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Today I wanted to update everyone with my plans for this solo play podcast. I will be focusing on the audio podcast going forward. Substack is the new home of the podcast. You can find it at soloquests.substack.com but you will not have to worry if you follow along on Spotify or Apple, as nothing there will change.

In this episode I finish up using the Ultimate Toolbox as an example. I hope you've enjoyed this series.Ultimate Toolbox 2009 - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/63106/ultimate-toolbox?affiliate_id=421647Ultimate Toolbox 2026 - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/561059/ultimate-toolbox-2026?affiliate_id=421647⁍ Donate via Paypal⁍ https://paypal.me/LuFinali~~~~~⁍ Donate to the channel Buy Me a Coffee:⁍ https://Buymeacoffee.com/Soloquests~~~~~⁍ Donate to the channel via Ko-Fi:⁍ https://ko-fi.com/lufinali~~~~~⁍ Follow my solo TTRPG blog:⁍ https://solodnd.com

In this episode we pick back up where we left off as Dex and Dr Merch are in the ship and landing on Naboo. Things get weird as Dex and Dr Merch need to run for their lives and make it to the medical research center! This is a Lasers & Feelings hack

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Directly from my Youtube: The planet of Jabiim, droids in the alleys, and a corvette humming on a dim pad as Dex Renford, a young ace with something to prove, pulls a brilliant escort run for a brilliant but very wanted scientist. This is fast solo play using a dice-drop town map and a clean yes or no d6 oracle, just tense choices, tight scenes, and that razor balance between brains and bold moves as we sprint from the med bay to the ramp and try to lift for Naboo before the metal patrol closes in.

Links:

• Senate & Sabers: https://rpggeek.com/rpgitem/275841/senate-and-sabers
• Lasers & Feelings: https://johnharper.itch.io/lasers-feelings
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I decided after watching various videos to try the challenge of Mythic Emulator No Prep Challenge. In my video, I decided to mix it up and use the One Page Emulator instead. I am not expert at this and I just wanted to show that just a few dice rolls and an imagination, you can keep yourself entertained with almost nothing, but a character concept.

• Link to One Page Mythic: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/432955/one-page-mythic-game-master-emulator?affiliate_id=421647
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Frank wakes to trouble at the safehouse, then follows a midnight summons to Gotham’s Legacy Bridge. A polite warning turns into steel and blood on a wet catwalk. Choices narrow. Blades circle. One way out remains.

Frank returns to the streets for a night stakeout at Club eXXXstacy. A silent watcher steps out of the rain, and the test turns violent. Shots, smoke, and a hard chase through wet streets. A note falls with a coin, and the message is clear. Leave, or bleed for it.

Frank hunts a lead to a boarded-up teahouse in the slums. Inside, the power is dead, the air smells of clove and oil, and an envelope waits with his name. A polite warning, a black coin, and the feeling that someone is measuring his next move. One roll at a time.

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No group? No problem. Solo Quests – Party of One! is where Vince brings you unscripted, solo roleplaying—one dice roll at a time. Join him as he checks out the classic RPGs, uses Mythic GME and GameMaster’s Apprentice Cards, and lets the adventure unfold without a net. Listen in for gritty, off-the-cuff stories, solo play tips, and inspiration to run your own Party of One!

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Frank Castle interrogates his mysterious captive, Cassandra, and learns she’s tied to the Bratva. With her records mysteriously erased from police databases, Frank turns to Microchip for help. The hunt shifts toward Club Ecstasy, where Gotham’s Russian mob operates in the shadows..

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Just a quick update for everyone as I am rather busy with work and life, so I need to step back for a short time, maybe another week and then I can start again...

Frank Castle shows up for a quiet meeting… and walks straight into a setup. As tension builds inside a late-night diner, things spiral fast into violence, blood, and hard choices. Poppy’s a no-show. The Bratva sends a message. And Frank sends one back. This one doesn’t end clean..

