The “Savage Worlds” of Simon of Argoston S1 Eps 1: The Rescue

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[@trevordevall2773]

Hey, thanks for all the positive comments, folks! Means a lot to me that all you people are getting something good out of this little experiment of mine. I’ll try and keep ‘em coming once a week.

[@MeMyselfandDieRPG]

It’s from the Mythic GM Emulator.

[@lukedorrington7455]

Only just found this series I'm trying to learn to play dnd 5e solo and this is going to be a huge help, thankyou sir

[@TheBayzent]

Thank you so much for this. I'm new into solo rpging and was overwhelmed with Mythic. Somehow you have made it feel less daunting.

[@davidpaul1970]

Great. Now I have to subscribe.

[@silversungaming9451]

Watching through this series again in anticipation of season 4!

[@wbbartlett]

That was a LOT more entertaining than watching a bunch of people sit around and discuss which minor action their character is going to take. Nicely done.

[@Arjay82]

And constantly go off topic and ramble.

[@diogenesstudent5585]

Mostly in jokes. "Jokes"

[@omegaminoseer4539]

Hello, Trevor! I watched this episode with my boyfriend. He was very engrossed in seeing Sgt. Garrick and the town get wiped off the face of the map, forever. We both can't wait to see the future of the story as time continues.

[@itsamejonarbuckle]

I've always had a little problem watching big group D&D games personally, in that there's always just too much going on and it usually ends up giving me the sensation of "feeling left out of the friend group", but this series has allowed me to be a lot more immersed and feel like I'm actually a part of something, that I'm really involved with the story even if I'm only just watching. Great stuff, honestly.

[@shaneintheuk2026]

My problem with group RPGs on KZbin is they drag on for hours without any real action. Solo seems much more focused.

[@mattpace1026]

@@shaneintheuk2026 Okay, you clearly don't actually play TRPGs, so I have to ask, why are you interested in watching other people playing them?

[@StevanEC]

So, do you need to play TTRPGs in order to enjoy and watch other people playing them? @@mattpace1026

[@blakeharp2255]

This episode is a great example of how things going “so wrong” in the beginning can make for an epic story!

[@danj1101]

Man, doubling back to this first episode - it really shows the beauty of solo play that this whole thing could've gone a COMPLETELY different direction had Simon simply tried the social approach to free Vilborg! A totally different season, right there.

[@luyandolove]

You know I just finished binge watching the entire series for the first time, and when I first saw this comment I was like. “Haha funny comment” But now… I’ve realized that you were right all along.

[@Faolair]

within 20 minutes or less I was so attached to Wilborg that I was actually kinda sad when he died ;-;

[@skinblanketed]

SPOILERS 😉

[@StreetShots79]

I’m 10 mins deep into this and already I’m hooked. Such good editing and the guy is great. Better than most group play through vids

[@MeMyselfandDieRPG]

The guy says thanks :)

[@tarcisiolucas5119]

Hello, Trevor! I am Tarcisio , from Brazil. I have a channel here about solo RPG (in portuguese language) , and I can say your channel is one of the most wonderfull things I have seen related to this way of playing rpgs! A wonderful video indeed! Here in Brazil we have a small but very engaged and dedicated solo rpg community, and we will be always watching your videos. Thank you very much!

[@rolanejo8512]

Tarcisio, boa noite. I am a Colombian player who is considering solo rpg. I can probably understand the Portugese. Where can i find actual solo play in Portugese?

[@tarcisiolucas5119]

@@rolanejo8512 Hola! Puedes ver mi canal! Tengo más de 500 videos de RPG solo y literalmente cientos de gameplays Simplemente escribe "Tarcísio Lucas" (el nombre del canal) en KZbin.

[@LucasSilva-oq9er]

Boa @Tarcisio Lucas! Qual é o canal mesmo?

