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[ultimate-worldbuilding]

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Hi! Can you help out? 😭 I'm really struggling to make an underworld/underground type of world, and Idrk where to start

Hi! Thank you for turning to me! <3

Why underground?

I'd start by establishing why is it underground in the first place? Underground worlds usually develop due to extreme conditions on the surface, these could be the following:

Natural causes

Extreme cold

Extreme heat

Extreme pollution due to a natural disaster (eg: "an extreme sun storm destroyed the world's ozone layer", volcano eruption polluted the air)

Storms (typhoons, sandstorms, electrical storms, magical storm, ice storms)

Other beings

Extremely hostile animals or monsters (either developed naturally, man made, aliens, or other races from other planes)

Man made

Polluted air (from either smog, wars, a catastrophe that occurred)

Radiation

Fantasy

(pure rambling and brainstorming)

Maybe a god cursed humanity, that they can't look into the Sun anymore, or it burns them, so people moved underground. On this notion, it can be that everybody was cursed with some sort of vampirism.

A god stole the atmosphere or the light/Sun

The ground is hollow (and there is another sun inside the planet)

Other ideas

A plague occurred, and the cure is from the ground, in a form of a mineral, but it would have been hard to always excavate it, so they eventually just stayed underground.

Undergrounds and Extreme conditions from existing medias

(Some from the top of my head)

Silo (Show, 2023-): "Men and women live in a giant silo underground with several regulations which they believe are in place to protect them from the toxic and ruined world on the surface." - IMDB 8.1/10

Vaults from Fallout (show and video game series): Post-nuclear war America.

Metro 2033 (Video Game, 2010): "Man has fallen, struggling to survive within Moscow's metro." - IMDB 8.0/10

Snowpiercer (Show, and movie): Humanity started cooling the planet to fight global warming, but it failed, and Earth froze completely. The rest live on one train, that goes around and around. Not underground, but still a sealed world.

Matrix: The humans who woke up, live underground, away from hostile robots.

Dwarven Ruins (Elder Scrolls): Dwarves lived underground, and they had machines too.

If not the environment

Maybe your people were a different kind of people (fantasy race, alien race, new types of humans, synth humans, clones, robotic humans, etc), who were forced underground by another group. This would open up a lot of race, nationality, existential questions and politics which are delicate to handle, but I think it can be exciting.

They could be a race that is sensitive to sunlight, either their eyes or skin.

They can only eat a specific type of mineral/stone that is deep in the ground.

They can only eat a specific type of plant , that grows in caves.

They can only drink a specific type of water , that is found in caves.

Underground environment

Their direct environment also plays a factor in how they are shaped as a society. You don't have to apply all of these.

Resources

How much crucial resources do they have? (water, food, air) If they lack any of it, then it'll become a a valuable thing, and it might even become currency. (rambling: Like a world where everybody wears oxygens masks, and you pay by giving some of it to another person, that actually sounds cool.)

Do they have to go up for more? If yes, you already have a job or a faction established. They could rangers, runners, scavengers, etc.

Are they abundant is any of them? If yes, then that resource is not that valuable.

Ecosystem, flora and fauna

Are there any plants, trees, flowers, insects in this world? Here are some keywords:

Herbs, Mosses, Plants, Forests → Trees, Crops, Edible Plants, Medicinal Plans

Bestiary, Birds, Reptiles, Mammals, Insects, Fish, Mounts or familiars (What do they keep as pets?) Livestock, Sacred animals, spiders

Did these animals or plants adapt to underground life in any form?

Transportation and communication

What are the modes of transportation and communication? Some ideas of mine:

Tubes to use for message. Where you put your letter in a cylinder. Or they could use birds or bats too.

Minecarts to move stuff

Or do they use mounts, like donkeys or lamas? Or they could use robots too. (Dwarven Automatons from Elder Scrolls, or classic scifi robots from the surface, or even these could be native species.)

Light sources

They let the light in with mirrors, or windows.

