TonyDowler
Planet Thirteen
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Q: I’m confused about how to draw something in the game.
A: How you draw any element in How to Host a Dungeon is up to you. Your rooms and tunnels can be any shape and size that works for you. There are also several example dungeons online you can look at for ideas:
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Q: My Dwarves aren’t reproducing. How does the Dwarven population increase?
A: Any time that Dwarves find treasure and gather it, their population increases by one.
Q: The rules say the Dwarves gather any treasure connected to their tunnels. Does this include treasure they gathered during past turns?
A: No, once the Dwarves gather treasure and store it, they do not gather it again. The same goes for the Dwarven treasures that appear in special rooms.
Q: I’m starting a Dark Elf civilization and the rules say “pick a spot along this tunnel.” What tunnel is that?
A: This tunnel is explained in the next paragraph. These two paragraphs are out of order. I apologize for the gaffe.
Q: What’s the difference between the editions of the game?
A: The free edition does not have the cool graphics and formatting of the print and PDF versions. It’s also lacking one civilization, the Demons, and one villain, the Alpha Villain. Also, the print version comes with a nice carrying case and three pieces of tracing paper. That said, the free version has everything you need to play How to Host a Dungeon.
Q: What are your future plans for How to Host a Dungeon?
A: I’ve gotten tons of feedback on this game and I’m working on some additions to the rules myself. For example, I’ve got rules for magma dwellers and aquatic monsters that I’m trying out now. I’m not sure exactly what my plans are, but I’m sure there will be some free additions to the game, and maybe a full supplement sometime in the future.
Q: I’ve got another question…
A: If you’ve got any other questions, email me at tony.dowler@gmail.com. I love to answer questions.
Posted 25 Aug 08
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How to Host a Dungeon Online Legacy Games
We're trying an experiment over at Story Games, playing an online game of How to Host a Dungeon in the style of the Dwarf Fortress online games. Basically, you sign up to play a few turns. You get the map from the last player, run through some turns, then pass it on to the next player and write a short in-character history of your turn. Feel free to go over to Story Games and sign up to play. You can jump in any time. Or post in this thread if you're interested in starting up a new online game on this forum. Once a few people show interest, I'll kick off the game.
Posted 27 Aug 08
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Welcome to Your New Forum!
Here are a few steps on how to get your forum started and getting the discussion flowing.
Tip: You can open this topic in a new window/tab so you can keep reading while you're taking the steps.
1. Start a few topics.
It's a good way to set the direction of your forum and gives your members a starting point. Try 'Forum Introduction', 'Forum Rules' and 'Introduce Yourself' to kick things off. (Click 'New Topic' in the upper left side of the screen to start topics.)
2. Update your forum details.
They appear on your forum home page. Click on the 'Home' tab, then click on 'Edit Details' in the Manage Your Forum section. Fill in the form and then click 'Save Details'. Make sure your web address is correct so people can get back to your site.
3. Customize your forum's design.
You can change how your forum looks. Go to the 'Home' tab, and this time click on 'Edit Appearance' in the Manage Your Forum section. There are 3 options. (Easy) Pick a template. (Moderate) Click 'Custom Theme' and personalise the colours and background images. (Expert) Click 'Advanced Theme' and customise the CSS. Click 'Save Customization' when you are done.
4. Link to your forum.
On your website and blog, add a big link to your forum so all your visitors can find it. Call it 'Forum' or 'Discussion'. Images and buttons can get more clicks. Remember, if you hide the link, your forum won't grow.
5. Invite people.
You can bring people directly to your forum with an email invite. Click 'Invite Friends' in the top right. Click on the 'Invite by email' tab and put in your friends email addresses.
6. Install the notifier.
There is an optional desktop notifier which will let you know when you get a new message. Download it here: Windows Mac LinuxEnjoy!
P.S. Remember, the more you link to your forum, the easier it will be for people to find it, and the more discussion you'll have.
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