wow! this was great and really kept me reading! love the imagery you create throughout! the way you described Nathander painted him so clearly in my mind! looking forward to reading more of your work!
What I’m learning, ironically (perhaps) is this: while solo RPGs do invite you to write reports in narrative form… what results might not make the greatest fiction.
For example:
When you read a solo play report, and see a barbarian fail a “rage” test, it makes sense when he attacks a small army. The roll explains all—it’s great fun. But that same action isn’t believable when translated to a short story. I don’t care how mad that character is, it’s pure stupidity to attack a small army (or it doesn’t fit the tone at least).
This is what I’m discovering. So… what I’m posting here is far removed from that original solo play report.
Ill-tempered barbarian versus an entire army? Might be interesting but probably not realistic. However, the Battle of Stamford Bridge had one Norwegian hold off the English army for a while in 1066, killing about 40 soldiers. Who knows how true it is, but it's cool.
I agree that you have to pay attention to the tone and flow of your narrative. I think the solo play provides an excellent jumping-off point for ideas. You can play out the actual action or what you wished you'd have rolled.
There is quite a bit of creativity that needs to be applied to keep the action of the story in the same tone. I enjoy your writing. Please keep them coming!
wow! this was great and really kept me reading! love the imagery you create throughout! the way you described Nathander painted him so clearly in my mind! looking forward to reading more of your work!
Thanks! That’s very kind praise!
Interesting read! Well done!I like the way solo rpgs invite you to write them up in narrative form.
Thanks!
What I’m learning, ironically (perhaps) is this: while solo RPGs do invite you to write reports in narrative form… what results might not make the greatest fiction.
For example:
When you read a solo play report, and see a barbarian fail a “rage” test, it makes sense when he attacks a small army. The roll explains all—it’s great fun. But that same action isn’t believable when translated to a short story. I don’t care how mad that character is, it’s pure stupidity to attack a small army (or it doesn’t fit the tone at least).
This is what I’m discovering. So… what I’m posting here is far removed from that original solo play report.
Ill-tempered barbarian versus an entire army? Might be interesting but probably not realistic. However, the Battle of Stamford Bridge had one Norwegian hold off the English army for a while in 1066, killing about 40 soldiers. Who knows how true it is, but it's cool.
I agree that you have to pay attention to the tone and flow of your narrative. I think the solo play provides an excellent jumping-off point for ideas. You can play out the actual action or what you wished you'd have rolled.
There is quite a bit of creativity that needs to be applied to keep the action of the story in the same tone. I enjoy your writing. Please keep them coming!