Originally shared by John Feldman
Day 30 Goblin Caves Arden and Company move to the west. They see an empty guard chamber. No sign of the Ogre’s secret door. [The goblins are rallying with the chieftain in room 19] Thane moves forward with Arden following and Catamont holding the lantern.…
http://damnelfpress.wordpress.com/2018/03/31/perils-on-the-borderlands-day-30-31-out-of-the-frying-pan/
Saturday, March 31, 2018
Originally shared by John Feldman
Originally shared by John Feldman
Day 29 Back to the Caves Arden and Company are… Arden (fighter) Corwin (magician) Martin (cleric) Thane (dwarf) and 8 men-at-arms Martin the cleric, stops into the chapel in the early morning to buy some healing herbs. The curate is not there but one of…
http://damnelfpress.wordpress.com/2018/03/31/perils-on-the-borderlands-days-29-30-look-theres-an-ogre/
Day 29 Back to the Caves Arden and Company are… Arden (fighter) Corwin (magician) Martin (cleric) Thane (dwarf) and 8 men-at-arms Martin the cleric, stops into the chapel in the early morning to buy some healing herbs. The curate is not there but one of…
http://damnelfpress.wordpress.com/2018/03/31/perils-on-the-borderlands-days-29-30-look-theres-an-ogre/
Friday, March 30, 2018
Originally shared by John Feldman
Originally shared by John Feldman
Day 27 [Upkeep need to deduct 16sp for men-at-arms. 4sp for PCs to stay at the Inn.] Arden and Corwin go to the Trader to purchase mounts. Does he have enough riding horses (needing 12)? No, but he has some mules. I randomly roll for 4 mules. Therefore…
http://damnelfpress.wordpress.com/2018/03/30/perils-on-the-borderlands-day-27-28/
Day 27 [Upkeep need to deduct 16sp for men-at-arms. 4sp for PCs to stay at the Inn.] Arden and Corwin go to the Trader to purchase mounts. Does he have enough riding horses (needing 12)? No, but he has some mules. I randomly roll for 4 mules. Therefore…
http://damnelfpress.wordpress.com/2018/03/30/perils-on-the-borderlands-day-27-28/
People, Last week I found this amazing game called "Randori", by Todd Mauldn. I loved the idea of building my own "Choose Your Own Adventure" story. So, here it is a short actual play, just the prologue of a long adventure. I probably won't post more about this adventure ( I am too lazy for that...). I am posting this beggining just to give an idea about how nice it is this game!
People, Last week I found this amazing game called "Randori", by Todd Mauldn. I loved the idea of building my own "Choose Your Own Adventure" story. So, here it is a short actual play, just the prologue of a long adventure. I probably won't post more about this adventure ( I am too lazy for that...). I am posting this beggining just to give an idea about how nice it is this game!
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1XUYdf_frjMLS8vwpvibNKfL56KyECcod
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1XUYdf_frjMLS8vwpvibNKfL56KyECcod
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1XUYdf_frjMLS8vwpvibNKfL56KyECcod
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1XUYdf_frjMLS8vwpvibNKfL56KyECcod
I saw some of the discussion surrounding the new Story Cube game's release, but I'm not sure it's a good buy for my solo gaming needs. I do own 3 sets of Story Cubes, and I've used them in the past to do a kind of freeform world building with my RPG group. Does anyone know of a more structured way to use the Story Cubes for solo gaming, or is it best as a purely freeform oracle?
Session 8 of Keep on the Shadowfell. A quick combat encounter in area 1 of the dungeon, again played with pawns and a tactical map.
Session 8 of Keep on the Shadowfell. A quick combat encounter in area 1 of the dungeon, again played with pawns and a tactical map.
Putting it in off topic because I'm half joking, but here's a Giallo title generator. I might eventually find a way to use it as inspiration for solo gaming.
Putting it in off topic because I'm half joking, but here's a Giallo title generator. I might eventually find a way to use it as inspiration for solo gaming.
http://www.braineater.com/misc/giallo.html
http://www.braineater.com/misc/giallo.html
http://www.braineater.com/misc/giallo.html
http://www.braineater.com/misc/giallo.html
Hi. I'm new here, and to solo gaming. I've been having a ton of fun playing Labyrinth Lord with the Scarlet Heroes free hacks and the Mythic GME. They work like a charm. I then buckled down and got the full version of Scarlet Heroes. I tried out an "urban adventure" last night. While it was okay, I found the constant flipping pages and setting up scenes quite a burden. They seemed to take longer to set up than the scenes themselves did do play out. Any tips/advice to smoothing this out? Perhaps it was just clunky because it was my first time?
Thursday, March 29, 2018
Originally shared by John Feldman
Originally shared by John Feldman
This being a continuation of my Solo adventure of the Keep on the Borderlands, using the Pits & Perils Rpg. Day 26 Arden receives a two healing spells from Martin to hasten his recovery. All debts are paid to the men-at-arms and to the inn keeper. Today’s…
http://damnelfpress.wordpress.com/2018/03/29/perils-on-the-borderlands-day-26-feast/
This being a continuation of my Solo adventure of the Keep on the Borderlands, using the Pits & Perils Rpg. Day 26 Arden receives a two healing spells from Martin to hasten his recovery. All debts are paid to the men-at-arms and to the inn keeper. Today’s…
http://damnelfpress.wordpress.com/2018/03/29/perils-on-the-borderlands-day-26-feast/
What would you want in a solo adventure zine? I'm taking a survey and will share the general results.
