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# FAQ (subject to expansion)
1. What is a good, universal starting gear for Solo?
2. How to gather intel about terrain or enemies without meta gaming?
3. IF No plan survives the first contact with the enemy then why have a plan?
4. How to reduce missed attacks?
5. How to gain advantage for attacks & spells?
6. What are the ways to leave enemies in disadvantage?
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EDITED: Apparently basic counting is hard for me LOOL :D
4. IF No plan survives the first contact with the enemy then why have a plan?
Because it easier to riff off of a plan than it is to approach a dangerous situation with no plan at all.
Exactly.Quote:
Originally Posted by claedawg
As long as you have a goal in combat, the plan to achieve that goal can be adapted or improvised.
This goal is usually kill or be killed, but there may also have objectives & considerations other than just killing monsters. (i.e: leave 1 of them alive for interrogation = no AoE).
Knowing the place & enemies make the improvisation part easier. Especially if you have something in your arsenal that is a counter for their weaknesses.
So improvisation or adaptation of the plan will be based on this goal.
Note to self:
TO-DO: Start Fighting With This Demo. (Same as the Start playing demo. Newcomer friendly. Non-FGU.) Based on Rule of Cool.
EDIT: Oh, and Start Being Creative With This Demo! hehe. (I'll turn it into a game with 1 rule).
DONE
EDIT 2: Make a Be Creative Demo with COMBAT RULES ONLY.
EDIT 3: Relations variation for Perspective Tables
ADDED: A Fun Little Game with 1 Rule Start Being Creative With This Demo added into Intro.
Note: There is no secret cow level.
Usage of Be Creative Demo in The Module:
https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forum...1&d=1738071303
Note to self: Current queue of the poll.
1. Fighter - 14
2. Casters - 4 (I shouldda separated them but Sorc / Wiz are almost the same thing anyway).
3. Paladin - 3
4. Rogue - 3
5. Ranger - 2
6. Dudu - 1
7. Monk - 1
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tempered7
- AS always, it depends. But weapons, food, exploration gear (rope, torches, spikes, etc). At higher levels, disposable magic that can help with one-off challenges/blockers like find/detect and knock. And healing.
- ?
- I don't think you can unless the adventure is designed for solo play. A hexploration type adventure where the DM doesn't know what's in the next hex prevents everyone from metagaming. But for a dungeon or city, I think you have to assume to some degree metaknowledge. If the maps already have LOS and the you only view the maps on a player instance of the client it should work. Or maybe Player Vision PReview turned on? But their will always be that moment of full map reveal.
- So that you know in general what your allies are going to try and do. In solo play, I think the other comment about just having an objective is all you need.
- Change the odds. But why? To speed up combat? Just give everyone a 10-20% bonus. But this can greatly work against the PC since they will usually be outnumbered.
- Suprise? Or situational.
- Spells or effects. Or situational.
1. What is a good, universal starting gear for Solo?
3. How to gather intel about terrain or enemies without meta gaming?
4. IF No plan survives the first contact with the enemy then why have a plan?
5. How to reduce missed attacks?
6. How to gain advantage for attacks & spells?
7. What are the ways to leave enemies in disadvantage?
1. Yes. One addition to those is treating the solo game as video game and starting with HP potions, An antidote, and a Lesser Restoration potion. Not to mention a mule that can carry all of these. Be it a bag of holding, a horse, etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by LordEntrails
2. I don't know what happened but at the moment Basic counting was too hard for me :D LOL
3. In group games, rogues and rangers or familiars can be sent forward for this job, unless you don't want to split the party. But in solo play, all kinds of game devices can be used for this. NPC spies, wizard's moving eye spell (I forgot the name), etc. Now thinking, Hexploration part you mentioned and "I think you have to assume to some degree metaknowledge." is well thought.
4. Yeah. BUT... https://img-9gag-fun.9cache.com/phot...W_460svav1.mp4 xD Also, I expanded the considerations & objectives parts in the module.
5. I was thinking about adding the ways of exceeding enemy DC with bonuses from various rules (feats, etc) and of coursr advantage + disadvantage both to tie it to next questions. Especially after playing Baldur's Gate 3 where every attack is a miss. It will be all in the module after I quit procrastinating and read the rules :D
6. In addition to surprise, other combat rules such as status effects (prone, stun), Guiding Bolt, and Stealth / Invisibility, etc. The rule of thumb in Solo Mode is "Most of the class specific things that gives an advantage can and should be used in other forms such as potions, scrolls, etc."
