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If you prefer to read an Example of Gameplay, check "Example of a First Scene" entry, right after this one.

Meanwhile, you can watch a Video Example by "Me, Myself and Die" to see it in action. Just until 11:16 is enough to get the idea. The rest is combat rolls and more story.

NOTE: You don't have to voice-act your characters as in the video. You don't even have to use maps! I'll elaborate later in "Modes of Play" and "Roleplay Styles" ...

• At least Standard FGU to keep things in one place and save your campaign.

• An Oracle. It is a Randomized YES / NO Answer Generator. I'll provide a simple one later. But I will also explain free Mythic GM Emulator v1: https://www.pbegames.com/mythic in its own entry. And later, I'll add usage of paid, more comprehensive Oracles such as MYTHIC v2, and The Solo Adventurer's Toolbox. Both are invaluable supplements for Soloing and they deserve every penny if not more.

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Before I start to explain all the methods in detail, I thought you might want to quickly jump into action with least possible work, in the cheapest way possible. I got you covered:

5th Edition Solo Rules FGU Module - 4$

https://www.dmsguild.com/product/319...antasy-Grounds

This simple module (for D&D 5E) takes the form of a Storyboard, giving solo roleplay advice and links to tables for a range of oracles. You can output your ...

Maybe you are new to FGU or don't have any published adventure modules, yet. Or simply alone in the scene. No worries. You can learn about the software as you create your own story.

So, the first reason is when you want to play an RPG but don't have any groups to play with. But don't think SP can't be utilized for anything else.

Forever GMs who want to roleplay a Player Character (finally!) will understand what I mean. It can also be used for honing your Game Mastery skills ...

Remember those old timey "Choose Your Own Adventure" books with lots of different paths to the story and depending on your choices, you jump to a different page to learn what happens next? Solo Play is just like that, and much more, thanks to all the methods and tools available for us in todays world.

Solo RPG Play is engaging in an interactive story by using TTRPG rules and Random Content Creation Methods, in which you are both the GM and the player. And yes, it CAN be done ...