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.

Q: In the primordial age, the rules for the Primoridal Events table say to roll a D6, but there are 8 entries in the table. What should I do?

A: You should roll a D8.

Q: After I place the surface kingdoms and other starting monster groups in the Age of Monsters. Do the monster I just placed take a turn? In what order do they act?   

A: In the rules they do not take a turn immediately, although you can play it either way and it works. When they do take turns, have them take their turns in the order the rules says to place them: delvers, then breeders, then predator.