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Bearpunch
2011-09-15, 10:26 AM
I really want to throw some really random stuff at my party this weekend, so does anyone have a random encounter table for 4e? Specifically, for 4-5 4th level adventurers in a forest setting? (but I can take generic setting, as well.)
INDYSTAR188
2011-09-15, 11:07 AM
Don't quote me as I'm at school right now and cannot check, but I believe there are tables in the DMG and possibly DMG II with reference page numbers for the MM. Also, I just bought and have been reading through the Thunderspire Labyrinth and it has a section of random encounters (that you have to flesh out via the MM). I hope that helps.
Bearpunch
2011-09-15, 11:26 AM
It would (and thanks for the info), but I am an idiot, and only have the essentials DM book...
I have MM1 and 2, though, if that helps anyone?
Emongnome777
2011-09-15, 12:02 PM
Take the monster manuals you have, look at every entry for levels 3 - 6 (in the back, I think) and build encounters from that. There should be several humanoid monsters of that level (orcs, gnolls, hobgoblins). Pick what encounter levels you want and start building them! Mix up the roles somewhat (soldier, brutes, artillery, controller, ect.), throw in some minions and you'll be fine.
Asklepian
2011-09-15, 02:45 PM
Just proving how bored I am, here is a table drawing only from the books you have available to you.
1d8
1) Lizardman Hunting Party - 2x Rage Drakes (Brute 5), 2x Greenscale Hunters (Skirmisher 4), 1x Greenscale Darter (Lurker 5)
2) I Hate Spiders - 2x Ettercap Fang Guard (Soldier 4), 2x Deathjump Spider (Skirmisher 4), 1x Ettercap Webspinner (Controller 5)
3) Shouldn't Have Gone In The Cave - Cave Bear (Elite Brute 6), 5x Shadowhunter Bats (Lurker 3)
4) One Ruined Picnic - 4x Hive Guard (Soldier 3), 2x Winged Drone (Skirmisher 4)
5) Your GP or Your HP - 2x Dwarf Bolter (Artillery 4), 2x Human Berserker (Brute 4), Half-Elf Bandit Captain (Skirmisher/Leader 6)
6) Unseelie Abroad - 2x Umbral Sprite Swarm (Controller 4), 2x Spriggan Thorn (Soldier 6)
7) Orc War Party - 8x Orc Drudge (Minion 4), 2x Orc Berserker (Brute 4), Orc Eye of Gruumsh (Controller/Leader 6)
8) Reroll twice. The party comes upon the two results of this roll encountering each other/fighting each other already. If the two rerolls have the same result, the party instead stumbles into the lair of an Adult Green Dragon. This can either lead to negotiation (a plot hook perhaps), desperate bribery/flattery, or running screaming.
Hope this helps.
EDIT: I'd also strongly suggest updating the monsters using the new math located in the DMG errata over on the WOTC DnD website, as it will probably make the fights much more entertaining.
Bearpunch
2011-09-15, 07:46 PM
Dude, thanks! That's really awesome.
As far as the errata goes, I might do that eventually, but I would have trouble keeping track with all of it. Once I get more experience, or if my party complains too much, I will.
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