The “Savage Worlds” of Simon of Argoston S1 Eps 3: Vengeance at Carpsburg

[@jdubya7139]

This is better programming than anything on Netflix!

[@Mankcam]

I am four years late to the party, but digging catching up. Lots of fun to be had here!

[@robertlombardo8437]

God, the energy of this man! It's like Rip Taylor saw Critical Role and decided he wanted to recreate the enthusiasm and energy of Matt Mercer's group. But he only had himself, so he had to be energetic enough to play the WHOLE group!

[@keimahane]

Late to the party, really enjoying this in 2023

[@johnmagowan6393]

A couple of thoughts. 1. Simon is a terrible friend! 2. There are no unnecessary Excalibur references! This is so awesome glad I decided to start at season 1. I have been watching the sage stuff up till now.

[@AlessandroGuarita]

I usually don't watch other people playing TTRPG. But your channel is amazing. I just can't stop watching this

[@russell6clacks]

25:35 "Oh it bounces off...his armor? But..." Trevor: Ricochets off his RIPPLING MUSCLES I died.

[@jimhoffman2009]

You make solo gaming look so fun!

[@MRdaBakkle]

I am digging this, imo it's way more digestible than crit roll. Not that crit roll is bad, but these are shorter episodes and keep up the high energy. It feels like watching a TV series and has begun to change my mind on the solo scene.

[@feagal612]

I agree, I haven't been able to keep up with watching CR - which is obviously awesome - because of the time drain. Though just to highlight something, I would think that the amount of energy that goes into making an episode of this is enormous, no mistake.

[@MRdaBakkle]

@@feagal612 of course. Me, Myself, and Die requires a ton of work. I have done film and TV production before it's hard work.

[@feagal612]

@@MRdaBakkle Sorry mate, yeah, I was just thinking out loud and didn't mean to come across as stating the obvious (which I was lol)

[@paavohirn3728]

Definitely love the more bite sized format!

[@johntheherbalistg8756]

I know this is late, but I can tell you that solo rpg play kinda feels like watching a TV series while you play, too

[@alejotm000]

Fantastic episode. I think Simon should change occupation though, he's a terrible adventurer...

[@sullyb23511]

🤣

[@dontask9728]

Even after two years from airing you’re still responding to comments! Thanks for engaging with the community!

[@RPGTips]

Hello Trevor! Congrats on your show, it's taken on the solo scene like a storm. It's incredible and your energy is great! As you've already answered on Twitter, I'll edit the comment and just wish you more happy games here :) Good luck!

[@salty-nick]

I am so happy to live in a world where this exists.

[@Arjay82]

This is the perfect presentation for something like this. No constant off topic chatter and "inside jokes". Just straight gameplay and taking through it.

[@philippkowalski1105]

You could've just told the story as it goes, but your acting and your amazing voice make this soooo f*ing entertaining. Amazing great solo show. I always though soloing is like "go to chapter 2.1 if you hit or to chapter 1.3 if you miss". You taught me better. Now that my desire for Garrick's death is fulfilled, I wonder what becomes of Mord (which by the way is the German word for 'murder') and Simon. Will Mord make it? Is he able to fill the gap that the half-orc left? And where did these ugly centipedes come from... Man, I'm so desperate to learn more.... Quick, my friends, hit that forward button to the next video with your magic wand (and uncover if more dead orc bodies pave Simon's way)... :)

[@leandronc]

I like how this is really informative about the systems in play as well. I feel i can already pick up the Mythic book and have at it. Also enjoying the choice of Savage Worlds, really quick and exciting combat!

[@rontalkstabletop]

Yeah, the choice to use Savage Worlds was a good one!

[@MuLaFraga08]

There is no such thing as a "Unnecessary Excalibur Reference" good sir! Loving the show!

[@chaostheory7764]

Trevor, you are one entertaining dude. I can’t stop watching these! You’ve really made me want to give solo TTRPGs a go, I love the way the story is crafted right before your eyes. Please do more! Maybe a Deadlands one? ;)

[@chopstyx141]

I remember searching how to play dnd solo a couple years ago bc I didnt really have anyone to play with and I have no idea how I missed this but I'm glad I found it now and I just finished the first 2 episodes and now I'm about to binge this and hopefully I can eventually implement this for myself. Great work 🤝🏽

[@ChaoticVampire]

The face Trevor made after saying "his massive sword" almost killed me.

