Solo Roleplaying

This is a list of text-based IF’s (Interactive Fiction) that I and another user from itch.io, xSai or Bladed-Barbwire on Discord, made on itch.io, and I thought I’d share this here with you guys in case anyone is interested. All the credit goes to xSai for coming up with the idea. Also, note that, neither I nor xSai own the rights to any of these IF's; we are just recommending them to people as we believe they deserve more recognition and people might actually end up enjoying them. The list was made on itch.io and so, unfortunately, will have to be accessed from there for anyone wanting to access them from here. The list also had to be split into separate parts as we ran out of characters to use. All the IF’s are completely text-based, a few using some visuals and/or images, but none of them are full Visual Novels. Almost all of the IF's are made in Twine, with a few being made in ChoiceScript, Ren'py, or some other engine. Most of the IF's are free-to-play, some are pay-to-play, and some are free until they're completed and/or a price is decided. Some of the IF's have extra DLC's or bonus side content on their itch.io page or on the author's patreon, which are either free-to-play or pay-to-play. Most of the IF's can be played in a browser (works best in the itch.io app, Chrome, Firefox and some other browsers. Not guaranteed to work in every browser) with some also having a download option, but there are some IF's that only have a download option and no browser one. Most of the IF's can be played on PC and mobile, but some are not compatible for mobile. A lot of the IF's are also unfinished WIP's (Work In Progress); some of them are already completed, close to completion, just started, or may have been discontinued. Some of the links of the IF's also don't work, stop working for a while before working again, or ask for a password to access; perhaps due to being discontinued, shut down for maintenance, or for some other reason. We will continue to keep updating the list as we find more IF’s. We also have a discord server, a lemmy community, a subreddit, a tumblr blog, and a cohost page dedicated just for this. If you, or anyone else have any IF’s you want to recommend, feel free to share them on here, the three itch.io topics, the discord server, the subreddit, the tumblr blog, or the cohost page (They have to be text-based IF’s from itch.io and need to have at least some kind of interactivity. IF’s from other sites, Visual Novels, or some other type of game will not be accepted). Or if you just want to talk, or ask me for some suggestions on which IF's to try, then feel free to do that as well. Anyway, thank you for your time, and I hope you have a good day, folks. Cheers!

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cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/22572048

I'm trying out Mythic Game Master Emulator with Dungeon World. I've only done a few sessions of game setup but I'm already very impressed with the GME. I'd love to hear from you if you have thoughts or questions about solo roleplaying in general, Mythic in particular, or even just tabletop roleplaying in general.

Head over to https://rpg.grapesoda.games/dw for the journal entries so far!

After never having considered the idea of solo roleplaying before I stumbled across Mythic GME and it has become my new hyper fixation. Not only is it a blast to play solo, but I can't wait to use it to help me run my home game. My wife and I also spent several hours the other evening playing a Traveller session using Mythic as our guide. What a blast! :D

A free extract from the official core book of the RPG:

The Domestic is an introductory scenario designed for one player, based on Ben Aaronovitch’s short story of the same name. Choose to play as a magic-wielding police officer, nurse, or social worker in a game set in the world of Ben Aaronovitch’s hugely successful Rivers of London series.

Armed with this book, a pencil, and some roleplaying dice, you are ready to take on your first case for the Folly. No GM needed!

I am currently researching some oracles for new game. I know the Muses & Oracles but it's a French one. And I can't find the equivalent in English.

So on a larger question: Which Oracle would you recommend?

This is a new add-on for Vaesen. Did anybody bought it already?

I am really curious to know if this is the start of a recognition of a market niche of solo players.

I am an aspiring game creator and love experimenting with graphic design and accessibility, this is my latest project and am thinking of expanding it to a full booklet. Inspired by Dying Earth and others!

Not actually an RPG (a space game actually), but it has lots of RPG elements - equipment, level system, skills, skill trees, quests&quest lines...

cross-posted from: https://ttrpg.network/post/979480

Lately I've been using solo play tools more and more in my prep. For example instead of just pulling a town out of my imagination or from a bunch of tools. I've (mainly) used Ironsworn to solo play some episodes in that town. Creating details about it as I've gone along. Also used Artefact (more of a journaling game) with good effect to create legendary items. To get into the Glorantha setting, get into the "right" mindset, the solo choose-you-own-adventure I've found great.

But I'm always looking for new tools to, if nothing else, get new perspectives on things. My default Ironsworn is leaning kinda heavily into more perilous and grim episodes.

Happy for any and all recommendations!