7. Yes. Another rule of thumb in Solo Mode where there is no room for mistakes is that "You've got to think ways to give yourself an advantage WHILE giving your targets disadvantage." Answers in the module will explore these ways and I also add those in individual class guides. Under "What a [Class] CAN Do?" part.
Completely New Way of Being Creative:Quote:
Originally Posted by Tempered7
1. Make a list of things that you don't like,
2. Turn it into a random table and replace it with Fun Part (Perspectives) table,
3. Use it with Step 1 or Alt. Step 1 in this guide,
4. BUT this time, think about the things you want to change in them.
Another Tip to Play the Game:
Start from the d100 roll, and pick / roll for content tables as you see fit with your d100 result.
# 3 Tips For Stimulating Creativity:
Vision: Dim the Lights a bit. It helps stimulating the inner eye.
Hearing: Close your eyes and Listen !Actively!, meaning, pay attention to the volume, tone, intensity, etc of the sounds you're hearing and try to understand what emotion they're reflecting.
Smell: Whatever the smell of an aroma you want to explore, divide it into small pieces, and then smell.
Some of the many creativity techniques:
Brainstorming: A classic method that involves generating a large number of ideas in a short period, without worrying about the quality or feasibility of the ideas. This technique encourages free thinking and helps you explore different possibilities and perspectives.
Mind mapping: A visual technique that involves creating a diagram to represent ideas, concepts, or tasks. By visually connecting related ideas, you can gain a better understanding of complex problems and discover new connections and insights.
Reverse thinking: A technique that involves challenging traditional assumptions and thinking about a problem from an entirely different perspective. By examining a problem from a different angle, you can identify new solutions and ideas.
Lateral thinking: A method that encourages thinking outside the box and finding unconventional solutions to problems. Lateral thinking techniques can involve using analogies, asking provocative questions, and exploring paradoxes.
One of the things you can do with Creative Freeform Association:
- Freestyle singing:
- No need to be super-duper like this guy, just rhyme or sing to your heart's content by using predetermined few words or sentences.
- Remember the ways of personalization of PCs, quest, places, etc. in the Player Approach? One of the ways is Doodles (incl. singing a made up song)
- You can also write lyrics or stories in Stream of Consciousness method, and edit later.
Ad after 2:58 (Song's end)
Edit: It was 2:58 not 3:17
ADDED to VIDEOS: The Dragon Slayer - a Four Against Darkness campaign by luckyszilvi
This one is played in a hex-map with 4AD Ruleset. I think the map is made with Web-based Hex map gen: https://hextml.playest.net/
It is not entirely digital tabletop so you'll see many paper sheets being edited on the spot.
Unfortunately, I couldn't find a playlist for it, so I added links to other parts istead.
Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SFBqOlzCzE
Part 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tCdh7V53xg
Part 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKn1q8mFcaA
Part 5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvO06EH3uXw
ADDED TO PODCASTS: The Official Ironsworn RPG Podcast
A semi-regular podcast dedicated to the Ironsworn tabletop roleyplaying game, with creator Shawn Tomkin and occasional guests. Ironsworn is an RPG setting written Solo Play or COOP without GM in mind. Digital PDF books are free in https://www.ironswornrpg.com/downloads.
https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/e...st_300x300.jpg
1: From the Ashes - Building a World
2: From the Ashes - Creating Characters
3: From the Ashes - Onward to Rockfall
4: From the Ashes - Of Boars and Men
5: From the Ashes - Lost Truth
6: From the Ashes - Defending Rockfall
7: From the Ashes - A Giant Problem
8: From the Ashes - The Temple of Denua
9: From the Ashes - Swords and Pillars
Part 1: In this inaugural episode of the official podcast for the Ironsworn tabletop roleplaying game, Shawn and guest Matt Click prepare for their journey into the Ironlands. Together, they take a look at Ironsworn's world-building exercise and craft the details of their setting.
Part 2: In Episode 2 of the official podcast of the Ironsworn tabletop RPG, Join Shawn and Matt as they create characters and take a first step into the bleak world of their 'From the Ashes' co-op campaign.
