Good solo games

[overgeeked]

What oracle are you using? I've looked at this die available on Etsy, but it looks sort of like a vinyl wrap on a die, and I'm not sure how well it'd hold up.

You could probably do about the same with three Fate dice. Two of one color and one of another. The solo Fate die is yes, maybe, no. The other two are and, [blank], but. Get two +s or -s and that’s double ands or buts.

 

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

You could probably do about the same with three Fate dice. Two of one color and one of another. The solo Fate die is yes, maybe, no. The other two are and, [blank], but. Get two +s or -s and that’s double ands or buts.

Fate dice are for nerds!

 

[Autumnal]

Fate dice are for nerds!

Why, this then is nerds on, nor am I out of it.

 

[Committed Hero]

Strider mode for The One Ring works well; I have yet to try it in Moria.

 

[Autumnal]

I just learned about this today. Burning Fortress, at itch.io, is about immortal samurai wandering post-apocalyptic ruins. Check this themed oracle.

 

[overgeeked]

I think my favorite oracle so far is the simple 1d6 and the yes, and ladder. Roll an extra die if there's dis/advantage. Don't need much beyond that. Or the Yes And system that was proposed and dropped for Adventure Time. 1d6 for success/failure and one of those nerdy-ass Fate dice for a complication. Or, if you're going for something that explicitly mimics story structure, always include a twist or complication but roll for success or failure.

 

[Jahydin]

Don't play RPGs solo myself, but have a blast watching this lady try it out with various systems.

When I'm out on travel I do like to play solo dungeon crawls though. Love playing D100 Dungeon while sipping on decaf hotel coffee at night.

Edit: Just remembered, also had a lot of fun with Barbarian Prince that you can download for free here. Again, not sure if that counts.

 

[kronovan]

Fate dice are for nerds!

I'll have you know, I higly resemble that remark!

 

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

Ordered Tangled Blessings this morning. I'll do a playthrough this fall, in time for the new (magical) school year.

We'll see if I have the time for something else before then.

 

[LouisFort]

I don't agree with all of these -- I think the setting for Colostle is fantastic, but the system isn't great (you can read my playthrough here) -- but this makes me want to pick up Tangled Blessings ASAP.

After run-throughs of Thousand Year Old Vampire (loved it), Colostle (wish it was a setting for a different system) and Notorious (loved it), I'm still wrestling with what to do next, once work and family calms down enough for me to play another solo game. Still leaning toward the solo version of Castaway or one of Obvious Mimic's solo D&D adventures. I'm also tempted to pick up Be Like a Crow, Lichdom or Gentleman Bandit. (No promises that my Gentleman Bandit would actually be a good poet.)

Anyone got any experience with Tangled Blessings? Any other solo games recommendations? Also, I play slot games pretty often. I used to play card games too, but I still prefer playing with my friends; it's more fun, but I can actually play slots solo. But I can't recommend just one, because there are a lot of free slots, and I don't play one for too long, because I want to try something new. There is one site which provides information about low deposit casinos and I always check that information. It's easier for me to choose what and where to play this way and avoid something of poor quality.

I actually think Tangled Blessings is a cool game, especially if you’re into dark, mysterious, slightly gothic vibes. It's not our typical game with stats or dice rolls. It’s a journaling RPG, so it’s more about writing, introspection, and mood.