Have you Ever Used a Historical or Modern Building For a Dungeon?

Premier · June 24, 2014, 10:15:35 AM

Not as a dungeon as such, but I've used the blueprint and drawing of the Minoan Palace of Knossos as a location. Not coincidentially, the location I've used it for was a fantasy version of the actual Minoan Palace, in a game of Mazes & Minotaurs. Yes, there was also a labyrinth.

Oh, and this was NOT the Tomb of the Bull King (an excellent M&M adventure that also uses the same blueprint), but an adventure of my own.

Sacrosanct · June 24, 2014, 10:53:59 AM

Yes, mostly when playing more modern games. I use warehouse floorplans all the time. Much easier than creating my own

I've also used an office building once, where the PCs had to infiltrate to get the goods, and then had to set up a defensive perimeter as they were attacked.

I've also use real life natural cave formations for my dungeons. The one at the bottom right of this image is from an actual cave formation. I happened to think it looked really cool, so I used it.

jibbajibba · June 24, 2014, 01:10:47 PM

Quote from: Premier;760971Not as a dungeon as such, but I've used the blueprint and drawing of the Minoan Palace of Knossos as a location. Not coincidentially, the location I've used it for was a fantasy version of the actual Minoan Palace, in a game of Mazes & Minotaurs. Yes, there was also a labyrinth.

Oh, and this was NOT the Tomb of the Bull King (an excellent M&M adventure that also uses the same blueprint), but an adventure of my own.

Shame the reconstruction was so ham-fisted. A reconstruction of what it would have been like next to the original would have been far more interesting.

Novastar · June 24, 2014, 09:04:59 PM

Quote from: Sacrosanct;760993I've also use real life natural cave formations for my dungeons. The one at the bottom right of this image is from an actual cave formation. I happened to think it looked really cool, so I used it.

Is that...Carlsbad Caverns?
It's pretty awe-inspiring today, even if they don't play "Rock of Ages" on Halloween Night anymore...

BarefootGaijin · June 24, 2014, 09:27:13 PM

Cissbury Ring in the UK has flint mines. I've used this as a game map before.

Shipyard Locked · June 24, 2014, 10:02:25 PM

Good floor plans for modern buildings can be surprisingly elusive.

flyerfan1991 · June 24, 2014, 10:20:30 PM

Quote from: BarefootGaijin;761163Cissbury Ring in the UK has flint mines. I've used this as a game map before.

Very interesting.

But I can't unsee your sig now.

Marleycat · June 24, 2014, 11:43:04 PM

Of course I do but I run Mage the Awakening so it's expected. What isn't is stacking your encounter areas and/or hidden worlds on top of them. Instant dungeon or even megadungeon.

Supernal verges are your friend much like dead or wild magic zones for Dnd.

Ravenswing · June 25, 2014, 01:54:54 AM

Quote from: Shipyard Locked;761166Good floor plans for modern buildings can be surprisingly elusive.

I'll give you a tip -- land court records. I don't know the case in New York state, but in Massachusetts, plot plans and floor plans are often filed as part of land court registries, and you can get copies pretty cheaply. Blueprint sized too.

Or you could do something twenty times simpler. A thought just occurring to me, I went to Google Image and typed "architectural plans." Just go try the same. 'Nuff said.

BarefootGaijin · June 25, 2014, 08:58:39 AM

I would love to get a precise layout of the Tokyo Metro, including station layouts, walkways, tunnels, stairs etc. I could use it as a megadungeon!

RPGPundit · June 27, 2014, 04:00:43 PM

Neat stuff! I've certainly used some castle maps in my Albion campaign.