{"id":58377,"date":"2025-02-26T20:22:05","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T01:22:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/?p=58377"},"modified":"2025-02-26T20:22:05","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T01:22:05","slug":"worlds-largest-dungeon-20th-anniversary-ttrpg-may-13th-on-backerkit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/?p=58377","title":{"rendered":"World&#8217;s Largest Dungeon 20th Anniversary TTRPG &#8211; May 13th on BackerKit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Originally published in 2004 by Alderac Entertainment Group (AEG), <em>The World\u2019s Largest Dungeon<\/em> is a groundbreaking RPG adventure that set a Guinness World Record for its unprecedented size and scope. Featuring <strong>every monster from the System Reference Document (SRD)<\/strong>, this <strong>mega-dungeon campaign<\/strong> takes players from <strong>level 1 to 20<\/strong> in a massive, interconnected underground world. Designed to be an all-in-one, inescapable dungeon experience, it quickly became a legendary challenge among tabletop RPG enthusiasts.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mcePastedContent\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\u2694\ufe0f World\u2019s Largest RPGs<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WLD_May132025.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-58378\" src=\"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WLD_May132025-286x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"286\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WLD_May132025-286x300.png 286w, http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WLD_May132025-143x150.png 143w, http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/WLD_May132025.png 572w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 286px) 100vw, 286px\" \/><\/a>Now, <strong>20 years later<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/worldslargestrpgs.us9.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=4a1277ff6c3a150c7dfe48574&amp;id=e44107cd08&amp;e=0f0db48254\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the <em>Platinum Edition<\/em><\/a> brings this <strong>iconic dungeon back to life<\/strong>, fully updated for <strong>5E<\/strong>, with <strong>new content, exclusive miniatures, stunning maps, and expanded adventures<\/strong> for a new generation of adventurers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>World\u2019s Largest RPGs<\/strong> has purchased a variety of d20 titles from Alderac Entertainment Group in order to update and reissue them for the roleplaying game community.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re excited to bring these iconic RPG products back into print,&#8221; says World\u2019s Largest RPGs President <strong>Frank Uchmanowicz<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese products have been near and dear to me,\u201d adds AEG President <strong>John Zinser<\/strong>. \u201cThe guys at World\u2019s Largest RPGs are skilled pros; these d20 titles are in good hands.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/worldslargestrpgs.us9.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=4a1277ff6c3a150c7dfe48574&amp;id=a4256a1237&amp;e=0f0db48254\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Platinum Edition of World\u2019s Largest Dungeon<\/a> will launch its <strong>crowdfunding campaign<\/strong> on <strong>BackerKit<\/strong> on <strong>May 13th, 2025<\/strong>. This updated edition will incorporate the <strong>latest rules<\/strong>, <strong>enhanced editing<\/strong>, and stunning <strong>new artwork<\/strong> and <strong>maps<\/strong>, all meticulously overseen by our publishing partner, Strange Owl Games.<\/p>\n<p class=\"last-child\">\u201cIt\u2019s an honor to shepherd these great books back into print,\u201d says <strong>John-Matthew DeFoggi<\/strong>, Line Manager at Strange Owl Games. \u201cWhile the originals were groundbreaking, we\u2019re committed to elevating the editing, design, and production values to new heights.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"> The 20th Anniversary Platinum Edition<\/h3>\n<p>This edition boasts incredible new features, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>16 NEW boss miniatures<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Curated Miniature Sets<\/strong> from Reaper Miniatures<\/li>\n<li><strong>16 poster-sized maps<\/strong> + NEW detail maps<\/li>\n<li><strong>Over 1,600 original encounters<\/strong> fine-tuned for modern gameplay<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exclusive Fanroll dice<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Audiobook by AudioRPG<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>NEW stretch goal content<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Secret Door Encounters<\/strong> featuring guest designers from iconic worlds like <em>Dragon Kings<\/em>, <em>Fading Suns<\/em>, <em>Torg Eternity<\/em>, <em>Thieves&#8217; World<\/em>, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Platinum Edition is a unique opportunity to relive seminal design work from industry legends who have gone on to shape the Fantasy genre landscape such as <strong>Robert J. Schwalb<\/strong> (<em>Shadow of the Demon Lord<\/em>, <em>Warhammer Fantasy<\/em>) and <strong>Richard Farrese<\/strong> (<em>Assassin\u2019s Creed<\/em>, <em>World of Warcraft<\/em>). Original lead designer <strong>jim pinto<\/strong> returns to the project, <strong>entirely redesigning the infamous first level<\/strong> and providing an all new adventure to bring players into the World\u2019s Largest Dungeon.