Table: d4 Reactions

In any encounter with any being, there are at least four possible reactions. Pretty mind-blowing, no? This is the first table of the Table of Tetrahedral Possibility.

d4 Reactions

Roll 1d4

1. Insatiably Destructive
2. Intransigently Uncooperative
3. Inscrutably Noncommittal
4. Indefatigably Agreeable

Reactions Revisited Elsewhere

The usefulness of reaction rolls and tables is the topic of "Reaction: Action Rolls, Take Two..." in Pits Perilous. There is wisdom in the comments, too.

Table: Player Character Reactions

Why should monsters and non-player characters have all the fun with reaction tables? Why can't players make random decisions for their characters with their own reaction table? Now they can with the Player Character Reactions table! Let the dice decide!

Player Character Reactions

Roll 2d6

The player character responds by...

2	Fleeing (which is uncommonly wise).
3-5	Checking stuff (spells, weapons, equipment, did I mention spells?).
6-8	Fighting (as usual).
9-11	Sneaking (e.g., attempting to backstab in full view of everyone).
12	Parleying (or, to be more specific, lying).

[The above is a table of the Table of the Quasi-Answerable.]

Table: High Impact Reactions

Are you weary of the same old reaction table churning out the same old reactions regardless of extenuating circumstances? Would you like to break up the monotony of casual adventuring with a bit of bloodshed? Then perhaps you need High Impact Reactions. Whenever your adventurers encounter a monster or nonmonster with an inclination for violence, roll on the High Impact Reactions table for an action-packed role-playing experience. Enjoy!

High Impact Reactions

Roll 2d6

The being's reaction is...

2	Berserk. Attacks anything and everything.
3-5	Furious. Attacks with unbridled ferocity.
6-8	Ambivalent. Alternately attacks and apologizes.
9-11	Excited. Wants to go killing and/or carousing with you.
12	Bonded. Wants to make a blood oath alliance.

[The above is a table of the Table of the Quasi-Answerable.]

Table: Low Impact Reactions

Are you tired of the same old reaction table churning out the same old reactions regardless of extenuating circumstances? Would you like to break up the monotony of hack-and-slash adventuring with a bit of conviviality? Then perhaps you need Low Impact Reactions. Whenever your adventurers encounter a monster or nonmonster who might not fit the stereotypical profile, roll on the Low Impact Reactions table for a relaxing role-playing experience. Enjoy!

Low Impact Reactions

Roll 2d6

The being's reaction is...

2	Exasperated. Politely requests some time alone.
3-5	Dismayed. Asks to discuss it over tea.
6-8	Unsure. Asks to discuss it over coffee.
9-11	Interested. Asks to discuss it over alcohol.
12	Enthusiastic. Invites you to a party.

[The above is a table of the Table of the Quasi-Answerable.]