Insects

Glowing trees or flowers

Time

If they are underground how do they tell the time, if it's day or night? What is something that still happen cyclically? Some ideas:

They have a giant clock (steampunk, fantasy os scifi, anything works or Is there an AI that manages this?)

The artificial lights change

The glowing insect or plants change colour based on day and night cycles

Visual Environment

Some ideas for the visuals, how this world can look.

To make it more natural, they made huge gardens in caves.

Is it a cave structure or is it completely artificial (Like the Vaults in Fallout)?

You can play with the proportions too: Like the spaces are narrow and very tall, because they are in fact cracks.

Here are some great visually designed environments I love and could help you too.

Dwemer Ruins from Elder Scrolls, concept art, screenshots and gameplays

Shindaerey North Quarry from Dishonored. Not underground, but there is a section of this location which is is very interesting. Living spaces and libraries between dark stone and huge cracks.

Vaults from Fallout There are good pictures of Vault 33, Vault 81, and amazing concept arts from Vault 87

Structure of Society

How do they view the surface

Do they just not think of it?

Are they brainwashed to believe it's dangerous and there is actually no threat?

How sealed off they are?

How do they think of sunlight? Is it worshipped, or villainized?

Is the surface is in their religion in some way?

I couldn't think of any more underground specific questions today. Here's what I could gather hope it'll helps <3

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[🔗Building a Diverse Culture] [����Elements of culture] [🔗Cultural Iceberg]

🗺️Geographic Distribution

Why knowing where your culture is important:

Enviroment ➡️ Materials from the enviroment ➡️ affect their clothes, food, weapons etc.

Enviroment ➡️ Certain resources are limited ➡️ plays into their values

Areas, planets where the culture is primarily found

Migration patterns throughout the world

Influence of the environment on their everyday lives

🍵 Values, Beliefs and Traditions

Values and Beliefs:

Core values and principles that guide the culture's behavior and decision-making

Moral and ethical codes that shape their interactions with other cultures and their environment.

Beliefs about the universe, spirituality, the afterlife, and the nature of existence.

Customs and Traditions:

Rituals, ceremonies, and traditions that are significant to the culture's culture

Celebrations, Festivals, holidays, or coming-of-age rituals.

Customs related to birth, marriage, death

Belief Systems and Religion:

Religious or spiritual beliefs practiced by the culture

Deities mythologies and legends

Rituals, ceremonies connected to their faith

sacred sites

👯Relationship and Communication

Social Structures:

Hierarchies and social classes within the culture

Systems of governance, including monarchies, democracies, councils, or communal decision-making. [see government template]

Gender roles, family structures

Interactions between different generations or age groups

Language and Communication:

Unique language(s) spoken by the culture

Dialects and variations within the language

Non-verbal communication, gestures

Written scripts, alphabets, or symbolic systems used for recording and transmitting knowledge.

Relationships and Interactions:

Protocols and etiquette for social interactions, greetings, and forms of address.

Values placed on community, cooperation, or individualism.

Attitudes towards outsiders, including hospitality, suspicion, or xenophobia.

Education, training, and knowledge transmission practices

🪐History and Origins

Mythology or creation stories related to the culture

Historical events that shaped their culture and identity

Moments of triumph, struggle, or transformation in their history.

Conflicts, wars, or alliances that influenced their development and interactions with other Cultures.

How do they prerve the past? (Art, oral traditions, written texts, artifacts, monuments ?)

Are there any guardians of historical knowledge? (historians, scholars?)

Historical Figures and Heroes:

Notable individuals who played pivotal roles in their history

Legendary figures of inspiration within their culture.

Stories and folklore surrounding these historical figures and their impact on the culture

Cultural Revivals (If there was any)

Periods of cultural revivalthat brought about significant artistic or intellectual growth

Factors that sparked these revivals, like social movements, political changes, natural disasters or technological advancements.

How much of these revivals are still affecting them today?

Where do they keep their cultural items?

