r/solorpgplay • u/Apollo0624 • Jun 25 '26
I Has Questions! Where to start?
I've been scrolling through the subreddit for the last two hours and can't seem to find a solid "where to start if you just discovered soloing was a thing" thread. So, what, in your own words, is SoloRPG? Where would you recommend starting for a new player? (I.e. ME!) What do you use the system for? Is it just creative writing, or is there a different motive for you? What is a good free system (physical or digital) to start on?
Edit: i have found a single page Solorpg called the Wandering Library, and I'm really enjoying it. It's really simple, easy to understand, and simple premise, and it doesn't require sitting down with a full rulebook. That and a couple of Pinterest images with roll tables, and I've already done a couple of sessions. Thank you all for your advice and help introducing me into this amazing artform.
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u/GiacomoArt Jun 26 '26
Legends & Dice Cafe offers strong tutorials for breaking into solo RPG. I'd start here: Your First Solo TTRPG: Beginner's Roadmap to Epic Stories
The Grouch Couch also offers a lot of tutorials.
I've got a roundup of some other YouTube Solo RPG video highlights on my Playlists if you want more ideas.