Worldbuilding with AI: generate, then curate

Use AI to stress-test your world's rules and economy, then record decisions in your bible.

Steps

1. Write the world's core rules yourself (magic cost, technology limits, politics).
2. Ask an AI to find loopholes and consequences of those rules.
3. Record only what you decide in World Anvil, Campfire or Obsidian.
4. Use image tools for private mood boards; check usage rights before publishing any image.

Copy-ready prompts

Here are my magic system's rules: [rules]. As a skeptical reader, list 10 loopholes or consequences a clever character could exploit, and 5 ways it would change daily life and the economy.

Tools for this workflow

• World Anvil: Deep fantasy/sci-fi worldbuilding with maps and histories.
• Campfire: Building a series bible with characters, places and lore.
• Obsidian: A private, linkable series bible stored as plain files.
• ChatGPT: Brainstorming, outlining, critique and a custom GPT loaded with your style sheet.
• Midjourney: Mood boards, character references and concept art.

AI output can be wrong. Check facts and keep final prose in your own voice. See using AI responsibly.