Interactions with Other Ethnicities/Cultures:

Relations with other culture in the past (conflict, alliances, trade, etc.)

Cultural exchange, assimilation, or integration with other groups

Prejudices, stereotypes, or tensions between different culture bleeding from past events

Are they welcoming?

🎨Art and Architecture

Arts and Entertainment:

Describe their forms of artistic expressions: visual arts, music, dance, storytelling, theater, etc.

Cultural appreciation for literature, poetry, oral histories.

Clothing and Fashion:

Traditional clothing styles and attires specific to the culture, fashion trends

Materials, colors, or patterns commonly used in their garments

Dresscode, Clothing related to social status, ceremonies, events (symbolic accesories, wedding gown, mourning attires, etc.)

Symbolism or cultural significance of specific garments and accessories

Architecture and Built Environment:

Unique architectural styles, construction materials, design principles.

Landmarks, sacred sites, structures of cultural importance.

Adaptations to their homeworld's environment ,technological advancements in their architecture

🎙️ Economics and Technology

Economic Systems:

Modes of production, distribution, and trade

Economic practices (bartering, currency, communal sharing)

Attitudes (or even predujices) towards wealth, resources, material possessions.

Economic activities and industries prominent

Currency, barter systems

Technology and Advancements:

Technological prowess specific advancements

How their technology shapes their way of life and cultural practices

Interaction between traditional and advanced technologies

🍱 Food

Traditional dishes, cooking techniques, culinary customs

Staple foods, spices, ingredients

Rituals and etiquette associated with food preparation, sharing, and dining

Sacred abd holiday dishes.

Impact of environmental conditions on their culinary practices

🏦 Law and Leadership

Political systems or governing structures within the culture

Leadership roles, decision-making processes, and power dynamics

Forms of governance (monarchy, democracy, tribal council, etc.)

Conflict Resolution and Justice:

Methods of conflict resolution

legal systems

Cultural attitudes towards justice, punishment, and rehabilitation.

Traditional systems of governance, decision-making in matters of conflict

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Species - Races

Skin

Skin tones and colors,and variations within the Species

Distinct skin pigmentation: patterns, iridescence, or luminescence

(if so)Ability to change skin color , camouflage in response to the environment

Facial Features

Facial structures, including the shape of the eyes, nose, cheekbones, jawline

(If so) Additional organ variations (e.g., antennae, bioluminescent organs and features, etc.)

Facial markings, tattoos, and patterns that hold cultural significance

Body Structure:

Height and body proportions (limbs lengths, compact frames, muscular builds, etc.)

Additional limbs, unique skeleton and muscles suited to the environment

Hair Texture and Color:

Diverse hair types and textures (wavy, coily, scale hair, etc.)

Vibrant or unusual hair colors not found in humans, such as metallic hues or bioluminescent strands

Ability to change hair color and texture as a form of expression or adaptation

Hairstyles and its cultural “rules” (e.g. gender specific hairstyles, hair indicates love status, etc.)

Eyes

Unique eye shapes, sizes, such as multiple pupils , compound eyes, etc.

Diverse eye colors, including unique shades (e.g., glowing, kaleidoscopic, hologram, etc.)

(if so) Enhanced visual capabilities, such as infrared vision, telescopic vision, or the ability to see in different spectra, as a way of adapting to the enviroment

Extras and Features

Extra, or unique limbs, such as multiple arms, wings, tentacles, or prehensile tails

Specialized features, like claws, scales, exoskeletons

Features that provide advantages in specific environments (gills, webbed feet, heat resistance)

Ability to regenerate limbs, change appendage functionality, shapeshift or be invisible

Biomechanical augmentations, Cyberware limbs, cybernetic enhancements, genetic modifications

Health

Genetic diseases and conditions affecting this species/race

Life span

Natural Resistances against certain diseases, viruses or germs

Healing and metabolism rate variations

Allergies and sensitivities

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Creating a Space Station

Name and Location:

Name of the space station

Orbital location (e.g., around a planet, moon, or in deep space)

Any unique features or characteristics of the location

Background and Purpose:

Brief history and reasons for the station's construction

Primary purpose or mission of the station (e.g., research, colonization, defense, trade, mining, etc.)

