About this episode

The episode discusses the size and design of dungeons in Dungeons & Dragons, including the concept of Mega-Dungeons.

-- Description -- How large is a dungeon in Dungeons & Dragons? How large should it be? And - when referencing old-school dungeon-delving play: at what point does the dungeon become a Mega-Dungeon? Like what you're hearing? Visit the blog: ( https://clericswearringmail.blogspot.com/ ) Want to get in on the conversation, yourself? Send in a voicemail on SpeakPipe: ( https://www.speakpipe.com/WhisperingGMPodcast ) ...or come hang out with all of us on Discord: ⁠( https://discord.gg/kQnrK4YCCn ) -- Show Notes -- 00:00 - Intro 00:46 - Theme 01:09 - What is a "Dungeon" and how big should it be? 08:22 - How Big should a Mega-Dungeon be? 12:36 - The Role of "Maintaining Freshness" 15:59 - What is the Difference between Dungeon and Mega-Dungeon? 17:40 - But you mentioned Lairs. 22:47 - What do You think? 24:14 - Benediction: Aug Goes to Peru 28:31 - First Days: Preventive Medicine 35:22 - Outro 40:08 - Theme -- Links -- * Stonehell: (https://www.lulu.com/search?contributor=Michael+Curtis ) * Greyhawk Ruins: (https://rpggeek.com/rpgitem/49110/greyhawk-ruins ) * Castle Zagyg: (https://trolllord.com/product/castles-crusades-castle-zagyg-yggsburgh-classic-reprint/ ) *…

People in this episode

Host: CWR

Topics covered

• dungeon design
• Mega-Dungeons
• old-school gaming
• Dungeons & Dragons
• game mechanics

Keywords

• dungeon
• Mega-Dungeon
• Dungeons & Dragons
• game design
• old-school gaming

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Stonehell, Greyhawk Ruins, Castle Zagyg, Tegel Manor

Books & works: Dungeons & Dragons

Places: Peru

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