In this episode, I am continuing along with the book and building our land. Who rules, how do they rule and more!Ultimate Toolbox 2009 - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/63106/ultimate-toolbox?affiliate_id=421647Ultimate Toolbox 2026 - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/561059/ultimate-toolbox-2026?affiliate_id=421647⁍ Donate via Paypal⁍ https://paypal.me/LuFinali~~~~~⁍ Donate to the channel Buy Me a Coffee:⁍ https://Buymeacoffee.com/Soloquests~~~~~⁍ Donate to the channel via Ko-Fi:⁍ https://ko-fi.com/lufinali~~~~~⁍ Follow my solo TTRPG blog:⁍ https://solodnd.com

In this world building episode of Solo Quests, your host Vince, reshapes Gotham for a darker, Batman-less future. Using the GameMaster’s Apprentice oracle cards, he digs into which villains remain active, and which never rose at all. From Scarecrow’s terror tactics to Poison Ivy’s toxic trail and Killer Croc’s sewer secrets, this solo RPG session lays the grim foundation for Frank Castle’s deadly hunt in Gotham.

Who's missing? Who's hiding? And who’s just getting started?

Frank Castle continues his hunt through Gotham’s criminal underworld. Following the lead from a mysterious gold card, he infiltrates Club eXXXstacy, a Russian mob-run nightclub tied to Bratva leader Yuri Imitrov. Inside, Frank scouts the layout, navigates layers of tension, and makes contact with a dancer named Poppy who may hold vital information about the murder of Bill Timbers. But is she a genuine informant… or bait for something worse?

Welcome to the first episode of Solo Quests! Join your host, as he dives into a unique solo roleplaying adventure using the Batman Roleplaying Game set in Gotham City, but this time, without Batman. Instead, Frank Castle, aka the Punisher, patrols the dark streets, investigating a mysterious body found in the Narrows. Using dice rolls and a Game Master Emulator, Vince takes you through the twists and turns of this gritty solo quest. Will Frank find answers or face danger? Tune in for an immersive story filled with suspense, mystery, and action in Gotham’s rain-soaked alleys.

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In this episode, I am taking a look at the world building side of things, by using the random tables in the Ultimate Toolbox. We answer questions:What kind of world is this? What is this place called.? What is wrong here? What beliefs shape it? What do its people fight with? How do you enter it? Ultimate Toolbox 2009 - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/63106/ultimate-toolbox?affiliate_id=421647Ultimate Toolbox 2026 - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/561059/ultimate-toolbox-2026?affiliate_id=421647⁍ Donate via Paypal⁍ https://paypal.me/LuFinali~~~~~⁍ Donate to the channel Buy Me a Coffee:⁍ https://Buymeacoffee.com/Soloquests~~~~~⁍ Donate to the channel via Ko-Fi:⁍ https://ko-fi.com/lufinali~~~~~⁍ Follow my solo TTRPG blog:⁍ https://solodnd.com

In this episode, we kick off a series with the Ultimate Toolbox book. I’ll walk you through the series’ beginning and show you how this book can be a game-changer for solo role-players looking to create a character background that truly sets the stage for your character’s journey.we answer questions like:

1. Beginnings, where he came from?
2. Path, how did he become a fighter?
3. Motivation, what pushes him now?
4. Quirks, how does he acts?
5. Features, how does he comes across?

Links:

• Ultimate Toolbox 2009 - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/63106/ultimate-toolbox?affiliate_id=421647
• Ultimate Toolbox 2026 - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/561059/ultimate-toolbox-2026?affiliate_id=421647

In this solo Star Wars RPG session, I try out the ACE system from ENWorld and step into the role of Imperial Inquisitor Kross. The hunt begins on the junkyard moon of Kessler 9, where rumors point to a surviving Jedi hiding in the warehouse district. What starts as a visit to a cantina contact quickly turns into threats, suspicion, and a street chase when somebody takes too much interest in Kross.This is a desktop solo play setup using a map, oracle questions, a custom dice roller, and a simple system that moves fast. If you want to see more of Inquisitor Kross tracking fugitive Jedi, or want a separate look at the ACE system itself, let me know in the comments.

