TOPIC: Why do you run the same dungeon more than once?

Historically to see both versions, this year to make sure I get a run in with as many friends as possible:)

Also different levels of challenge. Variants I have run.

Greedy Sealed. Only using the tokens in a starter pack plus any treasure enhancers.
Greedy Sealed plus 1 Nightmare. Nightmare difficulty, starter pack plus any treasure enhancers and one token of your choice.
7 token challenge. Nightmare only 7 tokens including treasure enhancers.

Others I have heard of:

Green with Envy Nightmare - only uncommon tokens plus treasure enhancers.
Double Down runs. Nightmare with only 5 players.
Solo Nightmare. Its been done.

Dave wrote: Have fun
Different people
Different levels of difficulty
See how rooms are tweaked from day to day
Solve puzzles not solved 1st or 2nd time
Play different classes
Get more treasure

Yep, just taking more time to explore some rooms that have so much in them makes it worth it to me.

Though with price increase and increased volunteer commitments this is the 1st Gen con i'm only doing each side once. No backup in case of a bad run.

Jeff321 wrote:

Dave wrote: Have fun
Different people
Different levels of difficulty
See how rooms are tweaked from day to day
Solve puzzles not solved 1st or 2nd time
Play different classes
Get more treasure

Couldn't have said it better!

The multiple classes is a big one for me to keep things fresh from run to run. I have started playing more of a variety the last couple years.

My first two years I stayed with Paladin, or a fighter if already taken... however I enjoy the change. I avoid memorization classes still or just say “I fail, move on”...

I really enjoy Rogue and Monk now... and don’t mind mixing it up with a run playing Elf Wizard (but don’t do the checks).

To echo the sentiments of others but add something of my own; even though it's the same dungeon, it's different every time because of the variables...

1) Simply running with different players.

2) There are often different ways to overcome each puzzle.

3) Likewise, monsters may be overcome in different ways.

4) If you're running the same dungeon but at different shows, the NPCs and DMs change and add their own unique flavor to each room.

5) Helping new / newer players enjoy their first TD experiences. Beyond our vested interest $$$ in tokens, I want to keep TD going forever as I really enjoy playing this game with my friends. New players are the way to keep it going.

6) MOAR TREASURE!!!

SnakeEyes (Eric) wrote: 4) If you're running the same dungeon but at different shows, the NPCs and DMs change and add their own unique flavor to each room.

Especially if a run has DM NPCs. Lots of fun with the different Basts and aides to Felurian this past season. Fun to see the different takes on those. Also, when you do multiple runs, with the extra time you have, you're able to interact with them more.

Dave wrote: Have fun
Different people
Different levels of difficulty
See how rooms are tweaked from day to day
Solve puzzles not solved 1st or 2nd time
Play different classes
Get more treasure

I agree with these points.

I feel it is Hard to capture everything the first time through.

With full-time volunteering, GenCon is basically TDCon. Just no time. If we’re all the way over in Lucas, it’s easier to run another dungeon than walk over to the main ICC to do something else. And when it was only one weekend a year, you want to get the maximum utility from your token collection while you can.

But basically it’s fun.

It’ll be interesting to see how playing habits will change now that there are four potential locations and weekends to play. We ran a lot at Origins because we could. We’re planning on running a lot less at GC, but we’ll see

This question has come up a few times in the past.

I think the number 1 reason was to see all the content.
Number 2 was ensuring they solved all the puzzles.
Number 3 was playing with different friends.

This Gencon is going to be different because there is no more puzzle/combat to deal with.
I know I AM running 1 of the dungeons twice and its because of #3 running with different friends.

My joking response is "What else are we supposed to do?"

SnakeEyes (Eric) wrote: To echo the sentiments of others but add something of my own; even though it's the same dungeon, it's different every time because of the variables...

1) Simply running with different players.

2) There are often different ways to overcome each puzzle.

3) Likewise, monsters may be overcome in different ways.

4) If you're running the same dungeon but at different shows, the NPCs and DMs change and add their own unique flavor to each room.

5) Helping new / newer players enjoy their first TD experiences. Beyond our vested interest $$$ in tokens, I want to keep TD going forever as I really enjoy playing this game with my friends. New players are the way to keep it going.

6) MOAR TREASURE!!!

I whole heartedly agree

I run the same dungeon more than once to get punches on my Frequent Adventurer Card. After 10 punches, the 11th is free!

Keep in mind, with the new format - it is my understanding that you may see different rooms depending on the decisions the party makes. I did N1 at Origins and I seem to remember we had options that we didn't do. Am I correct in that there are different rooms possible depending on how a group goes through N2 or N3 (i.e. different rooms within N2, for example, depending on party decisions)?

Fred