Random Chart: 36 Dramatic Situations-Inspired Random Plot Generator

Good Morning, All:


As a companion to my post entitled One Shot Adventure Creation: The Plot..., I mentioned the possibility of using a random chart inspired by Ploti's 36 Dramatic Situations to help inspire a plot for a One Shot Adventure. Here's a quick random chart I whipped together that fits the bill. To use this chart, roll 2d6 and treat them as percentile dice: one die is the tens place, and one die is the ones place. In Traveller, this is called a D66 roll. Consult the table to determine what that result means.

Table: 36 Dramatic Situations-Inspired Random Plot Generator

D66 Roll	Basic Plot
11	present a request for assistance before an authority figure against the schemes of a rival, enemy or other opposing force
12	rescue a victim or target from the cruel maneuvers of a rival, enemy or other opposing force
13	exact revenge upon a rival, enemy or other opposing force for crimes against a victim or target
14	assist a victim or target, who is fleeing punishment from a rival, enemy or other opposing force
15	hunt down a victim or target for punishment by an authority figure
16	aid a victim or target, who has fallen on hard times
21	provide disaster relief/humanitarian aid to a victim or target, despite interference from a rival, enemy or other opposing force
22	aid a victim or target in rebellion against an authority figure
23	assist a victim or target in a daring enterprise, despite the efforts of a rival, enemy or other opposing force
24	abduct a victim or target from a rival, enemy or other opposing force
25	secretly consult with a victim or target on a delicate matter, while avoiding the attentions of a rival, enemy or other opposing force
26	retrieve an item of importance from a remote location, in competition with a rival, enemy or other opposing force
31	intervene in a family squabble between a victim or target and a rival, enemy or other opposing force
32	become involved in a love triangle involving a victim or target, a rival, enemy or other opposing force and the possibility of murder
33	protect a victim or target against an insane a rival, enemy or other opposing force
34	recover an item of importance lost through the naivete of a victim or target to a conniving rival, enemy or other opposing force
35	hinder a courtship between a victim or target and a rival, enemy or other opposing force, who are unknowingly related
36	seek out a rival, enemy or other opposing force, who unknowingly killed a relative
41	aid a victim or target in performing an act of self-sacrifice for his ideals
42	aid a victim or target in performing an act of self-sacrifice for his family
43	aid a victim or target in giving up everything for his beloved
44	help a victim or target, who is being forced by a rival, enemy or other opposing force to choose between two loved ones
45	become involved in a love triangle involving a victim or target and a rival, enemy or other opposing force
46	protect a victim or target from the actions of a rival, enemy or other opposing force, who is motivated by love
51	reveal the dishonor performed by a rival, enemy or other opposing force against a victim or target
52	help two lovers overcome interference created by a rival, enemy or other opposing force
53	help a victim or target locate an item of importance to further his ambition against a rival, enemy or other opposing force
54	aid a victim or target who has, out of jealousy, falsely accused a rival, enemy or other opposing force of actions against a loved one
55	help a victim or target who has been falsely accused by a rival, enemy or other opposing force of illicit or immoral actions
56	help a rival, enemy or other opposing force atone to a victim or target for illicit or immoral past actions
61	help a victim or target track down a long-lost love
62	protect a victim or target as they request assistance from an authority figure for actions against loved one by a rival, enemy or other opposing force
63	deliver an item of importance to a victim or target, despite interference from a rival, enemy or other opposing force
64	deliver a victim or target to an authority figure, despite interference from a rival, enemy or other opposing force
65	map an unexplored area, despite interference from a rival, enemy or other opposing force
66	retrieve a victim or target, or an item of importance, despite interference from an ongoing military action or natural disaster

If you have any feedback or constructive comments, please feel free to leave a comment to this post.

Enjoy,
Flynn