Sir John has come to a disturbing realisation about his new nature…

So… for a while I’ve wanted to a) try and get into RPGs more and b) try my hand at creative writing…

The consequence of that is I’m having a go at a solo journal based rpg and I decided to blog it!

Check it out - let me know what you think? Feedback greatly appreciated!

https://thewanderingbardplays.wordpress.com/

I put together some knowledge to write an how-to for creating and hosting a simple website to automate random table picking. For free.

Demo website

Create immersive solo RPG experiences with this dedicated guide from the acclaimed host of the Geek Gamers YouTube channel. This long-awaited solo GM guide is a crash course in solo storytelling: a toolkit to help your solo sessions shine as brightly as hers do.

Inside this 180-page full-colour royal-sized (15.6cm x 23.4cm) softcover book, you’ll discover:

• System-neutral tricks for wondering “what happens next?”
• How to avoid the dreaded ‘yes/no’ dead end (and making oracles work for you)
• The biggest mistake most new GMs make… and what to do instead
• The 10 mindsets of a successful solo GM
• 70+ pages of essential random tables
• Step-by-step examples of soloing many popular rule sets including Achtung! Cthulhu, Scarlet Heroes, Index Card RPG, Mutant Crawl Classics, and the world’s most popular tabletop roleplaying game–along with the principles that make these sessions work.

Available at modiphius.net

Prepare to embark on an epic hard Sci-Fi journey, one that transcends the boundaries of known space and delves into the mystery of a long-lost civilization. A chilling odyssey teetering on the edge of the unknown, an exploration of the extraterrestrial, and a testament to the indomitable spirit of discovery... brace yourself for an experience that's out of this world. “It has yet to be proven that intelligence has any survival value.” ― Arthur C. Clarke

If you aren’t familiar with Pico 8, the programs code is embedded in the image. Just find a pico8 player and you are good to go!

7/19/2023 CHANGE LOG

• Changed it so each tool will retain its values as you scroll through the tools.
• Clearly defined text positioning to fix compatibility with pico-8 players.
• Made POI’s more prevalent in hex generator
• Added some error handling to the dungeon room generator.
• Character stats are now only held when you press the button with the generator up.
• Added a sound effect for holding the stats.
• Added place holder page for NPC generator.
• Added the navigation ball to make it less confusing to flip between tools.

Incase there are any pico 8 users, I made a little solo rpg kit.

It has a dice roller, a simple oracle, a Norse rune picker, a stat generator and a hex terrain generator.

If you arent familiar with Pico 8, The code is embedded into the image. Get a pico 8 player and load this image and your good to go.

Want to play solo between your weekly games? Want to practice to get familiar with the game, and try generating new ideas, and getting as Mörky Borgy as you can alone? These rules are for you.

Build a rich world, create a character backstory, explore an ongoing adventure, or all three at once - with nothing more than a deck of standard playing cards and a handful of d4s.

Meant to be played by a single player at a slow, contemplative pace, Her Odyssey can be completed in a few hours - or it can become a daily ritual, taking you on a metaphorical journey alongside your wanderer for up to two months per playthrough. Dozens of open-ended Hazard prompts provide a starting point for all sorts of adventures and misadventures. Four optional variant rules allow you to customize your game for the perfect genre and level of difficulty.

Looking for all of your journaling, tools and inspirations! Share away and you may just encourage someone else.

Love Ironsworn? Show me that blog post with your suffering adventurer.

Use Mythic GME? Tell us how. What hacks do you use?

Use something else no one has heard about before? Great!

Write your own stuff? Wanna self promote a little bit? Go ahead!

Welcome to DM Yourself – a guide for soloing existing adventures/campaigns written for Fifth Edition (5e), other editions of D&D or OSR. The system enables you to play these adventures with a single character, as close to the way they are written as possible. The aim is to allow players to enjoy these adventures solo with the minimum of preparation, work or additional rules, and maximum immersion

I also try and give an overview of solo RPGS in general.

This is maybe rather obvious to people who would be in this community, but I also recently read The Ink That Bleeds, which is about solo journalling games, which is a very interesting perspective on them - it's cool to see how other people approach solo games, which I think are ultimately a very broad genre

This booklet allows you to play Dungeon World without a gamemaster. These rules use a simplified yes-no mechanic designed to encourage the use of gamemaster moves. Adventure and the Campaign Front is a central element of these rules. As you play the Fronts will be built up based upon the choices you make and how your game unfolds. Although these rules are intentionally simple and easy to use, the booklet is 24 pages, and include plenty of examples and full colour art by Felipe Ganona.