Comments on: A Dungeon Master's Toy: How to Host a Dungeon http://critical-hits.com/2009/05/12/a-dungeon-masters-toy-how-to-host-a-dungeon-party/ The Journal of Gamer Culture Fri, 25 May 2012 03:02:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: How To Host a Dungeon – Death of the Liche Lord « A character for every game http://critical-hits.com/2009/05/12/a-dungeon-masters-toy-how-to-host-a-dungeon-party/#comment-55096 How To Host a Dungeon – Death of the Liche Lord « A character for every game Sat, 11 Jul 2009 11:22:16 +0000 http://chattydm.net/?p=2975#comment-55096 [...] ChattyDM’s Review [...] [...] ChattyDM’s Review [...]

]]> By: Dyson Logos http://critical-hits.com/2009/05/12/a-dungeon-masters-toy-how-to-host-a-dungeon-party/#comment-55095 Dyson Logos Tue, 19 May 2009 02:31:26 +0000 http://chattydm.net/?p=2975#comment-55095 I'm a huge fan of How To Host A Dungeon. I've posted two articles of house rules for it - one being a fairly major expansion to the civilization rules set with a new civilization. Major Rules Set: http://rpgcharacters.wordpress.com/2009/04/13/how-to-host-a-dungeon-kuo-toa-and-other-muck-dwellers/ Minor House Rules: http://rpgcharacters.wordpress.com/2009/05/05/how-to-host-a-dungeon-deep-gnomes-other-house-critters/ <abbr><em>Dyson Logoss last blog post..<a href="http://rpgcharacters.wordpress.com/2009/05/18/5-third-party-supplements-for-classic-dungeons-and-dragons/" rel="nofollow">5 third-party supplements for classic Dungeons and Dragons</a></em></abbr> I’m a huge fan of How To Host A Dungeon. I’ve posted two articles of house rules for it – one being a fairly major expansion to the civilization rules set with a new civilization.

Major Rules Set:
http://rpgcharacters.wordpress.com/2009/04/13/how-to-host-a-dungeon-kuo-toa-and-other-muck-dwellers/

Minor House Rules:
http://rpgcharacters.wordpress.com/2009/05/05/how-to-host-a-dungeon-deep-gnomes-other-house-critters/

Dyson Logoss last blog post..5 third-party supplements for classic Dungeons and Dragons

]]> By: Time Stop - At Will http://critical-hits.com/2009/05/12/a-dungeon-masters-toy-how-to-host-a-dungeon-party/#comment-55094 Time Stop - At Will Fri, 15 May 2009 19:30:31 +0000 http://chattydm.net/?p=2975#comment-55094 [...] last article that I will be featuring this week is a recent review posted by ChattyDM about a game called How to Host a Dungeon. This is a single player game, more of [...] [...] last article that I will be featuring this week is a recent review posted by ChattyDM about a game called How to Host a Dungeon. This is a single player game, more of [...]

]]> By: MJ Harnish http://critical-hits.com/2009/05/12/a-dungeon-masters-toy-how-to-host-a-dungeon-party/#comment-55093 MJ Harnish Thu, 14 May 2009 12:02:19 +0000 http://chattydm.net/?p=2975#comment-55093 I've really enjoyed the couple of games I've played of "How to..." It's pretty cool how you can use it to generate both the physical map and the history of a complex. <abbr><em>MJ Harnishs last blog post..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GamingBrouhaha/~3/4tpk8_HrKIk/" rel="nofollow">Some Burning Wheel Resources</a></em></abbr> I’ve really enjoyed the couple of games I’ve played of “How to…” It’s pretty cool how you can use it to generate both the physical map and the history of a complex.

MJ Harnishs last blog post..Some Burning Wheel Resources

]]> By: ChattyDM http://critical-hits.com/2009/05/12/a-dungeon-masters-toy-how-to-host-a-dungeon-party/#comment-55092 ChattyDM Wed, 13 May 2009 20:18:03 +0000 http://chattydm.net/?p=2975#comment-55092 Yeah, Vulture's Eye features 3D tiles for the game. I still prefer the good old 2D color tiles. I'm not a purist enough to have enjoyed playing with the colored Ascii characters. Yeah, Vulture’s Eye features 3D tiles for the game. I still prefer the good old 2D color tiles. I’m not a purist enough to have enjoyed playing with the colored Ascii characters.

