Links

Here's a few guides / resources that I use often that aren't game specific.

• Need a name? Check out Behind the Name! It has a lot of names from different cultures, and you can even search by meaning/themes (you pick a few terms, and BtN will grab names with any of the strings) or local. There's also a randomiser.
• Need a prompt? A character idea? Anything? Seventh Sanctum is a generator site. For just about anything that has to do with writing.
• Need to make sure your character is not a Mary Sue? Take the Mary Sue Litmus Test!
• What is God-Modding and Why is it Annoying? Also - how to avoid metagaming.

The Forge: Fantasy Name Generator

TheForge: fantasy name generator is a flash-based name generation utility that serves as both a literary aid and creative wellspring.

TheForge is not just one name generator, but several, divided by theme. TheForge is a general-purpose fantasy name generator. The SpellForge is our spell, effect, and magical name generator. The BeastForge is our animal, creature and monster name generator. Lastly, The LandForge is our setting and location name generator.

Key features of TheForge: Fantasy name generator include:

o The ability to manipulate each and every part of a name generation, rather than awaiting the end-product of "assembly line" generators.

o Stunning, streamlined user interface for unparalleled freedom in how names are created and manipulated.

o Forge Themes, which allow you custom tailor your name generations with unrivaled precision.

o A massive database (updated frequently) of over 2400 fantasy words and names, totaling up to 20 million unique combinations.

Another one for names, a site with over 100 generators, all for a specific type of character. Need a name for a Skyrim dragon, a WoW Orc, a mouse companion, or a Greek man? They all have them there categorised nicely. Link's here. It's called Fantasy Name Generators for a reason.

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