#journaling rpgs

[gamesyoushouldbeplaying]

Journaling rpgs are even worse than group ttrpgs because instead of blorbo from my 5 friends imagination you have blorbo from 5 hours of playing a game alone

[roguecentaur]

You are something ancient.Something terrifying and unknowable. You are rage itself.

You are Fantomah, Mystery Woman of the Jungle.

My newest SoloRPG has dropped today! Play as a vengeful goddess of impossible strength, as she struggles to restrain herself from destroying the world.

Can a god be so mighty and unstoppable that they cannot stop even themselves? Is it possible to overcome instinct? Are we more than our ugliest moments? It seems inevitable that you will only grow colder. Change feels like an impossible task. Maybe it is already too late for you. But you must try, all the same.

[cassimothwin]

Which house will be you be assigned at Brackroot Academy??? Pause or Screenshot the gif at the top to learn your destiny!

Then "Keep reading" to learn more about your house!

Brackroot Academy is part of Tangled Blessings, a magical school horror roleplaying game that uses tarot cards to uncover your fate as a student.

If you like this fun exercise, learn more about the crowdfunding campaign happening now!

Learn more about your house further below! Does it suit you?

House of Celestials 

The skies borrow from the elements to paint a backdrop for life. Featuring iconography of the sun, moon, and constellations, celestials are known for their inner glow. Still, they do not shy away from the dark surrounding them, understanding that all things require balance. Students in this house often carry at least one or more of these marks: discipline, passion, or indifference. This dorm overlooks the lake. 

House of Dahlias 

Dahlias rely on the energy of celestial bodies for growth and endurance. As a vibrant flower, dahlias are a symbol of elegance and devotion. The plant may seem abundant, but it requires careful nurturing in the wet and cold climate of Brackroot. Students in this house often carry at least one or more of these marks: creativity, perfectionism, or obsessiveness. This dorm is connected to the greenhouse. 

House of Panthers 

The panther needs a garden to rest from its daily stroll, and the dahlias always supply. The panther is a symbol of grace, athletics, and agility but still elusive and rare — a fierce creature of the shadows. Students in this house often carry at least one or more of these marks: observation, punctuality, or ruthlessness. This dorm is at the edge of the forest. 

House of Spires 

The spires are only safe in their tower because of the panthers who keep guard. The House of Spires represents the connection blades, pens, and spirituality share. While members of this house may only show interest or aptitude in one of the represented icons, they are a full member of the spire. Students in this house often carry at least one or more of these marks: empathy, isolation, or judgment. This dorm is in the high tower. 

House of Elements  

Elements are the wildest of the quintet, but they maintain control with help from the spires. The elements symbolize excess and power, but together, they represent the strength of unity. Students in this house often carry at least one or more of these marks: cleverness, hunger, or negligence. This dorm is under the school, but furnished with enchanted windows that overlook the neighboring mountains.  

House of None

Accessible by only walking along the edge of a bridge in the right invisible spot, students in the House of None often think of themselves as beyond reality. These thoughts only worsen the more they understand magic on cosmic and atomic scales. Students in this house are often detached, cold, and fiercely intelligent Symbols commonly associated with this house include the number zero, a black hole, a vortex, lanterns, and knots. 

House of Divines

Hidden beneath the campus Chapel and graveyard, this house was annexed centuries ago for blatant misuse of dark magic. Some stories claim this house serves as the birthplace for demons and vampires. Whatever the reason for the House's former eradication, blood stains remain in the foundation. Students in this house are often vengeful, patient, and not above harming others to get what they want. Symbols commonly associated with this house include blood, fruit, teeth, bones, claws, horns.

[junkfoodgames]

Moon Rings, a new solo journaling game, is out now!

In the game, you play as a witch who wishes to end the reign of the cursed Blood Moon. Venture into the labyrinth, find the Moon Rings, and cast the ritual to change the moon! The labyrinth is deadly and the Blood Moon is watching, so you’ll need your strength of will, magick, and good fortune to make it to the end!

This game is based on the Carta and Aspire SRDs. It was made for the Below a Bad Moon jam!

Check it out and please share!