<\/p>\n<div id=\"dataBlockId-82\" class=\"mceText\" data-block-id=\"82\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"> The Books<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mcePastedContent last-child\">The <em>World\u2019s Largest Dungeon<\/em> is returning in a <strong>four-book set<\/strong>, updated for modern play while keeping the original dungeon\u2019s depth and challenge intact: it is easier than ever to navigate the dungeon\u2019s encounters, factions, and secrets.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong> The Minis<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"last-child\">Alongside the books, we\u2019re producing <strong>16 boss miniatures<\/strong> to bring some of the dungeon\u2019s most dangerous enemies to life.<\/p>\n<div id=\"dataBlockId-27\" class=\"mceText\" data-block-id=\"27\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong> Secret Door Adventures<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"last-child\">A <em>Secret Door Adventure<\/em> is a <strong>self-contained dungeon expansion<\/strong>, crafted by a variety of talented RPG authors to add new encounters, lore, and unique challenges to the <em>World\u2019s Largest Dungeon<\/em>. These adventures introduce unexpected twists, hidden threats, and entirely new ways to experience the dungeon. Industry greats like <strong>Timothy Brown<\/strong> (<em>Dragon Kings, Dark Sun<\/em>), <strong>Robert J. Schwalb<\/strong> (<em>Shadow of the Demon Lord, Warhammer Fantasy<\/em>), and <strong>Leamon Crafton<\/strong> (<em>Torg Eternity<\/em>) are already providing Secret Door Adventures for the campaign.<\/p>\n<div id=\"dataBlockId-72\" class=\"mceText\" data-block-id=\"72\">\n<h3 class=\"mcePastedContent\" style=\"text-align: center;\"> An Epic Contest for Aspiring Designers<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mcePastedContent\">The campaign introduces a groundbreaking <strong>Secret Door Adventures Contest<\/strong> in partnership with <strong>Portals to Adventure<\/strong>. Aspiring RPG designers can submit their own dungeon encounters, with fan-voted winners included in the <strong>Secret Doors<\/strong> book joining the new contributions from a host of elite creators.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This Secret Doors contest is a first in the industry,&#8221; says <strong>Timothy Brown<\/strong>, CEO of Portals to Adventure. \u201cNew writers have a chance to show their stuff, get some prize money, and get published as part of the World\u2019s Largest Dungeon Platinum Edition.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mcePastedContent last-child\">Submission details and contest information for the <em>Secret Door Adventure Contest<\/em> will be presented in a future press release.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">About World\u2019s Largest RPGs<\/h3>\n<p>World\u2019s Largest RPGs, a subsidiary of The Weyland Corporation, is dedicated to bringing classic d20 titles back to the forefront of the RPG community, working with top designers and publishers to elevate these beloved games to new heights.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Campaign Landing Page: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/worldslargestrpgs.us9.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=4a1277ff6c3a150c7dfe48574&amp;id=2d475b4655&amp;e=0f0db48254\">https:\/\/www.backerkit.com\/call_to_action\/f1857563-74ae-46bb-bc3b-16a44a845808\/landing?ref=pr22425<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Short URL:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/shorturl.at\/EbhVH\">https:\/\/shorturl.at\/EbhVH<\/a><br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nFor more information, visit: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.worldslargestrpgs.com\">www.worldslargestrpgs.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Originally published in 2004 by Alderac Entertainment Group (AEG), The World\u2019s Largest Dungeon is a groundbreaking RPG adventure that set a Guinness World Record for [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":58379,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1935,4],"tags":[4850,336,3521,5061,5060],"class_list":["post-58377","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-headlines","category-rpg-news","tag-backerkit","tag-epic-fantasy","tag-headline","tag-worlds-largest-dungeon","tag-worlds-largest-rpgs"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58377","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=58377"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58377\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/58379"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=58377"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=58377"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=58377"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}