Note: In hopes of someone brings the ruleset and books to FGU. I' m counting on you coding-wizards of SmiteWorks. :)
ADDED TO PODCASTS: Legend of the Bones by Simon
https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/i...72_300x300.jpg
! For Mature Audience ! Frequent detailed descriptions of violence and other mature themes. Listener Discretion Is Advised.
Grim, Gritty and Grounded! Legend of the Bones is a hybrid of solo Old School Dungeons & Dragons actual play, and dark fantasy audio drama. A story where the roll of the bones determines all. None shall escape the destiny of bone. Played on 1981 D&D Basic Expert Rules with few house rules.
Too many Episodes: https://legendofthebones.podbean.com/
His Blog: https://legendofthebones.blogspot.com/2022/05/ with character art, addendum, etc.
One Last Resource ADDED TO:
Exploration Part III (Hex-Crawling) / Obstacle creation
- Resource: Solo RPGs: Why Mindset and Worldbuilding Come FIRST (Featuring Sandbox Generator, Solodark) Youtube video 28 mins.
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Your Mindset is Key ('Prep is Play')
01:23 - Sandbox Generator, Shadowdark Ruleset
02:05 - Sandbox Terrain Generation Procedure
06:38 - Feature Generation
11:11 - Influence and Factions
13:43 - Name Generation Procedure
15:13 - Insight moment 1
15:48 - Name Generation, cont'd.
18:11 - Landmarks and Lairs Generation
23:54 - Tying it all Together
24:11 - Insight moment 2
25:44 - Finding the SPARK for your game's beginning
26:53 - Teaser for next episode
FYI - I was asked about setting up the Mythic module items within FG, so I created this video:Quote:
Originally Posted by Tempered7
https://youtu.be/78SAwvvhwDQ
EDIT: Oops, I forgot to say. I added this video at the end of the entry.Quote:
Originally Posted by Marmus
Our New Category GM's Tome of Experiments is created with its first item To separate Actual Plays from GM side of things about the sessions. My notes will reside here.
"Experiments with TTS & AI Voice"
I turned GM Approach into AI Voice file with Morgan Freeman style narrator voice.
ADDED: Thematic Muses For Everyone - A for Action
https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forum...e-A-for-Action
Some songs for action themes in the Theme Table with a new way of using inspiration you might get from any media.
Next: Songs for Story Themes in the table.
ADDED TO Deep Dive > Storytelling Articles:
Creative Usage of Time In Solo Play
Note: 1 more and the module is ready! :>
# Ode to Heroes and Heroines (Player Approach Part I)
ADDENDUM IN THE MODULE:
* 1. Choose a base character: This can be a favorite character, someone you've created, or even a fictional character from a book or movie.
* 2. Identify traits and characteristics: Think about the character's key traits and characteristics. These can be physical attributes, personality traits, or habits. For example, Drizzt, R. A. Salvatore's most beloved character, is a dark elf in a race that commits atrocities against each other for power. Despite being born in Menzoberranzan, the Underdark, where his race is known for their hate towards surface elves, Drizzt possesses kindness and warmth.
* 3. Find synonyms or antonyms: For each trait, find an opposite that contrasts with it. In Drizzt's case, he could be compared to a dark elf who is cruel and power-hungry, representing the opposite of his kind-hearted nature. - OR - find a synonym word for a trait and use it to provide Structure or Stability.
* 4. Exaggerate, understate or contrast traits: Take the chosen traits and their opposites, and either play with them in a way that creates an interesting contrast within the character. For example, Drizzt's kindness might be so strong that it stands out even among those who are ruthless towards him, like his own family members.
* 5. Ask "What IF" questions: This is to further explore the character's traits and how they interact with others or in various situations. For example, "What if Drizzt had grown up among surface elves instead of dark elves?" or "What if he was as power-hungry as his fellow dark elves?"
* 6. Compare with other characters: Analyze the character's interactions with other characters to identify similarities and contrasts between them. This can help you develop a deeper understanding of your character and their relationships with others.
* 7. Iterate and refine: Continue to explore different aspects of the character, adjusting and refining their traits and interactions as needed. You can Combine some of the traits with a conjunction to turn them into the parts of a PC's personality.
