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Man Alone Challenge for January 2025: can you make it through this video without spending money?
ALL LINKS BELOW! FOR ONCE! Basically this video is to catch up on a whole lot of things that have happened over the last month but my surgery and other life stuff has prevented me from showcasing. I talk about big news from @FreeLeaguePublishing including the new Alien 2nd or "Evolved" edition:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1192053011/alien-rpg-second-edition-and-rapture-protocol
As well as the release of chapter 12 for Coriolis: The Great Dark, which goes over delve procedures:
http://kck.st/3IIkNnv
We then go through some new games that I recently purchased and I'm excited to get to know a little better (some affiliate links):
Between the Skies by @exaltedfuneral7586: https://huffa.itch.io/between-the-skies
The Breach by Matteo Sciutteri @thejester79 https://www.drivethru...
published: 22 Jan 2025
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A Man Alone 1955 Ray Milland & Mary Murphy
A Man Alone is a 1955 American Western film directed by Ray Milland (credited as R. Milland) starring Ray Milland, Mary Murphy and Ward Bond. The story involves a man (Milland) who stumbles onto the aftermath of a stagecoach robbery in the Arizona desert in which there were no survivors.
Plot
On foot after the mercy killing of his horse, Wes Steele finds a stagecoach and a number of dead passengers. He takes a horse and rides to Mesa.
A corrupt banker, Stanley, and partner Joiner discuss their stagecoach holdup with Clanton, their hired gun. Joiner, upset over the deaths, begins to leave, but Clanton shoots him in the back.
Stanley tells townspeople the stranger Steele is responsible for the robbery and murder. Steele hides in the cellar of a house. It turns out to belong to the sheriff...
published: 05 Apr 2023
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I figured out why you can't start your SoloRPG (and just keep quitting after character creation)
**READ FIRST: This video is more about the "Creative Process" of starting your SoloRPG session and getting over cognitive blocks. It presents a system of understanding your mental holdups and suggests that it MIGHT be related to you not knowing what you want out of the experience. It is not a step-by-step guide on how to WRITE a soloRPG. If people are interested in that, let me know I could put together a video on that in the future. It really applies to any project, but I listed SoloRPGs specifically because that is the focus of my channel. THANK YOU
if you want links just ask I had hand surgery and im too tired to keep typing.
Interested in my Jungian Archetype Oracle? Get it now for $2.99 on DriveThru: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/505266/vox-gravis?affiliate_id=3784436...
published: 22 Dec 2024
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"It's Perfect, I Hate It": The Fate Core System, The Pursuit Of Fidelity, and The Uncanny Valley
Today, we’re diving into the Fate Core System—a game often hailed as the ultimate system for streamlined, narrative-driven play. But is perfection always a good thing? While some laud Fate’s thoroughness and flexibility, others find it strangely…too? polished? Is there such a thing as a system being *too* good? Surely it is better for a game to be too good than to suck, right?
I mean…RIGHT?
What kind of gameplay experience does Fate create, and what might the designers’ motivations reveal about its impact? As I attempt to answer these questions in this video, I will almost certainly alienate at least 200 of you, the loyal army of… What shall we call you?… Fate Weavers???
We also explore the broader motivations behind game design, using examples like Blades in the Dark, EZD6, Between t...
published: 12 Jan 2025
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(Pendragon Solo Ep1) Man Alone begins 5-Year Pendragon Solo Campaign...who's with me? [#PenTAdragon]
You all knew it was coming, and it was about time. Before we look at the core book, before we review the Grey Knight supplement...we need to start at the beginning. The WAY beginning. We are going to learn Pendragon, and play ONE campaign for five years.
"Get to the point" people - skip ahead to start of play at 23:26
This is Episode 1 of a series that will last from now until 2029. The first few episodes (between now and December 15) will be available to all. After that - this ongoing campaign (updated every month!) (-ish) will be *mostly* a membership perk. See info below to find out how to join now!
And don't worry...there will still be reviews and playthroughs and meanderings of other games. But there will be a little place carved out for Pendragon over the next few years. I...
published: 14 Nov 2024
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published: 29 Jul 2018
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It's FINALLY HERE! First Look at Man Alone's Dragonbane Solo Supplement "Called to the Green"
Get your copy of "Called to the Green" now at @DriveThruRPGs: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/500682/called-to-the-green-a-dragonbane-solo-adventure?affiliate_id=3784436
This video is the first look at the LONG awaited Solo Supplement for Dragobane - "Called to the Green" by Man Alone is here!! Featuring Illustrations by JohnsWorlds, editing, co-writing, and diagrams by DruidicHabit, this is not your momma's solo supplement.
But seriously folks, I think you will find it was worth the wait because we are SO unbelievably proud of this finished product and are thrilled to be able to offer it. ~50 pages of SoloRPG love in this document, it will add a whole new aspect of solo playing in Misty Vale.
**And yea, I will probably do a playthrough sooner than six weeks, but just give me ...
published: 02 Nov 2024
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Are You the Player or the Player Character? (Or Both...?)
Do you like TTRPGs? Do you like Lacanian Psychoanalytics?
Do you like over-wrought exegeses on the nature of the self and its relative distance to the "other?" No? Well then you've made a huge mistake clicking on this video!!
