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Lairs, Dungeons, and Mega-Dungeons
27 June 2026

Lairs, Dungeons, and Mega-Dungeons

The Whispering GM

About

-- Description --

How large is a dungeon in Dungeons & Dragons? How large should it be? And - when referencing old-school dungeon-delving play: at what point does the dungeon become a Mega-Dungeon?


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-- Show Notes --

00:00 - Intro

00:46 - Theme

01:09 - What is a "Dungeon" and how big should it be?

08:22 - How Big should a Mega-Dungeon be?

12:36 - The Role of "Maintaining Freshness"

15:59 - What is the Difference between Dungeon and Mega-Dungeon?

17:40 - But you mentioned Lairs.

22:47 - What do You think?

24:14 - Benediction: Aug Goes to Peru

28:31 - First Days: Preventive Medicine

35:22 - Outro

40:08 - Theme


-- Links --

* Stonehell: (https://www.lulu.com/search?contributor=Michael+Curtis)

* Greyhawk Ruins: (https://rpggeek.com/rpgitem/49110/greyhawk-ruins)

* Castle Zagyg: (https://trolllord.com/product/castles-crusades-castle-zagyg-yggsburgh-classic-reprint/)

* Tegel Manor: (https://www.froggodgames.com/products/36357)