ADDED TO CHEAP & QUICK WAY:
For All Kinds of Names
The Story Games Names Project by Marmus
https://forge.fantasygrounds.com/shop/items/2079/view
ADDENDUM IN THE MODULE: (Exploration III - Hexcrawl)
Ways to create obstacles in G.U.A.R.D.S.
If you watched the video, Loot Goblin tells about the ways to create a fully functioning town. But I wanted to tell you about dysfunctional towns.
Since I'm the troublemaker instead of problem solver in this article, let me tell you about some easy ways to sabotage our lovely town Shipton.
Just like frozen steppes that bite a hero's face with its winds, one or more of the letters in GUARDS can be problematic, inverted or even entirely missing.
Take D efenses for example. Lack of it arises the need for many desparate measures. And that means gold in the pockets of Heroes.
And G overment Buildings could be problematic. Maybe the lack of Defenses is an inside job? OR maybe the corrupt mayor of the town has his own reasons to cut a deal with the U nderworld --when offered a blade and a pouch at the same time, many law abiding officials chooses the latter.
A ltars... The authority within has obligations to keep the townsfolk faithful. But do they have any faith to begin with? What about holy men and women who lives a double lives among the herd? Most cults operates behind the scenes and under the guise of shadows while keeping a smiley face.
Don't even let me start about R esources. I'm just gonna say "In all abundance there is lack," without forgetting what Mark Twain said once: "The lack of money is the root of all evil."
S ocial Hubs, on the other hand, always look for entertainment. Bards and minstrels, storytellers and gamblers... None of the above problems can prevent the townsfolk from having a laugh behind the mayor's back, or gossiping about the U nderworld crime lords. Fortunately so for our heroes who need information.
U nderworld People already trouble makers so...
ADDED TO CHEAT SHEETS: Main part of the guide is close to finish. If you don't count remaining Oracle Reviews, there is only 1 article left (Environmental Storytelling) since I completed Creative Usage of Time In Solo Play.
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NEW CHEAT SHEETS:
- Methodology
- Playing Published Adventures
- Inspiration & Personalization (7 steps method for creating stability and contrast reflected).
- Exploration I & II
- Hex-Crawl (New obstacles for GUARDS reflected).
NEW!: Solo Guide A.I. Podcasts
Now that AI can create podcasts AS IF two guys talking about a subject, I decided to use it for the guide while John Connor looks at me in disapointment.
- Podcast #1: For newcomers. The AI took the subject in most broad terms and not just for D&D or even in terms of systems with character classes. "So it's like a collaborative progress between player and game." ~ Anonymous AI Woman.
- Podcast #2: For intermediate players. A 46 min. ( now in 5 parts ) A.I. Podcast in which these Artificial... *don't say it! don't say it!* Intelligence added from itself A LOT! Reading comprehension, rich guy, reading comprehension! Or wait, what am I saying. It's fine like this. Don't improve it more so that I can sabot... I mean "immerse" myself in them when we wanna play Terminator 1.https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forum...ilies/wink.png "In solo adventures the rules are more like guidelines... The guide's philosophy is simple: It's YOUR game, so you make the rules." ~ The same AI Woman.
- Podcast #3: For experts, with more examples than explanations. AHMAHGAWD! This AI is already more advanced than I originally thought. It actually used Freeform Association! The AI woman picked 4 random words and the AI guy interpreted them while not straying from my FFA example and turned my example into a better story than I did... :/ Someone really should pour some water on these things!
EDIT: Now the links go to my blog. Feel free to comment in the entries. Any kind of criticism is welcome.
Now the podcast links go to my blog. Feel free to comment in the entries. Any kind of criticism is welcome.
NEW!: Solo Guide A.I. Podcasts continued.
Podcast #4: For Beginner GM Approach. Sleazy bastids now trying to bribe me out of the resistance by using flattery! HA! Just wait when I find out how to remove the batteries. (Shhh, don't tell 'em but it might take a while. I'm too old for this sheet). Anyway, let's get back to the topic at hand. Join me as our idgits enlighten us on the GM Approach to solo play by starting small as I suggested in the guide.
