I think it's cool that publishers continue to explore solo rules for games. It's a great way to learn systems and play by yourself when you can't play with friends.
Yes, people have been playing TTRPG solo for so long and it is now becoming more popular for the reasons you stated. For me it is more about time. My life schedule is a bit crazy and I can't commit to a regular game. Solo allows me to play when I have a break in my schedule.
I saw those two heroic abilities after I created my own character, but I didn’t know that I can choose one of them on top of the heroic ability I already have that’s pretty cool
Only if you are not a Mage, they only get one heroic ability. These are two that will really help you PC in the game and will not make them super heroes.
I have seen that game but never played it. With all the games on the market sometimes we are not really creating anything new just recycling rules from other games. I am really happy to read your comments and that you are enjoying the videos I did for Dragonbane.
Great video, and I wish more solo rules had adventures ready to run included - it seems like a lot of work converting combat and encounters for a ruleset you haven't used yet, where as being able to run through a couple of things first makes way more sense.
I agree, the small adventures they have included are nice to have so we can play the game. I like how they talked about combat and you should really think about ways to avoid it. Great advise for anyone playing solo.
Brilliant overview, thank you. The only solo rules I've used were for The One Ring and I thought they were great. This effort seems even better. I haven't received my box set yet (thanks Amazon) but I'm hoping to find a printed copy of these rules in the set.
The one thing that I didn't like about the One Ring was the fact that the solo rules were only a PDF. They still have not printed them and that kinda sucks. They did include them in the the box set for Dragonbane. They are different from the One Ring but they work for the game. Glad you enjoyed the video.
That is awesome I am still waiting on my copy to be shipped. I am sure it it going to take time to get them all out to backers is was a very successful KS.
It was part of the latest beta update release from Drive Thru RPG. If you are not getting the beta releases then contact Free League and let them know so it can be corrected.
Hi, thanks for the informative video! I’m thinking of buying this boxset for solo play. I’m not very experienced in solo rpgs so the solo rules seem a great addition. The boxset comes with many premade adventures. Do you think those premade adventures are playable solo with the solo rules or are they made specifically for dm role playing? Also the bestiary seems pretty small. Do you need to use different books from other systems to create different monsters to combat?
Thank you for watching the video and commenting. The adventures were written to be run by a GM but that does not mean you can't run them solo. If you are running one PC with the solo rules you will need to make some adjustments. I normally read the adventure first and take some notes. Than put it away for a few months then play it using my notes, I find that helps with any of the information that I read that was meant for the GM. Yes the bestiary is small around 15 creatures. I am sure they will be adding more in the future. This game has been around since the 80's so I am sure we will see lots of other books for it. I don't make up monsters using other resources. I will just use stats from the rules and just make the creature work. I recently reviewed Tome of Adventure Design and it has a really detail way of creating creatures. I might give that a try with these rules. I hope this information answers your questions.
If you’d compare Dragonbane with other systems for fantasy solo rpg, which would you recommend for a relative newcomer? I’m choosing between D&D with solo supplements, Dragonbane, Forbidden Lands, Mörk Borg, Symbaroum? Maybe some interesting ones I’m missing? I like to have nice visuals of the world and bestiary such as in D&D and Dragonbane. Thanks again!
@@JoeToep-ow6bz Each of the systems you mentioned are different and offer different gaming experiences. I am leaning more towards Dragonbane for solo gaming because of the way the game mechanics are set up. Forbidden Lands is more about exploring on a map and they will be releasing solo rules in the next book release. Mork Borg is a game I really enjoy solo and there is an amazing solo supplement out for it. Symbaroum is the one game that I will be running solo soon. I backed Shadowdark and will be using those rules to run the 5E version of the game. It was not designed for sole but people have put out supplements for it, I have not liked them. If you are looking for rules lite so you can tell a narrative story check out my video on Into The Odd. Lite rule system with an awesome Luck rule that makes playing solo fun. In the end you need to decide if you want rules lite so you can tell more story or something a bit more crunchy so you can roll more dice. I lean more rules lite but that is just me.
