Inspiration Tables from Chaos Solo Engine - Basic Fantasy. Tables for NPCs & Extras and Locations.
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Chaos Solo Engine - Fantasy Basic
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.
It is designed to be lightweight, flexible and give surprises. Chaos Solo Engine can be paired with text prompts, d100 spark tables, story dice and other ways of giving ideas.
The Fantasy Basic version has a few tables to help with ideas and getting started. The Fantasy Complete version has more random tables and options for customisation.
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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Quick NPCs and Extras
| d20 | Descriptor | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honest or Tough | Smuggler or Council |
| 2 | Friendly or Sick | Envoy or Entity |
| 3 | Steady or Loyal | Trader or Guardian |
| 4 | Unnatural or Sensual | Soldier or Oracle |
| 5 | Weak or roll on Solo Descs | Scholar or Artifact |
| 6 | Reckless or Unfriendly | Performer or Foe |
| 7 | Aggressive or Playful | Priest or roll on Character Role |
| 8 | Infamous or Experienced | Sailor or Broker |
| 9 | Wandering or Undead | Alchemist or Band |
| 10 | Devout or Skilled | Noble or Construct |
| 11 | Highborn or Defiant | Servant or Settlement |
| 12 | Jealous or Ratlike | Scout or Outsider |
| 13 | Strong or Injured | Slayer or Spirit |
| 14 | Energetic or Immortal | Guard or Fiend |
| 15 | Young or roll on Solo Descs | Hunter or Guild |
| 16 | Successful or Dangerous | Farmer or Monster |
| 17 | Thieving or Stylish | Mage or roll on Character Role |
| 18 | Cruel or Disfigured | Captain or Community |
| 19 | Nonhuman or Outcast | Scoundrel or Rival |
| 20 | Loud or Aquatic | Artisan or Tyrant |
Quick Locations
| d20 | Descriptor | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warded or Underground | Bridge or Valley |
| 2 | Eerie or Circular | Castle or Sewers |
| 3 | Occupied or Enchanted | Tomb or Estate |
| 4 | Dark or Ruined | Crossroads or Swamp |
| 5 | Barren or Fortified | Mountain or Lair |
| 6 | Exposed or Hot | Farm or Dungeon |
| 7 | Famous or Hidden | Tavern or Field |
| 8 | Destroyed or Shimmering | Beach or Workshop |
| 9 | Crowded or Otherworldly | House or Volcano |
| 10 | Cursed or Underwater | Lake or Orchard |
| 11 | Romantic or Haunted | Hill or Library |
| 12 | Dangerous or Floating | Cave or Battlefield |
| 13 | Beautiful or Cold | Palace or Ford |
| 14 | Great or Overgrown | Forest or Mine |
| 15 | Elevated or Stormy | Gate or Shrine |
| 16 | Sacred or Strange | Plaza or Tree |
| 17 | Ancient or Walled | Temple or Chasm |
| 18 | Abandoned or Misty | Village or Mansion |
| 19 | Buried or Blessed | Tower or Harbour |
| 20 | Mysterious or Quiet | Island or Road |
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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