I Need a Monster for My Next Solo Horror, So I Built One...

 

Today I decided to crack open the GURPS Monsters book and show how I build a monster for a game I am running.

Evil Dead Solo | Tricube Tales | Episode 3 | The Box Knows

This episode was a lot of fun. and I think I am starting to find my stride so to speak with this series. I wasn't sure how it would turn out, but using Tricube Tales made the game smooth.  The rules are so much fun for that game it literally fades into the background for me.

FourFold Engine First Playtest, Is the Combat Too Easy?

Today I’m finally putting the FourFold Engine back on the table. I originally tried this system in a WWII type video and I wasn't happy with the end results, so I needed to go back to the drawing board to redo it.

Solo Quests, July 2026 Channel Update

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In this July 2026 update, I talk about where Solo Quests is headed next. The channel has really settled into what it does best, solo roleplaying, solo actual play, and using RPG books to build characters, monsters, adventures, tools, and campaign ideas. I also talk about the recent GURPS focus, my plans to keep trying other systems, and the kind of solo content I want to make more of going forward. If you enjoy solo gaming and practical RPG book use, this is where the channel is going.

Blogging Thoughts... Tricube Tales

 

So I finally pulled the trigger and got myself a copy of these rules in paperback (as well as PDF), you can get yourself a copy at DrivethruRPG, and a small tip, if you hit the preview button, you can see the entire ruleset and the author encourages you to look before you buy. I also picked up the Advanced rules, to see if I can add something later on. 

Can GURPS Religion be used for Modern Horror?

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GURPS Religion looks like a fantasy religion toolkit at first glance, but I wanted to see how well it works for a modern horror campaign. In this video, I use GURPS Religion for 3rd Edition to build the Ordo Dei, the hidden order behind my Ethan Cole horror game.

GURPS Horror Solo RPG | The Tuxville Case

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Welcome to a new solo GURPS Horror campaign. Ethan Cole returns to the small town of Tuxville after the death of his father. What should have been a simple trip home quickly turns into something far stranger. A break-in, a missing necklace, a mysterious photograph, strange tracks in the woods, and questions nobody seems eager to answer. Using GURPS 3rd Edition and a solo game master emulator, I follow the clues as Ethan begins uncovering secrets hidden beneath this quiet Pennsylvania town. What happened to his father? Who broke into the house? And why was an old photograph left behind? This is Episode 1 of an ongoing solo horror mystery campaign. Each episode will be a self contained story, like an episode of a TV show over a season.

Story Maps vs Town Maps, which is better?

Let's be honest, do you really need a detailed town map for Solo or group play?

Well in this video I will go over my method in this process and let you decide if it is better or worse. Tracking every street, building or distance or just a bunch landmarks with connected lines. Does it really matter when it comes down to a town if something is this far away on this street? 85% of the time it really doesn't matter at all. The town square. The church. The sheriff's office. The old abandoned house on the edge of town. These are the places where the story happens. I'll show how a simple collection of circles and connecting lines can give you everything you need to run a solo campaign while keeping your focus on characters, mysteries, and adventure instead of cartography. If you've ever felt stuck trying to create detailed maps before you can start playing, this approach might help.

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I Started with GURPS Lite… That Was a Mistake

 

When I decided to relearn GURPS 3rd Edition, I started where many people do, GURPS Lite. It seemed like the obvious choice. The rules were shorter, easier to digest, and less intimidating than jumping straight into the full game. Then I started running actual adventures. After posting my first fantasy dungeon crawl, experienced GURPS players kept telling me the same thing: if you want to learn GURPS, stop using Lite and start using the Basic Set.

Solo Star Wars RPG, Hunting Jedi with an Imperial Inquisitor - E1

In this solo Star Wars RPG session, I try out the ACE system from ENWorld and step into the role of Imperial Inquisitor Cross. The hunt begins on the junkyard moon of Kessler 9, where rumors point to a surviving Jedi hiding in the warehouse district. What starts as a visit to a cantina contact quickly turns into threats, suspicion, and a street chase when somebody takes too much interest in Cross. This is a desktop solo play setup using a map, oracle questions, a custom dice roller, and a simple system that moves fast. If you want to see more of Inquisitor Cross tracking fugitive Jedi, or want a separate look at the ACE system itself, let me know in the comments. Here’s the video: https://youtu.be/rD-tfmH9JKk?si=ZlVBJX1Y76IsYrhq

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Solo RPG Channel Update, New Games, New Tools, and What’s Next

In this solo musing, Lou talks about hitting 450 subscribers and where Solo Quests Party of One may be heading next. He shares thoughts on future solo play videos, his long-running d8 system project, possible games to bring to the channel, and his experiments with tools like GameMaster Apprentice cards and a custom HTML card drawer. He also talks through the challenge of finding the right solo RPG system, touches on a recent sci-fi one-shot, and looks ahead to Gen Con and the wider solo gaming scene. Here’s the video: hhttps://youtu.be/ZFi_ZtvJveM

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I tested a solo post-apocalyptic hexcrawl with a mutant ninja wolverine, and it actually worked

Been working on a Solo Post Apocalyptic wilderness HexCrawl procedures, and I am finally putting it to play today in this little test. I am using TMNT and the character is Vark, a mutant wolverine trained by a ninja mentor, and the session focused on moving through hexes, checking terrain, events, encounters, and features while trying to make the map feel alive and worth exploring. I also used a custom procedure for tracking control, discoveries, and whatever trouble showed up that day. I think it made the pretend world feel a little alive, and maybe I could tighten it up a bit, but I'd love to see some feedback or suggestions. Here’s the video: https://youtu.be/WGMQ1DR3ysY

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December 2025 Updates, Long Read?