Key organizations or entities involved in its establishment

Design and Structure:

Overview of the station's architectural design and layout

Different modules or sections of the station (e.g., living quarters, research labs, docking bays, etc.)

Key engineering feats or technological advancements used in its construction

Size and Population:

Dimensions of the space station (length, width, height)

Estimated population and demographics (humans, aliens, robots, etc.)

Capacity for expansion and accommodating future growth

Systems and Resources:

Life support and Resource systems: Air generation and filtration, Water purification and recycling, Waste management, Artificial gravity, Temperature and air pressure control, Radiation protection, Fire suppression systems, Medical supplies and tools, Food production, Maintenance and Repair tools and facilities

Energy source and storage: Solar power, Nuclear fusion, Advanced batteries, Fusion reactors, Harvesting solar flares

Living Quarters and Facilities

Description of residential areas (individual quarters, communal spaces, recreational facilities)

Water block

Medical facilities and healthcare services available

Education and training facilities for residents and their families

Scientific Research and Laboratories

Different types of laboratories and equipment available depending on the stations’s mission

Astronomical observatories, Biological Laboratory, Climate and Environmental Studies, Planet observation and Research, Rock Analysis Facility

Transportation and Docking:

Docking bays for spacecraft and shuttle services

Transportation systems within the station (elevators, maglev trains, etc.)

Maintenance and repair facilities for visiting spacecraft

Security and Defense:

Security measures and protocols

Defense systems against potential threats: Shielding technology, Defensive satellites & space drones, Cloaking Technology, Countermeasures (flares, countershots, etc), Intruder Detection Systems, Surveillance and AI protection, Protection by AI or Hacker from outside hacks, Self-Repair System

Security personnel and their roles and ranks

Communication and Information Systems:

Communication technology used for inter-station and interstellar communication

Data storage and retrieval systems

Access to networks anddatabases

Trade and Economy:

Types of goods and resources traded on the station

Cargo of the space station

Economic systems

Currency used

Marketplaces within the station

Social and Cultural Aspects:

Societal norms and cultural diversity among the station's residents

Recreational and entertainment facilities (cinemas, sports arenas, etc.)

Events or celebrations unique to the station's culture

Governance and Administration:

Station hierarchy and governing bodies (administrators, council, etc.)

Laws and regulations specific to the station

Interactions with external governing entities (planetary governments, interstellar alliances, etc.)

Exploration and Discovery:

Expeditions or missions launched from the station

Discoveries made during exploration and sample gathering efforts

Spacecrafts and vehicles associated with the station's exploration activities

Environmental Considerations:

Measures taken to mitigate the effects of microgravity or radiation on residents' health

Environmental controls and simulations for recreating gravity and natural environments

Preservation of ecosystems and biodiversity on the station (if applicable)

Emergency Response and Crisis Management:

Protocols for handling emergencies (fires, system failures, medical emergencies, etc.)

Emergency evacuation plans and escape pods

Training programs for emergency response teams

Relations with Other Space Stations or Entities:

Collaborative projects or joint initiatives with other space stations

Trade agreements or diplomatic relations with neighboring stations or colonies

Conflict resolution mechanisms for inter-station disputes

Notable Individuals or Figures:

Prominent leaders from the station

Accomplishments and contributions of notable residents

Astronauts, scientists, or pioneers who have called the station home

Challenges and Risks:

Environmental and technological risks faced by the station

Political and social tensions within the station's community

External threats and conflicts affecting the station's stability

Future Expansion and Development:

Plans for future expansion and upgrades (where are they gonna get the resources for this?)