Join this channel to get access to perks:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCz8tz9X9DWsYYUKYpyGbgA/join
Intro and Exit music provided by Youtube Creator Music Studio
published: 27 Dec 2024
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Frank Sinatra - A Man Alone
Frank Sinatra - A Man Alone
published: 29 Aug 2012
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Let's Discuss SoloRPGs and Jungian Cognitive Functions! (I'm so sorry the title is so boring)
In this "VISUAL PODCAST" I *try* to talk about Jungian Cognitive Functions and relate it to SoloRPGs. I think I succeed pretty well in the first part but then in the second part I dunno...kind of ran out of steam. I just didn't feel like I was able to make the point I wanted to make! However, I DID try my...BEST!!!
Thank you to ALL of my members I seriously love you guys so much it makes me so happy that you're here lol it's wild how cool I think it is, almost cringe!!
Disclaimer on this video: I am not a physician, I am not YOUR physician, please do not confuse this video for psychological advice. Please see your own provider for any psychological support you need!
(all views are my opinions and are likely wrong allegedly allegedly satire satire, etc.)
Join this channel to get acce...
published: 25 Oct 2024
1:00:17
Man Alone Challenge for January 2025: can you make it through this video without spending money?
ALL LINKS BELOW! FOR ONCE! Basically this video is to catch up on a whole lot of things that have happened over the last month but my surgery and other life s...
ALL LINKS BELOW! FOR ONCE! Basically this video is to catch up on a whole lot of things that have happened over the last month but my surgery and other life stuff has prevented me from showcasing. I talk about big news from @FreeLeaguePublishing including the new Alien 2nd or "Evolved" edition:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1192053011/alien-rpg-second-edition-and-rapture-protocol
As well as the release of chapter 12 for Coriolis: The Great Dark, which goes over delve procedures:
http://kck.st/3IIkNnv
We then go through some new games that I recently purchased and I'm excited to get to know a little better (some affiliate links):
Between the Skies by @exaltedfuneral7586: https://huffa.itch.io/between-the-skies
The Breach by Matteo Sciutteri @thejester79 https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/445400/the-breach?affiliate_id=3784436
Rhapsody of Blood by UFO Press: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/242796/legacy-rhapsody-of-blood-worlds-of-legacy-4?src=hottest_filtered&affiliate;_id=3784436
Eternal Return Key by @LukaRejec: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/437630/synthetic-dream-machine-eternal-return-key-chromademon-edition?affiliate_id=3784436
The Isle Of The Plangent Mage for Old School Essentials: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/348884/the-isle-of-the-plangent-mage?affiliate_id=3784436
The Deck Of Rules by Amagi Games: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/384772/the-deck-of-rules?affiliate_id=3784436
I talk about Amateur Exonaturalist and forget to mention that the author of it is the dude who made my channel logo!!!, @matecziner5754. You can find this amazing game here:
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/506078/amateur-exonaturalist?src=hottest_filtered&affiliate;_id=3784436
We will definitely be revisiting that game on the channel for a play through in due time.
Finally, I give a sneak peek of solitary plunder by @boltfan43 and I would LOVE to share a link for that, but it is not yet out! And I am not sure I was supposed to share it on the channel! So if that is the case, I apologize Bryan! Let me know, I will perform some sort of penance. But I certainly do hope that it will get printed because it looks incredible…
If there is something I forgot to link, let me know in the comments and I will get the link up tomorrow after work but for now… I must sleep!
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Friends, Great News!! I am proud to say that I have my first sponsorship by Noble Knight Games! This is a store in northern Wisconsin that Mr. 55 and I went to over the summer, it is *amazing* it is literally shaped like a huge castle and has like 6,000,000 games. That said, their warehouse selection might be even better; they specialize in out of print and lower availability games and ship anywhere. The best part is – And this took quite a bit for them to understand that I was serious when I told him this–I told them that I want ALL of my payment in-store credit.
So just keep in mind that anytime you use the affiliate link, you're making a future investment in the Man Alone family… and as I hope you all know… you NEVER go against the family: https://www.nobleknight.com/?awid=1506
Thank you @NobleKnight_Games for being a sponsor of the channel!
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By the way, don't forget – You *too* can get your name at the end of my videos as well as the weekly members only podcast along with access to the discord by joining this channel at the Seal Team Waffle Alpha level ($4 a month) to get access to amazing perks:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCz8tz9X9DWsYYUKYpyGbgA/join
Just send me a message at manalonewaffle and I'll give you an invite as soon as I see your message (which is usually in 48 hours or less)
Intro and Exit music provided by Youtube Creator Music Studio
https://wn.com/Man_Alone_Challenge_For_January_2025_Can_You_Make_It_Through_This_Video_Without_Spending_Money
ALL LINKS BELOW! FOR ONCE! Basically this video is to catch up on a whole lot of things that have happened over the last month but my surgery and other life stuff has prevented me from showcasing. I talk about big news from @FreeLeaguePublishing including the new Alien 2nd or "Evolved" edition:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1192053011/alien-rpg-second-edition-and-rapture-protocol
As well as the release of chapter 12 for Coriolis: The Great Dark, which goes over delve procedures:
http://kck.st/3IIkNnv
We then go through some new games that I recently purchased and I'm excited to get to know a little better (some affiliate links):
Between the Skies by @exaltedfuneral7586: https://huffa.itch.io/between-the-skies
The Breach by Matteo Sciutteri @thejester79 https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/445400/the-breach?affiliate_id=3784436
Rhapsody of Blood by UFO Press: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/242796/legacy-rhapsody-of-blood-worlds-of-legacy-4?src=hottest_filtered&affiliate;_id=3784436
Eternal Return Key by @LukaRejec: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/437630/synthetic-dream-machine-eternal-return-key-chromademon-edition?affiliate_id=3784436
The Isle Of The Plangent Mage for Old School Essentials: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/348884/the-isle-of-the-plangent-mage?affiliate_id=3784436
The Deck Of Rules by Amagi Games: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/384772/the-deck-of-rules?affiliate_id=3784436
I talk about Amateur Exonaturalist and forget to mention that the author of it is the dude who made my channel logo!!!, @matecziner5754. You can find this amazing game here:
https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/506078/amateur-exonaturalist?src=hottest_filtered&affiliate;_id=3784436
We will definitely be revisiting that game on the channel for a play through in due time.
