I think it’s well known that I like generating random content and having tables to roll against.

My latest addition to the myriad of tables for me to use for inspiration while session planning or even during a session is the Roll & Play: The Game Master’s Fantasy Toolkit from Roll & Play Press.

Roll & Play was published with the help of a successful Kickstarter campaign (one that I sadly did not back), and was finally available to the public to purchase last November.

There are over 120 tables with in the pages that cover I would say the majority of a DM’s needs. The contents above give you a good idea of the sort of tables included.

I like that the tables use a variety of die. They are not just d20’s, but you will be using d8’s, d12’s, and d100’s as well.

Another nice feature of the book is that it is spiral bound. Which means it can lie flat or fold in half. The paper stock used is quite thick and robust as well. And should take rough handling, along with wear and tear of use from being lugged around in a bag really well.

Along with the many tables, scattered throughout is handy advice relevant to the table you are rolling against. Which in itself could inspire.

Roll & Play: The Game Master’s Fantasy Toolkit is different from one or two of the books of tables I have because those were aimed squarely at session prep, whilst this sits firmly on the fence of being able to be used for session prep and during a session. With the emphasis on the during a session.