2017-12-2445 min
Worldbuilder's Anvil205 Characters Living on the edgeToday's Topic What we love about characters on the edge There are so many wonderful character types that have been developed over the last 5,400 years of literature. Characters living on the edge is one of our favorites In this episode Michael and I will be looking at these characters on the edge, some are almost villains and others are just over the line and considered villains. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The Worldbuilding Task for the Day 2017-12-1747 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilCreating holidays for your Fantasy culturesToday's Topic Holidays give us more Rocket War Days! Have you thought about the how the holidays are celebrated in your fantasy world? If not this is the episode for you. Michael and Jeffery look at the real-world holidays to find some original inspiration for our fictional holiday. And have solid Wija day! Or as they say this time of the year. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The Worldbuilding Task for the Day Create a winte...2017-12-1050 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilInterview with Author Jeffrey BilesFrom the depths of the Fantasy Worldbuilder’s Undercroft Jeffery Biles comes to us to chat about Worldbuilding and his personal journey from an Website Programmer to the Published Author of Mages Must Fall now available on amazon. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Michael's Resources Mages Must Fall now available on amazon Links ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Visit Show notes ))))))))))))))))))))))))) http://gardul.com/blog/episode-203-interview-author-jeffrey-biles/ ((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Mentions links ))))))))))))))))))))))))) ...2017-12-0457 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilPirates in Space... and the west... and everywhereToday's Topic Why do we sea the pirates everywhere. In this episode of the Worldbuilder's Anvil Podcast, We see pirates! Michael has been itching about this topic since we started talking about the sea. So I decided we best cover the subject and talk about why people get so caught up by pirates in fiction, and hopefully not in real life. We will talk about some of the great pirates we love in fiction, some of the best pirate fiction we have heard of, and just geek out about the pirates in fiction. So join us...2017-11-2637 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilWhen should you stop worldbuildingToday's Topic Knowing when to stop your worldbuilding and start writing There comes a time we all need to stop worldbuilding and write. of course I am mainly talking to worldbuilders that want to be authors. However, I am also talking to the other worldbuilders. Being an author is not the only reason to write. Sometimes we write so we can remember and improve the worlds we do create. So take a few minutes and join Michael and I as we look at the time we NEED to stop worldbuilding and start writing. The 4 "Whens" to...2017-11-1933 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilLet’s Build a CryptToday's Topic Creating a fantasy story from a world So I was looking for a crypt to have Michael break into to help gather what is needed to pull off the heist for the jewels of Daivvavaahra. Crypts are classic fantasy fair, It is a great reason to go down into the dungeon. However, This is meant to be a minor piece of a heist story, not a focus. I also wanted some element in my world to be influenced by Montjuic Cemetery in Barcelona. It goes up into the cliffs, not down into the eart...2017-11-1248 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilMarcus and the Jewels of Daivvavaahra, Part 2Today's Topic Markie Markus gets a bit closer to his jewels Join Marcus as he has a shocking meeting with his father and learns what he needs to do to get past the spirit guarding the Jewels of Daivvavaahra. For more background check out Episode 187 Pathway to DOOM. And check out Episode 193 Marcus and the Jewels of Daivvavaahra, Part one before you listen to this episode. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Get the stories and hear the tips in this epis...2017-11-051h 05
Worldbuilder's AnvilStorytelling and the SeaSea Jeff is great Today's Topic Lessons from ocean in storytelling So since we talked a bit about worldbuilding and the ocean in the last episode, we talked more about how the sea affects the planet in episode 139. Micheal and I knew we needed to talk about storytelling and the sea. So, join Michael and I as we explore many stories that have shown up from before the written world unto Waterworld. Of course, he made us talk about WaterWorld. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fanta...2017-10-2946 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilManipulating time, before you run out of timeToday's Topic Look at fun with time travel in story telling Just when you think you fixed it, Michael and Jeffery break the timeline again. How can you deal with two fiends that are so icky! Learn about using time travel to add some juice to your fictional world. However, maybe you already have. If so join us again! It might be your past, but it is our future. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com The bigger benefit for me w...2017-08-2039 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilPathway to DOOM!Today's Topic The Background for a fun game and deeper character development Michael steps up again and tries to torture another player character. We will work to develop a fun and action based adventure. We will explore the world of Gardul and have some fun in this new WBA game. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com Help out an indie game designer Matthew Bannock check out his game DeScriptors and donate the help him keep up the good work Get the s...2017-08-1346 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilHow to start your fantasy storyQuestion from Charles L. in the Facebook Undercroft Group Let to this great topic. I have characters - detailed, fun, and ready to go to work in my story I have a setting - A vibrant world of myth and monsters I have ... scenes ... maybe ... but, here is my empty spot - I have no story. Does anyone have advice on how to get my people doing things in my world? Why can I not get a plot outlined? Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com...2017-08-0648 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilGame of Thrones and other confusing musingsToday's Topic GoT geek out on Westeros This is the first time we have looked at the world in a while. However, like many people, Michael and I started getting excited as the season 7 of HBO’s Game of Thrones approached so we had to take a moment and look at Westeros for the first time. Sure, we might see a reservoir dog style ending with an army of ice zombies take the south. Now take a few moments and join us as we fan boy over the very enjoyable HBO series, Game of Thrones. 2017-07-3050 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilEpisode 180 Spider-man Homecoming? How does he keep sticking around?Today's Topic How a teenage boy has stuck around for so long? Worldbuilding is not only the big parts of a fictional world, the cultures, maps, and states. It is the details. I would argue that the characters of a world, or the faces as I like to call them are the most important detail. However, this is a discussion for a different podcast episode. Let’s skip to Spider-man! Spider-man homecoming is a great reason to look at one of the best fictional characters Spider-man was born in august on 1962. However, he is still one of the...2017-06-2544 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilEpisode 173 Our dishonorable mentionsToday’s Topic Who are the villain we are influenced by the most Michael and I love villains. For both of us they define how good a story is. They can elevate a store or even limit a store if they are boring. Now, this is one of the most difficult podcast we have had to prepare for. It is tough picking your favorite things. They are apt to change on how you feel that day or the perspective you take looking at the list. Join Michael and I as we look at our d...2017-05-0757 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilEpisode 171 The Taboo in your fantasy worldToday’s Topic How I failed at understanding taboos until I started researching this episode I always overthought what a taboo was. I focused on the idea that taboos are these forbidden ideas, but how do you create them. How do these ideas form in a culture? Some, like murder, seem to be universal. However, others will be very culturally specific. Some taboos seem to be old cultural norms. Wait, you are saying that some taboos use to be considered cultural norms Yes, and this is the secret that made me realize the true pattern needed to cre...2017-04-2355 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilEpisode 170 Subculture Why?Today's Topic First look into types of subcultures in fantasy worldbuilding If you have followed the show you would not that Jeffery is a huge geek about studying cultures. We have talked about cultures and how they evolve in many ways. We have even spent time talking about how cultures can form into states in your world. We really just love looking at naturalist ways to fake a world. Sometimes culture is just too superficial As you drill into a fantasy world, you might find that a fictional setting my not seem richly developed. It pr...2017-04-1640 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilEpisode 169 The Total Beginner's Primer to writingToday's Topic Starting your writing journey Writing is the second most important skill a worldbuilder can know. Curiosity is still the most important skill. Writing is invaluable to a worldbuilder, because you hone your delivery skills and immerse yourself in the world you are creating. It does not matter what medium you share your work. The benefit comes from the exercise you mind receives when writing down the details of the world. You need not ever share your writing to become a writer. However, if you ever want to share the art of your worldbuilding you need to...2017-04-0951 