The “Savage Worlds” of Simon of Argoston S1 Eps 10: Wrath of the Sea Goddess

[@kiddith]

Absolutely amazing episode. RPG storytelling at its finest. This is why people play these games, for moments like this..truly epic. Thank you for allowing us to come along for the ride.

[@MeMyselfandDieRPG]

My pleasure! Thanks for continuing to watch!

[@feagal612]

That. Was. Bonkers. Thank you, that was totally awesome - I was screaming at my dogs - they had no real idea what was happening, but they got the gist of it I'm sure.

[@chasusafa]

The root cause of this epic tidal wave battle was the random name of the inn in one of the first episodes made him ask the fate table if the city was on the ocean.

[@MeMyselfandDieRPG]

Correct :)

[@barrychase7788]

Great stuff! This is better than HBO! This channel is going to explode.

[@MeMyselfandDieRPG]

Huge compliment, thanks!

[@ChrisC0921]

I love those moments in solo play where you get that pit in your stomach, that: "this is it" moment when your fear that the story is done comes to a head. I felt it watching today, awesome episode!

[@stephengilbert8166]

Update on watching: Oh WOW this is INTENSE. I ended this episode almost in tears of joy and relief (wife came half way through and she watched..... and now she`s hooked too). I could seeee the red in your face as Simon *the not so sucky* gave that final death blow to the cultist leader. After 45 years of DMing, I can say with some conviction, you are beyond a-n-y- doubt THE best DM I have e--v--e--r encountered..... and played solo too wow. I pride my self on solo play (I play solo as much as group participation). Its no exaggeration to say, this series has utterly changed my gaming life and set me on a path of new inspiration. It is with a huge thank you I bow low to your skill, and acknowledge the sheer amount of time, effort, and dedication it must have taken you to put each episode together for us all to enjoy. Best of all.. I still have so many more episodes to watch and enjoy, of bliss. Pleeeeease make more of these, you just have to. Its the best thing since... since.... since Simon became "Simon the Cult Slayer"Ohh I need one of those Simon Mugs now lol.Anyway, I`m of to watch more now.. Can`t wait to see what unfolds next.

[@jdubya7139]

I came in very recently because I was looking for play videos of Ironsworn, and started watching season 2. I noticed a few references to season 1 events and decide to come back and start from the beginning at S1E1, for the backstory. I am so glad I did! Everything about this series is just so amazing to watch. I and others have said it before, but this is better than anything on TV (or streaming) Swelling dramatic music... Simon throws the crossbow... And he misses. Dramatic music stops. "We're all going to die here" I can only imagine that you needed to go have a drink after this episode. I know I do, after watching.

[@MattMillerMacLeod]

The whiff factor in Savage Worlds is nuts. But this season has really started to pick up and I think it has to do with Simon having allies in battle and the stakes being epic.

[@AlessandroGuarita]

Wow. I really, really thought that you had to start a new storyline with new characters. That was very close

[@mansmord]

"i hit - to no effect?! i need a bigger crossbow..." loving this series so much, probably the only tabletop rpg show entertaining enough for me to want to recommend to someone who is not well versed in the hobby. Simply amazing!

[@linopang5970]

Nice climax! I don't know if it also happens to others, but I as a solo player, while I watch your videos, on the one hand I follow the action and on the other I think about the different choices I would have made, so in the end the fun is doubled. Congratulations again, Trevor.

[@MeMyselfandDieRPG]

Thanks!

[@ianbyrne465]

Man, these dice really have a good sense of dramatic tension!

[@mavfan21]

OOOOHHHHH MYYYYY GAAAAWWWDDDD. That was the best episode yet! Simon finally DID something positive!!!! He's come a long way since breaking his ankle while hunting.

[@anixara9]

I was on the edge of my seat the whole time, and it was SO WORTH IT, I love Simon so much!

[@MeMyselfandDieRPG]

Great!

[@captainnolan5062]

WOW! That is why we play games...for moments like these. Clearly you enjoyed that thrilling conclusion to the tidal wave threat. And how amazing that Simon, in true heroic fashion, grabbed his magic crossbow, cocked it on the run, leapt for the gap in the wall and fired a wild shot (just n the nick of time), that caught the high priestess in the throat, while in the midst of her demonic chanting, thus stopping her from bringing the tidal wave down upon the town! Hurrah!

