I love that you pointed out thematic consistency here. It’s an issue that comes up a lot for me with random tables, and when they have thematic consistency it’s so much easier to roll with (haha).
I came back and referenced the notes about d8 random tables today while making a random scenario table as part of a postcard mailer. Much obliged for the thoughts.
Inspiration from tables is what drives me the most to use one. If a table is just a number of disparate things with little to go off of, I'd be better off coming up with something myself most of the time!
Agree. Consistency and clear purpose are probably the biggest ones for me. I'd rather have a bunch of smaller, targeted tables than one giant, broad one.
I love that you pointed out thematic consistency here. It’s an issue that comes up a lot for me with random tables, and when they have thematic consistency it’s so much easier to roll with (haha).
I came back and referenced the notes about d8 random tables today while making a random scenario table as part of a postcard mailer. Much obliged for the thoughts.
So glad you found them to be helpful!
I’m very much looking forward to the “how to make your own one-page TTRPG” series. Thanks for all the great ideas!
Thank you! I've put a lot of work into the one-page RPG series, and really hope people enjoy it.
Inspiration from tables is what drives me the most to use one. If a table is just a number of disparate things with little to go off of, I'd be better off coming up with something myself most of the time!
Agree. Consistency and clear purpose are probably the biggest ones for me. I'd rather have a bunch of smaller, targeted tables than one giant, broad one.