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Excellent program, Geek Gamers! ShadowDark is an awesome game! The books are fantastic! The art is top-shelf, and always on point. Lots of cool tables for everything! The system is quick, simple, and very efficient. Actually using the system is intuitive, smooth, and fun! It makes rolling up characters quick and simple, and DMing a game of ShadowDark is always a joy. Using ShadowDark for solo gaming campaigns is likely to also be very fun and interesting, similarly to running a game at the table with a group is always fun. I think you will certainly love the ShadowDark game, as well as the books. Keep up the great work with your program! I love watching your program. Always entertaining, interesting, and fun! Semper Fidelis, SHARK
Just started this video and just got the game last night, exited to start playing myself! As someone who doesn’t have a ton of friends i always really appreciate when cool games offer solo play. Means more to some people than other people light think
After pondering what game should be my first Solo RPG this seems like a perfect fit. Great way to promote the hobby and Shadowdark, still need to figure out the best way to get it in Europe.
My copy of the Shadowdark book is on the way and I can’t wait to give it along with Solodark a shot! Thank you for your session video! The solo game masters guide arrived today and Im planning on making a video showcasing it with my own thoughts and advice on how to help others get into Solo roleplaying!
This is great thanks. Playing just one character solo doesn't really interest me. I'm more interested in running 3-4 characters. In your experience, is this too much and that's why you do things the way you do? Cheers.
I talk about this in the video. I typically have 2-3 characters as that helps things along narratively. I only ever have 4 if the games specifically supports it like Four Against Darkness. For this demo I just made one to show how that went. And of course during the session in the video, I end up with a second PC that I meet during the course of gameplay.
I do play solo with 4 characters but I pick one to be the main character and the others are more like NPCs in my mind. It really depends on the system though, I'd say for instance that DnD has too much stuff to keep track of for 4 characters
The field is too rich with different options for me to have a favorite. I am a fan of variety depending on what I feel like doing/playing… I find myself returning to things like Black Hack and Knave (but those aren’t solo). Scarlet Heroes is great solo, as is Forbidden Lands. I’ve done multiple vids on both
Sadly due to the circumstances shadowdark was created, and my stance towards OSR/OSR-esque systems including some of my experiences with them, I don't see myself playing shadowdark soon solo or not. Ive tried systems where people said are the best but didnt actually had fun with them. Admittedly I hope to see you tackle systems like Fabula Ultima solo but im not sure if its up your alley considering its inspiration might not be something many would have personal experience with (JRPGs). Ive been trying to combine dnd 5e (2014 and if anyone wishes to reply, no do not recommend me different systems to use instead of 5e) and Fabula Ultima for a solo play where the player characrers are nascent players in an mmorpg and are going through the game's content. Problem is I have no clue on how to combine them (or at the very least have them coexist well) together and make the best of their strengths. I have seen folks combine two different systems together so I know its possible, but im stumped since I never done this before.
Greetings! I think ShadowDark is a great game. So many people are excited about ShadowDark, and embracing the game as their chosen system. More gamers embracing ShadowDark is fantastic! Semper Fidelis, SHARK
@@SHARK-yq5pr I'd say don't drink the Kool-Aid but damn dude. You can do what you like but... that whole schpeel sounds like a bad insurance sales pitch or a cult pitch. Again... Shadowdark sucks. It does nothing original, or new, or clever. It has good layout and art BORROWED from better OSR products. It's a glossy piece of turd. Period. It's in the name. The name is an OXYMORON on its own. "Shadowdark" Good grief use some brain cells.
@@wileydutkiewicz3569 Greetings! I disagree entirely. ShadowDark's layout and presentation is beautiful. Nothing in the OSR is original, new, or especially clever. Everyone repackages and tweaks different rules and mechanics and presents such material in whatever book or version. The style in which such material is presented is useful and important. Then, there is the approach of gameplay and how a particular author makes all of those elements work together. ShadowDark is quick, simple, and intuitive. Everything is well-laid out, and easily accessible and useable. SgadowDark blends the best elements of 5E, AD&D, DCC, OSE, and more. I actually own the ShadowDark book, and all of the products that Kelsey has written for ShadowDark. I run two different game campaigns every week actually using the ShadowDark system. ShadowDark works very well, and again, everything in ShadowDark is quick, simple, and functional. You obviously have some kind of deep hatred for ShadowDark. Play some other system that you prefer man. It is just a game. Just like individual preferences for fruit. If you don't like oranges, then you don't need to eat oranges. You can eat bananas, or whatever. Semper Fidelis, SHARK
@@wileydutkiewicz3569 While I dont necessarily agree to that extreme, I know what you mean. Im not gonna say the art sucks but the old school black and white, gritty/grimdark/gygaxian/etc. artstyle is getting rather overdone at this point (for me at least).
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order from Amazon: shorturl.at/vFMQ2
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Get RANDOM HEXCRAWL book: tinyurl.com/5cj3d4jc
Excellent program, Geek Gamers!
ShadowDark is an awesome game! The books are fantastic! The art is top-shelf, and always on point. Lots of cool tables for everything! The system is quick, simple, and very efficient. Actually using the system is intuitive, smooth, and fun! It makes rolling up characters quick and simple, and DMing a game of ShadowDark is always a joy. Using ShadowDark for solo gaming campaigns is likely to also be very fun and interesting, similarly to running a game at the table with a group is always fun. I think you will certainly love the ShadowDark game, as well as the books.
Keep up the great work with your program! I love watching your program. Always entertaining, interesting, and fun!
Semper Fidelis,
SHARK
This video was great! I'd love to see more of this kind of content. ❤
Nice looking books! Thanks or the look / session.
