A transparent combination of lore, meaning a body of background knowledge or stories, and dump, suggesting that a large amount is dropped in one place at once.
A transparent combination of lore, meaning a body of background knowledge or stories, and dump, suggesting that a large amount is dropped in one place at once.
What does lore dump mean?
It means a large amount of backstory or background information shared all at once.
Is a lore dump always about fiction?
No. It can also be a long burst of details about someone's personal history.
Is lore dump negative?
It often suggests that the information is excessive or poorly timed, but it can also be affectionate or neutral.
What is the difference between a lore dump and a lore drop?
A lore drop may reveal one interesting detail, while a lore dump usually suggests a larger flood of information.
Why do writers avoid a lore dump?
Too much explanation at once can slow the story and make important details hard to remember.