Fantasy Grounds Prep Less. Play More.
At last, Creative Process is our subject. Every topic I discussed so far was for the Player Approach which is the default mode of Solo Play if you want to quickly jump into action. Later on, as your experience increases, you can try GM Approach to start your sessions to learn about Game Mastery bit by bit. You will NOT have to create a whole world, just a piece of it to fit your PC in. This can even be a good practice if you want to start GMing for groups. # Creative Process ...
Updated August 17th, 2024 at 16:20 by Tempered7
I discussed the first way of exploration in Part I. It is for new players who want to discover a setting that they don't know anything about. But if you want to create your own setting as the story unfolds, there are tips & tricks for it, too. But first, let's define "Exploration." # What to Explore? "Exploration, noun: A careful systematic search." But search for what? When talking about exploration, don't just think a wilderness map, ...
Updated August 18th, 2024 at 19:09 by Tempered7
In Mechanics of Game Story, I briefly mentioned which elements of game story you can use to create an exciting flow for your scenes. Now, let's expand on it. # WHY "It all starts with a desire. A desire to have..." Your PC's goals are your goals as the sole player in the solo game world. But just a PC trying to achieve a goal does not CREATE enough material for a STORY. When you add NPC goals that intermingle with PC's goals, you can create more INTERACTION. ...
Updated August 17th, 2024 at 18:29 by Tempered7
For now, I'll end this guide with video examples of Solo Play from all over Youtube. Each one of them are part of a series, and each episode consists of 1 or 2 scenes. Mostly 20-40 minutes long. EDIT: I left the playlist links under videos if available. The Arcane Library's SoloDark Episode 1: Aberrant Attack Note: Good blend of narration of dialogues & speaking in character, excellent question choices for flow, and perfect incorporation of back story into combat at ...
Updated August 13th, 2024 at 21:17 by Tempered7
I'm not gonna say don't cheat, it's up to you. It's YOUR game, YOUR rules. BUT... Cheating only steals from your fun in the long run. If you still wanna do it: Although, all game rules give you a foundation to set your experience upon to keep things balanced, at least bend or break these rules in Solo Play with a touch on the Law side of things. # Godlike PC * If your dream is to play a **godlike** character and cheese combat encounters, at least give it a background ...
Updated August 13th, 2024 at 10:31 by Tempered7