A Tourist Guide to Lancre

Using the tourist guide format adds a humorous twist to the usual fantasy lore. I'm curious whether this concept was part of the original plan or evolved during writing.

The way the book pokes fun at travel guides and tourist clichés felt both clever and a little uncomfortable. Did others see this as a critique or just pure comedy?

The descriptions of Lancre feel so detailed yet playful. I'm wondering whether the humor influenced the depth of the setting or vice versa.