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Criar Mundos - Building Worlds A step-by-step guide for creating original settings and incorporating realistic details. Various resources and references. In English and Portuguese. http://criarmundos.do.sapo.pt/
Magical World Builder's Guide Suggestions for creating consistent magic themes for fantasy settings, as well as general world building advice and resources. http://www.web-writer.net/fantasy/
Timeline Generator A web-based application that creates generic random events for a nation or region. The user can specify the starting year, number of years, and events per year. http://www.fantasist.net/timeline.shtml
World Builder Projects Starting place for information on how to build an imaginary setting. http://hiddenway.tripod.com/world/
World Builders A website supporting a world building distance education course. Reference material, lessons, downloads, and sample worlds. http://curriculum.calstatela.edu/courses/builders/
World Building An example of designing a planet, from basic physical assumptions to geography to weather systems and archeological remains. http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/world_building
Worldbuilding Indexed links reviewed for their relevance to gamemasters. With additional information on conlangs, fantasy names, and fictional religions. http://www.bmarch.atfreeweb.com/Worldbuilding.htm