How to Host a Dungeon

Onkl · 10-10-2011, 06:48 AM

Hi guys

I've stumbled upon a nice little game I would like to introduce to you.

It's called "How To Host A Dungeon" and is, in the words of the creator Tony Dowler, "part solo game, part toy, part toolkit for creating dungeons in the style of the Dungeons and Dragons role-playing game."

It is probably best explained by watching the following 2 part video on youtube. It's a playthrough/creation of a dungeon.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzhprAUoJXs&NR=1

I bought the game yesterday and simply love it. I guess some of you guys might like it as well!

Cheers

Onkl

ps. http://planet-thirteen.com/Dungeon.aspx is where you can find the game itself.

sir_pudding · 10-18-2011, 03:09 PM

Does it just produce a two dimensional map oriented "sideways" like that? That doesn't seem too useful for gaming. Am I missing something?

EDIT: Just read the demo version. That's covered. The "rooms" aren't exactly "rooms" but entire areas.

Onkl · 10-21-2011, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by sir_pudding

Does it just produce a two dimensional map oriented "sideways" like that? That doesn't seem too useful for gaming. Am I missing something?

EDIT: Just read the demo version. That's covered. The "rooms" aren't exactly "rooms" but entire areas.

You're right, it won't help a lot if you have problems "laying out" your dungeon - but then again, if this is your problem, go generate a dungeon on one of the gazillion dungeon generator sites out there.
But it helps with the history of the dungeon and even on the lands above ground. Why things are as they are... and that, for me at least, makes for some interesting "delving".

sir_pudding · 10-21-2011, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Onkl

You're right, it won't help a lot if you have problems "laying out" your dungeon - but then again, if this is your problem, go generate a dungeon on one of the gazillion dungeon generator sites out there.
But it helps with the history of the dungeon and even on the lands above ground. Why things are as they are... and that, for me at least, makes for some interesting "delving".

Yeah, I got that after I read the actual demo. The youtube video was confusing (it also doesn't seem to replicable with the actual game, AFAICT).

Ts_ · 10-21-2011, 06:17 AM

By the way, does this in any way compare to the "historically rich" dungeons in the current Pyramid on DF (3/36)? I haven't read the Pyramid except the intro to that article which happens to be in the preview. I'm just curious if there are parallels or if one could be used for the other.

Thanks
Ts

10-10-2011, 06:48 AM	#1
Onkl Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Salodurum, Confoederatio Helvetica	How to Host a Dungeon Hi guys I've stumbled upon a nice little game I would like to introduce to you. It's called "How To Host A Dungeon" and is, in the words of the creator Tony Dowler, "part solo game, part toy, part toolkit for creating dungeons in the style of the Dungeons and Dragons role-playing game." It is probably best explained by watching the following 2 part video on youtube. It's a playthrough/creation of a dungeon. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzhprAUoJXs&NR=1 I bought the game yesterday and simply love it. I guess some of you guys might like it as well! Cheers Onkl ps. http://planet-thirteen.com/Dungeon.aspx is where you can find the game itself. __________________ Combat Maneuvers Cheat Sheet - Injury & Recovery Cheat Sheet - Kit Cards Last edited by Onkl; 10-10-2011 at 09:34 AM. Reason: Added URL to game

10-18-2011, 03:09 PM	#2
sir_pudding Wielder of Smart Pants Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ventura CA	Re: How to Host a Dungeon Does it just produce a two dimensional map oriented "sideways" like that? That doesn't seem too useful for gaming. Am I missing something? EDIT: Just read the demo version. That's covered. The "rooms" aren't exactly "rooms" but entire areas. Last edited by sir_pudding; 10-18-2011 at 03:30 PM.

10-21-2011, 06:17 AM	#5
Ts_ Join Date: Oct 2009	Re: How to Host a Dungeon By the way, does this in any way compare to the "historically rich" dungeons in the current Pyramid on DF (3/36)? I haven't read the Pyramid except the intro to that article which happens to be in the preview. I'm just curious if there are parallels or if one could be used for the other. Thanks Ts