Finally, I give a sneak peek of solitary plunder by @boltfan43 and I would LOVE to share a link for that, but it is not yet out! And I am not sure I was supposed to share it on the channel! So if that is the case, I apologize Bryan! Let me know, I will perform some sort of penance. But I certainly do hope that it will get printed because it looks incredible…
If there is something I forgot to link, let me know in the comments and I will get the link up tomorrow after work but for now… I must sleep!
____________________
Friends, Great News!! I am proud to say that I have my first sponsorship by Noble Knight Games! This is a store in northern Wisconsin that Mr. 55 and I went to over the summer, it is *amazing* it is literally shaped like a huge castle and has like 6,000,000 games. That said, their warehouse selection might be even better; they specialize in out of print and lower availability games and ship anywhere. The best part is – And this took quite a bit for them to understand that I was serious when I told him this–I told them that I want ALL of my payment in-store credit.
So just keep in mind that anytime you use the affiliate link, you're making a future investment in the Man Alone family… and as I hope you all know… you NEVER go against the family: https://www.nobleknight.com/?awid=1506
Thank you @NobleKnight_Games for being a sponsor of the channel!
____________________
By the way, don't forget – You *too* can get your name at the end of my videos as well as the weekly members only podcast along with access to the discord by joining this channel at the Seal Team Waffle Alpha level ($4 a month) to get access to amazing perks:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCz8tz9X9DWsYYUKYpyGbgA/join
Just send me a message at manalonewaffle and I'll give you an invite as soon as I see your message (which is usually in 48 hours or less)
Intro and Exit music provided by Youtube Creator Music Studio
- published: 22 Jan 2025
- views: 1628
1:35:44
A Man Alone 1955 Ray Milland & Mary Murphy
A Man Alone is a 1955 American Western film directed by Ray Milland (credited as R. Milland) starring Ray Milland, Mary Murphy and Ward Bond. The story involves...
A Man Alone is a 1955 American Western film directed by Ray Milland (credited as R. Milland) starring Ray Milland, Mary Murphy and Ward Bond. The story involves a man (Milland) who stumbles onto the aftermath of a stagecoach robbery in the Arizona desert in which there were no survivors.
Plot
On foot after the mercy killing of his horse, Wes Steele finds a stagecoach and a number of dead passengers. He takes a horse and rides to Mesa.
A corrupt banker, Stanley, and partner Joiner discuss their stagecoach holdup with Clanton, their hired gun. Joiner, upset over the deaths, begins to leave, but Clanton shoots him in the back.
Stanley tells townspeople the stranger Steele is responsible for the robbery and murder. Steele hides in the cellar of a house. It turns out to belong to the sheriff, Gil Corrigan, who has yellow fever. His daughter Nadine is caring for Gil and the home is quarantined.
Steele nurses the sheriff back to health after Nadine collapses from fatigue. A grateful Nadine says her dad worries about her but has left her well-provided for the future. She and Steele kiss.
He ventures outside, where he confronts and coldcocks Stanley, causing a lynch mob to form. Gil gives the wanted Steele a chance to escape. It turns out the sheriff has been on the take from Stanley, so now a noose is tossed around a tree for him. Steele returns to rescue him. He kills Clanton, and then Stanley is placed under arrest. Told he should leave this town, Steele decides to stick around.
https://wn.com/A_Man_Alone_1955_Ray_Milland_Mary_Murphy
A Man Alone is a 1955 American Western film directed by Ray Milland (credited as R. Milland) starring Ray Milland, Mary Murphy and Ward Bond. The story involves a man (Milland) who stumbles onto the aftermath of a stagecoach robbery in the Arizona desert in which there were no survivors.
Plot
On foot after the mercy killing of his horse, Wes Steele finds a stagecoach and a number of dead passengers. He takes a horse and rides to Mesa.
A corrupt banker, Stanley, and partner Joiner discuss their stagecoach holdup with Clanton, their hired gun. Joiner, upset over the deaths, begins to leave, but Clanton shoots him in the back.
Stanley tells townspeople the stranger Steele is responsible for the robbery and murder. Steele hides in the cellar of a house. It turns out to belong to the sheriff, Gil Corrigan, who has yellow fever. His daughter Nadine is caring for Gil and the home is quarantined.
Steele nurses the sheriff back to health after Nadine collapses from fatigue. A grateful Nadine says her dad worries about her but has left her well-provided for the future. She and Steele kiss.
He ventures outside, where he confronts and coldcocks Stanley, causing a lynch mob to form. Gil gives the wanted Steele a chance to escape. It turns out the sheriff has been on the take from Stanley, so now a noose is tossed around a tree for him. Steele returns to rescue him. He kills Clanton, and then Stanley is placed under arrest. Told he should leave this town, Steele decides to stick around.
- published: 05 Apr 2023
- views: 992685
1:07:40
I figured out why you can't start your SoloRPG (and just keep quitting after character creation)
**READ FIRST: This video is more about the "Creative Process" of starting your SoloRPG session and getting over cognitive blocks. It presents a system of under...
