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'''''Dungeon Adventures''''', commonly called simply '''''Dungeon''''', was a magazine targeting people who play roleplaying games, particularly ''Dungeons & Dragons''. It was first published by TSR in 1986, as a bi-monthly magazine. It changed to be published monthly in 2003 and ceased publication in September 2007 with issue 150 (which included an index of the various adventures and Campaign Workbooks published in it, by setting and RPG system). Its sister publication was the more widely read ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]].''
'''''Dungeon Adventures''''', commonly called simply '''''Dungeon''''', was a magazine targeting people who play roleplaying games, particularly ''Dungeons & Dragons''. It was first published by TSR in 1986, as a bi-monthly magazine. It changed to be published monthly in 2003. The magazine was licensed to Paizo Publishing from 2002, but the licence ceased in September 2007 with issue 150 (which included an index of the various adventures and Campaign Workbooks published in it, by setting and RPG system). Wizards of the Coast continued publishing it until issue 221 in December 2013. Its sister publication was the more widely read ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]].''


Each issue provided self-contained pre-written, playtested game scenarios, often called "modules" in early issues (it is now more common to just call them "adventures" or "scenarios"). Gamemasters could present these adventures to their players as written, or adapt them to their own campaign setting.  By providing ideas, plots, villains, maps, monsters, and hooks, it sought to save gamemasters a great deal of time preparing a game for their players. As a magazine containing several modules per issue, it was also significantly cheaper than stand-alone modules, which perhaps explained its enduring popularity.
Each issue provided self-contained pre-written, playtested game scenarios, often called "modules" in early issues (it is now more common to just call them "adventures" or "scenarios"). Gamemasters could present these adventures to their players as written, or adapt them to their own campaign setting.  By providing ideas, plots, villains, maps, monsters, and hooks, it sought to save gamemasters a great deal of time preparing a game for their players. As a magazine containing several modules per issue, it was also significantly cheaper than stand-alone modules, which perhaps explained its enduring popularity.
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Starting with Issue 90 in 2002, ''Dungeon'' was combined with ''[[Polyhedron]]'' magazine into a single magazine.  Many of the ''Polyhedron'' sections presented complete mini-games for the d20 system, starting with "Pulp Heroes" in issue 90.
Starting with Issue 90 in 2002, ''Dungeon'' was combined with ''[[Polyhedron]]'' magazine into a single magazine.  Many of the ''Polyhedron'' sections presented complete mini-games for the d20 system, starting with "Pulp Heroes" in issue 90.


On April 18, 2007, Wizards of the Coast announced that Paizo would cease publication of ''Dungeon'' in September of that year. Scott Rouse, Senior Brand Manager of ''Dungeons & Dragons'' at Wizards of the Coast stated, "Today the internet is where people go to get this kind of information. By moving to an online model we are using a delivery system that broadens our reach to fans around the world."
On April 18, 2007, Wizards of the Coast announced that Paizo would cease publication of ''Dungeon'' in September of that year. Scott Rouse, Senior Brand Manager of ''Dungeons & Dragons'' at Wizards of the Coast stated, "Today the internet is where people go to get this kind of information. By moving to an online model we are using a delivery system that broadens our reach to fans around the world." That mode continued until December 2013 with the final issue 221.


==The return to Dungeons & Dragons==
==The return to Dungeons & Dragons==
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===Adventure Paths===
===Adventure Paths===
A notable feature of ''Dungeon'''s recent history has been the use of connected series of adventures; these long series are referred to as "[[Adventure Paths]]" and take characters from the very beginning of their adventuring careers (1st level) up through Epic levels (20+). Two lengthy series, the ''[[Shackled City]]'' (11 parts) and ''[[Age of Worms]]'' (12 parts) have been completed, with a third, ''[[Savage Tide]]'', in progress, having started with issue 139; this is scheduled to run until issue 150. In addition, several shorter series (typically three parts) and a sporadic, open-ended series of [[Maure Castle]] adventures have figured in recent issues. The ''Shackled City'' series has been reprinted as a hardcover book, with various revisions and corrections, new background information, and an additional adventure added to fill a gap near the beginning of the series.
A notable feature of ''Dungeon'''s history hinder Paizo was the use of connected series of adventures; these long series weee referred to as "[[Adventure Paths]]" and took characters from the very beginning of their adventuring careers (1st level) up through Epic levels (20+). Three lengthy series, the ''[[Shackled City]]'' (11 parts) and ''[[Age of Worms]]'' (12 parts) and ''[[Savage Tide]]'' (11 parts, finishing with issue 150). In addition, several shorter series (typically three parts) and a sporadic, open-ended series of [[Maure Castle]] adventures featured. The ''Shackled City'' series was reprinted as a hardcover book, with various revisions and corrections, new background information, and an additional adventure added to fill a gap near the beginning of the series.
 
