Does the Undercity Count as a Dungeon?
The Undercity is indeed considered a type of dungeon in the context of the Forgotten Realms and Magic: The Gathering (MTG), with its own unique mechanics and characteristics that set it apart from other dungeons. The Undercity is an ancient ruined city that lies underneath Baldur’s Gate, and it has its own dungeon card and rules for exploration and progression.
Understanding the Undercity and Dungeons
To delve deeper into the question of whether the Undercity counts as a dungeon, it’s essential to understand the basics of dungeons in MTG and how the Undercity fits into this framework.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can you be in the Undercity and a dungeon at the same time?
No, each player is limited to having only one dungeon card in the command zone at a time, meaning you can be in either the Undercity or another dungeon, but not both simultaneously.
2. What is the difference between venturing into the dungeon and Undercity?
Venturing into the Undercity or a dungeon progresses you through the respective rooms, but the mechanics and outcomes can differ based on the specific dungeon or Undercity rules.
3. Can you venture into a dungeon and go into the Undercity?
If you’re already in a dungeon when instructed to venture into the Undercity, you move to the next room of that dungeon, and if you’re in the last room, you complete that dungeon and start the Undercity.
4. What happens when you finish the Undercity?
Once you’ve finished the Undercity, if you still have the initiative, the cycle starts again from the first room, but if another player takes the initiative, they start their own version from the beginning.
5. How to play the Undercity?
Playing the Undercity involves spawning a villain figure, moving your character, performing actions, and drawing a villain card to activate villains.
6. What does White Plume Adventurer do?
White Plume Adventurer takes the initiative when it enters the battlefield and has the ability to untap creatures you control, with enhanced effects if you’ve completed a dungeon.
7. Are dungeons still farmable?
Yes, dungeons are infinitely farmable, allowing players to get new loot each run, with the caveat of limited chances at exotic items per week.
8. What counts as a dungeon in Minecraft?
In Minecraft, a dungeon is a small room made of cobblestone and moss stone, containing a monster spawner and up to 2 chests.
9. Does Acererak have to venture into the Tomb of Annihilation?
Acererak‘s ability resolves by venturing into the Tomb of Annihilation under specific conditions, regardless of its presence on the battlefield.
10. Is the Undercity part of Piltover?
The Undercity in question is not the same as Zaun, which is an undercity district in Piltover, but rather refers to the Undercity associated with Baldur’s Gate.
11. Why is Undercity gone?
The Undercity built by Arthas was abandoned when he was recalled to aid the Lich King in Northrend.
12. Who is the king of the Undercity?
The Undercity in World of Warcraft is ruled by Sylvanas Windrunner, the leader of the Forsaken.
13. Do backgrounds count as commanders?
Backgrounds are considered commanders for the purposes of cards that refer to commanders, unless the card specifically mentions commander creatures.
14. Can you venture into multiple dungeons?
In tournament conditions, players have access to all dungeons without them taking up sideboard slots, but can only venture into one dungeon at a time.
15. How do I start playing dungeons?
To start playing dungeons, especially in the context of D&D, a good starting point is the D&D Starter Set, which includes pre-made characters, a rulebook, and dice for an easy entry into the game.