**READ FIRST: This video is more about the "Creative Process" of starting your SoloRPG session and getting over cognitive blocks. It presents a system of understanding your mental holdups and suggests that it MIGHT be related to you not knowing what you want out of the experience. It is not a step-by-step guide on how to WRITE a soloRPG. If people are interested in that, let me know I could put together a video on that in the future. It really applies to any project, but I listed SoloRPGs specifically because that is the focus of my channel. THANK YOU
if you want links just ask I had hand surgery and im too tired to keep typing.
Interested in my Jungian Archetype Oracle? Get it now for $2.99 on DriveThru: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/505266/vox-gravis?affiliate_id=3784436
Video I was talking about by @ireadthisbookwithchris: https://youtu.be/EYDU5jt_zQY?si=CmnoNj94fbOFEX3J
Episode of Solo Roleplayer's Podcast by @SosKaid with the challenge to PLAY THAT SOLO GAME: https://episodes.fm/1764932831/episode/c29sb3JvbGVwbGF5ZXJzcG9kY2FzdC5wb2RiZWFuLmNvbS9mNTUyYzJmZS0zOTlkLTM1YmUtYjQ5Zi04MmNmNTU4MTRhZjU?view=apps&sort;=popularity
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Submit your idea for my brand new contest for your chance to win a copy of the Mothership Core Set (or at least be included in the final product) of "The Dumbest Solo Oracle Ever" competition! Just write the most ridiculous, absurd, moronic idea here.
Examples I came up with:
"The Ham has Appeared"
"Oh no...it's Robert!"
All subscribers can make one submission, "Best Friend Lvl" members can submit twice, and "Seal Team Waffle Alpha" Members can make THREE submissions:
https://cryptpad.fr/form/#/2/form/view/b+kERk+zd5TrcEFateGCJNYav5YmBWyaNQIZzEYjp+c/
IF we get enough submissions, you could see YOUR IDEA on the final product and we'll get it printed so you can buy it for yourself!
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Be sure to check out my other Solo works such as "Called to the Green," a Dragonbane Solo Supplement available now in print or PDF on DrivethruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/500682/called-to-the-green-a-dragonbane-solo-adventure?affiliate_id=3784436
Join this channel to get access to perks (including a WEEKLY podcast published on YT for Members ONLY and - soon - a brand new soloRPG discord!!) as well as UNBELIEVABLE emojis: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCz8tz9X9DWsYYUKYpyGbgA/join
Or click the join button at:
/ @amanisalone
Like what you see here? Subscribe now!! But wait…
…Do you…really like what you see? Why not become a member? For only $3.99/month you can be a part of Seal Team Waffle Alpha! That includes access to our weekly podcast with Man Alone and friends, member’s only posts, and - coming soon - a member’s only discord! Click "Join" below the video to...join BUTHAT'SNOTALL!!
PLUS: If you become a Seal Team Waffle Alpha Member between now and November 1st, you can get 40% off the solo supplement!!! That’s 4 dollars for those of you who - like me - suck at math (and have other use the little calculator program to calculate the tip at the end of a meal). So for $3.99 you get $4.00 off!! Wait a minute…that’s LOCO!!! That means I’m basically GIVING AWAY a WHOLE PENNY to every new member!! CALL THE ACCOUNTANT POLICE!!
Join by clicking "Join" Button below this @amanisalone video (may have to do on desktop for iPhone users) or clicking here: / @amanisalone
Links to a few of my soloRPG tools I use often and other things I like:
Fate Mill, Nuul Dice, Dyadic D20 by @towerhousecreative4663: https://www.towerhousecreative.com
The Solo Roleplayer’s Podcast (I was on the first ep!) by @SosKaid: https://episodes.fm/1764932831
Alone Against Nyarlathotep by Lee Wade (w/@ChaosiumInc): https://legacy.drivethrurpg.com/product/476836/Alone-Against-Nyarlathotep
Bilge by Neon Rot: https://neon-rot.itch.io/bilge
Hexcrawlers Guide to…by @druidichabit9181: https://druidichabit.itch.io
My @DriveThruRPGs games/supplements page: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/27005/man-alone
Thank you
Intro and Exit music provided by Youtube Creator Music Studio
Amazing Chiptune background music by Alex McCulloch, whose amazing PUBLIC DOMAIN music can be found here: https://opengameart.org/users/pro-sensory
https://wn.com/I_Figured_Out_Why_You_Can't_Start_Your_Solorpg_(And_Just_Keep_Quitting_After_Character_Creation)
**READ FIRST: This video is more about the "Creative Process" of starting your SoloRPG session and getting over cognitive blocks. It presents a system of understanding your mental holdups and suggests that it MIGHT be related to you not knowing what you want out of the experience. It is not a step-by-step guide on how to WRITE a soloRPG. If people are interested in that, let me know I could put together a video on that in the future. It really applies to any project, but I listed SoloRPGs specifically because that is the focus of my channel. THANK YOU
if you want links just ask I had hand surgery and im too tired to keep typing.
Interested in my Jungian Archetype Oracle? Get it now for $2.99 on DriveThru: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/505266/vox-gravis?affiliate_id=3784436
Video I was talking about by @ireadthisbookwithchris: https://youtu.be/EYDU5jt_zQY?si=CmnoNj94fbOFEX3J
Episode of Solo Roleplayer's Podcast by @SosKaid with the challenge to PLAY THAT SOLO GAME: https://episodes.fm/1764932831/episode/c29sb3JvbGVwbGF5ZXJzcG9kY2FzdC5wb2RiZWFuLmNvbS9mNTUyYzJmZS0zOTlkLTM1YmUtYjQ5Zi04MmNmNTU4MTRhZjU?view=apps&sort;=popularity
---
Submit your idea for my brand new contest for your chance to win a copy of the Mothership Core Set (or at least be included in the final product) of "The Dumbest Solo Oracle Ever" competition! Just write the most ridiculous, absurd, moronic idea here.