[@YodraStudios]

Wonderful to go back to the beginning again

[@alexmullan7555]

One of the most entertaining shows I have ever watched. Funny and made me see how soloable RPGs can be!! I'm inspired

[@ThredithUndomiel]

OMG, your show is everything I've ever wanted to see as part of the Solo RPG community! Thank you, and subscribed!

[@swedbp1]

That piece about logic and interpretation making rolling unnecessary is so important when running games. Based on this episode I bought the mythic game generator. I'm looking forward to seeing how it plays out. There are so many games that I've run that never really went anywhere. I built NPCs that I was excited to use with the PCs but never got to I think this solo system will allow some of them to have their own stories.

[@MeMyselfandDieRPG]

Oh, friend… you’ve just unlocked a world of possibilities for yourself 🙂 Just watch what happens as these seasons progress…

[@scLiNer]

Nice start! Very dynamic and the usage of the GM Emulator is now a little clearer to me ;-)

[@TheChronicToast]

If this doesn't hook you into Savage Worlds or solo-style RPGs ... not sure what will! Wow! This is top shelf quality! Give it a watch! :)

[@Reckoner68]

When I put this on I didn't expect to find a favorite new series. This was awesome! I can't wait to catch the further adventures, WHAT AN OPENING--it's crazy how so many things going wrong can suddenly raise the stakes, emotionally

[@abefroman81]

I'm watching this in the break room at work and everyone looks at me as I chuckle at the dramatic cry for Vilborg.

[@PacifierMusic]

I’m so into this concept now. I don’t have a gaming group but I have tons of RPG books. I want to play and just picked up Mythic. Thanks for posting. I’m excited to get started playing solo.

[@super0chick]

That was a successful play with all the actions and explanation done. Very well done and I appreciate the voice acting very much. Thank you very much for this videos keep on doing it.

[@shwantheman1173]

Ooo I didn't even know that Mythic GM Emulator was a thing! very cool.

[@mattjackson]

This is great and probably the best example of the GM Emulator I've seen. Thank you for doing this and will certainly watch more. Great job!

[@wispsprojects1120]

I just finished watching S3 last night and I'm back here for some nostalgia. Simon's infamous luck really showed from the very beginning huh.

[@JasonisStillGame]

Love your content dude. You are such an engaging and intelligent personality. Like other comments have said, this is way more interesting than watching other nerdy-assed voice actors take hours to do anything interesting. Good work fella.

[@ianbyrne465]

Coming back to relive the legend from the beginning

[@Kymro-l2f4f]

Watching season 1 again, simply my favorite rpg show !

[@TheAshrole]

Fantastic production values, great narration and presentation, surprisingly engaging (for a one-person show) and (perhaps predictably) excellent voice work. Get yer arses in gear and watch this - looking forward to episode two!!

[@juauke]

This was so good, I loved it! This was a really epic beginning!

[@eojy6643]

Posting this on Episode 1 to encourage anyone who finds this and may be wondering if it is worth their time to commit to 22 episodes… YES! ABSOLUTELY! I know I’m a few years late, only just found this a couple weeks ago. I listened to an episode or two a day and just finished this morning. I wholeheartedly agree with all the positive comments already posted: Fantastic story-telling, great voice acting, camera work, editing, system/rules expertise… and very nicely packaged in 30 minute or so episodes. PS especially agree with another post saying this is more entertaining than watching a group of people. Much more efficient, much more story in a short time, and definitely more fun! Very excited to start listening to Season 2!

[@patrickbarnes9874]

Absolutely awesome! I have watched other solo rpg videos and the people doing them have always filmed the entire thing with the camera pointed at the table. Doing it with the camera pointed at the player is so much more engaging with being able to see the player's reactions and facial expressions to what is going on. Really enjoyable!

[@richardvambasters793]

I'm impressed! I could've never have imagined how a solo game could be this fun. Great show!

[@Ian_D_Kemp]

Watched through the second season, but wanted to come back and watch again where it all began with Simon. Love the stuff Trevor!