[@wanderdragon1075]

Broooo go Simon comin’ in clutch with that crossbow. And the high priest with prayer to give a little more time. And Sherrilyn for bringing down the wall. Man that was an edge of the seat encounter

[@Gamarishi]

Omg, i really thought that we would have a tpk in the episode, what an epic end!

[@MeMyselfandDieRPG]

Ditto!

[@Jam3s-mtg]

Wow! This is the total reason why the imaginary skills of the human mind, and random events creates the best drama. Forget a 100 million box office budget my friends...this is true drama!

[@wacoglee]

The disappointment when the crossbow ploy didn’t work was visceral! Absolutely amazing. Thank you so much….

[@frankpayne8281]

I laughed, I cried, I was on the edge of my seat! Simply brilliant. This is everything ‘real’ television should be. Fabulous show!

[@Subtleflashbang]

A moment of valor shines brightest against the backdrop of despair!

[@johnwatts4755]

I just finished all the episodes and this episode is the epitome of how to run an epic scene. Also, this scene is the perfect example of how to use Savage Worlds as a solo RPG system. Because of this episode, I have began my own solo game using Savage Worlds. Thank you for being a shining example of solo GMing.

[@shawnwolf5961]

idk, Savage Worlds seems okay but I preffer the complexity of DnD, so I would probably run GM Emulator with 5e. I know this is a year late, but I am just seeing this awesomeness and never even considered trying tabletop solo!

[@AaronQ64]

@@shawnwolf5961 Id pick any game that you really enjoy almost anything can be run solo. My personal favorite is dungeon World.

[@williamscarvie4498]

I’m having such a great time listening to this story. Can’t wait to try a lot of this myself. I had an amusing thought. To me at least :). When a (natural) tidal wave comes in, at first the water near shore rushes out to feed the wave. The pool of sea water in the temple is connected to the ocean. I had this image of the head priest and his acolytes gathering around the pool to try to stop the wave…and the pool suddenly empties as the tide rushes out…”uhm…now what guys?!?”

[@grassypond]

Cherilyn finally pushing the wall aside on the last possible moment, combined with Edbert rushing in to stab the priestess had me on the edge of my seat and biting on my pens.

[@parnelandr]

@5:32 "... the ghost will follow him" and falls over the back of the stairs. This series needs a blooper reel like highlights.

[@mavfan21]

Going back and rewatching these because I am learning/playing Savage Worlds. It is so great that they changed the rules on Shaken, it was a beating to need a Raise to act after removing it. Slowed things down a lot.

[@MeMyselfandDieRPG]

I’m glad you’re rewatching! Although I happen to disagree with you here. I prefer the original Shaken rules; it ensured getting hit had consequences. The new rules feel too “easy” mode for my tastes.

[@ThredithUndomiel]

That was EPIC! It was simply amazing. For once, Simon was able to leave his bad luck behind. You're a great storyteller, Trevor!

[@andysimmons2648]

Some real edge of the seat Roleplaying tonight. As always, highly enjoyable and an excellent game..

[@MeMyselfandDieRPG]

Thanks Andy!

[@animatorFan74]

Oooooh it's so great re-watching these episodes..... even though I knew the outcome, it was still great seeing the absolute gonzo tension that this episode created. It was totally awesome (again!) This is my third time seeing this, but still awesome every time. Stonebolt becomes such a character unto itself. Thanks again, Trevor. So freakin cool :)

[@skiddwister9143]

Right up to the final minute of this episode, I didn't know if all was lost or not. What makes this different from TV shows or movies is that, in the end, viewers of those two mediums know all will be well. The crazy, open-ended way you are playing has torn down all safety nets. It's a high-wire walk from beginning to end. I knew I was in for something special when you allowed your main character to die in the first minutes of the first episode. Bravo, friend.

[@therominator8709]

5 + 1d6 rounds plus 2 episodes. THIS IS THE SLOWEST TIDAL WAVE EEEEVVVVVEEEERRRR!!!! LMAO 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. Okay i finally got to see and after watching I LOVE the way to put the energy of the wave against itself with the spell casting! Seriously Trevor Im LOVING your solo sessions! 🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@coz_bb2084]

Not sure how I’ve only just discovered this series - but it’s awesome! My favorite RPG series to date.