Examples I came up with:
"The Ham has Appeared"
"Oh no...it's Robert!"
All subscribers can make one submission, "Best Friend Lvl" members can submit twice, and "Seal Team Waffle Alpha" Members can make THREE submissions:
https://cryptpad.fr/form/#/2/form/view/b+kERk+zd5TrcEFateGCJNYav5YmBWyaNQIZzEYjp+c/
IF we get enough submissions, you could see YOUR IDEA on the final product and we'll get it printed so you can buy it for yourself!
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Be sure to check out my other Solo works such as "Called to the Green," a Dragonbane Solo Supplement available now in print or PDF on DrivethruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/500682/called-to-the-green-a-dragonbane-solo-adventure?affiliate_id=3784436
Join this channel to get access to perks (including a WEEKLY podcast published on YT for Members ONLY and - soon - a brand new soloRPG discord!!) as well as UNBELIEVABLE emojis: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCz8tz9X9DWsYYUKYpyGbgA/join
Or click the join button at:
/ @amanisalone
Like what you see here? Subscribe now!! But wait…
…Do you…really like what you see? Why not become a member? For only $3.99/month you can be a part of Seal Team Waffle Alpha! That includes access to our weekly podcast with Man Alone and friends, member’s only posts, and - coming soon - a member’s only discord! Click "Join" below the video to...join BUTHAT'SNOTALL!!
PLUS: If you become a Seal Team Waffle Alpha Member between now and November 1st, you can get 40% off the solo supplement!!! That’s 4 dollars for those of you who - like me - suck at math (and have other use the little calculator program to calculate the tip at the end of a meal). So for $3.99 you get $4.00 off!! Wait a minute…that’s LOCO!!! That means I’m basically GIVING AWAY a WHOLE PENNY to every new member!! CALL THE ACCOUNTANT POLICE!!
Join by clicking "Join" Button below this @amanisalone video (may have to do on desktop for iPhone users) or clicking here: / @amanisalone
Links to a few of my soloRPG tools I use often and other things I like:
Fate Mill, Nuul Dice, Dyadic D20 by @towerhousecreative4663: https://www.towerhousecreative.com
The Solo Roleplayer’s Podcast (I was on the first ep!) by @SosKaid: https://episodes.fm/1764932831
Alone Against Nyarlathotep by Lee Wade (w/@ChaosiumInc): https://legacy.drivethrurpg.com/product/476836/Alone-Against-Nyarlathotep
Bilge by Neon Rot: https://neon-rot.itch.io/bilge
Hexcrawlers Guide to…by @druidichabit9181: https://druidichabit.itch.io
My @DriveThruRPGs games/supplements page: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/27005/man-alone
Thank you
Intro and Exit music provided by Youtube Creator Music Studio
Amazing Chiptune background music by Alex McCulloch, whose amazing PUBLIC DOMAIN music can be found here: https://opengameart.org/users/pro-sensory
- published: 22 Dec 2024
- views: 13113
2:04:15
"It's Perfect, I Hate It": The Fate Core System, The Pursuit Of Fidelity, and The Uncanny Valley
Today, we’re diving into the Fate Core System—a game often hailed as the ultimate system for streamlined, narrative-driven play. But is perfection always a good...
Today, we’re diving into the Fate Core System—a game often hailed as the ultimate system for streamlined, narrative-driven play. But is perfection always a good thing? While some laud Fate’s thoroughness and flexibility, others find it strangely…too? polished? Is there such a thing as a system being *too* good? Surely it is better for a game to be too good than to suck, right?
I mean…RIGHT?
What kind of gameplay experience does Fate create, and what might the designers’ motivations reveal about its impact? As I attempt to answer these questions in this video, I will almost certainly alienate at least 200 of you, the loyal army of… What shall we call you?… Fate Weavers???
We also explore the broader motivations behind game design, using examples like Blades in the Dark, EZD6, Between the Skies, and some others that I can't remember just this moment. Why do some games emphasize cinematic storytelling, while others prioritize challenge, accessibility, or intricate simulation?
Finally, we tackle the question: When does perfection become too perfect? From the uncanny valley of systems to the quirks and complexities that give games their soul, this video delves into how imperfection might be the key to connection. At this point, Man Alone wants me to admit that he is eating fudge striped cookies while dictating the video description from the couch, and he just told me" just sort of write some fluff or whatever, they'll stop reading after like the second paragraph… In fact you could actually write in the description that I said this." I've never written a video description before, it's kind of fun. By the way I am his friend A.T. I have to figure out a cool code name for the channel like Mr. 55 has… Anyway, let me finish it up
Interested in my Jungian Archetype Oracle? Get it now for $2.99 on DriveThru: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/505266/vox-gravis?affiliate_id=3784436
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Be among the first to be notified on the launch of the Kickstarter for the new solo mystery game by @RavensridgeEmporium ''Caught in the Rain'': https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ravensridge/caught-in-the-rain-a-solo-mystery-ttrpg
Links to games/Supplements in the video:
Fate Core System: https://evilhat.com/product/fate-core-system/
Blades in the Dark: https://evilhat.com/product/blades-in-the-dark/
EZD6 by @Runehammer1 and @theDMsCraft:
Between the Skies by @exaltedfuneral7586: https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/products/between-the-skies-collected-edition?srsltid=AfmBOophHDnAfnYAcQv9Z4Yi3rRjMZVoNFk53_yVNq_zHxDJdyHhqWRU
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Today, we’re diving into the Fate Core System—a game often hailed as the ultimate system for streamlined, narrative-driven play. But is perfection always a good thing? While some laud Fate’s thoroughness and flexibility, others find it strangely…too? polished? Is there such a thing as a system being *too* good? Surely it is better for a game to be too good than to suck, right?
