Dungeon BINGO—quick and easy adventuring, on the fly

[gaptooth]

I've recently found myself in the strange position of coaching other GMs on a variety of topics. What? So, I decided to start getting some of the ideas down on my blog before they get permanently dumped from my brain and I lose them for good.

I started off writing about something I call "Dungeon BINGO", a method I picked up playing with Risus Monkey a few years ago. It's not an Advanced Tip or anything, but it is something I've had a lot of fun with, despite my inherent desire to have more prep, and more detail. It has surprised me many times how far I can get with just a Dungeon BINGO card, and a willingness to build on the ideas that come up in conversation.

Here is the post. In addition to describing the method, I also archived the original Risus Monkey word-sheet PDFs that he used to create the "BINGO" card for our adventure—with Risus Monkey's kind permission.

You can use methods like this for any game, but T&T is a particularly good fit, since you it's so easy to spin up monsters, hazards, magic, and treasure based on whatever ideas suggest themselves.

Anyway, I hope this is useful to some of you!

[khaboom]

I followed this link very early in the morning before heading out at 7am to tackle the Caminito del Rey near Málaga. It woke me up before I had even poured my coffee.

I bookmarked this after giving the article a much more concentrated read than my monkey brain can normally manage.

Now, I see that it is very much a 'me thing' but I unreservedly commend it to one and all.

Do not miss out! For a short investment of time and mental energy you can gain endless hours of stress-free gaming pleasure. It is probably better than the first time you gained a diamond fist in Death Trap Equaliser.

[gaptooth]

khaboom, that's not a response I expected. Do you think it could be cleaned up for a TrollsZine! backup article? I'd be happy to contribute it if you think it's worth it.

[gaptooth]

Oh, and hiking the Caminito del Rey sounds like such an awe-inspiring way to start the day. WOW! Dungeon BINGO can wait.

It's flattering to have it mentioned in the same post, but I think I know the real source of your diamond-fist enthusiasm.

[khaboom]

We survived! Awesome is injustice personified. What a good job they have done in making it safe, spectacular and accessible.

As for Trollzine, the Man from Delmonte, he say "Yes!"

[zanshin]

I agree, that's a brilliant article. Definitely needs to be in everyone's favourite free T&T zine.

I definitely fall in the 'good prep to be confident' camp, but I can definitely see using those descriptors for inspiration, and I think the advice about mindset is great.

Whether or not it is as good as a fist of living diamond... I'll have to ponder that

[mgtremaine]

I'd also like to see Trollzine version of this....Nice write up.

-Mike