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World-Building at Lacuna Writers Room: From Basalt Palaces to Character Names

Christopher Grey and Danny DeLisle explore the layout and architecture of Adala, the Atlantis setting for their stories, envisioning a city built from basalt with opal and gold accents. The episode dives into the importance of detailed world-building for creating internally cohesive settings in fiction. They brainstorm names and backgrounds for their characters, specifically focusing on the twins who resemble Hermes, Apollo, and Orpheus. The hosts also elaborate on the balance between extensive world-building and leaving room for creativity within the narrative.

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Join Christopher Grey and Dannie DeLisle in the Lacuna Writers Room as they dive deep into world building and story crafting for their collaborative universe. This episode highlights the significance of creating a shared setting, the importance of B plots in both storytelling and game design, and offers practical insights into structuring narratives, including story beats and the super secret (not so secret) Marvel formula. They kick off Dannie's first story which will be all about Hermes.

Note: Now that we are moving into storybuilding, the stream will occur every other Sunday.

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Join us in the Lacuna Writer's Room as we dive deep into the creation of an epic fantasy setting in this compelling episode! Explore the intricate process of naming Atlantis, inspired by Akkadian language and mythology, and the careful design of its mythical land. Discover the complexities of fourth-dimensional magic, immortality, and the nature of gods. From the origins of mythical creatures like vampires to the balancing act between storytelling specifics and open-ended creativity, this discussion covers cultural references, ancient rituals, and the moral implications of mortals seeking godhood.

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Streaming every Sunday at 3 pm PT on YouTube and Twitch.

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