WorldCraft Club 63 - Lore with Peter Chiykowski
Jun 22, 2023
In this engaging discussion, Peter Chiykowski, an author and illustrator renowned for his storytelling tools like the Deck of Worlds, shares insights on creating rich lore. He introduces the Lore Master's Deck, designed to help writers and worldbuilders weave interconnected lore webs. Key topics include the importance of gaps in storytelling, the power of multiple perspectives, and how visitor interpretations enhance worldbuilding. Peter emphasizes that lore should be open-ended and adaptable, encouraging creativity and exploration in narrative development.
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Map Lore As Relationship Web
- Lore Master's Deck maps relationships and causality rather than just space, creating interconnected lore webs.
- Meaning emerges from links between factions, events, locations, materials, and creatures.
Let Go And Iterate Fast
- Don't be precious about initial ideas; treat prompts as starting points and iterate freely.
- Let go of perfectionism and change details to find stronger storytelling paths.
Meaning From The Gaps
- Recombination and interpretation create fresh results each time; the gaps between prompts produce meaning.
- Decks stay reusable because visitors supply context and imagination.