RPGaDay 2025 04: Message
Today’s topic is “message”. I have to admit, I was a little stumped to write something here! In the end, I figured to create a little random table of possible message delivery methods. I wanted to use my d30 again, so I made a table escalating dramatically in the higher numbers. That way, if you want more grounded suggestions, you can just roll a d10. If you want only out-there results, add 10. If you want to go hog-wild, add 20!
| 1–10 | Normal | 11–20 | Wacky | 21–30 | Gonzo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carved in a tree | 11 | Carved in a tavern table | 21 | Carved in a dead body |
| 2 | Stuck in a bottle | 12 | Stuck in a ming vase | 22 | Stuck in a Faberge egg |
| 3 | On the back of a map | 13 | On the back of a rug | 23 | On the back of the King’s royal portrait |
| 4 | Appearing in smoke | 14 | Appearing in the clouds | 24 | Appearing in the stars |
| 5 | Whispered from a nearby alleyway | 15 | Shouted from the rooftops | 25 | Declared in a booming voice from the sky |
| 6 | Seen in a dream | 16 | Seen in a drug haze | 26 | Seen in a prophetic vision |
| 7 | Heard through a rumor in a pub | 17 | Heard from a town crier | 27 | Brought by appointed messenger |
| 8 | Found in a scroll on a desk | 18 | Found in a book in the library | 28 | Found etched in a newly discovered ancient monument |
| 9 | Appears when a letter is held over flame | 19 | Appears when a letter is held in moonlight | 29 | Appears in wounds over the PC’s back |
| 10 | Sent through carrier pigeon | 20 | Sent through griffin postal worker | 30 | Sent through an angelic messenger |
Look forward to more RPGaDay posts throughout the month!
