Random Dungeon Generator
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Randomly generate parts of a dungeon on the fly, pieces are modular and fit together so you can even generate an entire dungeon this way. If you're generating from scratch, begin with a starting area and then add random doors and passages. Passages can connect to other passages, and should continue to be generated until they're all linked to doors, rooms, or dead-ends. Refresh to generate new things. You can also drag and drop pieces onto the grid map to build as you go.
Jump to a section:
- Dungeon Start
- Passages
- Doors
- Chamber (Rooms)
- Stairs
- Contents
- Monster
- Random Hazards
- Random Obstacles
- Random Traps
- Random Tricks
Dungeon Start
Dungeon Type: Temple or shrine (Click to make permanent). or choose:
Starting Area:
Passage, 10ft. wide; four-way intersection
Description
Noises: Humming
Air: Clear and drafty
Odors: Manure
Purpose: Audience chamber where priests of the temple receive commoners and low-ranking visitors
Current state: Furniture wrecked but still present
Contents: Monster (random creature)
Possible feature: Cracks, floor; Arrow, broken; Cobwebs
Possible furnishings: Box (large); Rug (small or medium); Fireplace and wood
(Religious) Possible furnishings: Lamp; Shrine, Altar
(Mage) Possible furnishings: Shrine; Columns or pillars; Tripod
Possible personal items: Tinderbox (with flint and steel); Cologne or perfume; Hourglass
Passages
Passage Width:
10 ft. / Leads to:
Continue straight 20ft., side passage to the right, then an additional 10 ft. ahead
Extra passages (if necessary):
2nd Passage Width:
10 ft. / Leads to:
Continue straight 20ft., side passage to the right, then an additional 10 ft. ahead3rd Passage Width:
10 ft. / Leads to:
Continue straight 20ft., door to the right, then an additional 10 ft. ahead4th Passage Width:
10 ft. / Leads to:
Chamber
Doors
Door: Wooden / Leads to:
Chamber
Extra doors (if necessary):
Door 2: Wooden / Leads to:
Chamber
Door 3: Stone / Leads to:
Chamber
Door 4: Stone / Leads to:
Passage 20 ft. straight ahead
Door 5: Stone, barred or locked / Leads to:
Stairs (if not multi-level then reroll)
Door 6: Wooden / Leads to:
Chamber
Chamber (Rooms)
Whenever a passage, door, or anything else results in a chamber, use one of these.
Dimensions:
Square, 20 x 20 ft.
Number of exits: 1
Exit locations: Wall left of entrance /
Exit types: Corridor, 10ft. long /
Description
Purpose: Banquet room used for celebrations and holy days
Current state: Holes, floor partially collapsed
Contents: Random Trap protecting treasure hoard found in behind furniture
Possible feature: Cobwebs; Cobwebs; Slime (harmless)
Possible furnishings: Bed; Bag; Quilt
(Religious) Possible furnishings: Shrine; Rail, Stand
(Mage) Possible furnishings: Thurible; Holy or unholy writings; Stand
Possible personal items: Jug or pitcher; Dish; Flask or jar
Stairs
Stairs connect multiple floors of a dungeon. If your dungeon doesn't have multiple floors, then reroll the passage or door that spawned them.
Stair Type: Down to a dead end
Contents
Whenever a container or book is generated, use this to determine its contents
Container Contents: Cinders
Book, Scroll, or Tome: Historical text
Monster
Each monster should have a motivation in the dungeon. Sometimes this might make them peaceful (even if temporarily).
Motivation: Conquer the dungeon
Personality: Joker; taunts its enemies.
Random Hazards
Hazard: Green slime (Drops from above. DC 10 Dex, 1d10 acid damage, damage each round until removed. Nonmagical wood, metal weapon or tool used to remove is destroyed. Destroyed by sunlight, cure disease, cold, fire, or radiant)
Random Obstacles
Obstacles block or hamper progress and can affect more than one room.
Obstacle: Lava flows through the area (50 percent chance of a stone bridge crossing it)
Random Traps
Trigger: Stepped on (floor, stairs)
Severity: Dangerous (DC 13, +8 to-hit)
Effect: Vent releases gas: blinding, acidic, obscuring, paralyzing, poisonous, or sleep-inducing
| Damage | |
|---|---|
| Level 1-4: | 2d10 |
| Level 5-10: | 4d10 |
| Level 11-16: | 10d10 |
| Level 17-20: | 18d10 |
Random Tricks
Tricks are quirky and less deadly than a trap. Some tricks are permanent, others can be dispelled with Dispel Magic.
Object: Glass sculpture
Effect: Locks or unlocks exits
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