Building Futuristic Worlds: A Comprehensive Guide to Crafting Transport Systems for Science Fiction and Fantasy Writing
Hey there! Here's yet another world-building article where I detail how to enrich your story world in unique ways. Transportation systems in fantasy, science fiction, and dystopian worlds often get overlooked when world-building. So let's go into some details about how a unique transportation system can be built
First, lets go over inspiration. Mixing different types of transport is an excellent way to get started creating something unique. To get pretty weird with the example, let's say we have a uni-cycle in a rolling bubble under the sea. The rider would have to cycle to move the bubble to its destination. Please don't ask me how they get in or out. A hatch at the top? Maybe the bubble exterior is gelatinous and can be walked through?
Next, let's go over geography. Different terrain will determine the type of transport you'll need to create. Got a vast mountain range? May I suggest teleportation? I'm not too fond of driving in high locations. Underground tunnels might work well too. Bonus points if the tunnels are unstable and cause conflict for your protagonist.
Now for the fun stuff: add unique and exciting elements to your transport system. In a fantasy world, you might have enchanted gargoyles pulling carriages through the sky. In science and fiction, hovercraft may shift between sky and underwater depending on traffic.
Finally, we'll talk about currency. Do you need one-time magical tokens to board earned through questing? Or do you have to buy your ticket with the meager credits you get from your job at the sardine factory? Please don't ask why we have a sardine factory in a sci-fi environment. I'll add that to the list of things I need to figure out.
In conclusion, it's your world; do what you will with it. Take or leave the sardines. Mix and match if you need inspiration. Think about why this transport is required. What purpose does it serve? Who needs to use it? Bonus question, what would make it the worst way someone might get around but still has to? What would make it the most magical experience hardly anyone gets to have? Those are some things you might want to think about. Happy world-building.
I wrote an incredibly long article about how people are developing relationships with Chatbots and how this isn't as out of character as we think human nature can be.
Trigger Warnings: Discussions of Bullying, Deviant from the norm human sexual behavior, Brief Mentions of DV and assault, as well as discussions of death and Grief.
I published it on Medium and I hope you all like it. It looks into the early 2000s, how they framed different forms of parasocial relationships, and how subjects like parasocial relationships with objects are understudied in a time when we all have access to objects that can talk back to us.
I am also editing the audio recording I made of this article to publish in an audio format in the near future.
What bit of future tech that you seen in a movie would you like to have in real life
Food replicator from Star Trek.
Yes, obviously there is a joy to cooking that cannot be replaced. However, I have roommates and don’t have the luxury of being able to spend hours in the kitchen without being a huge asshole. So, I would love a device that will make me anything I want and never have to go to the grocery store again unless I really want to.
The most recent industry annoyed with the utilization of artificial intelligence AI: Fashion
It maintains that guideline should safeguard models so brands and offices don't utilize artificial intelligence to make advanced imitations without their assent.
Last week, the style world slid on New York City for New York Design Week (NYFW). The semiannual occasion praised the best in the business and displayed the most sultry patterns for the season. NYFW is a monstrous currency creator for the city and the style business overall. By and large, the occasion gets a faltering $600m yearly....
This will be my 2nd time redoing this picture. But this time I did it from the bottom up, instead of editing on the old bones. You can really see how I've processed from 2020 - 2021 - 2023. And my idea of what the entire picture can be is much broader now.
Happy 65th Birthday!
Since July 29th, 1958
You've come a long way baby - from your first steps!
(a - HUGE LEAP!)
May this year be happy, and healthy,
and may your days be filled with wonder, and delight!
Thank you for giving us the stars!
Thank you for letting us - dream - without anything holding us down!
Thank you for your excellence and pursuit of improvement.
(Our Chairman attended grade school,
with the niece of one of the Apollo 1 crew.)
He has said that if it wasn't for his asthma, he would have applied
to astronaut school.
Keep being AWESOME NASA!
To the folk at science.nasa.gov/ - "Congrats!"
EAT CAKE and DREAM IT TOO!