r/WorldbuildingAdvice is a subreddit with 9k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses worldbuilding, maps, fantasy, writing, and characters.
This subreddit is not a community; it is a list of high-quality worldbuilding resources curated by /u/fattestrabbit.
Popular Themes in r/WorldbuildingAdvice
#1
Advice Requests
: "A Good Worldbuilding Guide for RPGs (Hierarchies, Bureaucracies, and more)"
9 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Useful Mapping Software and Links"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/WorldbuildingAdvice
#1
Worldbuilding
: "Simple Ideas for Worldbuilding Locations Part 1"
48 posts
#2
Maps
: "A Repeatable Process for Creating Great Regional Maps (with Example)"
27 posts
#3
Fantasy
: "How Fantasy fans interact with maps"
22 posts
#4
Writing
: "14 tips from Stephen King’s on Writing"
12 posts
#5
Characters
: "The 16 Personality Types Expressed Through Iconic Characters"
7 posts
#6
Resources
: "Characters, Encounters, Plots, Maps - Huge List of D&D Resources"
6 posts
#7
Culture
: "Cultural Iceberg - Building a More Believable Culture"
5 posts
#8
Names
: "donjon's Generators - Names, Worlds, Places, Treasures, and more"
4 posts
#9
History
: "The Wealthiest People of History & What They Would Make in Today's Dollars"
3 posts
#10
Magic
: "Defining and Designing Magic Systems for Your World"
3 posts
Flair Used in r/WorldbuildingAdvice
#1
Maps & Climates
: "A little info on aquatic geography"
28 posts
#2
General Advice
: "GRAPES - Six Aspects of Civilizations"
23 posts
#3
Visuals
: "This is how medieval toilets functioned"
22 posts
#4
Thought Provoking
: "Voting in the House of Blood"
20 posts
#5
Culture & Religion
: "A Guide to Asian Architecture"
16 posts
#6
Writing Focused
: "14 tips from Stephen King’s on writing"
11 posts
#7
Fauna & Flora
: "Different Eyes for Different Purposes"
9 posts
#8
Tabletop Focused
: "A Venn diagram of the three character class archetypes"
6 posts
#9
Magic & Science
: "Dwarven Folding Spear"
6 posts
#10
Other Resources
: "Organize Your Worlds/Projects - World Anvil Worldbuilding & RPG Campaign Management"
5 posts
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Last updated: August 26, 2026