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: Maze (Click to make random). or choose:
Starting Area:
Square, 20 x 20ft.; door on two walls, passage in third wall
Description
Noises: Coughing
Air: Clear and damp
Odors: Earthy
Purpose: Guard room for sentinels that patrol the maze
Current state: Rubble, ceiling partially collapsed
Contents: Monster (dominant inhabitant)
Possible feature: Cracks, ceiling; Water, trickle; Cracks, ceiling
Possible furnishings: Pegs; Idol (large); Sack
(Religious) Possible furnishings: Votive light; Lectern, Altar
(Mage) Possible furnishings: Candelabra; Vestments; Incense burner
Possible personal items: Pipe, musical; Candle; Horn, drinking
Passages
Passage Width:
10 ft. / Leads to:
Continue straight 20ft., side passage to the left, then an additional lO ft. ahead
Extra passages (if necessary):
2nd Passage Width:
10 ft. / Leads to:
Continue straight 20ft., door to the left, then an additional 10 ft. ahead3rd Passage Width:
10 ft. / Leads to:
Stairs (if not multi-level then reroll)4th Passage Width:
10 ft. / Leads to:
Continue straight 20ft.; passage ends in a door
Doors
Door: Portcullis, locked in place / Leads to:
Chamber
Extra doors (if necessary):
Door 2: Wooden / Leads to:
Passage 20 ft. straight ahead
Door 3: Secret door, barred or locked / Leads to:
Chamber
Door 4: Secret door / Leads to:
Passage 20 ft. straight ahead
Door 5: Wooden / Leads to: Diagonal (or turn) Passage 20 ft. to the left
Door 6: Wooden / Leads to:
Chamber
Chamber (Rooms)
Whenever a passage, door, or anything else results in a chamber, use one of these.
Dimensions:
Circle, 30 ft. diameter
Number of exits: 0
Exit locations:
Exit types:
Description
Purpose: Guard room for sentinels that patrol the maze
Current state: Holes, floor partially collapsed
Contents: Random Trap
Possible feature: Water, large puddle; Dampness, wall; Dust
Possible furnishings: Sheet; Buffet cabinet; Table, round
(Religious) Possible furnishings: Robes; Font, Tripod
(Mage) Possible furnishings: Cloth, altar; Prayer rug; Tripod
Possible personal items: Oil, scented; Pipe, musical; Bowl
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 two levels to a passage 20ft. long
Contents
Whenever a container or book is generated, use this to determine its contents
Container Contents: Fibers
Book, Scroll, or Tome: Letter
Monster
Each monster should have a motivation in the dungeon. Sometimes this might make them peaceful (even if temporarily).
Motivation: Find a sanctuary
Personality: Rabble; poorly trained and easily rattled.
Random Hazards
Hazard: Shrieker
Random Obstacles
Obstacles block or hamper progress and can affect more than one room.
Obstacle: Cave-in
Random Traps
Trigger: Moved through (doorway, hallway)
Severity: Setback (DC 11, +5 to-hit)
Effect: Lightning bolt shoots from wall or object
| Damage | |
|---|---|
| Level 1-4: | 1d10 |
| Level 5-10: | 2d10 |
| Level 11-16: | 4d10 |
| Level 17-20: | 10d10 |
Random Tricks
Tricks are quirky and less deadly than a trap. Some tricks are permanent, others can be dispelled with Dispel Magic.
Object: Pool of water
Effect: Contains an imprisoned creature
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