''Reverse Dungeon'' is an

adventure module An adventure is a playable scenario in a tabletop role-playing game. These can be constructed by gamemasters for their players, and are also released by game publishers as pre-made adventure modules. Different types of designs exist, including l ...

for the 2nd edition of the '' Advanced Dungeons & Dragons'' fantasy

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Plot summary

''Reverse Dungeon'' is an adventure in which the players control the monsters in a dungeon instead of playing as a group of adventurers. The players start by playing as a small goblin tribe, then progress through an assortment of different monsters, and end the adventure by playing undead creatures. Both the Introduction and the "Appendix: Playing the Bad Guys" section caution that this is beyond normal role-playing experiences, and explores the idea that some of the monsters may just be merely misunderstood rather than evil.

Publication history

''Reverse Dungeon'' was published by Wizards of the Coast, and written by

John D. Rateliff John D. Rateliff is an author of roleplaying games and an independent scholar. He specializes in the study of the works of J. R. R. Tolkien, particularly his Middle-earth fantasy writings. Early life and education John D. Rateliff was raised in Ma ...

and

Bruce R. Cordell Bruce Robert Cordell (born 1968) is an American author of roleplaying games and fantasy novels. He has worked on ''Dungeons & Dragons'' games for Wizards of the Coast. He won the Origins Award for ''Return to the Tomb of Horrors'' and has also wo ...

Reception

''Reverse Dungeon'' was reviewed by the online version of '' Pyramid'' on July 7, 2000.Pyramid Pick
/ref> The reviewer cautioned: "This is not your normal adventure. Instead of playing a stalwart group of adventurers, valiantly fighting the forces of darkness, the players take on the challenge of playing those forces and deciding for themselves if they are truly that dark." Praising the adventure, the reviewer said that "''Reverse Dungeon'' is a well thought-out scenario that challenges players to step away from their normal ideas and take a significantly different view of the world around them." The reviewer commended the designers as well, saying that "John Rateliff and Bruce Cordell present an interesting role-playing challenge to both player and DM."

Reviews

*''Envoyer'' (German) (Issue 46 - Aug 2000)

References

{{D&D topics Dungeons & Dragons modules Role-playing game supplements introduced in 2000