]]> By: Tahakki http://critical-hits.com/2009/05/12/a-dungeon-masters-toy-how-to-host-a-dungeon-party/#comment-55091 Tahakki Wed, 13 May 2009 19:43:52 +0000 http://chattydm.net/?p=2975#comment-55091 Meh, I play MUDs sometimes. I made one myself, actually. There is the Vulture's Eye thing, though? <abbr><em>Tahakkis last blog post..<a href="http://noobdm.comuv.com/?p=48" rel="nofollow">Rewriting Rivenroar Part 2: Ogres and Carts</a></em></abbr> Meh, I play MUDs sometimes. I made one myself, actually.

There is the Vulture’s Eye thing, though?

Tahakkis last blog post..Rewriting Rivenroar Part 2: Ogres and Carts

]]> By: ChattyDM http://critical-hits.com/2009/05/12/a-dungeon-masters-toy-how-to-host-a-dungeon-party/#comment-55090 ChattyDM Wed, 13 May 2009 16:20:03 +0000 http://chattydm.net/?p=2975#comment-55090 I heard that said several times (and not just by you Tommi). I limited my expositions to Roguelikes to Nethack (and variants) and Angband (sp?). ADOM has always been on my list but I never got around to trying it. I heard that said several times (and not just by you Tommi). I limited my expositions to Roguelikes to Nethack (and variants) and Angband (sp?). ADOM has always been on my list but I never got around to trying it.

]]> By: Tommi http://critical-hits.com/2009/05/12/a-dungeon-masters-toy-how-to-host-a-dungeon-party/#comment-55089 Tommi Wed, 13 May 2009 16:15:53 +0000 http://chattydm.net/?p=2975#comment-55089 ADOM far trumps Nethack. Also, its developer is designing an rpg and has posted a bit about it on <a href="http://www.biskup.net/blog/2009/05/13/rpg-design-to-level-or-not-to-level/" rel="nofollow">his blog</a>. ADOM far trumps Nethack. Also, its developer is designing an rpg and has posted a bit about it on his blog.

]]> By: ChattyDM http://critical-hits.com/2009/05/12/a-dungeon-masters-toy-how-to-host-a-dungeon-party/#comment-55088 ChattyDM Wed, 13 May 2009 15:19:43 +0000 http://chattydm.net/?p=2975#comment-55088 I'm happy you found it useful enough to actually buy it, I'm sure Tony will appreciate! I’m happy you found it useful enough to actually buy it, I’m sure Tony will appreciate!

]]> By: Alric http://critical-hits.com/2009/05/12/a-dungeon-masters-toy-how-to-host-a-dungeon-party/#comment-55087 Alric Wed, 13 May 2009 15:05:07 +0000 http://chattydm.net/?p=2975#comment-55087 Thank you, Monsieur, for that very thorough interview. I purchased my copy a few minutes ago. Thank you, Monsieur, for that very thorough interview.

I purchased my copy a few minutes ago.

]]> By: ChattyDM http://critical-hits.com/2009/05/12/a-dungeon-masters-toy-how-to-host-a-dungeon-party/#comment-55086 ChattyDM Wed, 13 May 2009 13:57:32 +0000 http://chattydm.net/?p=2975#comment-55086 @Greywulf: There seems to be quite a few dungeon building sim games out. I'm surprised. Thanks for the tip! @Tahakki: Actually, extensive DM knowledge of D&D is not necessary. Enjoy Nethack, you'll need to overcome the feeling that bad graphics = bad game. Most of my friends failed and never played much. @The Gun Nut: Yeah, I like that anti-Spam word too. The complete game has a better layout, features images and has an extra civilization (Demons) and an extra Villain (The Alpha Villain). Apart from that, the free rule allows you to experience a complete game. @Greywulf: There seems to be quite a few dungeon building sim games out. I’m surprised. Thanks for the tip!

