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FlexTale Solo Adventuring Toolkit (multisystem: Pathfinder, P2E, 5E, OSR, DCC)
Publisher: Infinium Game Studios
by Ryan S. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 01/20/2022 20:04:31

At first I sided with the reviewers that were overwhelmed and pondered why on earth this many tables and sub systems could be needed. Then I slowed down, read entries that interested me, then read more and I realized this is an incredibly well thought out toolkit for more solo RPG situations than you can imagine. That's why it is a five star product. This isn't meant to be an oracle, you can use Mythic, the Encounter Buiilding Decision Deck or my favorite, The Gamemasters Apprntice for that. This massive book is meant to be your go to for thins like "What does the Big Bad Guy do next?" or "How soon do we need to leave on this quest before it's too late?". There's also a section on how to alter the rules of your favorite system to optimize play. In summary, this is a solid encyclopedia for solo play. If you want something more focused I recommend the Flex AI Guidebook that centers on monster/NPC actions and is excellent or the also excellent Flex Encounters sourcebook.



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[5 of 5 Stars!]
FlexTale Solo Adventuring Toolkit (multisystem: Pathfinder, P2E, 5E, OSR, DCC)
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Advanced Olde Swords Reign: Monsters and Treasures
Publisher: Workhorse RPG Studio
by Ryan S. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 10/20/2021 13:09:37

All the monsters you'd expect to see in a D&D game. Stat blocks are easy to read, proficiency and saves are clearly spelled out. Damage and actions are simplified for that OSR feel without losing the monsters identity. I love this book! It's the version of 5e I have been wanting to play for a long time. I also ordered the hardbacks on Amazon, go get 'em!



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[5 of 5 Stars!]
Advanced Olde Swords Reign: Monsters and Treasures
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Advanced Olde Swords Reign: Rules and Magic
Publisher: Workhorse RPG Studio
by Ryan S. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 10/20/2021 13:07:13

This really hit the sweet spot for me. I like the low HP and simpler concepts in OSR but miss the elegance and streamlined rules of 5e. This is the system for me. No more 5e PCs and Monsters with hundreds of HP and no more bland and unbalanced OSR PCs. This rules set takes the best of both worlds and leaves the worst aspects out. I had been home brewing a system like this for months and was happy to stumble across this and dscover it's already been done! Spells, monsters, and PCs have all been scaled back to more of an OSR feel without losing what makes them distinct. I think I done trying to get 5e to feel right for me, this is it. PS- I ordered the hardbacks online as well, Amazon has them for now.



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[5 of 5 Stars!]
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The Deck of Tales
Publisher: Larcenous Designs, LLC
by Ryan S. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 01/23/2021 12:08:32

I already owned the GMA cards and these are nice supplement to those. They allow for quick reference and more images. I use them to customize foes and features of the environment. I would recommend them to solo players especially. Great product!



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[5 of 5 Stars!]
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The Adventure Crafter Deck
Publisher: Word Mill Games
by Ryan S. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 11/20/2020 09:35:06

I owned the book already and thought the cards might be a good way to speed up prep and play and boy was I right. They are a fantastic resource for GMs and Solo players. As both (I GM for my kids and soemtimes play solo, or with them as well), these cards are great for creating dynamic stories on the fly or with short preparation. I highly recommend!



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[5 of 5 Stars!]
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Thanks for the kind words! I'm glad you're enjoying the deck. My main hope with the deck was to speed up TAC, which makes it more viable for use on the fly instead of just for preparation. I think it's cool that you adventure with your kids :)
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The GameMaster's Apprentice: Base Deck
Publisher: Larcenous Designs, LLC
by Ryan S. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 01/08/2020 14:44:48

Hands down the best purchase I ever made on here. I play solo and with my kids a lot and these decks (I also bought Sci-Fi and Fantasy) allow me to enjoy myself to an extent that escaped me before. They are so versatile and useful, easy to use and hack. I use them to help generate loot, create NPCs, answer questions, and so much more. It keeps me feeling honest and prevents that feeling of cheating you can sometimes feel when using a GM-simulator system. I tired Mythic and it is fine, really good actually, but this has all I want and more. Just get them!



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Mutants & Masterminds Power Profile #22: Strength Powers
Publisher: Green Ronin Publishing
by Ryan S. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 09/04/2012 11:11:47

Great ideas for ways to make your brick stand out. Well worth the 99 cents!



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[5 of 5 Stars!]
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Legendary I: Legendary Blades [PFRPG]
Publisher: Purple Duck Games
by Ryan S. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 09/04/2012 11:11:03

I love this resource. Even if you don't use all the blades as written they will get the creative juices flowing. I really can't wait to start awarding a coupe to my group this fall. I think they'll really dig the backgrounds (which can be easily adapted to any setting).



