@grognardling.bsky.social
Something the Gray Goblin Warrens taught me is that just because I know a common feature of a common monster (trolls regenerate) doesn't mean that my players do. I thought they would just know to burn the troll; they didn't & ended up locking its head in a chest.
campaignwiki.org/1pdc/2009/Ch...
campaignwiki.org/1pdc/2009/Ch...
campaignwiki.org
January 16, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Something the Gray Goblin Warrens taught me is that just because I know a common feature of a common monster (trolls regenerate) doesn't mean that my players do. I thought they would just know to burn the troll; they didn't & ended up locking its head in a chest.
campaignwiki.org/1pdc/2009/Ch...
campaignwiki.org/1pdc/2009/Ch...
The Grey Goblin Warrens are sprawling and will almost certainly take multiple sessions. There's a dragon. And a troll. And traps and ambushes and more.
campaignwiki.org/1pdc/2009/Ch...
campaignwiki.org/1pdc/2009/Ch...
campaignwiki.org
January 16, 2025 at 3:19 PM
The Grey Goblin Warrens are sprawling and will almost certainly take multiple sessions. There's a dragon. And a troll. And traps and ambushes and more.
campaignwiki.org/1pdc/2009/Ch...
campaignwiki.org/1pdc/2009/Ch...
The Triune Labyrinth of Insane Mutations:
campaignwiki.org/1pdc/2010/Jo...
I really like how this dungeon plays with elevation. It took some extra effort to understand how to run it, and it makes it a bit more linear than I like, but I think it is very much worth it.
campaignwiki.org/1pdc/2010/Jo...
I really like how this dungeon plays with elevation. It took some extra effort to understand how to run it, and it makes it a bit more linear than I like, but I think it is very much worth it.
campaignwiki.org
January 16, 2025 at 3:18 PM
The Triune Labyrinth of Insane Mutations:
campaignwiki.org/1pdc/2010/Jo...
I really like how this dungeon plays with elevation. It took some extra effort to understand how to run it, and it makes it a bit more linear than I like, but I think it is very much worth it.
campaignwiki.org/1pdc/2010/Jo...
I really like how this dungeon plays with elevation. It took some extra effort to understand how to run it, and it makes it a bit more linear than I like, but I think it is very much worth it.
These two are just really solid, dense, Jaquaysed, dungeons that make excellent go-to modules.
campaignwiki.org/1pdc/2009/Se...
campaignwiki.org/1pdc/2009/St...
I've run both of these and they are big enough to fill multiple sessions.
campaignwiki.org/1pdc/2009/Se...
campaignwiki.org/1pdc/2009/St...
I've run both of these and they are big enough to fill multiple sessions.
campaignwiki.org
January 16, 2025 at 3:18 PM
These two are just really solid, dense, Jaquaysed, dungeons that make excellent go-to modules.
campaignwiki.org/1pdc/2009/Se...
campaignwiki.org/1pdc/2009/St...
I've run both of these and they are big enough to fill multiple sessions.
campaignwiki.org/1pdc/2009/Se...
campaignwiki.org/1pdc/2009/St...
I've run both of these and they are big enough to fill multiple sessions.
Well, I need to get my posting count here up for the Compendium, so I'm going to talk about some old one-page dungeons I really enjoy.
First up, the Quintessential Dungeon: beholderpie.blogspot.com/2016/05/one-...
I haven't run this yet, but I plan to use if for the next game I run.
First up, the Quintessential Dungeon: beholderpie.blogspot.com/2016/05/one-...
I haven't run this yet, but I plan to use if for the next game I run.
One Page Dungeon 2016: The Quintessential Dungeon
Behold my entry into the 2016 one-page dungeon contest! This year, rather than agonise over originality, I wanted something that evoke...
beholderpie.blogspot.com
January 16, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Well, I need to get my posting count here up for the Compendium, so I'm going to talk about some old one-page dungeons I really enjoy.
First up, the Quintessential Dungeon: beholderpie.blogspot.com/2016/05/one-...
I haven't run this yet, but I plan to use if for the next game I run.
First up, the Quintessential Dungeon: beholderpie.blogspot.com/2016/05/one-...
I haven't run this yet, but I plan to use if for the next game I run.
Reposted
the compendium—alllllmost 500 pages
January 7, 2025 at 10:40 PM
the compendium—alllllmost 500 pages
Reposted
Somewhat more detailed view of #TheCompendium.
Artistically, it's very pleasing (these here are the inhabitants of the Grey Fortress).
The text is for the most part, but some pages that would've been hard to read were replaced with printed text.
Dozens of pages of useful random tables.
/1
Artistically, it's very pleasing (these here are the inhabitants of the Grey Fortress).
The text is for the most part, but some pages that would've been hard to read were replaced with printed text.
Dozens of pages of useful random tables.
/1
December 28, 2024 at 4:00 AM
Somewhat more detailed view of #TheCompendium.
