In this episode of Solo Sundays, Marc Majcher and Mischa Krilov venture forth into the world of solo RPGs, focusing on Ironsworn and its expansions, Starforged and Sundered Isles. We talk about the mechanics, world-building aspects, and the unique features that make Ironsworn and friends a standout in the solo RPG genre. We also cover character development, the importance of oracles, personal experiences, challenges faced while playing, and the community surrounding the Ironsworn family of games.

Majcher Arcana Games:https://majcher.itch.io/

Marc everywhere else: https://majcher.com/

Mischa: https://rossum.itch.io

Join us on discord! https://discord.com/channels/1112112967442497697/1380577007049510983/1380577007049510983

Where to find Ironsworn, Starforged, Sundered Isles and more: https://tomkinpress.com/

Pocketforge: https://pocketforge.rockpaperstory.com/

Iron Journal: https://nboughton.uk/apps/ironsworn-campaign/

Stargazer: https://nboughton.uk/apps/stargazer/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Solo RPGs and Iron Sworn

02:59 Exploring Iron Sworn and Its Mechanics

06:02 Diving into Sundered Isles and Gameplay

08:56 World-Building and Oracles in Iron Sworn

12:01 Character Development and Vows

14:56 Community Support and Tools for Iron Sworn

18:01 Navigating Moves and Gameplay Dynamics

19:03 Exploring the Art of Game Design

20:30 Understanding Game Mechanics: Expedition vs. Course

21:39 Note-Taking Strategies in Solo Play

23:04 The Importance of Immersive Storytelling

25:04 Challenges in Game Mechanics and XP Tracking

26:55 Balancing Difficulty in Gameplay

29:39 Creative Inspirations from Game Oracles

32:24 Managing Complex Game Worlds

34:34 Factions and Relationship Mapping in Games

35:53 Exploring Game Mechanics and Features

40:21 Diverse Settings and Themes in Role-Playing Games

45:33 The Evolution of Solo Games and World-Building

47:19 Personal Projects and Creative Endeavors

Takeaways

Iron Sworn is completely free to download and play.

Sundered Isles introduces the exciting theme of Sky Pirates.

The game mechanics encourage rich world-building through truths.

Character development is driven by vows that guide gameplay.

Solo RPGs allow for flexible and immersive storytelling.

The community around Iron Sworn is supportive and creative.

Note-taking can enhance the solo gaming experience.

Players can customize their gameplay with various oracles.

Challenges in gameplay often lead to creative solutions.

Future expansions and adaptations of Iron Sworn are highly anticipated.

Keywords

Ironsworn, Sundered Isles, solo RPG, game mechanics, world-building, character development, tabletop games, PBTA, solo gaming, RPG community