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Quick City-Building: Minimal Urban Planning Generator · 12 tables
City Geography Inside Quick City-Building: Minimal Urban Planning d10 table · 10 entries
  1. A coastal harbor.
  2. A calm, coastal bay.
  3. A large freshwater lake.
  4. A wide, navigable river.
  5. A river navigable by small craft.
  6. The mouth of a river or a river delta.
  7. The confluence of two rivers.
  8. A series of natural springs.
  9. A well-traveled crossroads.
  10. A water source and a well-traveled road.
Local Resources Inside Quick City-Building: Minimal Urban Planning d20 table · 20 entries
  1. Iron ore.
  2. Copper ore.
  3. Gold or silver deposits.
  4. Clay or granite deposits.
  5. Quartz or salt deposits.
  6. Peat or coal deposits.
  7. Hardwood lumber.
  8. Barley and oats.
  9. Beans and corn.
  10. Nuts and olives.
  11. Rice or wheat.
  12. Potatoes.
  13. Sugar cane.
  14. Tobacco.
  15. Cotton.
  16. Fruit trees.
  17. Cabbages.
  18. Cattle.
  19. Dairy cows.
  20. Sheep.
City Culture Inside Quick City-Building: Minimal Urban Planning d20 table · 20 entries
  1. Architectural style.
  2. Architectural feats.
  3. Artists and poets.
  4. Inventive cuisine.
  5. Traditional cuisine.
  6. Suggestive dancing.
  7. Gladiatorial games.
  8. Horse races.
  9. Scholars and sages.
  10. Music and/or dance.
  11. Romance.
  12. Jousting games.
  13. Superior soldiers.
  14. Street festivals.
  15. Religious fervor.
  16. Religious feasts.
  17. Traditional dress.
  18. Unusual dress.
  19. Theater scene.
  20. Wine and/or ale.
City Government Inside Quick City-Building: Minimal Urban Planning d10 table · 10 entries
  1. The head of a noble family.
  2. A council of distinguished nobles.
  3. A council of wealthy merchants.
  4. A council of elected officials.
  5. An elected mayor or protector.
  6. A benevolent sovereign or high priest.
  7. A wicked tyrant or greedy autocrat.
  8. A brutal warlord or military commander.
  9. A cabal of witches and wizards.
  10. The leaders of a religious order.
Historical Event Inside Quick City-Building: Minimal Urban Planning d20 table · 20 entries
  1. Mass conversions.
  2. An earthquake.
  3. Age of exploration.
  4. A terrible famine.
  5. A disastrous flood.
  6. A legendary storm.
  7. An assassination.
  8. A series of riots.
  9. A great discovery.
  10. Vermin infestation.
  11. A destructive fire.
  12. A deadly plague.
  13. A bloody rebellion.
  14. A lengthy siege.
  15. Religious wars.
  16. Territorial wars.
  17. Foreign occupation.
  18. An economic boom.
  19. A great depression.
  20. A dragon attack.
Current Threats Inside Quick City-Building: Minimal Urban Planning d12 table · 12 entries
  1. Bandits and outlaws.
  2. Barbarian invasions.
  3. Disease outbreaks.
  4. A dragon or legendary beast.
  5. Destructive flooding.
  6. Food shortages.
  7. Occupation by a foreign empire.
  8. The wrath of a vengeful god.
  9. Magic and new inventions.
  10. Pirates, smugglers, and bands of thieves.
  11. A recently established religion.
  12. A rival city.
City Defenses Inside Quick City-Building: Minimal Urban Planning d10 table · 10 entries
  1. A disciplined military guard.
  2. A standing army of devoted soldiers.
  3. A company of sellswords and knaves.
  4. An order of holy knights.
  5. Little; the city’s been sacked many times.
  6. A huge, fortress or citadel within the city.
  7. Watchtowers spread throughout the lands.
  8. Thick stone walls and impenetrable gates.
  9. High stone walls, catapults, and scorpions.
  10. A powerful magical ward or gigantic golem.
Law Enforcement Inside Quick City-Building: Minimal Urban Planning d12 table · 12 entries
