Is world building a meme? Like does anyone genuinely enjoy having

ASoIaF doesn't really do that though. The setting is gradually revealed through the experiences of the characters.

World building is nice when it's done in a subtle way that actually relates to the plot. If it's just pointless exposition, it really isn't necessary.

>>8875909
Necessary for what?

>>8875195
Yes, weirdly, it turns out many people enjoy reading about creatively conceived worlds with interesting lore and history.

I like worldbuilding when there's some hook to it, like if it's supposed to imagine cultural clashes or metaphysical novums. 'What-if'-scenarios basically. I get pretty triggered by expository padding for its own sake, especially when it isn't done in service for a good story anyway. GRRM isn't as bad, because he just makes it up as he goes along and doesn't dwell on the details anyway.

>>8875195
mainstream litcucks have no imagination, so they bitch about sff's "learning curve" waaa i LITERALLY can't imagine anything other than New York and women with stupid beanie hats lmao

Meaning is a meme people can do whatever the fuck they want

>>8875195
>Is world building a meme?

Yes.

Like most everything in fantasy, there was like two people in history who could do it well.

The rest of it is just socially awkward neckbeards who use it to channel their ocd into something that resembles production.

>>8876592
neccessary to do at all. I have no idea where the hell anyone is in Dragonheart but it good book.

>>8876853
Let me guess, one is Tolkien and the other guy is some other faggot
In both cases you're wrong because Tolkien is just as shit and pathetic as GRRM

>>8876853
>>8877250

How about Terry Pratchett? The fun part about his world-building is how phenomenally ridiculous the whole thing is, which makes it a lot of fun.