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Dungeon Master's Guide 2024 Module Structure

Module Information

  • Full Name: D&D Dungeon Master's Guide
  • Module ID: dnd-dungeon-masters-guide
  • Version: 2.0.0
  • Compatibility: Foundry V11+, D&D5e System 3.3.0+
  • Total Size: ~266 MB (significantly larger due to battle maps)

Directory Structure

/mnt/data/foundry/Data/modules/dnd-dungeon-masters-guide/
├── assets/           # Images, maps, and visual resources
│   ├── scenes/      # 23 battle maps
│   └── tokens/      # Creature and NPC tokens
├── lang/            # Localization files
├── packs/           # LevelDB compendium databases
├── module.json      # Module configuration
└── styles.css       # Custom styling

Compendium Packs Detail

1. Content Pack (packs/content/)

  • Type: JournalEntry
  • Database Size: ~8.2 MB
  • Contains: Core DM guidance and rules
  • Running the game
  • Creating adventures
  • Campaign settings
  • Worldbuilding tools
  • Optional and variant rules
  • DM tools and techniques

2. Equipment Pack (packs/equipment/)

  • Type: Item
  • Database Size: ~4.5 MB
  • Contains: Magic items and treasures
  • Common, uncommon, rare, very rare, legendary items
  • Artifacts
  • Sentient items
  • Cursed items
  • Consumables (potions, scrolls, etc.)
  • Magic item tables

3. Features Pack (packs/features/)

  • Type: Item
  • Database Size: ~2.1 MB
  • Contains: Special abilities and features
  • Environmental hazards
  • Traps
  • Diseases
  • Poisons
  • Supernatural gifts
  • Epic boons

4. Bastions Pack (packs/bastions/)

  • Type: Item/JournalEntry
  • Database Size: ~3.8 MB
  • Contains: Player stronghold system
  • Bastion facilities
  • Bastion orders
  • Defenders and hirelings
  • Special facilities
  • Bastion events

5. Tables Pack (packs/tables/)

  • Type: RollTable
  • Database Size: ~1.4 MB
  • Contains: DM random generation tables
  • Treasure tables
  • Encounter tables
  • NPC generation
  • Plot hooks
  • Dungeon dressing
  • World events

6. Actors Pack (packs/actors/)

  • Type: Actor
  • Database Size: ~5.7 MB
  • Contains: NPCs and creatures
  • Sample NPCs (various CR ratings)
  • Villain archetypes
  • Sidekicks
  • Generic stat blocks
  • Unique named NPCs

7. Scenes Pack (packs/scenes/)

  • Type: Scene
  • Database Size: ~185 MB
  • Contains: 23 ready-to-use battle maps
  • Dungeons
  • Wilderness locations
  • Urban environments
  • Planar locations
  • Ships and vehicles
  • Lairs and strongholds

Asset Organization

Battle Maps (assets/scenes/)

  • Format: High-resolution WebP images
  • Grid: Pre-configured for VTT use
  • Lighting: Prepared wall and lighting data
  • Total Count: 23 unique maps
  • Average Size: ~8 MB per map

Notable Maps Include:

  • Dungeon complexes
  • Taverns and inns
  • Castle sections
  • Wilderness encounters
  • Elemental planes
  • Ship decks
  • Dragon lairs

Images (assets/)

  • Magic Items: Item card artwork
  • Tokens: Creature and NPC tokens
  • Handouts: Player-facing images
  • Maps: Additional reference maps

Database File Structure

Example LevelDB Files

packs/equipment/
├── 000005.ldb     (1.2 MB - main data)
├── 000008.ldb     (450 KB - additional data)
├── CURRENT        (16 bytes)
├── LOCK           (0 bytes)
├── LOG            (variable)
└── MANIFEST-000007 (318 bytes)

Special Features

Bastion System

Complete player stronghold rules including: - 9 basic facilities - 15+ special facilities - Bastion turns and orders - Defender stat blocks - Event tables

Magic Item System

  • Rarity Tiers: Common through Legendary
  • Attunement: Tracked items requiring attunement
  • Random Generation: Tables for random magic items
  • Sentience: Rules for intelligent items
  • Artifacts: Legendary items with special properties

Battle Maps Integration

  • Pre-configured: Grid, walls, and doors set up
  • Layered: Support for Foundry's layering system
  • Scalable: Various sizes from small rooms to large battlefields
  • Themed: Maps for different environment types

Integration Points

  • Cross-module References: Links to PHB content
  • System Integration: Full dnd5e system compatibility
  • Scene Controls: Enhanced VTT controls for maps
  • Loot Generation: Automated treasure rolling

Content Identifiers

All DMG content is tagged with: - Source: SOURCE.BOOK.DMG2024 - System: dnd5e - Module: dnd-dungeon-masters-guide

Size Breakdown

  • Battle Maps: ~185 MB (70% of module)
  • Database Files: ~30 MB (11%)
  • Other Assets: ~50 MB (19%)
  • Total: ~266 MB