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilEpisode 168 Frame your fantasy worldToday's Topic Before you start building your fantasy world. Build a framework that helps you get to telling stories Join Michael and Jeffery in this episode as the look to help show how to create a framework for worldbuilding. Podcast Show Flow The two reasons I call it my style a framework world Scaffolding Framing the shot What is the point? Speed to production Consistence Allows for further growth The 5 Contacts to a world First Contact (Overview) Determine your Frame Determine reusability Describe the Mission Second Contact (The Basics) Create a Basics (Places, Rules, Fa...2017-04-0244 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilEpisode 166 Finding Everyday Worldbuilding InspirationsToday's Topic Fantasy worldbuilding inspiration in the every day Join Michael and Jeffery as they start looking into their life to for inspiration, at least for an episode. Podcast Show Flow The Tree stump The Snow piles Pets and kids in action People watch Walkabouts Pick a place Start in the center Where and how do the inhabitants move and eat Where do they work? Where are the importing structures How much do they stand out? Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go t...2017-03-1937 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilEpisode 150 Gratitude is the 2nd most Important Tool in my worldbuilding ToolboxToday's Topic Finding the Balance needed in your fantasy story Curiosity is one three most import tools in my Worldbuilder’s toolbox. Here is my mini list in order. Curiosity Gratitude Attitude Creativity Listening Skills You are asking, Why Gratitude First?” I have been in an improving place in my life, emotionally speaking. And in so I have been reflecting on what has changed. And more importantly, what is working for me right now that makes me be a better worldbuilder and honestly gratitude was a surprise. Gratitude ranks so high because it directl...2016-11-2847 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilEpisode 141 Enter the Wine Steward Session 3Today's Topic – Let’s Play DeScriptors to test our Fantasy World. So, we have made it to the third session of the play session for Michael. So far, I have focused on making him have a bad day. He is target. His wine stash, and private stash for the duke has been stolen. His house wine has been ruined. He is out of wine and all while the duke is about to arrive to make a special visit to one of his smaller castles. Nerves are already high amongst the servants since the Duke is supposed...2016-09-2651 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilEpisode 140 A Perfect Example of why planning is needed for NaNoWriMo and actual brainstorming for a new story Today's Topic – Why planning a story is important before NaNoWriMo So the plan matched the show flow, it was simple. I would go over abstractly what I look for in an outline to use for writing. It would achieve my goal about talking about outlining. It would help Michael prepare an outline for NaNoWriMo 2016. Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us on iTunesFor complete Fantasy Worldbuilding, show notes go to Gardul.com However, as you listen to the show you will learn that is not what we achieved in the episode. Michael and I had ver...2016-09-1958 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilEpisode 131 What Would a Worldbuilder Do with the leftovers? Today's Topic – What if 2% of your population just disappeared? Before, I start yapping about worldbuilding. I need to take a moment to thank you for the listening to the show. We hit 40,000 downloads on the podcast in July of 2016 just before this showed aired. It might not be the biggest show in the world. However, it grew much larger and faster than I could ever dream. So, Thank you, dear listener. Michael and I really love the show. However, knowing there are so many of you out there keeps pushing us to do a better job a...2016-07-1835 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilEpisode 127: Wine, Dine, and Testing Time Today's Topic – Our First story session of Enter the Steward. Okay back in episode 124, Michael and I talked about live-playing a story to talk about the city of Qïmi. The point of the story was to explain how to use role-playing games to test out new fantasy worlds. If you are a Game Master or a Dungeon Master you are thinking, “Duh” You might be thinking that the point of new fantasy worlds is for playing in games. However, the idea is really for people who create worlds for other reasons. Maybe you are an author or game maker, well...2016-06-201h 07
