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Category: Articles

Dynamic Encounter Tables

February 4, 2012December 10, 2019 Erin D. Smale

More than just what you find…

Articles, Encountersencounter tables4 Comments

Stupid Dice Tricks

January 18, 2012December 10, 2019 Erin D. Smale

Mastering the polyhedrals

Articles, Game Mechanicsdice, probability8 Comments

Encounter Table Bell Curve

January 16, 2012December 10, 2019 Erin D. Smale
bell curve

OK, I admit it.

Articles, Encountersencounter tables5 Comments

Encounter Table Basics

January 7, 2012December 10, 2019 Erin D. Smale
giant spider

A guide to creating encounter tables

Articles, Encountersencounter tables16 Comments

Nerd Therapy

December 28, 2011December 10, 2019 Erin D. Smale
Isle of Minocra campaign map

The healing power of encounter tables

Articles, Encountersencounter tables4 Comments

Village 4: Kash

November 10, 2011December 6, 2019 Erin D. Smale

Population 250; Chaotic

Articles, Settings69 villages, settlements5 Comments

Village 3: Macha

November 2, 2011December 6, 2019 Erin D. Smale

Population 200; Neutral

Articles, Settings69 villages, settlements1 Comment

Village 2: Coldwick

October 26, 2011December 6, 2019 Erin D. Smale

Population 250; Lawful

Articles, Settings69 villages, settlementsLeave a comment

Village 1: Merrowlyn

October 12, 2011November 9, 2019 Erin D. Smale

Population 150; Neutral

Articles, Settings69 villages, settlements6 Comments

69 Villages

October 5, 2011November 9, 2019 Erin D. Smale

A pox on Evan

Articles, Settings69 villages, settlements10 Comments

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