[@christopherpearson7261]

I feel the exact same way!

[@EssEmAech]

I'm a long-time Savage Worlds GM, and it's really been a pleasure watching these episodes! Your energy while playing is addictive! My group and I have been tired from just life stuff in general and have decided we're going to use Mythic (and I'll now suggest several supplements you've used!) to run a GM-less game so none of us have to prep. I've really been encouraged by the prospect because of your channel.

[@MeMyselfandDieRPG]

Hey, thanks for that! Big compliment.

[@EssEmAech]

You earned it! Can't wait to see more of the Struggles of Simon in future episodes.

[@gogonomo5604]

GM less is great. My solo character is making his way down south through my hex map. If he makes it ill be joining my sons character. It's not easy as I'm on my 4th character lol

[@gogonomo5604]

@@citeltheof agreed. I loved my dwarf character. He had a struggle in the beginning. Tracked and killed a huge dire-bear. Was then Hunted by a tiger. Killed it. Had the proof of kill (its head) stolen. Found a small outpost tower and cleared it of bandits, got a horse and cart with supplies, weapons, loads of stuff. Things were looking up. Next day he was planning to go off to find a town. He Set up a camp inside the tower visible from outside. But slept outside (foregoing full rest in case I rolled for a night time ambush). I rolled for an ambush and 2 fucking trolls ransacked the campfire. He could of just ran off with the goodies, but no.. This character wasn't like that. He charged the trolls head on, had an epic battle, killed one with this trusty drinking mug and had a chance to escape (when at 2 hp) or,,,, go for the final blow on the second troll. He ran forward, used the dead body of the fallen troll as a ramp he ran up it and launched himself through the air screaming and about to smash the troll with the mug of destiny (I imagine it was on slow motion) .... Annnd I Rolled shit. Got smacked. Hard! Now the glorious bastard is lying in some swamp, dead on account of a huge chunk of his mid section being ripped out. Rip.

[@gogonomo5604]

@@citeltheof oh its a great way for a dwarf to go. Once I'm done with the character I have right now I would definatley do something like that and have a person with a connection to them go to retrieve the body. If they find him he is already buried by an old lizardman who watched the fight. And he kept the mug but scratched a mark into it to count the death of the troll. The new hero can carry on the tradition. 🍻 Or ill even play as the lizardman. 🦎

[@EdisonCrux]

Holy moly, what an exciting episode!! As always, top notch production value, but man the tension was through the roof on this one. Thanks for sharing such an epic experience with us! And good on Simon for having a true hero moment 😁

[@andregustavo4142]

The craziest episode ever!! I held my breath several times when the priestess was going to act. Congratulations!

[@Walawalacookie]

The story keeps getting better! :) I'm so inspired that I went and bought a folding card table and a battle matt to use with my own Savage games and Mythic :) Thanks for doing these. I love them.

[@eginhardtgibbesnich4839]

This show is getting better and better. And it already started good (#willburrrr; we're still saying that name, when we want to watch this show) . I love the fast cuts and the speed of the storytelling and the different camera angles and your enthusiastic presentation. Nicely done!

[@MeMyselfandDieRPG]

Thanks!

[@fiorenaldigoxin7417]

"Hey fella, why don't I run a sword through your guts". Had me laughing for all day. Thanks for a great show!!

[@zellfs]

This was so amazing, i was praying for simon do not fail cause that could stop the show hahah

[@MeMyselfandDieRPG]

That was my thought too....

[@fbobmosdal]

Great storytelling! I liked the use of the timer die; very effective in making the scene dramatic. Hopefully this will inspire Simon to keep sucking less. :)

[@ianbyrne465]

Anither comment from the rewatch, for one of my favorite episodes of the season.

[@Reckoner68]

Holy smokes, the tension in this episode was nothing short of EPIC! In all my years of gaming, I feel like I've been in scenes like this less than a handful of times--so glad we got to share that with you. Man, what a ride!!

[@SamuelGallop]

the ghost cherlyn is a flippin mvp! she just broke the water wall and i am amazed

[@DubiousByName]

That was great! I absolutely loved the battle in the temple and your descriptions of the atmospheric water elements (pun intended).

[@rontalkstabletop]

That was an amazing episode! That's all I can say without spoiling it.

[@MeMyselfandDieRPG]

Thanks for audience consideration, and thanks for the compliment!

