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    Bringing Back Random Encounters - YouTube
    • 00:00 Random encounters were popularized by D&D early on and adopted by many other role-playing games. However, in modern RPGs, they have fallen out of favor due to common criticisms like being boring, monotonous, and not adding much to the campaign.
    • 01:24 Random encounters are typically rolled for in dungeons every 20 minutes of in-game time and in the overworld once per day. The encounters are determined by rolling a d6 and consulting a table of possible creatures or events specific to the location or environment.
    • 02:34 Random encounters in dungeons create pressure on the player's expedition, adding tension and danger to encourage efficient exploration and timely exits.
    • 03:03 Random encounters in the overworld help flesh out the world, giving each region its own unique personality and character, especially when custom lists of encounters are created for specific areas.
    • 04:29 Random encounters introduce emergent gameplay, adding surprise for both players and the DM, who must adapt to unexpected situations.
    • 05:13 Random encounters don't need to be limited tomonsters; they can include various events and situations, injecting new elements into the game.
    • 06:38 While random encounters can present powerful threats, the reaction roll determines how the encounter unfolds, allowing for non-violent outcomes and interesting storytelling options.
    • 07:49 Having random encounters, even high-level threats like dragons, adds a sense of wonder and awe to the game, making the world feel alive and unpredictable.
    • 08:44 Signaling dangerous encounters ahead of time allows players to plan and react strategically, making encounters more engaging and challenging.
    • 10:23 Random encounters can add chaos to the adventure, forcing players to deal with unexpected challenges and make the experience feel like a real adventure with uncertain outcomes.
    July 19, 2023 at 5:55:48 PM PDT * - permalink - archive.org -
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