Integration of new technologies, scientific advancements into the station's infrastructure

Long-term goals for the station

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Creating a SCHOOL

School Name and Location

Name of the school (origin, name changes, nicknames)

Geographical location (Any unique features or characteristics of the location?)

Description

Type of school: Which stage is this school is? (middle school, university, academy, etc. [🔗Educational stages from the world], or add your own system)

Identity

Motto, and purpose

Mascot, Symbol animal

Colors & Crest or Logo

Uniform description (if there’s any)

Reputation

School Background and History:

Founding year and founder(s)

Purpose and mission of the school

Historical events or notable moments in the school's past

School Architecture and Layout:

Description of the buildings and campus layout

Architecture style , architect

Any unique architectural features or magical elements

Building year, story and remodels

Special locations within the school (library with scrolls or holograms, potion laboratory, biolab, magic combat training yard, simulated battle arena,

Disability accommodations

Academic Subjects and Curriculum:

List of core subjects taught at the school (e.g., magic, advanced technology, history of the realm, etc.)

Elective or specialized courses available

Unique or exclusive areas of study offered

Studies

Cost of Education

Grading System

Schedule

Faculty and Staff:

Types of teachers or instructors present (e.g., wizards, scientists, mythical creatures, etc.)

Notable faculty members and their expertise

Support staff and their roles (librarians, caretakers, etc.)

Student Body:

Groups: Are there any type of groups, based on abilities, magic, personality or species enforced by the school? (e.g. Heroes vs Sidekicks, or Hogwarts houses, etc.) Example phrases you can use: guilds, clubs, professions, houses, leagues, groups, syndicate, etc. Are there ones that developed naturally amongst students?

Do these groups have their own space, or where they hangout regularly after shcool?

Total number of students and their demographics (species, age range, etc.)

Admission process and requirements

Student organizations or clubs available

Extra-Curricular Activities:

Sports teams or magical competitions

Clubs and societies for various interests

Annual events or festivals celebrated at the school

Meal times, meal qualities

Special Facilities or Resources:

Laboratories for conducting experiments or magical/Scifi research

Libraries containing ancient texts or futuristic databases

Training grounds or simulation rooms for practical training

School Rules and Regulations:

Code of conduct for students and staff

Punishments and disciplinary measures

Policies regarding magic usage, technology, or any other unique aspects

Security

Notable students:

Famous or influential individuals who graduated from the school

Their accomplishments and contributions to the world

Surrounding Community:

Relationship between the school and the local community

Impact of the school on the surrounding area

School Hierarchy and Governance:

Administrative structure (headmaster/headmistress, deans, etc.)

Governing bodies or councils responsible for decision-making

Funding source

Unique Features and Traditions:

Special ceremonies, rituals, or traditions practiced at the school

Magical or technological artifacts unique to the school

Potential Conflicts and Challenges:

Internal or external conflicts the school might face

Challenges related to the school's purpose or unique features

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CITIES

A full list of what a modern / sci-fi city needs. You can incorporate many elements into your fantasy city as well. Of course you don't need this many things, but sometimes it can help your story if you understand and think about how your world works.

Electricity and energy resources

If your city has electricity, or anything similar to it, it's worth considering where this energy comes from. Is it renewable energy, or not? Is it something else entirely? (Is it magic?) These buildings and facilities are usually located on the outskirt of cities.

Windmill Location: Flat planes, maybe even deserts. Tailor it: break up the structure of a today's windmill: e.g. what if they are way bigger, or people live in it, etc

Nuclear Power Plant Location: Anywhere, in space, under the water, in the sky, inside the terrain. Prompts: What about accidents? Secret labs inside the plant?

Storm Power Plant Location: Almost anywhere, in the sky, in space, on space ships, planes, etc. Further ideas: tornados, harvesting lightning, harvesting the power of the wind with fortified windmills, sun storms in space.

Water related power plants Using the energy of a flowing river,sea waves, or even a vortex.

