One of the key things levied at me in terms of both this blog's utility and the utility of the OSR blogosphere in general is the preponderance of resources - table generators in particular.
So, though I'm not sure I understand: I'm here to help and like to contribute. Presented as follows, a procedural table generation mechanism. Delve on, readers!
1. Roll 1D20 for Type
The type of table informs its purpose and features.
| 1d20 | Result | 1d20 | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Accent |
11 | Drum |
| 2 |
Altar | 12 | End |
| 3 |
Billiards | 13 | Foyer |
| 4 |
Butterfly | 14 | Hutch |
| 5 | Card | 15 | Kitchen |
| 6 |
Coffee | 16 | Nightstand |
| 7 |
Conference | 17 | Ottoman |
| 8 | Console | 18 | Patio (or Picnic) |
| 9 |
Dining | 19 | Pub |
| 10 | Drink (or Swivel) |
20 |
Workbench |
2. Roll 1D4 for Shape
The shape of a table refers to the flat surface on which items can be placed.
| 1d4 | Result |
|---|---|
| 1 | Polygonal |
| 2 |
Rectangular |
| 3 |
Round |
| 4 |
Special |
A "special" shaped table has a surface that is not standard, but instead adapted to the purpose of the table - perhaps it is horseshoe shaped, to allow a presenter in the center; perhaps it is zig-zag shaped, allowing multiple seats to face opposing directions, but not each other. Referee discretion.
3. Roll 1D6 for Style
| 1d6 | Result |
|---|---|
| 1 |
Chic |
| 2 |
Demilune |
| 3 |
Industrial |
| 4 |
Modern |
| 5 |
Nordic |
| 6 |
Trestle |
4. Roll 1D3/10 for Material
The material is the primary material from which the table is made. At the referee's option, a second roll can be made to determine an accent material.
| 1d3 | ||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1d10 | 1 | Ash (wood) |
Juniper (wood) | Porcelain |
| 2 | Beech (wood) | Laminate | Quartzite (stone) |
|
| 3 | Birch (wood) | Larch (wood) | Rosewood (wood) | |
| 4 | Brass (metal) |
Limestone (stone) |
Silver (or Gold) |
|
| 5 | Cedar (wood) | Mahogany (wood) | Slate (stone) |
|
| 6 | Cherry (wood) | Maple (wood) | Soapstone (stone) |
|
| 7 | Fir (wood) | Marble (stone) |
Spruce (wood) | |
| 8 | Glass | Oak (wood) | Teak (wood) | |
| 9 | Granite (stone) |
Onyx (stone |
Walnut (wood) | |
| 10 | Iron (metal) |
Pine (wood) | Yew (wood) | |
5. Roll 2xD4 for Seating
Roll 1D4 and multiply the result by 2. The resulting number is the number of people who can use the table at once. A table which logically should not have seating around it instead can be assumed to be standing-room.
To account for larger tables, the die should explode - that is, if a 4 is rolled, roll again and sum the result, until such time as the result of the die fall is not a natural 4.
Public domain artwork retrieved from the National Gallery of Art or OldBookIllustrations.com and adapted for thematic use. Attribution in alt text.
April Fool's. ;-)
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