17 posts tagged “Dungeon design”.
A megadungeon needs inhabitants, treasure, and surprises that sustain dozens of sessions. Learn four practical stocking methods, from random tables to thematic layering, and apply them to your own ongoing campaign.
Megadungeons have persisted since the earliest days of tabletop roleplaying, yet many campaigns abandon them within a few sessions. Learn what structural, pacing, and preparation factors separate sustainable megadungeons from those that collapse, and how to apply those lessons at your own table.
A megadungeon is more than a big dungeon. Learn what defines this sprawling adventure structure, why it persists across decades of play, and when it serves your table better than episodic adventures.
A candid reflection on lessons learned from running a first dungeon crawl, including what worked, what failed, and how these insights improved future sessions.
Dungeon crawls and exploration adventures both emphasize discovery, but they use different pacing, constraints, and rewards. Understand the strengths of each structure to choose the right approach for your table.
Equip your table with the right props, maps, tools, and accessories to bring dungeon crawls to life and keep players immersed in underground exploration.
Every room in a dungeon should serve a purpose. Learn how to design chambers with distinct functions and pace your crawls to maintain player engagement from entrance to finale.
Master the art of dungeon mapping with practical techniques for sketching layouts, tracking progress, and revealing environments at the table.
Dungeon crawls can stall, frustrate players, or feel like empty slogs. Understand the design mistakes that derail these adventures and practical fixes to keep exploration engaging.
Learn the core elements of dungeon crawls, from exploration and resource management to encounter design, and how to run engaging underground adventures.
Not all extended dungeon explorations signal failure. By examining a five-session stronghold crawl, we identify when sprawl enhances rather than hinders gameplay.
Understanding the fundamental differences between dungeon crawls and dungeon delves helps you choose the right exploration format for your campaign's needs and player preferences.