Burning power plant Burning trash, coal, diesel, gases or your world's fuel. This can be very polluting in your world, which can add up to your worldbuilding: green activist wants this plant closed, people getting sick aournd the plant, etc.

Geaothermal Power Plant Using the planet's heat to generate energy. You can put this anwhere on your ground or under.

Solar Power Plants These need a lot of place. If you are also making a map, be sure to add these on places where they actually get sunlight. (Don't put them on the north side of a mountain.) prompts: what if somebody covers them on purpose?

Health, Life and Death

All health and mental health related facilities (even for pets). Tailor these to your worlds problems, diseases and conditions (e.g. cyberpsychosis in Cyberpunk 2077) You can put these fqacilities, together, or even in a very different location, for example a floating private clinic above the city. You can even use virtual worlds as a twist.

Hospitals and clinics General hospitals, clinics and private ones.

Doctor's office

Ambulance station

Cyberware repair clinic

Drug Rehabilitation Centers

Vets Vets for people's pets, you can even add robot vets, for robot pets.

Nursing Homes Home for the elderly.

Asylums Home for people with serious mental health problems.

Pharmacies Are these private? Are there black market versions? What medicines can you buy here?

Dentist Promp questions: Are there any unique procedures? Do people's teeth are different? What about dentists for different species?

Sanatorium These usually are in the nicest parts of a city in the outskirts. They do have big gardens too. It can be even in space too, or even virtually.

Morgue Story tips: you can include a place like this for investigations or horror elements.

Cemetry Before diving deep into this one, state how your people bury their loved ones. The method the whole cemetry. Here are some burial types from the world:- Leaving the body in nature (or space)- Embalming, and preserving- Leaving in water (or space), or let it sail away on a ship- Burning the body (by fire, or by sunfire), and placing the urns in a sacred place (space, ground, buildings, etc.)- Buring the body under ground

Crematorium Used if your people burn bodies.

Quarantine zone

Misc Essentials

As these are essentials, they can be targets in a conflict. This can help your story further.

Fire station

Water tower (and storage) If it doesn't come from a pshysically higher place.

Server buildings

Lighthouse

Transportation and Travel

Transportation can change a lot in a scifi high tech world. I often grab a real concept and put into a different enviroment. Train? Space - Train. Jetski? Sun wave - jetski.When building transportation, think about:- where these vehicles are stored- where you can access the service,- who repairs them and where- where do they go when they are no longer used. These types of transports all have office centers, and they are usually different corporations and companies.If the parking lots or hangars are abonded, it can be a place where homeless people gathered, and live.

Bus stations, depot, stops and repair garages

Spaceship (or airplane) ports, hangars and repair hangars Don't forget to add ports and hangars for military, trading and public transport spaceships.

Metro stations, metro depot

Taxi stations, depot

Ship ports On rivers, sea, ocean, or the sky. (for flying ships but not spaceships.) Don't forget to about military, trading and public transport. These ports can be just platfroms.

Parking lots Multi storey car park.

Rental Renting the vehicles you have in your city, spacehips, cars, ships, etc.

Travel agencies

Fuel stations gas stations for cars, taxies and buses, and fueal stations for spaceships, and ships.Prompts questions: Where are these located? Is there possibility of shortage?

Package receiving point (or drop point)

Warehouses (personal, corporations, cars, etc)

Housing & Homes

Housing is an interesting part of building a city. I advise you to look around in your enviroment, and in the world how people live in different countries. You can always twist these ideas by putting them into a different enviroments (e.g.: shipping containers as living space, in a frosty enviroment, and people use fur to cover the insides for insulation.)

Luxury flats, and houses

Middle class flats, and houses

Lower class flats, and houses

Huge flat blocks (all are the same, available for all classes)

Prebuilt houses (all are the same, available for all classes)

Houses made of different elements You can vary as you want, example: Mass Effect colonies

Shipping containers as homes

Discarded vehicles as homes

Shelters For people, sentient robots, animals, robot animals.

