Welcome to Your WorldForge Setup! QUICK CHECK LIST THEN 5 Minute set-up Guide Next!
Congratulations on getting WorldForge! This wizard will walk you through the essential steps to start building your world. You can work through these steps in order, or jump to what excites you most. REMEMBER this is YOURS, Make a beautiful or terrible world, its okay, you can start over and do what you like.
✅ Setup Checklist
Step 1: Explore the Example World
- [ ] Browse the Aethermoor example entries in each database
- [ ] Notice how entries link to each other (cultures → languages, characters → cultures)
- [ ] Read the example conlang Kor'aelin to see a complete language structure
- [ ] Check out the example character Polly Fizzlewing to see how all properties connect
Why this helps: Understanding the example structure shows you how to build your own interconnected world.
Step 2: Choose Your Starting Point
Pick ONE of these paths based on what excites you most:
Path A: Start with a Culture (Recommended for beginners)
- [ ] Go to the Cultures database
- [ ] Create your first culture (e.g., "Mountain Dwellers," "Desert Nomads," "Sky Pirates")
- [ ] Fill in their core values, customs, and aesthetics
- [ ] Then create their language, homeland, and key characters
Path B: Start with a Language (For conlang enthusiasts)
- [ ] Go to the Constructed Languages database