Urdr Blog

Guides, tutorials, and deep dives into the art of worldbuilding.

WritingContinuityChecklistSeries
12/13/2025
Continuity Checklist for Novel Series: Names, Dates, Geography, and Rules
A practical continuity checklist you can run every week to prevent series-breaking inconsistencies — with examples for writers and GMs.
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WorldbuildingFactionsPoliticsContinuityWorkflow
12/13/2025
Creating Factions: Motives, Flaws, and Secret Agendas
Design factions that feel alive — and keep them consistent as your world grows. Motives, flaws, resources, and relationships that drive plot.
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WritingConsistencyAIContinuityWorkflow
12/13/2025
How to Use Consistency Checks to Fix Plot Holes
Plot holes kill immersion. Learn a practical consistency-check workflow to catch contradictions early — before readers or players do.
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WritingContinuitySeries BibleWorkflow
12/13/2025
How to Build a Series Bible That Actually Prevents Continuity Errors
A practical series bible workflow: what to track, how to keep it updated, and how to stop contradictions from sneaking into your story.
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ContinuityWorkflowGame DevWriting
12/13/2025
Lore CI: Treat Your World Bible Like Code (and Stop Shipping Plot Holes)
A simple continuity workflow inspired by software CI: define canon, run consistency checks, and catch contradictions before they reach readers or players.
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TTRPGD&DAI ToolsDM TipsContinuity
12/13/2025
The Ultimate Guide to TTRPG Session Prep with AI
Stop spending hours prepping for sessions that go off the rails. Learn how to use AI tools like Urdr to prep smarter, not harder.
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ComparisonToolsSoftwareContinuityWorld Bible
12/13/2025
World Anvil vs. Campfire vs. Urdr: Which Tool is Right for You?
A practical comparison of the top worldbuilding tools in 2025 — focusing on continuity, structured data, exports, and real production workflows.
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Game DevWorldbuildingExportData
12/13/2025
World Bible as Data: A JSON-First Approach for Game Dev and Narrative Pipelines
Wikis are great for reading. Databases are great for shipping. Here’s how a data-first world bible unlocks exports, tools, and fewer lore regressions.
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WorldbuildingEconomicsRPG TipsContinuity
12/5/2025
5 Steps to Building a Believable Fantasy Economy
Stop using gold coins for everything. Build an economy with real constraints — and keep it consistent as your world grows.
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NPCsCharactersD&DContinuityTTRPG
12/5/2025
Generating Unique NPC Backstories in Seconds
Never get stuck on a generic NPC again. Generate memorable characters fast — and keep their facts consistent across sessions.
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GeographyMapsWorldbuildingContinuity
12/5/2025
The Geography of Fantasy: Biomes and Civilizations
Rivers don't split, and deserts don't sit next to swamps (usually). Ground your map in simple rules — and keep geography consistent.
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WorldbuildingMagic SystemsWriting TipsContinuitySystems
12/5/2025
How to Create a Hard Magic System That Doesn't Break Your Plot
Learn the 5 essential steps to building a consistent, rule-based magic system that enhances your story instead of creating plot holes.
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Campaign ManagementScalingD&DContinuityTTRPG
12/5/2025
From One-Shot to Campaign: Scaling Your World with AI
Started with a single village and now your players want a continent? Scale fast without burning out — and avoid continuity drift.
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WritingLorePlayer EngagementContinuityTTRPG
12/5/2025
Writing Lore That Players Actually Want to Read
Stop writing 20-page lore dumps. Deliver worldbuilding in bite-sized hooks — and keep canon consistent across sessions.
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