Summer Camp 2023 Whiteboard

The Whiteboard

I set out with the challenge of seeing if I could make all 40 articles relate to each other, including the wildcard prompts.

To achieve this, I made very excellent use of the whiteboard system. Here is the master whiteboard for all 40 of my 2023 Summer Camp articles.

You'll want to zoom out to about 40% or so for best "overall" view.

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Event Name

Summer Camp 2023

Author

Moonlight Bard

Progress

Copper Power

10 out of 8

125%

125%

Silver Frontier

10 out of 8

125%

125%

Gold Relics

10 out of 8

125%

125%

Diamond Communication

10 out of 8

125%

125%

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All Articles

40 out of 32

125%

125%

Copper Power

8 Prompts

2 Wild Card Prompts

Theme Description

The first theme is Power! Power can be understood in many different ways—from the political power or influence some organizations or people can have, to the energy that fuels tech or magic. But whatever it is, power creates agency through a cycle of weaknesses, needs, and actions, which can deeply affect how your world looks! After all, when something or someone powerful takes action, the consequences can usually be felt far and wide.

My Goal

Silver Frontier

8 Prompts

2 Wild Card Prompts

Theme Description

A frontier, in its modern usage, usually refers to areas that are at the edge of things. A military frontier is often the front line or a political border. A scientific frontier is the edge of what is known. And an explorational frontier (like the Final Frontier in Star Trek) is the border between known and uncharted territory. These are very dynamic and fast-changing areas of your world that you can use to add more life and conflict to your setting! If you are writing about geographical frontiers and swathes of land considered “unexplored”, but which are in fact inhabited by independent sapient species or different cultures, we suggest being very careful as this can potentially slip into a problematic colonial narrative. If in doubt, and especially if you intend to publish your setting, use sensitivity readers.

My Goal

Gold Relics

8 Prompts

2 Wild Card Prompts

Theme Description

The past may be gone, but its influence can be felt everywhere in the present. The traditions, legends, and items which are preserved after centuries represent what society considers important; that can beautifully illustrate a culture’s values! History is also used quite often as a justification for political or religious actions, which shows the intrinsic power that history has. When we talk about “relics” as this week’s theme we don’t mean just physical objects, but also traditions, people, cities, and generally anything that is old but still exists in some way in the present.

My Goal

Diamond Communication

8 Prompts

2 Wild Card Prompts

Theme Description

Communication is essential for… well, for everything! From interpersonal relationships to diplomacy and war, communication makes the world work—or not work, if handled poorly. And when it comes to worldbuilding, the flow of information is a great storytelling tool, especially to add intrigue and mystery to your stories! Communication and language can also help reinforce the themes of your world: if secrecy is important, it will probably be full of secret codes. And of course, thinking about logistics (which is just another part of communication) and isolated communities can add even more depth to your world!

My Goal

Prompts

Copper Power

Prompt 1

Organization

A POWERFUL ORGANIZATION

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Prompt 2

Settlement

A SEAT OF POWER (OF ANY KIND!)