1. I know some people have expressed interest in the Land of the Crown Fantasy Solo and I am going to get those up in 2026. Canceled, didn't go as planned.

2. I've had the flu for the past week or so, and it killed my voice, the video I did (Punisher Solo) I had to pause so many times because I THOUGHT I was better, but apparently not. I was still coughing and my throat got so dry, towards the end my voice was cracking.

3. Circling back to 1, I also need to nail down the rules set I want to use, I was originally going with BF, but decided against it. I play that with my regular group constantly and I am kind of burned out on it.

4. End of the year is upon us, and work is busy as we bust butt to finish up projects and such, so I've been doing a bunch of Overtime. Luckily I've had the option to work from home during this time, as they feel end of year stuff gets done faster when people are at home. Who am I to argue? Plus I'll be celebrating Christmas with the folks and family, so gaming will be taking a backseat. Family is important to me.

5. Video presentation: I also am trying to figure out what's better for me, using the desktop video and handwrite everything or use my PC with a Virtual Table Top. Personally I like the VTT method better as my handwriting sucks and its also an easily step process for getting videos out. With the desktop, I have to use my phone, then send the video, convert it, then edit it.

6. Traveller. I've had a few people suggest I play Traveller, while I've played classic once or twice in the past, that was many years ago. I am also torn between using Classic or the new Mongoose one. Suggestions?

7. Western Solo. I love the Old West setting and I love Westerns, especially the Spaghetti Westerns, and I was thinking of doing one. Thoughts?

8. I think I might do a video on my D8 Anywhere system I created like 8 years ago or so, and I use it for quick solo games. I think it would be fun to show folks how easy the game system can be. Interested?

9. Taco Casa is probably the best fast food Tacos a man can get, and sadly they are only here in Texas. Yall are missing out. ;)

10. I am going to attempt another video this week or weekend, see how my voice holds out and if I am coughing.

I'll say no more, except, Happy Holidays!
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Punisher Takes On Gotham (Solo FASERIP) - S2, E2 - Micro is in trouble?

We pick up where we left off as Frank is in the empty motel room, and calls Microchip, and gets a weird coded message. Microchip is in trouble!

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Punisher Takes On Gotham (Solo FASERIP) - S2, E1 Waking up in a warehouse?

Season two starts here as we pick up where we left off in season 1. Frank wakes up in an abandoned warehouse, with some wounds, and has to escape!

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Star Wars Solo | Dex Renford | Droid Hunt on Naboo

Dex Renford and Dr. Riala Merch are pinned behind a Naboo port building. A commando droid hunts. B1 squads sweep the docks. Dex picks the route with a dice-drop map and a yes or no d6. Goal is simple, reach the medical facility alive. No clocks, no fluff. Smart SENATE plays, fast SABERS moves, one tight escape.

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Star Wars Solo | Dex Renford | The Naboo Run

We pick up right where we left off — Dex and Dr. Merch aboard the ship, landing on Naboo. Things get weird fast as the two run for their lives through the streets, trying to reach the medical research center before the patrols catch up. Quick rolls, close calls, and a chase through the heart of a world that should’ve been safe.

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Star Wars Solo | Dex Renford and the Jabiim Run

The planet of Jabiim, droids in the alleys, and a corvette humming on a dim pad as Dex Renford — a young ace with something to prove — pulls a brilliant escort run for a brilliant but very wanted scientist. This is fast solo play using a dice-drop town map and a clean yes-or-no d6 oracle — just tense choices, tight scenes, and that razor balance between brains and bold moves as we sprint from the med bay to the ramp and try to lift for Naboo before the metal patrol closes in.

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The Easiest Solo RPG Emulator I’ve Ever Used

You asked about the One Page Mythic Emulator, here’s how it works and why you should use it. You get a clean yes/no oracle, no chaos factor, and random events on doubles. I go over how I set odds, read exceptional results, and keep scenes moving. You’ll also see my custom tables for Horror, Star Wars, Fantasy, Zombie Apocalypse, and Twilight 2000. I even show a quick tweak using two percentile sets for advantage or disadvantage when you want a little more push.

Mythic Emulator No Prep Challenge

I decided after watching various videos to try the challenge of the Mythic Emulator No Prep Challenge. In this video, I mix it up and use the One Page Emulator instead. I'm no expert — just showing that with a few dice rolls and a bit of imagination, you can stay entertained with almost nothing but a character concept.

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