DM's Toolbox: Random Dice Tables

Once again we'll be looking at dice rolls, but dice rolls of a different sort. Today's topic is using random die rolls to help stimulate your brain when you get stuck for inspiration. Exact interpretation of the die roll isn't necessarily important as long as it gives you a point of reference to start with. These tables go along very well with Redcap's Universal Table.

 

Door/Container:

1. Open
2. Stuck
3. Blocked
4. Trapped
5. Locked
6. Locked and Trapped

Treasure:

1. Minor Coinage
2. Gold
3. Gems
4. Potion / Scroll / Other Minor Magic Item
5. Weapon / Armor
6. Magic Item

Weather:

1. Sunny
2. Partly cloudy
3. Rain
4. Thunderstorm
5. Whirlwind
6. Snow / Blizzard

Trap:

1. Trap Door / Pit
2. Falling / Crushing
3. Spiked Pit / Walls
4. Projectiles
5. Guillotine / Scythe
6. Gas / Spray

Armor / Clothing:

1. Head
2. Torso
3. Feet
4. Hands
5. Arms
6. Legs

Time of Day:

1. Early Morning
2. Late Morning
3. Noon(ish)
4. Afternoon
5. Early Evening
6. Late Evening

Encounter Difficulty:

1. Easy
2. Easy
3. Easy
4. Equal
5. Equal
6. Tougher

Roadway / Corridor:

1. Obstacle / Doorway (Mud, Fallen Rocks, etc)
2. Intersection (Tee or Cross)
3. Left Turn
4. Right Turn
5. Straight
6. Incline / Decline (Hill Up or Down, Stairs, Ladder)