Thank goodness this video reminded me to go snag the quick start. I am interested in it, but need to gloss over it first. The duck peeps really stand out. Especially since my Friday gaming group ran into a duck with a knife.... which has become a running joke for us.
@@solitaryrpg our DWAK has a wife.... a mallard with a mallet. He is estranged from her...she is quite abusive it seems. His part in our Tiny Dungeon adventures has been hilarious.
I and so many others pleaded for more creatures in the game and they wrote 16 monsters. We also pleaded for the solo rules to go in the rule book and they didn't. Free League seem to have this fetish for pretty baubles, cards, standees, and maps yet a super thin rule book, with many absentees like maritime rules, castles, dungeoneering and hex crawl rules. Overall I was rather disappointed. If we don't get more substance, I won't be investing more in this game.
I would like to think that they have a plan to release more content for the game in the future. It would be silly if they didn't and I am sure this will include more encounters and other ways to play the game. They recently just released some new material for Twilight 2K to include city fights. Lets give them some time and see what they have planned. For right now I am just going to enjoy what they have released.
I think it's cool that publishers continue to explore solo rules for games. It's a great way to learn systems and play by yourself when you can't play with friends.
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Yes, people have been playing TTRPG solo for so long and it is now becoming more popular for the reasons you stated. For me it is more about time. My life schedule is a bit crazy and I can't commit to a regular game. Solo allows me to play when I have a break in my schedule.
@@solitaryrpg this!
The box set has the solo rules! I want it sooo bad, but I need to wait until next month.
Thank you for this video!
It is a great box set you will be happy with that purchase.
I saw those two heroic abilities after I created my own character, but I didn’t know that I can choose one of them on top of the heroic ability I already have that’s pretty cool
Only if you are not a Mage, they only get one heroic ability. These are two that will really help you PC in the game and will not make them super heroes.
@@solitaryrpggot it thanks
15:54 Makes me think warmly about Nova Aetas Renaissance's Horologium that can be represented as 2d6 counter, preferably with separate dice.
I have seen that game but never played it. With all the games on the market sometimes we are not really creating anything new just recycling rules from other games. I am really happy to read your comments and that you are enjoying the videos I did for Dragonbane.
Great video, and I wish more solo rules had adventures ready to run included - it seems like a lot of work converting combat and encounters for a ruleset you haven't used yet, where as being able to run through a couple of things first makes way more sense.
I agree, the small adventures they have included are nice to have so we can play the game. I like how they talked about combat and you should really think about ways to avoid it. Great advise for anyone playing solo.
I like the approach with these solo rules.
It really works out well
They did a lot better on these solo rules than they did for Twilight 2000.
Brilliant overview, thank you. The only solo rules I've used were for The One Ring and I thought they were great. This effort seems even better. I haven't received my box set yet (thanks Amazon) but I'm hoping to find a printed copy of these rules in the set.
The one thing that I didn't like about the One Ring was the fact that the solo rules were only a PDF. They still have not printed them and that kinda sucks. They did include them in the the box set for Dragonbane. They are different from the One Ring but they work for the game. Glad you enjoyed the video.
Thanks for the review as always, I will watch this as soon as I finished work haha
I hope you enjoy the video have a great weekend
@@solitaryrpg thank you! You too my friend!
0:26 I just got my copy of Dragonbane and the Solo campaign was provided as a printed document in the box 😁
That is awesome I am still waiting on my copy to be shipped. I am sure it it going to take time to get them all out to backers is was a very successful KS.
I emailed them yesterday, and they said the solo rules will be included in the box!!
Yes they have stated that and it is good news. I am working on a solo play through series and can't wait to share the videos.
@@solitaryrpg yay can't wait to watch them!
Awesome really enjoy your videos, sharing! My solo campaign is going to smooth
I saw a recent video of you doing some prep work with a drawing. It was amazing.
@@solitaryrpgthis system really gives my inspiration to draw for some reason
@@wilonascave I am really liking what they created. Thank You for sharing the video on FB, You Rock
@@solitaryrpg oh, I shared it in more places than that - good work
@@wilonascave Thank you for sharing it means a lot to me.
