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For artists, writers, gamemasters, musicians, programmers, philosophers and scientists alike! The creation of new worlds and new universes has long been a key element of speculative fiction, from the fantasy works of Tolkien, Le Guin and Howard, to the science-fiction universes of Burroughs, Delany and Asimov, and to the tabletop realm of Gygax, Barker and Greenwood, and beyond.

This subreddit is about sharing your worlds, discovering the creations of others, and discussing the many aspects of creating new universes.

# Rules

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###[Full Subreddit Rules](https://www.reddit.com/r/worldbuilding/wiki/rules)

###[Modmail](https://www.reddit.com/message/compose?to=%2Fr%2Fworldbuilding)
 
# Resources

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**Remember to [check out the wiki](http://www.reddit.com/r/worldbuilding/wiki/index)** for lots of resources and tips on starting out!

**There is also a [curated list of resources](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TKoyrApuKeynNIh_hYUPXMXgFUaS3LJ3USLS0s9HrB0/edit?usp=sharing)** compiled via Discord.

# Chat

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We also encourage users to [register an account](https://www.reddit.com/r/worldbuilding/wiki/irc).

# Related Subreddits

**General**

* /r/worldjerking
* /r/conlangs 
* /r/NSFWworldbuilding
* /r/WorldPrompts

**Characters**

* /r/characterdevelopment
* /r/characterforge 

**Tabletop**

* /r/dnd
* /r/dungeonsanddragons
* /r/loremasters
* /r/rpg

**Visual**

* /r/imaginarymaps 
* /r/mapmaking
* /r/MapPorn 
* /r/OldMaps
* /r/papertowns

**Genre Discussions**

* /r/TheArtifice
* /r/fantasywriters 
* /r/magicbuilding
* /r/scifi
* /r/scifiwriting

**External Resources**

* [The Cartographer's Guild](http://www.cartographersguild.com)  
* [TerraChronica](http://www.terrachronica.com/)  
* [The Worldbuilding School](http://worldbuildingschool.com/)
* [Worldbuilding Magazine](https://www.worldbuildingmagazine.com/)

# Filters

* [Maps Only](http://www.reddit.com/r/worldbuilding/search?q=flair%3Amap&sort=new&restrict_sr=on&t=all#mp)
* [No Maps!](http://nm.reddit.com/r/worldbuilding/#nm)
* [Guides & Tutorials](http://www.reddit.com/r/worldbuilding/search?q=flair%3Aresource&sort=new&restrict_sr=on&t=all#gu)
* [Lore](http://www.reddit.com/r/worldbuilding/search?q=flair%3Alore&sort=new&restrict_sr=on&t=all#lo)
* [Art](http://www.reddit.com/r/worldbuilding/search?q=flair%3Avisual&sort=new&restrict_sr=on&t=all#lo)
* [Discussions](http://www.reddit.com/r/worldbuilding/search?q=flair%3ADiscussion&sort=new&restrict_sr=on&t=all#di)
* [Prompts](http://www.reddit.com/r/worldbuilding/search?q=flair%3Aprompt&sort=new&restrict_sr=on&t=all#pr)

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<h1>Info</h1>

<p>For artists, writers, gamemasters, musicians, programmers, philosophers and scientists alike! The creation of new worlds and new universes has long been a key element of speculative fiction, from the fantasy works of Tolkien, Le Guin and Howard, to the science-fiction universes of Burroughs, Delany and Asimov, and to the tabletop realm of Gygax, Barker and Greenwood, and beyond.</p>

<p>This subreddit is about sharing your worlds, discovering the creations of others, and discussing the many aspects of creating new universes.</p>

<h1>Rules</h1>

<p>Please read our full rules. We have high standards for on-topicness, respect of other people and respect for creative effort.</p>

<h3><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/worldbuilding/wiki/rules">Full Subreddit Rules</a></h3>

<h3><a href="https://www.reddit.com/message/compose?to=%2Fr%2Fworldbuilding">Modmail</a></h3>

<h1>Resources</h1>

<p><strong>Every post needs <a href="/r/worldbuilding/wiki/rules#wiki_2._all_posts_should_include_original.2C_worldbuilding-related_context.">context</a>!</strong> Consider using our <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/worldbuilding/wiki/contexttemplate">context template</a> to get started. Unsure why context is important? Consider reading our <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/worldbuilding/wiki/whycontext">Why Context?</a> essay.</p>

<p><strong>Remember to <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/worldbuilding/wiki/flairrules">flair your posts</a>.</strong></p>

<p><strong>Remember to <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/worldbuilding/wiki/index">check out the wiki</a></strong> for lots of resources and tips on starting out!</p>

<p><strong>There is also a <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TKoyrApuKeynNIh_hYUPXMXgFUaS3LJ3USLS0s9HrB0/edit?usp=sharing">curated list of resources</a></strong> compiled via Discord.</p>

<h1>Chat</h1>

<p>Looking for more active discussion? We have live chat communities that are active just about 24/7! <strong>Make sure to <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/worldbuilding/wiki/chatrules">read the chat rules </a> first</strong></p>

<h3><a href="https://discord.gg/worldbuilding">Discord Server</a></h3>

<h3><a href="https://kiwiirc.com/client?settings=e464ff37409c37405da31b6291b1fbad">Snoonet IRC Channel</a></h3>