I mean…RIGHT?
What kind of gameplay experience does Fate create, and what might the designers’ motivations reveal about its impact? As I attempt to answer these questions in this video, I will almost certainly alienate at least 200 of you, the loyal army of… What shall we call you?… Fate Weavers???
We also explore the broader motivations behind game design, using examples like Blades in the Dark, EZD6, Between the Skies, and some others that I can't remember just this moment. Why do some games emphasize cinematic storytelling, while others prioritize challenge, accessibility, or intricate simulation?
Finally, we tackle the question: When does perfection become too perfect? From the uncanny valley of systems to the quirks and complexities that give games their soul, this video delves into how imperfection might be the key to connection. At this point, Man Alone wants me to admit that he is eating fudge striped cookies while dictating the video description from the couch, and he just told me" just sort of write some fluff or whatever, they'll stop reading after like the second paragraph… In fact you could actually write in the description that I said this." I've never written a video description before, it's kind of fun. By the way I am his friend A.T. I have to figure out a cool code name for the channel like Mr. 55 has… Anyway, let me finish it up
Interested in my Jungian Archetype Oracle? Get it now for $2.99 on DriveThru: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/505266/vox-gravis?affiliate_id=3784436
Or how about my 50+ page full color illustrated solo Dragonbane supplement? https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/500682/called-to-the-green-a-dragonbane-solo-adventure?src=hottest_filtered&affiliate;_id=3784436
Be among the first to be notified on the launch of the Kickstarter for the new solo mystery game by @RavensridgeEmporium ''Caught in the Rain'': https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ravensridge/caught-in-the-rain-a-solo-mystery-ttrpg
Links to games/Supplements in the video:
Fate Core System: https://evilhat.com/product/fate-core-system/
Blades in the Dark: https://evilhat.com/product/blades-in-the-dark/
EZD6 by @Runehammer1 and @theDMsCraft:
Between the Skies by @exaltedfuneral7586: https://www.exaltedfuneral.com/products/between-the-skies-collected-edition?srsltid=AfmBOophHDnAfnYAcQv9Z4Yi3rRjMZVoNFk53_yVNq_zHxDJdyHhqWRU
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- published: 12 Jan 2025
- views: 2760
1:10:47
(Pendragon Solo Ep1) Man Alone begins 5-Year Pendragon Solo Campaign...who's with me? [#PenTAdragon]
You all knew it was coming, and it was about time. Before we look at the core book, before we review the Grey Knight supplement...we need to start at the begin...
You all knew it was coming, and it was about time. Before we look at the core book, before we review the Grey Knight supplement...we need to start at the beginning. The WAY beginning. We are going to learn Pendragon, and play ONE campaign for five years.
"Get to the point" people - skip ahead to start of play at 23:26
This is Episode 1 of a series that will last from now until 2029. The first few episodes (between now and December 15) will be available to all. After that - this ongoing campaign (updated every month!) (-ish) will be *mostly* a membership perk. See info below to find out how to join now!
And don't worry...there will still be reviews and playthroughs and meanderings of other games. But there will be a little place carved out for Pendragon over the next few years. Including a review next month of the Grey Knight supplement (generously provided for review by @ChaosiumInc!)
Pick up your Pendragon Starter Set and play along with me for the long haul! All available on Chaosium's website here: https://www.chaosium.com/pendragon-rpg/
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Check out my NEW Dragonbane Solo Supplement available now on DrivethruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/500682/called-to-the-green-a-dragonbane-solo-adventure?affiliate_id=3784436
"Called to the Green" is now available in beautiful technicolor, as well as a "lo-res" version and now an easy print black and white version!
If you’re not convinced from the product description, I also did a short video on it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChAx9j8iOCk&t;=563s
Like what you see here? Subscribe now!! But wait…
…Do you…really like what you see? Why not become a member? For only $3.99/month you can be a part of Seal Team Waffle Alpha! That includes access to our weekly podcast with Man Alone and friends, member’s only posts, and - coming soon - a member’s only discord! Click "Join" below the video to...join BUTHAT'SNOTALL!!
PLUS: If you become a Seal Team Waffle Alpha Member between now and November 1st, you can get 40% off the solo supplement!!! That’s 4 dollars for those of you who - like me - suck at math (and have other use the little calculator program to calculate the tip at the end of a meal). So for $3.99 you get $4.00 off!! Wait a minute…that’s LOCO!!! That means I’m basically GIVING AWAY a WHOLE PENNY to every new member!! CALL THE ACCOUNTANT POLICE!!