[@ChuckstaGaming]

I can see this would be excellent for writing stories!

[@tobarstep]

I like what you said about logic and interpretation obviating the need for the emulator. I think the minis actually helped in this case as well as they allow you to better visualize the flow of the action. I've never used minis in my solo play, but I think I may start. Thanks for teaching me something!

[@kyleabrams9480]

And this is what we call adhd at its most entertaining. I like the randomness.

[@Unavailable_MPfile]

(Me too big of a nerd to be watching this) "Alright, i have a friend" Me: " emerald Duo!" "He's gonna be a half orc" Me: "EMERALD DUO!" He's dead Me ". . . why must emerald Duo always end in death. . ?"

[@vancass1326]

just recently i bought mythic, and have used this particular mm&d/episode 1 to follow along. this has helped me immensely in creating my own solo rpg. i’ll be using it with “the fantasy trip” that i’ve played for many years. thanks :-)

[@eyehatescott]

TFT is aces

[@magnaquam]

I’m here from your interview with Professor DM and your new game “The Broken Empires” on KS. Now an instant fan and sub!

[@ACDieppa]

I'm sitting around waiting for season 3 and decided to go back to where it all started. And I'm happy I did 😊

[@Malkavian_Grin]

I just found this series. This is really done well. I've been getting into solo play using Mork Borg and it's interesting to see what Mythic GM can do differently. And Trevor is a joy to watch!!

[@northlite1734]

Season one great opening Trevor I told you I would be here haha 😂

[@somethingelse3381]

This is one of the best rpg podcasts

[@arielle2745]

Poor Simon! Poor Willborg! What will happen next? I can hardly wait! That was great to watch. I am solo playing with Mythic now for the past week.

[@jaxkommish]

Basically same age and length of RPG gaming here, Trevor. Just seeing you start the concept made me happy, after the last two years sort circuited my groups' play habits. I have a lot of catching up to do!

[@carpepoulet4943]

Well, there was 30 min I should have been working... but instead I was enjoying this. No regrets. Well worth the watch and impressive for a first episode. I look forward to seeing your story develop... as long as it doesn't cut into the RL table time.

[@nubrandgamingvenue]

❤❤❤ this is so educating. Creatively entertaining and uplifting. Loads of ideas are coming from your channel :) Please keep producing quality material. I'd love to see more from your podcast.

[@namekianpublicradio9402]

Amazing what can happen alone, with imagination and motivation. Bravo!

[@mavfan21]

I just finished episode 17 and decided to come back to this episode for fun. It's really fun to refresh my memory on how it all began. None of us, including Trevor, had any idea where this would all end up. Thanks for doing this Trevor! I have decided to dive into my own solo play and more play with my sons thanks in part to these videos.

[@lengeschder]

What an absolutely emotionally devastating start, but I'm already completely hooked. Great show!

[@evanfrayne]

Vilborg!!!! Fantastic Trevor- Really cool to see the possibilities of one person gaming, enough production to support the game, but not overwhelm it and, as always, fantastic character work. Looking forward to the next one!

[@Why-Ron75]

I can't remember the last time I was so surprised, enthusiastic and grateful for finding a KZbin channel I didn't expect to... Another thought I have was: "While clearly being talented enough (some people are just unnaturally gifted), I wonder if this guy is both insane and brave enough to run an Ultraviolet Grasslands campaign ".. Anyway, immediate subscribed. Obviously.. Thank you ☺️

[@dedicatedgamer2500]

Your energy and passion shines true in this. I'm late to the party but I'm loving it!

[@peterixon8708]

Trevor, appreciate I am writing five years after you posted this, but fabulous story and loved the switching accents as well. You had me enthralled and so hoping the half-orc would make it. Well done.

[@greatwhitedonkey]

Wow, this was super intense and inspiring. Gave me the feels, too. Well done!

[@steveyoungwork]

Having a rewatch and having a lot of fun!

