Fame Guide

Better Starting Gear

As you go up in fame level, the villagers will put more effort into searching for equipment. The base weapon bonus is +1, with a chance of an increase equal to 15% plus half your fame level.

Example: If you have a fame level of 6, there is a 18% chance that a weapon's bonus of +1 will be increased to +2. If it is, there will be another 18% chance it will then be increased to +3. And so on, up until +9.

Unlocks

Rising in fame level will unlock more game features. Here is what awaits the dedicated dungeoneer.

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  The Ruins

  1

  A visiting sage delivers an old map of an ancient underground city. "Let this not be your ruin," he warns cryptically.

  The ruins are filled with undead creatures guarding the dungeon's best loot.
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  Feats

  2

  A minstrel haplessly wandered into the village and, of course, left the next day. But first, to raise spirits, he told fantastic tales of combat. The exploits he described were far-fetched, but they did give you some idees.

  When you trigger a feat, you get a free turn that includes an extra move and attack bonuses.
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  Cavern Crawlers

  3

  Little Billy had to release his pet caterpillar. His father explained, "That thing never stopped eating ... or growing."

  Cavern crawlers roam the caverns, randomly entering rooms. Their goal is to reach the other side, but will attack anything along the way.
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  Caverns Tunnel

  4

  A village boy asks if you ever get to slide down steep tunnels. "That would be epic!," he explains.

  A one-way tunnel will lead from the caverns to an unknown location in the mines below.
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  Haunt of the Specters

  5

  You hear horror stories of teenage villagers going missing.

  Two Specters now haunt a room in the ruins, guarding an exceptional weapon. Specters are invisible until next to you.
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  Hero Swap 1

  6

  The process of remotely changing heroes is not well understood, but those in the know say it can be done.

  Swap heroes from within the dungeon 4 times per game, using the arrows next to the hero portrait.
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  Shamblers

  7

  The village engineers succeed in draining the nearby swamp. "Those pesky swamp creatures will have to go somewhere else!"

  Shamblers lurk in the water-filled pits of the Caverns. They will only go after you if you attack or loot something in their room.
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  Throne of the Lich Queen

  8

  A bard sings a tale of adventurers entering horror-filled tomb, driving off an evil lich. No one knows where the lich went.

  The Lich Queen is a powerful undead sorceress. She sits on her throne deep in the ruins, guarding an exceptional weapon.
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  Undo

  9

  It is said that there exist crystals in the mines that contain mana. It is said that mana lets you go back in time.

  Undo the previous turn so you can take a different action (if you do the exact same thing, expect the same result). You can Undo Turn once per game, and it costs mana.
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  Mines Tunnel

  10

  A traveling archaelogist explains how to find a tunnel to the ruins. Who knew?

  A one-way tunnel can be found in the mines leading to a random location in the ruins below.
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  Reapers

  11

  Farmer Ben enters the tavern, saying: "Hey, has anyone seen my scythe? It's almost harvest, and I can't find it for the life of me."

  Reapers slay anything in their path. And their path will be to you.
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  Hero Swap 2

  12

  Some say that hero swapping involves a password and an interdimensional high five.

  Swap heroes from within the dungeon five times per game.
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  Ropers

  13

  Villager 1: "What's the difference between a stalagmite and a stalactite?" Villager 2: "Oh, I know that one! A stalagmite *might* be a roper!" Villagers 1 & 2: "Hahahaha!"

  Ropers do not move, but use their tentacles as long range whips.
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  Chamber of the Mummy King

  14

  Curses! After centuries of collecting dust (and rot, and disease) the Mummy King has arisen.

  An ancient Mummy King has returned to lay claim to one of the rooms in the ruins. It guards an exceptional weapon.
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  Golden Chest

  15

  The dragons realize that they need treasure more befitting magnificent creatures such as themselves.

  The dragon lair will now contain a golden chest containing an exceptional sword, shield or bow.
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  The Order of Dungeoneers

  16

  There’s a secret order of dungeoneers dedicated to protecting the village. Don’t tell anyone, or you’ll be fed to a dung monster.

  Members of the Order of Dungeoneers gain access to Campaign and Tournament game modes.

XP

Each hero gains experience points (XP) as follows:

• Finding a weapon = 10 XP per weapon bonus. (eg. a +3 sword gives 30 XP)
• Defeating a monster in the caverns = 5 XP.
• Defeating a monster in the mines = 10 XP.
• Defeating a monster in the ruins = 20 XP.
• Defeating A white/black/green/blue/red dragon = 200/240/280/320/360 XP.

For example:

+1 Sword = 10

+3 Shield = 30

+7 Bow = 70

+9 Sword = 90

White Dragon = 200

Black Dragon = 240

Green Dragon = 280

Blue Dragon = 320

Red Dragon = 360

Fame Levels

Below are the number of career dragons required for each fame level: