6 ways to play RPGs without a GM

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  • Want to play an RPG but not sure if you’re ready to GM it? Don’t worry! There are actually a bunch of ways to enjoy your favourite games without needing to run them yourself or convince someone else in your group to do it for you. From amazing pen and paper emulators, to games that tell the story with cards or dice, you’ll find a way to get gaming with your group, no GM in sight. So no prep, no scary improv and worldbuilding, what’s not to love!
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  • @coreymayo8321
    @coreymayo8321 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Between Ironsworn and Ironsworn: Starforged, I've played over 350 hours of GM-less play, including both solo and GM-less co-op. Highly recommended.

    • @ronalbobadilla1
      @ronalbobadilla1 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Omg! I haven't even played Skyrim that much!

  • @net_spider
    @net_spider 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    "-- or if you don't have any friends... interested in playing."

  • @McCoyLord
    @McCoyLord ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Really liked this vid. Good advice. I had a brief group in a D&D game but went sideways in covid. I'd love to play but don't know anyone else who does and can't GM as an utter novice.
    Going to the local board game shop sounds a great idea. Just need to find the confidence 🤣

    • @Lupostehgreat
      @Lupostehgreat 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm lucky to have my groups always be composed of friends. When you are playing with strangers or people you barely know, you really have to stick to ground rules and very basic playstyles as you have no idea what everyone is going to want, and you have no clue if the slightest mis-steps is going to start drama.

  • @SynthApprentice
    @SynthApprentice ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Just throwing this out there: gamebooks. They're like choose your own adventure books, except they incorporate RPG mechanics. So when you come to a challenge, you roll dice, and then you're told to turn to a certain page depending on if you succeeded or not.

    • @tskproductions2410
      @tskproductions2410 ปีที่แล้ว

      That sounds awesome! Do you have any gamebooks you liked that you could recommend?

    • @adamwatching
      @adamwatching ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@tskproductions2410 Fabled Lands is solid

    • @buggoth
      @buggoth ปีที่แล้ว

      Also love the CYOA! Anyone interested in solo RPGing, try Lone Wolf

    • @SynthApprentice
      @SynthApprentice ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tskproductions2410 The Fighting Fantasy series is popular.

  • @AquaMaryn.
    @AquaMaryn. ปีที่แล้ว +2

    These types of videos are both cosy and very informative. Thanks for sharing them. :)

  • @falconashek8913
    @falconashek8913 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I play Microchap book RPG and Four Against. Darkness. (4AD) both have a lot of content and are cheap to pick up, graph paper notebook and some dice is all you need. And your imagination.

    • @razomax2724
      @razomax2724 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I make tcg rpg boardgame if you want to try it

  • @DeathCatInHat
    @DeathCatInHat ปีที่แล้ว +6

    been getting into Solo play for about two months now. Got my coppy of Colostle four days ago now and am loving it.

    • @dicebreaker
      @dicebreaker  ปีที่แล้ว

      Solo games are such a fun experience, glad you're loving Colostle! Have you encountered anything particularly fun or weird? - Maddie

  • @Hybban
    @Hybban ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Been playing RPG for 35+ years. My new D&D DM is 23 years old and has been playing for about 3 years. And she is A-MA-ZING!

  • @cameronhector9074
    @cameronhector9074 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Was not expecting to see a Chance & Counters (my FLGS) pop up in a Dicebreaker vid! Lovely little topic to cover, great video guys!

  • @eladhen2
    @eladhen2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thanks for the video! You should give GMless games a full video to cover some of the games and styles in the field.

  • @FuncleChuck
    @FuncleChuck ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is super helpful!
    I have a group of 4 and none of us want to run a game. This could really help us!
    We love Gloomhaven (and especially Jaws of the Lion)
    We have had a lot of fun with some of the other tabletop games you list too.

  • @disembodiedglances8695
    @disembodiedglances8695 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this! Thank you so much!

  • @cybermerlyn2
    @cybermerlyn2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Tricube Tales is a simple system with a lot of support including settings and solo rules.

  • @korihime
    @korihime ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Loving these quick tips videos. Would making one about running or RP'ing a game via discord and the like be possible? All my friends who I'd play with are scattered across the country, so getting an in person game would be impossible. Might be a similar situation for others too.

  • @TisiphoneSeraph
    @TisiphoneSeraph ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Would love to see a video like this for play-by-post rpgs. I really think it's be great if they came back into vogue again. Especially with people not being as free as they were during the pandemic.

  • @trondsi
    @trondsi 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    4:25 Side note: I never understood the appeal of "my sword is bigger than my body" style fantasy art, particularly when the character looks like he or she could barely lift a Swiss Army knife.

  • @cb3391
    @cb3391 ปีที่แล้ว

    I live in an area where solo play is essential there are no groups in my area. ( in my age group )
    I started playing with the 3 white books but my favorite will always be the red and blue basic d&d.

  • @Xaniddd
    @Xaniddd ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Anyone else who came here bc they just have one/don't have any friends interested in playing? :´)

  • @razomax2724
    @razomax2724 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    can you make a review for digital board game I can send to you all files of the game

  • @arikwolf3777
    @arikwolf3777 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The older I get, the less I like RPGs. Although my favorite setting is D&D, I always prefer getting out the miniatures, map and terrain and play Dungeon Crawl mode. So do my friends. Then I found the Dungeon Crawl games: *_Middarra, Role Player Adventures,_* and *_League of Dungeoneers,_* on Kickstarter. No GM needed. All the foes have an AI card with rules on how move. All can be played with 1-4 players. In solo mode, the downside is that you're running 4 characters. The upside is that they are all coordinated. I know there are the same type games in other genres if you are not into medieval fantasy. Also, the are some really inexpensive solo games like *_2D6 Dungeon, Four Against Darkness,_* and *_One Deck Dungeon._* (The first three games I mention are $100-$300 depending on the add-ns and expansions.) So basically, I use RPG rules to track PC progression and there are other games that you you might enjoy. Just get cleaver in searching.

  • @on_certainty
    @on_certainty ปีที่แล้ว

    colostle seems so cool

  • @42DangerVision
    @42DangerVision ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Shoutout to @GeekGamers01 for some of the best solo gaming resources and knitting circle mom vibes on TH-cam.

  • @carolinelabbott2451
    @carolinelabbott2451 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've finally bought a few books to start my first solo play, but currently I am melting in the heat.
    Hopefully by October I'll be able to.
    Always interested in finding more resources though.

  • @walkingcontradiction223
    @walkingcontradiction223 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yeah, been a problem quite often since 2020..

  • @vincentcleaver1925
    @vincentcleaver1925 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I want to make a world building game for one or more people...

  • @cb3391
    @cb3391 ปีที่แล้ว

    Any suggestions for a good oracle deck?

  • @mrmonkeboy
    @mrmonkeboy ปีที่แล้ว

    Whats a good rules lite game that has future weapons, a la aliens? 🙂 With some adventures to run?

  • @mattjackson
    @mattjackson ปีที่แล้ว

    Check out a game called Notequest, fantastic game!

  • @jacobc8019
    @jacobc8019 ปีที่แล้ว

    DnD with an Oracle and random tables??

  • @kyrnsword72
    @kyrnsword72 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've bought and played a whole lot of RPG's like Dungeon World, DCC, 4AD and D&D. I found the RPG that combines all 4 of these called D100 Dungeon by Martin Knight.

  • @nanorider426
    @nanorider426 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You know, Geek Gamers on youtube has written a book called Solo Game Master's Guide. She has posted videos about solo rpg's for a long, long time. She was the first I heard coin the term 'solo game master'.
    Watch her first video on solo GM'ing from dec.17: th-cam.com/video/8XHTgUiFfPQ/w-d-xo.html

  • @cb3391
    @cb3391 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gamer girl and a dm!!
    Unicorn
    I like to see you play some choose your own adventures and some solo rpgs

  • @omikun17
    @omikun17 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video was half clickbait. Seriously three of your ways to play without a GM were everyone take turns being the GM, find a GM and be the GM. Your other 3 ways were good but that's only 3 ways not 6.

  • @SatinFoxx
    @SatinFoxx ปีที่แล้ว +4

    If you are interested in SoloRPG games or playing something like D&D/Pathfinder solo, I suggest the subreddit r/Solo_Roleplay .
    We absolutely love having new members, and have dozens of new games/tools available for people wanting to run things solo. Our community is super welcoming, and new posts are constantly happening

    • @AL-id3hb
      @AL-id3hb ปีที่แล้ว

      I enjoy that subreddit. There's also r/solorpgplay which is another fantastic community!