[@coreymayo8321]

I'm basically following along in my copies of the books you are using and making a list of books to get if I don't have them. Thanks for the teach, yo

[@coreymayo8321]

One question: Did you REALLY just have that specific creature mini available or did you turn off the camera and run to store?

[@trevordevall2773]

@@coreymayo8321 Hah! Total fluke, actually. They're old carrion crawler minis I had from the depths of time. Seemed to fit!

[@jonathangarrison]

This is fantastic. I'm late, but enjoying the series. You are incredibly entertaining, inspirational, and instructive. I'm so ready to try solo RPGing thanks to you.

[@jonathangarrison]

Oh, BTW, got and loved the Mike Myers "you know my name is Simon," SNL reference. ❤

[@Walawalacookie]

I've watched the first 3 episodes tonight. I have loved Mythic for years and I love Savage worlds as well. I never thought to use them together but your series is inspiring me to do so :) I am having a blast and I can't wait to see what happens next. Thanks for doing this series!

[@pedrogonzaga9786]

Just got into solo RPG and I'm loving this campaign! Greetings from Brazil!

[@jamespalaszeski7951]

Love this! 30 min episodes AND I am getting to learn Savage Worlds. Thank you sir!

[@drunkendelver1966]

Thanks to you and this show, I was inspired to order Mythic a few weeks ago. Out of pure coincidence, I happened to buy a copy of Savage Worlds shortly after. It didn't even occur to me at the time that you were using that system for this series. I am now using this series as a demonstration of how to use both of these books for my own solo game, and I'm loving every second of it. :)

[@meghanroxlots]

Loved the on-the-fly monster design! Very cool

[@buildamaze]

Hello Sir, A complete newbie to the entire roleplay thingy(never played dnd or smth like that) quite my first time seeing something like this.... I used to do soleplaying unknowingly as a child with hotwheels it seems😂....... Will watch other stuff on ur channel as well

[@sharipaynter5075]

Lot of great energy! As a Forever DM I appreciate how you can solo a game. Watching you play helps add to my mental tool box.

[@ethanhammonds9630]

OMG you just did a Captain Kangaroo reference! I loved Simon as a little kid.

[@mr.eddiet.2016]

This series is great!

[@ThomasBurke-on6lq]

This is the first episode I've watched and I must say very entertaining! New sub

[@TheFallingThunder]

Love the effort put into the voices of the show.

[@JarethDuLac]

I'm unfamiliar with the Savage Worlds ruleset. But it seems like an interesting alternative to D&D. Especially for those looking for a more low/mid fantasy setting. 🤔 Also respect for the Excalibur reference. One of my favourite movies 😁

[@vanien1]

This is captivating!

[@keithmathews4605]

WOOOOOOHOOOOOOO!!! I am the 900th subscriber! Not sure that nets me anything... but I can FINALLY claim that allusive 900th place that I have been so desperately seeking!

[@SmittusMaximus69]

Love the videos can’t wait to finish them sometimes it’s like the dice know the story 😂

[@autieri]

I'm loving this series! The whole world needs to subscribe to this channel now.

[@teryarel]

Another awesome episode! I really like what you do with poor Simon. :)

[@zellfs]

Always great, i hope you keep doing this videos

[@sportscinematicuniverse]

3 episodes in and I’m hooked. I’m digging the high energy storytelling and your passion and excitement of playing are really shining. I know I’m late to the game (see what I did there?) but I’ve subscribed.

[@brettlawson5679]

No idea how I missed this but it’s awesome

[@tarcisiolucas5119]

Amazing!!!

[@TheRoadToTravel]

"woooohhlololoh reconnaissance work" made my day ;D

[@3nertia]

Your channel gives me hope that playing a group game solo can *actually* be fun! :D

[@chesire71cat17]

Loving this series! I Solo RPG as well and you present this in such an engaging way. This is the most addicting series since Critical Role. Keep it going!

[@Kade_Bauman]

Just wanted to say this series is SUCH a gem! I started watching Season 2 because I was interested in Ironsworn, and before I knew it I had watched the whole thing! Can’t wait to catch up on the rest 😁

[@Takerfan4ever303]

I can’t wait to see what the channel has next. I’m binging both seasons and I ordered the books!

[@Yogitus]

First time viewer and I can't believe Garrick (redacted). What an end. This was really fun.

[@SGTMaitiMaus]

Absolutely enthralling! Binge watching the series!

[@onaplake]

Looking forward to the next one!

