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World-Building Episode Template
Phase 1: Foundation and Rules
- Establish physical geography and climate
- Create historical background and major events
- Develop cultural norms and social structures
- Design economic and political systems
- Establish consistent internal logic and rules
Phase 2: Sensory Environment
- Create distinctive sights, sounds, and smells
- Develop unique flora, fauna, and natural features
- Design architecture and city planning
- Consider lighting, weather, and seasonal changes
- Use setting to reinforce mood and theme
Phase 3: Cultural and Social Details
- Develop languages, dialects, and communication styles
- Create customs, traditions, and social rituals
- Design clothing, food, and material culture
- Establish class systems and power structures
- Consider how setting affects character behavior
Phase 4: Integration with Story
- Use setting to enhance plot and character development
- Create conflicts that arise from environmental factors
- Ensure setting details serve story rather than overwhelming it
- Balance world-building exposition with narrative flow
- Allow readers to discover world through character actions
Build immersive environments that enhance rather than overshadow story