The “Savage Worlds” of Simon of Argoston S1 Eps 5: Many Meetings

[@StepBackHistory]

I hope you appreciate how big a resource this is for solo RPG players who have very few good opportunities to see someone doing it well and using mythic GME no less.

[@MeMyselfandDieRPG]

That's a great compliment, thank you :)

[@huboikjuh7326]

Spot on comment!

[@ChuckstaGaming]

@@citeltheof I can't wait to start solo adventuring. I'm taking in everything I am learning from this channel and other channels, and will hopefully start my first adventure tomorrow 😁 If I were you, I'd start compiling my own tables, as I get used to how the existing ones work (while playing a few fantasy ones), and then start on my own solo adventures in the area (super hero, sci fi, western. etc) that I am interested in. Or play the SciFi ones now, and build up your resourses as you go. Or a mix of both! Ooh, actually, I love westerns. I think I will do that for the Wild West 😁

[@Jimalcoatl]

@@citeltheof You can use most of the things he uses to do super heroes. Just add the savage worlds superhero companion, nearly everything he uses is genre neutral.

[@KevinMackie]

Agree and I think it’s an equally good resource for sandbox GMing in general.

[@Anny-me9ny]

Simon may not be a great adventurer, but he’s a good friend and I can admire his devotion to help his allies

[@sullyb23511]

Totally. I like him a lot.

[@StarkMaximum]

Simon's persuasion skills are so bad, he ends up getting persuaded by the NPCs he's trying to persuade. He makes everyone else seem like cunning negotiators just by standing next to them.

[@SagaxCorvinus]

_"No money. No food. No hope. No friends."_ One could say Simon is a _lone wolf,_ but at this point he'd be just _lone_ because he would have lost even the _wolf._ :'(

[@crazyhercules9442]

😂😭Bro.

[@jdubya7139]

Throw in an ex-wife and a truck and you've got yourself a country song.

[@RoyBlumenthal]

North's intention is to point people in the right direction.

[@HouseDM]

Omg Trevor, that voice for Edbert is so fricken good. Thanks for the good time Trevor!

[@rorydoconnor]

“My travel-stained companion” 😂 I am going to have to find a way to slip that into conversation.

[@nigelfindley3104]

Sooooo GOOD! Thank you for showing how solo roleplaying can be done.

[@animatorFan74]

it's funny, watching season 3 now, to see how all the relationships start again.... just mere humble beginnings here :)

[@dirkvoltaar]

Trevor, your Irish accent is pretty good! (That’s actually a big compliment!) Strong Dublin vibes.

[@CodyHa420]

you.. are.. a.. Nerd.. .. its awesome

[@AtrusGambit]

8:45 begins the greatest improv dialogue I've ever seen.

[@andyreimer7745]

kind of funny. 2 hours after buying Random Tables 2 you use it on this episode. (and yeah... I'm catching up on old seasons)

[@ChrisC0921]

The voice for Edbert is epic! I hope he survives the upcoming dungeon. Fantastic episode! This has given me a lot to think about with how to better handle scene breaks as well as using the random event to start a new scene if I'm not exactly sure where to go next. Thanks for doing these videos! Fantastic!

[@malkaviangrin]

Omigosh Edbert is such a fun character!! Trevor's done it again :D

[@amadexmilby7309]

I have never seen anything like this before (only because I have never played D&D in my entire life) but, this fantastic and is kind of blowing my mind. The rules around drawing cards is interesting, I would play this kind of game just to understand those types of rules better.

[@BeccanerofChaos]

Oooh, the arrival of our dear friend from Season 3! I've actually been watching them episode by episode, hopping between the two! Especially since my friend and I started a GM-less Dominion game as well. Very much looking forward to the adventures to come ^_^

[@grassypond]

North seems to be a man of contrasts; he's an intelligent brute that is a merchant that enjoys the finer things in life but only with moderation.

[@coreymayo8321]

Excellent as always. I'm six scenes into my own solo campaign and I'm finding non-combat scenes like these to be my favorite. I love the back and forth interaction between myself and what the Mythic GM and ÜNE: Emulators throw at me. Reminds me of the Rich Little (yes, I'm that old) bit of asking for a celebrity and a situation from the audience and improvising the results.

[@MeMyselfandDieRPG]

I grew up on Rich Little. No doubt had a big influence on my career as a Voice Actor ;)

[@MrDowntemp0]

The Orc/Human strife. The Male Sea god with his 'school' of followers... I'm really digging the world-building that's coming out of these sessions. I'd be really interested in seeing a side episode where a different game is played that maybe fleshed out the setting even more.

[@MeMyselfandDieRPG]

That may just happen....

[@timparks9833]

I really love how good Simon is at failing forward. Nothing ever goes his way, and he rarely changes things so they do, but he’s still making progress. Love it.