Worldbuilder's AnvilEpisode 124: The Pregame showToday's Topic – Showing the setup for using gaming to beta test a fantasy world Okay, we just want an excuse to play a game. You got me. However, I truly believe that we can both have fun and work. So, we hacked a plan. One that would allow us to test out a new episode type and fulfill Michael’s desire to play in another one of my stories. The major goal is to entertain you. If it does not work, please let us know. In addition to entertainment, we want to show how you co...2016-05-3053 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilEpisode 121: Learn the most important key to building tension in your story Today's Topic – Humor in your fantasy world An Orc walks into a bar. He reaches over the bar and grabs a keg of ale and starts to walk out. The bartender says, “Hey are you going to pay for that?” The orc says, “By my Axe.” The bartender responds, “Maybe after you pay for the Ale.” Now that you know for sure that I do not write humor. We can get started. Humor is often thought of as the driver of comedies. It is important. However, that is not what we are talking about today. We are...2016-05-0250 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilEpisode 115: The Art of the Dao of the Chicken Soup of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Combat Scene Writers Today's Topic - Fantasy Storytelling and 7 Highly effective combat scene tips As humans, we are always looking to improve ourselves. We go online or read books that will help expand us. As fantasy world builder’s, we also look to do the same for our crafts. Part of that craft is storytelling. We might write, run tabletop games, or create another form of media. However, we need an outlook for our world. We either interact with players or readers through the story to accomplish this. One of the most important ways we interact is fig...2016-03-2148 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilEpisode 91: Why we play gamesToday's Topic - Why we play games Michael and Jeffery set a record of 37 seconds without trying to mess each other up. Why we started playing games Sports / Hunting and running The Run down hunt method Games to learn how to fulfill basic needs Add in chance and game theory Gamification Using games to impress Prosperity Tax games show us what we are good at We play games for relaxation and fun Jeffery learns that real world time The meaning of life Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us in iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding show n...2015-10-0859 min
Worldbuilder's AnvilEpisode 90: Favorite Fantasy FictionToday's Topic - Favorite Fantasy Fiction and why they work. Michael and Jeffery look at the fantasy titles that have had the most impact in their lives. Spoiler's abound What stopped most of our people that we have interviewed. Create it make it share it Excalibur [Blu-ray] Jeff's number one Zelda Games The Baker's Boy (Book of Words) Record of Lodoss War Lord of the Rings, The: The Motion Picture Trilogy Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor Game of the Year - PlayStation 4 Dragonlance Villains by Necessity 2015-10-081h 17
Worldbuilder's AnvilEpisode 87: First you made your fantasy world... now blow it up part 2 Today's Topic - Societies and Culture after your big bang Michael and Jeffery talk about how worlds are reconstucted after they are destroyed in horrific ways in various forms of fiction. If you missed our first apocalyptic look at fantasy worldbuilding. Check out part one! a look back when Gardul blew up Fallout of my world into a look at society scenarios How much is left of your old world How many people are around Is the old world evil? How far are you from the evert? (Place and time) How does the new economy work? 2015-08-201h 17
Worldbuilder's AnvilEpisode 86: First you made your fantasy world... now blow it up part 1 Today's Topic - First you made your fantasy world... now blow it up. Post apocalyptic views of fantasy realms Michael and Jeffery talk about various ways to blow up you fantasy world. We look at diffrent ways and examples of those types of fiction. The list is based on this a list from this Wikipedia article Ecological Impact/Disaster War Aliens Psychological Technology Supernatural Disease Please Subscribe, Rate and Review us in iTunes For complete Fantasy Worldbuilding show notes go to Gardul.com2015-08-131h 33
Worldbuilder's AnvilEpisode 85: How to build the Buardrakkeniem Culture Part 3 Today's Topic - How to build the Buardrakkeniem Culture Part 3 Michael and Jeffery finish off with the history of the Buardrakkeniem culture. We discuss the invasion and the overreach of the orc tribes. From the orcish invasion we move to reconquest of the region by the Buardrakkeniem and discuss the rising threat of the Aeskrii to the east. We wrap up the pointing out how the events in the culture help shape the current form of the culture. They develop in history much the same way characters would develop in good story. Please Subscribe, Rate...2015-08-061h 08
Worldbuilder's AnvilEpisode 79: Ant Zombie Over Lords Today's Worldbuilding Topic - Let's build a new fantasy monster The Rating Basic Hello World for New co-host, Michael Miller Let's build a new fantasy monster, Ant Zombie overlords Inspiration Started out of a joke with Matthew Bannock Old Zombie movies Deer attack! Original monster created was the salt zombie Goal A that small is scarier then large fear of loss of control cause a moral dilemma Physical tiny tan ant 5 mm Eat brain matter Monster Colony which builds harvesting outpost Workers will create an outpost in the brain of a human. Scouts will co...2015-06-251h 17