[gudgurkan]

Page 45 of my upcoming fantasy journal book - Armor Revenant

Kickstarter link

[oldschoolfrp]

Jedi, Sith, I'm the guy with the lightsaber (Chris Gossett, "Making Star Wars Comics Come to Life," Star Wars Adventure Journal vol 1, issue 2, May 1994, supplement for Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game and Star Wars Miniatures Battles by West End Games)

[takataapui]

want to play some swamp/bog/wetland themed games?

May I suggest my recent 3 ttrpgs? They're all solo-journalling rpgs, and no prior wetland knowledge is required!

'so, you're a small patch of moss in a big bog...'

a micro solo rpg about being moss facing the inevitability of becoming peat. explore grief, mortality, and inevitability.

'the bog eternal'

a game about being a bog fighting against people trying to harm you, with only your natural traits. totally not an allegory for anything beyond that... I'd totally tell you if it was, deeeefinitely not an allegory for transness, nope.

'you're going to your ideal wetland'

a game about creating and traveling to your dream wetland, emotions about climate justice, and naming that wonderful place.

[mushroomwitchgames]

COMING NOV 22 - CATS KNOW THINGS

CATS KNOW THINGS is a light-hearted game meant to tell a humorous story of intrigue, all while pretending to be a very nosy cat. 

But you are no ordinary cat.

You are a very special feline who, through some magic you cannot explain, can communicate with your human, an individual who wishes to make their mark in society by any means necessary. The two of you decide to start a society page, (a very fancy type of tabloid newspaper dedicated to a particular location) revealing the glitz, glamour, and inner turmoil of the town’s most notable individuals. 

As the cat you will travel across town, using your stealth and wiles to listen in on the most intimate conversations and encounters. At the end of the day you return to your human to relay to them all the town’s salacious gossip for the society page. The goal is to prepare 6-8 items for the newspaper before your human sends them to the presses for the week.

CATS KNOW THINGS will be available on our Itch.io store at 9am PST on November 22!! Please reblog to get the work out! We're really excited to share this game with you!

[psychhound]

you have a baby. you're leaving her with the humans.  in ten years, you come back.  who is the girl you find?

wrote a 36-word bookmark game for the 36-word game jam :)

you can find it for free on itch

[worstgirleva]

Epilogue in C minor is a solo journaling RPG about how you, a weapon of mass destruction known as the Epilogue, acts and reacts towards the war between the earth and the moon while searching for answers of your origins.

Currently on sale 65% off.

[gamesyoushouldbeplaying]

hi! just saw ur journaling ttrpg post and i didn't even now that was a thing! if u don't mind, could u recommend any you've done?

Im going to answer this publicly because Im also pretty new to the genre myself and I wanted to give other people the opportunity to chime in! Ive personally played Thousand Year Old Vampire, which was incredibly good if you like tragedy/horror, and im looking forward to playing Dwelling sometime. The creator of Thousand Year Old Vampire has made several others as well I believe, and Ive seen a lot on itch.io as well. If anyone else can reccomend solo/journaling RPGs please add on!

[valensolo12]

Pillars of Eternity journal. Part 6?!!? Finishing the main story and starting the White March

I finished the game and then remembered... the DLC exists sigh (jk i do like it, its just. i can't stop without doing the whole thing!!)

im 63% sure next one is gonna be the last!! then it's just binding the pages and doing a little cover for the whole thing 😈

[scredgirl]

Introducing: A Rush of Blood

A solo journaling role-playing game, in which you play a vampire's favourite blood source. Explore the romantically charged relationship between your character and her vampiric Lady and discover the impact vampiric influence has on your life, your priorities, and your relationships. Be consumed by the intensity of it or come out singing -- it's entirely up to you and where you feel the story is taking you.

I collaborated on this with my fiancée Julia -- she did all the writing and I did the artwork. It's all black-and-white inks, with tarot-inspired illustrations. If you do check out these two lesbians' labour of love, be sure to tell me what story you chose to write 🤲💕 I am ever devoted to vampire love stories.

[nintendonut1]

What can I say, I really wanted to make another one of these, they're really fun to do :>

Template made by @revletter!

[gudgurkan]

Magic blade adventurer

Kickstarter link

And a process video!

[oldschoolfrp]

"Fragments of the Mind's Eye" was a single panel comic appearing in many issues of the Star Wars Adventure Journal in the 90s. (Pablo Hidalgo, in vol 1, issue 9, February 1996, West End Games)