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Neon Road: AN 80s STYLE SOLO GAME

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It’s 1985. But a very different 1985.

In 1976, the Cold War turned hot as nuclear bombs fell from the sky on cities around the world. New York, London, Hong Kong, Seoul, Washington D.C. and many more major metropolitan cities vanished in a flash of flames, screams, and melted flesh.

While much of the world went untouched by flame all the survivors still felt the effects of the fallout. Entire landscapes became nuclear wastelands crawling with flesh-eating zombies and mutant monsters. Surviving cities rose up in the wake, becoming thriving metropolises that worship greed, capitalism, and pleasure. Malls, bowling alleys, arcades, movie theaters, and more are the religious chapels of the new world. However, crime, bigotry, systematic oppression, and tyranny reign in the shadows here.  

Other untouched wilderness areas became the open wilds where animals, scavengers, farmers, ranchers, and more people made their lives. Those who live here call it a refuge from the horrors of the wastelands and the crime and decadence of the cities. Many of these folks cling to the “old religions.”

Now, in a post-apocalyptic 1980s dystopia, you are seeking to make your own way in the world. 

Neon Road is an ultra-simple solo tabletop roleplaying  with themes focused on inspirations from grindhouse 70s and 80s sci-fi, cyberpunk, apocalypse, and horror films. Using the popular Micro RPG System, this short 40 page core rulebook creates the foundation for many mini "chapbook" expansions to come.

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Stephen A December 14, 2022 11:08 pm UTC
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During character creation you can buy items from the Equipment Locker. Does this mean that the Equipment Locker is in your Home Base and you can purchase items from it when you return to your Home Base? Or is it just a location to recover and level up?
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Erik M October 10, 2022 4:46 am UTC
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Hi! I purchased this earlier today, and I am excited to get into it. I've read over the book a couple times now, and I can't seem to find any form of character advancement in the base rules. Are there rules for that in any supplemental books? Am I just overlooking them? Please let me know.
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Erik M October 11, 2022 2:08 am UTC
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Hi, follow-up! I found them in the home base entry!
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Daniils S March 16, 2022 6:25 pm UTC
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Hi there! I'm totally new to this kind of gameplay, besides that I don't have much experience in classic DnD. I got interested in your projects, because you can play them alone (and I am a lonely). I've read the ''Neon Road: AN 80s STYLE SOLO GAME'', everything clear and straightforward, but... how do I start to play? Do I have to buy one of the rule expansions like ''Neon Zombs of the Wastes''?

Thanks in advance!
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Noah P March 16, 2022 7:47 pm UTC
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You should be able to start playing right away with just the core rulebook! Missions and expansions add more variety to the game and new places to explore.
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Daniils S March 16, 2022 8:55 pm UTC
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Thank You for the fast reply!

So, for the dummies... when I've created my character and home base, how do I start? Create my own mission or a situation and see where it brings me, right?
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Noah P March 16, 2022 9:05 pm UTC
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Begin at your home base. Then, using the rules for moving between areas (P 24) roll on the movement chart (so if you're in the city, roll on the streets move chart on P 27). Once you've completed this step and encountered whatever is rolled, generate the new area per the area generating rules on P 23 (SIZE, EXITS, and TYPE). Finally, roll for enemies per section 8.0 and fight them. Once an area is cleared you can continue exploring and expanding the map(s). Return to your home base when you feel you need to rest. Stop at randomly generated shops to buy stuff. Etc. That's the basics of the game! I really hope that helped!
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Daniils S March 17, 2022 4:20 pm UTC
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You know what?
Ir really did!!! Thank You very much!!!
Have a nice day!
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Chin Kit L December 24, 2022 6:00 am UTC
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Hello, sorry to hijack the thread but I'd really like some clarification on terminology if you don't mind.

So I begin by rolling 3d6 to determine AREA size. Say I get 9. I draw 9 squares anyway I like, to determine the layout of the AREA (city block).

Then I roll 1d6 to determine the EXITS. Say I get 2, which I place anywhere on the edge of a square (leading off the map).

Then I generate the AREA (pg. 27) and I get a CLOTHING OUTLET.

Then I choose any square in this CLOTHING OUTLET to be my HOME BASE.

The after that I roll for ENEMY type, finish the fight (or run away) and continue exploring off this area? Say I move out of an EXIT, generate a new area etc. etc. exactly as above? (With the exception of choosing a home base)?