[@DocTrinsOGrace]

Someone --- certainly not myself -- recommended "Me, Myself, and Die." I am so appreciative of that other person. However, I am most grateful to you, Trevor! This is really marvelous! I am so enjoying every episode! You got game, man! 👍

[@nunyobidnezz707]

Ngl I have avoided watching solo rpg videos because I thought it was going to be super awkward lol but this was really great. I’m glad I found this

[@EricNicolaievsky]

Hi Trevor! I have watched every video you have shared. I'm following the channel since season 1! Started rewatching season 1 now because I'm crazy about your content. It would be so cool to see a mini prequel with Simon and Vilborg that took them to this moment. Like a nice change of pace from in between seasons. After season 4 is over.

[@scottkelbell5003]

I am sorry... I am pop culture ignorant... But this fellow is so very articulate, entertaining, and intelligent. I am quite impressed! Thank you, sir!

[@semigeo6911]

These are great! Just discovered them now, very underrated.

[@upsidely]

This man deserves way more popularity.

[@gutembergjunior3538]

This is kind of a new experience for me that opened my mind to rethink what is RPG. Truly spectacular. Solo RPG, here I go! Cheers from Brazil.

[@capacle]

That’s some fantastic solo playing! Keep it up, I’ll be following for sure. Cheers from Brazil!

[@theunlearnedmind7374]

Wow!! That was an exciting start!!

[@sjsherwin]

This is a fantasic primer for my kids as i am about to introduce them to a roleplaying campaign (one ring). Excellent quality, recommending it to my friends

[@Pr0pheT77]

Where it all begun. Just watched the S3 finale

[@gpaccola]

You my friend got a recipe for success, I'll definitely keep watching this channel.

[@jakesee1174]

Brought here thanks to your interview with ACG. This was so enjoyable, thanks so much! Cannot wait to catch up!

[@connorsanders7135]

so as someone who plays Solo DND a lot, this was a happy find on youtube and got a subscription out of me

[@thebigkerpow7033]

Great energy and enthusiasm! Excellent production value too. Well done!

[@gogonomo5604]

This is so good. I recently started playing ironsworn and am new to solo rpg, any future posts I see on forums about people struggling with solo rpg play im sending them to these videos.

[@jay_cadiramen]

Can't believe I haven't discovered your stream before! Love it

[@deltamike0397]

Just finished Season 2 (found out it was season 2 a few episodes in), and I wanted to see what unfolded in season 1. Thank you for making this content. I bought Ironsworn because of your videos, and am loving every second of it! Thank you again, and I look forward to more of your content brother.

[@johntheherbalistg8756]

Holy crap, I'm so hurt for Simon, right now. Poor Wilborg!

[@kota86]

That was absolutely fantastic, Trevor. You had me on the edge of my seat the entire episode!

[@pheaton6]

Starting this after seeing Trevor on a podcast with ACG. Wow this is amazing I’m hooked! Can’t wait to blast through season 1 and 2 this week! This man is incredibly entertaining!

[@centaurmirror]

Just finished this season and I'm immediately coming back around again for a rewatch because I enjoyed it so much. I tried solo rpging a few years ago and I was disappointed because I felt like I couldn't accomplish a good roleplay aspect all on my own. Came across this channel a few weeks ago and I'm inspired! I have so many new ideas for how to make solo gaming more entertaining for me. (And a bunch of new supplements to make it easier lol) Many thanks to you, Trevor for the creative boost and a story that had me literally screaming out loud with excitement at times. Super excited to start on this journey all over again!

[@moritzwinkler7352]

It is funny that I startet playing solo rpgs because of you and by rewatching this for the upcoming season, I realized the best friend of my first solo character also died in the first session.

[@mrkillp0p13]

Thank you for reminding me of the power of imagination, as I get older I seem to have forgotten how to imagine. You are golden in everything you do!! Regardless you have a new Sub, excellent work, love it!!