Join by clicking "Join" Button below this @amanisalone video (may have to do on desktop for iPhone users) or clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCz8tz9X9DWsYYUKYpyGbgA/join
Alone against Nyarlathotep by @LeeWade-l4c, published as part of the Miskatonic Repository of the Call of Cthulhu TTRPG series by the venerable @ChaosiumInc
Miskatonic Repository: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/cc/16/Miskatonic?affiliate_id=77157
Link to the CoC stuff on Chaosium's page: https://www.chaosium.com/call-of-cthulhu-rpg/
Links to a few of my soloRPG tools I use often and other things I like:
Fate Mill, Nuul Dice, Dyadic D20 by @towerhousecreative4663: https://www.towerhousecreative.com
Top Tier Solo RPGs by Alex T (@blackoathentertainment ): https://blackoathgames.com
The Solo Roleplayer’s Podcast (I was on the first ep!) by @SosKaid: https://episodes.fm/1764932831
Bilge by Neon Rot: https://neon-rot.itch.io/bilge
Hexcrawlers Guide to…by @druidichabit9181: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/483856/vol-1-hexplorers-guide-to
My @DriveThruRPGs games/supplements page: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/27005/man-alone
https://wn.com/(Pendragon_Solo_Ep1)_Man_Alone_Begins_5_Year_Pendragon_Solo_Campaign...Who's_With_Me_Pentadragon
You all knew it was coming, and it was about time. Before we look at the core book, before we review the Grey Knight supplement...we need to start at the beginning. The WAY beginning. We are going to learn Pendragon, and play ONE campaign for five years.
"Get to the point" people - skip ahead to start of play at 23:26
This is Episode 1 of a series that will last from now until 2029. The first few episodes (between now and December 15) will be available to all. After that - this ongoing campaign (updated every month!) (-ish) will be *mostly* a membership perk. See info below to find out how to join now!
And don't worry...there will still be reviews and playthroughs and meanderings of other games. But there will be a little place carved out for Pendragon over the next few years. Including a review next month of the Grey Knight supplement (generously provided for review by @ChaosiumInc!)
Pick up your Pendragon Starter Set and play along with me for the long haul! All available on Chaosium's website here: https://www.chaosium.com/pendragon-rpg/
---------
Check out my NEW Dragonbane Solo Supplement available now on DrivethruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/500682/called-to-the-green-a-dragonbane-solo-adventure?affiliate_id=3784436
"Called to the Green" is now available in beautiful technicolor, as well as a "lo-res" version and now an easy print black and white version!
If you’re not convinced from the product description, I also did a short video on it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChAx9j8iOCk&t;=563s
Like what you see here? Subscribe now!! But wait…
…Do you…really like what you see? Why not become a member? For only $3.99/month you can be a part of Seal Team Waffle Alpha! That includes access to our weekly podcast with Man Alone and friends, member’s only posts, and - coming soon - a member’s only discord! Click "Join" below the video to...join BUTHAT'SNOTALL!!
PLUS: If you become a Seal Team Waffle Alpha Member between now and November 1st, you can get 40% off the solo supplement!!! That’s 4 dollars for those of you who - like me - suck at math (and have other use the little calculator program to calculate the tip at the end of a meal). So for $3.99 you get $4.00 off!! Wait a minute…that’s LOCO!!! That means I’m basically GIVING AWAY a WHOLE PENNY to every new member!! CALL THE ACCOUNTANT POLICE!!
Join by clicking "Join" Button below this @amanisalone video (may have to do on desktop for iPhone users) or clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCz8tz9X9DWsYYUKYpyGbgA/join
Alone against Nyarlathotep by @LeeWade-l4c, published as part of the Miskatonic Repository of the Call of Cthulhu TTRPG series by the venerable @ChaosiumInc
Miskatonic Repository: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/cc/16/Miskatonic?affiliate_id=77157
Link to the CoC stuff on Chaosium's page: https://www.chaosium.com/call-of-cthulhu-rpg/
Links to a few of my soloRPG tools I use often and other things I like:
Fate Mill, Nuul Dice, Dyadic D20 by @towerhousecreative4663: https://www.towerhousecreative.com
Top Tier Solo RPGs by Alex T (@blackoathentertainment ): https://blackoathgames.com
The Solo Roleplayer’s Podcast (I was on the first ep!) by @SosKaid: https://episodes.fm/1764932831
Bilge by Neon Rot: https://neon-rot.itch.io/bilge
Hexcrawlers Guide to…by @druidichabit9181: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/483856/vol-1-hexplorers-guide-to
My @DriveThruRPGs games/supplements page: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/27005/man-alone
- published: 14 Nov 2024
- views: 6167
3:45
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Composer Lyricist: Rod McKuen
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Composer Lyricist: Rod McKuen
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- published: 29 Jul 2018
- views: 248925
28:52
It's FINALLY HERE! First Look at Man Alone's Dragonbane Solo Supplement "Called to the Green"
Get your copy of "Called to the Green" now at @DriveThruRPGs: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/500682/called-to-the-green-a-dragonbane-solo-adventure?aff...
Get your copy of "Called to the Green" now at @DriveThruRPGs: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/500682/called-to-the-green-a-dragonbane-solo-adventure?affiliate_id=3784436
This video is the first look at the LONG awaited Solo Supplement for Dragobane - "Called to the Green" by Man Alone is here!! Featuring Illustrations by JohnsWorlds, editing, co-writing, and diagrams by DruidicHabit, this is not your momma's solo supplement.
But seriously folks, I think you will find it was worth the wait because we are SO unbelievably proud of this finished product and are thrilled to be able to offer it. ~50 pages of SoloRPG love in this document, it will add a whole new aspect of solo playing in Misty Vale.