Artistically, it's very pleasing (these here are the inhabitants of the Grey Fortress).
The text is for the most part, but some pages that would've been hard to read were replaced with printed text.
Dozens of pages of useful random tables.
/1
Artistically, it's very pleasing (these here are the inhabitants of the Grey Fortress).
The text is for the most part, but some pages that would've been hard to read were replaced with printed text.
Dozens of pages of useful random tables.
/1
@khersheyjr.bsky.social
What are you most looking forward to in the Compendium?
I'm most looking forward to the megadungeon!
What are you most looking forward to in the Compendium?
I'm most looking forward to the megadungeon!
December 29, 2024 at 9:27 PM
@khersheyjr.bsky.social
What are you most looking forward to in the Compendium?
I'm most looking forward to the megadungeon!
What are you most looking forward to in the Compendium?
I'm most looking forward to the megadungeon!
December 29, 2024 at 9:26 PM
The second level of the Megalith, going up. What I like about this level is that half of it is only accessible from above. If the PCs find it, they can also find an elevator up to level 4.
December 29, 2024 at 9:22 PM
The second level of the Megalith, going up. What I like about this level is that half of it is only accessible from above. If the PCs find it, they can also find an elevator up to level 4.
@severedfane.bsky.social
I saw you were interested in multi-classing. I don't have much experience with multi-classing, but I'm curious: what are your favorite classes to combine in a multi-classed character?
I saw you were interested in multi-classing. I don't have much experience with multi-classing, but I'm curious: what are your favorite classes to combine in a multi-classed character?
December 29, 2024 at 9:20 PM
@severedfane.bsky.social
I saw you were interested in multi-classing. I don't have much experience with multi-classing, but I'm curious: what are your favorite classes to combine in a multi-classed character?
I saw you were interested in multi-classing. I don't have much experience with multi-classing, but I'm curious: what are your favorite classes to combine in a multi-classed character?
@mrthefalcon.bsky.social
What are you most excited about in the Compendium?
I'm most looking forward to the megadungeon!
What are you most excited about in the Compendium?
I'm most looking forward to the megadungeon!
December 29, 2024 at 9:17 PM
@mrthefalcon.bsky.social
What are you most excited about in the Compendium?
I'm most looking forward to the megadungeon!
What are you most excited about in the Compendium?
I'm most looking forward to the megadungeon!
@bardic-life.bsky.social
Do you have any pointers for running point-crawls?
Any links to good resources?
Do you have a favorite point-crawl to run?
Do you have any pointers for running point-crawls?
Any links to good resources?
Do you have a favorite point-crawl to run?
December 29, 2024 at 9:14 PM
@bardic-life.bsky.social
Do you have any pointers for running point-crawls?
Any links to good resources?
Do you have a favorite point-crawl to run?
Do you have any pointers for running point-crawls?
Any links to good resources?
Do you have a favorite point-crawl to run?
@cicatrician.bsky.social
How is the DMG read-thru going?
I haven't made it all the way through myself. I think the favorite parts I've read so far are the follower lists for Rangers and the disease tables. I just was not expecting them!
Any fun surprises for you in the DMG?
How is the DMG read-thru going?
I haven't made it all the way through myself. I think the favorite parts I've read so far are the follower lists for Rangers and the disease tables. I just was not expecting them!
Any fun surprises for you in the DMG?
December 29, 2024 at 9:12 PM
@cicatrician.bsky.social
How is the DMG read-thru going?
I haven't made it all the way through myself. I think the favorite parts I've read so far are the follower lists for Rangers and the disease tables. I just was not expecting them!
Any fun surprises for you in the DMG?
How is the DMG read-thru going?
I haven't made it all the way through myself. I think the favorite parts I've read so far are the follower lists for Rangers and the disease tables. I just was not expecting them!
Any fun surprises for you in the DMG?
@rpgdeluxe.bsky.social
Looks like you've got a LOT of RPG materials!
I'm curious about what your favorite might be?
And are there a handful of things you haven't played yet that you really want to?
Looks like you've got a LOT of RPG materials!
I'm curious about what your favorite might be?
And are there a handful of things you haven't played yet that you really want to?
December 29, 2024 at 9:08 PM
@rpgdeluxe.bsky.social
Looks like you've got a LOT of RPG materials!
I'm curious about what your favorite might be?
And are there a handful of things you haven't played yet that you really want to?
Looks like you've got a LOT of RPG materials!
I'm curious about what your favorite might be?
And are there a handful of things you haven't played yet that you really want to?
@sector14.bsky.social
What are you most looking forward to it the Compendium?
Personally, I think I'm most excited about the megadungeon!
What are you most looking forward to it the Compendium?
Personally, I think I'm most excited about the megadungeon!
December 29, 2024 at 9:04 PM
@sector14.bsky.social
What are you most looking forward to it the Compendium?
Personally, I think I'm most excited about the megadungeon!
What are you most looking forward to it the Compendium?
Personally, I think I'm most excited about the megadungeon!
