The popularity of role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons (which is currently going through a resurgence) and the like remains as healthy as ever these days, and among the handy reference books that are available for gamers and gamemasters you’ll find our own how-to book, Terra Incognito: A Guide to Building the Worlds of Your Imagination, by fantasy author Richard C. White (Chasing Danger: The Case Files of Theron Chase, Harbinger of Darkness).
In Terra Incognito, Rich takes you through the step-by-step process of constructing a world for your characters, from societies and governments to currency and religion. Included is an interview with New York Timesbestselling author Tracy Hickman (Dragonlance) that discusses his methods of world building, as well as his creative experiences during his time as a designer for gaming company TSR, the original home of Dungeons & Dragons.
Recently, Rich appeared on the podcast series Dicegeeks Tabletop RPG Show (actually recorded last October) for the episode “World Building, Writing and Role-Playing Games with Richard C. White,” in which he and host Matt Davids discuss his writing background and gaming history before getting into the meat of world building. Head over there now and give it a listen.
Terra Incognito: A Guide to Building the Worlds of Your Imagination is perfect for budding authors as well as RPG fans interested in building their own fantasy and science fiction environments, and is available in print and e-book formats. Visit its product page for further information.