[@Liam-B]

*MY WEAPON HAS NO EFFECT* traumatized for life

[@tobarstep]

Go team ghost!

[@MeMyselfandDieRPG]

"Team Ghost".... sounds like a new t shirt design in the MM&D store ;)

[@no_you_hang_up]

I was cheering out loud!! Simon for the win!

[@johntheherbalistg8756]

What I saw when you described the struggle between divine powers: Mortals in the temple: *fighting and dying for everything they care about* Morgus and D'Vona: "Wanna arm wrestle for it?"

[@johnfrancis3203]

Ep 10. Definitely addicted. I have to see this to the end and I'm so hyped up for more seasons so I'm glad I have 2 more after this. Man. I love how this ghost was originally just a bunch of dice rolls and now she's literally saving Simon's bacon. That's the sign of a master right there. Props for an amazing story and I would love a video on your thought processes for how to make an amazing story

[@loshunter]

I know you created this a while ago, but I am new to your channel and am really loving it. I've never roleplayed before, as I never had a group of friends interested in it. But seeing your solo sessions has gotten me hooked. I just picked up Mythic and am currently learning. Thanks a bunch!

[@keijikun22]

I was on the edge of my seat for the crossbow incident...

[@MeMyselfandDieRPG]

Me too ;)

[@LoneDiceGuy]

Absolutely amazing! The assault on Hundetorra is over and it was a wild ride!

[@philippkowalski1105]

oh my f*ing goodness, this is one of the most entertaining things I have ever seen on KZbin. And quite honestly, you look soooo exhausted, Trevor, as if you were fighting in that temple (I mean you were, not in real life, but somehow, so .... ah... I think you know what I mean) :)

[@alejotm000]

This was so epic! I was sure this was the end of Simon and friends, haha. It would be cool if he becomes anointed by the priests he just helped, becoming a kind of paladin for their god... He deserves some type of reward, for sure!

[@MeMyselfandDieRPG]

I agree... let's see if the dice do ;)

[@MrDowntemp0]

Wow!

[@TheyDarthElmo]

Rewatching season 1, and i think I van safely say this is the most iconic episode of season 1.

[@SapperTV1]

Talk about a cliffhanger! That was great.

[@jasonhall8882]

Its not me crying it's you... Well done Simon, well done...

[@stevenvandevyvere8424]

Really enjoying the episodes so far. I am a big fan of the countdown element for the tidal wave, adds a LOT of tension to the battle.

[@patrickmulder2450]

Who knew playing with yourself could be this exiting, giggety

[@Zirbip]

This was an intense episode. I initially thought that 9 rounds was going to be too much time but that went to the wire!

[@sitfrogsit]

33:12 In the final round, and the TIDES TURN!

[@bryangreen4825]

WOW!! Just wow! The count down, the last hit! Every episode is better than the last! Amazing.

[@PaladinMthe13th]

What an amazing turn of events! Loved it! I'm glad for you that you got to experience that adventure. And even more glad that you're sharing it with us. Hope you keep it up!

[@giacomotorsani4251]

Incredible! This episode was truly a blow to the heart! When a shift was missing, everything was perfect.

[@swedbp1]

I have started running a solo game because of this game here. I am about to start my 6th scene and I am already very happy with the unexpected direction my game has taken.

[@whitebardic]

WOW. That was amazing!!! One of the best, most creative, most intense fight scenes I've ever seen or read, including in published adventures. Just pure gold. Thanks so much for sharing this with us all!

[@BeccanerofChaos]

That was absolutely intense! It's amazing what sort of stories the dice and a good DM can weave. Simon doesn't suck so much indeed!

[@TheDiazDarkness]

You are great at rising the stakes. Been on the edge of my seat while watching the whole fight.

[@blinddog4288]

Watched the whole series and - AMAZING!!! Great story telling and creativeness !

[@upsidely]

Excellent combat encounter design! Great job.

[@teryarel]

Thank you for this awesome show!

