Worldbuilding Classification & Categories
Introduction
The goal of this classification is to provide a model for people to approach worldbuilding in a systematic and logical way. It will be updated and improved with time.
0 - Worldbuilding
This category comprises everything about worldbuilding in general. It contains things which are either general or apply to all steps of the creation process.
LeaRning & Teaching
Learning about worldbuilding. Getting better at any aspect of the craft, whether in written, visually or otherwise.
Real-World Significance
Significance of worldbuilding to the rest of society. Worldbuilding is an effective tool to explain and teach real-world concepts. It can also have an impact on the ideology and beliefs of people.
1 - Step I - Concept
Budget
Budgeting the creation of the world from inception to the final product. This is mainly driven by the type of products and skills of people involved than other worldbuilding considerations.
Collaboration & Leadership
How many people will participate to the creation of the world. How will communication and decision making look like. Who will be responsible for making choices and driving implementation and the creative process.
Experiences
What kinds of experiences will the world evoke in the audience. This has a large impact on the entire process and will drive the creative process.
Genre
Genre of the world. This part is important for the right audience to know about the world and maximize the interest generated.
Goals
What are the goals for creating that particular world.
Inspiration
Where in the real world does the world take its inspiration from.
Project Management
How will progress be tracked. Do milestones need to be set. Will applications such as ATLASSiAN Jira and Confluence be used. Who needs to be notifed of progress.
Target Audience
Defining what is the target audience for the world and its products.
Target Products
Defining the right products as outputs that best fit the world created.
Themes
What are the themes of the world.
Visual Style
What will be the visual style of the world if it will be expressed visually.
2 - Step II - Development
Characters
Combat
Culture
Environments
Factions
Gods & Supernatural Beings
Maps & Mapmaking
Creating maps.
Magic System
Creating magic systems for the world.