**And yea, I will probably do a playthrough sooner than six weeks, but just give me some recovery time lol**
Hexplorer's Guide To.... by @druidichabit9181: https://d1vzi28wh99zvq.cloudfront.net/pdf_previews/483856-sample.pdf
Pick up your copy here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/500682/called-to-the-green-a-dragonbane-solo-adventure?affiliate_id=3784436
@Sacred_Art_of_Gaming email me at amanalone@proton.me to discuss your winnings (or wheeling and dealing...see video)
Join this channel to get access to perks (including a WEEKLY podcast published on YT for Members ONLY and - soon - a brand new soloRPG discord!! PLUS, you get instant savings on this supplement if you join today (and take a look at recent posts): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCz8tz9X9DWsYYUKYpyGbgA/join
Or click the join button at:
/ @amanisalone
Whatever thing you think about doing all the time...do it. Today.
Thank you
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Get your copy of "Called to the Green" now at @DriveThruRPGs: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/500682/called-to-the-green-a-dragonbane-solo-adventure?affiliate_id=3784436
This video is the first look at the LONG awaited Solo Supplement for Dragobane - "Called to the Green" by Man Alone is here!! Featuring Illustrations by JohnsWorlds, editing, co-writing, and diagrams by DruidicHabit, this is not your momma's solo supplement.
But seriously folks, I think you will find it was worth the wait because we are SO unbelievably proud of this finished product and are thrilled to be able to offer it. ~50 pages of SoloRPG love in this document, it will add a whole new aspect of solo playing in Misty Vale.
**And yea, I will probably do a playthrough sooner than six weeks, but just give me some recovery time lol**
Hexplorer's Guide To.... by @druidichabit9181: https://d1vzi28wh99zvq.cloudfront.net/pdf_previews/483856-sample.pdf
Pick up your copy here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/500682/called-to-the-green-a-dragonbane-solo-adventure?affiliate_id=3784436
@Sacred_Art_of_Gaming email me at amanalone@proton.me to discuss your winnings (or wheeling and dealing...see video)
Join this channel to get access to perks (including a WEEKLY podcast published on YT for Members ONLY and - soon - a brand new soloRPG discord!! PLUS, you get instant savings on this supplement if you join today (and take a look at recent posts): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCz8tz9X9DWsYYUKYpyGbgA/join
Or click the join button at:
/ @amanisalone
Whatever thing you think about doing all the time...do it. Today.
Thank you
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- published: 02 Nov 2024
- views: 2668
1:32:44
Are You the Player or the Player Character? (Or Both...?)
Do you like TTRPGs? Do you like Lacanian Psychoanalytics?
Do you like over-wrought exegeses on the nature of the self and its relative distance to the "other...
Do you like TTRPGs? Do you like Lacanian Psychoanalytics?
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Do you like TTRPGs? Do you like Lacanian Psychoanalytics?
Do you like over-wrought exegeses on the nature of the self and its relative distance to the "other?" No? Well then you've made a huge mistake clicking on this video!!
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- published: 27 Dec 2024
- views: 2109
1:14:43
Let's Discuss SoloRPGs and Jungian Cognitive Functions! (I'm so sorry the title is so boring)
In this "VISUAL PODCAST" I *try* to talk about Jungian Cognitive Functions and relate it to SoloRPGs. I think I succeed pretty well in the first part but then ...
In this "VISUAL PODCAST" I *try* to talk about Jungian Cognitive Functions and relate it to SoloRPGs. I think I succeed pretty well in the first part but then in the second part I dunno...kind of ran out of steam. I just didn't feel like I was able to make the point I wanted to make! However, I DID try my...BEST!!!
Thank you to ALL of my members I seriously love you guys so much it makes me so happy that you're here lol it's wild how cool I think it is, almost cringe!!
Disclaimer on this video: I am not a physician, I am not YOUR physician, please do not confuse this video for psychological advice. Please see your own provider for any psychological support you need!
(all views are my opinions and are likely wrong allegedly allegedly satire satire, etc.)
Join this channel to get access to perks (including a WEEKLY podcast published on YT for Members ONLY and - soon - a brand new soloRPG discord!!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCz8tz9X9DWsYYUKYpyGbgA/join
Or click the join button at:
/ @amanisalone
@SeekersHollow with an awesome playthrough of Forbidden Lands - they are on Episode 4! Here's the whole playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0dglS4M39XSL9vfaZkmtGYCV1Qa_Ih2C&si;=AgCH8qJQY7DiR0JI
Whatever thing you think about doing all the time...do it. Today.
Thank you
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In this "VISUAL PODCAST" I *try* to talk about Jungian Cognitive Functions and relate it to SoloRPGs. I think I succeed pretty well in the first part but then in the second part I dunno...kind of ran out of steam. I just didn't feel like I was able to make the point I wanted to make! However, I DID try my...BEST!!!
Thank you to ALL of my members I seriously love you guys so much it makes me so happy that you're here lol it's wild how cool I think it is, almost cringe!!
Disclaimer on this video: I am not a physician, I am not YOUR physician, please do not confuse this video for psychological advice. Please see your own provider for any psychological support you need!
(all views are my opinions and are likely wrong allegedly allegedly satire satire, etc.)
Join this channel to get access to perks (including a WEEKLY podcast published on YT for Members ONLY and - soon - a brand new soloRPG discord!!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCz8tz9X9DWsYYUKYpyGbgA/join
Or click the join button at:
/ @amanisalone
@SeekersHollow with an awesome playthrough of Forbidden Lands - they are on Episode 4! Here's the whole playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0dglS4M39XSL9vfaZkmtGYCV1Qa_Ih2C&si;=AgCH8qJQY7DiR0JI
Whatever thing you think about doing all the time...do it. Today.
Thank you
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- published: 25 Oct 2024
- views: 2064