r/WorldbuildingAdvice is a subreddit with 8k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice 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)"
5 posts
Popular Topics in r/WorldbuildingAdvice
#1
Worldbuilding
: "Simple Ideas for Worldbuilding Locations Part 1"
48 posts
#2
Maps
: "Here are some Maps I made with a random terrain generator in Excel! (Tutorial in the comments)"
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
3 posts
Flair Used in r/WorldbuildingAdvice
#1
Visuals
: "This is how medieval toilets functioned"
19 posts
#2
Thought Provoking
: "Voting in the House of Blood"
17 posts
#3
General Advice
: "GRAPES - Six Aspects of Civilizations"
13 posts
#4
Maps & Climates
: "A little info on aquatic geography"
10 posts
#5
Fauna & Flora
: "Different Eyes for Different Purposes"
7 posts
#6
Writing Focused
: "14 tips from Stephen King’s on writing"
7 posts
#7
Tabletop Focused
: "A Venn diagram of the three character class archetypes"
6 posts
#8
Culture & Religion
: "A Guide to Asian Architecture"
5 posts
#9
Meta
: "How fantasy fans interact with maps"
2 posts
#10
Magic & Science
: "Dwarven Folding Spear"
2 posts
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Last updated: July 6, 2026