[@alatriste2222]

Your excitement is contagious! :)

[@nyarlathotep.mythos]

This is great to watch to study for writing my book. If anyone asks, I wasn’t here.

[@andysimmons2648]

Just watched the first episodes and I really enjoyed it. Thanks for recording it. I can’t wait to see what happens next.

[@enzoamaral7721]

Man, that was awesome! Just loved to see it, and it engaged me in a way I have never felt watching these sort of entertainment! Eager to watch the rest!

[@LeoCESS]

Starting once again! This is so good!

[@danielamorales3335]

Hey Trevor! This is my first video that I’ve seen from you. I’ve been interested in solo play, so I wanted to see it in action and saw this! This has to be one of the best videos I’ve seen in a while. It felt like I saw someone play in their room with a bunch of toys in a really inspiring and concise way. I loved this video! Thank you.

[@MeMyselfandDieRPG]

Thanks! There’s more where this came from…. 3 whole seasons more! :)

[@SummonerGoogzooks]

This is EPIC! I've been getting into solo rpg recently so you're videos are a great way to learn more about it :)

[@dlogic6781]

Holy shit this was entertaining as hell! I just started learning the rules for a savage world campaign and seeing alot of them put into practice helped me understand the flow of the game so much more!

[@marccaron6008]

This is excellent. Leaps & bounds to help understand solo roleplaying.

[@shaneintheuk2026]

I’ve been with you from the beginning and decided to go back to the beginning and watch the first episode again after three series. It’s interesting to see how you have improved technically over the years and added extra equipment. Even so this is a great watch and demonstrates the tools admirably.

[@The_True_Boo_Radley]

You are awesome and an inspiration! I’m going to try and run a game using Mythic GME and Dungeon World with my wife and daughter today. I wanted to see how it was done and you were my first choice. Again, awesome! Thank you.

[@rontalkstabletop]

I'm a fan of solo role-playing and this is an excellent idea for a series. I really hope you have great success with this. Good luck!

[@ericbright1265]

This video was great! I love your multi-camera set-up, the way you interact with the audience, the in-video text coming up to give supplemental rule info, and being able to see the combat minis. Everything about your video is just absolutely wonderful from top to bottom! Please keep it up!

[@sweetsadie6261]

I just found this series. I'm really enjoying this. Thank you for doing this.

[@GeekGamers01]

Of course you’re a lefty :). Well done!

[@Razipan-e3d]

Just wanted to add my chime of "great job!" This is a wonderful setup for a show and I eagerly look forward to your next episode!

[@bobr4024]

The production quality and you’re hosting abilities are exceptional. I could see that you really do enjoy a Gaming. Wordmill, the people who put out Mythic, released a set of cards based on their GM emulator books. I have all the books and I’m a big fan. I also have the GM emulator deck of cards. I have had some fun with them but I would love to see someone with your enthusiasm and imagination give them a shot in a video. I want to suggest that you get a deck and play a session with it. I can’t seem to find any videos with anybody who is psyched about soloing doing a good demonstration. I think you would rock at it. Really great videos and even the name of your channel is excellent. Your production work and talents And zooming enthusiasm brings Gaming and videos Such as these to a higher level. Well done

[@anixara9]

I think this might be one of my new favorite campaigns to watch? I'm only 7 minutes into watching character creation and I'm hooked

[@crapphone7744]

Great job!Subtitles are excellent energy is amazing! Plotline is thrilling. Awesome use of your craft in bringing the game to life as well as nice use of the miniatures. Dramatic and compelling, thank you for a really well-done presentation. Very encouraging during this quarantine.

[@mavfan21]

Started rewatching these to get a handle on Savage Worlds as I am using it now for my solo campaigns. It is jarring how quickly it became apparent that "Simon Sucks". 😞

[@Solanaar]

Oh man, this feels like 99% of my games. Great concept and execution. I'm excited for the next episode!