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Prompt 3

Material

A RESOURCE THAT PROVIDES FUEL OR POWER

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Prompt 4

Species

AN ANIMAL ASSOCIATED WITH, OR SYMBOLIZING, POWER

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Prompt 5

Ethnicity

A CULTURE THAT HAS SUFFERED UNDER THE RULE OF A STRONGER NATION

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Prompt 6

Military Conflict

A CONFLICT BETWEEN TWO UNEQUAL POWERS

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Prompt 7

Rank/Title

THE TITLE & RESPONSIBILITIES OF AN IMPORTANT PERSON

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Prompt 8

Natural Law

A DESTRUCTIVE NATURAL OR SUPERNATURAL ELEMENT

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Wild Card Prompt 9

Species

A SPECIES KNOWN FOR ITS MISCHIEVOUS PERSONALITY

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Wild Card Prompt 10

Tradition/Ritual

A POPULAR SUMMER TRADITION THAT INVOLVES ART AND CREATIVITY

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Silver Frontier

Prompt 1

Geography/Location

AN UNCLAIMED, UNREGULATED, OR LAWLESS REGION IN YOUR SETTING

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Prompt 2

Settlement

A SETTLEMENT AT THE LIMITS OF THE “KNOWN” OR “CIVILIZED” WORLD

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Prompt 3

Select Type

A JOB THAT TAKES ITS PRACTITIONERS TO REMOTE OR FARAWAY PLACES

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Prompt 4

Species

AN ANIMAL FOUND IN A NON-POPULATED AREA

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Prompt 5

Species

A USEFUL PLANT FOUND IN A WILD AREA OF YOUR WORLD

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Prompt 6

Material

A MATERIAL OR NATURAL RESOURCE THAT COMES FROM A DANGEROUS LOCATION

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Prompt 7

Character

A CHARACTER DRIVEN BY WANDERLUST OR THE DESIRE TO EXPLORE

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Prompt 8

Tradition/Ritual

A CUISINE FROM A SPARSE, BARREN, OR REMOTE REGION IN YOUR WORLD

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Wild Card Prompt 9

Building

AN ICONIC BUILDING OR LANDMARK REPRESENTING A LOCATION

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Wild Card Prompt 10

Document

A LETTER SENT IN SECRET BY A WELL-KNOWN PERSON IN YOUR WORLD

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Gold Relics

Prompt 1

Tradition/Ritual

A TRADITION OR BEHAVIOR CONSIDERED OLD FASHIONED

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Prompt 2

Item

AN ITEM OF GREAT CULTURAL OR RELIGIOUS SIGNIFICANCE TO A PEOPLE IN YOUR WORLD

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Prompt 3

Settlement

AN ANCIENT CITY THAT IS STILL INHABITED TODAY

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Prompt 4

Character

A HISTORICAL FIGURE STILL VENERATED TODAY, AND WHY

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Prompt 5

Profession

A PROFESSION THAT HAS BEEN RENDERED OBSOLETE

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Prompt 6

Myth/Legend

A CHILDREN'S TALE OR SONG BASED ON A REAL EVENT

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Prompt 7

Species

A SPECIES NOW CONSIDERED EXTINCT

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Prompt 8

Ethnicity

A HISTORICAL CULTURE WHOSE INFLUENCE IS STILL FELT TODAY

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Wild Card Prompt 9

Tradition/Ritual

A CEREMONY THAT REPRESENTS A TRANSITION OR TRANSFER

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Wild Card Prompt 10

Natural Law

A RARE NATURAL PHENOMENON THAT MOST PEOPLE LOOK FORWARD TO

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Diamond Communication

Prompt 1

Vehicle

A METHOD USED TO CARRY GOODS OVER LONG DISTANCES

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Prompt 2

Technology

A SYSTEM TO SEND MESSAGES BETWEEN DISTANT PLACES

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Prompt 3

Language

A FORM OF SILENT COMMUNICATION

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Prompt 4

Organization

AN ORGANIZATION FOR WHICH RECRUITING OR PROSELYTIZING IS IMPORTANT

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Prompt 5

Species

A SPECIES WITH AN UNUSUAL FORM OF COMMUNICATION

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Prompt 6

Character

A CHARACTER WHO EXCELS IN MANIPULATING OTHERS THROUGH COMMUNICATION

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Prompt 7

Document

AN IMPORTANT PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT THAT ONE PERSON ADDRESSED TO MANY

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Prompt 8

Building

A BUILDING OR LANDMARK USED FOR, OR ASSOCIATED WITH, COMMUNICATION

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Wild Card Prompt 9

Character

A CHARACTER WHO PREFERS TO LURK IN THE SHADOWS

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Wild Card Prompt 10

Condition

A “NEGATIVE” CONDITION THAT HAS HIDDEN ADVANTAGES

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Article Staging

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