With the cancellation of ''Dungeon'' and its sister publication, ''Dragon'', Paizo Publishing announced a new monthly publication titled ''Pathfinder'', to combine the concept of the Adventure Path with the support articles which appeared in ''Dragon''.
With the cancellation of ''Dungeon'' and its sister publication, ''Dragon'', Paizo Publishing has announced a new monthly publication titled ''Pathfinder'', which will combine the concept of the Adventure Path with the support articles which appeared in ''Dragon''.


== Awards ==
== Awards ==
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==See also==
==See also==
*[[List of Greyhawk adventures in Dungeon Magazine]]
*[[List of Greyhawk adventures in Dungeon Magazine]] (partial)


==Bibliography==
==Bibliography==

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Template:Greyhawk source Dungeon Adventures, commonly called simply Dungeon, was a magazine targeting people who play roleplaying games, particularly Dungeons & Dragons. It was first published by TSR in 1986, as a bi-monthly magazine. It changed to be published monthly in 2003. The magazine was licensed to Paizo Publishing from 2002, but the licence ceased in September 2007 with issue 150 (which included an index of the various adventures and Campaign Workbooks published in it, by setting and RPG system). Wizards of the Coast continued publishing it until issue 221 in December 2013. Its sister publication was the more widely read Dragon.

Each issue provided self-contained pre-written, playtested game scenarios, often called "modules" in early issues (it is now more common to just call them "adventures" or "scenarios"). Gamemasters could present these adventures to their players as written, or adapt them to their own campaign setting. By providing ideas, plots, villains, maps, monsters, and hooks, it sought to save gamemasters a great deal of time preparing a game for their players. As a magazine containing several modules per issue, it was also significantly cheaper than stand-alone modules, which perhaps explained its enduring popularity.

The Paizo/Polyhedron era

In late 2002, Paizo Publishing acquired publishing rights to both Dungeon and Dragon, as part of a move by Wizards of the Coast to divest business ventures not related to its core business.

Starting with Issue 90 in 2002, Dungeon was combined with Polyhedron magazine into a single magazine. Many of the Polyhedron sections presented complete mini-games for the d20 system, starting with "Pulp Heroes" in issue 90.

On April 18, 2007, Wizards of the Coast announced that Paizo would cease publication of Dungeon in September of that year. Scott Rouse, Senior Brand Manager of Dungeons & Dragons at Wizards of the Coast stated, "Today the internet is where people go to get this kind of information. By moving to an online model we are using a delivery system that broadens our reach to fans around the world." That mode continued until December 2013 with the final issue 221.

The return to Dungeons & Dragons

The cover of Dungeon #140.

In August 2004, starting with issue #114, editor Erik Mona changed the format, focusing solely on Dungeons & Dragons and discontinuing the Polyhedron section. The new format included three adventures per issue, one each for low, medium, and high levels. A few issues each year contained another substantial article, which typically provided further details on the setting of one of the adventures in that issue (Previously, Dungeon almost never had articles other than adventures). Following the adventures and articles, many issues contained the three-page Dungeoncraft column, at the time written by Monte Cook, as well as a few two-page articles on various subjects collectively called the Campaign Workbook.

Wil Wheaton had a regular column called Wil Save, but Wheaton chose to discontinue it as he had been extremely busy, has had health problems and was somewhat dispirited by the mixed reception the column received.

Dungeon under Mona's editorship, and that of successor James Jacobs, was notable for the copious amount of Greyhawk content. Every issue of Dungeon under Mona's and Jacobs's leadership contained at least one adventure set in the World of Greyhawk.