I backed the KS but I was a late backer.
Where are the Solo Rules for Dragonbane? Were they their own release or part of another PDF?
It was part of the latest beta update release from Drive Thru RPG. If you are not getting the beta releases then contact Free League and let them know so it can be corrected.
They said it will be a printed booklet for Solo Rules included in the box set.
I saw that the other day when I was reading the updated core rules. This will make the game more appealing when it goes to retail.
Hi, thanks for the informative video! I’m thinking of buying this boxset for solo play. I’m not very experienced in solo rpgs so the solo rules seem a great addition. The boxset comes with many premade adventures. Do you think those premade adventures are playable solo with the solo rules or are they made specifically for dm role playing? Also the bestiary seems pretty small. Do you need to use different books from other systems to create different monsters to combat?
Thank you for watching the video and commenting. The adventures were written to be run by a GM but that does not mean you can't run them solo. If you are running one PC with the solo rules you will need to make some adjustments. I normally read the adventure first and take some notes. Than put it away for a few months then play it using my notes, I find that helps with any of the information that I read that was meant for the GM. Yes the bestiary is small around 15 creatures. I am sure they will be adding more in the future. This game has been around since the 80's so I am sure we will see lots of other books for it. I don't make up monsters using other resources. I will just use stats from the rules and just make the creature work. I recently reviewed Tome of Adventure Design and it has a really detail way of creating creatures. I might give that a try with these rules. I hope this information answers your questions.
Thanks a lot for your detailed answer!
If you’d compare Dragonbane with other systems for fantasy solo rpg, which would you recommend for a relative newcomer? I’m choosing between D&D with solo supplements, Dragonbane, Forbidden Lands, Mörk Borg, Symbaroum? Maybe some interesting ones I’m missing? I like to have nice visuals of the world and bestiary such as in D&D and Dragonbane. Thanks again!
@@JoeToep-ow6bz Each of the systems you mentioned are different and offer different gaming experiences. I am leaning more towards Dragonbane for solo gaming because of the way the game mechanics are set up. Forbidden Lands is more about exploring on a map and they will be releasing solo rules in the next book release. Mork Borg is a game I really enjoy solo and there is an amazing solo supplement out for it. Symbaroum is the one game that I will be running solo soon. I backed Shadowdark and will be using those rules to run the 5E version of the game. It was not designed for sole but people have put out supplements for it, I have not liked them. If you are looking for rules lite so you can tell a narrative story check out my video on Into The Odd. Lite rule system with an awesome Luck rule that makes playing solo fun. In the end you need to decide if you want rules lite so you can tell more story or something a bit more crunchy so you can roll more dice. I lean more rules lite but that is just me.
Thank goodness this video reminded me to go snag the quick start. I am interested in it, but need to gloss over it first. The duck peeps really stand out. Especially since my Friday gaming group ran into a duck with a knife.... which has become a running joke for us.
You are going to like these rules, easy to read and not complicated at all. Now I want to add a duck with a knife in my next adventure. LOL
@@solitaryrpg our DWAK has a wife.... a mallard with a mallet. He is estranged from her...she is quite abusive it seems. His part in our Tiny Dungeon adventures has been hilarious.
@@malchitos A mallard with a mallet that is awesome. Sounds like a fun adventure
@@solitaryrpg it's pretty random. We experiment alot with Gm-less or CO-OP gaming.
I and so many others pleaded for more creatures in the game and they wrote 16 monsters. We also pleaded for the solo rules to go in the rule book and they didn't. Free League seem to have this fetish for pretty baubles, cards, standees, and maps yet a super thin rule book, with many absentees like maritime rules, castles, dungeoneering and hex crawl rules. Overall I was rather disappointed.
If we don't get more substance, I won't be investing more in this game.
I would like to think that they have a plan to release more content for the game in the future. It would be silly if they didn't and I am sure this will include more encounters and other ways to play the game. They recently just released some new material for Twilight 2K to include city fights. Lets give them some time and see what they have planned. For right now I am just going to enjoy what they have released.