In this game, you are the lone dreamer, navigating a landscape where the bizarre and the beautiful coalesce in ever-shifting patterns. With nothing more than a standard deck of playing cards, you will embark on a unique narrative journey, crafting a personal story with every game. In "Surreal Dreamscapes," each suit of cards opens a
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In this game, you are the sole protagonist, navigating the chaos and uncertainty of life in a conflict zone. With nothing more than a standard deck of playing cards, you’ll embark on a narrative journey shaped by the cards you draw, creating a unique and personal story with every game. In "Life of Mine," each
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If you’ve explored any of my one-shot solo RPG scenarios, you’ll notice they typically feature 2 or 3 locations, a couple of villains, and one or two allies. This consistency stems from the method I use to create my scenarios. Before I begin crafting any one-shot solo RPG, I dedicate time to define the crucial
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At a Glance Best for: Adventure where tension rises in stages over the course of the game Tension increasing elements: Trigger Point Requires: Playing Cards Prompt Depth: Long text with journal suggestions Story Arc: Structured Length: Minimum of 9 – Maximum of 21 (Triggered by collecting 3 cards) Chances of Success: Avoid death cards Introduction
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At a Glance Best for: Observation or Events over a fixed period Tension increasing elements: None Requires: Playing Cards, 2xD6, 1xD20 Prompt Depth: Typically keyword combinations Story Arc: Random Length: Fixed at 8 cycles – 2 or 3 entries per cycle Chances of Success: Failure is not part of design (unless prompts are modified) Introduction
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The allure of game mechanics in solo journaling card games has captivated to the point that I’ve embarked on a project to develop an app that simulates various solo gaming experiences. It started off as a challenge to computerize Wretched and Alone journaling games – but has expanded to the point that solojournaling.com can emulate
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Update: This game has been released : https://rcdavey.itch.io/80-year-old-spy Welcome to a developer’s diary where I explain the intricacies of the upcoming game, Cold War Confessions: The Life of a Spy. This solitary role-playing experience invites you to don the stealthy shoes of a covert spy, navigating through a career filled with tough decisions, dubious acts,
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