Random Observation re: Writing

[the_gneech]

It's weird how a particular detail can cause a character or place to suddenly "become real" in your head, even when you don't know the other details yet. I now have the groundwork for the major setting of my next RPG campaign, and quite possibly my next book, all because I wanted to figure out a good reason for a town to exist in this particular spot and so put a geographic feature there.

Nifty. :)

-The Gneech

Comments

[sirfox.livejournal.com]

So... do your players get any hints?

[the-gneech.livejournal.com]

Yes, when I have more details worked out. If you have any preferences, now's the time to make them known!

-The Gneech

[sirfox.livejournal.com]

Dunno what to base them around. What's the geographic feature?

[the-gneech.livejournal.com]

Well, I meant broader campaign preferences. :)

The geographical feature is essentially a waterfall and lake with a town built around it.

-The Gneech

[rhanlav.livejournal.com]

You should follow Shamus Young's guide to building a city.

http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/comics/stolen-pixels/5621-Stolen-Pixels-52-Guide-to-Building-Cities-in-Persia

Note... Shamus is the guy who did DM of the Rings. Figured you might wanna see this. :)

--Salen