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<blockquote data-quote="Umbran" data-source="post: 5573273" data-attributes="member: 177">First, I think, is the job of picking the meaningful bits.For example, the fact that there's different coinage in your world, honestly, is a fiddly bit that I wouldn't focus on.&nbsp; If/when a character first came upon such a coin in game, I'd simply say, &quot;Yes, you've seen one of those before - it's from the orcish nation to the north (or east, or in rthe mountains, or whatever).&quot;To me, the meaningful bit is that there *is* an orcish nation to the north, and that there's reason for them to send spies into your country!&nbsp; Coin-types are not a major reason to adventure, but spies and intrigue are.Things that are easily to elucidate in such a session:Political state: what nations are around, and how they relate to one another. Who are the major political players (kings, local lords, guilds, and so on).Race relations: what races exist in the world, and how they get along (or fail to get along).Safety: are monsters raiding every village, or is it basically safe to travel around.&nbsp; Are the spaces between towns loaded with bandits, or are they under control?The state of magic: how common are spellcasters, magic items and so forth.&nbsp; Does every town have one or more clerics?&nbsp; Are wizards and sorcerers hunted down and shot?</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Umbran, post: 5573273, member: 177"] First, I think, is the job of picking the meaningful bits. For example, the fact that there's different coinage in your world, honestly, is a fiddly bit that I wouldn't focus on. If/when a character first came upon such a coin in game, I'd simply say, "Yes, you've seen one of those before - it's from the orcish nation to the north (or east, or in rthe mountains, or whatever)." To me, the meaningful bit is that there *is* an orcish nation to the north, and that there's reason for them to send spies into your country! Coin-types are not a major reason to adventure, but spies and intrigue are. Things that are easily to elucidate in such a session: Political state: what nations are around, and how they relate to one another. Who are the major political players (kings, local lords, guilds, and so on). Race relations: what races exist in the world, and how they get along (or fail to get along). Safety: are monsters raiding every village, or is it basically safe to travel around. Are the spaces between towns loaded with bandits, or are they under control? The state of magic: how common are spellcasters, magic items and so forth. Does every town have one or more clerics? Are wizards and sorcerers hunted down and shot? [/QUOTE]

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