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<blockquote data-quote="Art Waring" data-source="post: 9293215" data-attributes="member: 7037141"><p>I once tried to start a Rappan Athuk campaign, but the layout of the maps was a bit confusing (to me anyway). Honestly, I tried wrapping my head around it and after a long time trying to figure it out, I realized that I was probably better off making my own megadungeon.</p><p></p><p>The problem is that (at least in the 3.5 version) there is no core map that shows the entire thing, it is cut up into smaller pieces. That works for running individual sections of the dungeon, but it does not help GM's get the "big picture" of where everything fits on a complete map. Some people might not have this problem, but in my experience, having a more thorough layout of the maps helps me to conceptualize it in its entirety.</p><p></p><p>Not included on your list, but <em>Gradient Descent</em> from Mothership is a great megadungeon to look into. It has numerous maps, from maps that cover individual sections of the station, to maps that show the entire thing and all of its connecting points. I was able to grok it on the first read. I can't say the same for Rappan Athuk.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Art Waring, post: 9293215, member: 7037141"] I once tried to start a Rappan Athuk campaign, but the layout of the maps was a bit confusing (to me anyway). Honestly, I tried wrapping my head around it and after a long time trying to figure it out, I realized that I was probably better off making my own megadungeon. The problem is that (at least in the 3.5 version) there is no core map that shows the entire thing, it is cut up into smaller pieces. That works for running individual sections of the dungeon, but it does not help GM's get the "big picture" of where everything fits on a complete map. Some people might not have this problem, but in my experience, having a more thorough layout of the maps helps me to conceptualize it in its entirety. Not included on your list, but [I]Gradient Descent[/I] from Mothership is a great megadungeon to look into. It has numerous maps, from maps that cover individual sections of the station, to maps that show the entire thing and all of its connecting points. I was able to grok it on the first read. I can't say the same for Rappan Athuk. [/QUOTE]
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