# world building (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 15 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover world building. Page: Feed: --- ## [How to Get Better at Mobile Games Without Spending Every Day Grinding](https://www.dailygame.net/how-to-get-better-at-mobile-games-without-spending-every-day-grinding/) _2026-08-20 · Sara · Daily Game_ Mobile gaming has evolved far beyond quick five-minute sessions. Many of today’s most popular titles feature competitive ranked modes, cooperative raids, seasonal events, character progression, and long-term goals that can take weeks or even months to complete. While dedication certainly helps, becoming a better player isn’t about spending every spare hour grinding. The smartest players \[…\] The… ## [Using MetaPlots, Perils (many) and Positives (few)](https://seaofstarsrpg.wordpress.com/2026/08/19/using-metaplots-perils-many-and-positives-few/) _2026-08-19 · seaofstarsrpg · Sea of Stars RPG Design Journal_ There has been a consistent theme across media but especially in series and new editions of roleplaying games and settings, to insert a MetaPlot (and yes, I am spelling it that way through the whole article as it amused me). To start, we had best define our terms: The metaplot (also, metastory) is the overarching \[…\] ## [Top 30 Best PSP RPGs of All Time](https://www.dailygame.net/top-30-best-psp-rpgs-of-all-time/) _2026-08-19 · Sophie · Daily Game_ When Sony launched the PSP back in 2004 nobody was quite sure how RPGs would translate to a handheld. Turns out they translated beautifully. The system’s beefy hardware for its era meant developers could pack in full 3D battle systems, orchestral soundtracks, and anime cutscenes without much compromise. What really set the PSP apart though \[…\] The post Top 30 Best PSP RPGs of All Time appeared… ## [Tuesday Magic Item – Solid Mirage Oasis](https://seaofstarsrpg.wordpress.com/2026/08/18/tuesday-magic-item-solid-mirage-oasis/) _2026-08-19 · seaofstarsrpg · Sea of Stars RPG Design Journal_ Gollaon and Voddick helped to unpack the camels. “I do not know why we agreed to cross the desert.” “Because the pay on the other end is so lovely,” said Golaon with a smile. Together they carried a brass bowl over to the caravan master. “Noble master, why did we stop here?” asked Voddick. The \[…\] ## [Why Live Casino Games Are Becoming More Like Multiplayer Video Games](https://www.dailygame.net/why-live-casino-games-are-becoming-more-like-multiplayer-video-games/) _2026-08-18 · Sara · Daily Game_ Online entertainment is becoming increasingly interactive. Players no longer want to simply press a button and wait for a result. They expect responsive interfaces, real time communication, strong visual presentation and an experience that makes them feel connected to other people. This shift is especially visible in live casino games. Traditional online casino titles were \[…\] The post Why Live… ## [Decoding UFC Odds: How Style Matchups Shape Fight Night Expectations](https://www.dailygame.net/decoding-ufc-odds-how-style-matchups-shape-fight-night-expectations/) _2026-08-18 · Sara · Daily Game_ In mixed martial arts, odds represent more than just a fighter’s win-loss record; they encapsulate the nuanced interplay of fighting styles and strategic matchups. For fans and analysts alike, understanding how these odds reflect stylistic dynamics offers a clearer lens through which to anticipate fight night outcomes and identify key moments that could determine victory. \[…\] The post Decoding UFC… ## [Would it be wrong to have a Native American rich friend’s money come from a casino?](https://writingwithcolor.com/post/825214759426260992) _2026-08-17 · WritingWithColor_ @tictactophat ​ asks: My character, Raymond, is a member of the main cast but not the lead character. He is Tulalip native, and is the only human in the main group with the rest being non-native werewolves. The group as a whole is all fresh out of high school, and the story is about them going on a road trip across America to hunt vampires in an episodic fashion. Since the vampires have corrupted… ## [How to Prototype 3D Game Levels Between Greyboxing and the Final Art Pass](https://www.dailygame.net/how-to-prototype-3d-game-levels-between-greyboxing-and-the-final-art-pass/) _2026-08-17 · Sara · Daily Game_ After greyboxing, add temporary recognizable props to test scale, sightlines, navigation, density, and visual hierarchy before investing in final environment art. A greyboxed level can tell a developer whether the player can move