Today's #TTRPGDiscussion:
Do you ever use random tables (not encounter tables) to generate content on the fly in your #ttrpg?
If the PCs for some reason go off in an unexpected (read: unprepped) direction, you could use random tables to generate content on the fly for them, if the tables are quick enough to use. One thing this could be used for is a small dungeon.
Have you ever tried something like this? What's your experience with it? Please share, I'd love to hear it!
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I have. I used a hex flower table to discern the delicate balance of power between factions in a lich's fortress.
https://discourse.rpgcauldron.com/t/hex-flower-faction-fun/1017
I've used tables for random encounters or to create treasure.
Had fun with a Hex Flower to suss out some faction situations for last night’s D&D 5e game. The setting was a powrful lich’s sanctum, built under a volcano in the Shadowfell that spews negative energy. The lich was just killed and would reform near its soul jar soon but the incident was enough to cause the delicate balance of power in the area to become a mess. I printed out a blank hex flower that I had handy and jotted down some notes while eating dinner before the game. I’ve got the cent...
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