

Shaping Worlds
Jun 30, 2020
Join experts as they discuss cartography, map-making balance, historical map evolution, imperfections in map-making, misconceptions in world-building rules, tectonic plates in world-building, wind shadow effects, Andes mountains influence on wind currents, and the significance of defining the purpose of mapping in world-building.
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Episode notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Mapping the World: Balancing Clarity and Detail
01:43 • 3min
Exploring Fantasy Map Creation and Role in Storytelling
05:06 • 15min
Exploring Historical and Philosophical Aspects of Map-making
19:54 • 7min
Embracing Imperfections in Map Making
27:01 • 16min
Navigating Misconceptions in World-Building Rules
43:08 • 10min
Exploring the Role of Tectonic Plates in World-Building
53:16 • 18min
Exploring the Phenomenon of Wind Shadow and its Environmental Effects
01:11:11 • 2min
Exploring the Influence of Wind Patterns on Geography and Climate
01:12:59 • 2min
Mapping with Purpose
01:14:30 • 3min
Exploring the Role of Maps in Storytelling
01:17:41 • 3min