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The Many Origins of Worldbuilding

I don't think that word means what you think it means (and maybe we're both wrong)

Jan 26, 2023 •

Dead Worlds: Worldbuilding, Consumption, and Capitalism

trading cards, cigarettes, and worldbuilding beyond capitalism

Dec 15, 2022 •

The Archipelago is AVAILABLE NOW!

and you can even download it on Steam!

Nov 11, 2022 •

Building the Archipelago: A Reflection

Or: Why Miro should be your new favourite worldbuilding tool

Feb 2, 2022 •

Three Worldbuilding Lessons from 2021

Happy new year (belatedly!)

Jan 12, 2022 •

Help me build a world!

Or: Announcing The Archipelago, a New Game Project

Dec 1, 2021 •

What type of world creator are you?

Read on to find out. But first: the triumphant return from my unexpected hiatus

Oct 20, 2021 •

Worldbuilding Intensive (part 2)

I have lots of feelings about maps

Jul 27, 2021 •

Kaelan Builds Worlds

A monthly newsletter for notes and news about the theory and praxis ofcritical worldbuilding.

Kaelan Builds Worlds

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