Unleashing Your Imagination
Between this chapter and Chapter 11, More Interesting Dungeons, you’ve covered a lot of important ground. Changing the layout of your maps can completely change the nature of a game. Battling monsters in the tight confines of a room and corridor-based dungeon requires care and offers regular breaks between battles in which the player can regain their strength. A more open map can easily leave the player surrounded. The additional room to maneuver can lead to less breathing room between fights. Whether you prefer to generate your maps or craft them by hand, this is your chance to shine.
Changing the theme of a map can completely change the feel of your game. A brightly lit dungeon implies a fun romp. The same dungeon ...
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