voldumist

Voldumist is a term that has emerged in informal online discussions, particularly within communities related to fiction writing and worldbuilding. It is not a recognized academic term or a concept with a long-established history. The term appears to be a portmanteau of "worldbuilding" and "vomit," used humorously or critically to describe an excessive and often unfocused outpouring of fictional details.

Essentially, voldumist refers to the act of generating an overwhelming amount of lore, history, characters, and other elements for a fictional world without a clear purpose or narrative direction. This can manifest as writers creating vast, intricate backstories that are never fully explored in the story, or developing numerous minor characters with detailed biographies that have little impact on the plot. The term suggests a lack of restraint or editorial judgment in the worldbuilding process.

While some level of detailed worldbuilding is often appreciated by audiences, voldumist implies a situation where the sheer volume of created content detracts from the story itself, potentially confusing readers or making the world feel cluttered and unfocused. It can be seen as a pitfall for creators who become overly enamored with the act of creation itself, sometimes at the expense of developing a compelling narrative or cohesive experience for the audience. The term is generally used in a lighthearted or critical manner to comment on this phenomenon.