Podcast #5: For Intermediate GM Approach. Let's see, hmm. This time they added FGU usage in it probably because I fed it GM Approach & Exercises from the blog... You know what they say, don't send a machine while you can do it with the superior race = people. But man, I must give credit to it where credit is due. Anyway, I can't call them idgits this time because they actually made a good job.
Well, today's limit is reached so I'll let ya'll discovering what did our artificial idgits tell about my guide. I must say, I didn't expect this level of professionalism from a machine...
Solo Guide A.I. Podcasts continued.
Excerpt from the podcast # 5 - GM Approach 2 (This wasn't in the guide!)
On Conflict:
It invented a term called "Nested Conflict". (As if I couldn't do it myself, PAH!)
Lemme explain: At 9:01
+ Okay, so you said there are even more types of conflict.
- We've also got character versus supernatural, character versus fate or God, and even character versus machine.
+ Wow.
- And the cool thing is these conflicts don't always have to exist in isolation.
+ Oh, really?
- They can be what the guide [DOES NOT!!] calls nested within each other.
- Yeah, creating even more complex and layered scenarios nested conflicts.
+ I'm not sure I follow. Can you give me an example of what that might look like in a solo game?
- Sure. Let's say your PC has this like deep seated fear of heights. Okay. That's character versus self, right? But now imagine they have to scale this treacherous mountain to retrieve a powerful artifact. Okay. So that's character versus environment, right?
+ Exactly.
- So their inner struggle with their phobia, it plays out against the backdrop of this dangerous climb created a multi-layered and like emotionally charged experience.
+ That's a great way to add depth to your solo gameplay.
Just... wow!
EDIT:
Inaccuracy: 11:43: Scaling Enemy Numbers for Randomization.
It said I suggested PC "level" x 1d4, etc enemies. But it should've been PC "NUMBERS"
As in, 2 PCs x 1d4 enemies.
EDIT: Podcast #2: For intermediate players.
I was looking for ways to procrastinate just to keep myself away from those boring 5e combat rules again (man, I missed 3.5ed) so I decided to divide this podcast into smaller chunks. Life is too short to listen to 40 mins podcasts, anyway.
PART 1 - Starters PART 2 - Intermediate Methods PART 3 - Extra Tips & Exploration PART 4 - RP & Combat PART 5 0:01 - Money money?
1:36 - Using Campaign Setting Guides
2:08 - No single right way to play solo
3:14 - Experimentation
3:32 - Kickstart your opening scene
3:54 - Core Gameplay Loop
4:20 - Yes / No Questions
4:30 - Freeform Association
5:22 - Oracle(Where YOU take the reins)
& Interpretation
6:54 - Play
7:08 - Recap So far...
7:24 - There's more to deepen your narrative
7:44 - Six key elements for game story mechanics
8:30 - Conflict
8:46 - Action - Reaction Chain
9:04 - Consequences
9:24 - So called "Example" the AI gave... tsk!
9:48 - Resolving Conflict
10:06 - The Last Recap0:01 - How to handle Conflict (Expecting the Unexpected)
0:51 - Mastering The Art of Questions
2:41 - Going back to Freeform Association (The secret weapon of Soloing)
3:28 - When the words don't fit
3:55 - An FFA "example" from this AI gal's so called "solo game" (Pah! I'd do it better!)
5:22 - Deeper Dive to Oracle
6:14 - Some types of Oracles (Making it your own)
7:08 - "Maybe" answer in the Oracle (The Wild Card)
7:37 - Back to Interpretation
8:10 - Context (Fitting the content into the narrative)
8:38 - So called "unexpected interpretation" in a game from this AI gal. AGAIN! Liar liar, pants on fire!
9:52 - The Flow (Chaining Scenes)
10:17 - Ending a Session: Cliffhangers (It blended plot twists into this...)
11:11 - Storyellers (Freedom & Flexibility)0:01 - Extra Tips (The AI titles it as Odds & Ends. Spoiler: I NEVER SAID IT!!)
0:11 - Play the "J.U.I.C.Y" Bits (LOL)
0:34 - Cheating (She called my approach "liberating" ^^ Is romance blossoming in between two people of different worlds? But no, no! I couldn't).