Hotels

Motels

Food and Plants

Questions: Where does food come from in your city? Is it from outside of the city, or does it have some facilities to create food? Where does that food go? How is the food situation in your city? Do people make food at home, or order, or eat prepackaged food?

Grain Processing Plant

Crop fields If you have crops, is there a fungi or incest that is destroying crops? Or an organization?

Restaurants

Cafés

Drive-ins

Fast food restaurant chains

Bakery

Pastry Factory or any factory that makes food that is in everybody's lives, out of the plant the city has on its crop fields.

Food Packaging Factories

Food Processing Plants

Green houses

Nature reserve

Plant nurseries

Ranches for livestock

Slaughterhouses (or syntethic meat producing facilities)

Pastures

Brewery What type of alcohol does the people drink? What are they med of? Are there traditions related to them?

Education, Science & Knowledge

What general education system does your city have? What subjects are there? At what age do usually people finish their studies?

Elementary school

Kindergarten

High School

University

Music School

Library

Science center

Research Facility

Museum

Conservatory

Entertainment and Services

Entertainment and Services are a big part of every day lives. How much fun people have in this city? How much time do people have? Does this have black and extreme sides? Are there regulations in place? Is there a disctrict just for party time or doe poeple do this all around the city?

Ferris-wheel

Bars and Pubs (eg. Vape Bar)

Skating rink (ice, scifi ice skate, etc)

Brothel

Arcade

Arena / Stadium (depends on the setting, and nature of the events held here)

Stripper bar

Dance studio

Barber

Beautician Explore every aspect, different species, and cyberware (if you have these in your world)

Gym

Amusement park

Spa

Aquapark

Fighting rings People, robots, animals, etc. Where is this ring? Are these illegal?

Aquarium

VR café

Circus

Theatre

Zoo

Bowling alley (or any other alley for this type of entertainment)

Racetracks Animals, robots. How much of are these legal? Are there any bets placed on the racers?

Communication

Where do people get their information? Is there internet in your city? What happens when somebody disrupts communication on purpose? Does people/ the government / corporation manipulate the media?

Post office

Media studios TV, Internet, Talk shows, VR, whatever media your cuty uses.

Radiotower

Community centre

Employment agency

Open Spaces

Where people can organize events.

Forum, Square You can include a statue or a monument.

Park (It's scifi or fantasy, you can add floating parks too.)

Skate park (or any other equivalent of extreme sport park in your world, e.g. solar surf park)

Religion & Politics

What religion do people practise? Are there any banned religions? What sacred spacse do they need for that? Are there any districts heavily influenced by one religion? Are their beliefs go against the city council's views? Is religion and politics are connected or not? How do religion and politics influence each other?

Parlament/city council

Mayor's office

Convent

Oracle

Religious spaces Buildings, parks, monuments

The Force and the Law

Military , Police and Law. Do these mix with religion or not?

Military headquarters

Military training centre

Military base

Shooting range (or archer range)

Police Station

Jail & Prison

Military vehicle and gadget repair

Courthouse

Lawyer's office

Market & Financies

What currency does your city use? Are there any undergound currencies? What items and resources can be currencies?

Bank

Shop franchises Apparel, jewelry, furnishing, stationery

Broker's office

Armor shop

Cyberware (or body enhancment) shop

Weapon shop

Market (farmer's , junk, flee, vehicles, etc.)

Black Market

Drug Den

Malls

Corporate Shops (workers can pay from their own salary)

Building & Production

What do people need? Is there a shortage of certain types of products, or oversaturation and overproduction?

Factory: Electronics devices

Factory: Furniture and cutlery

Factory: Home gadgets

Factory: Weapons

Factory: Military equipments

Factory: Vehicles Cars, spaceships, flying cars.

Mining operation

Construction Site

Waste

What types of wastes are produced in your city? Where do they go?

Sewage system Pipes, old pipes that are no longer in use, cisterns. Are there any people living down here?

Junkyard Regular junk, old spaceships, broken cars, broken machines, broken robots. Do people live here or not?