What would you want in a solo adventure zine? I'm taking a survey and will share the general results.
https://goo.gl/forms/leQtw2ZbGkLnlEpt1
https://goo.gl/forms/leQtw2ZbGkLnlEpt1
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
I've just come upon this really interesting article, in which a fellow lone wolf shares (I don't know if it's a he or a she, so I'll use good ol' singular "they") their detailed transcription on how to solo rpg.
I've just come upon this really interesting article, in which a fellow lone wolf shares (I don't know if it's a he or a she, so I'll use good ol' singular "they") their detailed transcription on how to solo rpg.
They use Mythic, and D&D 5e in digital format. It's actually quite interesting.
https://www.reddit.com/r/gametales/comments/76ym0f/playing_solo_a_transcription/
I don't know if this has been previously posted, but even if it was, it's worth reading.
There's also more info here:
https://www.reddit.com/r/gametales/comments/767n9h/my_experiences_playing_solo_dd/
I hope it comes useful!
https://www.reddit.com/r/gametales/comments/76ym0f/playing_solo_a_transcription/
They use Mythic, and D&D 5e in digital format. It's actually quite interesting.
https://www.reddit.com/r/gametales/comments/76ym0f/playing_solo_a_transcription/
I don't know if this has been previously posted, but even if it was, it's worth reading.
There's also more info here:
https://www.reddit.com/r/gametales/comments/767n9h/my_experiences_playing_solo_dd/
I hope it comes useful!
https://www.reddit.com/r/gametales/comments/76ym0f/playing_solo_a_transcription/
Took a bit longer to write than I wanted, so this may have disrupted Solo a Module Month. All in all, FU Untold (yeesh, that sounds horrible) wasn't too bad. I think if I get better at framing questions, it'll run more smoothly.
Took a bit longer to write than I wanted, so this may have disrupted Solo a Module Month. All in all, FU Untold (yeesh, that sounds horrible) wasn't too bad. I think if I get better at framing questions, it'll run more smoothly.
http://gamingwhiledriving.blogspot.com/2018/03/untold-rokugan-2037-season-1-episode-1.html?m=1
http://gamingwhiledriving.blogspot.com/2018/03/untold-rokugan-2037-season-1-episode-1.html?m=1
Work continues on my solo frame work for a Trav/CE exploration game. Feel free to check it out and let me know if I need to go back to the drawing board. :-)
Work continues on my solo frame work for a Trav/CE exploration game. Feel free to check it out and let me know if I need to go back to the drawing board. :-)
Originally shared by Todd Zircher
Okay, the text is place even if Google Docs ate what formatting I had. Would like some folks if they have the time to give this draft a read though and see if it works or if there is something that needs more work before I start focusing on layout and graphics.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zR1wp--XFaTdXHUXoKX3TMZ2YMDfn6AocgxylQTlZng/edit?usp=sharing
Originally shared by Todd Zircher
Okay, the text is place even if Google Docs ate what formatting I had. Would like some folks if they have the time to give this draft a read though and see if it works or if there is something that needs more work before I start focusing on layout and graphics.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zR1wp--XFaTdXHUXoKX3TMZ2YMDfn6AocgxylQTlZng/edit?usp=sharing
Some light reading about one man's love/hate relationship with solo gaming...
Some light reading about one man's love/hate relationship with solo gaming...
Originally shared by Ganimakkur K. Zhukov
https://theplayersaid.com/2018/03/27/the-love-hate-relationship-solo-gaming/
Originally shared by Ganimakkur K. Zhukov
https://theplayersaid.com/2018/03/27/the-love-hate-relationship-solo-gaming/
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Having finished Larry Niven's "The Draco Tavern", I'm thinking of starting a solo series based more in a fantasy setting but with a similar idea: the PC would be either the manager or proprietor of a tavern/inn in a "hub" city, and the stories would result from things overheard while adventurers dine in the tavern. I'm not sure if the PC would actually go out on adventures; likely not, as I'm leaning more toward having the PC "manage" adventures for NPC groups.
Having finished Larry Niven's "The Draco Tavern", I'm thinking of starting a solo series based more in a fantasy setting but with a similar idea: the PC would be either the manager or proprietor of a tavern/inn in a "hub" city, and the stories would result from things overheard while adventurers dine in the tavern. I'm not sure if the PC would actually go out on adventures; likely not, as I'm leaning more toward having the PC "manage" adventures for NPC groups.
I'm trying to decide on a system to start with. This feels like a PbtA or Fate Accelerated type of game on the "crunchy" end, but as I don't have much experience with those (Fate, some, but not AW/DW), I'm open to suggestions. I had thought my next game would be Ironsworn, but this doesn't feel like a good match for that system (my idea seems more story driven, less confrontational, than what Ironsword was created for).
