I know this feeling very well. I've spent more time gathering materials and thinking about my perfect system than i've actually spent playing. this is a good video on how to fix that issue
I caught myself when I was facing the same problem. Overly complicated systems, tables and other dependencies distance us from the most important thing: the adventure and fun. Simple d6 and imagination is the best guide in solo rpg.
This was so helpful in reminding me not to get so hung up on so much and just start playing. I’m always searching for the perfect this or that and then I sometimes just don’t get started at all. Thank you!
This is the best video I have seen on this. Been meaning to solo play for ages and never started because it’s too hard. This is a simple way to start and I can’t wait to get into it! Thanks!
Fantastic! This was essentially how I introduced my kid to RPGs at a young age. Ask lots of questions and a D6 Yes/No resolution. Really don't need much more than that!
This. For me, this exact thing has killed more games than it has started. This should be mandatory viewing for everyone thinking of trying solo gaming, this explains so much and why system, tables, charts, prompts, etc are all extra and not really needed to play.
@@CavernadoLekkis I have returned to this video repeatedly as a point of inspiration when I am paralyzed and unable to get my game going again. This is such a great a video.
Your channel is fantastic. I have learned so much from your work. I also really dig that intro graphic. I love what you did here. I'm going to do this tonight. I waste too much time thinking about playing but not actually playing. I was thinking of the perplexing ruins one page adventure and one page dungeon, and then you brought them out! So good!
Hey, this was a great video! Thanks for making it. I definitely think a lot of people are overthinking it when they first get into Solo RPGs and showing how easy it is to do with minimal resources is a great way to help others out. I look forward to watching more of your channel :)
This is such a nice fun way to play! I have so many tables and books that look amazing but yes, i definitely get hung up on what to actually use when playing. Thank you for this video!
A great video. It shows how important it is to get into playing quick. I recognized that I need a very light system and little to zero preparation. Then I start without "thinking" too much. Thank you for this video!
Excellent video, and great advice. I may need to watch this regularly to remind myself to just start playing! I have amassed to much solo stuff and I wish I hadn't. It's nice to have them, but I am always worried about "playing wrong".
I just l played through assasins creed mirage without the compass and it was so different to my usual AC experience, I actually had to look at the map in a human way. Go up this road, turn there, take that turn etc... Put my into the world so much more than mindlessly following arrows.
I stuck not only starting missing but with characters creation too. To many variables, too many possible, and choose one or roll for one fill always as a bad decision. And I hate too have to roll many time before actually play ( even if I stuck in what will happen). Once more rolling made me fill like how no I don’t like this one for any result). Yes I particularly a pain, sorry, thanks for your attempt to help.
What system do you use? Character creation is more related to the ruleset rather than the Solo procedure. As I said in the video, keep it simple. Think about what character (or characters) you want to play. What are their motivations? What do they want to achieve? You don't need to roll for that; you can just decide. Feel free to reach out to me if you need support!
@@CavernadoLekkis too many. I’m tired to even try to learn new one. For supers I tried official marvel and dc books of every kind they did (except the new Batman one), for other system I red super, tiny super, truth and justice and so much more. I tried Star Trek, both iterations for dr who, two different system for Star Wars. In fantasy dND 3.5, warhamler quest (nit a rog but close). In pulp I tried many system too. And their was system I buy every books and didn’t play with like call of Cthulhu. I get ride of the books with times, still trying some in paper or digital. Give the paper one to when I was in my previous library too créât a shelf. And for the new one I just erase it of my system and move on to the next. Plus I tried so many time to create a system with various incarnation and thematic but failed and erased them each time.
I am included in that group. I’ve struggled to play anything for the last six-eight months. I just decided this week to say screw it and start a ShadowDark solo game.
I like this minimal approach with less between your imagination & the game. Get some inspiration, some ideas an go with your imagination! After all, these are worlds & games of imagination.
@@CavernadoLekkis Whatever sparks the immersion for you. But I like that you showed that they aren't required which most videos out there assume that they are. You came up with quick d6 tables on the fly from your noggin.
If I can make a suggestion. Don't worry about picking a "system." What world do you want to play in or what genre are you in the mood for? To borrow from FKR, start with the World, Play the World not the rules. Another way to say it would be, let the rules flow from the world.
I know this feeling very well. I've spent more time gathering materials and thinking about my perfect system than i've actually spent playing. this is a good video on how to fix that issue
We all do the same. 😅
I'm glad you liked the video!
This is a great video of how to ask questions. As Chris McDowall of Bastionland says: Asking questions is essential for RPGs.
i see you all over the web where i frequent. are you my brother?
@@adam_orkcol well, hello Orkcol!
Look who is here!😂
I caught myself when I was facing the same problem. Overly complicated systems, tables and other dependencies distance us from the most important thing: the adventure and fun. Simple d6 and imagination is the best guide in solo rpg.
This was so helpful in reminding me not to get so hung up on so much and just start playing. I’m always searching for the perfect this or that and then I sometimes just don’t get started at all.
Thank you!
You are welcome!
Thanks for watching! 😃
This is the best video I have seen on this.
Been meaning to solo play for ages and never started because it’s too hard. This is a simple way to start and I can’t wait to get into it!
Thanks!
@@wired_ape I'm glad you liked it.
Good luck on your solo session! 😃
Great video. Shared it on my discord. This kind of thing is so useful for those getting started. Thanks.
@@CastleGrief Thanks! I'm glad you liked it! 😃
Nice tips!
"very boring adventure" LOL!!!
Thanks for the video!
Im glad you like it!
It was boring at the beginning without encounters.
