Tag: worldbuilding
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The Worldbuilding and Metaphysics of Saga of the Swordbreaker
Saga of the Swordbreaker is a science fantasy series. Guns and magic are abound. Yet we don’t see much discussion of them up to this point. Why? Because the technology is simply an extension of Chinese metaphysics. By understanding the metaphysics that underpin the universe, you immediately grasp how the higher technology works. A common…
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Building the World of Saga of the Swordbreaker
I can’t stand cultivation, progression, wuxia and xianxia fiction written by Americans. The blurbs describe fantastic adventures in exotic lands. But the setting is America, plus some elements of foreign culture and geography glued on top. The characters are Americans with funny names. The dialogue is American, occasionally peppered by foreign phrases. I don’t see…
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Metaphysics and Worldbuilding
Previously, I discussed how I plan to write the gap between East and West in my latest series, Saga of the Swordbreaker. One of the topics I touched upon was the difference in metaphysical paradigms between China and the West. Let’s go into greater detail in metaphysics and worldbuilding. This post isn’t about religion and…