  1. Enforced by a strict, orderly city watch.
  2. Enforced by a corrupt, roguish city watch.
  3. Not enforced among the wealthy elite.
  4. Enforced in a haphazard fashion, incomprehensible to visitors.
  5. Not enforced for those who pay bribes.
  6. More like guidelines.
  7. Enforced by a secret society of assassins, mages, or priests.
  8. Enforced by a company of mercenaries.
  9. Simple, easy to learn and to follow.
  10. Extensive and complicated, nonsensical.
  11. Enforced by a cheerful drunken sheriff.
  12. Enforced by a rigid soldier-turned-sheriff.
Power Players Inside Quick City-Building: Minimal Urban Planning d20 table · 20 entries
  1. A ruthless assassins’ guild.
  2. A populist demagogue.
  3. The captain of a mercenary company.
  4. A champion knight or arena fighter.
  5. One or more crafting guilds.
  6. A dangerous crime boss.
  7. One or more criminal gangs.
  8. A charismatic cult leader.
  9. One or more merchant guilds.
  10. A scheming noble lord or lady.
  11. An outspoken philosopher or scholar.
  12. A celebrated poet and playwright.
  13. A popular priest or priestess.
  14. A secret society of lorekeepers.
  15. Smugglers and black market dealers.
  16. The son or daughter of a deposed ruler.
  17. A wealthy trader of exotic goods.
  18. A conniving vampire or fiend.
  19. A bold war hero.
  20. A clever witch or wizard.
City Landmark Inside Quick City-Building: Minimal Urban Planning d20 table · 20 entries
  1. Academy or university.
  2. Ancient ruin.
  3. Arena.
  4. Cemetery.
  5. Civic hall, council hall, or guild hall.
  6. Common or greenway.
  7. Fortress.
  8. Gateway or arch.
  9. Library.
  10. Lighthouse or watchtower.
  11. Marketplace.
  12. Memorial See supplementary table: Memorial Type
  13. Monument See supplementary table: Monument Type
  14. Palace.
  15. Parade grounds or drilling yard
  16. Pier, marina, or traveler's bazaar.
  17. Plaza or public square.
  18. Temple.
  19. Theater.
  20. Stockyards.
City District Inside Quick City-Building: Minimal Urban Planning d20 table · 20 entries
  1. Slums.
  2. Residential, poor.
  3. Res., middle class.
  4. Res., upper class.
  5. Palace district.
  6. Temple district.
  7. Crafting district.
  8. Docks district.
  9. Riverfront district.
  10. Harbor district.
  11. University district.
  12. Military district.
  13. Market district.
  14. Garden district.
  15. Monument district.
  16. Necropolis.
  17. Theater district.
  18. Civic center.
  19. Ethnic enclave.
  20. Foreign enclave.
Street Names Inside Quick City-Building: Minimal Urban Planning d20 table · 20 entries
