WISE RPG: A System For Worldbuilding and Storytelling (0-5)

Name: WISE RPG: A System For Worldbuilding and Storytelling (0-5)
Rating: 4.4 (15 reviews)

Organize your worlds, conquer procrastination, and master stress-free gaming. (WISE RPG Levels 0-5)

Created byTrent Ford

Last updated 12/2024

English

What you'll learn

How to organize your ideas and conquer procrastination
Techniques for stress-free gaming and worldbuilding
The fundamentals of Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) for RPGs
Practical skills in three essential areas: System Management, Creativity Management, and Self Management

Course content

9 sections • 99 lectures • 4h 37m total length

Welcome1:57
Explore why's RPG, a system agnostic worldbuilding framework, for immersive storytelling and organized thinking. Conquer procrastination, stress-free gaming, and confident creative output.
Download Your Kit0:03
Your Session Zero (Part 1) - Download, Install, and Setup Obsidian5:53
Your Session Zero (Part 2) - Exercise15:20
Tutorial1:28
Obsidian How-To0:08
Discussing operating systems for your writing environment0:49
Next Steps0:03

Intro to Obsidian0:30
Obsidian How-To0:31
Learn Obsidian basics and moving notes through settings, command palette, keyboard shortcuts, and plugins, with session zero exposure and tips for opening vaults, side panels, tags, and view tabs.
Understanding Side Panels in Obsidian0:39
Explore how to use and customize the left and right side panels in Obsidian, including how to expand, collapse, and arrange content with visual examples.
Opening the Obsidian Settings Menu0:28
The Obsidian Command Palette0:18
Understanding Tabs in Obsidian0:54
Creating a Note0:20
Create a note any time by opening a new tab and clicking create note, or pressing Ctrl+N; on Mac, use Command+N and click create new note in inbox folder.
Opening a Note0:07
Open via Quick Switcher0:27
Open via quick switcher to search by name and open files quickly, using a new tab, go to file, or Ctrl O; browse to biome and open it.
Open via Obsidian Links0:17
Open via Obsidian Files Pane0:14
Open via Obsidian Search Pane0:19
Put a note in Reading View mode0:34
Learn how to place a note in reading view and switch to edit mode using the pencil icon, keyboard shortcuts, or more options, ensuring editing safety.
Pin a Note0:26
Moving Files0:28
Obsidian Shortcuts0:40
Custom Hotkeys0:19
How to See all Tags0:13
List of Tags0:25
Tag Organization0:28
Obsidian Plugins0:52
List of Community Plugins0:31

Idea-Freewrite-Rewrite4:46
Using Markdown (basics)3:08
Markdown Cheat Sheet0:37
Level 2 Practice
Understanding and Overcoming Writer's Block1:38
Conquering Blank Page Syndrome3:14
Neurotypical Modeling Inability or Personality Modeling Inability1:28
Examine neurotypical and personality modeling inability, and explore theory of mind differences in neurodivergent experiences, while learning to use character sheets to predict actions in fiction and tabletop role-playing games.
Stage Changing Dysfunction0:48
Waning Interest0:56
Scope Intimidation1:02
Executive Dysfunction or Executive Functioning Temporarily Down1:09
Competing Priorities0:43
Lack of Research or Lack of Understanding1:10
Identify gaps in knowledge to overcome writer's block and map unknown unknowns. Use rubber ducking, focused reading, notes, and targeted discussions to write with clarity.
Perfectionism and its effect on writing2:06

The Worldbuilder's Caveat0:44
Worldbuilder's Disease0:43
Iceberg Method4:24
Conservation of detail4:09
Systematized Creativity Series0:44
Resources Provided in Kit0:11
Adopt-a-Planet11:44
Adopt a planet guides you to build a world by selecting images, naming, and assigning status, species, and quirks with the planet basic template, plus example solar system layouts.
Continent Fixer-Upper10:32
Country and State Builder14:48
Community Concerns - Community Builder Process6:44
Character Design and Creation8:03