[@JarethDuLac]

An episode where Simon doesn't almost die. Well I'll be.... 😂 But seriously, It's great that you are showing how much fun 'Solo play' can be. Because I know there are plenty of people who have wanted to get into TTRPG because of Critical Role, but can't find groups. Solo games are a viable alternative.

[@ortizlzitro]

I can't believe I just discovered this channel. I'm running through everything. Trevor, you are an evil (baby) genius! Thank you for sharing this with us all!

[@patrickmulder2450]

Not the hero you want or need, but the one you're going to get. Wonderful, that could just as easily sum up my 20 year RPG career X-D Very relatable this...

[@evanzeh6696]

Edbert “Colin Farrell” the Solemn lol

[@rontalkstabletop]

Another great episode! I really love how you change cameras as you RP different characters. And this RP episode was a nice little change of pace. Keep it going!

[@MrDowntemp0]

Yeah, the production level is fantastic and really contributes to the enjoyment.

[@jasonsunday2932]

I saw your interview on The Arcane Library channel. I have never considered doing Solo games. You make it look so fun. Keep up the good work!

[@wispsprojects1120]

Oh hey, some random soldier guy, the ghost thing seems interesting, too bad he probably won't stick around for more than one or two episdes... Watching back this episodes it's fun how even now I seem to find new details. Like Edbert being so dismissive about recruting a priest could be just stubbornness and unlucky rolls, but thinking about it it makes perfect sense for his character. He probably tried to get help from the priests of all religions he could find at that point and since he's still haunted, he kinda has a reason to think that priests are all mountebanks. I don't remeber if he's relation to religion ever comes up later but it just seems so logical and in-character for him to react like this.

[@ahtech1990]

This is highly entertaining, very glad I stumbled onto this show. It would work just as well as a podcast I’d think too.

[@Mr_Crumbly]

I have to confess I don't normally enjoy fantasy actual plays, but your infectious enthusiasm and skill has me subscribed and eagerly anticipating each episode. Will you be developing Edbert's haunting (assuming he lives that long!)? The ghost won't be just another soldier he killed in battle - perhaps the enemy surrendered and in a berserk rage Edbert killed him anyway, or maybe it was even friendly fire?

[@MeMyselfandDieRPG]

That's high praise, thanks! As for the ghost... we'll have to see what the Dice Gods decree...

[@chopstyx141]

Did this comment age well? Extreme yes.

[@Acehalo2]

@@chopstyx141 Mythic GME says: 001 on the dice. ;)

[@crazyhercules9442]

Almost as if he foretold the future👀

[@rpgtime5423]

5 seconds in and I'm already smiling ear to ear. Love this.

[@SGTMaitiMaus]

Bro, this is really inspiring! Motivated me to begin my own adventure using Mythic and D&D 5E. Can’t wait to see what happens in episode 6!

[@alejotm000]

Another fun episode, looking forward to learning what happens once they reach the temple! Let's hope Simon's new friend knows how to use a weapon! Knowing how all his companions seem to end up dead or wounded, the question is how far into the temple they'll get!

[@ksfarmmom]

Wow. Just, wow. I just stumbled onto this looking for some way to play solo rpg. Had already looked at Four Against Darkness (which I haven’t entirely given up on) and League of Dungeoneers ( which is completely unavailable), and this is perfect. This is so entertaining and helpful. I am considering using GURPS rules rather than Savage Worlds. Not sure yet.

[@Spooky_rusty]

Oh man I love Edbert haha. Just came across your channel and it’s been a huge inspiration.

[@FoodStampPhone]

Absolutely loving this series, just started my own solo campaign last night. Watching you play is like the frame work for my game and very inspiring. Thanks for all that you do!

[@theyxaj]

Obviously there's only one guy playing both Edbert and Simon, but I did giggle a bit when both of them had their glasses off in the same pose.

[@jessquinn6106]

I am so hooked on this series. Great story, fun, hilarious and just a blast to watch and listen to

[@QQVincent]

Edbert already becoming one of my favorite NPCs!

[@upsidely]

Not a dull moment

[@arnkalipunki-jy3rn]

Enjoying this series

[@butterball353]

11 months late lol but I just got into table top rpgs and I’m doing dnd as a stupid but strong human fighter haven’t yet come up with a story but working on it

[@jakkfamily61]

You are fun to watch. Very creative and super funny with your voices. Thank you.

[@corybanticfire]

Rolling for npc motivation, is that from UNE?

[@rolanejo8512]

Is this by the Ocean? (rewatching the campaign: You'll regret that.)

[@onaplake]

Another very enjoyable video!

[@ACDieppa]

I'm on my 3rd listen through of season 1 and at 12:22 introduces Edbert!

