Dev tools · September 10, 2023
World Engine – Build Worlds Like Brandon Sanderson
Hey HN, After hours of re-watching Brandon’s creative writing BYU lectures[1], we converted his ideas into a framework to rapidly iterate and build sci-fi fantasy worlds. The app is divided into 3 sections: - World: To create a unique magic system intertwined with distinct physical and cultural phenomena - Characters: To create character arcs and give them unique traits that evolve over time - Plot: To weave a series of events in this world following the character arc We are newbie devs, any suggestions on the app improvements and usability would be great! The idea is to capture the essence…
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World Engine is an application for building science fiction and fantasy worlds based on Brandon Sanderson's creative writing framework. It organizes worldbuilding into three sections: World for creating magic systems and cultural phenomena, Characters for developing arcs and evolving traits, and Plot for sequencing events that follow character development. The tool is designed for writers and authors who want to rapidly iterate on interconnected fictional worlds, combining magical systems with character and narrative progression.
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Hey HN, After hours of re-watching Brandon’s creative writing BYU lectures[1], we converted his ideas into a framework to rapidly iterate and build sci-fi fantasy worlds. The app is divided into 3 sections: - World: To create a unique magic system intertwined with distinct physical and cultural phenomena - Characters: To create character arcs and give them unique traits that evolve over time - Plot: To weave a series of events in this world following the character arc We are newbie devs, any suggestions on the app improvements and usability would be great! The idea is to capture the essence of Brandon's approach. We can't help but wonder if other 'earned insights' can be converted into similar applications for different use cases outside of fiction. [1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cf-qdZ7GbA&list=PLSH_xM-KC3...
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