General Campaign Creation Process0:07
Concept and Hook4:46
Making a Campaign Outline7:33
Basics of Narrative Structure2:45
The 5 room dungeon4:42
Campaign Creation Best Practices0:52
Run a Session Zero1:31
Plan ahead3:03
Blending Story, Exploration, Combat, Role-playing, and Puzzles1:56
Improvising and Adapting1:23
Backpocket Sidequests and Boundaries- Preparing for the Unexpected1:20
Respect Player Agency1:36
Using Canvas to help make maps0:28
Fantasy Maps based on real maps
Using Vintage Maps as a base for your game maps

Understanding Ideas behind PKM1:30
Quick Rundown on making notes (Part 1 - Video)13:47
Quick Rundown on making notes (Part 2 - Article)1:01
Metanotes2:47
Walkthrough of the Creator's Kit1:17
Dynamic Organization versus Rigid Organization2:01
Pulling your PDFs and other files into the Creator's Kit (Part 1 - Article)0:57
Pulling your PDFs and other files into the Creator's Kit (Part 2 - Video)14:21
Learn how to import and link game PDFs into the Creator's Kit, extract the table of contents, headings, and page-specific content to create a searchable drop-in adventure.
Attachments in the Kit1:28

Writing Tendecies Archetypes2:47
Relational Thinking1:08
Notemaking and Knowledge Management Better Practices0:58
Learning By Example3:22
Using Daily Notes7:42
Explorations of Obsidian Canvas0:27
Obsidian Canvas Showcase15:44
Exploring Canvas as a Workspace or Desk16:06
Explore obsidian canvas as a thinking workspace with a desk, wall, scratch pad, and emoji icons to organize daily notes and data view tasks for worldbuilding.

Requirements

Computer profiency usage is helpful, but I will walk you through how to use the only tools you use in the course.

Description

Unlock the Power of Worldbuilding with WISE RPG

Are you ready to take your tabletop gaming to the next level? Introducing WISE RPG: Worldbuilder's Immersive Storytelling Environment for Role-Playing Games. This comprehensive course is designed for game masters, writers, and storytellers who want to create rich, immersive worlds and compelling narratives.

In this course, you'll learn:

How to organize your ideas and conquer procrastination
Techniques for stress-free gaming and worldbuilding
The fundamentals of Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) for RPGs
Practical skills in three essential areas: System Management, Creativity Management, and Self Management

WISE RPG is system-agnostic, meaning you can apply these techniques to any role-playing game system or even collaborative storytelling projects. Whether you're a novice GM or a seasoned worldbuilder, this course will help you write better, think faster, and create with more confidence.

What you'll get:

Step-by-step guidance on using Obsidian, a powerful tool for organizing your ideas
Character creation tips and worldbuilding techniques
Time management strategies and solutions for common creative roadblocks
Templates and resources to streamline your worldbuilding process

I have provided a large backlog of research in the kit of 50,000+ words across over 200 different notes including the following areas: biomes, government types, all kinds of names, information about communities, and character traits. They are for your usage as you build your worlds.

By the end of this course, you'll have a personalized system for managing your creative ideas, a toolkit for building immersive worlds, and the skills to run engaging, stress-free gaming sessions.

Don't let your brilliant ideas get lost in the chaos of creation. Join us in WISE RPG and transform your storytelling today!

Who this course is for:

tabletop gaming enthusiasts
game masters
aspiring creative writers

WISE RPG: A System For Worldbuilding and Storytelling (0-5)

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Course content

Level 0 - Intro8 lectures • 26min

Level 1 - Using Obsidian22 lectures • 10min

Level 2 - Getting You Writing13 lectures • 23min

Level 3 - Systematized Creativity11 lectures • 1hr 3min

Level 4 - Crafting Campaigns15 lectures • 32min

Level 4 - Understanding PKM9 lectures • 39min

Level 5 - Self Management7 lectures • 26min

Level 5 - Making Notes8 lectures • 48min

Level 5 - Ethics and Design Choices6 lectures • 12min

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