The OSR thrives on random tables. *I* thrive on random tables. I have books of random tables. Print-outs of blogposts. I've written a couple. I respect the prolific creators of random tables, let's chant their names together: ktrey, Konsumterra, Jason Sholtis, semiurge and many more. Meticulously crafted lists of infinite random inspiration for any situation. But ultimately, there are a set archetypical results one might find on a random table of any kind. Without further ado, I present thee...
The Universal Random Table (d10)
|
1–3 |
Predictable stuff |
|
4–5 |
Outré/gonzo stuff |
|
6 |
Annoying curse, trap
or mutation |
|
7 |
Delayed effect that
has to be tracked or forgotten forever |
|
8 |
Quirky or whimsical
thing |
|
9 |
Meta-gamey element
or campaign-breaking bullshit |
|
10 |
Painful pun or pop
culture reference |
That's it. The only random table you'll ever need!
Okay, maybe this and the Amazing Inspirational Animal List.
PS: Idea for next post: a random table of the greatest random table creators of the OSR blogosphere.
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