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1+1 (Solo friendly) RPGs

Started by Bluddworth, February 24, 2017, 09:16:05 PM

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Bluddworth

February 24, 2017, 09:16:05 PM
What are some of the best RPGs to play with just 1 DM / GM and 1 Player Character?

*  The One Player Character could be enhanced by use of a comp[anion / henchmen system.  

*  Obviously, adventures would have to be tailored to just one PC as well.  

I ask this question from this community because I'm aware of at least one FB based community that caters to One-Shot Adventures, but none that cater to Solo PC play.
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Charon's Little Helper

#1
February 24, 2017, 09:22:03 PM
I don't know of a specific game - but I know that Rising Phoenix Games has a series of modules designed for 1 on 1 play, or even solo.

Tristram Evans

#2
February 24, 2017, 09:50:44 PM
Only game I ever came across specifically written with this in mind was the Ghost Dog RPG.

Shipyard Locked

#3
February 24, 2017, 09:53:44 PM
As I've mentioned in another thread, I've picked up the new Cthulhu Confidential and so far it's pretty spiffy. Specifically designed for 1 on 1. Going to give it a spin soon. I expect great things.

Darrin Kelley

#4
February 24, 2017, 09:56:56 PM
Macabre Tales from Spectrum Games. It's designed for one GM and one player.

I own it. And I adore it.
 

RunningLaser

#5
February 24, 2017, 10:13:56 PM
Check out Scarlet Heroes by Sine Nomine.  It's meant for one on one gaming.

ningauble

#6
February 24, 2017, 10:25:58 PM
This is a good idea for a thread. It could be a good way for me to get back into gaming. I have a friend who I know will always be up for a game of whatever. It's finding a consistent group that I've had some trouble with.

Quote from: Shipyard Locked;947594As I've mentioned in another thread, I've picked up the new Cthulhu Confidential and so far it's pretty spiffy. Specifically designed for 1 on 1. Going to give it a spin soon. I expect great things.

What's the premise? I mean, other than the mythos. It sounds like a spy thing.

noman

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February 24, 2017, 10:50:55 PM
Quote from: RunningLaser;947602Check out Scarlet Heroes by Sine Nomine.  It's meant for one on one gaming.

Second this.  SH is excellent.
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Christopher Brady

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February 24, 2017, 11:47:02 PM
Quote from: RunningLaser;947602Check out Scarlet Heroes by Sine Nomine.  It's meant for one on one gaming.

Quote from: noman;947607Second this.  SH is excellent.

Thirding.  Although one needs to warn that it is based off an older edition of D&D, which may or may not be a deterrent.
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Kyle Aaron

#9
February 25, 2017, 12:10:55 AM
AD&D1e - one player and possible some henchmen and hirelings.

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Opaopajr

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February 25, 2017, 12:48:04 AM
AD&D had an adventure module line just for that sort of play, IIRC. Called "[Class] Challenge," so like "Fighter's Challenge," etc. Never read any of them, so I couldn't say how well they came off. But it's something to keep an eye out for.
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Spinachcat

#11
February 25, 2017, 01:13:05 AM
The list for RPGs that couldn't be used for 1+1 would be shorter.

Opaopajr

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February 25, 2017, 01:25:23 AM
Quote from: Spinachcat;947626The list for RPGs that couldn't be used for 1+1 would be shorter.

Killer, Paranoia(?), ... what else?
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Voros

#13
February 25, 2017, 06:00:45 AM
Scarlet Heroes by Kevin Crawford is up to his usual high standard as others have mentioned.

The 2e Challenge series Opaopajr mentioned had good modules for the thief, cleric and wizard. The fighter modules were a little weak. It was a long time ago I read and played a few though so I'm not sure what I would make of them today.

I also have fond memories of playing Blizzard Pass by David Cook and Mystery of the Snow Pearls as a young lad. Revisited Blizzard Pass and as a dungeon crawl I think it stands up, haven't had a chance to check out Mystery... yet. Blade of Vengeance by TSR UK's Jim Bambra is excellent I think with very nice art as well.

nDervish

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February 25, 2017, 06:14:06 AM
Quote from: Bluddworth;947590What are some of the best RPGs to play with just 1 DM / GM and 1 Player Character?
*  The One Player Character could be enhanced by use of a comp[anion / henchmen system.  
*  Obviously, adventures would have to be tailored to just one PC as well.  

Scarlet Heroes has already been mentioned (repeatedly), but they haven't pointed out that it's specifically designed to support one-on-one play of standard (older edition) D&D modules without requiring the PC to bring along a pack of henchmen or modify the module to support a solo PC.  The heart of the system is to modify the way that damage works so that a solo first-level character can wade into a dozen goblins and have a good chance of coming out on top, but it also has rules in place for such things as dealing with situations which would normally require the use of an ability that the PC's class doesn't have.
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