Thoughts? My only other experience which might match this nicely would be Mouse Guard... {shrug} Too many options in my hands, and too many ideas knocking around in my head! :D
I'm trying to decide on a system to start with. This feels like a PbtA or Fate Accelerated type of game on the "crunchy" end, but as I don't have much experience with those (Fate, some, but not AW/DW), I'm open to suggestions. I had thought my next game would be Ironsworn, but this doesn't feel like a good match for that system (my idea seems more story driven, less confrontational, than what Ironsword was created for).
Thoughts? My only other experience which might match this nicely would be Mouse Guard... {shrug} Too many options in my hands, and too many ideas knocking around in my head! :D
Monday, March 26, 2018
Inspired by the Pocket Dice Roller:
Inspired by the Pocket Dice Roller:
http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/195037/Pocket-Dice-Roller
I made something similar in LaTeX. The idea's you print it out, fold it into a pocketmod, and then use it as an "unexpected number generator", ie, dice.
There are 8 d4 tables, 30 d6 tables, and 10 d10 tables, along with instructions on using it to "roll" d8s, d12s, and d20s. There are also a couple of simple Writer's Dice inspired d6 tables so you can get an oracle qualifier on the fly.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hiR4atig-u5YmR0n1XEInD8cqcP6l0yb/view?usp=sharing
http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/195037/Pocket-Dice-Roller
I made something similar in LaTeX. The idea's you print it out, fold it into a pocketmod, and then use it as an "unexpected number generator", ie, dice.
There are 8 d4 tables, 30 d6 tables, and 10 d10 tables, along with instructions on using it to "roll" d8s, d12s, and d20s. There are also a couple of simple Writer's Dice inspired d6 tables so you can get an oracle qualifier on the fly.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hiR4atig-u5YmR0n1XEInD8cqcP6l0yb/view?usp=sharing
Random solo playing things while I wait for the Story Cube big box and more sets to arrive! Phone and wallet holsters minus shoulder harness. Tiny Epic Western and Quest. Fate Freeport for when you wanna play D&D but prefer Fate. It's Not My Fault and It's Not My Fault I'm Fantastic for when you wanna play an improv session of Fate instead of canceling game night.
Random solo playing things while I wait for the Story Cube big box and more sets to arrive! Phone and wallet holsters minus shoulder harness. Tiny Epic Western and Quest. Fate Freeport for when you wanna play D&D but prefer Fate. It's Not My Fault and It's Not My Fault I'm Fantastic for when you wanna play an improv session of Fate instead of canceling game night.
https://imaginaryhallways.blogspot.com/2018/03/answering-age-old-question-can-rpg.html
https://imaginaryhallways.blogspot.com/2018/03/answering-age-old-question-can-rpg.html
I wrote up some more Funhouse RPG stuff on some postcards to my niece and nephew. Another surrealist + work romp and the tiny adventures of a terrier in a tiny car, just trying to get a bone to chew.
I wrote up some more Funhouse RPG stuff on some postcards to my niece and nephew. Another surrealist + work romp and the tiny adventures of a terrier in a tiny car, just trying to get a bone to chew.
Sunday, March 25, 2018
Greg Stolze , S. John Ross , Audrey Winter , John Harper , Sage LaTorra , Adam Koebel
Greg Stolze , S. John Ross , Audrey Winter , John Harper , Sage LaTorra , Adam Koebel
You're the last human on earth. Congratulations, you made it!
Your only reprieve from the melancholy and madness are tabletop role-playing games. Games that you could only play, obviously, by yourself. If you could only pick one system for your go to mechanics, which would you pick and why?
You're the last human on earth. Congratulations, you made it!
Your only reprieve from the melancholy and madness are tabletop role-playing games. Games that you could only play, obviously, by yourself. If you could only pick one system for your go to mechanics, which would you pick and why?
Hi all, I'm looking for random tables on finding and reaching objectives. I made one, but I thought maybe I could share it and see if anyone can help improve it or has better ideas. Here it is:
Hi all, I'm looking for random tables on finding and reaching objectives. I made one, but I thought maybe I could share it and see if anyone can help improve it or has better ideas. Here it is:
1. When you pick up a random quest, you are given a magical compass, dog, a guiding light, or whatever to find the objective in a quest (for example, finding a treasure or a missing person.) First, roll the difficulty table below for how many points to accumulate in a dungeon to explore rooms before reaching the destination.
Objective Difficulty:
1-3. 10 Points
4-5. 15 Points
6. 20 Points
2. Following from the above difficulty, roll the table below to accumulate points as you enter each room in a dungeon. (Note: Going back in old areas do not yield anything from the list, meaning they are already explored. But you can go back and find new paths to continue the search.)
1. Nothing (0 pts)
2-3. Lost the trail (-1 pts)
4. Faintly on the right track (1 pts)
5-6. On the right track! (2 pts)
3. When you have reached the objective, resolve the situation in your own way (such as defeating a boss, picking up the treasure or rescuing a hostage.) That's it.
You could alternatively make tables using different dices with more results, but this is the most simple one I've come up with so far.
