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Why is my question "Too Story Based" and how do I get it opened?
Why is my question "Too Story Based"
The key difference between Story based and World based is Will vs Can respectively.
For example.
Will Joe Marine climb this mountain? ...
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Question: Are you actually answering the question, within the constraints stated in the question?
Should be answered: Yes
Worldbuilding SE is a part of the Stack Exchange network, ...
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Question: Is your answer consistent with present-day relevant scientific knowledge, or does the question specifically ask for or allow for answers based in something other than present-day scientific ...
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Question: Is your answer clearly formatted and legible?
Should be answered: Yes
Layout is important
Titles are a great way to get a point across quickly, if your answer allows a brief phrase summary ...
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Question: Is the question likely to be closed/Should the question be closed?
Should be answered: No
If the question should be closed you should focus on either getting the question closed or editing ...
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Question: Have you read the other answers posted for the question to ensure you are not duplicating what another has already posted?
Should be answered: Yes.
You should not read the question and ...
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Why is my question "Too Story Based" and how do I get it opened?
A conversation with the OP of this question led to the following response (modified for the general audience).
Systems vs. Circumstances
Worldbuilding is the process of describing systems. People ...
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Question: Are you summarizing the relevant parts from links you provided?
Should be answered: Yes
It's important to summarize the most important parts from linked resources in your ...
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Question: Have you explained the reason why the premise of the question won't work?
Should be answered: Yes
Challenging the premise of the question is allowed, however you must do it very carefully. ...
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We have a blog!
How to publish submissions (for blog editors and Worldbuilding moderators)
(We have several people with edit privileges on the blog. These are my notes to make it easier for others to publish stuff, ...
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Question: Is your answer written in a neutral or respectful tone?
Should be answered: Yes.
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Question: Did you skip the body of the question and respond to headline/title?
Should be answered: No.
Headlines and titles that perfectly summarise the essence of a question are very ...
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Question: Can your answer be boiled down to "use magic"?
Should be answered: No! Nononononoo!
Even if a question is talking about magic do not take that as a liberty to answer with '...
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Question: Did you back up/explain any numbers or 'facts' you mention?
Should be answered: Yes
While the reasoning behind a statement/assertion might be perfectly clear and replicable ...
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Question: Is your answer actually up-to-date with the current edit of the question?
Should be answered: Yes.
Sometimes a question is edited either to fit better with the scope of the Worldbuilding ...
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Question: Have you actually answered the main question, rather than the related questions and possible implications?
Should be answered: Yes.
Question may have several question marks, but the main ...
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