I talk a lot about how Tabletop RPGs are a collaborative storytelling experience. Friends around a table, whether physical or virtual, rolling dice and telling a story together. But maybe you don't know anyone who wants to game with you, or sometimes you can't get your friends together, or perhaps you'd rather just spend some time telling a story on your own. Whatever the reason you find yourself wanting or needing to roll some dice on your own, there is no shortage to Solo Tabletop RPGs.
Today I'm joined by the solo RPG game designer Jordan a.k.a. Hypnos to talk share his advice for crafting your own Solo RPG. We talk about the importance of theme, setting, structure, character archetypes and how to leave room for a player to create their own narrative but without just handing over a sandbox for one person to play around in.
If you want to hear more from Jordan you can follow him on Twitter @MichanikoMcleod or check out his games on itch https://michanikos.itch.io/
Follow me on twitter @19HitstheDragon for updates on the season and general nerd shenanigans.
You can follow our editor Hannah on twitter @Bad8uddhist to see their awesome crafts and get updates on edits and her craft streams.
Intro and Outro music by Paul Mackie.
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Season 2 Episode 8: Editing The Movie On The Fly: or Table Management
Season 2 Episode 7: In It For The Long Haul; or Tips For Creating and Maintaining Your Campaign
Season 2 Episode 6: How to Keep 'Em Coming Back for More
Season 2 Episode 5: T.I.P.S. for Making NPCs; or Creating the Illusion of Depth
Season 2 Episode 4: We're All Beginners Once; or, Tips for the 1st time Game Master
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