1. When you pick up a random quest, you are given a magical compass, dog, a guiding light, or whatever to find the objective in a quest (for example, finding a treasure or a missing person.) First, roll the difficulty table below for how many points to accumulate in a dungeon to explore rooms before reaching the destination.
Objective Difficulty:
1-3. 10 Points
4-5. 15 Points
6. 20 Points
2. Following from the above difficulty, roll the table below to accumulate points as you enter each room in a dungeon. (Note: Going back in old areas do not yield anything from the list, meaning they are already explored. But you can go back and find new paths to continue the search.)
1. Nothing (0 pts)
2-3. Lost the trail (-1 pts)
4. Faintly on the right track (1 pts)
5-6. On the right track! (2 pts)
3. When you have reached the objective, resolve the situation in your own way (such as defeating a boss, picking up the treasure or rescuing a hostage.) That's it.
You could alternatively make tables using different dices with more results, but this is the most simple one I've come up with so far.
PWYW. Designed for 2 players, but looks soloable....
PWYW. Designed for 2 players, but looks soloable....
Originally shared by Lucian Kahn
Good news from beyond the grave! My spoopy 2-player 1-shot storytelling game, Dead Friend: A Game of Necromancy, is now available as pay-what-you-want on DriveThruRPG. You each play the role of a friend, one living and one dead. The script follows the dramatic structure of a necromancy ritual, and you use Tarot cards (or regular cards) to randomize story prompts. Enjoy!
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/234653/Dead-Friend-A-Game-of-Necromancy
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/234653/Dead-Friend-A-Game-of-Necromancy
Originally shared by Lucian Kahn
Good news from beyond the grave! My spoopy 2-player 1-shot storytelling game, Dead Friend: A Game of Necromancy, is now available as pay-what-you-want on DriveThruRPG. You each play the role of a friend, one living and one dead. The script follows the dramatic structure of a necromancy ritual, and you use Tarot cards (or regular cards) to randomize story prompts. Enjoy!
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/234653/Dead-Friend-A-Game-of-Necromancy
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/234653/Dead-Friend-A-Game-of-Necromancy
Saturday, March 24, 2018
Session 7 of Keep on the Shadowfell. This encounter was not in the module but generated by the oracle. I got the pawns out for this session and enjoyed it. I just slapped the 4th Edition tactical rules onto TBH. Works like a charm.
Session 7 of Keep on the Shadowfell. This encounter was not in the module but generated by the oracle. I got the pawns out for this session and enjoyed it. I just slapped the 4th Edition tactical rules onto TBH. Works like a charm.
Keep on the Shadowfell - Meet the crew
Keep on the Shadowfell - Meet the crew
The cast of my solo Keep on the Shadowfell adventure.
Hi, everyone. I've been hanging around this group for a while, but never solo played. I love using oracles and randomization, though, so I've picked up some great stuff from posts here. I'm my regular group's Forever DM, but even so, I have dozens of unplayed games just sitting on my shelf, calling to me (somehow I manage to move to another part of the country just when I've flushed the D&D craving from my current group, go figure).
Hi, everyone. I've been hanging around this group for a while, but never solo played. I love using oracles and randomization, though, so I've picked up some great stuff from posts here. I'm my regular group's Forever DM, but even so, I have dozens of unplayed games just sitting on my shelf, calling to me (somehow I manage to move to another part of the country just when I've flushed the D&D craving from my current group, go figure).
So now I've decided to go ahead and start playing through my collection, starting with Night's Black Agents. This might be a bit difficult to start with, seeing as it's supposed to be a complex conspiracy uncovered one clue at a time, and vampires are supposed to be slightly different in each game. Does anyone here have experience with Night's Black Agents or Gumshoe games? Any ideas for randomizing the nature of my foes and making it a surprise during play? Thanks for all the excellent posts. Glad to be jumping in!
So now I've decided to go ahead and start playing through my collection, starting with Night's Black Agents. This might be a bit difficult to start with, seeing as it's supposed to be a complex conspiracy uncovered one clue at a time, and vampires are supposed to be slightly different in each game. Does anyone here have experience with Night's Black Agents or Gumshoe games? Any ideas for randomizing the nature of my foes and making it a surprise during play? Thanks for all the excellent posts. Glad to be jumping in!
Friday, March 23, 2018
I'm thinking of getting Silent Legions and Mythos Horror Creation System. While Silent Legions has glowing reviews, does anyone have any experience with Mythos Horror Creation System? http://www.rpgnow.com/product/225097/Mythos-Horror-Creation-System
I'm thinking of getting Silent Legions and Mythos Horror Creation System. While Silent Legions has glowing reviews, does anyone have any experience with Mythos Horror Creation System? http://www.rpgnow.com/product/225097/Mythos-Horror-Creation-System
http://www.rpgnow.com/product/225097/Mythos-Horror-Creation-System
http://www.rpgnow.com/product/225097/Mythos-Horror-Creation-System
I needed to get Rokugan 2037 out of my head while pondering Laneira and Sajiyya. So, here's session 0.