1:48 - Exploration (Let the world unfold organically)
3:22 - Using randomization in exploration (G.U.A.R.D.S method of Loot Goblin mixed with my obstacle creation methods)
4:48 - Obstacle Creation (This is what I meant by "Your choices TRULY matter unlike in video games)
5:52 - Using Contrast in Exploration
6:21 - Environmental Storytelling (From a draft version of the article)
7:10 - Fog of War
7:52 - Hex-crawling0:01 - Roleplaying In Solo RPGs (yeah, it's a thing! :D)
1:18 - Journaling (It can also be a Tactics Book of a General rather than Dear Diary!)
1:40 - What would my character do? (They made a great point... :S)
3:28 - Combat (Not the full guide, just an intro. Full Combat Podcasts will come after the modules are released)
5:34 - Playing the enemy realistically (Based on their personality & goals)
6:24 - Tools & Resources for combat
6:38 - VTTs
7:25 - Cheating. Again. ^^ In depth. (Venturing into forbidden territory, says the AI man)
10:21 - Advanced Techniques (She called me "passionate" about my guide... MUST... RESIST!)
11:24 - Themes (Good artists copy, great artists steal)Itsy Bitsy Recap
Feel free to comment on these idgits' conversation.
MODULE ADDENDUM: SOLO CHEAT RUNS Cheating in Solo Play in the comments.
If you want to vent off by using above methods in a more law breaker style, there are some tips for that too;
# Godlike PC /SUPER-SAIYAN mode on
# Immortal PC /IDKFA
# All-Knowing PC /There is No Spoon
Note: I also changed the layout of Deep Dive section a bit.
MODULE ADDENDUM: HOW TO USE THEMES? Thematic Word Table for Plots and Characters in the comments.
ADDED TO RESOURCES:
Thematic Muses For Everyone - S for Story (w/ methods)
You can find the methods for different player types, including tables for gamblers to roll with the examples from Apprentice -> The Quest -> Journey -> Wizardry themes.
I asked AI to criticize my guide to improve it. TL;DR Central point in the entire criticism is lack of examples. Which motivates me for adding a workbook section somewhere (I have only 1 custom page left to spare before the limit). Aaand it's gone: Solo Playground - Workbook
Self Criticism by AI
If you have questions or want to read or hear about any subject in the solo guide, please write in here or in the blog post and I'll add it to the guide.
Workbook will be the practical side of the guide with examples and some fun challenges.
ADDED TO DEEP DIVE: Environmental Storytelling in Solo RPGs
Aaand planned storytelling part of deep dive part now finished, with it, main part of the guide also finished except for 1 Oracle & 1 Supplement reviews.
Then I will check the guide for proof reading one last time before releasing it.
See you in combat guide, dear dreamers.
FINALLY FINISHED THE SOLO GUIDE.MOD v1.
Some things that I wanted to add are missing because I couldn't figure them out yet. But almost everything in the Blog is in here with tables and all.
Enjoy!
See you on the Combat Guide...
ADDED TO: Theater of Mind in Combat
# RESOURCE
Critical Flavor by Draxtonis: https://forge.fantasygrounds.com/shop/items/2238/view Critical Flavor adds immersive, weapon-specific critical hit tables that bring your combat scenes to life. Each table contains cinematic, narrative-rich descriptions tailored to the weapon used.
Critical Flavor - Spells by Draxtonis: https://forge.fantasygrounds.com/shop/items/2242/view It brings your magical arsenal to life with dynamic, descriptive narration
Hey folks,
Unfortunately, I have bad news.
Earthquakes keep happening here for a while and I can't focus anything at all because of it.
I'll have to take a break until I hear the good news from earthquake wizards, also anything good from economy wizards wouldn't hurt.
When I come back, I'll finish Combat Guide Module but I decided that I won't add the main module entries into the Blog anymore. So, Class Guides will be exclusive to the module.
The blog will contain workbooks and real plays, etc.
Sorry to disappoint.
Your friendly neighborhood Soloist,
Tempered7.
I didn't wanna take my break before I drop one last treat so here it is:
ADDED TO VIDEO EXAMPLES.
Shadowdark Solo Session Zero: Building the World by That's How I Role
This video is about how to build your world using Shadowdark PnP! It's played on a Hex Map. You can do what he did for preparation in seconds with FGU.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5NI...RsztqT&index=1
ShadowDark Solo Session One: Hunting the Hunter by That's How I Role
The adventure begins! Now that we have the world, settlement, NPCs, and adventure, it is time to play.
