Bad Things Happen is a compilation of tables and rules to inspire DMs as well as solo players: using this book, discover what twists and turns the characters will have to face next. With this 54 pages supplement, generate all the bad things that happen to the characters, whether they are exploring a dungeon, camping in the wilderness, visiting a city or playing with magic.

Tables about other themes such as sea travel and weapons are also provided in the last pages. This book is medieval-fantasy oriented and is meant to be used with your favorite OSR ruleset and bestiary.

It is divided in five chapters that each contain various tables and rules:DungeonsWhat happens when the PCs run out of light in the dungeon?*Serious injuries, dark inclinations, phobia and strange encountersWhat happened to the hirelings while the PCs were in the dungeon?Alternatives to death depending on who/what defeated the PCsWhy is the replacement PC in the dungeon?WildernessWhat happens when the PCs cannot make it back to safety?*Illnesses, strange encounters, things that should not be eaten and food poisoningTraps (type, concealment, purpose)StarvationEating monsters and potential side effectsWild animals encounters (day and night)Kingdom-sized encountersCitiesWhat happens when the PCs are lost in the city at night?*Problems when walking down the streetBuildings hazardsScams to avoidCity eventsStrange laws and customsFalse rumorsWhy does the ruler hate the PCs so much?Crimes to be wrongly accused ofCellmates to meetMagicMagic corruption (caster and environment)Spell mishapsOtherSea voyage incidentsBad omensHow to get rid of bad luckHaunted locationsWeapons critical hits and missesArmors troubles* Tables of situations that can sometimes prevent a game over/TPK. This book is in black and white, is in A5 format and contains more than 10 hand drawn (vectorized) illustrations.