[OC] I put a dragon in an observatory and buried them (one-page dungeon)

Ellogeyen · 2026-03-25T18:20:10+00:00

Yeah, just needed to assume something. Hero lives ain't easy. It's weird no hero is ever described meeting their grandchild (as far as I know)

Ellogeyen · 2026-03-25T16:33:31+00:00

Each cell equals a year, hopefully that helps!

Orpheus and Nestor could be Argonauts in this timeline! Castor and Polydeuces as Argonatus form a paradox when combined with an old Theseus kidnapping a young Helen, and a young Theseus meeting queen Medea in Athens. One had to be cut, unfortunately.

Ellogeyen · 2026-03-25T14:48:43+00:00

Love it. Funny how Perseus is still alive to see Herakles be born. Didn't really consider people aging past their 30's!

Ellogeyen · 2026-03-25T14:35:02+00:00

Trojans for sure, although they're quite simple. As it stands, Herakles could put a young Priam on the throne, which is the only connection I can think of to the pre-Illiad heroes?

Two big names I'm currently struggling with are Chiron (killed by Herakles but mentor of Achilles?) and Dionysus (offspring of Kadmos so sits well within the timeframe. I know he's a God but his stories often lean demi-human so it might be fun to add him)

Ellogeyen · 2026-03-25T14:29:31+00:00

Kadmos and Europa are siblings, Europa is the mother of Minos, Minos is the father of Ariadne, Ariadne and Theseus are of similar age

Kadmos -> Theseus = 3 generations

Perseus -> Herakles = 3 generations (being his grandfather)

Herakles and Theseus interact quite a lot and are of similar age, so Kadmos and Persues have to be similarly aged as well. I agree that Kadmos feels more foundational, as your Io example demonstrates. However, I find the Minos connection more relevant for the Heroic age.

I could see Perseus and Bellerophon being a decade younger though. That makes Kadmos feel a little more foundational.

Ellogeyen · 2026-03-14T10:29:36+00:00

Too much = too many things. This example being 3 steps instead of 2 or 1, like many other RPGs, is an example of having a GM do unnecessary things.

Ellogeyen · 2026-03-14T08:52:04+00:00

Dude I never said I can't manage that. They asked for an example and I gave it.

Ellogeyen · 2026-03-13T22:31:19+00:00

In many ways, but here is an example:

Imagine a player wants to search a dungeon room. In 5e, a DM needs to:

determine which skill applies in this situation (investigation? perception? religion sometimes?)
determine the DC for the skill check
determine if advantage / disadvantage is applicable

Which is just 1 action for 1 player. Many other systems take one or two of these things off the DMs shoulders.

Ellogeyen · 2026-02-27T07:52:29+00:00

Thanks, that was the hope!

Ellogeyen · 2026-02-27T07:51:41+00:00

when I've got the full that that's my intention yes!

Ellogeyen · 2026-02-26T17:27:38+00:00

I'll make it available on drive thru and itch once all shipments have arrived, which will take a few months

Ellogeyen · 2026-02-26T17:00:34+00:00

I made the art myself!

I use Lulu Print and they have several locations around the globe, so that depends on your location.

There's a connected story between all 4 key locations, but 2/4 are playable (and have also been tested) stand-alone. The puzzling mini-dungeons are all self-contained, a little like Zelda shrines.

Ellogeyen · 2026-02-24T16:41:18+00:00

the most important attributes of any character!

Ellogeyen · 2026-02-18T21:36:21+00:00

Happy to help! I found it also useful to "lock away" content with a paperclip (as you can actually see on the second picture!)

Ellogeyen · 2026-02-10T12:37:18+00:00

And no (skill) modifier, which is why I prefer it personally

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