Note: Above one and this video are in the same series playlist, I just separated them in case you want to skip to gameplay.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PA6i...RsztqT&index=5
See you later.
Good Day Tempered7 :)
Here is hoping your world stops shaking so much! Be safe out there! :)
Thank you :) Nothing more than 6.x for now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bonkon
Sleep deprivation from night watch had my seismic arse detect aftershocks now. :D
When I come back, I'll finish the class combat guides.
You too be safe!
UPDATE ABOUT THE COMBAT GUIDE MODULE:
I came back to continue finishing the module. At the moment, I'm coding and testing couple of new solo variant feats and after I shook off my initial fails it's going great. It's downhill from here. Notes on usage for automation added within feat entries where applicable.
As to articles. I took the liberty of adding some things into existing entries that didn't fit into the blog. They're all listed in the "What's New" entry. I just wanted to list below for tracking.
# Following will not be in the Blog
- Class Build Options & Stratagems: Half the descriptions of all 2014 (sub)classes are done. Fighter build/stratagem template (based on the basics, foundations, theory) is ready to be filled. (I'm relearning as I code the feats which sparks many ideas for new stratagems and the categorizations for them. Then I'll move on to fighter subclasses. I'll use the template for other classes too for consistency.
- Solo Char-gen Strategy: This is a list of 8 short steps to guide you through the Solo Char Gen. It is generalized enough to promote self-sufficiency.
- Modifying Your Build to Fit Solo Play: This is about some ways for both in and outside of the ruleset to foolproof your build. Also what to avoid.
- On META: I couldn't fit anything useful about it into the blog, my bad. This is meta knowledge about meta builds in 2014 5E rules. As in, which books contain what meta subclasses/mechanics (feats, spells), etc.
- Know Thyself > Solo Player / Solo GM Types (and advice for each): This list goes as a ladder to climb in your Solo career. Not to be taken seriously, though, it's just my view of it, not anything scientific. ;)
- Know Thyself > Know Thine Character (and under each class): Class types based on mechanics, group roles, combat roles, capabilities, etc.
- Zone of Control: This one kept getting edited but the latest version is almost finished (only short info on Flying creatures left).
- Combat Roles: Hybrid (And multiclassing): I know "hybrid" doesn't always mean multi-class, that's why it now has more info in it.
- Lack of Group Dynamics: 2 New solutions
- Practice of Solo Combat: This category includes a main topic, then "Fight Based On... Trilogy"; 1) Inspiration, 2) Math, 3) Conversion (my invention of basing Theater of Mind on mechanics descriptions. I hope I can put it into words, I'm saving it for last.)
- Experimental Reading of Combat Rules: This is what I'm talking about when I say "Conversion" (ToM based on mechanics). It can be expressed in words so you can record your practice in text / audio.
- On Bestiary in Solo Combat: Since there's already a tactics guide for all monsters for 2014 rules in the web, I'll just generalize it and add the most troublesome monsters based on what they can do to each type of class.
- Usage of Mythic GM Emulator in Combat: Some ways to use Mythic GME for combat only (except what'S in the below two). This is NOT a substitution for Mythic itself, so in order to understand this article, you'll need Mythic GME. Same as with the below two.
- Mythic & Storytelling as Safety Net: This is about a fallback option in case you're attached to your character and things are really going down. I'm at the process of coding the old feats from "Solo Play Guide" so I will give a material solution in addition to methods.
- APPENDIX 2: Context of the Enemy > Randomizing Monster Goals & Tactics: This will be mostly about determining and playing out Context of the Enemy (Objectives, Considerations, Story).
- Usage of Monster AI in The Adventurer's Toolbox 2: This is somewhat easier method than using Mythic but it is also restricting. This is also NOT a substitution for the module. I will only show where, when and how to use it. It will NOT include the content of the Monster AI.
- FAQ: I neglected this one to first finish everything else, then come back to it.
NOTE: Build Options are not builds. You can use the info there to build your own Solo PC. I will create a level 1 solo character (Fighter) for demonstration and add it to Solo Combat Hub after I finished the module. If I can find time, I'll also level it up and explain different paths that a soloist can take.