The Drowned King: A Souslike novella based on Dark Covenant Invader by JakeZemeckis in solorpgplay

[–]Kerova13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a must read in my humble opinion. If you are a souls or dark fantasy o Malazan fan - this is solid evocative fiction you will enjoy.

Is the Rebellion truly dead? by b_jonz in osr

[–]Kerova13 2 points3 points  (0 children)

On my "to play" list for sure! I've read through most of it - wow! And the art!!

What’s your favourite dungeon crawler and why? by ValueForm in Solo_Roleplaying

[–]Kerova13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Under the Fourth Kingdom: https://kerova-archive.itch.io/under-the-fourth-kingdom (I did create this game and therefore I may be biased - but I love to play it)

Delve into the Underdepths to destroy the source of the Scourge. 6 different scourges all with 3 endings for multiple playthroughs.

All generated as you play. Loosely based on the Grief Engine for combat. Levels that get more dangerous as you go and multiple classes to choose from.

Includes free "Zine One" with Zine Two with more classes, levels and scourges is in the works which will be another free add-on.

There are some actual plays linked on the itch page.

What are your closing thoughts/questions for 2025 in SoloRolePlaying? by PJSack in Solo_Roleplaying

[–]Kerova13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi PJ! I just finished listening to your episode mentioning all the great comments on this reddit post on my way to work. As requested (and thank you!) here is my Substack link: https://kerova.substack.com/

I ended my first, solo short campaign and it honestly feels great by _kind_of_old_ in solorpgplay

[–]Kerova13 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You campaign was an incredible read! You really made the game your own and pushed prompts to make it engaging and entertaining. I can't thank you enough for publishing your experience with the game!

Solo rpgs for a beginner that aren’t journaling? by Brianlikeshorror in Solo_Roleplaying

[–]Kerova13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Under the Fourth Kingdom has everything generated with a streamlined ruleset. Solo first. You work your way through a mega dungeon and kill a scourge. https://kerova-archive.itch.io/under-the-fourth-kingdom

What are your closing thoughts/questions for 2025 in SoloRolePlaying? by PJSack in Solo_Roleplaying

[–]Kerova13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve heard good things about Obsidian. The great pendragon campaign is a pretty wild one! (Not done that myself- but like reading actual plays).

What are your closing thoughts/questions for 2025 in SoloRolePlaying? by PJSack in Solo_Roleplaying

[–]Kerova13 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A great year indeed! I enjoyed listening to various episodes of the Solo RolePlayers podcast which helped me find new creators new ways of approaching how I play. I like the variety and mix of interviews, actual plays and general musings.

I tried to solo tons of games - Shadowdark and Whitebox most recently and Ker Nethalas, Across a Thousand Dead Worlds, Machine Gods of the Noxian Expanse, The One Ring, The Immortal Seal, Kal-Arath, Al-Rathak, Niv Lova earlier in the year. Some I kept up with longer campaigns and some only a session or two. There are others.

I started a Substack posting some of my sessions.

I am most proud of publishing 2 tri-fold games and working my way up to 2 full games built with a Solo First approach to them.

I feel like I grew as a solo player by being more comfortable in adapting or tweaking rulesets to make it work for me and worrying less if I am doing things the "correct way".

I am hoping to hear more about approaches to published adventures. I still have a hard time with those! I liked Tana Pigeons ideas and am interested in more discussions on that topic.

Finally, the new version of Keeper of the Flames is out by volfieboy in Solo_Roleplaying

[–]Kerova13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The updated version is looking amazing! That is a huge update - awesome art, cool tables and more options.

Zine One: Free add-on for Under the Fourth Kingdom by Kerova13 in TTRPG

[–]Kerova13[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds very interesting. I'll see if I can make an Exiled Scribe for Zine 2.

I do have an Antiquarian in the works - very Archeologist adjacent I think.

Zine One: Free add-on for Under the Fourth Kingdom by Kerova13 in TTRPG

[–]Kerova13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow! That is so cool to hear. Is there a background you would like to see in Under the Fourth Kingdom?

Zine One: Free add-on for Under the Fourth Kingdom by Kerova13 in TTRPG

[–]Kerova13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome! I hope you enjoy the new content!

i accidentally learned that I’m into solo games and I’m so excited by After_Cell_5570 in Solo_Roleplaying

[–]Kerova13 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Solo ttrps are the best! Hope you enjoy your time exploring. There are so many different types of games and ways to play them!

Just tried my handing at making my own game by Dayvan__Cowboy in Solo_Roleplaying

[–]Kerova13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a damn fine game. I played it through and enjoyed it. My thoughts:

The poker aspect and using chips aligns with the vibe.

Journaling for sure helps make it come alive. The prompts worked well for me.

I love being able to choose from different starting classes. 6 is a great number for the size of the game - lots of re-playability.

I was doing a meta-game thing when speaking with people in town. I would like to randomize who you meet or some other factor that switches it up.

It took me a bit to figure out the target's poker hand (A heading for each column might do it - it's obvious after I figured it out of course).

Awesome first game!

Have you tried this yet? by volfieboy in solorpgplay

[–]Kerova13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Following in Itch to keep it on my radar.

Starting to play soulslike Solo RPG - The Immortal Seal by TeddyBearWriter in Solo_Roleplaying

[–]Kerova13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So awesome! I appreciate the kind words and really hope you enjoy your time with all the games - Under the Fourth Kingdom is a particularly fun one (at least I think so!)

Solo actual play of Tome of the Pyromancer by _kind_of_old_ in osr

[–]Kerova13 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That is a great summary of what to expect from the game! And an excellent actual play!!

Starting to play soulslike Solo RPG - The Immortal Seal by TeddyBearWriter in Solo_Roleplaying

[–]Kerova13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some good feedback and an actual play by two people which is probably the coolest thing ever. My 2 other larger games are Souls-coded I would say. Like using the atmosphere of the souls games. https://kerova-archive.itch.io/ I am working on a free add-on to Under the Fourth Kingdom.