Selective Trash Sorter Facility If your city recycles.

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Government Worldbuilding

Description

Type Of Government (What is the system of government? Democracy? Dictatorship? Something else? Is it a matriarchy or patriarchy?) 🔗[List of forms of government]

Power Source and Power Structure

(How can someone beccome powerful? What do they need? What do people value in a political leaded?)

Law Enforcement (Is there a form of police? Is there a formal army? Is there a military? What is it like?) [🔗Law Enforcements by country] [🔗Types of Military Forces]

Sociopolitical (Does the government provide social assistance? Is there any centralized healthcare? Are there publicly run communications systems?)

Socioeconomical (How big is the gap between rich and poor? Is there a class system? Different levels of citizenship? Is there slavery? Is social mobility easy or hard?)

Laws (Is there any formal education? At what age do children start school? Is education available to all or only certain groups? Are different groups of people educated separately? Are most people literate or illiterate? What are schools like? What are the different types of schools for?)

Taxes (What is the system or taxation? What is the monetary system?)

Immigration

Privacy Ideologies

Elections

Political Parties

Electoral Process

Term Lengths

People

Criminal System (How are wrongdoers tried and punished? Are criminals common or rare?)

Populace (Do people trust the government? Do the majority of people approve of or disapprove of the government? Does the government spy on its enemies? Its people? )

Approval Ratings

International Relations

Civilian Life (What is a highly desirable job? What is a lowly job? What are some common jobs? Are relations with neighboring regions friendly or hostile? Is there any risk of civil war? Is there widespread conflict?)

Leaders ( What titles / formalities are used? Does the leader have special protection (Kingsguard, secret service?) [🔗Government types/titles name generator]

Groups (Are there professional guilds / institutes/ etc? How do you get into a professional guild? What benefits do you gain from being a member of a guild?)

Political figures

History

(How long has the system of government been in place?)

Founding Story

Flag/Symbol/Crest Design Story

Notable Wars (How long ago was the most recent war? How damaging was the most recent war? What was the cause of the most recent war?)

Holidays (Where does it come from? War event, political change, astral event -like a solstice-, survived a natural disaster, a notable event from the country's past)

[ultimate-worldbuilding]

Planet Worldbuilding

An "optimal" solar system contains 1 or 2 suns, and a big variety of planets. If you want to add diversity, add planets that are inhabitable, made of gas, earth like or dwarf planets. These are just tips, no rules.

Useful tools for this

[Donjon's planet creator] [Asgaar's map generator] [Inkarnate]

Template

Current name (and its meaning)

Original name (and its meaning)

Short description

Size

Type of planet (Gas Giant, Super-Earth, Neptune-Like, Terrestrial)

Role of the planet [more in depth here] -Mining Planet: extracting resources. -Archaeological Planet: studies and research -Post-Apocalypse Planet -Failed Colony Planet -Aesthetic Planet: Life is perfect, business is booming

Climate

Temperature

Atmosphere

Natural Disasters {Inspo}

Weather

Seasons

Water Content

Continents (if any)

Natural Resources

Landmarks & Locations

Time

Length of the day

Calendar system (if it’s inhabited)

Night Sky

Day Sky

Inhabitants (you can mention other finished sections from your world)

Population

Races

Creatures

Religions & Deities

Groups & Organizations

Languages

Towns

Astral

Sun(s)

Moons

Orbit

Visible Constellations

Nearby Planets

Asteroids

Space trash

History

Planet History

Inhabitants History

Evolution

Continents

Local name

Other names

Descriptions

Area

Shape

Population

Topography

Mineralogy

Bodies of water

Regional advantages

Regional disadvantages

Landmarks and Locations

Culture

Countries

Languages

Traditions

Governments

Society

Nature

Crops

Creatures

Floras

Climate

Temperature

Seasons

Humidity

Precipitation

Winds

Natural disasters

History

Formation

Discovery

Wars

Ruins