through a space. It cannot always tell them whether the space feels like a real place. A corridor made from plain cubes \[…\] The post How to Prototype 3D Game Levels… ## [How Casino Minigames Make Open Worlds Feel More Believable](https://www.dailygame.net/casino-minigames-open-world-believability/) _2026-08-17 · Sara · Daily Game_ The most convincing open worlds are not always the largest. They are the ones that appear to function when the player is not looking. A saloon keeps dealing poker hands, a casino enforces its limits and a backroom gambling den follows customs that existed before the protagonist walked through the door. That is why casino \[…\] The post How Casino Minigames Make Open Worlds Feel More Believable… ## [Gaming and Sports Continue to Share More Than Ever](https://www.dailygame.net/gaming-and-sports-continue-to-share-more-than-ever/) _2026-08-17 · Sara · Daily Game_ Watch the basketball, check a couple of stats during a timeout, argue over your fantasy team, then squeeze in a game of NBA 2K later that night. For plenty of fans, that’s just a normal day. Gaming and sports used to feel like separate hobbies. Not anymore. Athletes stream games, broadcasters borrow gaming graphics, and \[…\] The post Gaming and Sports Continue to Share More Than Ever appeared first… ## [Follow Releases, Get Reminders (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/vRB9XEvaQ06x) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Follow a genre or a name and receive reminders on release day — free. ## [Peach Banana Cheesecake Clafoutis](https://thedinnerritual.substack.com/p/peach-banana-cheesecake-cobbler) _2026-08-16 · The Dinner Ritual · The Dinner Ritual: Lessons in Alchemy_ The wonderful weeks between peaches and figs; the road trip less traveled; never let the world rush you; and the magic that happens inside of your comfort zone. ## [Team Name Generator](https://www.imagineforest.com/blog/team-name-generator/) _2026-08-16 · Marty the Wizard · Imagine Forest Blog_ 1000+ team names across funny, witty, sports, trivia, and more categories. The post Team Name Generator appeared first on Imagine Forest Blog . ## [Announcement: It’s MU\* history month!](https://writing-games.org/) _2026-08-14 · Andruid · Writing Games_ Game admins and players are warmly invited share a bit of their game’s history. Learn more. ## [Western States are Designed to React to and Punish the Individual](https://michaelleewrites.substack.com/p/western-states-are-designed-to-react) _2026-08-14 · Michael Lee Vikre · Michael Lee Vikre Writes_ They cannot proactively save us from the climate crisis they helped make. Doing so would undermine the material conditions and symbolic universe upon which their “legitimacy” depends. ## [It's Finally Happening!](https://motherofallbombs.substack.com/p/its-finally-happening) _2026-08-14 · Beyond the Bubble Bath · Beyond the Bubble Bath_ Eight Years to an Overnight Success ## [Ozilda’s Summon Odds: Why Gacha Pulls Hook Your Brain](https://www.dailygame.net/echoes-of-oz-summon-psychology/) _2026-08-14 · Sara · Daily Game_ Ozilda the Wicked showed up in RAID: Shadow Legends this week, and the Echoes of Oz event dungeon boss has half of Telaria’s Discord servers running summon calculators before they’ve even logged in. HellHades posted early speculation on the event’s champion pool days before the drop, and the guesswork alone generated more engagement than most \[…\] The post Ozilda’s Summon Odds: Why Gacha Pulls Hook… ## [(untitled)](https://www.dailygame.net/minecraft-pe-1-22-0/) _2026-08-13 · Sophie · Daily Game_ SURFACE → TRENCH MCPE UPDATE WATCH · BEDROCK EDITION Minecraft PE 1.22.0Mounts of Mayhem The next content drop for Minecraft Bedrock pulls players back underwater with a tameable Nautilus, a far nastier Zombie Nautilus, and a brand-new melee weapon — the Spear. Here’s everything confirmed so far, broken down deck by deck. Get Minecraft PE \[…\] The post appeared first on Daily Game . ## [Tuesday Magic Item – Traveling Scholar’s Library Journal](https://seaofstarsrpg.wordpress.com/2026/08/11/tuesday-magic-item-traveling-scholars-library-journal/) _2026-08-12 · seaofstarsrpg · Sea of Stars RPG Design Journal_ Gollaon and Voddick stood watch while the scholar carefully noted down the achievements of the day. “It is hard to imagine that somewhere, leagues away, every word placed on that page is replicated in another book,” said Voddick. “Perhaps we should get one, save our stories,” said Golloan. “We could call it the Adventures of \[…\] ## [It's All In Your