Solo Rules

How to Solo

How it Works

Solo play differs from traditional group play because there is no game master. Instead, the player consults an oracle — a collection of simple rules and procedures where the player rolls dice and
compares results.

The oracle can answer simple yes or no questions. If a question is more nuanced, the player rolls on spark tables and interprets the answers to determine the course of the story.

Recording

While not required, it is highly recommended that you keep record of your sessions in some manner.

You can record your narrative by journaling, writing prose, bullet points or whatever method works best. Feel free to write as much or as little as you want.

Procedure

You can structure your solo play sessions around the following procedure:

1. Create one or more characters.
2. Generate a plot hook by rolling on the spark tables:
   • Task: Action.
   • Location: Modifier + Place.
   • Against: Modifier + Figure.
   • Motivation: Theme.
3. Set the scene with a random event:
   • What happens: Action.
   • Involving: Theme.
4. Consult the oracle to answer simple questions.
5. If a question can’t be answered by yes or no, deduce meaning by rolling a modifier + a related table.
6. Set the next scene and repeat the procedure.

Solo Mechanics

Oracle

Whenever you need to answer simple questions, determine its likelihood and roll the corresponding dice.

Answer	Dice
Likely	Highest result of 2d6
Even	Only 1d6
Unlikely	Lowest result of 2d6

The answer may be modified by the result of the dice.

Result	Answer
1	No, and…
2	No.
3	No, but…
4	Yes, but…
5	Yes.
6	Yes, and…

If both dice are equal, roll a random event (Action + Theme).

Spark Tables

Whenever you need to generate new ideas, roll on the following tables:

d66	Modifier	Modifier	d66	Modifier	Modifier
11-24	Ancient	Dense	41-54	Gleaming	Powerful
12-25	Artificial	Dormant	42-55	Hidden	Pristine
13-26	Ascendant	Echoing	43-56	Hollow	Profane
14-31	Bound	Elusive	44-61	Hostile	Refined
15-32	Complete	Feral	45-62	Luminous	Resilient
16-33	Corrupted	Fleeting	46-63	Mundane	Ruined
21-34	Crude	Forbidden	51-64	Mysterious	Silent
22-35	Cursed	Forgotten	52-65	Natural	Twisted
23-36	Dangerous	Fragile	53-66	Peaceful	Waning

d66	Action	Action	d66	Action	Action
11-24	Ambush	Deceive	41-54	Expose	Prevent
12-25	Awaken	Defend	42-55	Hunt	Provoke
13-26	Betray	Delay	43-56	Infiltrate	Recruit
14-31	Challenge	Deliver	44-61	Intercept	Sabotage
15-32	Claim	Discover	45-62	Judge	Smuggle
16-33	Collapse	Divide	46-63	Lead	Steal
21-34	Compete	Erase	51-64	Liberate	Summon
22-35	Conceal	Escape	52-65	Manipulate	Survive
23-36	Confront	Escort	53-66	Negotiate	Trade

d66	Place	Place	d66	Place	Place
11-24	Archive	Court	41-54	Hinterland	Quarry
12-25	Arena	Crossing	42-55	Laboratory	Reservoir
13-26	Barracks	Embassy	43-56	Library	Ruins
14-31	Bridge	Enclave	44-61	Market	Spire
15-32	Camp	Expanse	45-62	Maze	Station
16-33	Catacombs	Factory	46-63	Nexus	Threshold
21-34	Chamber	Frontier	51-64	Observatory	Tower
22-35	Citadel	Garden	52-65	Outpost	Vault
23-36	City	Harbor	53-66	Platform	Wilderness

d66	Figure	Figure	d66	Figure	Figure
11-24	Ally	Confidant	41-54	Host	Rival
12-25	Benefactor	Conspirator	42-55	Leader	Saboteur
13-26	Beneficiary	Creditor	43-56	Lover	Spy
14-31	Betrayer	Debtor	44-61	Mediator	Stranger
15-32	Captor	Disciple	45-62	Messenger	Successor
16-33	Caretaker	Friend	46-63	Neighbor	Suspect
21-34	Challenger	Guardian	51-64	Parent	Usurper
22-35	Champion	Handler	52-65	Partner	Victim
23-36	Client	Heir	53-66	Prisoner	Witness

d66	Item	Item	d66	Item	Item
11-24	Anomaly	Conduit	41-54	Index	Module
12-25	Apparatus	Curio	42-55	Instrument	Pattern
13-26	Archive	Diagram	43-56	Interface	Receptacle
14-31	Artifact	Dossier	44-61	Kit	Relic
15-32	Cache	Emblem	45-62	Ledger	Sample
16-33	Catalyst	Formula	46-63	Mandate	Schema
21-34	Chassis	Fragment	51-64	Material	Seal
22-35	Codex	Gear	52-65	Matrix	Tool
23-36	Component	Heirloom	53-66	Mechanism	Trigger

d66	Theme	Theme	d66	Theme	Theme
11-24	Balance	Despair	41-54	Hope	Power
12-25	Beauty	Destiny	42-55	Identity	Rebellion
13-26	Betrayal	Division	43-56	Ignorance	Redemption
14-31	Chance	Faith	44-61	Justice	Sacrifice
15-32	Chaos	Fear	45-62	Knowledge	Survival
16-33	Community	Freedom	46-63	Loss	Tradition
21-34	Control	Greed	51-64	Love	Truth
22-35	Corruption	Guilt	52-65	Memory	Unity
23-36	Death	Honor	53-66	Mercy	Wrath

Solo Guidelines

Solo Player Guidelines

General principles that a solo player should keep in mind.

• Oracle: Start simple by focusing on yes or no questions. The oracle is able to give the clearest and most objective answers.

• Tables: When you are unsure of what to do next, roll on the spark tables. Drive the narrative forward by interpreting the results.

• Flexibility: Don’t overthink the answers, loose interpretations are fine. If the result doesn’t make sense, you can always roll again.

• Brevity: Don’t obsess over every aspect of the story. Focus on your own enjoyment and write only what you feel is necessary.