Uploaded February 2024 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago
We discuss the humble overland encounter table today. While most random encounters in games like Dungeons and Dragons feel arbitrary and flat, this method uses THE POWER OF MATH to help encounters feel like they are happening in a cohesive and living campaign world.
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Nick L S Whalen's Blog about Encounter Table Structuring: paperspencils.com/structuring-encounter-tables-amended-restated
Shadow Dark by @TheArcaneLibrary : thearcanelibrary.com/pages/shadowdark
Cairn by Yochai Gal: cairnrpg.com
@DungeonMasterpiece 's wonderful video about the Geopolitics of Greyhawk: youtube.com/watch?v=dyCJkNJWZRw&ab_channel=DungeonMasterpiece
I often draw with Foam Grip Tubes from Impresa to ease my hand strain. You can buy them here: amzn.to/3KgpDXs
Download the grids I use: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BGgDU1YFdeI7t0Z_sh-6IMNafW0KJT__?usp=sharing
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Joke Intro
0:19 - Knave Map and Introductions
2:12 - Start with a Map
4:42 - Faction Goals and Area Beasts
7:03 - 2d6 Encounter Type Table
8:37 - Alertness and Distance Tables
10:25 - Example Encounter
11:54 - Wrap Up
13:35 - Patron Thanks
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Patreon: patreon.com/mapcrow
Podcast: thesplatbook.com/episodes
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Drivethru RPG: drivethrurpg.com/product/364793/Old-Roads-Map-Zine
Animation by Onesleepybeetle: haileesmith.com
Music by Ivan Formin: ivan-fomin.itch.io
Additional Music by Alex Ansaldi: epidemicsound.com/artists/alex-ansaldi
We discuss the humble overland encounter table today. While most random encounters in games like Dungeons and Dragons feel arbitrary and flat, this method uses THE POWER OF MATH to help encounters feel like they are happening in a cohesive and living campaign world.
Grab a Quick Preview of KNAVE 2E by @QuestingBeast : drivethrurpg.com/product/435009/Knave-2e-Kickstarter-Preview
KNAVE 2E will be sold at Swordfish Islands when the print editions come in: shop.swordfishislands.com
MONSTROUS PDF IS OUT NOW: thecloudcurio.com/monstrous
Sign up for the email alerts to make sure you hear about our next project!
Nick L S Whalen's Blog about Encounter Table Structuring: paperspencils.com/structuring-encounter-tables-amended-restated
Shadow Dark by @TheArcaneLibrary : thearcanelibrary.com/pages/shadowdark
Cairn by Yochai Gal: cairnrpg.com
@DungeonMasterpiece 's wonderful video about the Geopolitics of Greyhawk: youtube.com/watch?v=dyCJkNJWZRw&ab_channel=DungeonMasterpiece
I often draw with Foam Grip Tubes from Impresa to ease my hand strain. You can buy them here: amzn.to/3KgpDXs
Download the grids I use: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BGgDU1YFdeI7t0Z_sh-6IMNafW0KJT__?usp=sharing
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Joke Intro
0:19 - Knave Map and Introductions
2:12 - Start with a Map
4:42 - Faction Goals and Area Beasts
7:03 - 2d6 Encounter Type Table
8:37 - Alertness and Distance Tables
10:25 - Example Encounter
11:54 - Wrap Up
13:35 - Patron Thanks
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Patreon: patreon.com/mapcrow
Podcast: thesplatbook.com/episodes
Join my Newsletter: kylelatino.com/newsletter
Itch Store: mapcrow.itch.io
Merch Store: etsy.com/shop/MapCrow
Drivethru RPG: drivethrurpg.com/product/364793/Old-Roads-Map-Zine
Animation by Onesleepybeetle: haileesmith.com
Music by Ivan Formin: ivan-fomin.itch.io
Additional Music by Alex Ansaldi: epidemicsound.com/artists/alex-ansaldi
