Master Megadungeons: DM 101 (Part 1)
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- čas přidán 27. 07. 2024
- Want to create D&D campaigns that your players will NEVER forget?
Megadungeons are the answer!
In this first video of my "DM 101" series, we're going to be going into the world of Megadungeon design. Whether you're a brand new Dungeon Master or a veteran looking to level-up your skills, this guide has something for you.
In this episode, you'll learn:
What exactly IS a megadungeon, and why is it so awesome?
The key principles of designing engaging and long-lasting megadungeons
Practical tips and tricks for bringing your megadungeon to life at the table
Get ready to:
Craft compelling lore and histories for your megadungeon
Design intricate levels, challenging encounters, and memorable NPCs
Run epic, multi-session campaigns that will keep your players hooked
Subscribe now!
Chapters:
0:00 Welcome & Introduction
0:05 What is a Mega Dungeon?
0:46 Creating and Running a Mega Dungeon
1:02 The Titan's Tomb: A Mega Dungeon Example
3:12 Key Elements of a Mega Dungeon
6:42 World Building in Mega Dungeons
10:47 Establishing Active Factions
12:53 Creating Current Conflicts
14:24 Tying It All Together
#dnd #dungeonsanddragons #megadungeon #thedmsguild #worldbuilding #campaign - Zábava
Hey everyone this one took a little to edit! I'm flying overseas on Monday, so the next video may be a few days late but it'll be up next week no matter what! Hope you enjoyed this! I'd love to hear your feedback.
Also just realized, something weird happened that i didn't see on the 10 times i rewatched this somehow lol at 9:50. Sorry about that everyone! Won't happen again.
I am actually writing a novel and, looking at it, I am seeing an origin story of what could become a mega dungeon. It is set in the Stone Age (Age of Tribes), where magic is in its infancy and very few have it. The faction that the MC belongs to is the Beastfolk. The MC is looking to unite the Beastfolk tribes against the expanding warlike Elvari (Elves), who believe themselves to be superior to all others because of their longevity and their more advanced magics. The Elvari seek to enslave other races and have dominion over the world. The beastfolk take to the mountains, where the MC, having Earth magic, makes an alliance with the Drabolds (Dragons and Kobolds), and start to turn the mountain into a fortress. They have other problems to deal with once they start entering the deeper underground areas, meeting with the underground denizens who had never known the surface world. Some are cautious, some are hostile, some are curious and friendly. Right now I'm only on chapter two and haven't yet gotten into the first contact with the Elvari, as chapter one is more of the MC's childhood and weaving in the worldbuilding lore, and chapter two is more of the internal tribe conflict between the chieftain who is the MCs grandfather, and the MC and his brother.
Wow, your novel sounds really interesting! I love the Stone Age setting, and the relationship between the Beastfolk and Elvari sounds super intesrting too!. I love how you’re using detailed worldbuilding in your novel, i think it'll add SO much more detail.. The alliance with the Drabolds and the transformation of the mountain into a fortress is a brilliant idea too! I'd love to learn more about this wow, i could keep complimenting you haha.
I am the 69th subscriber, yippie 😂 also very good format and breakdown, I will definitely be using this in the setting I’m building for multiple megdungeons
Omg you're 69!! Haha 😉!
Also thank you so much. That's incredibly kind!! :D i'm so happy! I'd love to hear when you start and if you need any advice/help feel free to ask anything!
My next campaign was going to be based around a school for young adventurers, and ive also been stuck to the "delicious in dungeons" idea lately. This could be the answer ive been seeking in the way of a extraplanar portal at the school used for training purposes (level 1-8)(9-and on is for seasoned adventurers or those with "hunting tags"). But although the faculty says they created the dungeon, turns out the school was built there to ensure its control and safekeeping. The dungeon itself provides enough bounty to keep people coming and it only takes enough life to sustain itself and slowly fuel the release of "x" from its confines within obvioulsy missing one crucial part that the Party can offer and no one else... Cult of "x" which would have left markings ect through out, currently live on one level undisturbed deep within, full town with farms the works and have forgotten over the centuries spent in there why their initial purpose was there. time for a piece of paper, this is great material pls keep releasing!!
Holy crap that sounds SICK!
also that's literally the best show rn and what got me super hyped to make this channel!!!
Ok that sounds freaking awesome?! You need to tell me what happens! I love that! You could even do like ancient tests or exams or something like that idk. I love your idea, it has SO much potential!
Also thank you so much! My next one will be out next week, hoping to release another vid today or tomorrow too :D
If you ever need help or anything let me know!
Yeah this is dope, my view of mega dungeons was tainted by persona 5 samey random encounter locations with no substance. And then hugely elevated by dungeon meshi, and on reflection infinity train too.
Capturing the feeling that huge alive space, that would be awesome
You should!! If you need any help or anything feel free to ask! Happy to help any way that I can!
Great vid dude :)
Thank you very much!
I’m making a massive dwarven capitol fortress built (unknowingly) within a mountain range created by the skeleton of a dragon-god killed by another. So it’s similar to yours but the dragon is so huge that it would be too big to play in. The stronghold itself is going to be massive with an upside-down fortress above a lava lake along with other things.
@@iamplayingthis166 that’s so cool seriously! And so unique!! I really love the lava lake too! Are you going to give players the ability to cross the lake somehow? It would be so cool if you made it so they had to cross a giant lake and there’s risks and stuff omg
I’m not sure what would be on the other side but there’s definitely going to be an incredibly powerful magic item forge in the middle.
Oh I love that!!!! Any ideas yet on what?
@@BananaBreakdown I think the other side might just include tunnel systems that are part of a dragon’s lair to make the lava lake be a sort of natural divider between areas.