Adventure Paths

A notable feature of Dungeon's history hinder Paizo was the use of connected series of adventures; these long series weee referred to as "Adventure Paths" and took characters from the very beginning of their adventuring careers (1st level) up through Epic levels (20+). Three lengthy series, the Shackled City (11 parts) and Age of Worms (12 parts) and Savage Tide (11 parts, finishing with issue 150). In addition, several shorter series (typically three parts) and a sporadic, open-ended series of Maure Castle adventures featured. The Shackled City series was reprinted as a hardcover book, with various revisions and corrections, new background information, and an additional adventure added to fill a gap near the beginning of the series. With the cancellation of Dungeon and its sister publication, Dragon, Paizo Publishing announced a new monthly publication titled Pathfinder, to combine the concept of the Adventure Path with the support articles which appeared in Dragon.

Awards

  • 1991: Origins Award for Best Professional Adventure Gaming Magazine of 1990
  • 2002: ENnie Award for Best Aid or Accessory

Nominations

  • 2006: Origins Awards for Best Nonfiction Publication (Dungeon magazine itself) and Best Roleplaying Game Supplement (Shackled City hardcover). Did not win in either category.

See also

Bibliography

  • Mona, Erik. "Dragon and Dungeon Transition." Paizo Publishing. [1]
  • Wheaton, Wil. "Driver 8." Wil Wheaton dot Net. [2]
  • Wizards of the Coast. "Paizo Publishing to Cease Publication of Dragon and Dungeon." Wizards of the Coast.[3]
  • Index - partial index of Dungeon magazine articles.

The Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index (EGI) is based on previous work of Jason Zavoda through '08, continued by numerous other fans. The EGI article has a list of sources, product names, abbreviations, and a link to the full, downloadable index.

