The Art of World Building: Creating Breakout Fantasy and Science Fiction Worlds In Stories and Gaming EP 9: How to Create Animals
Mar 13, 2018
Discover the art of creating animals that serve unique purposes in your narratives. Uncover how these creatures can influence plot elements and character interactions. Learn to classify and invent distinctive species, enriching your world with their behaviors and symbolic meanings. Explore the balance between originality and familiarity in creature design, along with practical tips for integrating them seamlessly into your storytelling. Dive into the multifaceted roles animals play in both fantasy and science fiction!
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Choose Animals By Story Necessity
- Decide whether to invent animals based on story needs and reuse of the setting.
- Use existing Earth animals or a few invented species to save time and still add novelty.
Change Analogs With The Rule Of Three
- Use analogs from Earth and apply the rule of three when changing them.
- Change at least three important traits so the new animal feels distinct.
Predators Shape Culture And Skills
- Invent predators to shape character skills and culture through hunting or defense.
- A unique predator can explain unusual combat abilities in your characters.
