{"product_id":"kobold-guide-to-worldbuilding-volume-1","title":"Kobold Guide to Worldbuilding, Volume 1","description":"\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Essential Elements for Building a World\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRoleplaying games and fantasy fiction are filled with rich and fascinating worlds: the Forgotten Realms, Glorantha, Narnia, R’lyeh, Middle-Earth, Barsoom, and so many more. It took startling leaps of imagination as well as careful thought and planning to create places like these: places that readers and players want to come back to again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNow, eleven of adventure gaming’s top designers come together to share their\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003einsights into building worlds that gamers will never forget. Learn the secrets of designing a pantheon, creating a setting that provokes conflict, determining which historical details are necessary, and so much more. Even take that creative leap—and create dazzling worlds of your own!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEssays by Wolfgang Baur, Keith Baker, Monte Cook, David “Zeb” Cook, Jeff Grubb, Scott Hungerford, Chris Pramas, Jonathan Roberts, Michael A. Stackpole, Steve Winter, with an introduction by Ken Scholes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePraise for the Guide to Worldbuilding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“While the book is aimed at the RPG crowd, a huge percentage of the material would be just as valuable to an author writing a novel set in an original world. . . .\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor anyone who’s ever had the drive to create a fictional place . . . The Kobold Guide to Worldbuilding will spark some new ideas and help you add the proper doses of verisimilitude and outlandishness\u003c\/strong\u003e.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e—Ed Grabianowski, i09\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“Class is in session . . . The Kobold Guide to Worldbuilding SHOULD be considered a textbook on intelligent setting creation.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e—Dave Hinojosa, The Gaming Gang\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShould be a must read for anyone who has played the game for a few years and is ready to delve into the craft of world building in a serious way. I wish I had this book 15 years ago.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“While there are larger, more complete, surveys of demography and climatic issues, I have never seen such an effective survey of the topics that really matter, and make the difference, in delivering a quality game world to your players.”\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e—\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePaizo Review by Ayronis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePraise for Prior Design Guides\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“Highly recommended for gaming nerds everywhere.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e—CityBookReview.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“If you’re an aspiring pro this book is a must. If you’re a rules hacker like me, this stuff is solid gold.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e—Berin Kinsman, UncleBear Media\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“A fantastic collection . . . a solid 5 star rating.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e— Joshua Gullion, AdventureAWeek.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“An amazing collection — from some of the best designers and writers creating role-playing game material today.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e—Brian Fitzpatrick, BlogCritics.org\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kobold Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40829324001359,"sku":"KOB1119","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1380\/9101\/files\/Kobold-Guide-to-World-Building-v1.png?v=1697106948","url":"https:\/\/leisuregames.live\/products\/kobold-guide-to-worldbuilding-volume-1","provider":"Leisure Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}