Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Dungeon Spark Table

The inimitable Chris McDowall, creator of Into the Odd and Electric Bastionland, utilizes the concept of "spark tables" as a way to generate inspiration for people, places, and things.  You merely roll 2d20, consult the applicable table, take the two results, and combine them.

Below is a Spark Table that I hope inspires ideas when you craft your dungeon.  The first result reflects the theme (the flavor, aesthetic, or motif) for the dungeon, and the second result reflects the physical space (a ruined temple, a secluded shipwreck).

As Chris McDowall recommends, you do not need to dwell so much on the particular results you get from your roll.  What is most important is that the words spark your creativity.

Here is the table!




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