Generic Random Generator

This is a simple random generator that can be used to display a random article block or link. It even works with BBCode! It changes to a new item in the list every time you refresh the page.

Getting the Statblock

Note: Make sure you have RPG Features enabled under your Account Features.

First, make a copy of the template in your world. Once you've clicked the button, you can close the tab.

Copy Statblock

Now you've got a copy of the template in your world's statblocks! This default template has a placeholder message, which you can delete.

Statblock Details

Step 1

Go to your statblocks in the sidebar, and click on the newly created block.
It will be called "Generic Random Generator Template" and already have a few tags associated with it.
Reminder: Make sure you have RPG Features enabled under your Account Features!

Step 2

Rename the statblock and change its tags, too. Then fill out whatever you want in the large text area called Items.
Each new line is a new entry for the random generator.

It works with BBCode like article blocks!

Tip: You can use comment tags with the name of the article to keep track of which one it is!
(The comments still display if you add this to your profile)

Using the Statblock

You can embed the statblock into a page for your and / or everyone else's viewing pleasure. With enough CSS, you can even make it into a normal button!

View it live on my worlds' homepages and footers:

Legends of the Dragonguard

An epic fantasy world with analog solarpunk technology and dragons.

Corruption bleeds into every corner of the world, nurtured by those in its shadows. Cults whisper of a long-forgotten power, while rumors of Ancient Dragonkin returning resonate throughout the land. Here are the stories from the Legends of the Dragonguard.

/dev/null

a dystopian cyberhellscape world

where complaints, résumés, and tests inevitably end up

Refreshing the page changes it every time

Bonus: Random Article Button

With some CSS, you can also make this into a normal button! This is great for when you want a random article, but don't want to show the whole article block, like in a footer.
Hint: You can use the default button CSS classes. I use btn btn-sm btn-primary for most of my buttons.

BBCode

[container:btn btn-sm btn-primary btn-random][block:1460120][section:fas fa-shuffle] [/section] Random Article[/container]

Result
(This is the random article button for the Legends of the Dragonguard world)

Frostcrest

Geographic Location | Oct 7, 2025

An unforgiving frozen landscape located in the north just above Drakemyst.

Random Article

CSS

General article block panel.
.btn-random .article-panel {
  background: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
  border: 0;
 }

 
Making the link cover the entire button. You may need to adjust the width and positioning depending on your button's text.
 .btn-random a {
  position: absolute;
  display: inline-block;
  width: 114%;
  padding: 1em;
  left: -8px;
  top: -4px;
 }

 
Hide the cover image and details. I also hide the annoying view statblock button, but I believe only you can see it, others won't.
 .btn-random .statblock:hover .heroes-view-sheet-button,
 .btn-random .cover,
 .btn-random .details {display: none;}