Can I share my own Discworld fan art or fan fiction?
You may link to your fan art or fan fiction on or off site, but you may not promote sales of products or paid RPG games.
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r/discworld rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/discworld: public rules, community context, posting fit, and startup-promotion risk before you publish.
By Anthony Riera, founder and operator of Rankhog.
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Current public stats
- Members
- 136,509
- Verified
- September 25, 2026
- Category
- Hobby and enthusiast communities
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Rule summary
- Incivility: Be civil; do not make personal attacks. If you disagree with someone, remain polite about it.
- Posts must be related to Discworld or Sir Terry Pratchett: Everything directly related to Discworld and Sir Terry Pratchett is allowed. Things indirectly related to the same are encouraged, but may be removed at mod's discretion.
- Do NOT spoil The Shepherd's Crown: If you want to discuss tSC use spoiler tags (posts or comments) and give people ample warning. Absolutely no spoilers in post titles. This is in place for the people who prefer not to read/know about the last ever Discworld book and we support that choice.
- Piracy/Pirated Content: We do not allow endorsement of Piracy or links to Pirated Content. This includes, but is not limited to, YouTube, WebArchive, "there's this Google Drive", etc 48 hour bans will be handed out for breaking this rule, and permanently for repeat offenders. Links to emulators to play out of circulation Discworld games are tentatively allowed. Report anything that looks suspicious and it will be investigated on an individual basis.
- Duplicate Submission: Check that what you're intending to (cross)post hasn't been shared already within the past ~7 days.
- NSFW Content: NSFW is discouraged, but if relevant should be tagged with the NSFW marker.
- Politics on Wednesdays Only: Politics has been a long standing theme within Discworld, but that doesn't mean we want the sub flooded with it. Political posts may only be posted on Wednesdays, and must be flaired as such. Anyone skirting this rule with a different flair, or posting on days other than Wednesdays, gets a 7 day ban.
- Low Effort Content: Posts deemed "Low Effort" are not allowed. These include, but are not limited to: AI generated content (art or text) Fan cast suggestions "Something only Discworld fans would understand" memes Interesting vegetables Quotes with no further context/discussion prompt "This character/place reminds me of this other character/place" crossovers Ranking graphs
- No (paid for) self promotion: While linking to your fan art and fan fiction is allowed (on or off-site), trying to promote your own sales of products or paid for RPG games is not allowed. Mod discretion applies; if you are unsure send a modmail.
Works well
- Share your own Discworld inspired fan art with a story about what inspired you to create it.
- Write a discussion post about a specific Discworld character or theme, with your own analysis and a question for the community.
- Link to your fan fiction with context about where it fits in the Discworld universe and what you are exploring.
- Share news about a Discworld related event or project, as long as you are not selling anything.
- Post a thoughtful comparison between a Discworld passage and a real world topic, with enough substance to avoid the low effort filter.
Avoid
- Do not post AI generated art or text, the rules explicitly ban it.
- Do not try to sell products or promote paid RPG games, even if they are Discworld themed.
- Do not post links to pirated content including YouTube uploads, WebArchive links, or Google Drive files.
- Do not post political content on any day other than Wednesday, and always use the correct flair.
- Do not put spoilers for The Shepherd's Crown in post titles.
- Do not post low effort content such as fan cast suggestions, ranking graphs, or quotes with no discussion prompt.
What r/discworld Is For
This community is for fans of Terry Pratchett and the Discworld series of books. People come here to discuss the books, the author, and things directly or indirectly related to his work. It is a fan community, not a business or marketing channel, and the rules make clear that the focus stays on Discworld and Sir Terry Pratchett himself.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rule called 'No (paid for) self promotion' is the one that matters most for anyone doing Reddit marketing. It allows linking to fan art and fan fiction, whether on or off site, but draws a hard line at promoting sales of products or paid RPG games. The rule called 'Piracy/Pirated Content' also matters because it bans links to pirated material and hands out 48 hour bans for violations, with permanent bans for repeat offenders. The rule called 'Low Effort Content' matters too, since it bans AI generated content, fan cast suggestions, memes, quotes with no discussion prompt, ranking graphs, and several other formats that a marketer might reach for. The rule called 'Politics on Wednesdays Only' is unusually strict, with a 7 day ban for posting on the wrong day or using the wrong flair. The rule called 'Do NOT spoil The Shepherd's Crown' is important if your content touches the final book at all.
What To Post
A good post here is one that genuinely contributes to a discussion about Discworld or Terry Pratchett. If you have fan art or fan fiction to share, the rules allow linking to it, so a post showing your own Discworld inspired artwork with context about why you made it would fit. A thoughtful discussion about a character, a theme, or a passage from the books, with enough substance to pass the low effort filter, would also work well. If your work connects to Discworld in an indirect way, the rules say it is encouraged but may be removed at moderator discretion, so make the connection clear and genuine. Always check that your topic has not been posted in the last seven days to respect the duplicate submission rule.
What To Avoid
Avoid anything that looks like selling. The rule 'No (paid for) self promotion' is clear that promoting your own sales of products or paid RPG games is not allowed, though fan art and fan fiction links are fine. Avoid AI generated content entirely, as it is explicitly banned under low effort content. Avoid pirated content links of any kind, including YouTube, WebArchive, and Google Drive, since the piracy rule carries 48 hour bans and permanent bans for repeat offenders. Avoid political posts except on Wednesdays, and never use the wrong flair to skirt that rule. Avoid spoilers for The Shepherd's Crown in post titles, and use spoiler tags if you discuss it. Avoid low effort formats like fan cast suggestions, ranking graphs, quotes without discussion, or crossover comparison posts. Avoid duplicate submissions, since the rule asks you to check that your content has not been shared in the past seven days.
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Common questions about r/discworld
Can I post AI generated content?
No, AI generated art and text are listed under low effort content and are not allowed.
Can I discuss politics in this community?
Political posts may only be posted on Wednesdays and must be flaired as such, with a 7 day ban for breaking this rule.
Can I share a link to a Discworld book or video on YouTube or a Google Drive?
No, the community bans endorsement of piracy and pirated content, with 48 hour bans for first offenders and permanent bans for repeat offenders.
How do I discuss The Shepherd's Crown without breaking the spoiler rule?
You can use spoiler tags in posts or comments and give ample warning, but spoilers in post titles are absolutely not allowed.
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