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Why Your World Feels Empty (And How to Fix It)

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Your world isn't broken—it just needs more life.
In this episode of Goblin Salvage Rites, we dig into why some tabletop RPG settings feel hollow or artificial, and how to fill them with the messy, beautiful chaos of real life. From forgotten alleyways to noisy marketplaces, we're talking about the subtle details that make players feel like they're actually there.
Whether you're a forever GM, a first-time worldbuilder, or just someone obsessed with weird fantasy economies, this one's for you.
🧠 Let's salvage something awesome!
Join the Goblin Tribe:
💬 Discord: https://discord.gg/tbVdHc9Mxq
💰 Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=77121302
00:00 - Intro & What Is "Well-Built" Worldbuilding?
02:00 - Iconic Goblins & Patreon Setting Reveal
04:45 - Actual Play Recap: Kingmaker & Blood Lords
12:00 - Using Geb as a Worldbuilding Case Study
14:30 - Hard Worldbuilding vs. Soft Worldbuilding
26:50 - Cutaways, Character Knowledge & Story Control
40:00 - The White Glove Society & Living Lore
54:00 - Hexcrawls, Survival Stories & Player Buy-In
1:08:00 - Ravenloft & The 3 Worldbuilding Spectrums
1:18:00 - Final Thoughts & Goblin Worldbuilding Philosophy

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49 episodes

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Your world isn't broken—it just needs more life.
In this episode of Goblin Salvage Rites, we dig into why some tabletop RPG settings feel hollow or artificial, and how to fill them with the messy, beautiful chaos of real life. From forgotten alleyways to noisy marketplaces, we're talking about the subtle details that make players feel like they're actually there.
Whether you're a forever GM, a first-time worldbuilder, or just someone obsessed with weird fantasy economies, this one's for you.
🧠 Let's salvage something awesome!
Join the Goblin Tribe:
💬 Discord: https://discord.gg/tbVdHc9Mxq
💰 Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=77121302
00:00 - Intro & What Is "Well-Built" Worldbuilding?
02:00 - Iconic Goblins & Patreon Setting Reveal
04:45 - Actual Play Recap: Kingmaker & Blood Lords
12:00 - Using Geb as a Worldbuilding Case Study
14:30 - Hard Worldbuilding vs. Soft Worldbuilding
26:50 - Cutaways, Character Knowledge & Story Control
40:00 - The White Glove Society & Living Lore
54:00 - Hexcrawls, Survival Stories & Player Buy-In
1:08:00 - Ravenloft & The 3 Worldbuilding Spectrums
1:18:00 - Final Thoughts & Goblin Worldbuilding Philosophy

  continue reading

49 episodes

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