If you're gonna build a world, take some tips from the best.
There's a million ways to build worlds, and it's a powerfully fun thing to do. But the greatest creations come not from a formula, but from a mindset of creating something all your own. Here to share his experience and wisdom on the subject is someone that's made a career of diving deep into fictional worlds, Matt Sernett. Join us as we learn new ways to think about this fundamental part of the gaming experience, with Matt as our guide.
We start in the Strategy Stateroom, and learn Matt's worldbuilding philosophy. It begins with the concept of starting small, in the neighborhood of the characters, and letting great things spawn from there. And, well, it doesn't end. We cover things from what makes the great worlds great, to what you absolutely need for people to care about your world. There's a ton of fantastic ideas in this one that just can't be summed up here, so have a listen!
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Then we get to learn more about Matt at The Hero's Stage! We get a glimpse at how he got into the industry, and get some insight into what he's working on now, and what comes next. Find Matt @sernett on twitter, or check out his portfolio