I needed to get Rokugan 2037 out of my head while pondering Laneira and Sajiyya. So, here's session 0.
http://gamingwhiledriving.blogspot.com/2018/03/untold-rokugan-2037-season-1-episode-0.html?m=1
http://gamingwhiledriving.blogspot.com/2018/03/untold-rokugan-2037-season-1-episode-0.html?m=1
I had missed this before: great graphics and FU dice...
I had missed this before: great graphics and FU dice...
Originally shared by Sophia Brandt
Pocket FU [^1] is a mini version of FU [^2], the free-form universal rpg. Pocket FU fits on 12 small pages (~ 10.5 cm x 7 cm) . It is a rules-lite story game.
I played FU a while ago and want to give it another try.
[^1]: http://www.1km1kt.net/rpg/pocket-fu
[^2]: edit: http://freeformuniversal.com/
Tina Trillitzsch Thorsten Panknin I'm thinking about doing a translation and remix to fit it on 8 pages, so you can make it a pocketmod (http://www.pocketmod.com/).
Thoughts?
#free #lightweight #storygame
Originally shared by Sophia Brandt
Pocket FU [^1] is a mini version of FU [^2], the free-form universal rpg. Pocket FU fits on 12 small pages (~ 10.5 cm x 7 cm) . It is a rules-lite story game.
I played FU a while ago and want to give it another try.
[^1]: http://www.1km1kt.net/rpg/pocket-fu
[^2]: edit: http://freeformuniversal.com/
Tina Trillitzsch Thorsten Panknin I'm thinking about doing a translation and remix to fit it on 8 pages, so you can make it a pocketmod (http://www.pocketmod.com/).
Thoughts?
#free #lightweight #storygame
I'm having a tired brain moment (at least it's Friday)... In a home brew fantasy campaign, I use the following method to determine attack success: Attacker rolls d20, adds attack modifiers (from weapons, etc.), and compares the result against the opponent's Defense Rating (think Armor Class). If the modified roll is greater than the Defense Rating, it's a hit. Where did I get this? What other systems use this? And is it a sound method? I run a rules light, table-based solo system and it seems to work, but I would love to hear your thoughts.
Does anyone know where one can find a comprehensive list of conditions, as used in such games as FU-Freeform Universal, and other games that use conditions to determine damage and whatnot?
Does anyone know where one can find a comprehensive list of conditions, as used in such games as FU-Freeform Universal, and other games that use conditions to determine damage and whatnot?
Also, how do you upload files to this site?
Also, how do you upload files to this site?
Thursday, March 22, 2018
Scene 6 of my #Solo-A-Module month entry of Doom of Daggerdale. Here, we meet the “Witch of the Wood” and Amelia knows something of the hag’s evil past.
Scene 6 of my #Solo-A-Module month entry of Doom of Daggerdale. Here, we meet the “Witch of the Wood” and Amelia knows something of the hag’s evil past.
In which I muse about getting more into solo RPGs, with a bit of help.
In which I muse about getting more into solo RPGs, with a bit of help.
http://dungeonsanddutchovens.blogspot.com/2018/03/back-into-solo-saddle.html
http://dungeonsanddutchovens.blogspot.com/2018/03/back-into-solo-saddle.html
Finished Session 6, which was played over two days. A long and tense battle inside the kobold lair.
Finished Session 6, which was played over two days. A long and tense battle inside the kobold lair.
Hi All - its been a while since my last session so good to get back - this episode uses the Libre Solo Role Playing engine
Hi All - its been a while since my last session so good to get back - this episode uses the Libre Solo Role Playing engine
https://oldmoulmeinpagoda.blogspot.co.nz/p/so-quite-long-hiatus-since-last-entry.html
https://oldmoulmeinpagoda.blogspot.co.nz/p/so-quite-long-hiatus-since-last-entry.html
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
I recently picked up Untold. I was curious what people's thoughts were on using it for solo-play?
I recently picked up Untold. I was curious what people's thoughts were on using it for solo-play?
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/161933632963870720/425873797946802188/KIMG0676.jpg
https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/161933632963870720/425873797946802188/KIMG0676.jpg
My Doom of Daggerdale solo play using Fate Core, scene 5. Here, Shoshana is sent to be eliminated, but gets her chance to escape. It’s not just about getting away, but also a chance for a good comeuppance. #Solo-A-Module
My Doom of Daggerdale solo play using Fate Core, scene 5. Here, Shoshana is sent to be eliminated, but gets her chance to escape. It’s not just about getting away, but also a chance for a good comeuppance. #Solo-A-Module
An AAR and quick review of the solo / cooperative miniature rules Sellswords & Spellslingers (by andrea sfiligoi, Ganesha Games).
An AAR and quick review of the solo / cooperative miniature rules Sellswords & Spellslingers (by andrea sfiligoi, Ganesha Games).
https://solounmondodicarta.wordpress.com/2018/03/21/sellswords-spellslingers-tower-of-the-necromancer/
https://solounmondodicarta.wordpress.com/2018/03/21/sellswords-spellslingers-tower-of-the-necromancer/
https://solounmondodicarta.wordpress.com/2018/03/21/sellswords-spellslingers-tower-of-the-necromancer/
https://solounmondodicarta.wordpress.com/2018/03/21/sellswords-spellslingers-tower-of-the-necromancer/
Ok, folks!
