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Paizo released its Abomination Vault, no idea how good it is, the PF2 version seems popularKobold Press published one, The Scarlet Citadel. I haven't played it, though, so can't comment on whether it belongs in the "top 5" list.
Paizo released its Abomination Vault, no idea how good it is, the PF2 version seems popularKobold Press published one, The Scarlet Citadel. I haven't played it, though, so can't comment on whether it belongs in the "top 5" list.
The PF2 version is excellent. I can run it with zero modifications.Paizo released its Abomination Vault, no idea how good it is, the PF2 version seems popular
Disagreed about 5E and megadungeons, but it does require you to completely change how you run megadungeons and the idea of them. Resource management still exists, but it works better if you take an Elden Ring approach, with a few "check points" throughout that can be used to rest or camp at.The Scarlet Citadel isn't really a megadungeon by the standard definition of the term. it is just a big dungeon. And it isn't very good.
We have been running 5E Rappan Athuk for a while and it is a slog. 5E lacks the necessary focus on resource management to make delving into RA until you have to back out very fun.
I don't think 5E works well for megadungeons at all, and actually works best for "5 room dungeons" and other shot delves IMO.
A Shadowdark version of RA might be interesting, tho...
Ptolus for sure, although there's probably four or so distinct campaigns in that book. We're currently doing the "main" one, which will eventually involve laying out all the secrets of the setting, changing the world at level 19 and then saving the world at level 20.And Ptolus.
It's DMs Guild content, not WotC, so yes, IMO.Does Chains of Asmodeus count?
The Scarlet Citadel isn't really a megadungeon by the standard definition of the term. it is just a big dungeon. And it isn't very good.
My group got so frustrated with the PF2 version, but I'm sure it's a large part based on how unforgiving PF2 is. And the early part of AV has a lot of fights where the PCs are outmatched using the PF2 system.Paizo released its Abomination Vault, no idea how good it is, the PF2 version seems popular