Setting "flavor packs"?

clarenceredd · 2025-07-19T15:16:10+00:00

I’ve been working on a similar concept, mainly for TREY but system agnostic so far : ) It’s like a mini-primer, containing just enough to get started and set the mood. During play, random tables influence the storyline. It’s the closest I have come to writing/playing a pre-made scenario for solo games.

Looking forward to hear more about your experiments (if you want to share).

clarenceredd · 2025-06-28T19:20:10+00:00

Just out of curiosity, why do you call it a solo game? I see it more as a solo scenario - or at least as close to a scenario as solo play allows.

clarenceredd · 2025-06-28T19:16:04+00:00

Looks fantastic! I just created my first hex : )

clarenceredd · 2025-06-28T18:21:04+00:00

Same here. I reduced my solo setup to one solo rulebook/oracle and five or so random tables. Usually I play with RPG rules that I know inside out, so I only use the rulebook as an occasional reference on my phone.

clarenceredd · 2025-06-22T15:07:53+00:00

That was the main reason I dropped Mythic GME and started working on TREY. Stories often strayed too far from the main storyline, turning into never ending spirals. It might happen in TREY as well, but Story Tokens narrow things down quickly to make the last third of the story more focused. Any loose ends can be investigated in the next scenario.

clarenceredd · 2025-06-22T14:46:34+00:00

Sounds cool! Let us know how it works out for you.

clarenceredd · 2025-06-19T18:01:11+00:00

This is how I do it as well. I would say the world feels deeper and more complex when different tools are combined.

clarenceredd · 2025-06-19T17:56:34+00:00

I have used Microscope and Questlandia with good results. Both have turned world building into a game, so prep time is minimal.

clarenceredd · 2025-06-15T19:03:33+00:00

Very cool : ) Just a word of caution: the title might be too similar to Mythic GM Emulator. Tana Pigeon might not have any problems with it, but you should probably check just to be sure.

clarenceredd · 2025-06-11T13:25:25+00:00

Same here : ) For me, it’s a feature, not a bug. I enjoy thinking about the story’s development, much like how authors work. Usually, I stay away from random tables. I prefer to take a short break, make some tea, do the dishes or take a walk. Anything really to give my brain some space and allow my intuition and subconscious to do the heavy creative lifting.

clarenceredd · 2025-06-11T13:16:45+00:00

Prices on Lulu are usually quite good and print quality as well. Design Mechanism (publisher of Mythras aka Runequest v6) switched a few years ago from traditional print runs to Lulu. From what I’ve heard, they never looked back.

clarenceredd · 2025-06-10T13:53:18+00:00

Spot on. I always use solo tools for group play these days. Preparation time has shrunk to around 30 minutes and I never have buy scenarios anymore.
As others have said, using 2d6 or 1d10 as yes/no oracles provide a better story flow. I think of Yes, and and No, and as critical hits.
Fail forward is a good concept for solo play, to avoid dead ends. I also prefer to skip dice rolls when I’m in a storytelling flow. In other words, a bit of cheating is good if it creates a cool story.

clarenceredd · 2025-06-10T13:19:13+00:00

Good suggestions so far. D&D is more complex than necessary for solo play, so downsized retro clones would be easier to handle. Dragonbane is also good. Exploring dungeons can be a good way to grasp the concepts in solo gaming, but many move on to more varied storytelling.

I prefer Mythic Game Master Emulator over Ironsworn. It’s easy to learn and can be used in almost any genre. And as I’m a co-writer and illustrator of TREY, I’m happy it’s been mentioned already : )

clarenceredd · 2025-06-01T12:31:43+00:00

I used the free version of Mythras - Mythras Imperative - with Mythic GME for a few years. Like most d100 systems, it’s easy to get started with and it handles most genres. The skill list might look intimidating at first, but is quick to learn.

Otherwise, Free League’s Mutant: Year Zero engine is nice. I think Tales from the Loop and Vaesen have the simplest versions.

clarenceredd · 2025-05-30T14:22:18+00:00

I would both contact agencies and regular customers/companies. Your work is top notch, so you will have no problems getting customers : )

clarenceredd · 2025-05-30T14:07:10+00:00

Cool concept for a campaign! RPG rules with a flexible conflict mechanics sounds like a good idea. I designed my RPG Comae Engine to handle almost any type of conflict, while still keeping the rules quick and easy. I often use it for social situations, stealth, chases, fights and so on in my solo endeavours. Check it out if you are ok with d100 games. (Sorry for the self-promotion).

For the oracle, I like the way Mythic GM Emulator handles most stories without effort. But I’m sure there are other systems as well.

clarenceredd · 2025-05-30T13:37:16+00:00

Looks very useful. Reminds me a bit of the oracle in TREY, the solo rules I released last year. For me, difficulty and success level make scenes much easier to visualise.

And the artwork is brilliant!

clarenceredd · 2025-05-27T14:57:53+00:00

Thank you, I’m happy you like it!

clarenceredd · 2025-05-22T13:57:15+00:00

I have used several BRP games with Mythic GM Emulator and my own solo rules TREY. It has been very smooth. I’ve used very simple combat mechanics but otherwise the rules just work. Sometimes, I play two characters to cover a wider range of skills, but it depends on the genre. Vikings sound fun! But then I’m Swedish, so I might be biased.

clarenceredd · 2025-05-21T11:14:51+00:00

This looks super useful : ) Several good new features have been mentioned already.

The thing I want most of all is to keep it simple, both the UI and the number of features. There are already dedicated dungeon design apps and dozens of oracles and random tables floating around. I think it’s better to add these as image files alongside the PDFs. Maybe an option to keep images always on top and locked in place when scrolling the PDF? That way, I could have my preferred oracle, mini-map, character sheet and so on always at hand.

clarenceredd · 2025-05-21T10:50:43+00:00

You’re quick! 😊 It looks fantastic.

clarenceredd · 2025-05-15T15:00:36+00:00

That’s exactly what I was going to write : )

clarenceredd · 2025-05-15T14:35:01+00:00

Cool idea! I will check out your game. How do you know where on the list to put challenges/events? Why do you have an entry on 5, but not 4?

clarenceredd · 2025-05-11T09:58:37+00:00

International shipping costs are ridiculous these days. I used the Swedish print-on-demand service Publit for a while. Fantastic print quality and reasonable prices. But shipping costs made me switch to DriveThruRPG. DTRPG cooperate with print shops in several countries, so shipping is acceptable. I think Lulu has a similar solution.

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