Topic Type Description Product Page/Card/Image

A4 In the Dungeons of the Slavelords Adventure Located in: Wild Coast (Suderheim, Drachensgrab mountains), A1 Slave Pits of the Undercity 1, 3
A4 In the Dungeons of the Slavelords Adventure Located in: Wild Coast (Suderheim, Drachensgrab mountains), A1-4 Scourge of the Slave Lords 3
A4 In the Dungeons of the Slavelords Adventure Located in: Wild Coast (Suderheim, Drachensgrab mountains), A3 Assault on the Aerie of the Slave Lords 1, 2
A4 In the Dungeons of the Slavelords Adventure Located in: Wild Coast (Suderheim, Drachensgrab mountains), A4 In The Dungeons of the Slave Lords All
A4 In the Dungeons of the Slavelords Adventure Located in: Wild Coast (Suderheim, Drachensgrab mountains), Dragon magazine #043 12
A4 In the Dungeons of the Slavelords Adventure Located in: Wild Coast (Suderheim, Drachensgrab mountains), Dragon magazine #068 4
A4 In the Dungeons of the Slavelords Adventure Located in: Wild Coast (Suderheim, Drachensgrab mountains), From the Ashes: Atlas of the Flanaess 72
A4 In the Dungeons of the Slavelords Adventure Located in: Wild Coast (Suderheim, Drachensgrab mountains), World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) 30
Blackmoor - Dungeons & Dragons Book V Adventure El Raja Key Archive (Standard Edition) 284
Blackmoor - Dungeons & Dragons Book V Adventure Monster Manual 1, AD&D 1e 4
Dungeon Magazine #020 Publication Dungeon magazine #070 66
Dungeon Magazine #034 Publication Ghosts of Saltmarsh, D&D 5e 98
Dungeon Magazine #106 Publication Ghosts of Saltmarsh, D&D 5e 142
Dungeon Magazine #121 Publication Ghosts of Saltmarsh, D&D 5e 164
Dungeon Magazine #123 Publication Ghosts of Saltmarsh, D&D 5e 88
Dungeon Magazine #134 Publication Dragon magazine #344 86
Dungeon Magazine #139 Publication Dragon magazine #344 94
Dungeon Master's Guide, D&D 5e Rules Core Rules, Ghosts of Saltmarsh, D&D 5e 5, 19, 48, 66, 111, 126, 138, 139, 152, 158, 168, 176, 183, 186, 187, 196, 198, 199, 203, 204, 206, 211, 212, 215, 222, 226, 229
Dungeon Masters Guide 1st Edition Publication Rulebook, World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) 4, 8
Dungeon Masters Guide, AD&D 1e Rules Core Rules, Deities & Demigods (1st & 2nd printing), AD&D 1e 9, 10, 35, 37, 100, 105, 125
Dungeon Masters Guide, AD&D 1e Rules Core Rules, Deities & Demigods (3rd+ printing), AD&D 1e 9, 10, 35, 37, 85, 90, 117
Dungeon Masters Guide, AD&D 1e Rules Core Rules, Dragon magazine #075 26, 31
Dungeon Masters Guide, AD&D 1e Rules Core Rules, Dragon magazine #076 36
Dungeon Masters Guide, AD&D 1e Rules Core Rules, Dragon magazine #224 68
Dungeon Masters Guide, AD&D 1e Rules Core Rules, EX1 Dungeonland 7
Dungeon Masters Guide, AD&D 1e Rules Core Rules, EX2 The Land Beyond the Magic Mirror 7
Dungeon Masters Guide, AD&D 1e Rules Core Rules, Future Tech Meets Fantasy, D&D 3.5e Web Article
Dungeon Masters Guide, AD&D 1e Rules Core Rules, Manual of the Planes, AD&D 1e 16, 34, 49, 63, 70, 77, 86
Dungeon Masters Guide, AD&D 2e Rules Core Rules, Bastion of Faith 27, 47, 63, 73, 75, 81, 91
Dungeon Masters Guide, AD&D 2e Rules Core Rules, DMGR4 - Monster Mythology 9, 12, 13, 15, 127
Dungeon Masters Guide, AD&D 2e Rules Core Rules, Dragon magazine #224 68
Dungeon of Bleeding Walls Place WGR5 Iuz the Evil 64
Dungeoneers Survival Guide Publication Rulebook, The City of Greyhawk: Adventure Cards 19, 22
Dungeoneers Survival Guide Publication Rulebook, The City of Greyhawk: Gem of the Flanaess 38
Dungeoneers Survival Guide Publication Rulebook, GDQ1-7 Queen of the Spiders 3
Dungeoneers Survival Guide Publication Rulebook, Manual of the Planes, AD&D 1e 23, 42
Dungeoneers Tax Kingdom Tax, Living Greyhawk Gazetteer 35
EX1 Dungeonland Adventure Located in: Greyhawk (Castle Greyhawk), Dragon magazine #230 15
EX1 Dungeonland Adventure Located in: Greyhawk (Castle Greyhawk), EX1 Dungeonland All
EX1 Dungeonland Adventure Located in: Greyhawk (Castle Greyhawk), EX2 The Land Beyond the Magic Mirror 2, 4, 13, 23, 25, 26
EX1 Dungeonland Adventure Located in: Greyhawk (Castle Greyhawk), From the Ashes: Atlas of the Flanaess 72
EX1 Dungeonland Adventure Located in: Greyhawk (Castle Greyhawk), Living Greyhawk, Living Onnwal Gazetteer, D&D 3.5e 5
EX1 Dungeonland Adventure Located in: Greyhawk (Castle Greyhawk), The Adventure Begins 77
EX1 Dungeonland Adventure Located in: Greyhawk (Castle Greyhawk), World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) 30
Expert Dungeoneer (General) Rules Feat/Proficiency/Skill, Dragon magazine #315 53
GC1 Dungeonland Adventure Reference SEE EX1 Dungeonland
Greyhawk - Dungeons & Dragons Book IV Adventure Blackmoor - Dungeons & Dragons Book V Foreword, 24
Greyhawk - Dungeons & Dragons Book IV Adventure Eldritch Wizardry 1, 2
Greyhawk - Dungeons & Dragons Book IV Adventure Monster Manual 1, AD&D 1e 4
Men & Magic - Dungeons & Dragons Book I Rules Core Rules, Greyhawk: Supplement I, OD&D 3
Monsters & Treasure - Dungeons & Dragons Book II Rules Core Rules, Greyhawk: Supplement I, OD&D 22, 25, 28
Rat Pit (City Dungeon) (Rel Mord) Building Jail, WG8 Fate of Istus 16
S1-4 Dungeons of Dread Adventure Located in: Various, Tales from the Yawning Portal, D&D 5e 4
The Underworld & Wilderness Adventures - Dungeons & Dragons Book III Rules Greyhawk: Supplement I, OD&D 3
Xaene's Dungeon (Rauxes) Place El Raja Key Archive (Standard Edition) 20
Zayene's Dungeon Place El Raja Key Archive (Standard Edition) 245
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