World-building Details form

The “World-building Details Form” is designed to assist creators in developing the cultural, historical, and societal fabric of their narrative worlds, ensuring a rich and immersive setting.

Following the established trend from the Story/Game form, this template plans to include external resources for each field to deepen the world-building process, with future intentions to compile and offer internal resources within the H-CAT site. This approach ensures creators are well-equipped to create worlds that are not only vivid and detailed but also resonate with real-world social and ethical complexities.

Cultural and Historical Context

This section focuses on the background and setting of your story or game’s world. It involves creating and describing the cultures, societies, and histories that shape the world. This might include the customs, traditions, social norms, and historical events of the world’s inhabitants. The cultural and historical context is crucial for making your world believable and rich, providing a backdrop against which your story unfolds or your game is played. It helps in creating a sense of immersion, allowing the audience to understand and connect with the world you’ve built.

Social and Ethical Implications

Here, you explore the broader social and ethical themes present in your narrative world. This includes considering the societal structures, moral dilemmas, and ethical challenges that characters might face. Discuss how these elements influence the plot and character development. This section also involves thinking about how your narrative reflects or comments on real-world social issues, whether intentionally or indirectly. Addressing these implications can add depth and realism to your world, making it not just a setting for action but a reflection of complex human experiences and societal dynamics.