That was a great, evocative introduction to the game. Very glad you liked it, and thanks for taking the time to put it together! And I am super jazzed you liked it enough to color the covers - that made my day!
@@ccchamberlin7896 I've had the Starter set for a year in a bundle, and never tried it. Just bought the two additional packages, with the bonuses! Great video and great game to you two. Oh and Mel Li, you got yourself a new subscriber!
For a one page adventure it does have a nice replayability mechanic with each new hero using different traits and random encounters. A neat little portable adventure game.
Your hand-coloured covers are a nice idea. I like the way that the story progresses through the entries; and free-form character generation is always fun. The "why bother" speech is very Elric.
Thanks! I love the story progress too. Too many solo RPGs relied on players to progress the story themselves, this is such a good way to make it feel organic, almost like there is a DM guiding your through a module!
Really helpful run through and review, it helped in my decision to download the 3 sets. Also, liked your clear and easy to follow run through, so also subbed you channel🙂.
Thank you so much for introducing me to this game; I bought all the versions and I'm sharing it with my friends. Thank you, I've had a blast with these.
I really love the mechanics in the game but the quantity of dice needed does make portability a challenge. I've tried using digital dice rollers but you have to use a side sheet of paper or note pad to note the rolls for rerolls and comparisons. The best use of player agency in Trait selection. I started off picking some very specific ones, then tried some classics then chose some I felt were thematic. It's great fun!
Mel, I may have to go with something like this. I was looking to getting into Basic Fantasy or DCC to do solo but I’m pretty intimidated by being creative on coming up with adventures. I don’t think I could come up with enough material
Great little booklet system :) could even see me writing an adventure or 2 for something like this.... - one quick question though and might have missed it, but is there a reason not to always try and use the higher skill (bigger dice) traits? (something for having used them all at least once? - or is it for your own flavour etc...)
You definitely can use the highest traits all the time although you might find the adventure less challenging as a result i.e. like picking a over powered character in a video game :) also it may not fit the narrative at times, i.e. you probably won't be able to use a weapon to solve a riddle etc. I personally like to put some of constraints on my character (like Batman decided not to kill etc) and tend to use their most powerful skills the least so that it is a more impactful when I decide to use them!
@@MelvLee Yeah, did a bit mroe reading, and fully agree with you -- thanks for the reply :) Have you seen the "Chronicles of Arax" system... bit heavier but some similar ideas
Solo RPGs are becoming increasingly popular. It's a safe bet that many people are searching for them and YT has probably started recommending this to all of them as a result.
That was a great, evocative introduction to the game. Very glad you liked it, and thanks for taking the time to put it together! And I am super jazzed you liked it enough to color the covers - that made my day!
The man himself! Thanks for the great game!
@@MelvLee Thanks for playing it!
@@ccchamberlin7896 I've had the Starter set for a year in a bundle, and never tried it. Just bought the two additional packages, with the bonuses! Great video and great game to you two.
Oh and Mel Li, you got yourself a new subscriber!
@@Hybban Glad you enjoyed it, Hybban! Thanks for taking the time to say so. :-)
For a one page adventure it does have a nice replayability mechanic with each new hero using different traits and random encounters. A neat little portable adventure game.
Love the painting, it fits so well the artwork style
Thanks, I never would have found this otherwise. I was looking for something JUST like this, and will play it on my days off this week.
Glad to help! These are definitely hidden gems!
Gave this game a go and had an eldritch blast of a time
Thank you sincerely for sharing such a creative little gem
Glad you liked it :)
Your hand-coloured covers are a nice idea.
I like the way that the story progresses through the entries; and free-form character generation is always fun.
The "why bother" speech is very Elric.
Thanks! I love the story progress too. Too many solo RPGs relied on players to progress the story themselves, this is such a good way to make it feel organic, almost like there is a DM guiding your through a module!
This sounds like a very enjoyable experience. Thanks for sharing about these!
Thank you, your video spurred me to buy!
I love this , I am going to get this! And I can color the pictures like you did..., Dude 1980's style love this!
Subbed.
Glad you like it!
Really helpful run through and review, it helped in my decision to download the 3 sets. Also, liked your clear and easy to follow run through, so also subbed you channel🙂.
Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it!
Loving the channel so far! Hoping there is more to come.
Thank you! I will have another video coming up later this week :)
Thank you so much for introducing me to this game; I bought all the versions and I'm sharing it with my friends. Thank you, I've had a blast with these.
Glad you enjoy it!
I came for some quick info on this game. I stayed and subscribed for Elric.
I really love the mechanics in the game but the quantity of dice needed does make portability a challenge. I've tried using digital dice rollers but you have to use a side sheet of paper or note pad to note the rolls for rerolls and comparisons.
The best use of player agency in Trait selection. I started off picking some very specific ones, then tried some classics then chose some I felt were thematic. It's great fun!
Yo, those pamphlets are adorbs.
I played all of them and they're great for what they are.
i was listening and now watching this seems mad complicated, but thanks for the review, hope others love it
Mel, I may have to go with something like this. I was looking to getting into Basic Fantasy or DCC to do solo but I’m pretty intimidated by being creative on coming up with adventures. I don’t think I could come up with enough material
Definitely recommend these! They are excellent for solo RPG beginners!
another great game thank you very much mel.
If the black sword cannot have enemies, it will take friends, Paraphrase from The Silver Warriors.
I have played many of their games These are great.I am going to try them
Great little booklet system :) could even see me writing an adventure or 2 for something like this.... - one quick question though and might have missed it, but is there a reason not to always try and use the higher skill (bigger dice) traits? (something for having used them all at least once? - or is it for your own flavour etc...)
You definitely can use the highest traits all the time although you might find the adventure less challenging as a result i.e. like picking a over powered character in a video game :) also it may not fit the narrative at times, i.e. you probably won't be able to use a weapon to solve a riddle etc.
I personally like to put some of constraints on my character (like Batman decided not to kill etc) and tend to use their most powerful skills the least so that it is a more impactful when I decide to use them!
@@MelvLee Yeah, did a bit mroe reading, and fully agree with you -- thanks for the reply :) Have you seen the "Chronicles of Arax" system... bit heavier but some similar ideas
@@MalcIgg Yes that is great as well! Love the +1 progression system, a bit more on the rail regarding what test to make but also a great game!
2:30 nope, no idea.
How did you get over 6k views on a video 12 days old with under 400 subscribers?
Must be something to do with CZcams algorithm!
It seems 78% of the view was coming from youtube recommendation!
@@MelvLee Yeah, must be. Hey, if you ever want to review my RPG products, such as Cha'alt, let me know. I'll send you a complimentary PDF.
The Algorithm works in mysterious ways.
Solo RPGs are becoming increasingly popular. It's a safe bet that many people are searching for them and YT has probably started recommending this to all of them as a result.