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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses various resources and links that can aid in writing science fiction, including topics such as worldbuilding, language creation, and speculative biology. Participants share specific websites and tools that may enhance the writing process or provide inspiration.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Resource sharing
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests the inclusion of links to resources like "Atomic Rockets" and "Forensics Demystified," while expressing uncertainty about adding general links such as Wikipedia.
  • Another participant praises TV Tropes as a valuable resource for writers.
  • A participant mentions a resource titled "Climatology for Worldbuilders," noting its thoroughness.
  • Links to a site discussing sci-fi combat and a currency converter for fictional currencies are shared, with the latter noted as potentially useful for establishing monetary values in sci-fi settings.
  • A member shares a link for generating names for sci-fi characters, attributing the suggestion to another participant.
  • Resources related to GURPS Space are mentioned as a way to quickly create realistic sci-fi settings, along with links to blogs and Wikipedia pages on speculative biology.
  • Participants also reference movies related to speculative biology that are available online.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the value of the shared resources, but there is no consensus on the inclusion of more general links like Wikipedia, indicating a divergence in preferences regarding resource curation.

Contextual Notes

Some resources mentioned may depend on specific interests or definitions of science fiction, and the effectiveness of the suggested links may vary based on individual writing needs.

Who May Find This Useful

Writers of science fiction, particularly those interested in worldbuilding, character development, and speculative concepts.

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Dare I suggest another sticky? (Apparently so.)


Unsure about whether or not to include more general links, like Wikipedia - I'm leaning towards "not", because those tend to do more harm in cluttering up such a listing than they help those unfortunate few who aren't already aware of them.
 
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Here is a good link that talks about sci-fi combat: military-sf.com
 
Resources:
1) GURPS Space - yes, an RPG material, however allows to create a realistic SF settings very quickly. Source of reasonable ideas and simplified formulas for calculations.

2) Speculative biology:
2.1) Nice, recently restarted blog concerning speculative biology:
http://planetfuraha.blogspot.com/

2.2) Wikipedia concerning speculative biology:
http://speculativeevolution.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page

2.3) Movies, accessible online:
-"The Future is Wild" (whole series)
-"Extraterrestrial: Aurelia"; "Extraterrestrials: Blue Moon" (those are even on youtube)
 

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