A GUIDE TO GRIMDARK
beware of heroes, better to rely on your own judgment and your own mistakes -- frank herbert
WHAT IS GRIMDARK
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Grimdark’s name comes from the tagline for Warhammer 40K, a tabletop...
What is horror fiction? Horror is:
A broad genre of fiction that focuses on and involves frightening, creepy, dark or uncomfortable themes with the intent of inciting fear or anxiety in the targeted audience.
Including elements that incite fear, fright, disgust, and shock, or meant to elicit...
What is cyberpunk fiction? Cyberpunk is:
a genre of science fiction set in a lawless subculture of an oppressive society dominated by computer technology.
speculative scifi set in a future where computerized technology has in some way overpowered humanity.
This is a guide that defines the...
What is fantasy? Fantasy is:
a genre of imaginative fiction involving magic and adventure, especially in a setting other than the real world.
including elements of magic, strange creatures, fantastic beings, and/or imaginary worlds.
We all know what fantasy roleplays are all about. Some of...
comic fantasy
dark fantasy
fairy tale
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gaslamp fantasy
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heroic fantasy
high fantasy
historical fantasy
low fantasy
magipunk
modern fantasy
otherworld fantasy
science fantasy
shenmo
swords and planets
swords and sorcery
urban fantasy
weird west
wuxia
Need a career for a character in a MODERN setting? Never fear! We've compiled a list of potential job opportunities just for you! Feel free to comment and post your own suggestions as well to help make this list even better.
June 20, 2016: Added MORE JOBS! -Astaroth and Diana
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Need a career for a character in a FANTASY setting? Never fear! We've compiled a list of potential job opportunities just for you! Feel free to comment and post your own suggestions as well to help make this list even better.
June 13, 2016: Edited to remove some doubles and add some new...
Need a career for a character in a SCIFI setting? Never fear! We've compiled a list of potential job opportunities just for you! Feel free to comment and post your own suggestions as well to help make this list even better.
June 13, 2016: Updated to include all sensible, non-redundant...