Callum Doig

Cthulhu, and the Dune roleplaying game. Writes about the intersection of mechanical design and lore architecture — where the rulebook and the worldbuilding bible have to agree.

2 comparisons by Callum Doig.

• AI Worldbuilding Tools
• Publishing and Indie Creation

• 5 Best NovelAI Alternatives for Fiction Writers (2026)

  September 5, 2026

  Four real NovelAI alternatives, compared on prose quality, lore consistency, and pricing, with a clear pick for anyone running a campaign or series past the first act.

• Manus AI Alternatives: 5 Real Agents Compared for 2026

  August 8, 2026

  Manus keeps burning credits and losing the thread. Here's how five real alternatives stack up on pricing, agent model, and actual review scores.