Useful tables for encounters from the upcoming Chaos Solo Engine - Fantasy Complete. Tables for Current State & Reaction and Activity & Stands Out in a Group.
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Encounter Tables in Chaos Solo Engine
Encounters are the core of many rpg sessions, being planned, triggered or random. They could be with an NPC, a group of labourers, a hazard of some kind, patrolling warriors or a marauding monster.
These tables don't help with what's encountered, but their current state and activity, reaction and how one or more might be distinct.
Chaos Solo Engine aims to act as a companion to the player(s) when playing solo. Answering questions, helping with ideas, structuring scenes, and guiding ongoing play.
The upcoming Chaos Solo Engine -Complete has an array of tables for various fantasy themes, including settings of City, Dungeon, Hinterlands, Otherworld, Sea and Wilderness.
There is also a pay-what-you-want pdf of core tables in on Drive Thru RPG as Chaos Solo Engine - Fantasy Basic.
chaos solo engine - fantasy basic | city | dungeon | hinterlands | otherworldly | sea | wilds | npcs | quests | taverns | factions | blessings
Current State and Reaction
Apply Boons and Banes, reflecting better/worse state/reaction.
| d20 | Current State | Reaction |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dying or Sick | Attack or Hatred |
| 2 | Imprisoned or Bespelled | Hostile or Flee |
| 3 | Weak or Poisoned | Threaten or Shun |
| 4 | Wounded or Chained | Mock or Obstruct |
| 5 | Thirsty or Shivering | Demanding or Disdain |
| 6 | Infected or Angry | Challenge or Berate |
| 7 | Fearful or ⇾ Emotion | Unfriendly or Dismissive |
| 8 | Starving or Cold | Watchful or Retreat |
| 9 | Agitated or Hot | Guarded or Changeable |
| 10 | Riled or Defensive | Question or Wary |
| 11 | Bedraggled or Charmed | Ignore or Follow |
| 12 | Unhappy or Tired | Neutral or Weird |
| 13 | Burdened or Hurried | Watchful or Curious |
| 14 | Intoxicated or ⇾ Emotion | Pleasant or Distracted |
| 15 | Distracted or Sweating | Generous or Playful |
| 16 | Alert or Frisky | Warm or Obliging |
| 17 | Calm or Hallucinating | Friendly or Supportive |
| 18 | Jovial or Blissful | Excited or Assist |
| 19 | Content or Relaxed | Lively or Hospitable |
| 20 | Jubilant or Satisfied | Helpful or Delighted |
Activity and Stands Out in a Group
| d20 | Activity | Stands Out in a Group |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Investigating or Digging | Sad or Shield with an image |
| 2 | Swimming or Guarding | Symbol or ⇾ Emotion |
| 3 | Journeying or Reflecting | Distinctive hat or Nonhuman |
| 4 | Searching or Training | Costume or Odd laugh |
| 5 | Foraging or Questing | Armoured or Has a ⇾ Pet |
| 6 | Stealing or Spying | Exhausted or Collar |
| 7 | Sleeping or Storytelling | Taller or Uniformed |
| 8 | Hunting or Laughing | Bruised or ⇾ Weapon |
| 9 | Arguing or Building | Sick or Speaks extra language |
| 10 | Hiding or Dancing | Bigger or Mounted |
| 11 | Playing or Chatting | Missing limb or ⇾ Jewellery |
| 12 | Resting or Repairing | Carries large object or Furs |
| 13 | Destroying or Working | Heraldry or Pregnant |
| 14 | Relaxing or Celebrating | Scars or ⇾ State |
| 15 | Washing or Preparing | Musical instrument or Banner |
| 16 | Feeding or Creating | Wounded or Prosthetic limb |
| 17 | Watching or Mourning | Intoxicated or ⇾ Consumable |
| 18 | Fleeing or Gorging | Tattoos or Coughing |
| 19 | Scavenging or Planning | Chained or Absurd footwear |
| 20 | Drinking or Singing | Smaller or ⇾ Colour |
Solo Tables
There is a pdf of these tables and the full solo emulator on Drive Thru RPG as Chaos Solo Engine - Fantasy Basic.
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