<p>(#worldbuilding on irc.snoonet.org:6667, or 6697 for SSL)</p>

<p>We also encourage users to <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/worldbuilding/wiki/irc">register an account</a>.</p>

<h1>Related Subreddits</h1>

<p><strong>General</strong></p>

<ul>
<li><a href="/r/worldjerking">/r/worldjerking</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/conlangs">/r/conlangs</a> </li>
<li><a href="/r/NSFWworldbuilding">/r/NSFWworldbuilding</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/WorldPrompts">/r/WorldPrompts</a></li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Characters</strong></p>

<ul>
<li><a href="/r/characterdevelopment">/r/characterdevelopment</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/characterforge">/r/characterforge</a> </li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Tabletop</strong></p>

<ul>
<li><a href="/r/dnd">/r/dnd</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/dungeonsanddragons">/r/dungeonsanddragons</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/loremasters">/r/loremasters</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/rpg">/r/rpg</a></li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Visual</strong></p>

<ul>
<li><a href="/r/imaginarymaps">/r/imaginarymaps</a> </li>
<li><a href="/r/mapmaking">/r/mapmaking</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/MapPorn">/r/MapPorn</a> </li>
<li><a href="/r/OldMaps">/r/OldMaps</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/papertowns">/r/papertowns</a></li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Genre Discussions</strong></p>

<ul>
<li><a href="/r/TheArtifice">/r/TheArtifice</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/fantasywriters">/r/fantasywriters</a> </li>
<li><a href="/r/magicbuilding">/r/magicbuilding</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/scifi">/r/scifi</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/scifiwriting">/r/scifiwriting</a></li>
</ul>

<p><strong>External Resources</strong></p>

<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.cartographersguild.com">The Cartographer&#39;s Guild</a><br/></li>
<li><a href="http://www.terrachronica.com/">TerraChronica</a><br/></li>
<li><a href="http://worldbuildingschool.com/">The Worldbuilding School</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.worldbuildingmagazine.com/">Worldbuilding Magazine</a></li>
</ul>

<h1>Filters</h1>

<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/worldbuilding/search?q=flair%3Amap&amp;sort=new&amp;restrict_sr=on&amp;t=all#mp">Maps Only</a></li>
<li><a href="http://nm.reddit.com/r/worldbuilding/#nm">No Maps!</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/worldbuilding/search?q=flair%3Aresource&amp;sort=new&amp;restrict_sr=on&amp;t=all#gu">Guides &amp; Tutorials</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/worldbuilding/search?q=flair%3Alore&amp;sort=new&amp;restrict_sr=on&amp;t=all#lo">Lore</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/worldbuilding/search?q=flair%3Avisual&amp;sort=new&amp;restrict_sr=on&amp;t=all#lo">Art</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/worldbuilding/search?q=flair%3ADiscussion&amp;sort=new&amp;restrict_sr=on&amp;t=all#di">Discussions</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/worldbuilding/search?q=flair%3Aprompt&amp;sort=new&amp;restrict_sr=on&amp;t=all#pr">Prompts</a></li>
</ul>
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For artists, writers, gamemasters, musicians, programmers, philosophers and scientists alike! The creation of new worlds and new universes has long been a key element of speculative fiction, from the fantasy works of Tolkien and Le Guin, to the science-fiction universes of Delany and Asimov, to the tabletop realm of Gygax and Barker, and beyond. 

This subreddit is about sharing your worlds, discovering the creations of others, and discussing the many aspects of creating new universes.

<div class="md"><p>For artists, writers, gamemasters, musicians, programmers, philosophers and scientists alike! The creation of new worlds and new universes has long been a key element of speculative fiction, from the fantasy works of Tolkien and Le Guin, to the science-fiction universes of Delany and Asimov, to the tabletop realm of Gygax and Barker, and beyond. </p>

<p>This subreddit is about sharing your worlds, discovering the creations of others, and discussing the many aspects of creating new universes.</p>
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**Before posting, please read [our rules](/r/worldbuilding/wiki/rules).** We have high standards for on-topicness, respect for other people and respect for creative effort.

**Every post needs [context](/r/worldbuilding/wiki/rules#wiki_2._all_posts_should_include_original.2C_worldbuilding-related_context.)!**  We ask that all posts here have some context with some background information (or "lore") about your world. It doesn't need to be much, just a brief description of your world and how the subject of your post ties into it. Consider using our [context template](/r/worldbuilding/wiki/contexttemplate) to help you.

<div class="md"><p><strong>Before posting, please read <a href="/r/worldbuilding/wiki/rules">our rules</a>.</strong> We have high standards for on-topicness, respect for other people and respect for creative effort.</p>

<p><strong>Every post needs <a href="/r/worldbuilding/wiki/rules#wiki_2._all_posts_should_include_original.2C_worldbuilding-related_context.">context</a>!</strong>  We ask that all posts here have some context with some background information (or &quot;lore&quot;) about your world. It doesn&#39;t need to be much, just a brief description of your world and how the subject of your post ties into it. Consider using our <a href="/r/worldbuilding/wiki/contexttemplate">context template</a> to help you.</p>
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Summarize your plot in one stupid sentence