[@TheMadCossack]

These first three episodes have been great! I really feel inspired to try this for myself

[@ZeroNumerous]

I don't really get solo scenes, but it seems like you're having a ton of fun. I'm just commenting for the algorithm and help your channel out.

[@paulallen8304]

The love the sheer chaos of this. A+

[@federicoaristimuno9151]

I´m new here, I´m late, but I´ll catch up soon. This is really fun. Hope you´re keeping this up. Really made me interested in trying solo rpging!

[@grassypond]

Simon may just be too much of a kind person to be an adventurer. They came to kill Gerrick, but his hesitation nearly got himself and Mord killed instead.

[@jessquinn6106]

Fantastic story/video thread! Loving the story and you helped me develop some new charts for my own RP. I'm hooked. BTW Loving the voices.

[@linopang5970]

instantly subscribed, keep up the good work, Trevor

[@warmmilk9480]

Thank you Trevor! This is very cool to watch and is helping me to better understand how I can use Mythic! It's great being able to play any TTRPG I want on my own, or with a friend or two and no GM. Looking forward to watching ahead to the rest of Simon's adventures! For Vilborg!

[@BishopVogue]

I am absolutely hooked. This is excellent stuff!

[@madmanvarietyshow9605]

Ngl I absolutely adore this so glad I found this channel!

[@thesnoman5567]

Just discovered this! Well done sir! Fun to watch AND I'm learning how to play Savage World!

[@OldPaw]

Love the Excalibur reference. Great movie.

[@alexandergf8156]

You have a wonderful voice!

[@jlnmyr]

"Unnecessary Excalibur reference". Bah hahahaha!

[@Catninjas]

I recently got into solo story gaming and struggled with dialogue between two characters. I noticed when you frame a scene you start the scene with a description of the character's feelings or motivation. I will try that next time I write a dialog uestion scene.

[@kiddith]

Amazing episode!!

[@b.lloydreese2030]

I'm really enjoying this. Probably more fun than if i played solo. I just don't have that level of energy anymore

[@kyleabrams9480]

Let's face it, Mord was asking for it :D

[@rooseveltcooper]

This is pretty amazing! All of this without a GM!

[@jcrass2361]

These are so fun, thanks for this solo playthrough! going to give it a shot!

[@upsidely]

Another awesome episode!

[@romulocamargo9745]

Great! Greetings from Brasil!

[@mcdo0gal1985]

That dice tray looks so good does anyone know who makes it? Easy roller dice maybe??

[@Deadshot15]

Just found your channel thanks to Arcane Library. I was wondering where you got the terrain you used in this episode. Great episodes so far!

[@DeanPrudhomme]

Also just came over after seeing your interview with Kelsey. LOVING it!! Binged the first 3 episodes. This is what I was trying to do as a kid when I couldn’t find anyone to play with, but I didn’t have an oracle! Gotta get a copy of Mythic. I am also loving how you are modeling good GM-ing too, describing the scene, getting through the mechanics quickly, but most importantly still narrating the results! Just great on so many levels!

[@mcdo0gal1985]

Was just scanning comments for the terrain… did you figure it out?

[@Wordviews]

Simon acted in such a self-contradictory manner in this episode, I think I got whiplash. He goes to get revenge on Garrick, saves his life from the bugs, then saves him again from being backstabbed. Then fights him to the death anyway, at which point Garrick is eaten by more of the same bugs that Simon just saved him from. And Mord, Simon's ally, takes a dire wound because of him!

[@MeMyselfandDieRPG]

Yup! Randomized results sure are fun!

[@ianbyrne465]

I guess you could say Simon has a certain code of honor. He doesn't want to let his enemy be murdered by the creatures, and doesn't want to stab the man in the back. But is willing to kill him in self-defense/a dirrct conflict. After the fact, I suppose Simon doesn't really care what the bugs do after he's dead

[@vaungriffith1289]

My dude I love soloRPGing now!:)

[@brunovalencia408]

Maravilloso! 👏

[@ChiefGarth]

Hey man I love the content.

[@SolosferaRPG]

GREAT imagination! Super impressive!