In this episode, I walk through a simple solo roleplaying loop I use to keep play moving without getting stuck. I show how I set up my ideas visually, ask better questions, get clear answers, and turn those answers into action at the table.I also use Figma.com as my on-screen play area, so you can see how I lay things out while I play. It keeps everything in front of me, helps me stay focused, and makes solo roleplaying easier to follow step by step.If solo play has ever felt slow, scattered, or hard to keep going, this method might help you get back into the game fast.

In this solo musing, let's celebrate hitting 450 subscribers and where Solo Quests Party of One may be heading next. Sharing thoughts on future solo play videos, my long-running d8 system project, possible games to bring to the channel, and experiments with tools like GameMaster Apprentice cards and a custom HTML card drawer. I'm also talking about the challenge of finding the right solo RPG system, touches on a recent sci-fi one-shot, and looking forward to Gen Con and the wider solo gaming scene.#solorpg #tabletoprpg #soloroleplaying

n this episode, Vark, a wolverine trained by a ninja master, sets out from his village with a clear mission: track down a Human Empire facility and gather intel before it’s too late. What starts as a simple hex crawl quickly turns tense. Abandoned farmland. Patrols in robotic armor. A toxic wasteland that forces a retreat. And then a quiet river camp that should be empty… but isn’t.Website: https://solodnd.com/posts/2026-03-18.htmlSystem: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles & Other StrangenessStyle: Solo Actual PlayCharacter: Vark the WolverineTools: Custom Hex Crawl, Oracle, and RPG Automation SuiteIf you enjoy solo play, old-school systems, and watching a story build one decision at a time, you’re in the right place.⁍ Donate to the channel Buy Me a Coffee:⁍ https://Buymeacoffee.com/Soloquests

Dex Renford and Dr. Riala Merch are pinned behind a Naboo port building. A commando droid hunts. B1 squads sweep the docks. Dex picks the route with a dice-drop map and a yes or no d6. Goal is simple, reach the medical facility alive. No clocks, no fluff. Smart SENATE plays, fast SABERS moves, one tight escape.

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• https://rpggeek.com/rpgitem/275841/senate-and-sabers
• https://johnharper.itch.io/lasers-feelings
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A lone Territorial Marshal rides into a dusty border town chasing a stolen $2,000 bank haul, but the trail goes cold fast. Eli Matthews is not some quick-draw legend. He is tired, practical, and working with scraps of information in a land that does not care if justice wins. Every choice is decided in real time through solo roleplay, random encounters, and old school table mechanics that can turn a quiet ride into a gunfight in seconds.

Episode one throws Eli into cattle rustlers, bad weather, missed shots, and uneasy encounters out on the frontier. The world builds itself as the story moves, town by town and trail by trail. Nothing is scripted. The danger feels raw, the travel feels lonely, and every direction could lead to trouble. If you like grounded western stories, procedural storytelling, and solo RPG play where the dice shape the narrative, this is the start of a long ride west.

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Today's ramble video was inspired by @easy_rpg video that came out a few days ago talking about system hopping. It's something I've always done in my life since I was a kid playing game. Even as an adult and solo role-player.Link to his video:

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In Episode 31 of Solo Quests, I take a look at Tricube Tales, the rules lite RPG that has become my go-to system for solo roleplaying. After spending months creating settings, running adventures, and comparing it to other lightweight RPGs like Tiny d6, I’ve come to appreciate just how much Tricube Tales accomplishes with a remarkably simple set of rules.

In this episode, I discuss:

• Why Tricube Tales stands out among rules lite RPGs.• How Archetypes, Perks, Quirks, and Karma create memorable characters.• Why it excels at solo play.• How it handles nearly any genre with minimal preparation.• Why it has become my favorite rules lite RPG.

