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While I am by no means a game designer, I like to fiddle with rules. I came up with these rules for random encounters in my 4e game. The formatting of the chart really sucks -- sorry.
Random Encounters
Random encounters may occur during any short or extended rest period. During each rest, the DM rolls 1d20-the type of rest being taken and the amount of traffic in the dungeon determines the result needed for a random encounter.
Low Traffic Normal Traffic High Traffic
Short Rest 20 19-20 18-20
Extended Rest 19-20 17-20 15-20
Each level of the dungeon will have a Random Encounter Table with several entries that determine the random encounter opposing the PCs. These will not always be combat-oriented encounters and may be higher- or lower-level than the party. In many situations, characters may be able to attempt Stealth checks to avoid encounters.
Random Encounters
Random encounters may occur during any short or extended rest period. During each rest, the DM rolls 1d20-the type of rest being taken and the amount of traffic in the dungeon determines the result needed for a random encounter.
Low Traffic Normal Traffic High Traffic
Short Rest 20 19-20 18-20
Extended Rest 19-20 17-20 15-20
Each level of the dungeon will have a Random Encounter Table with several entries that determine the random encounter opposing the PCs. These will not always be combat-oriented encounters and may be higher- or lower-level than the party. In many situations, characters may be able to attempt Stealth checks to avoid encounters.