Rolls of Engagement

Combat doesn’t have to be boring. Rolls of Engagement is a 93-page toolkit of combat oracles and terrain tables, designed for solo players and low-prep GMs who want fights to feel tense, unpredictable, and full of narrative detail without slowing down play. Featuring original illustrations throughout, it’s as visually engaging as it is useful. Inside, you’ll find system-neutral, genre-agnostic oracles that answer the questions most rulesets leave open: Is the enemy cautious, reckless, or fanatical? Do I have cover, or am I caught in the open? Does the collapsing balcony fall now, or later? How much does the chanting cultist really matter to the fight? What’s Included: Core Oracles like Yes/No, Likelihood, Knowledge, and Change. Get fast answers to immediate combat questions. Opponent Behavior Tools, including Reaction/Disposition, Combat Mindset, Target Focus, and Failed Morale, so enemies act like thinking threats, not automatons. Battlefield Chaos Generators, such as the Surprise Oracle, Battlefield Advantage Oracle, and the Combat Events System, introduce sudden reinforcements, collapsing terrain, or environmental hazards. Seasonal Terrain Tables for grassland, forest, desert, swamp, mountains, jungle, and hills. Each entry includes movement tags, concealment, cover, elevation, and risks, so every encounter feels grounded in place and season. Use a single roll to spice up a quick skirmish, or chain multiple oracles to create a full encounter with shifting momentum, tactical surprises, and evolving scenery. From a fantasy wilderness ambush to a sci-fi boarding action, from a Wild West shootout to a post-apocalyptic wasteland brawl, Rolls of Engagement ensures your battles are never dull. Art by Toby Penney 93 pages. Fully illustrated. Built for any game, any genre. If you enjoy the oracles, consider leaving a rating or review. It really helps!