10 reasons why ShadowDark is great solo

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[@RPGFrequencies]

I love the simplicity of the oracle. I’ve used these rules with other games to make them solo and it has worked wonderfully. Another great video. Thank you!

[@vbroskas]

You have a great voice that makes listening to your review really relaxing and enjoyable!

[@GeekGamers01]

Much appreciated!

[@lone_adventurer]

Yeah you've really sold this one. It just looks so good!

[@David-su4is]

A note on Advantage on rolls and creating your character's back ground. There is a background table, and if an action (non combat) can reasonably be tied to that background you have Advantage on your roll.

[@GeekGamers01]

Thanks for pointing out that great rule!

[@JillPlusBooks]

Thank you for making this video! I just rolled up my characters to try out a Solodark campaign last night - so the helpful tips in this video have come to me just in time! :D Great video!

[@ajmunzi]

I never get tired of your reviews!

[@vigilantgamesllc]

Very concise and easily digestible points. I like this format. Thank you for the content!

[@adub_from_253]

Super helpful video (I’m brand new to RPG and solo-RPG). I also love the use of the crochet hook! (I’m a knitter myself) 😁🙌🏼

[@GeekGamers01]

Ah a knitter! Welcome! Glad you enjoyed the vid and I’d recommend checking out my most popular vids as well as the solo RPG playlist for tons more. Enjoy!

[@adub_from_253]

@@GeekGamers01 already downloaded several in preparation for a long haul flight on Thursday. 🤣💖

[@wildape3210]

I tried my first Solo RPG game session. It was a lot of fun. It took a little imagination wrangling at first but my character came "to life" after a bit and became more than random die rolled characteristics character into a "real" character with a life of his own. Then the adventure became a fun story. Thank you for years of incite to make a solo experience surprising fun.

[@GeekGamers01]

What a lovely comment to read to greet my day. This is so great to hear and thanks for taking the time to share your experience.

[@BolofromAvlis]

Very nice video. I didn't realize Kelsey had put out a hard copy of the SoloDark rules ( I have the pdf).

[@freddaniel5099]

Shadowdark is a true standout in a crowd. I have been very impressed with the game and its creator. The game lends itself well to many aspects of the hobby including solo play. It was a very smart move by Arcane Library to send you the books! Cheers!

[@Dravok]

I've been looking for something to play beside four against darkness, and maybe this is it.

[@corybanticfire]

i love the crochet hook pointer.

[@karlhayden9834]

I like the 2nd die house rule for torch mishaps!

[@GeekGamers01]

I neglected to show it but I use this really cool yellowish-swirly dice I have that looks torch-like…. Makes it even better.

[@MalcIgg]

I have had many a great session of Shadowdark (some live play even her on KZbin) and have really liked the work from Kelsey / The Arnace Library even when doing 5e stuff previously. I did wonder if the solo play would assume a party rather than a single PC (given torches and the fairly lethal system) I'm happy it seems to take a party approach - I'm thinking solo Shadowdark would play as a more detailed 4AD - which would be cool. Loads of great 3rd party material for Shadowdark alongside the vines/Cursed Scrolls released by The Arnace Library - would look forward to any more coverage you can give it - or anyone else's solo actual plays etc

[@GeekGamers01]

I should have shown the party ref clearly-solo rules suggest 2-4 PCs. I played my session with 3. Infusing a sole PC you might want to start at a higher level.

[@whiskeygamesnerdstuff789]

Great Video, been thinking about giving this one a go.

[@macoppy6571]

It only took a year and a half for this video to manifest according to the will of the dice 🎲

[@collinalix212]

I have never played Shadow Dark. I jave heard people talk about it, but it never intrested me until now. I have been playing The Thirty Moons System solo and this seems like a nice change of pace. Them being nearly polar opposites. Thanks for the recommendation. :)

[@RollingSoloRPG]

Thank you so much for this video! I'm very new to solo play and I just started a KZbin channel. But I've hit a bit of a slump, and this has really revitalized me. I'm currently using Pathfinder 2e but I'm thinking I might switch to Shadow Dark in my next campaign.

[@old_geeky_Michael]

Thanks! Alas, it seems impossible to get a physical copy anywhere at the moment, but I shall pre-order for the reprint...