@mcobden.bsky.social
Would you be willing to talk a bit about how you use Vornheim? What parts do you use the most? Do you have a favorite section?
Would you be willing to talk a bit about how you use Vornheim? What parts do you use the most? Do you have a favorite section?
December 29, 2024 at 9:02 PM
@mcobden.bsky.social
Would you be willing to talk a bit about how you use Vornheim? What parts do you use the most? Do you have a favorite section?
Would you be willing to talk a bit about how you use Vornheim? What parts do you use the most? Do you have a favorite section?
@dr-zephaniel.bsky.social
I see you use Vornheim a lot. I own it but haven't really ever used it. Can you say some about how you use Vornheim?
Do you run the city of Vornheim itself or do you use it for running other cities?
I see you use Vornheim a lot. I own it but haven't really ever used it. Can you say some about how you use Vornheim?
Do you run the city of Vornheim itself or do you use it for running other cities?
December 29, 2024 at 9:00 PM
@dr-zephaniel.bsky.social
I see you use Vornheim a lot. I own it but haven't really ever used it. Can you say some about how you use Vornheim?
Do you run the city of Vornheim itself or do you use it for running other cities?
I see you use Vornheim a lot. I own it but haven't really ever used it. Can you say some about how you use Vornheim?
Do you run the city of Vornheim itself or do you use it for running other cities?
This is the ground level of the Megalith of Zapeth-Noor.
Four entrances, each in the center of a side of the Megalith.
Stars and triangles are two separate teleportation networks with different rules.
The large chamber on the West is a library, staffed by robots.
Four entrances, each in the center of a side of the Megalith.
Stars and triangles are two separate teleportation networks with different rules.
The large chamber on the West is a library, staffed by robots.
December 29, 2024 at 8:56 PM
This is the ground level of the Megalith of Zapeth-Noor.
Four entrances, each in the center of a side of the Megalith.
Stars and triangles are two separate teleportation networks with different rules.
The large chamber on the West is a library, staffed by robots.
Four entrances, each in the center of a side of the Megalith.
Stars and triangles are two separate teleportation networks with different rules.
The large chamber on the West is a library, staffed by robots.
I've been drawing the dungeon on an isometric dot grid. I don't know that it actually makes anything better, but it feels like it has stretched me to draw from this perspective, and possibly helped with creativity.
December 29, 2024 at 8:53 PM
I've been drawing the dungeon on an isometric dot grid. I don't know that it actually makes anything better, but it feels like it has stretched me to draw from this perspective, and possibly helped with creativity.
It was an age of sorcery and super-science, an age of miracles and corruption, an age of marvels – both of advanced technology and utter depravity.
It was the age that brought the Cataclysm.
It was an age long thought hidden from all but the wisest sages…
Until the Megalith just appeared.
It was the age that brought the Cataclysm.
It was an age long thought hidden from all but the wisest sages…
Until the Megalith just appeared.
December 29, 2024 at 8:42 PM
It was an age of sorcery and super-science, an age of miracles and corruption, an age of marvels – both of advanced technology and utter depravity.
It was the age that brought the Cataclysm.
It was an age long thought hidden from all but the wisest sages…
Until the Megalith just appeared.
It was the age that brought the Cataclysm.
It was an age long thought hidden from all but the wisest sages…
Until the Megalith just appeared.
How do you go about looping your dungeons so they are non-linear?
I've been using this method I developed years ago, and then for my most recent maps I just drew free-hand and tried to make sure there were lots of loops.
Any other methods?
grognardling.blogspot.com/2011/02/fora...
I've been using this method I developed years ago, and then for my most recent maps I just drew free-hand and tried to make sure there were lots of loops.
Any other methods?
grognardling.blogspot.com/2011/02/fora...
Foray into Dungeon Building, Part 4
Having preliminarily established the three essentials of the dungeon (random tables, underlying ideas and mapping), now it's time to start m...
grognardling.blogspot.com
December 25, 2024 at 2:25 AM
How do you go about looping your dungeons so they are non-linear?
I've been using this method I developed years ago, and then for my most recent maps I just drew free-hand and tried to make sure there were lots of loops.
Any other methods?
grognardling.blogspot.com/2011/02/fora...
I've been using this method I developed years ago, and then for my most recent maps I just drew free-hand and tried to make sure there were lots of loops.
Any other methods?
grognardling.blogspot.com/2011/02/fora...
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So looking forward to getting my hands on these 400 pages of pure LotFP-OSR-D&D-able goodness.
(I have some of them as PDFs but, frankly, printed on paper they're much easier to use)
(I have some of them as PDFs but, frankly, printed on paper they're much easier to use)
November 30, 2024 at 7:44 PM
So looking forward to getting my hands on these 400 pages of pure LotFP-OSR-D&D-able goodness.
(I have some of them as PDFs but, frankly, printed on paper they're much easier to use)
(I have some of them as PDFs but, frankly, printed on paper they're much easier to use)