Head.](https://motherofallbombs.substack.com/p/its-all-in-your-head) _2026-08-11 · Beyond the Bubble Bath · Beyond the Bubble Bath_ They used to say that to dismiss us. I mean it literally. ## [Finding Your Next Favorite Game Just Got Easier: A Go Get Games Review](https://www.dailygame.net/finding-your-next-favorite-game-just-got-easier-a-go-get-games-review/) _2026-08-10 · Sara · Daily Game_ Go Get Games is a game discovery portal. It pulls together popular titles like Raid: Shadow Legends, Genshin Impact, Rise of Kingdoms, and War Thunder into one browsable catalog, with a Play Now button on each so you can jump straight in. Finding games The catalog is organized by genre — Action, Fantasy, Shooter, Puzzle, \[…\] The post Finding Your Next Favorite Game Just Got Easier: A Go Get Games… ## [Anthony Ettinger on LinkedIn (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/KUrmWDwEgMD8) _2026-08-10 · **Sponsored**_ Public LinkedIn profile at linkedin.com/in/anthonyettinger. ## [The Leak Was Always There](https://motherofallbombs.substack.com/p/the-leak-was-always-there) _2026-08-08 · Beyond the Bubble Bath · Beyond the Bubble Bath_ Check your passenger manifest ## [Catching Up as we are in August, goodbye to July and GenCon](https://seaofstarsrpg.wordpress.com/2026/08/07/catching-up-as-we-are-in-august-goodbye-to-july-and-gencon/) _2026-08-08 · seaofstarsrpg · Sea of Stars RPG Design Journal_ August, which is named after the Roman Emperor (or First Citizen, if you prefer) Augustus Caesar, the theme will be personalities from the Sea of Stars (and possibly other places, probably including the Sixth World of Shadowrun) if I can find some inspiration. If there is someone -or something– in particular that you would like \[…\] ## [Ending this month’s RPG Blog Carnival – Small Gods, Saints, and other minor divinities](https://seaofstarsrpg.wordpress.com/2026/08/07/ending-this-months-rpg-blog-carnival-small-gods-saints-and-other-minor-divinities/) _2026-08-07 · seaofstarsrpg · Sea of Stars RPG Design Journal_ Welcome to the end of RPG Blog Carnival for the Month of July 2026, on the theme of Small Gods, Saints, and other minor divinities (my introduction post here). Duties for this were shared with Seed of Worlds was also hosting this Carnival! These are our lovely contributions from writers across the web: From 52 \[…\] ## [Tuesday Magic Item – Friend Finding Bracelet](https://seaofstarsrpg.wordpress.com/2026/08/04/tuesday-magic-item-friend-finding-bracelet/) _2026-08-05 · seaofstarsrpg · Sea of Stars RPG Design Journal_ Gollaon and Voddick watched as the daughter of their charge moved through the crowd with purpose, occasionally reorienting herself. The pair followed behind, giving the young woman room to maneuver while keeping her within sight. “She seems very sure of her movements,” said Voddick. “I believe she is searching for someone,” said Gollaon. “She is \[…\] ## [Starmourn: a sci-fi legacy in the making](https://writing-games.org/starmourn/) _2026-08-05 · Andruid · Writing Games_ Argus and Marra, volunteer Co-Producers, share what makes Starmourn unique - and why they keep building on the game's legacy. The post 'Starmourn: a sci-fi legacy in the making' was written by Andruid and originally published on Writing Games . Thanks for reading! For more content like this, visit Writing Games . ## [Confessions of a Rich Bitch](https://motherofallbombs.substack.com/p/confessions-of-a-rich-bitch) _2026-08-04 · Beyond the Bubble Bath · Beyond the Bubble Bath_ Struggling with wanting it all and wanting to be anonymous, and not for the reasons you think ## [Resources For Writing Deaf, Mute, or Blind Characters](https://writingwithcolor.com/post/823674702333607936) _2026-07-31 · WritingWithColor_ thecaffeinebookwarrior : thecaffeinebookwarrior : Despite the fact that I am not deaf, mute, or blind myself, one of the most common questions I receive is how to portray characters with these disabilities in fiction. As such, I’ve compiled the resources I’ve accumulated (from real life deaf, mute, or blind people) into a handy masterlist. Deaf Characters: Deaf characters masterpost Deaf dialogue… ## [Finally finished painting this water nymph](https://writingwithcolor.com/post/823584084748058624) _2026-07-30 · WritingWithColor_ hylltonart : Finally finished painting this water nymph timelapse + WIP images ## [also, google is free, but pick up a textbook every once in awhile. Find articles written by POC and…](https://writingwithcolor.com/post/823493404238446592) _2026-07-29 · WritingWithColor_ tightjeansjavi : also, google is free, but pick up a textbook every once in awhile. Find articles written by POC and keep up to date with how you can be a better ally. I took a black feminist theory class in college…taught by two white women. You heard me right. Two. White. Women. Which is fucking insane in itself, but on the first day of class one of the professors was reading an article, written… ## [MO Congressman Wesley Bell is (Still) Arguing Israel isn’t Committing Genocide in Gaza Because "They Could Have Used a Nuke."](https://michaelleewrites.substack.com/p/mo-congressman-wesley-bell-is-still) _2026-07-28 · Michael Lee Vikre · Michael Lee Vikre Writes_ This argument ultimately reveals that how we have been taught history in the West has helped reproduce, escalate and license atrocities... but we can change that. ## [Collect Open Source Legends (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/23YbTwJ5O4lb) _2026-07-28 · **Sponsored**_ Open-licensed art, limited foil trading packs, and optional on-chain mints. ## [They Finally Gave It a Name](https://motherofallbombs.substack.com/p/they-finally-gave-it-a-name) _2026-07-28 · Beyond the Bubble Bath · Beyond the Bubble Bath_ You didn’t fail the workforce. It quietly stopped making room for you. ## [Avoiding Orientalist Stereotypes when Writing a South Indian Vampire](https://writingwithcolor.com/post/823402773993406464) _2026-07-28 · WritingWithColor_ Vanillaateaa asks: CW: very brief/non-explicit mentions of sex My character is a Punjabi South Indian-coded woman who does not consider herself religious. She is a vampire NPC in a gothic romance/horror TTRPG. The game is set in an isolated demi-plane (an extra-dimensional space about the size of one of the larger U.S states) that pulls in people from other worlds, and is ruled by a corrupt… ## [Thymosian (awakened construct), a Kindred, for Dungeons & Dragons (5E)](https://seaofstarsrpg.wordpress.com/2026/07/27/thymosian-awakened-construct-a-kindred-for-dungeons-dragons-5e/) _2026-07-27 · seaofstarsrpg · Sea of Stars RPG Design Journal_ Magic can do many things and with powerful enough magic, it can even create the semblance of life. But this magically created life lacks a soul or animating spirit, while such beings may be animate, even intelligent, they are not true beings,with their own will and desires. Thus the common name for such beings as \[…\] ## [31 August Writing Prompts (Free Printable)](https://www.imagineforest.com/blog/august-writing-prompts/) _2026-07-26 · Marty the Wizard · Imagine Forest Blog_ Get your free August writing prompts calendar printable. The post 31 August Writing Prompts (Free Printable) appeared first on Imagine Forest Blog . ## [Can a White Author Responsibly Write a Lakota-Inspired Magical Story About Religious Colonization? If so, how?](https://writingwithcolor.com/post/823131143703494656) _2026-07-25 · WritingWithColor_ Mentallyamoth asks: CW: war, genocide, colonization Hello, I am currently writing a book in a fantasy world setting centering a Lakota-inspired main character. In this world, the magic that you develop depends on your religious beliefs. A long time ago, two large groups with two different religious beliefs silmutaniously decided that their religion was the right one and that they had to convince… ## [I Met My Assigned CIA Asset in an Oslo Café:](https://michaelleewrites.substack.com/p/i-met-my-assigned-cia-asset-in-an) _2026-07-24 · Michael Lee Vikre · Michael Lee Vikre Writes_ Authoritarianism is a paranoia machine—for us and them. The line between discernment and delusion is thin as the rope they would hang us with. We must walk it now. ## [A Patent For Screen-Based Mind Control](https://exo.substack.com/p/a-patent-for-screen-based-mind-control) _2026-07-24 · Thobey Campion · EXO_ Research into subliminal image control of the human nervous system resurfaces ## [Where to Find Me at GenCon 2026](https://seaofstarsrpg.wordpress.com/2026/07/23/where-to-find-me-at-gencon-2026/) _2026-07-24 · seaofstarsrpg · Sea of Stars RPG Design Journal_ You may wish to review my advice to those going as we nearly there! It officially starts a week from today (with pre-Con events on Wens)! Let’s go! This year, I will be again working with the Catalyst Demo Team (which supports Catalyst Game Labs). Specifically, I will be CHing Shadowrun! Which I will quite \[…\] ## [July 22nd - Constellations of Western Violence](https://michaelleewrites.substack.com/p/july-22nd-constellations-of-western) _2026-07-23 · Michael Lee Vikre · Michael Lee Vikre Writes_ The links between Anders Breivik's terror attacks in Norway in 2011 and the police murder Corey Ruiz in Madison, Wisconsin ## [Tuesday Magic Item – Professor Martello’s Food Preserving Device](https://seaofstarsrpg.wordpress.com/2026/07/21/tuesday-magic-item-professor-martellos-food-preserving-device/) _2026-07-22 · seaofstarsrpg · Sea of Stars RPG Design Journal_ Gollaon and Voddick looked at their rations. “Well, they keep well,” said Voddick as he dropped the brick-like item into the boiling water. Voddick watched it sink into the water. “That they do. It would be nice if they were more appitizing,” “Truth,” nodded Voddick. “Once we are back in the city, we will dine \[…\] ## [You've Been Carrying It Wide for Years. That's Not the Problem.](https://motherofallbombs.substack.com/p/youve-been-carrying-it-wide-for-years) _2026-07-21 · Beyond the Bubble Bath · Beyond the Bubble Bath_ You’ve been holding something for a long time, haven’t you. ## [Legendary Boston host Candy O'Terry interviews our founder, Heather (that's me!)](https://motherofallbombs.substack.com/p/legendary-boston-host-candy-oterry) _2026-07-21 · Beyond the Bubble Bath · Beyond the Bubble Bath_ For her podcast series, "The Story Behind Her Success" ## [d100 - How Do Those Wizards Know Each Other?](https://blog.d4caltrops.com/2026/07/d100-how-do-those-wizards-know-each.html) _2026-07-18 · ktrey · d4 Caltrops_ R ecently when re-watching The Last Unicorn for the umpteenth time, I noticed something interesting in a scene I know I had seen so many times before: In King Haggard’s Court, when Schmendrick seeks the role of King Haggard’s Royal Magician, Mabruk is summoned and seems to already \*know of\* Schmendrick, greeting him with a “My Dear Boy!” and everything. It started me thinking about the… ## [Identity story: Writing a “non-traditional” Colombian girl without offensive implications](https://writingwithcolor.com/post/822406214096928768) _2026-07-17 · WritingWithColor_ WWC Follower Asks: Hi! Im currently writing a story about an upper class Colombian girl (who lives in Colombia) who’s autistic and queer, and spends plenty of time online on fandom spaces. Due to the fact she spends most of her time on us-centric spaces, she has assimilated on aspects of US culture strongly, to the point her own thoughts are in English at the moment, as US-centric (or English… ## [The Part of You They Asked You to Leave at the Door](https://motherofallbombs.substack.com/p/the-part-of-you-they-asked-you-to) _2026-07-17 · Beyond the Bubble Bath · Beyond the Bubble Bath_ You were never doing it wrong. You were handed a design built for a person who doesn’t exist. ## [Most of this article is copied below. Bold added.](https://writingwithcolor.com/post/822315774975836160) _2026-07-16 · WritingWithColor_ The Most Likely Person to Read a Book? A College-Educated Black Woman Most of this article is copied below . Bold added. In its look at the adoption of electronic book formats, Pew Research stumbled onto an interesting data point. The most likely person to read a book — in any format — is a black woman who's been to college. Slate's Jacob Weisberg spotted the data point buried in Pew's report ,… ## [Sean’s GenCon Advice 2026](https://seaofstarsrpg.wordpress.com/2026/07/15/seans-gencon-advice-2026/) _2026-07-16 · seaofstarsrpg · Sea of Stars RPG Design Journal_ GenCon is coming up soon (about two weeks away \*muppet flail\*) and I am going to be back this year! I will again be working with the Catalyst Demo Team (of Catalyst Game Labs) Games Mastering Shadowrun. If you are interested in catching up with me at the Con, I will add my schedule once \[…\] ## [Honeybee Sponge Cake & A Fairy Tea Blend](https://thedinnerritual.substack.com/p/honeybee-sponge-cake-and-fairy-tea) _2026-07-10 · The Dinner Ritual · The Dinner Ritual: Lessons in Alchemy_ An ode to Earth's little helpers, confronting our inner escape artist; Its OK if you're not OK, "Cluster Cleaning" and the scavenger hunt for the pieces of you. ## [Stop Using "Unalive" to Describe ICE Killings](https://michaelleewrites.substack.com/p/stop-using-unalive-to-describe-ice) _2026-07-09 · Michael Lee Vikre · Michael Lee Vikre Writes_ We are Helping Them ## [“I Attack the Goblin.” D&D Combat Can Be Much Better Than This](https://www.domainofmanythings.com/blog/better-dnd-combat-narration) _2026-07-09 · JimmiWazEre · Domain of Many Things_ ‘I make a flurry of blows attack and two bonus attacks' turns into an active contribution to the narrative of the battle being collectively spun at the table.