[@musingsofmessa]

In Basic Fantasy RPG, I rolled my main character's backstory at random using their Quick Character Creation supplement. Ellarwen is the third child in her elven family, and her parents are merchants (innkeepers). The significant events from her childhood is she was apprenticed in her parents' occupation. Then she was orphaned. She was taken in by bandits. I'm not sure how she was orphaned, so there's a bit of a gap there. BUT her elvish family (parents and two siblings) were killed by a noble ( the KING of all people 😱) Then, she was apprenticed in the craft of a government official (the town mayor). Ellarwen's significant events in young adulthood include: moving to the big city. She was sold into slavery, but escaped. And she developed 4 vices - she swears like a sailor, lacks self confidence, is quick-tempered, and is mistrustful of people. Then, she learned how to be an Adventurer. 😯 I'll leave it up to my imagination to figure out the rest, but still - her backstory is kinda sad, but that's how she began adventuring. So that's really cool. 🙂 Although I'm not too sure what happened to her Bandit guardians. I might ask the Event chart about it. 😉 I especially want to ask Mythic GM why the King killed her family.

[@mgakidd]

That priest sounded a bit like Pal Pal. I wonder if that will come into effect later.

[@StreetShots79]

That Dublin accent is not half bad at all and I'm from Dublin.

[@jakkfamily61]

Life long subscriber. Please do another solo adventure with all of your voices. Its super funny. Im trying to get my fam in to D&D and i think im have them watch you. I know its hard to make videos but please try to keep them going. You're super talented. You'd be a good drinking buddy.

[@arielle2745]

Yay, Edbert, yay Simon! What will happen next?

[@KennethSee]

Edbert sounds like Lt. Price on COD:MW. Well done!

[@andysimmons2648]

Another awesome episode. I love how the plot is developing and the inclusion of the new NPCs is fantastic. I love you how you bring all the characters “alive” too.

[@huboikjuh7326]

Awesome show !!!!

[@stevescott6468]

Hello. I'm looking to get the mythic GM emulator and the UNE. If I buy it from the links above does it help this channel out? Thanks!

[@MeMyselfandDieRPG]

Yes it does! Thank you for the support!

[@Quidadte]

By the way, I use to play solo only with the imagination but after seen you I'll give my minis and maps a try !!!

[@ronwisegamgee]

Great stuff! Is Edbert a Wild Card or is he another unfortunate extra? Also, if you're ever looking to get into Savage Worlds: Adventure Edition, they have rules for tougher extras (they have either one or two wound boxes), in case you want some more variation between a minion and a major NPC.

[@trevordevall2773]

He is, sadly, but a lowly extra. I’m aware of the new edition, but I prefer the Deluxe version (just a personal preference) One hit-one-kill extras, baby!

[@MrDowntemp0]

I've played savage worlds in the past (with a group) and really really enjoyed it. What am I missing by not getting the new deluxe edition, or the adventure edition?

[@MeMyselfandDieRPG]

It's mostly cosmetic changes, actually. The core of the game is still essentially the same.

[@APaganPerspective]

how do characters advance in MYTHIC GME. i know how SW advances. not seeing it with GME

[@Quidadte]

Hi Trevor !!! Thanxxx a lot for your work here !!! Can you give me the name of the book with the NPCs tables for moods and motivations ???

[@MeMyselfandDieRPG]

Sure! UNE the Universal NPC Emulator on DrivethruRPG: www.drivethrurpg.com/product/134163/UNE-The-Universal-NPC-Emulator-rev?term=une++npc&affiliate_id=538789

[@cody22cannon]

Really channeling his inner Colin farrel with edberts voice lol

[@brunovalencia408]

Magnífico canal 🎲🎲

[@MGP2210]

Your irish accent is a bit Colin Farrel. 😁👍

[@MeMyselfandDieRPG]

Colin Farrel’s accent is a bit Trevor Devall ;)

[@MRdaBakkle]

This feels like it could be an even better way to play. Instead of having a GM just get 3-4 people together and have them all make characters using GME.

[@Giles29]

Maybe the merchant is played by Mike Tyson, big tough guy, little tiny voice

[@cloverraven]

Edbert!

[@felipeassuncao8872]

What would it happen if Simon had come back alone and tried to fight those 3 skeletons only for revenge?

[@jdubya7139]

He has no money, yet managed to buy a drink and secure lodgings? Hmmm...

[@austinjimenez6580]

Simon need the God of Persuasion, dear lord he has the people skills of a rock, which is to say none. At the very least some God of luck has to be guiding him through this cause he has just barely made this far

[@scottkelbell5003]

Sorry... What is meant by the term "exploders?" Something to do with dice rolls.

[@MeMyselfandDieRPG]

In Savage Worlds, when you roll the highest number on a die, you roll again and add it.

[@TheStrandedSavant]

When is he gonna get a level gain