If you’ve been searching for a rules lite RPG that gets out of the way and lets your adventures take center stage, this is one you won’t want to miss.

Pick up a copy of Tricube Tales at Drivethrurpg

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In this final episode, Jack recovers in the forest area, as he looks for more information on the Raven. Is the Raven alive? Will Jack get out alive and away from the Soviets? Listen to this exciting conclusion to the story!

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In this exciting episode our hero Jack wakes up in a holding cell, and discovers he’s trapped. In his quick thinking, he manages to get past some guards and finds out his being held at a listening post that is spying on the area. Questions are answered, but more questions are obtained as Jack’s run continues.

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Captain Jack Turk finally gets a break in his investigation after examining documents recovered from a KGB agent. The papers reveal that the surveillance report on him was written the same day and include instructions to report to a mysterious woman named Anastasia at a nearby apartment complex. With few leads remaining and Soviet authorities already searching for him, Turk decides to follow the trail and learn who Anastasia is and how she fits into the growing conspiracy surrounding The Raven.

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What begins as a simple surveillance mission quickly spirals out of control. Soviet troops unexpectedly search Turk’s safe house, forcing him into hiding before he narrowly slips away. Reaching the apartment complex, he carefully investigates the location and eventually breaks into Anastasia’s apartment. Instead of finding answers, he walks directly into a trap. Anastasia reveals that she knows exactly who he is, why he is in Soviet territory, and what mission brought him to Volkov Station. With Soviet forces closing in and Turk knocked unconscious, the episode ends with America’s lone operative completely at the mercy of his enemies.

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Captain Jack Turk’s mission inside Soviet territory takes an unexpected turn in Episode 2 of Tiny Spies. After surviving his first night inside Volkov Station and arranging a meeting through a mysterious shopkeeper, Turk returns at dusk expecting to finally make contact with the resistance operative known as The Raven. Instead, he finds only silence. The meeting place is deserted, the old woman never arrives, and the strange lack of military activity raises more questions than answers.

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As Turk attempts to return to his safe house, he discovers he is being followed through the dark streets of the village. A tense cat-and-mouse pursuit leads to a confrontation in a narrow alley, where Turk overpowers his pursuer and uncovers a disturbing truth. The man is KGB, carrying orders to identify and capture a suspicious newcomer matching Turk’s description. Somehow the authorities already know he is in the village. Now Turk must determine who betrayed him, why the KGB is searching for him, and whether The Raven was ever real to begin with. With the village closing in around him, the mission has become far more dangerous than anyone expected.

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Episode 1 begins the Cold War solo campaign of Captain Jack Turk, a Green Beret Special Forces operative dropped behind Soviet lines in 1986.

Sent into the isolated village of Volkov Station, Turk must locate a missing resistance contact known only as “The Raven,” who may possess critical intelligence connected to Soviet missile movements. Using the Tiny Spies RPG alongside the Mythic Game Master Emulator, the episode follows Turk as he sneaks through snowy backroads, avoids Soviet patrols, searches abandoned homes for supplies, and slowly works his way into the occupied village. Tension builds as he realizes the town may be watching him more closely than expected, and a mysterious old woman offers him a possible lead that could change the mission entirely.

Swords & Wizardry Complete Box Set just landed on the channel. Today I crack open the full boxed set from Frog God Games and take a close look at everything inside. We go through the Player Book, Referee Book, Monsters Book, Spells & Magic, the dice, character sheets, and talk about why Swords & Wizardry still stands as one of the best OSR versions of classic D&D.

I also talk about the difference between White Box and Swords & Wizardry Complete, why I think this version hits the sweet spot for old school gaming, and why it works so well for solo roleplaying and traditional campaigns alike. If you enjoy AD&D, OSR games, classic fantasy roleplaying, or old school box sets, this one is worth a look.

You can also find the podcast version over at soloquest.substack.com