Mastering Solo Rpgs: Your first solo roleplay session | Solo Play Guide

Welcome to Hollowponds Solo Sagas!

Are you ready to jump into your first solo roleplay session but feeling unsure where to start? This video is here to guide you through the essential steps to get you going, offering valuable tips without overwhelming you. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your approach, these insights will help you build confidence and enjoy your solo RPG journey.

Why watch this video?

Find your own way: Learn why there's no single 'right' way to solo roleplay.
Master the basics: Get a simple breakdown of how to understand the rules and the solo process.
Immerse yourself: Discover how to connect with the setting and make it come alive.
Prep smartly: Explore how preparing can be part of the fun, not just the setup.
Watch next: Check out our playlist of solo RPG playthroughs and tutorials for more inspiration and guidance.

Stay tuned and remember, the adventure is just beginning!

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[valasafantastic]

Photograph physical maps and minis and note on graph paper as needed so you can set it up accurately again later. Photos are fast and accurate, easy.
I take setups down and put them up again later fast. Also have a specific box and put all the terrain and minis there for quick reuse next set up. And a second container of likely needed for the upcoming events. Such as minis you likely need asap based on the random encounter or determined events, etc.

[ameliecheplo]

Thank you so much for saying that the set up and preparation is play. I played in come campaigns when I was in college and now I want to try my hand at solo rpg. I’ve been having a lot of fun making supplies for it as I play. It’s been fun.

[the_quiet_table]

Really enjoyed this! Solo RPGs are definitely a trial-and-error process. I’ve gone through so many different approaches before figuring out what actually works for me. Loved how you broke it all down in a way that makes it easy for people to find their own path.

[jimiwills]

I randomly took my kids to Tabletop Scotland last year because friends were going. I came across Dead Air, but my kids spent all my money and so I didn't get it. This week I was passing ARG so I bought it. It'll be my first solo RPG. And only my 2nd non digital RPG... The first was Quest with the kids.

[rocketwave]

Great explanation, these videos are top notch advice.

[starshipchi-rhostudio]

Thank you for a great video. I also like physical items. There is just something satisfying about writing with a pencil on paper.

[Phenixfox]

Great video. Valuable for everyone thinking about starting playing solo or just want to know what it´s about. Death metal :D I have only one thing to add; Amon Amarth :) Horns up!
And I also want to add that watching you play has helped me understanding rules or particular rules faster and better. I have drawn inspiration for my own games (Peter did that thing, and thought like this - yeah that might work for me too). And it have also expanded my collection of games :D - there is, in my humble opinion, no better reviews than to watch the game in actual play.

[RollingSoloRPG]

Another great video, friend! 😁👏👏
Also not gonna lie. I really have thought this whole time that was your actual back ground without the green screen up. But I noticed that is also on the green screen haha

[bruceford]

There is music from Cyberpunk 2077 on YT that may help you immerse in CPR. I'd also recommend reading Necrotech and Nanoshock by K.C. Alexander. While she chose to step away from completing the series, I still found both books to really help me get back into cyberpunk though I've been playing Shadowrun since its publication, CPR is more recent when it was published after seeing all the hype for CP2077.

[SoloRPGDigitalist]

I really like your videos and maybe it is just me but is your audio really low/soft on purpose? I have to turn the volume way up to hear your words and if a commercial starts, it is super loud. Anyone else have this issue?

[TomTrustworthy]

Let me ask you this, when/if you play solo with no camera going. Do you write down all the story that you're creating as you play?

I was just discussing with my wife how I want to journal the process but I know writing on paper will take me longer than just typing it up in a document.

[Alkis]

Given the theme of the video, you should started at what you were talking about in the 13th min and go forward. Possibly with an example of a few first scenes.

You focused too much on stuff before the first session.

Good video, but kinda off topic

[donc]

Audio book for Nueromancer thats narrated by William Gibson is 🤌