to worldbuild
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8.8
To create and add details to an imaginary world for stories or games
- verb
- /ˈwɜrldˌbɪld/
- Jargon
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crear mundos
- During the game night, he spent hours to worldbuild a magical realm that excited all the players.
Examples
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Heck, most RPG setting materials are effectively worldbuilding sans plot, and a lot of people enjoy them as such, without ever gaming in them.
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But all I really want to do is worldbuild and do the pre-writing for the Lucia novel.
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As a fantasy author, she loves to worldbuild intricate societies complete with rich histories and cultures.
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To create a believable alien planet, it's essential to worldbuild its geography and the species that inhabit it.
Synonyms
to forge
vsto worldbuild
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4.7
To create a plan or idea after careful thought
focuses specifically on creating detailed imaginary settings for stories and games
How Detailed
Surface Forms
worldbuild infinitive
worldbuilding present participle
worldbuilds third person singular
worldbuilt past
worldbuilt past participle
Morphology
Etymology
Worldbuild is made from world ('the place or setting') and build ('to make'). Think of it like building a house for ideas: when you worldbuild you add maps, history, rules, and little details so the imaginary place feels real.