Wednesday, August 9, 2017

Overland Random Event Table (BFRPG, B/X, Similar)


Basically, when traveling overland a d6 is rolled each day against the table below and subsequent tables as appropriate.  As with the Death & Dismemberment table, I've borrowed ideas and results from others.


d6 Result Notes
1 Mishap Roll 1d6 on the mishap table below
2 Encounter Roll on the appropriate encounter table by terrain type
3 No result
4 No result
5 No result
6 Boon Roll 1d6 on the boon table below


Mishaps:


d6 Mishap Result Notes
1 Lose an item Each player chooses an item(s) at DM's discretion from their list and makes a WIS check; failure indicates the item was lost or damaged beyond repair.
2 Hazardous Weather Find shelter or make a WIS or CON check.  Failure causes 1d3 dmg.  Lose the day's travel or take double damage to move 1/2
3 Hazardous Terrain* Make a WIS or CON check.  Failure causes 1d3 dmg.  Move 1/2
4 Become Lost* Party guide makes a WIS check; success means you only move half normal movement as you find your way.  Failure indicates you've become lost and cover no ground today.  
5 Turned Around* Party guide makes a WIS check.  Failure indicates the party emerges from a random hex edge instead of the intended one.
6 Bogged Down Slow going today; move at 1/2 normal rate.

* When following a clear path/ marker or being led by a guide with the wilderness lore background special ability, treat this result as no result on table above. 

Boons:

d6 Boon Result Notes
1 Making Good Time Travel 20% Further Today
2 Making Great Time Travel 50% Further Today
3 Find an Item Party selects a common item from the equipment list at DM's discretion and makes a WIS check.  Success indicates this item has been found.
4 Learn Something new Through observation, experimentation, practice or epiphany the party has learned something new on their travels today.  Each member receives 10 xp per character level.
5 Discover an Ally Meet an individual appropriate to the area who will befriend and/ or help in some small but meaningful way to the party.
6 Discover a Minor Location Discover a Minor Location and an opportunity for aid, XP and/ or treasure.




















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