The Art of World Building: Creating Breakout Fantasy and Science Fiction Worlds In Stories and Gaming EP 24: Creating Organizations
Apr 21, 2020
Dive into the art of crafting organizations in fantasy and sci-fi worlds. Explore the moral dilemmas of both good and evil factions, and what drives their members. Discover how historical conflicts shape the creation and evolution of these groups. Learn about the complexities of membership, including initiation, loyalty, and expulsion. This discussion inspires worldbuilders to think deeply about character dynamics and power structures, enriching their storytelling.
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Give Villains Real Justifications
- Give evil organizations believable justifications so their actions feel realistic and human.
- Show members discovering hypocrisy to create internal conflict and story hooks.
Religion As A Masked Justification
- Religious language often masks selfish motives within organizations that claim divine backing.
- Members use deity-based justification while pursuing personal greed or power.
Decide Goals And Member Protections
- Define what the group wants, how far they'll go, and whether they protect members who are caught.
- Use that stance to shape recruitment, loyalty, and interrogation consequences in stories.