[@jasonmileham]

Wow, that was nail biting intense, love it! :)

[@sitfrogsit]

Arne retreats in the last round, because... if the waves DO take out the town, SOMEONE has to survive to tell the tale! (And to continue the show! lol)

[@GiggaGMikeE]

This convinced me to start a solo campaign this weekend. Either SW or 5e

[@felipeassuncao8872]

This was really incredible. I really had a ball here, hahaha. Nice job! 👍

[@Jimersion]

HOT DAMN that was one helluva fight. GO SIMON! 🌊🧙‍♀🎯

[@DrVesuvius70]

I can see someone's been watching Black Magic Craft! Nice looking tiles & stackers.

[@MeMyselfandDieRPG]

Thanks! He was a big inspiration for me while learning to build that stuff.

[@MeMyselfandDieRPG]

I literally fluked out with the centipedes - after I rolled up the random creature description, I popped over to my mini collection and saw I happened to have a couple of old carrion crawler minis sitting around. A happy coincidence in that case. As for the pool, Simon had been in that temple a few episodes previous, so I knew what it looked like. I also knew from the end of the last episode that they were going into it to fight, so I whipped together the pool “set” the day before shooting. I always shoot each episode all at once - no time for shopping trips in between ;)

[@MGP2210]

27:42 - 27:55 Hilarious S0uthern Believer accent 👍🤣🤣👍

[@jakesee1174]

Still so far behind, but this shit is absolutely mental! Haha. Thanks so much

[@taliesinbreen]

This is so good. I’m glad I found this series via stumbling on ep 1 of season 2. You deserve ALL THE VIEWS! Storytelling, voices, editing, humour, all on point (en pointe?).

[@curtisbaumann-freund1291]

Love this episode Trevor - thanks for highlighting a non-D&D system!

[@wispsprojects1120]

This first arc was great fun, I love how you mix up a lot of different systems and sources to create something unique. I'm looking forward to see what gonna happen with Simon next, also now I'm tempted to pick up solo rpg again :'D

[@captainnolan5062]

You should award Simon a (one a game) extra benny any time he is adventuring within sight of the sea (to represent the Sea God's favor for stopping the tidal wave and saving the Sea God's temple).

[@hugeali758]

A new fan catching up to this amazing show! I love this very much! I thought the priestess was going to offer her life to the Goddess as a last resort 🤣 but I guess that would be too much LOL

[@timbrickman8716]

Wow what a story teller dnd solo is pretty cool Ive been listen while prepping supper and very dark clouds moved in and with them heavy rain lightning and thunder awesome thanks

[@samsolitaryroll]

31:48 NGL you were sound soo sad at that moment. Reminded me of the first definition roll ever in my solo TTRPG journey : Mourne, Hope.

[@fitzgeraldlimisella4393]

Brilliant as usual! I actually mentally prepared myself for the death of our heroes lol...

[@monomakes]

Wow! What a show :)

[@AlabasterJazz]

Simon of Argastan, apparently, does not suck so much. Totally EPIC!

[@coreymayo8321]

Fantastic!

[@MeMyselfandDieRPG]

Thanks!

[@EcthelionOTF]

That was such a great episode!!! Was on the edge of my seat the entire time… WOW, well done

[@matthewpahnke2613]

Fantastic stuff. Keep it up!

[@MeMyselfandDieRPG]

Thanks!

[@Gerod253]

I’ve gotten this far in one day. I’ll have to pace myself. I love the sounds and voices that you use in each episode. You’re training and skill shine through framed by the passion you bring to this project. Do you make some of that terrain yourself?

[@MeMyselfandDieRPG]

Yup!

[@Gerod253]

@@MeMyselfandDieRPG They are nicely done!

[@Yogitus]

Amazing episode! So fun to watch, Trevor. What an incredible back and forth!

[@peterbridges4322]

Awesome, best episode so far!!

[@paavohirn3728]

That was a real Morgasbord of epic!

[@simontemplar3359]

OMG!! These episodes have been so absolutely fantastic! This one has been an absolute nail-biter! Thank you so much for doing these! not only are they entertaining, but seeing the way you use the Mythic GM emulator helped me to understand it. Long story, short, and I'm running my own solo adventure for a character whose exploits will be occasional lore for the main party game. This way, they get some fun Easter eggs, and I get to play a character as well. This series totally inspired that, so thank you! Which game rules would you say work best with Mythic? I play Pathfinder also, but that seems a bit more complex than is ideal for something you'd build on top of Mythic. Thank you again! These episodes have been an absolute blast! #SIMONLIVED

[@zuzoscorner]

haha, That was totally awesome!