[@JacobMatthewAmes]

epic

[@johntheherbalistg8756]

Lol @ "I don't think he gonna make it"

[@devonsmith9519]

Handful of things. Narratively having Simon fight against an overwhelming urge of vengeance, especially after that claim of such to Mord, who he then backed out of his promise to, AND called him out. Simon shouldn't and most likely wouldn't have called Mord out, and more likely stepped between him and Garrick without saying anything or trying to convince Mord to back off, for the moment. So assuming in the highly unlikely event Mord lives. He made an enemy, in all likely hood.(Edit: Reason-> literal seconds later where Simon recovered Mord.) Minor issue with your entry into the house as well. First stated it was eerily quiet, and passed by and tried all the windows and main entrance in order to find Garrick in combat, heated assault no less. Which there was no clue as to scuffling and thudding from outside near the doorway and window to elude to such? Oversight. I'm not trying to nitpick, even I know this is old content. If anything, it's more an observation that you get too caught up in the excitement of moment-to-moment circumstances. Not tying them together. Mord is an escaped Orc. His friend a Half-Orc was falsely arrested and executed because of Mords actions of escape and assault or murder of a guard/innocent. Even if Garrick did order AND execute his Half-Orc friend. Perhaps there should have been a moment to ponder that, given the overall situation and information Simon recieved from Mord? Simon doesn't strike me as stupid. Only massively unlucky, and perhaps a tad foolish. As many adventuring types are. Why point this out? Well, as I said earlier... It seems you get caught up in the moment-to-moment circumstances easily. Slowing it down a touch would likely serve you better.

[@skiddwister9143]

This episode is wild. 'This event stacks on that vow which stacks on his motivation, stacking on the moon cycle, changing the environment...' Oh! And the enemy is protecting a hoard of gold, hiding his 3-year-old daughter... I'm going to support you right now.

[@namtellectjoonal7230]

Fun fact: Mord means murder in German and so far his bloodlust seems to live up to his name xD

[@omegaminoseer4539]

Mord should stab Simon when he recovers. "We could have snuck him! Your stupid honor cost me a blade to the ribcage! The bastard died, anyway!" This is just so captivating. Mr. Devall, you've also given me a new monster with the Solumnupede. I'll be using that in my D&D Campaign. EDIT: I had to give you your props for the wild ride.

[@Scubasgamecorner]

I know these are older videos , but where are those map tiles from ?

[@MeMyselfandDieRPG]

They’re boxed sets for D&D, circa the 3E era.

[@Scubasgamecorner]

@@MeMyselfandDieRPG Thanks Trevor Rewatching season one for the 2nd time and thought man I need those tiles 😃 Ps I really enjoy what you do especially with this show/ channel I will be supporting you in the future it’s just times are tough right now And your work here is getting me through emotionally so thank you 😊

[@MeMyselfandDieRPG]

Thanks for watching, Stephen! Glad you’re finding it valuable.

[@GNHobbies]

Looking to introduce my son (age 13) to gaming. Which DMless system do you recommend? And do they work well for many systems like D&D, Cthulhu, World of Darkness?

[@austinjimenez6580]

Damn you Simmon and your morals, that could of all been avoided if he just let mord do what they came to do anyway!

[@DanielJAudette]

I created a savage world's character. I started playing I escaped the building I was in and have not hit any monsters yet. What is the best way to created them from a newbie

[@rontalkstabletop]

First! Excited for this!

[@johntheherbalistg8756]

Simon's plans are like mine. Poor man

[@rontalkstabletop]

I think Mord is the type of orc that will turn on Simon and become a recurring enemy himself. Just saying.

[@perspectivedetective]

But Garak is just a simple tailor!

[@tzera_rhuon]

Rip Garrick, he was too cool to kill off so soon, he'd have made a pretty cool recurring antagonist.

[@jaybakata5566]

Why is Garrick so tough? I never played Savage Worlds so I am not sure what is going on however, you have great enthusiasm for the game and story. I am hooked but have a lot of questions. If Garrick is so tough why would Simon not flee, seeing how tough he is and realizing he is not a combat character?

[@viniciusmachadomiguel7498]

Hello, what is your acting method? I know Stanislavski's, but I wanted to study something that would make me get into the character like you do hahah.

[@MeMyselfandDieRPG]

Funny you should say that.... one of the things I’m thinking about doing is offering an “acting for DMs” course through Patreon.

[@scottkelbell5003]

Okay. I admit it. I am going to try to convince my daughter to marry this fellow. Boredom of any sort would be banished from the family!!! Wish me luck as I contrive a plot. Throw the die!

[@sebastienparadis9115]

I thought that the abuse of information was that the seargent hired a seer and was very much looking at them in real time ready to ambush with his men.