@@CavernadoLekkis But after lessons learned "by playing" it's an easy fix.
Fantastic! This was essentially how I introduced my kid to RPGs at a young age. Ask lots of questions and a D6 Yes/No resolution. Really don't need much more than that!
I'm glad you liked it! 😃
This.
For me, this exact thing has killed more games than it has started. This should be mandatory viewing for everyone thinking of trying solo gaming, this explains so much and why system, tables, charts, prompts, etc are all extra and not really needed to play.
I posted this video over on Reddit's solo_roleplaying channel, hope you don't mind!
@mattjackson feel free to share!
I'm glad you liked it!
@@CavernadoLekkis I have returned to this video repeatedly as a point of inspiration when I am paralyzed and unable to get my game going again. This is such a great a video.
@mattjackson I am happy to read this!!!
I miss your videos! When will you make more videos?
@ I seem to have lost my muse unfortunately and struggle to focus enough to play the games I love. Perhaps some day...
Your channel is fantastic. I have learned so much from your work. I also really dig that intro graphic. I love what you did here. I'm going to do this tonight. I waste too much time thinking about playing but not actually playing. I was thinking of the perplexing ruins one page adventure and one page dungeon, and then you brought them out! So good!
I appreciate the kind words!
It is very satisfying to read this! 😊
Thanks! Have a great game! 🎲
@@CavernadoLekkis I did it! I played a session of ICRPG and also played a session using tiny d6! Thanks for the inspiration!
@@simontemplar3359 Awesome!!!
Hey, this was a great video! Thanks for making it. I definitely think a lot of people are overthinking it when they first get into Solo RPGs and showing how easy it is to do with minimal resources is a great way to help others out. I look forward to watching more of your channel :)
I'm glad you liked it!
Thanks for watching! 😃
This is such a nice fun way to play! I have so many tables and books that look amazing but yes, i definitely get hung up on what to actually use when playing. Thank you for this video!
Less books = More game time! 😅
Thanks for watching!
A great video. It shows how important it is to get into playing quick. I recognized that I need a very light system and little to zero preparation. Then I start without "thinking" too much. Thank you for this video!
You're welcome! I hope you find a good system that works for you!
@@CavernadoLekkis yes. I try true-d6 from nerdura games. Maybe you can do a review of this system?
I don’t know this one, but I will check it out!
Excellent video, and great advice. I may need to watch this regularly to remind myself to just start playing! I have amassed to much solo stuff and I wish I hadn't. It's nice to have them, but I am always worried about "playing wrong".
I'm glad you liked it.
Of course, these solo games have rules and so on, but the only way you're playing wrong is if you're not having fun.
Thank you for making this video.
You are welcome! 😃
Easy simple is very good adventure.
Thanks! 😃
Good advice and example
I just l played through assasins creed mirage without the compass and it was so different to my usual AC experience, I actually had to look at the map in a human way.
Go up this road, turn there, take that turn etc...
Put my into the world so much more than mindlessly following arrows.
@@AzaIndustries are you talking about the video game?
@@CavernadoLekkis yes. lol
Ok. Did not get how it fits to the video context. 😅
I stuck not only starting missing but with characters creation too. To many variables, too many possible, and choose one or roll for one fill always as a bad decision. And I hate too have to roll many time before actually play ( even if I stuck in what will happen). Once more rolling made me fill like how no I don’t like this one for any result). Yes I particularly a pain, sorry, thanks for your attempt to help.
What system do you use?
Character creation is more related to the ruleset rather than the Solo procedure.
As I said in the video, keep it simple.
Think about what character (or characters) you want to play.
What are their motivations? What do they want to achieve?
You don't need to roll for that; you can just decide.
Feel free to reach out to me if you need support!
@@CavernadoLekkis too many. I’m tired to even try to learn new one. For supers I tried official marvel and dc books of every kind they did (except the new Batman one), for other system I red super, tiny super, truth and justice and so much more. I tried Star Trek, both iterations for dr who, two different system for Star Wars. In fantasy dND 3.5, warhamler quest (nit a rog but close). In pulp I tried many system too. And their was system I buy every books and didn’t play with like call of Cthulhu. I get ride of the books with times, still trying some in paper or digital. Give the paper one to when I was in my previous library too créât a shelf. And for the new one I just erase it of my system and move on to the next. Plus I tried so many time to create a system with various incarnation and thematic but failed and erased them each time.
Analysis paralysis. Having too many choices paralyses some people.
Exactly!
I am included in that group. I’ve struggled to play anything for the last six-eight months. I just decided this week to say screw it and start a ShadowDark solo game.
@@mattjackson please do it!
Could you use this method and apply it world building, my friend?
@beyondfantasy4972 Sure, It can be done!
However, personally, I would prefer to have some tables to spark new ideas.
Can you post the link to those sheet to be used with white box?
perplexingruins.itch.io/solo-gaming-sheets
I like this minimal approach with less between your imagination & the game. Get some inspiration, some ideas an go with your imagination!
After all, these are worlds & games of imagination.
Exactly!
I prefer to have at least a few tables to spark some ideas.
@@CavernadoLekkis Whatever sparks the immersion for you. But I like that you showed that they aren't required which most videos out there assume that they are. You came up with quick d6 tables on the fly from your noggin.
Guilty!! I have a LOT of games and find it very hard to choose which ones to play and feature........ one reason why I don't upload so much
Most of us have the same problem. 🤣
If I can make a suggestion. Don't worry about picking a "system." What world do you want to play in or what genre are you in the mood for? To borrow from FKR, start with the World, Play the World not the rules. Another way to say it would be, let the rules flow from the world.