[@DrBrille]

For torches I’d recommend Knave 2E’s Hazard Die system on page 13. A torch burns out when a 3 is rolled. For the monster attacks, when there’s no special attack, maybe you could use the “Reversing Checks” mechanic in Knave 2E, page 7.

[@michaelhazen8658]

I love the points about "Made my character(s), now what?" Shadowdark has awesome random tables. Roll up a settlement. dice a rumor. start hitting up the oracle with questions about the rumor....pretty soon something has tweaked interest and off we go.

[@johnberry5296]

Some great stuff here. I’m waiting for a hard copy of the game before I dig in.

[@Sicon1976]

Amazing as usual :) I'd like to ask a thing I have in my mind since I discovered solo rpg: is there a way to use a module for any RPG system in solo play? I mean, I have tons of amazing D&D modules I'd like to play solo, but don't understand how to use them because if I have to read them I still know everything so what to do in these cases? TY

[@GeekGamers01]

Yes modules can be hard that way unless you just use them for the information itself, randomizing it somehow, and not following the actual story since there isn’t a way to do that without actually knowing the story and reading it…

[@AceneDean]

If you are familiar with Mythic GME, there is a great way to do exactly that using Mythic. I beleive it is in the Mythic GME 2e core book.

[@MarkCsigs]

You got a Subscribe from me as soon as I saw tiles from the Avalon Hill boardgame Wizards on the home page!!!

[@GeekGamers01]

Ah so great of you to notice! I’m not sure in all these years anyone has commented on them. Welcome, and thanks!

[@DeadMarsh]

Let’s say I have OSE. What would the benefit of using shadow dark for solo play be over old-school essentials? I would love to get shadow dark if there was a clear benefit over retro clones that I already own?

[@GeekGamers01]

Truly I cannot think of a distinct advantage.

[@DeadMarsh]

@@GeekGamers01 Thank you for an your honest opinion! Much appreciated.

[@VonW-op3pd]

Just starting Ironsworn. So would you say this is the opposite essentially?

[@GeekGamers01]

I wouldn’t say “opposite” per se but very very different. Completely different.

[@PsionNovastar]

On the problem or "problem" of starting with Character Creation instead of World Generation, would you argue that is a problem of Soloists thinking like a player and forgetting that they need to think like a game master as well? Or focusing on stats over narrative?

[@GeekGamers01]

Yes that is what I’ve written in my book. I understand the impulse and it isn’t a matter of “right” or “wrong” (as there is no right or wrong way), but I don’t think starting with characters ultimately is the easier way, or more fruitful way.

[@b.lloydreese2030]

Ive seen this at my FLGS was t sure about buying. I am starting to use heroquest with the app as a way to have adventures for yhe characters i have. And in making my backstory ive had good results. Plus, Heroquest combat isnsuper simple. Maybe too simple. Ill take a look at this again

[@GeekGamers01]

I’ve been tempted by HeroQuest and the app but having looked at the app it seems like you have to enter in too much info for my taste.

[@cosmicsalamander]

Shadowdark rules! Geek gamers rules!🗡️🐉✨

[@DarinHamel]

I did Shadowdark "solo" with ChatGPT yesterday. Pretty cool game. Felt like playing D&D in the 1980's.

[@GeekGamers01]

Yes it is definitely styled that way. I’ve never tried an AI chat for these purposes but I have been meaning to do so. Did you describe the situation and then ask something like “what happens next?” Or did you ask it to give you a situation and go from there?

[@sophia_comicart]

Love your videos and those books are beautiful. I’ve played Shadowdeep a few times with a friend but I’m dispraxic and struggle with rules and numbers. I enjoy the simplicity of HeroQuest. Is there a solo game at that level?

[@GeekGamers01]

Glad you like my vids. Have you played the D& D board games. Ravenloft and others in that series? That comes to mind first….they offer a good deal of theme and tactical combat with relatively simple mechanics and clear rules.

[@chrisdonovan8795]

Rory's story cubes are as symbolic and freeform as you can get. There is a framework within which to play it called Untold: Adventure Awaits! I haven't played it, but it's on my list.

[@blamp666]

Have you checked Old Swords Reign? Almost the same thing at cost.

[@notreallydavid]

This is great. Say 'bestiary', not 'beeeeestiary'. Pkease kick me, and all best.