Subreddit rules check
r/worldbuilding
Can you promote here?
Promotion is allowed only with moderator permission (or inside designated threads). A short, honest modmail before posting costs two minutes and functions as a safe-conduct pass; skipping it is the most common avoidable removal.
From the rules · Must include the required context and add a flair — posts missing context or flair are frequently removed.
Links
The rules clearly allow links. A plain-text mention still often outperforms a URL from a young account.
What this community rewards
Dominant post formats: showcase, discussion, guide
Headline: short, descriptive. Use first person for project posts, third person for lore excerpts. Typical posts are mid-length with clear context (use the sub's context template), include flair and images/maps when relevant. Tone: constructive, curious, and helpful. Upvotes go to original art, well-explained settings, practical guides; low-effort/no-context or off-topic posts get removed.
Arriving in the local format matters: cross-posting the same text everywhere reads as tourist instantly. The wider method is in the Reddit playbook.
Classified mechanically from the community's published rules and recent top posts, last checked August 2026. Rules change and moderators have the final say: verify at r/worldbuilding's rules page before posting anything that matters.
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