New Year's Resolutions 2024

Devin's Favorite Articles

1

Nomads of Mercury by nnie (Ethnicity Special Category)

I really enjoyed this article about a people inhabiting Mars; it gave just enough information to make you want to go delving into other parts of the world, and made great use of summaries in tooltips. Plus, the cute little illustrations were to die for! And while I'm not usually an insect person, I'd take a Walker on my space journey any day.

2

Sarastran by mezzopatricia (Ethnicity Special Category)

In this article, I appreciate the depth of detail into each of the different aspects of life in this culture. My favorite thing was the rite of weighing the deceased's heart against the weight of a golden feather - and the plot hook of people who've left the faith/culture thinking that maybe the practice is rigged!

3

Shurrans by Kbence (Ethnicity Special Category)

A nice article setting up an interesting ethnicity for the author's novel. I was most intrigued by the idea of the Gardeners.

4

Imperial Citizens by AmélieIS (Ethnicity Special Category)

The article content is a fun romp and worth a read, but moreso I favorited this one to go back and admire the beautiful layout! I'm definitely going to go on a deep dive for layout ideas for current and future worlds, because it's a visual treat.

5

Testimonial 2.49-A by Elspeth87 (Technology Special Category)

Another simply beautiful layout (what can I say, I'm a sucker). But the piece of technology is great - something I wish we had here on Earth in 2024!

6

Tantalus by Lady Grayish (Technology Special Category)

Super fun, quick read - written in the format of a journal entry, it's the tale of an experiment gone wrong, but it leaves you wanting to know more about what happened.

7

Illusionist's Magemark by Myth-X (Spell Special Category)

This is the sort of spell that gives flavor - not that it couldn't have it's serious uses as well, but the simple mischief it inspires would make it perfect for any character who just needs to get into some trouble.

8

Alone Together by SpyglassRealms (Prose Special Category)

A bit of expository prose that gives you a nice intro to a really neat sci-fi universe!

9

Those That May Vanish by Jarhed (Profession Special Category)

Just enough brutal humanity imbued into a practical profession for any world to make it a super interesting read.

10

Wax Wing Season 1 by Usurperkings (Plot Special Category)

Wow? Just...wow. The detail and the work that went into this is stunning. It looks like a year of work, and I can't wait to delve into the world and the details.

11

Conferrence by Catoblepon (Natural Law Special Category)

A really neat article on how different schools of magic funtion in the author's world.

12

Rock Wettening by Zpires (Ritual Special Category)

Very appropriate for a New Year's Challenge, we have a super creative ritual for the author's world where the people write their new year's resolutions on rocks that get washed away later - definitely worth a read.

13

Crown Time Drain by Scalenex (Condition Special Category)

A very interesting take on the long lives of elves!

14

Mistglare Station by BCGR_Wurth (Settlement Special Category)

My favorite settlement was this space station - the article is not a terribly long read but it's well thought out with lots of fascinating little details and flavor.

15

Duck Buns by ninne124 (Item Special Category)

Duck Buns...a ceremony for semi-endangered ducks...beautiful illustrations...it has it all.

16

Whistling Jars by hughpierre (Item Special Category)

Every culture needs music, and these whistling jars are such a fun and flavorful addition to the author's world. The organization of the article was also great; made it easy to flow and read.

17

Saráhlinel by Dhelian (Character Special Category)

The article is a good read, with all the little details that keep one interested and looking into the world for more. But I'd be lying if I said I wasn't even more enamored with some of the CSS and layout details, which all deserve a second and third and fifth look, which I'll be going back for.

18

Peacekeeper Kin Ch'aln by Elspeth87 (Character Special Category)

I love the details and the premise of the character, and the dissonance of just a hint of darkness and not-so-great tactics that might lurk under the surface.

19

The Hawk Riders by FibroJedi (Organization Special Category)

Delve into all the details about a group of people who work together with giant hawks.

20

Inkspeak by SableAradia (Language Special Category)

Both an excellent, creative article and an example of how we can't - and mostly probably don't want to! - escape our real-world experiences when we worldbuild.

21

Dhalmanite Funerary Practices by Naelin (Ritual Special Category)

A super unique and creative look into a culture's funerary practices, where there are a ton of options and you make a decision based on how you want your 'afterlife' to go. Super cool read.

Worldbuilding Resolutions

• Participate in Adventure April
• Participate in 2024 Worldember
• Participate in at least 1 Other Challenge/Contest
• Go back and make art for 2023 Worldember Articles
• Clean up "WIP" list and either finish them or mark them off
• Start 2nd World and/or Start Writing Prose in WSS
• Prep some easy GM stuff to get ahead of future campaign
• Learn how to using twig/custom sheets/etc

Creative Resolutions

Reading

Read a (New) Book a Month
*re-reads don't count, Devin
**fanfiction doesn't count, Devin
***reading makes your writing better, Devin

Writing

Finish Abandoned Fic
*a chapter a month won't kill you

Art

At Least 1 Project a Month
Linocut
Watercolor
Try Oils

Sewing

Tackle a Project a Month
Work from Hoarded Supplies
Get the Machines Cleaned

3D Printing

Utilize HeroForge or Stop Subscribing
Learn Filament Printer
Open Press Project

Misc.

Make Camp Gifts Before May
Get the rotary thing set up on the laser

'Real' Life Resolutions

• Finish Wood Badge
• Make decisions about another degree
• Go back to the gym
• prioritize mental health
• find time for horses