Tags
A tag is a keyword or label that categorizes your question with other, similar questions. Using the right tags makes it easier for others to find and answer your question.
science-based× 4219
For questions that require answers based on hard science, not magic or pseudo-science, but do not require scientific citations. Contrast with the hard-science and reality-check tags. Avoid using this …
reality-check× 3731
realistic in a given context. Answers should say yes or no, with supporting info. Compare this with the science-based and hard-science tags. This tag should never be the onl…
biology× 1821
For questions about living things. Does not exclude aliens, but additional information is usually necessary (consider using "xenobiology" instead).
society× 1484
For questions dealing with how sentient beings interact with each other in a community.
magic× 1272
For questions that have to do with magic, as opposed to science/technology. Remember to explain any limits.
planets× 1252
For questions about any large astronomical bodies classified as planets, and their effects on their systems.
creature-design× 1104
For questions regarding the viability of a life-form design. These questions should focus on biologically plausible creatures.
warfare× 1007
For questions related to the effects of certain circumstances, conditions, or locality changes on war. Related tags: [civil-war], [nuclear-war], [cold-war]
physics× 923
For questions regarding the physics relevant to fictitious worlds. General physics may be off-topic.
evolution× 913
For questions about the long-term change of a specific species, type of creature, or trait, usually through the process of natural selection and reproduction. Consider also [creature-design].
space× 853
For questions related to outer space, stellar systems, stars and other astronomical phenomena.
humans× 797
For questions about humans as we know them or slightly changed, their physiology, psychology, politics, society and goals.
aliens× 619
For questions about a different and uncharacteristic species or object that has come to the world from another world. NOT for questions about extraterrestrials in their native environment.
environment× 496
For questions about an environment or aspects of it such as geographical, atmospheric or climate.
alternate-history× 471
For questions that ask what might have happened if history had taken a different path.
xenobiology× 464
to mark questions related to creating plausible alien biologies that may be close to or far removed from Earthly biology but within the realms of hard science.
earth-like× 460
For questions regarding planets similar to Earth in most respects. This tag should be used when describing a planet that follows the rules of Earth with exceptions outlined in the question. Usually q…
space-travel× 454
For questions about the process of traveling through space, including in orbit around a planet or moon. Consider also [spaceships]. See also the tag information (click "info") for more details on when…
spaceships× 446
For questions involving implemented theory or technology for travelling through space. Consider also [space-travel]. See also the tag information (click "info") for more details on when this tag appli…
politics× 446
For questions about governance of the people, including methods, effects, and interactions with the people.
government× 434
For questions dealing with the political body with authority over a nation or world and its people.
hard-science× 421
Requires answers backed up by equations, empirical evidence, scientific papers, other citations, etc. Contrast with: science-based and reality-check tags. This tag should never be the only tag on a qu…
climate× 388
For questions about specific changes in the characteristics of the weather in a location. You should also consider the tags [weather] and [seasons].
mythical-creatures× 358
not found on Earth. These can be anything from dragons to Pegasus to your own made-up creature. They just need to not exist on this Earth.
