The Adventure Maker
Loner
Sometimes you may lack the inspiration to think of a game setting, or you want to experiment with one you have never thought of. The tables below are designed to instantly generate an unpredictable setting for you to explore with a game.
To generate a setting:
- Roll on the Settings table
- Roll on the Tones table
- Roll two times on one Things table of your choice
To generate a premise of adventure:
- Roll on the Opposition table
- Roll two times on Actions table and on a Things tables
Note that the adventure premise is not the initial scene prompt, only the framework within which it takes place.
Table 1: Settings
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | ||
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1 | Post-Apocalyptic Wasteland | High Fantasy Kingdom | Medieval War and Intrigue | Cyberpunk Megacorporation | Futuristic Space Colony | Supernatural Noir City | |
2 | Alternate History | Pirate-Filled Seas | Wild West Frontier | Dark Fantasy Realm | Futuristic Dystopian City | Ancient Greek Mythology | |
3 | Space Opera Adventure | Samurai-Era Japan | Zombie Survival | Superhero Metropolis | Cold War Espionage | Modern Crime Syndicate | |
4 | Magic School for Young Mages | Horror-Filled Asylum | Epic Fantasy Quest | Cybernetic Organisms and Androids | Lovecraftian Cosmic Horrors | Sword and Sorcery Adventure | |
5 | Urban Fantasy Underworld | Abandoned Space Station | Colonial America | Mythical Creatures and Legends | Martial Arts Action | Horror-Stricken Carnival | |
6 | Underwater Adventure and Exploration | Jungle-Covered Planet | Steampunk Victorian Era | Time Travel Paradoxes | Intergalactic Starfighter Battles | Survival in a Savage Land | |
Table 2: Tones
1-2 | 3-4 | 5-6 | |
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1 | Dark and brooding | Lighthearted and humorous | Gritty and realistic |
2 | Epic and grandiose | Suspenseful and thrilling | Mysterious and enigmatic |
3 | Action-packed and adventurous | Romantic and whimsical | Horror-filled and terrifying |
4 | Technologically advanced and sleek | Grungy and dirty | Gothic and ominous |
5 | Surreal and dreamlike | Futuristic and dystopian | Nostalgic and timeless |
6 | Eerie and paranormal | Martial and disciplined | Gracious and elegant |
Table 3: Things
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
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1 | Magic | Monsters | Ancient relics | Medieval castle | Futuristic technology | Spaceship |
2 | Ancient ruins | Forbidden knowledge | Secret society | Dangerous quest | Band of adventurers | Unseen forces |
3 | Hidden treasure | Dark magic | Mystical creatures | Supernatural powers | Epic battle | Intriguing plot |
4 | Suspicious characters | War-torn land | Dangerous wilderness | Political intrigue | World domination | Suspenseful journey |
5 | Dark secrets | Forbidden love | Intense conflict | Death-defying stunts | Powerful artifacts | Epic journeys |
6 | Unpredictable twists | Dynamic characters | Different factions | Vast empires | Epic heroes | Legendary creatures |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
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1 | Post-apocalyptic wasteland | Steampunk cityscape | Dragon-infested skies | Haunted mansion | Futuristic metropolis | Intergalactic trade routes |
2 | Lost city of gold | Artificial intelligence | Pirate's cove | Time-travel paradox | Espionage | Extraterrestrial beings |
3 | Underwater kingdom | Epic sea voyage | Superheroic powers | Time loops | Alternate realities | Virtual reality simulation |
4 | Intriguing mystery | Mutant uprising | Advanced biotechnology | Futuristic society | Alternate history | Cyberpunk dystopia |
5 | Extensive lore | Unstoppable virus | Enchanted forest | The unknown frontiers | Advanced robotics | Secrets of the universe |
6 | End of the world scenarios | Telekinetic abilities | Futuristic weapons | Dimension hopping | Techno-sorcery | Superpowered conflict |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
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1 | Lost civilization | Decaying metropolis | Gothic horror | Wild west frontier | Futuristic cyberwarfare | Space exploration |
2 | Political uprising | Artificial lifeforms | Mercenaries and assassins | Time-traveling adventures | Espionage mission | Alien invasion |
3 | Underwater adventure | Epic siege | Magical abilities | Time anomalies | Alternate timeline | Virtual reality nightmare |
4 | Intriguing conspiracy | Mutant insurgency | Cybernetic enhancements | Futuristic utopia | Historical reimagining | Cyberpunk rebellion |
5 | Extensive world-building | Unstoppable monster | Enchanted kingdom | The final frontier | Robotic revolution | Secrets of the ancients |
6 | End of the era scenarios | Psionic abilities | Futuristic battlefields | Interdimensional portals | Technomancy | Superpowered diplomacy |
Table 4: Actions
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
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1 | Cast | Battle | Free | Explore | Upgrade | Pilot |
2 | Decipher | Seek | Infiltrate | Complete | Join | Uncover |
3 | Find | Master | Tame | Harness | Win | Unravel |
4 | Interrogate | Navigate | Survive | Influence | Overthrow | Endure |
5 | Guess | Pursue | Resolve | Perform | Acquire | Embark |
6 | Anticipate | Develop | Ally | Expand | Become | Slay |
Table 5: Oppositions
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
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1 | Dark wizards | Savage beasts | Malevolent spirits | Arrogant noblemen | Dangerous traps | Ruthless bandits |
2 | Undead armies | Corrupt politicians | Sinister organizations | Vicious monsters | Treacherous terrain | Despotic rulers |
3 | Powerful artifacts | Merciless assassins | Dangerous creatures | Ancient curses | Complex puzzles | Powerful spells |
4 | Ruthless mercenaries | Dark forces | Terrible secrets | Insidious plots | Vicious predators | Unforgiving elements |
5 | Lethal poison | Ancient prophecies | Irresistible temptations | Powerful enchantments | Ruthless warlords | Unseen dangers |
6 | Terrible curses | Devious traps | Sinister conspiracies | Dangerous illusions | Malevolent entities | Ruthless factions |