Ok, folks!
If you want a quick and satisfiying solo-rpg-session, what is your minimal/optimal setup... The more I look at it, the more I think, the tons of ressources are a bit intimidating and keeping me from trying...
If you want a quick and satisfiying solo-rpg-session, what is your minimal/optimal setup... The more I look at it, the more I think, the tons of ressources are a bit intimidating and keeping me from trying...
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Here is the last part of my first GURPS solo campaign. I call it the conclusion of this particular story because the story seed generated at the beginning has been resolved.
Here is the last part of my first GURPS solo campaign. I call it the conclusion of this particular story because the story seed generated at the beginning has been resolved.
I had so much fun doing this. This was my first ever RPG campaign and i'll definitely be doing more of them, especially in this world with these characters. Thank you to everyone in this group for answering my questions and reading my campaigns, it's been a blast and I can't wait to play again! I'll definitely upload the adventure here when I do. Cheers!
I had so much fun doing this. This was my first ever RPG campaign and i'll definitely be doing more of them, especially in this world with these characters. Thank you to everyone in this group for answering my questions and reading my campaigns, it's been a blast and I can't wait to play again! I'll definitely upload the adventure here when I do. Cheers!
Just a quick impression of the still in progress session 6 of Keep on the Shadowfell. We just managed to defeat the first wave of the lair encounter as the second wave hits...
Just a quick impression of the still in progress session 6 of Keep on the Shadowfell. We just managed to defeat the first wave of the lair encounter as the second wave hits...
Back with another Kickstarter heads up, this time for A Dead Man's Guide to Dragongrin.
Back with another Kickstarter heads up, this time for A Dead Man's Guide to Dragongrin.
It's from the same team that created Oath of the Frozen King (which I posted about some months ago). I received my PDF and print copy of Oath and couldn't be more pleased with the end product so Dragongrin was an insta-back.
These types of books are for those that like to solo with scenarios/sandboxes while having random tables providing surprise, inspiration, and support.
Just like with Oath, Dragongrin touts it's compatibility with D&D 5E but if Oath is any kind of indicator the amount of 5E specific mechanics in Dragongrin could be just as minimal as they were in Oath. (I never planned on using Oath with D&D and I never have too).
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/absolutetabletop/a-dead-mans-guide-to-dragongrin-campaign-setting-g
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/absolutetabletop/a-dead-mans-guide-to-dragongrin-campaign-setting-g
It's from the same team that created Oath of the Frozen King (which I posted about some months ago). I received my PDF and print copy of Oath and couldn't be more pleased with the end product so Dragongrin was an insta-back.
These types of books are for those that like to solo with scenarios/sandboxes while having random tables providing surprise, inspiration, and support.
Just like with Oath, Dragongrin touts it's compatibility with D&D 5E but if Oath is any kind of indicator the amount of 5E specific mechanics in Dragongrin could be just as minimal as they were in Oath. (I never planned on using Oath with D&D and I never have too).
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/absolutetabletop/a-dead-mans-guide-to-dragongrin-campaign-setting-g
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/absolutetabletop/a-dead-mans-guide-to-dragongrin-campaign-setting-g
This may already have been shared but here is a link to a website that generates hexrawls and dungeons. It could be useful to solo players.
This may already have been shared but here is a link to a website that generates hexrawls and dungeons. It could be useful to solo players.
http://wizardawn.and-mag.com/tool_hexcrawl.php
http://wizardawn.and-mag.com/tool_hexcrawl.php
http://wizardawn.and-mag.com/tool_hexcrawl.php
http://wizardawn.and-mag.com/tool_hexcrawl.php
Monday, March 19, 2018
My Doom of Daggerdale #Solo-A-Module month using Fate Core entry continues with scene 4, “Ambush at the Rebel Camp.” Disaster ensues with the resistance leader mortally wounded. Yet danger lingers at the site, and Amelia and Janson must fight for their lives!
My Doom of Daggerdale #Solo-A-Module month using Fate Core entry continues with scene 4, “Ambush at the Rebel Camp.” Disaster ensues with the resistance leader mortally wounded. Yet danger lingers at the site, and Amelia and Janson must fight for their lives!
I think Geek Gamers will be excited by this? And probably others here who enjoy her solo play videos. And Steve Jackson fans, of course.
I think Geek Gamers will be excited by this? And probably others here who enjoy her solo play videos. And Steve Jackson fans, of course.
Originally shared by Erik Tenkar
Originally shared by Erik Tenkar
Sunday, March 18, 2018
Some useful charts in there
Some useful charts in there
Originally shared by James V West
Here's another OSR Play Book page for the upcoming Black Pudding #4. It includes an ability check quick-and-dirty rule that accounts for difficulty without too many clunky calculations. I can just say that the wizard needs to make a hard Dex check if he wants to grab that swinging rope. Or whatever. At least it's something that I find usable, others have their own methods.
Black Pudding #4 coming soon! Not sure exactly when. But soon...
Saturday, March 17, 2018
An attempt at playing a cyberpunk scenario via Quill.
