Forgotten Realms creator Ed Greenwood’s best advice for building a D&D world

This article features advice from Ed Greenwood, the creator of the Forgotten Realms, on how Dungeon Masters should approach worldbuilding for Dungeons & Dragons. Greenwood emphasizes the importance of designing a world that is ready for the next session rather than an endless, sprawling universe. His advice highlights the need for restraint and intentionality in worldbuilding, focusing on the immediate needs of the campaign and allowing the world to grow organically through player decisions.