Worldbuilding: Diagnostic Skill

Diagnose world-level problems in fictional settings. Identify what's missing or unconvincing and recommend specific interventions.

When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when:

• Setting feels like a painted backdrop
• Technology/magic hasn't transformed society
• Institutions feel designed rather than evolved
• Economy doesn't make sense
• Cultures lack depth

Do NOT use this skill when:

• Story problems are character-focused (use character-arc)
• Plot structure issues (use scene-sequencing)
• Need to generate worlds from scratch (use systemic-worldbuilding)

Core Principle