Integrating World Anvil/Unreal without Tech Overwhelm? (2nd AD here)

Hey everyone,

I'm Simone, a 2nd AD, and I've been diving into personal projects, trying to develop some original content on the side. I've been really impressed by what I've seen with tools like World Anvil for building out deep lore and Unreal Engine for pre-vis, particularly for more complex world-building and action sequences.

My challenge is, I keep finding myself spending hours just learning the software or getting bogged down in the intricacies of a new system, and it feels like it's pulling me away from the actual storytelling and creative problem-solving. I've tried setting strict time limits, but then I feel like I'm not fully utilizing the tools.

For those of you who use powerful platforms like World Anvil for detailed lore management or Unreal Engine for advanced pre-visualization, how have you successfully integrated them into your personal workflow without letting the technology itself overshadow or slow down your core creative process?