Generators for a post-apocalyptic setting such as Mad Max or a zombie world.
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Originally published Jan 2020. Image from Lukasz Szmigiel on Unsplash
Apocalypse Basics
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Let's start with an apocalypse generator from chaotic shiny
Initial Cause: nuclear warfare and natural plague. Secondary Causes: acid rain and dimensional rift. Threats: dangerous storms, hailstorms, zombie animals, and religious cults. Survivors: 22.2% of the population
And then those post-apocalyptic societies will need some names, as will the ruined lands around
Springhole also has a Lost Civilization generator
And over on instagram JJShurte is creating free post-apocalyptic d6 tables.
In the Ruins
basics | ruins | horrors | survivors | pdfs
Amongst the ruins you find...a shot glass, a lawn chair and a tennis racket
From Post-Apocalyptic Junk Loot on chartopia.
You have further options with scavenged drugs, ancient junk and post-apocalyptic trinkets. And for food you have cans of various food
The lands might be wracked by plague
Zombies and Monsters
basics | ruins | horrors | survivors | pdfs
This zombie is somewhat contagious. She is partially decayed, and is missing part of an arm, an ear, an eye, patches of skin and a foot. She is fast, possibly a little smart, and very strong. She is wearing filthy clothing. She attacks mostly by striking victims.
Zombies like this one from chaotic shiny are a big cause of apocalypses.
There might also be dangers from zoomoprhs, individual kaiju, multiple kaiju or techno-fantasy monsters
Strange robots from previous ages can also serve as opponents, villains, plot points or npcs.
The Dregs Left Behind
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...dregs such as Exo, Roach, Gadget, Rat, Hawk and Snail
From apocalypse/mutant nickname generator at Fantasy Name Generator
The survivors might also have mutations and insanities. Some may have developed super powers from weird substances or alien intervention.
Apocalypse PDFs
basics | ruins | horrors | survivors | pdfs
These are taken from the Full Guide to Post Apocalypse PDFs.
The The Book of Random Tables: Post-Apocalyptic has options for many situations.
There is a solo option with Random Solo Adventure: Post Apocalypse
EDGE Studio has rpgs called The End of the World which you can get in digital format.
There are scenarios for zombie apocalypse, robot revolt, alien invasion and wrath of the gods.
Any More Generators?
I'll keep this guide updated so please suggest post-apocalypse generators in the comments or on twitter to @DuncanThom
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