An attempt at playing a cyberpunk scenario via Quill.
http://gamingwhiledriving.blogspot.com/2018/03/quill-zaibatsu-1.html?m=1
http://gamingwhiledriving.blogspot.com/2018/03/quill-zaibatsu-1.html?m=1
Saturday project to combine Basic Fantasy Role Playing Game with ICRPG heroes and monsters and with Inked Adventures tiles. Running through the Beneath Brymassen dungeon crawl. Good job the guy with the horns turned out to be friendly. The others weren't so lucky.
Saturday project to combine Basic Fantasy Role Playing Game with ICRPG heroes and monsters and with Inked Adventures tiles. Running through the Beneath Brymassen dungeon crawl. Good job the guy with the horns turned out to be friendly. The others weren't so lucky.
Hello!
Hello!
While I am preparing my characters for my entry for the solo a module month, there was something I was wondering about.
Has anyone considered writing a module to solo themselves? What I mean is, first you design an adventure the way you as the DM would do for your multiplayer RPG group. Then, instead inviting friends over, you sit down and solo it as you would with a purchased module.
While it seems like a lot of work, it also sounds interesting, as designing situations/adventures is something that is real fun in my experience.
Do you have any experience or thoughts on this?
Yours,
Deathworks
While I am preparing my characters for my entry for the solo a module month, there was something I was wondering about.
Has anyone considered writing a module to solo themselves? What I mean is, first you design an adventure the way you as the DM would do for your multiplayer RPG group. Then, instead inviting friends over, you sit down and solo it as you would with a purchased module.
While it seems like a lot of work, it also sounds interesting, as designing situations/adventures is something that is real fun in my experience.
Do you have any experience or thoughts on this?
Yours,
Deathworks
Sajiyya and the Knight of Newts. Surprisingly, no newts.
Sajiyya and the Knight of Newts. Surprisingly, no newts.
http://gamingwhiledriving.blogspot.com/2018/03/fate-d-knight-of-newts.html?m=1
http://gamingwhiledriving.blogspot.com/2018/03/fate-d-knight-of-newts.html?m=1
Friday, March 16, 2018
What's for lunch? Word salad. I needed a bunch of fictional names for a project that I'm working on. So, I decided to make a game out of it. I turned to my language generator web toy and set it up to spew out lots of gibberish. The challenge was then to look at the word salad and 'find' the names. For example…
What's for lunch? Word salad. I needed a bunch of fictional names for a project that I'm working on. So, I decided to make a game out of it. I turned to my language generator web toy and set it up to spew out lots of gibberish. The challenge was then to look at the word salad and 'find' the names. For example…
Enoedreslocr Tax -> Dredloc Tax
Herkewrsrosrgredr Theshclot -> Hercules 'Herk' Thresher
Sruthasoexo Pew -> Suthra Pew
Idreuvaewu Fadrtor -> Idre Fade
Slahagoxindrof Dricrmagl -> Dr. 'Slash' Cramer
Ibeefrisrogricri Tehablegecatre -> Frisco Tablegate
It worked out rather well and took what was a chore and made it a fun task.
Enoedreslocr Tax -> Dredloc Tax
Herkewrsrosrgredr Theshclot -> Hercules 'Herk' Thresher
Sruthasoexo Pew -> Suthra Pew
Idreuvaewu Fadrtor -> Idre Fade
Slahagoxindrof Dricrmagl -> Dr. 'Slash' Cramer
Ibeefrisrogricri Tehablegecatre -> Frisco Tablegate
It worked out rather well and took what was a chore and made it a fun task.
Originally shared by Evandro Novel
Originally shared by Evandro Novel
A new episode in my Ironlands campaign. Amara returns to Whitebridge and frees Lestara from the Makari. But she loses her two most faithful companions and finds out that an unexpected new threat is coming...
https://solounmondodicarta.wordpress.com/2018/03/16/ironsworn-amara-of-whitebridge-6-rescuing-lestara/
https://solounmondodicarta.wordpress.com/2018/03/16/ironsworn-amara-of-whitebridge-6-rescuing-lestara/
A new episode in my Ironlands campaign. Amara returns to Whitebridge and frees Lestara from the Makari. But she loses her two most faithful companions and finds out that an unexpected new threat is coming...
https://solounmondodicarta.wordpress.com/2018/03/16/ironsworn-amara-of-whitebridge-6-rescuing-lestara/
https://solounmondodicarta.wordpress.com/2018/03/16/ironsworn-amara-of-whitebridge-6-rescuing-lestara/
So, continuing my solo D6 Star Wars game, I've come across an interesting issue which is normally used as a plot device for the GM to send subtle hints to Force Sensitive characters.
So, continuing my solo D6 Star Wars game, I've come across an interesting issue which is normally used as a plot device for the GM to send subtle hints to Force Sensitive characters.
How to handle visions and dreams given through the Force.
I'm curious what sorts of solutions folks out there might have, then I'll share what I came up with going with my gut.
How to handle visions and dreams given through the Force.
I'm curious what sorts of solutions folks out there might have, then I'll share what I came up with going with my gut.