  1. Martial-themed Street See supplementary table: Martial Street Names
  2. Water-themed Street See supplementary table: Water Street Names
  3. Architecture-themed Street See supplementary table: Architecture Street Names
  4. Nature-themed Street See supplementary table: Nature Street Names
  5. Trade-themed Street See supplementary table: Trade Street Names
  6. Elevation-themed Street See supplementary table: Elevation Street Names
  7. Squalid-themed Street See supplementary table: Squalid Street Names
  8. Market Street.
  9. Food/Farm-themed Street See supplementary table: Food/Farm Street Names
  10. Ceremony-themed Street See supplementary table: Ceremony Street Names
  11. Royal-themed Street See supplementary table: Royal Street Names
  12. Boundary-themed Street See supplementary table: Boundary Street Names
  13. Maritime-themed Street See supplementary table: Maritime Street Names
  14. Scenic-themed Street See supplementary table: Scenic Street Names
  15. Direction-themed Street See supplementary table: Direction Street Names
  16. Tree-themed Street See supplementary table: Tree Street Names
  17. Gate-themed Street See supplementary table: Gate Street Names
  18. Flower-themed Street See supplementary table: Flower Street Names
  19. Wealth-themed Street See supplementary table: Wealth Street Names
  20. History-themed Street See supplementary table: History Street Names
Supplementary Tables · 21 tables
Architecture Street Names supplementary table · 7 entries
  1. Castle Street
  2. Inn Street
  3. Keep Street
  4. Rock Way
  5. House Street
  6. Hovel St.
  7. Tower Street
Boundary Street Names d6 supplementary table · 6 entries
  1. Circle Street
  2. Brick Road
  3. Perimeter Street
  4. Townline Road
  5. Watch Street
  6. Wall Street
Ceremony Street Names d6 supplementary table · 6 entries
  1. Banner Road
  2. Drum Street
  3. March Street
  4. Parade Street
  5. Trumpet Street
  6. Victory Lane
Direction Street Names d6 supplementary table · 6 entries
  1. North Road
  2. North Street
  3. South Road
  4. South Street
  5. East Road
  6. West Road
Elevation Street Names d6 supplementary table · 6 entries
  1. Bluff Street
  2. Crestline Way
  3. High Street
  4. Highland Way
  5. Hilltop Lane
  6. Ridge Street
Flower Street Names d6 supplementary table · 6 entries
  1. Briar Street
  2. Garden Street
  3. Lilac Street
  4. Lily Way
  5. Rose Street
  6. Violet Street
Food/Farm Street Names d6 supplementary table · 6 entries
  1. Baker Street
  2. Hook Street
  3. Farm Road
  4. Feather Street
  5. Mill Street
  6. Ranchers Road
Gate Street Names d6 supplementary table · 6 entries
  1. Northgate Street
  2. Southgate Street
  3. Eastgate Street
  4. Westgate Street
  5. Old Gate Road
  6. Watchtower Street
History Street Names d6 supplementary table · 6 entries
  1. Ancient Way
  2. Bath Street
  3. Fountain Street
  4. Old Brick Road
  5. Stone Ruin Road
  6. Tumblestone Way
Maritime Street Names d6 supplementary table · 6 entries
  1. Bay Street
  2. Commerce Street
  3. Harbor Street
  4. Lake Street
  5. Pier Street
  6. Water Street
Martial Street Names d6 supplementary table · 6 entries
  1. Armory Street
  2. Barricade Street
  3. Knight Street
  4. Pike Street
  5. Shield Street
  6. Spear Street
Memorial Type d4 supplementary table · 4 entries
  1. Mausoleum
  2. Reflecting pool
  3. Large statue
  4. Botanical garden
Monument Type d6 supplementary table · 6 entries
  1. Colossus
  2. Column
  3. Obelisk
  4. Plaque
  5. Rotunda
  6. Wall
Nature Street Names d6 supplementary table · 6 entries
  1. Cattle Road
  2. Common Street
  3. Green Street
  4. Greenway Street
  5. Meadow Lane
  6. Orchard Street
Royal Street Names d6 supplementary table · 6 entries
  1. Crown Street
  2. King Street
  3. Lords Lane
  4. Palace Way
  5. Queens Street
  6. Royal Street
Scenic Street Names d6 supplementary table · 6 entries
  1. Bayview Street
  2. Castleview Street
  3. Gardenview Street
  4. Greenview Street
  5. Harborview Street
  6. Riverview Street
Squalid Street Names d6 supplementary table · 6 entries
  1. Devil's Alley
  2. Magpie Lane
  3. Paupers Street
  4. Penny Lane
  5. Rat's Alley
  6. Serpent's Alley
Trade Street Names d6 supplementary table · 6 entries
  1. Cooper Street
  2. Mason Street
  3. Smith Street
  4. Tailor Street
  5. Stone Street
  6. Weaver Street
Tree Street Names d6 supplementary table · 6 entries
  1. Cedar Street
  2. Cherry Street
  3. Maple Street
  4. Oak Street
  5. Pine Street
  6. Willow Street
Water Street Names d6 supplementary table · 6 entries
  1. Arch Street
  2. Bridge Street.
  3. Canal Street
  4. Cross Street
  5. Falls Road
  6. River Street
Wealth Street Names d6 supplementary table · 6 entries
  1. Emerald Way
  2. Jewelers Lane
  3. Golden Lane
  4. Rich Way
  5. Ruby Road
  6. Silver Lane