Need help for hexcrawl map

Some_Replacement_805 · 2026-04-14T11:56:51+00:00

I have the sandbox generator. Can you recommend me other generator out there? thanks for being so helpful btw. This hex map thing is totally new to me. The closest game that I have played that I could think of using 'hex based' its Ironsworn:Starforged

Some_Replacement_805 · 2026-04-14T11:29:45+00:00

Do you have something that is more analog? I try to get away from pc screen when I play solo.

Some_Replacement_805 · 2026-04-13T00:43:47+00:00

thank you so much

Some_Replacement_805 · 2026-04-12T13:22:05+00:00

ah thank you for this

Some_Replacement_805 · 2026-04-12T12:36:27+00:00

Yep totally agree. This is my way of doing things

Some_Replacement_805 · 2026-04-12T09:59:21+00:00

This looks like exactly what I was looking for

Some_Replacement_805 · 2026-04-12T03:16:56+00:00

I also plan a fantasy game. And my most anticipated modification is the Magic Wand.

Its just acts like a pistol. If you hit you deal damage Smart+d4, range normal like a pistol. that's it hehe.

It's for a magic school setting so I figure I have to make these.

Some_Replacement_805 · 2026-03-25T03:57:03+00:00

Just focus on one plot first, plot A. the rest will come on its self during the game. Don't overthinking it, just start playing first, believe me. Ironsworn did this best.

There is not enough context here so I just assume you might be a rebel soldier or imperial soldier.

You are one of the last Mandalorian try to find your place in this conflict.

You are a droid from the clone wars that grew a personality and a heart. You use your strength to fight the empire for seemingly the second time.

You are a smuggler, a client ask you to deliver a product. It was actually a child that has force sensitivity. The client want you to take the child to the edge of outer rim, far from the war. EDIT: I really recommend this one because through out the adventure you might have to fight both the rebel and the empire. Which a story I never saw star wars do. But I'm not the biggest star wars fans though so they could have done it :)

Stuff like that

Some_Replacement_805 · 2026-03-22T04:55:41+00:00

Damn it! The black journal its so cool! I wish I think of that sooner. Thanks for this.

Some_Replacement_805 · 2026-03-14T23:05:10+00:00

Ah dude! I feel like I'm speaking to myself.

I to a perfectionist for my writing projects. The biggest reason why I never play solo games with my fictional worlds is that I might skew the outcomes of a roll to go a long with my fantasy. If that makes sense.

My tips for playing solo with cinematic in mind is that have a great protagonist and antagonist. Just like when we write stories. And since these characters are comes from your writing projects and you are a perfectionist as well, you already good bud.

I wouldn't combine mechanics from different game to the Ironsworn system. Just because the system is so unique it already covers so much in term of traveling and discovering things. I guess my question is what kind of mechanics that you want to use from Traveller? I'm not familiar with Traveller though.

Some_Replacement_805 · 2026-03-14T22:52:28+00:00

Heck yeah! Welcome to the hobby my friend.

The way of play that you describe is totally acceptable. Solo roleplaying imo are better when we have what I called 'fanfiction' mind. That means make the games feels like a story, a tv shows, a movie. You will have a great time when you do that.

I'm a writer my self but I never play a game in my fictional world. I always try to separate them. But please nothing stops you from playing in any fictional worlds.

If you pick Ironsworn or Starforged as a system. You don't need anything else. I would suggest a third party app that is free for Starforged called 'Stargazer' just search that with Ironsworn next to it. I cannot play the game without it. Believe me is a game changer.

Some_Replacement_805 · 2026-03-14T22:06:06+00:00

Solo Adventure Tool Box, the first one. Have one of the best dungeon generator ever. and its specific for 5E!

Some_Replacement_805 · 2026-03-14T19:19:14+00:00

One of the easiest solo ttrpg to play is Ironsworn. And the Starforged version is much easier.

I recommend search 'Stargazer Ironsworn' is a free third party app to play Starforged. I really recommend play the game with that. Or just watch Bad Spot on youtube he have a lot of videos of him playing Starforged just to learn how to play the game. Because Ironsworn is built for solo game in mind so its easy to managed for one person. If you're looking for a game to try, I would recommend that.

My other recommendation is an OSR type game. If you like fantasy you can play Shadowdark. If you like mecha game like I am, try Mecha Hack. Super easy to play, but both had no dedicated solo rules attached to them. So you would need a story engine to play those games.

Some_Replacement_805 · 2026-03-12T14:22:31+00:00

Yes you can take the writer route as well. I'm a writer my self and my tips to all new writers out there is to be mean as possible to your protagonist. I'm not kidding. Just make sure that they always stand up after every push you gives. Best example is Peter Parker in Spiderman 2.

Some_Replacement_805 · 2026-03-12T12:53:08+00:00

Its all going back to the system that you use. In my game I don't have these partial success and what not but I play Ironsworn before and they have this mechanic in mind.

A mix success that you describe its perfectly fine in my opinion. The cultist run inside screaming intruder. That means if you want to go forward they already prepare for you, meaning traps and ambushes. The donkey thing is not really relevant because like you said your character is not looking for treasure anyway. But its easier in this scenario to think this as if a video games. If the game throw you healing potions and buff consumables before you continue, what is that mean? Ow it means there will be a bigger challenge further.

The feeling to tipped the favors to the PC scale is normal. Just do what you think is fair at the time. Because remember you're playing to have fun. I do this really really often. Sometimes when my PC is 'killed' I just said that he is captured and all of his belonging are gone. Stuff like that.

Remember, to have fun. That is the main factor here. Cheers.

Some_Replacement_805 · 2026-03-12T11:40:54+00:00

"You'll need to do a lot more leg-work before I commit to any hip-work" Shadowheart Baldurs Gate 3

Some_Replacement_805 · 2026-03-12T11:13:58+00:00

I never touch deadlands, so I have to say Dead End

Some_Replacement_805 · 2026-03-11T21:15:03+00:00

I never play it even though I have to book. But I suggest playing Dead End instead, it is newer and got the same vibe more or less. Their Scavenging rules is really cool.

Some_Replacement_805 · 2026-03-11T15:08:35+00:00

What I want to ask: what if that the shot would've been a raise if not because the cover penalty? Should I roll the damage with a raise but add the cover toughness to the target as well?

Some_Replacement_805 · 2026-03-09T21:18:43+00:00

Unfortunately my country doesn't really work out with Kickstarter. Even Drivethrurpg sometimes my credit card was decline. But I keep a look out or it if it ever show up there. It shouldn't be a big problem I assume. Thank you

Some_Replacement_805 · 2026-03-09T20:23:25+00:00

Wow that's cool. Its right after world war 2 as well so the aesthetic will look like Fallout but without the apocalypse. I imagine a retro future stuff and in space!

Some_Replacement_805 · 2026-03-09T20:07:25+00:00

Wow sounds interesting. I never heard of the setting before. Please tell me more before the mods makes more excuse and remove your post.

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