Thursday, March 15, 2018
Session 4 of Keep on the Shadowfell. This time I checked if the encounter takes place as described in the module. That was not the case so I randomly determined how it is altered. I made a short list of possibilities beforehand e. g. add trap or hazard, add additional goal, tougher enemies, different enemies etc. The result made things interesting and my oracle added another twist...
Session 4 of Keep on the Shadowfell. This time I checked if the encounter takes place as described in the module. That was not the case so I randomly determined how it is altered. I made a short list of possibilities beforehand e. g. add trap or hazard, add additional goal, tougher enemies, different enemies etc. The result made things interesting and my oracle added another twist...
I've been busy, so gaming of all varieties has been a bit slow. That has not stopped me from daydreaming and turning over ideas. Once of my new projects is to greatly simplify the tools I need on hand hand to feel comfortable. Right now I'm working out how much mileage I can get out of a deck of cards. Which lead me to a new oracle, both in our terminology and the more esoteric variety.
I've been busy, so gaming of all varieties has been a bit slow. That has not stopped me from daydreaming and turning over ideas. Once of my new projects is to greatly simplify the tools I need on hand hand to feel comfortable. Right now I'm working out how much mileage I can get out of a deck of cards. Which lead me to a new oracle, both in our terminology and the more esoteric variety.
https://sibillareadings.wordpress.com/sibilla-basic-card-meanings/
The intent, based off what I've found online, was Cartomancy (divination) with playing cards. However, after looking over this chart I think that It might have a lot to offer a solo player.
In addition to the Oracle, I'm looking into various rule sets that use Card resolution and conversions of others that don't. My hope is that in time I can play just as comfortably with a single deck of playing cards as I do currently with a my wide array.
If anyone has any leads, ideas, or experiences with playing card oracles or game mechanics I'd love to hear about them.
https://sibillareadings.wordpress.com/sibilla-basic-card-meanings/
https://sibillareadings.wordpress.com/sibilla-basic-card-meanings/
The intent, based off what I've found online, was Cartomancy (divination) with playing cards. However, after looking over this chart I think that It might have a lot to offer a solo player.
In addition to the Oracle, I'm looking into various rule sets that use Card resolution and conversions of others that don't. My hope is that in time I can play just as comfortably with a single deck of playing cards as I do currently with a my wide array.
If anyone has any leads, ideas, or experiences with playing card oracles or game mechanics I'd love to hear about them.
https://sibillareadings.wordpress.com/sibilla-basic-card-meanings/
Session 3 of Keep on the Shadowfell. The party heads out toward the burial site and is ambushed. This is a scripted encounter and I ran it as written. Actually I don't mind running the encounters as described. The variation comes through the things that are added as I consult my oracle for certain facts or actions.
Session 3 of Keep on the Shadowfell. The party heads out toward the burial site and is ambushed. This is a scripted encounter and I ran it as written. Actually I don't mind running the encounters as described. The variation comes through the things that are added as I consult my oracle for certain facts or actions.
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
A different kind of oracle?
A different kind of oracle?
Originally shared by Josh Byer
This is the D20 Storyteller. It can generate over 300,000 story suggestions.
If you'd like to try it, here's a Iink to the instructions: http://www.byercreative.com/d20.html
Prints can be found at:
https://society6.com/product/the-d20-storyteller_print?sku=s6-8815546p4a1v45
Doom of Daggerdale
Doom of Daggerdale
Solo a Module Month was just announced on the Lonewolf Solo G+ community. What to do? I don’t have a huge repository of modules, but I have some. I’ve been thinking about Wolfgang Bauer’s Doom of Daggerdale, which is an old one I’ve had that I know pretty well. It also fits a setting that know well, so that helps.
Two questions to answer:
How does one play a module solo?
What tools/gizmos/rules will I use to attempt this? #Solo-a-Module
Solo a Module Month was just announced on the Lonewolf Solo G+ community. What to do? I don’t have a huge repository of modules, but I have some. I’ve been thinking about Wolfgang Bauer’s Doom of Daggerdale, which is an old one I’ve had that I know pretty well. It also fits a setting that know well, so that helps.
Two questions to answer:
How does one play a module solo?
What tools/gizmos/rules will I use to attempt this? #Solo-a-Module
a scholar, a socialite, and English department, and a university crossroads. What could go wrong?
a scholar, a socialite, and English department, and a university crossroads. What could go wrong?
https://youtu.be/i8Iv9GsafRU
https://youtu.be/i8Iv9GsafRU
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
Session 2 of Keep on the Shadowfell solo. This was just a random encounter created by the GM Emulator I use. As expected by her stats Inara is a serious underperformer. As you can see I run the combats on a sketchmap drawn in ink and use light pencilmarks to update positions. I really like this method: Almost no set up time, no tokens or minis to sort out and it gives me a good and vivid picture of the situation at all times. For grid based tactical combat I would just use gridded paper.
Session 2 of Keep on the Shadowfell solo. This was just a random encounter created by the GM Emulator I use. As expected by her stats Inara is a serious underperformer. As you can see I run the combats on a sketchmap drawn in ink and use light pencilmarks to update positions. I really like this method: Almost no set up time, no tokens or minis to sort out and it gives me a good and vivid picture of the situation at all times. For grid based tactical combat I would just use gridded paper.
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