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Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Saturday, February 25, 2012
GNARN Stones
Polyhedral stones, useable 1/day.
GNARNs do not fall if dropped, but rather hover/float, and will follow
after sentient beings. Activated by
touch, GNARNS add a bonus to the bearer’s rolls
for one turn. Roll a d6 twice (ea time
used):
(d6) Bonus, Roll on Tbl 2 (d6)
Bonus Applies to…
1. No Bonus Today! 1.
Saves
2-4. +1 (ALL categories,
no roll) 2. AC
5. +2 (two categories)* 3.
TH
6. +3 (one category) 4.
Damage
5. Initiative
6.
Your Pick
GNARNORIAN GEMS
GNARNs that have been swallowed by Demons, Spawn of Shog-Gnargoroth, etc. Transform into translucent gems, and have the power to Raise Dead (alive, full HP) once only, provided a Bless Spell is cast upon them. This drains the stone of all magic.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Do You Smell Gas?
"Well, here's your problem, ma'am; this thing here is leaking poisonous gas!"
d12 Gas Issues From...
1. The hollow stem and pistils of a bouquet of fake flowers in a vase
2. A fragile glass sphere balanced precariously atop a door frame
(1 in 6 it breaks open on head of PC opening the door; no Save for you!)
3. A motion-sensitive Puffball Shroom Fungi, either concealed or in plain sight
4. A mechanical trap hidden within a humanoid skull
5. Under pressure in a stoppered vial, disturbing it in any way = 50% of bursting open
6. The handle of a walking cane can be unscrewed... affects only the opening PC
7. An unremarkable crack in the flagstone floor
8. A metal grille in ceiling (drop to the floor, the bottom one foot of the room is clear,
Save at +3)
9. The arse of an iron pig, which also has a coin slot on its back... it jingles if shaken
10. A series of peg holes seems to indicate that a ladder or shelving was once affixed
to the wall... but one at face level is a trap triggered by a pressure plate
11. A nest of debris contains several "hatched" egg shells, and one that is unbroken...
12. A multi-jointed mechanical arm which extends from a concealed niche, spraying
gas from a swivel-mounted oscillating nozzle
Inspiration provided by the Dungeon Dozen - check it out for awesome d12 tables!
d12 Gas Issues From...
1. The hollow stem and pistils of a bouquet of fake flowers in a vase
2. A fragile glass sphere balanced precariously atop a door frame
(1 in 6 it breaks open on head of PC opening the door; no Save for you!)
3. A motion-sensitive Puffball Shroom Fungi, either concealed or in plain sight
4. A mechanical trap hidden within a humanoid skull
5. Under pressure in a stoppered vial, disturbing it in any way = 50% of bursting open
6. The handle of a walking cane can be unscrewed... affects only the opening PC
7. An unremarkable crack in the flagstone floor
8. A metal grille in ceiling (drop to the floor, the bottom one foot of the room is clear,
Save at +3)
9. The arse of an iron pig, which also has a coin slot on its back... it jingles if shaken
10. A series of peg holes seems to indicate that a ladder or shelving was once affixed
to the wall... but one at face level is a trap triggered by a pressure plate
11. A nest of debris contains several "hatched" egg shells, and one that is unbroken...
12. A multi-jointed mechanical arm which extends from a concealed niche, spraying
gas from a swivel-mounted oscillating nozzle
Inspiration provided by the Dungeon Dozen - check it out for awesome d12 tables!
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Clerical Weaponry Option
My group has long used the "Clerics use the weapon that their god uses" houserule, rather than the "guess I'm using a mace" rule. I'm considering implementing a system in which this specific weapon gains increased bonuses and other powers as the Cleric advances; for example, a bonus of +1 when 3rd lvl is reached, +2 at 7th, +3 at 12th... Special Effects will be included as well; the weapon of a devotee of a "Fire god" might become a flaming sword, or have the power equivalent to a Burning Hands spell twice/day, maybe even a Flamestrike option at higher lvl, while the trident of a sea god's Cleric could grant Water Breathing, Create/Purify Water, etc. A special ritual must be performed by the head of the Cleric's order once the appropriate lvl is reached, or perhaps a quest must be performed... the specifics differing depending on the god being worshiped. Only the Cleric can access these powers; for anyone else, the weapon is not magical. Of course, the Cleric must be mindful to use these powers only in the service of the god, else the power will be revoked or suspended. I like the idea of the Player knowing he's gonna get something cool - provided he earns it! "Can't wait until I'm 12th lvl, and I can Disrupt Undead with my spear!"
Monday, December 26, 2011
Friday, December 16, 2011
Signs of the Times
Several would require a broad interpretation, or even an alternate meaning to incorporate into a fantasy setting. Could also be adapted as a Random Encounter or Random Dungeon/Town Design table, or your next Dungeon/Map could be marked with symbols...
Several more charts of varying sizes can be found with an image search.
Original Link
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Three On-The-Fly d20 Tables
Nothing you ain't seen before, but handy. I keep these on an index card for those times when I want to generate something immediately and quickly.
TRAP JEWELRY DUNGEON CREATION
TRAP JEWELRY DUNGEON CREATION
1. ACID EARRING STRAIGHT 20-50'
2. GAS NECKLACE DOOR, USUAL
3. CALTROPS BRACELET DOOR, UNUSUAL
4 .NEEDLE PENDANT STAIRS, UP/DOWN
5 .CHUTE ARMBAND BRANCH, RIGHT 10-60'
5 .CHUTE ARMBAND BRANCH, RIGHT 10-60'
6. DOOR (roll again) BROOCH BRANCH, LEFT 10-60'
7. JAW STUD SPLIT, 45-DEGREE ANGLE
8. PIT RING "T" INTERSECTION
9. -LOCKS CLASP "Y" INTERSECTION
10. -FLOODS BUCKLE 4-WAY, 10-40' ea
11. -SPIKED COLLAR TURN, LEFT/RIGHT
12. FIRE/OIL DIADEM WIDENS or NARROWS
13. CRUSHING CIRCLET SM ROOM, 1 Exit
14. ARROW/DART CROWN SM ROOM, 2 Exits
15. BLOCK, FALLS GIRDLE MED ROOM, 1 Exit
16. SPEAR/SPIKE TORC MED ROOM, 2 Exits
17. GUILLOTINE ANKLET MED ROOM, 2-4 Exits
18. PORTCULLIS PIERCING LRG ROOM, 2-5 Exits
19. COLLAPSING LOCKET CHANGE to NATURAL CAVERN
20. SCYTHE BLADE OTHER ODD SHAPE or FEATURE
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