We're driving, We're driving into the dungeon! Oh no We're not sorry not your channel. My mistake lol 😆
Just started this video and just got the game last night, exited to start playing myself! As someone who doesn’t have a ton of friends i always really appreciate when cool games offer solo play. Means more to some people than other people light think
This is such a great video!
Thank you!
Excited to see solo play for this game - thanks!
Nice, I've been looking at this off and on. Good to see that the solo play document isn't superfluous.
Great video, been thinking about giving this one a go.
Great video and unfolding story.
So great! I’ve got this one high on my “to play” list😂
After pondering what game should be my first Solo RPG this seems like a perfect fit.
Great way to promote the hobby and Shadowdark, still need to figure out the best way to get it in Europe.
My copy of the Shadowdark book is on the way and I can’t wait to give it along with Solodark a shot!
Thank you for your session video! The solo game masters guide arrived today and Im planning on making a video showcasing it with my own thoughts and advice on how to help others get into Solo roleplaying!
Thanks for your support.
Thank you for another captivating solo example.
Brilliant video, thank you!
seems a wonderful way to juice out the beginning of a campaign before fleshing out the particulars...
I like your voice, it's very pleasant.
I loved the video thanks, I also wanted to ask would you ever consider covering cyberpunk Red in a future video?
Thanks for the question and so glad you enjoyed this vid. I’m afraid that theme of game isn’t really up my alley so it is unlikely I’d cover the game.
This is great thanks. Playing just one character solo doesn't really interest me. I'm more interested in running 3-4 characters. In your experience, is this too much and that's why you do things the way you do? Cheers.
I talk about this in the video. I typically have 2-3 characters as that helps things along narratively. I only ever have 4 if the games specifically supports it like Four Against Darkness. For this demo I just made one to show how that went.
And of course during the session in the video, I end up with a second PC that I meet during the course of gameplay.
@@GeekGamers01 Thanks. I somehow missed the part where you said you have 2-3 characters!
I do play solo with 4 characters but I pick one to be the main character and the others are more like NPCs in my mind. It really depends on the system though, I'd say for instance that DnD has too much stuff to keep track of for 4 characters
What is your favorite solo rpg system so far? I was thinking about doing some OSE but Shadowdark seems pretty good too.
The field is too rich with different options for me to have a favorite. I am a fan of variety depending on what I feel like doing/playing… I find myself returning to things like Black Hack and Knave (but those aren’t solo). Scarlet Heroes is great solo, as is Forbidden Lands. I’ve done multiple vids on both
Make a tier list !!!!!
I think I would have put the spy in the wilderness. They’ve turned bandit.
How would you compare the Sandbox Generator to The Game Master's Book of Astounding Tables? I have the later and it's been great.
Afraid I’m not familiar with the one you have
basically it's like the elder scrolls games with the amount of side quests 😁
Sadly due to the circumstances shadowdark was created, and my stance towards OSR/OSR-esque systems including some of my experiences with them, I don't see myself playing shadowdark soon solo or not. Ive tried systems where people said are the best but didnt actually had fun with them.
Admittedly I hope to see you tackle systems like Fabula Ultima solo but im not sure if its up your alley considering its inspiration might not be something many would have personal experience with (JRPGs).
Ive been trying to combine dnd 5e (2014 and if anyone wishes to reply, no do not recommend me different systems to use instead of 5e) and Fabula Ultima for a solo play where the player characrers are nascent players in an mmorpg and are going through the game's content. Problem is I have no clue on how to combine them (or at the very least have them coexist well) together and make the best of their strengths. I have seen folks combine two different systems together so I know its possible, but im stumped since I never done this before.
I threw up a little in my mouth... Shadowdark.... blech.
Greetings!
I think ShadowDark is a great game. So many people are excited about ShadowDark, and embracing the game as their chosen system. More gamers embracing ShadowDark is fantastic!
Semper Fidelis,
SHARK
@@SHARK-yq5pr I'd say don't drink the Kool-Aid but damn dude. You can do what you like but... that whole schpeel sounds like a bad insurance sales pitch or a cult pitch. Again... Shadowdark sucks. It does nothing original, or new, or clever. It has good layout and art BORROWED from better OSR products. It's a glossy piece of turd. Period. It's in the name. The name is an OXYMORON on its own. "Shadowdark" Good grief use some brain cells.
@@wileydutkiewicz3569 Greetings!
I disagree entirely. ShadowDark's layout and presentation is beautiful. Nothing in the OSR is original, new, or especially clever. Everyone repackages and tweaks different rules and mechanics and presents such material in whatever book or version. The style in which such material is presented is useful and important. Then, there is the approach of gameplay and how a particular author makes all of those elements work together. ShadowDark is quick, simple, and intuitive. Everything is well-laid out, and easily accessible and useable. SgadowDark blends the best elements of 5E, AD&D, DCC, OSE, and more. I actually own the ShadowDark book, and all of the products that Kelsey has written for ShadowDark. I run two different game campaigns every week actually using the ShadowDark system. ShadowDark works very well, and again, everything in ShadowDark is quick, simple, and functional.
You obviously have some kind of deep hatred for ShadowDark. Play some other system that you prefer man. It is just a game. Just like individual preferences for fruit. If you don't like oranges, then you don't need to eat oranges. You can eat bananas, or whatever.
Semper Fidelis,
SHARK
@@wileydutkiewicz3569 I don't have any opinions on Shadowdark but jeez, if you don't like it just move on and let people enjoy what they want.
@@wileydutkiewicz3569 While I dont necessarily agree to that extreme, I know what you mean. Im not gonna say the art sucks but the old school black and white, gritty/grimdark/gygaxian/etc. artstyle is getting rather overdone at this point (for me at least).