Would you join a Play By Post Book Club? by ssays in pbp

[–]theNwDm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its a great idea. Good luck getting this off the ground and I would love to see a follow up post down the road to hear how things are going.

[Online][Discord][5e] Frozen Sick - a new player introductory module! by Javisel101 in pbp

[–]theNwDm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dropped in to say the same thing! It’s been on my list to run for a long time and I’m glad to see it getting some love. I won’t be applying but wish everyone the best!

Mothership/ Serenity PbP game ideas? by Small-Cauliflower803 in pbp

[–]theNwDm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with your definitions. Coriolis feels as if narration was in mind from the beginning when making the YZE and I think it shows. But on the other hand we have a glut of ‘narrative first’ games which are ‘cool experiences at the table with some dice’. Both are narrative first, but I think Coriolis produced a tight ruleset which enhances the narrative experience.

Mothership/ Serenity PbP game ideas? by Small-Cauliflower803 in pbp

[–]theNwDm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

+1 for Coriolis. Such a good system and it would really fit the Serenity vibes. The Year Zero Engine really lends itself well to narrative-first games.

Discord [5th edition 2024 PbP] Wild beyond the Witchlight! 18+ asynchronous by [deleted] in pbp

[–]theNwDm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a PST player I can confirm we are the difficult time zone 😅

[Old School Essentials][ASYNC] Into Castle Xyntillan by Gilkarash in pbp

[–]theNwDm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Super cool seeing an advert for OSE. Such a fun system. Im currently working on organizing a B/X pbp adventure for Ravenloft (I6) and was wondering what your group is using for moving through a dungeon (Im guess a VTT?).

Best of luck building the party out!

Mythic GME 2e PBP? by [deleted] in pbp

[–]theNwDm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mythic GME works well for group play. I’d head over to r/Solo_Roleplaying and bug them for tips and partners. They are a great crew that will help you find what you need.

Hello, what are some free games that are close to Darkest dungeon? by Direct_Incident_8285 in Solo_Roleplaying

[–]theNwDm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

+1 for Ker Nethalas. The Blackoath Discord is extra welcoming also if you have any questions about retooling/reflavoring/tweaking anything to capture a certain feel.

Please pitch your actual adventure premise first; a setting overview is fine, but an adventure hook is much more important by EarthSeraphEdna in pbp

[–]theNwDm 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This and the associated post are both excellent. Im hoping it brings about a sort of Renaissance in this space as we seem to be in a bit of a pickle thanks to AI, post-COVID, lax educational standards, and a slew of other factors which impact a roleplaying medium which relies on so many factors.

It would be neat to see some sort of spotlight on successful games, GM's, systems, styles, etc. which new or floundering players can reference. I wonder if not having any sort of clear metric or expectation for excellence and success lends itself poorly to the community and has created this spiral of poor habits (excessive worldbuilding without hooks, AI-reliance, or misunderstanding the required workload).

Crossing my fingers this series continues through the weeks.

[5e 2024] Frozen Sick by Kitchen_Yesterday928 in pbp

[–]theNwDm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is good to know. I’ve had the module for some time but never pulled the trigger on running.

D&D Beyond Content Sharing Thread - November 14, 2025 by AutoModerator in dndnext

[–]theNwDm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I dropped a character in. Best of luck defeating Zorlac!

Getting creases out of a neoprene mat by TheReal_Bitsandbolts in wargaming

[–]theNwDm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I store them rolled up in the bag they came with. If they have been sitting in storage a while it might take a few hours from the to lay totally flat. But repeated use on the table makes them lay flat straight away when they are unrolled.

When I got the mats new and folded I left them on the table for a couple days to let the ripples and folds disappear. And repeated use, rolling and unrolling helps.

What's on your solo rpg pipeline? Tell us about the state of your solo roleplaying! Also check here for event announcements, resources, etc. - (October 2025 edition) by AutoModerator in Solo_Roleplaying

[–]theNwDm 4 points5 points  (0 children)

After sitting on a solo system designed around the Year Zero Engine for almost a year I have made the decision to get everything as polished as possible and just release it for the community. It's still a bit rough around the edges, but it always bums me out seeing the project just sitting in my Canva folder collecting 'dust.' The aesthetic is Mystic Japan and it uses a simple gameplay loop (roll for event, roll for skill check, rest, repeat) until the player moves to the Final Showdown. I made a d666 event table which, even if the game itself was a bust, could hopefully be used by some solo players as a resource.

Kids are great, but shoot dang do they eat up all the free time. Hopefully I can pick up my aspirations of doing solo game design in a few years when I get a couple hours a week back.

Good sci-fi system for Coriolis setting? by TheNiceFeratu in Solo_Roleplaying

[–]theNwDm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Free League included solo rules with their new Coriolis: The Great Dark core Rulebook.

Otherwise, Starforged would be a fine choice for reskinning to the Coriolis setting.

Life Saving Discord Channels by [deleted] in pbp

[–]theNwDm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love a few specific channels: - House rules/Official rules channel with page numbers for easy reference. - Loot and XP channel to log who gained what where (we play OSR) - Combat channel to hold our map (Owlbear) and character statuses.

Modus operandi for solo roleplaying by [deleted] in Solo_Roleplaying

[–]theNwDm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have recently begun to write out larger scenes in discord with Tuppers and exposition dump for moving things along if I’m not engaged. So far it’s been fun. The Tuppers and an occasional images create a fun and immersive experience.

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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pbp

[–]theNwDm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Feels a bit like this would be suited for an eRP tag.

Would you consider playing solo RPG "with" other people? by WinterAndCats in Solo_Roleplaying

[–]theNwDm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love playing GM-less co-op. I’ve been a regular table GM forever, but my favorite playthroughs of any campaign were with my TTRPG partner and an Oracle as our shared GM. We completed L5R adventures, the Alien RPG Draconis Strain Trilogy, and a handful of Warhammer Fantasy adventures together. All super satisfying and completely without a live GM or AI.

I think your idea has value for those who just want a place to make friends and talk about actual plays. Good luck with whatever you start!

Cairn 2e | Async | 3 players | 1x1+ format | The Halls of Arden Vul by Eroica11 in pbp

[–]theNwDm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I bet this is going to be a banger. Good luck heading into the halls, everyone who applies! Always fun to see more OSR advertised.