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About Dungeon Maker
Dungeon Maker is a feature released with Age of Discovery that lets players build their own dungeons for players to run to earn Dungeon Marks.
Dungeon Marks may then be used to purchase items, equipment, and additional DM features at the SC store.
Within DM, players have the ability to choose from a variety of maps for the basic layout of these dungeons and pick from a variety of spawners
to populate it. Normal furniture items may be used to decorate the dungeon (with the exception of SC and some quested items) as well as special Decoration Packs of furniture available for unlock with earned Dungeon Marks. The creatures you place in a dungeon may be customized using various Effect Objects to modify the difficulty of encounters. Players may choose to run a dungeon using their own character or select from Avatars that are either collected around Norrath or unlocked within the SC store using Dungeon Marks.
How do I start building a dungeon?
To create a dungeon you must own the AoD feature pack. Click your “C” character select screen, find the “Dungeons” tab and click “Create new dungeon and have the ability to name your dungeon. (Dungeons can now be renamed later by using the /republish_house command after a dungeon has been published.)
Once inside of the dungeon you will be using a “toolbox”list to work from since there is no moving crate, The toolbox will list Spawners, Effect Objects, Decoration Items and actual furniture you are carrying available for placement.
Can I use layout editing in a dungeon?
Yes. Although, if you are used to working with a moving crate in a house, you will need to adjust this technique in a dungeon because there is
none. Instead of “packing items”, you will just be able to move them. Commands such as /save_layout dungeonname and /load_layout dungeonname will work. You can download the layout editor here and find some additional tutorials for using it here.
What are the Effect Objects?
These are items you can place which will give mobs nearby special abilities.
You can combine two placed effects to create a single more powerful effect.
These are Arcane Power, Physical Force, Venomous Power and Elemental Power: More Info In This Thread
Can I test run my dungeon?
Currently, there is no way to test mob placements beforepublishing. You will have to publish the dungeon and then run it live. If adjustments need to be made, you will then need to unpublish the dungeon to make changes.
Tip: Test your dungeons to make sure they are actuallyplayable!
How do I publish my dungeon for others to play?
Inside of your dungeon, use the /house command to bring up the housing window. Click the “Publish” button and continue through the steps to list your dungeon.
Tip: Take a good picture of your decorated dungeon to encourage players to visit.
How does my dungeon earn trophies?
The Dungeon Maker system uses the same “Like” system as the Housing Leaderboards. Each day, the top 5 dungeons listed under “Recent” votes in each category are awarded a silver award. The top 2 dungeons with “Recent” votes are also awarded a gold award. Once a dungeon has any combination of 50 awards, it is moved to the Hall of Fame list and a trophy is sent in the mail to the dungeon owner.
The title of a dungeon will also change color as it earns awards:
How do I play a dungeon?
To access published dungeons, click on the EQ2 menu and select “Dungeon Maker” to view a list. You then have the option to play the dungeon as either your own character, or as an available avatar. In you choose to play as an avatar, a list will pop up once inside of the dungeon to choose which one you want to play as.
Where do I spend the Dungeon Marks earned for playing a dungeon?
Within the Station Cash store, there is a tab designated forDungeon Maker. You can choose to spend your marks on things ranging from adventure gear and items to additional Dungeon Maker only decorations, spawners or avatars.
Dungeon Maker is a feature released with Age of Discovery that lets players build their own dungeons for players to run to earn Dungeon Marks.
Dungeon Marks may then be used to purchase items, equipment, and additional DM features at the SC store.
Within DM, players have the ability to choose from a variety of maps for the basic layout of these dungeons and pick from a variety of spawners
to populate it. Normal furniture items may be used to decorate the dungeon (with the exception of SC and some quested items) as well as special Decoration Packs of furniture available for unlock with earned Dungeon Marks. The creatures you place in a dungeon may be customized using various Effect Objects to modify the difficulty of encounters. Players may choose to run a dungeon using their own character or select from Avatars that are either collected around Norrath or unlocked within the SC store using Dungeon Marks.
How do I start building a dungeon?
To create a dungeon you must own the AoD feature pack. Click your “C” character select screen, find the “Dungeons” tab and click “Create new dungeon and have the ability to name your dungeon. (Dungeons can now be renamed later by using the /republish_house command after a dungeon has been published.)
Once inside of the dungeon you will be using a “toolbox”list to work from since there is no moving crate, The toolbox will list Spawners, Effect Objects, Decoration Items and actual furniture you are carrying available for placement.
Can I use layout editing in a dungeon?
Yes. Although, if you are used to working with a moving crate in a house, you will need to adjust this technique in a dungeon because there is
none. Instead of “packing items”, you will just be able to move them. Commands such as /save_layout dungeonname and /load_layout dungeonname will work. You can download the layout editor here and find some additional tutorials for using it here.
What are the Effect Objects?
These are items you can place which will give mobs nearby special abilities.
You can combine two placed effects to create a single more powerful effect.
These are Arcane Power, Physical Force, Venomous Power and Elemental Power: More Info In This Thread
Can I test run my dungeon?
Currently, there is no way to test mob placements beforepublishing. You will have to publish the dungeon and then run it live. If adjustments need to be made, you will then need to unpublish the dungeon to make changes.
Tip: Test your dungeons to make sure they are actuallyplayable!
How do I publish my dungeon for others to play?
Inside of your dungeon, use the /house command to bring up the housing window. Click the “Publish” button and continue through the steps to list your dungeon.
Tip: Take a good picture of your decorated dungeon to encourage players to visit.
How does my dungeon earn trophies?
The Dungeon Maker system uses the same “Like” system as the Housing Leaderboards. Each day, the top 5 dungeons listed under “Recent” votes in each category are awarded a silver award. The top 2 dungeons with “Recent” votes are also awarded a gold award. Once a dungeon has any combination of 50 awards, it is moved to the Hall of Fame list and a trophy is sent in the mail to the dungeon owner.
The title of a dungeon will also change color as it earns awards:
- Orangish - title indicate earning 10+ awards
Cyan - title indicates earning 25+ awards
Green - title indicates earning 50+ awards
Red - title indicates earning 100+ awards
Greenish - title indicates earning 200+ awards (Very similar to the 50+ color)
Dark Blue - title indicates earning 400+ awards
How do I play a dungeon?
To access published dungeons, click on the EQ2 menu and select “Dungeon Maker” to view a list. You then have the option to play the dungeon as either your own character, or as an available avatar. In you choose to play as an avatar, a list will pop up once inside of the dungeon to choose which one you want to play as.
Where do I spend the Dungeon Marks earned for playing a dungeon?
Within the Station Cash store, there is a tab designated forDungeon Maker. You can choose to spend your marks on things ranging from adventure gear and items to additional Dungeon Maker only decorations, spawners or avatars.