So, I'm in the process of creating a dungeon for a future session. I generally hate dungeons. They are monotonous and contrived. Still, sometimes, going inside an old ruin is necessary for the story. So, I started thinking of an alternative way of presenting this dungeon.

I am thinking about mapping the dungeon out in broad strokes. It's divided into five sections, which I will describe and explain. Each section will have several encounters, all without the room-by-room slogfest of your typical dungeon exploration. Characters can still explore, but without using a detailed map, revealing one room at a time.

Has anyone else ever done something like this? Any tips?

Are there any other ways of presenting a dungeon?

Thanks, everyone!

Try checking out this article: Everything’s a Dungeon: A Different Approach to Exploration Design. It touches on node-based design for dungeons