tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1796726216651686005.post3520094437653190960..comments2023-12-06T03:17:01.846-05:00Comments on Tabletop Diversions: The Ever Expanding Dungeon: Session 37John Yhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16465161620134394060noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1796726216651686005.post-8269364337371842362014-12-23T13:22:32.492-05:002014-12-23T13:22:32.492-05:00Okay cool I will definitely check out those resour...Okay cool I will definitely check out those resources and the D30 companion sounds interesting. That and since im into DCC I have a pile of D30s at my disposal. <br /><br />Now I just need to go finish my current battle and see if a TPK comes as im expecting it to.AQuebmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709817832681566970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1796726216651686005.post-66611967902053329622014-12-23T09:34:11.016-05:002014-12-23T09:34:11.016-05:00For bog standard fantasy, Labyrinth Lord is a good...For bog standard fantasy, Labyrinth Lord is a good free resource of tables. As I mentioned above in my reply to Aaron, I'm a fan of the D30 DM's Companion (you don't even need an actual d30 to use it.). The way the tables are set up, you roll 2x to find the encounter. Once to find out whether the encounter is with something of the same level as the dungeon or from a different level, and once to find out what the actual creature is. It even includes appropriate number appearing for both halves of each table.<br /><br />Of course, making up your own encounter tables has been part of the hobby from the beginning, so nothing wrong with creating shorter lists to your own liking. I do this all the time in my social games. They are usually 6-10 items long, one of which is to roll on the standard level table in b/x (or labyrinth lord). When I do this for solo sessions, I include a few "Trap" encounters - pits, darts, flaming oil, etc. just to spice things up.<br /><br />I have the Random Esoteric Creature Generator but haven't used it yet. I really should - it allows for the creation of something very unique if needed.<br /><br />-JohnJohn Yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16465161620134394060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1796726216651686005.post-36028264578797661812014-12-22T23:17:58.060-05:002014-12-22T23:17:58.060-05:00you and me both! I think my reputation for having ...you and me both! I think my reputation for having a killer dungeon early on has imbued every delve with a sense of foreboding. Which is great from a drama perspective - not so much for an ulcer free existence! John Yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16465161620134394060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1796726216651686005.post-7930081533118189602014-12-22T23:15:49.694-05:002014-12-22T23:15:49.694-05:00This party has survived more delves than any other...This party has survived more delves than any other to my recollection. Part of it is that all but my character are 2nd level, but another part is the ability to bind wounds that's part of the rules as written (which i rather like). It isn't as powerful as Cure Light Wounds, but it often gets the party out of a jam. I dare say, S&W:Whitebox is less deadly than B/X. And that doesn't even touch on death at negative level rather than 0; which is a suggested optional rule and which has saved more than 1 character.John Yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16465161620134394060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1796726216651686005.post-21503137271142667132014-12-22T23:12:37.068-05:002014-12-22T23:12:37.068-05:00Don't jinx them! I am kicking myself for not j...Don't jinx them! I am kicking myself for not just handwaiving the pit crossing, but i couldn't do it in good conscience. I know i'll roll a natural 20 for someone, when i'm trying to roll beneath their dex!John Yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16465161620134394060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1796726216651686005.post-45389709963619185752014-12-22T23:11:23.210-05:002014-12-22T23:11:23.210-05:00if something terrible happens, or they find nothin...if something terrible happens, or they find nothing of interest, i'm going to make sure to use "Remember that door we left behind?"John Yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16465161620134394060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1796726216651686005.post-85607338439738965772014-12-22T23:10:37.521-05:002014-12-22T23:10:37.521-05:00Hi Aaron,
Thanks for your comment; always happy t...Hi Aaron, <br />Thanks for your comment; always happy to hear others enjoy my write ups.<br /><br />For random monster tables, I use any of the following:<br />D30 DM's Companion (inexpensive), the tables in B/X (i think the rules are $5 each on DriveThruRPG, Labyrinth Lord wandering monster tables (free), 1e DMG (Available for a song on ebay if you don't need collector quality).<br /><br />You clearly don't need all of them. I'd start with the free Labyrinth Lord, and for a purchase I'd go with the D30 Companion, which is good for its many other tables as well. <br /><br />The rules I'm using currently, S&W:Whitebox, don't include wandering monsters for dungeons so I rely on all of the sources I can find.John Yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16465161620134394060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1796726216651686005.post-9662950839066406682014-12-18T09:34:53.171-05:002014-12-18T09:34:53.171-05:00Until I get a better set im going to combine Labyr...Until I get a better set im going to combine Labyrinth Lords lists and DCCs in the book lists.<br /><br />Then for special encounters I may use existing stat blocks but im going to create a monster with the "Random Esoteric Creature Generator" which I highly recommend.AQuebmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709817832681566970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1796726216651686005.post-12019386271256475252014-12-17T21:35:01.408-05:002014-12-17T21:35:01.408-05:00Best opening line! ha ha
Another tense delve, wai...Best opening line! ha ha<br /><br />Another tense delve, waiting for the other ax to drop...<br /><br />And ending in a pit hanger?<br /><br />Speaking of random monsters (and monsters in general) - I'm on the lookout for lists or recommendations for "level-appropriate" lists or other info. Trying to create some random tables/dungeon generators using Schweig's template for such. I want to be able to customize to my own tastes. Many monsters, especially the more outre and/or non-traditional monsters don't fit into my personal mythology/fantasy world preferences. That probably means my lists will be shorter than most lists/tables I find.Fitz-Badgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15510866929782142007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1796726216651686005.post-57236933218834984962014-12-17T13:59:02.174-05:002014-12-17T13:59:02.174-05:00Yay for stairs down! More danger = more treasure. ...Yay for stairs down! More danger = more treasure. Unless everyone falls in the pit.Alea iactanda esthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17951704235056042923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1796726216651686005.post-9103339239324090832014-12-17T12:40:28.516-05:002014-12-17T12:40:28.516-05:00"Nag, nag, nag. Remember that door we left b..."Nag, nag, nag. Remember that door we left behind?" :-)<br /><br />And bless whoever invented the 10' pole!Kelroy Was Herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05921142242926908743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1796726216651686005.post-43449876815005423432014-12-17T10:41:19.868-05:002014-12-17T10:41:19.868-05:00Just read all of the ever expanding dungeon posts ...Just read all of the ever expanding dungeon posts and im sad to be at the end. Great write ups and your little solo campaign sounds like a blast.<br /><br />I actually run a DCC private solo campaign using Rpol.net for record keeping and your games have inspired me a lot. What do you use for random monster tables because I dont have any pre 3.5 books and id love to have a table to refer to for if my party engages wandering monsters.<br /><br />Ive been using a module thus far but things are about to branch out of that due to a likely TPK so I want to try and match your randomization of maps and monsters while also not overloading myself.AQuebmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709817832681566970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1796726216651686005.post-73896163175212442002014-12-16T08:06:56.060-05:002014-12-16T08:06:56.060-05:00After all that good luck... I'm waiting for th...After all that good luck... I'm waiting for the axe to drop hard on the partyRod Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12824146866756155345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1796726216651686005.post-47331904834072684122014-12-16T06:28:52.293-05:002014-12-16T06:28:52.293-05:00At least they are all still alive . . . so far.
...At least they are all still alive . . . so far.<br /><br /><br />-- JeffBluebear Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05171345165563779232noreply@blogger.com