Activity #5 for Week 2

For this three-part activity, my D&D encounter outline was put on pause while I found out more about tropes from tvtropes.org and explored how they might be reinvented in my own D&D encounter - fun!

Part 1: Identify common tropes in D&D adventures

As noted on tvtropes.org, common tropes seen in a standard fantasy setting such as D&D adventures may relate to:

• Race e.g., Dying Race, Proud Warrior Race Guy, and Dark Lord.
• Countries and governments e.g., The Good Kingdom, The Horde, The Alliance, and The Empire.

Other commonly seen tropes in D&D adventures may include

• The Chosen One 
• Always Chaotic Evil
• Monster Lord
• White Magic
• Arcadia

Part 2: Identify TV tropes that might relate to my D&D encounter

 The three common tropes from tvtropes.org that might relate to my D&D encounter are:

• Step One: Escape
• Enemy Mine
• Death World.

Choosing only three common tropes was a challenge, but these other tropes might also relate to my encounter:

• Trapped Behind Enemy Lines
• Everything Trying to Kill You
• More Predators Than Prey
• Dead-End Room

• What You Are in the Dark
• Drowning Pit
• Room Escape Game
• Mobile Maze
• Air-Vent Passageway
• The Walls Are Closing In
• Psychological Torment Zone
• Rivals Team Up
• Hero, Rival, Baddie Team-Up 
• Teeth-Clenched Teamwork
• Cooperation Gambit
• Friendly Enemy
• Nice Day, Deadly Night

Part 3: Remix a common trope in my own encounter to make it more dynamic

The Death World trope could be remixed so that the cavern and underground environment is of benefit and somewhat helpful or even nourishing to the players - it’s light, colourful, and possibly pleasant to exist in. So much so, players may feel longing for the place when taking their leave and ascending to the surface.