Reverse Engineer the Success of Iconic Worlds and Build Your Own Army of Mega-Fans
Be honest…
You want to build an iconic world that millions of fans adore and engross themselves in?
You want your world of characters, lore, settings of wars, conflict, love or triumphant victories to receive the same fan-fare as Star Wars, Pokemon, the Marvel Universe, Lord of the Rings or many of the thousands (yes thousands) of Iconic and Mega Worlds loved by so many fans…
I know I do…
In this primer series, we’ll look deep into several of 👆🏾 these iconic worlds to see what frameworks we can learn and apply to our own worlds.
But first let’s be clear on what we REALLY want:
- We want to get our world right
- We want to immerse millions of Fans in our crafted worlds
And… - We want to turn our worldbuilding passions into full-time ventures
So…
Here’s some great news for us:
With modern Web3.0 technologies steadily connecting communities of like minded people, new Iconic Worlds are being born more often and more rapidly than ever.
This means building an iconic world from scratch is more within reach today than ever!
In this in-depth series, explore four core strategies embraced by some of the most Iconic Worldbuilders:
Part I: Open Worldbuilding (featuring Harry Potter’s Wizarding World):
Promise me you won’t make the same costly mistake J.K. Rowling did with Harry Potter…
This is about creating a place for others to freely inhabit the worlds we create and not making the same costly mistake J.K. Rowling did with her Harry Potter series.
The essence?
Build your worlds in the open, promote less, and translate lore into tangible rewards.
Part II: Explorers & Artifacts (featuring Pokemon):
Centralize focus on two core aspects:
- Artifacts (world elements like characters, settings and history) and
- Explorers (real-world inhabitants of your world)
Think about the Pokémon global phenomenon…
Believe it or not — their success hinges on these two pillars…
Part III: The Iceberg Museum (featuring Fortnite):
390,000,000 players later, Fortnite has proven that Open Worldbuilding works!
Imagine unveiling 90% of a universe for free exploration…
The remaining 10%? Exclusive Artifacts, purchasable for die-hard fans.
This framework is about intensifying engagement and maximizing curiosity.
Part IV: Fan Demand (featuring Disney X Star Wars):
How does Disney and Star Wars predict hits like “Star Wars Battlefront” or “Star Wars Outlaws?”
By harnessing Fan Demand.
It’s about predicting and satisfying fan appetites, ensuring every story or product hits the mark.
Ready to dive deeper?
Embark on a journey through the tapestry of worldbuilding, starting with the marvels and mistakes of the world of Harry Potter.
Let’s unravel the core secrets of iconic world creation together.
Get started:
Part 1: Harry Potter’s Biggest Worldbuilding Mistake Hidden in Plain Sight