I don't think it's part of the rules, but it's worth considering. Makes it easier to consider the setting aside from the story that takes place there. I'm re-reading The Silmarillion right now and Arda is a mostly really shitty time anything that gets a bit good is fucking obliterated for the most part. There's a lot of cool stuff to look at though.
Wait we have to live wherever we choose? This changed things lol
I don't think it's part of the rules, but it's worth considering. Makes it easier to consider the setting aside from the story that takes place there. I'm re-reading The Silmarillion right now and Arda is a mostly really shitty time anything that gets a bit good is fucking obliterated for the most part. There's a lot of cool stuff to look at though.