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Conworlds can be as complex as entire fictional worlds/planets or even solar systems, to as simple as fictional single kingdoms/nations or even cities. Many conworlds feature [[fictional language]]s, and almost all include [[conculture|fictional peoples]]. | Conworlds can be as complex as entire fictional worlds/planets or even solar systems, to as simple as fictional single kingdoms/nations or even cities. Many conworlds feature [[fictional language]]s, and almost all include [[conculture|fictional peoples]]. | ||
Conworlds are sometimes created just for fun and as an art form in itself, but more commonly used as a background for literature, film, TV or [[role-playing game]]s. The latter application requires an especially broad and deep elaboration of the world because the characters' actions are not scripted, and it is unpredictable what they will do and where they will go next. | |||
''Conworlding'' is the act of creating a conworld for its own sake rather than to accompany a piece of media meant for public consumption, the latter is typically termed ''worldbuilding'', though the two ideas overlap. A conworlder may share their creations online in the form of pseudo historiography or in-universe myths, and may even write stories set in their conworld. Audience or not, a conworlder acts as both author and the sole audience member worth pleasing, while a worldbuilder seeks to entertain others first and foremost. It may help to think of such conworlds as a fantasy novel with only appendices, or a fan wiki for a franchise that doesn't exist. | |||
==See also== | |||
*[[:Category:Conworlds]] | |||
[[Category:Conworlds|*]] | [[Category:Conworlds|*]] | ||
[[Category:Terminology]] | |||
Latest revision as of 16:47, 18 June 2025
A conworld is a constructed (fictional) world, such as a fantasy world, a science fiction universe, or an alternative timeline.
Conworlds can be as complex as entire fictional worlds/planets or even solar systems, to as simple as fictional single kingdoms/nations or even cities. Many conworlds feature fictional languages, and almost all include fictional peoples.
Conworlds are sometimes created just for fun and as an art form in itself, but more commonly used as a background for literature, film, TV or role-playing games. The latter application requires an especially broad and deep elaboration of the world because the characters' actions are not scripted, and it is unpredictable what they will do and where they will go next.
Conworlding is the act of creating a conworld for its own sake rather than to accompany a piece of media meant for public consumption, the latter is typically termed worldbuilding, though the two ideas overlap. A conworlder may share their creations online in the form of pseudo historiography or in-universe myths, and may even write stories set in their conworld. Audience or not, a conworlder acts as both author and the sole audience member worth pleasing, while a worldbuilder seeks to entertain others first and foremost. It may help to think of such conworlds as a fantasy novel with only appendices, or a fan wiki for a franchise that doesn't exist.
