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Worldbuilding

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[–] pugnaciousfarter@literature.cafe 4 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago)

Software tools -

  • obsidian for keeping track and record keeping and noting ideas.
  • Obsidian Canvas, Miro - for mood boarding, currently using canvas but I am looking for an alternative that's FOSS and very light weight.
  • paint to make diagrams and concept ideas.
  • Typora - good distraction free free writing tool.
  • Keep - quick idea noting, but slowly shifting over to obsidian mobile. Unfortunately it isn't as intuitive on mobile, need to configure it.

I am only making use of these so far, but I am also currently on the lookout for a map creator tool. The mainstream ones are either to anemic or paid.

Idea Generation Tools -

  • Immersion techniques, subscribing to the communities I want to use for inspiration to learn more in depth about them, watching videos, shows, reading articles
  • I have an Idea bucket from where I pick and mix in with other ideas to come up with something.
  • Deviant art, Reddit, other socials for interesting art to take inspiration from.
  • recently I've also been creating playlists on all the social media platforms.