@Tahakki: Actually, extensive DM knowledge of D&D is not necessary. Enjoy Nethack, you’ll need to overcome the feeling that bad graphics = bad game. Most of my friends failed and never played much.

@The Gun Nut: Yeah, I like that anti-Spam word too.

The complete game has a better layout, features images and has an extra civilization (Demons) and an extra Villain (The Alpha Villain).

Apart from that, the free rule allows you to experience a complete game.

]]> By: The_Gun_Nut http://critical-hits.com/2009/05/12/a-dungeon-masters-toy-how-to-host-a-dungeon-party/#comment-55085 The_Gun_Nut Wed, 13 May 2009 01:47:55 +0000 http://chattydm.net/?p=2975#comment-55085 That looks very interesting. Also, I seem to be getting the BACON anti-spam word every time I comment. I can't complain about that, at all. What's the difference between the free one and the one you pay for? What all do you get in the moneyed one? That looks very interesting. Also, I seem to be getting the BACON anti-spam word every time I comment.

I can’t complain about that, at all.

What’s the difference between the free one and the one you pay for? What all do you get in the moneyed one?

]]> By: Tahakki http://critical-hits.com/2009/05/12/a-dungeon-masters-toy-how-to-host-a-dungeon-party/#comment-55084 Tahakki Tue, 12 May 2009 21:28:39 +0000 http://chattydm.net/?p=2975#comment-55084 Interesting, though probably not something for the beginner (me!). On an unrelated note, this post led me on to discover NetHack. Giving it a try now. :P <abbr><em>Tahakkis last blog post..<a href="http://noobdm.comuv.com/?p=48" rel="nofollow">Rewriting Rivenroar Part 2: Ogres and Carts</a></em></abbr> Interesting, though probably not something for the beginner (me!).

On an unrelated note, this post led me on to discover NetHack. Giving it a try now. :P

Tahakkis last blog post..Rewriting Rivenroar Part 2: Ogres and Carts

]]> By: greywulf http://critical-hits.com/2009/05/12/a-dungeon-masters-toy-how-to-host-a-dungeon-party/#comment-55083 greywulf Tue, 12 May 2009 21:28:23 +0000 http://chattydm.net/?p=2975#comment-55083 I you like How to Host a Dungeon, I recommend giving <a href="http://www.clanwebsite.org/games/rpg/Dawn_of_Worlds_game_1_0Final.pdf" rel="nofollow">Dawn of Worlds</a> a spin with a few friends too. That's a blast! I you like How to Host a Dungeon, I recommend giving Dawn of Worlds a spin with a few friends too. That’s a blast!

]]> By: ChattyDM http://critical-hits.com/2009/05/12/a-dungeon-masters-toy-how-to-host-a-dungeon-party/#comment-55082 ChattyDM Tue, 12 May 2009 20:14:17 +0000 http://chattydm.net/?p=2975#comment-55082 No I'm not, but Tony names it in his link of dungeon games. I'll definitively take a look. No I’m not, but Tony names it in his link of dungeon games.

I’ll definitively take a look.

]]> By: jerm http://critical-hits.com/2009/05/12/a-dungeon-masters-toy-how-to-host-a-dungeon-party/#comment-55081 jerm Tue, 12 May 2009 20:01:20 +0000 http://chattydm.net/?p=2975#comment-55081 Are you familiar with Dwarf Fortress? http://www.bay12games.com/dwarves/ I've not tried Host A Dungeon, but it sounds similar to some aspects of DF. <abbr><em>jerms last blog post..<a href="http://runningwithdice.blogspot.com/2009/05/monsters-and-morality.html" rel="nofollow">Monsters and Morality</a></em></abbr> Are you familiar with Dwarf Fortress? http://www.bay12games.com/dwarves/

I’ve not tried Host A Dungeon, but it sounds similar to some aspects of DF.

jerms last blog post..Monsters and Morality

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