The Whispering GM

Lairs, Dungeons, and Mega-Dungeons

June 27, 2026·41 min
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-- 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?Like what you're hearing? Visit the blog: (https://clericswearringmail.blogspot.com/)Want to get in on the conversation, yourself? Send in a voicemail on SpeakPipe: (https://www.speakpipe.com/WhisperingGMPodcast)...or come hang out with all of us on Discord: ⁠(https://discord.gg/kQnrK4YCCn) -- Show Notes --00:00 - Intro00:46 - Theme01:09 - 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 Peru28:31 - First Days: Preventive Medicine35:22 - Outro40:08 - 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)

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