Category Archives: session report

The Undying Sea: Playtest 01

Posted on February 10, 2024 by Joseph

Remember that project I mentioned earlier called “Dead in the Water” ? Well, it’s now called The Undying Sea and I ran the first playtest this afternoon and it went pretty great. The Undying Sea is built on Chris McDowall’s … Continue reading →

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Solo RPG Playtest #98-100

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Joseph

Seriously, there have been so, so many playtests. But I think we’re there. #98 – Enfys Meet Enfys, a herder trained by a hunter, armed with an axe! In the tavern she heard of the Lapis Scarab, and strode out … Continue reading →

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Solo RPG Playtest #9-10

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Joseph

We are getting very close to a finished product here folks! #9 Valient Vieno Meet Vieno, a farmer trained by a traveling musician, afflicted by a fatal illness. He heard tell of the White Book of the Gently Healing Hand, … Continue reading →

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Solo RPG Playtest #7-8

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Joseph

I added in a mechanic to negotiate with a foe (and possibly recruit them) and to sneak past a foe to avoid any confrontation. #7 Victorious Vanja Meet Vanja, a farmer trained by a beggar, equipped with old knives and … Continue reading →

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Solo RPG Playtests #4-6

Posted on January 28, 2023 by Joseph

Several more summaries… #4 Doomed Thief Meet Beren, daughter of murdered merchants and trained by a thief. At the tavern she heard tell of the Fabulous Ruby Nose of Nojj Dol Min, and charmed her way out of the bar … Continue reading →

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Solo RPG Playtest #3

Posted on January 25, 2023 by Joseph

Tonight’s test only took about 20 minutes and showed me a few gaps in the system, and an imbalance in combat. Perfect Hunter Meet Hadyn, daughter of fishers and trained by a hunter in the way of the bow. At … Continue reading →

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Solo RPG Playtest #2

Posted on January 23, 2023 by Joseph

After refining a few tables and adding an encounter, I ran a new adventure with the Solo RPG. Again, it played for about 30 minutes, and conjured up a lot of exciting imagery for me. Soldier of Fortune Meet Jothi, … Continue reading →

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Solo RPG Playtest #1

Posted on January 22, 2023 by Joseph

My current top secret project is a solo fantasy RPG! You get to play as a classic pulp Sword & Sorcery adventurer, like Conan, Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser, or Elric. The game is structured to play out the standard … Continue reading →

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One-Shot: “Drowning in Gold” (homebrew)

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Joseph

My daughter came home yesterday and immediately demanded we play D&D. Since the last campaign was over, I grabbed my notes for 13 Dungeons and had her roll up a character using my homebrew system. Three minutes later, she had … Continue reading →

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Quest for the Forest Gems: Session #5

Posted on September 5, 2021 by Joseph

Can’t stop, won’t stop. My daughter insisted we complete her campaign! Play time: 1 hour Characters: Rose the Druid (2) Homeward Bound Rose the Druid slept the night in Fang Castle, and in the morning Bella made pancakes. With the … Continue reading →

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