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[5 of 5 Stars!]
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WatchGuard Solo - Castle (M&M 3e)
Publisher: Xion Studios
by Ryan S. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 09/04/2012 11:09:32

Love this character. Part Punisher, Ultimate Hawkeye, and Batman. Fun for use or as a PC an NPC.



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[4 of 5 Stars!]
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WatchGuard Solo - Battalion (M&M 3e)
Publisher: Xion Studios
by Ryan S. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 09/04/2012 11:08:15

Very cool character and concept. Can be used in all different sorts of campaigns, even a "G.I. Joe" style universe!



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[4 of 5 Stars!]
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The Frugal Forge: 101 Magic Weapons [PFRPG]
Publisher: Creation's Edge Games
by Ryan S. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 04/16/2012 21:19:51

Wow, this is an impressive and creative collection of magic weapons. I cannot wait to get some in the hands of my PCs. They all are well thought out and a very diverse, fitting many different styles of play. No matter if you're a hack and slasher or stab and dasher you'll find some extremely fun weapons in this collection. It's only 2 bucks, can't miss at that price. Love it.



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[5 of 5 Stars!]
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BASH! Fantasy Edition
Publisher: Basic Action Games
by Ryan S. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 02/06/2012 13:31:30

Wow. This is an elegant, simple, yet deep and HIGHLY flexible game. As an older gamer, a husband, and father who does some solo-gaming (using Mythic GM Emulator and house rules) I wanted a system that was easy to learn and play without being too 'fluffy'. BASH Fantasy fit all my criteria. You can create any character you can think of, add powers, add new races, add whatever you want, it's so easy to customize. Want a Sky-Rim style adventure where anyone can wield swords and magic or strict class system where mages can't use swords? Okay, fine. This system can handle whatever you want. Quick combat with enough tactics to satisfy most, a great magic and enchanting section, and tons of great settings ideas round out a great rules set.



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[5 of 5 Stars!]
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BASH! Ultimate Edition
Publisher: Basic Action Games
by Ryan S. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 12/08/2011 11:27:56

I have been a loooonnnggg time FASERIP fan since the Yellow Box came out. The advanced set rules were the best representation of fast and fluid supers combat/action ever. Sure, I had a few issues that I would try to house rule (movement was always a mess, an Incredible ranked attack ALWAYS does 40 damage, lack of opposed rolls) but all in all it was my boo. Bought M&M (way too much bean counting) and downloaded Icons (too loosey goosey) but nothing ever could replace MSH FASERIP. I see the appeal of M&M and Icons to others, but they didn't work for me.

For months I'd read up on BASH! UE and came close to buying it but always worried about the simplicity of it. I want simplicity but it seemed too simple. I finally took the plunge over the weekend (9.99 on sale) and am so glad I did. It makes me look at FASERIP and think "what was I waiting for?".

It simple and also very deep and versatile, no small feat. You can make any character you want and they can co-exist with any other power level type of character in your campaign. Sure, Superman will win most of the time but Captain America can make it interesting...just like he would in the world of comics. I love the rules for combat, quick simple, but thanks to hero points/dice any character can surprise (just like the comics!). One thing that drove me crazy in FASERIP and M&M is that Superman/Juggernaut/Magneto/Wolverine could kill almost any other hero in 1-2 actions and that's that. Sure that CAN happen in the comics but it doesn't. BASH! UE gets that. Supers is not a genre where hard core, rigid rules apply. Jubilee and Hawkeye should have the ability to make a real difference once in awhile and BASH! UE allows that with a very solid system.

The thing I keep thinking as I read the rules and make characters is, "this reminds me of when (insert hero) did (insert epic action) and saved the day". BASH! UE captures supers in a way no other game does. For the first time in 30 years I have mothballed all my FASERIP stuff. It's in the closet and BASH! UE is on the shelf.



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[5 of 5 Stars!]
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Freedom City, Second Edition
Publisher: Green Ronin Publishing
by Ryan S. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 04/26/2011 21:46:01

Fantastic. A well thought out and presented setting. I have stolen so many ideas from it. I am not even running a MM campaign (FASERIP) but I wanted ideas to color my world with and boy did I get them. I highly recommend.



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Mythic Game Master Emulator
Publisher: Word Mill Games
by Ryan S. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 01/26/2011 21:04:05

Wow....I am a solo RPGer and this product is fantastic. It got me going into my campaigns and creates fantastic surprises. I easily adapted it into my Supers campaign and plan on using it for a Star Wars/Space style game.

I can't recommend it higher.



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[5 of 5 Stars!]
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