Dungeon Dilettante
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Joined: Thursday, 5th January 2017, 17:04
Mountain Dungeon Branch (Purgatorio)
Just floating an idea as perhaps that might add more variety to the structure of the dungeon. Feedback more than welcome.
My favourite dungeons and levels are those that really capture the imagination. For me the one that does this best is The Shoals. The idea of a multi-storey seaside world is so bizarre and cool, and it's always such a refreshing break from the rest of the dungeon. Personally, I'd love to see more like this in DCSS.
Imagine a branch ending based on the idea of a mountain, where you ascend, rather than descend. Perhaps something loosely based on Mount Purgatory from Dante's divine trilogy. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purgatorio
Treacherous mountain paths, ravines, bridges. There are so many things that could break up the normal rhythm of the dungeon and add something totally different to the game. Although they're all great, I find Snake Pit, Spider's Nest, and Slime somewhat similar. And although the idea of the Elven Hall's is exciting, I find the level aren't particularly immersive.
Anyway, tell me what you think. Has it already been suggested? etc. etc.
Cheers!