Thanks!
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Kage M February 28, 2022 9:54 pm UTC
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How would one go about making stats for other creatures our adventurer may face?
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Noah P February 28, 2022 10:36 pm UTC
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Future expansions will add other enemies, monsters, robots, and creatures. Otherwise, to make your own, simply think of a creative name. Then assign it a W-DMG of 1, 1D2, 1D3, 1D3+1, 1D6 1D6+1, 2D6, or 3D6. Do the same for H-DMG. Finally choose how much LF it has. non-boss enemies generally have 10 or less LF. Bosses have more than that.
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Kage M March 01, 2022 5:20 am UTC
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Excellent. I can randomize the W-/H- -DMG by a d8. How about a d8+2 for the non-boss enemies and a d12+4? for boss or more than that?
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Ed M February 27, 2022 5:33 pm UTC
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Hi! I've been scouring reddit for solo rpg and found this. I'm new to this type of gaming. is this recommended for newbies? and do i have to get other supplements or could this be played as a standalone?

would really appreciate the response. thank you!
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Chad B February 28, 2022 6:31 am UTC
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You can play this one all by itself, it’s self-contained.

Any of the expansions can be slotted in later should you choose to get them.
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Noah P February 28, 2022 2:16 pm UTC
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Yes, Chad is correct. This is a completely stand-alone game and a very easy one to use to jump into solo gaming.
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Ed M March 01, 2022 1:12 pm UTC
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oh great! thank you very much!
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Matthew C February 14, 2022 6:01 pm UTC
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Why is this running the 1.0 Rules instead of the 1.75 Rules?
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Noah P February 14, 2022 6:12 pm UTC
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It is a "back to basics" game specifically for a large portion of the fandom who have been requesting the simpler games with 1-page expansions again (the core of what made Micro RPG in the first place). It doesn't necessarily run on 1.0, as it uses favored ideas and concepts from all the many different games, as requested by different fans, in the simplest way possible. While still a part of Micro RPG as a whole, it is more of like a "sideline" game with frequent small releases while the main line of Gay Realms with the newest version of the rules is still running with the more fleshed out expansions. Hope that helps explain.
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Matthew C February 14, 2022 6:28 pm UTC
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Good to know. I was a little confused when I finally sat down and read through it. (ʘ ͟ʖ ʘ)
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Kristian D February 21, 2022 9:34 pm UTC
Does it have a lot of stuff about sexualities in it? I like the 80's, but I really don't care for playing a game called "Gay Realms".

No offense, I just wanna play a game without a lot of real-world stuff in it.
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Noah P February 21, 2022 9:46 pm UTC
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Kristian, this core book, while set in the overall Gay Realms, can be played without the LGBTQ+ elements. The LGBTQ+ elements mostly comes in during character creation and making a backstory and personality and identity for the character. You can make your character whatever you wish, and players are encouraged to. So, I believe you should be able to enjoy it and then pick and choose when it comes to later expansions. In the end, however, this game and most all games from my company are specifically created with the LGBTQ+ gaming community in mind. Thanks for asking.
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Kristian D March 14, 2022 7:50 am UTC
Ah, I see.

I think I'll skip, but thanks for the polite reply, anyway :)
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Noah P March 14, 2022 2:25 pm UTC
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No problem, and thanks for the interest.
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Joe M February 14, 2022 5:04 pm UTC
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Got a recommend for this on Twitter and absolutely had to have it. This is a great microbook and will absolutely love to see more.
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Noah P February 14, 2022 5:18 pm UTC
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Very cool! Glad you were able to find this game!
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Harrington M February 14, 2022 12:57 pm UTC
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Love the game. Great stuff. I think this is my favorite of all of your microchapbook settings. I'm looking forward to seeing what else comes of this. I would suggest something more elaborate for searching "rooms" in the vein of the advanced dungeon rules for your fantasy version.
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Noah P February 14, 2022 3:05 pm UTC
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Thank you! I really am hoping to have some really cool rules additions in the expansions! Thanks for the ideas!
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David B February 04, 2022 4:27 pm UTC
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Now, when are you starting with the scenarios? Will these be pay what you like or free.
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Noah P February 04, 2022 4:34 pm UTC
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The first expansion will be out next week. I haven't settled on an official price yet. It may depend on the expansion. But it will be a dollar or less, just depending on costs and time.
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David B February 10, 2022 2:42 pm UTC
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How will we know when you release them? Do we get a email because we purchased the rules?
Thanks.
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Noah P February 10, 2022 5:59 pm UTC
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You should automatically on the mailing list for buying the game. You can add Micro RPG to "follow my favorites" to ensure. There is also a Facebook page and Facebook group.
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JANICH O February 04, 2022 11:39 am UTC
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It doesn't appear to have been made clear how to flee combat. The reader is told that combat last till all opponants are defeated, you die, or you successfully run from combat. A lot of us know how to do that from your other works, but a new player would have no clue.
Easy to forget these details
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Noah P February 04, 2022 3:50 pm UTC
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I've gone ahead and updated the book at your suggestion. Thanks.
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