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Victor Malamutya's avatar

Fantastic as usual.

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The Many Sided Newsletter's avatar

Every time I see The Soloist in my inbox it’s an instant open. A very lovely surprise to see Talk of the Table mentioned :)

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Susan Beneville's avatar

I rarely comment, but just wanted to let you know how much a enjoy your newsletter. It is super helpful and has really helped me to become more immersed in my solo game. Thanks!

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Patrick Buechner's avatar

🙏 Thank you so much Susan!

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Terry Buechner's avatar

I’ll be at PAX as well!

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Patrick Buechner's avatar

Hmmmm, maybe I will see you.

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Write Firster's avatar

Great write-up, just wanted to mention that myself and Castle Grief are doing Actual-Plays of Kal-Arath in our Notes. Here's mine: https://substack.com/@playingwithmyself/note/c-44345533?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=1n8czw

and here's his: https://substack.com/@castlegrief/note/c-44368566?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=1n8czw

It's a very fun game!

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Susan Beneville's avatar

I just checked out yours. Very cool. How long are you spending on each day? I love the tone of your story. Thoughtful, peaceful. Nice.

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Write Firster's avatar

Not very long at all! 10 minutes or so, depending on what happens. Thanks for the comments!

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Susan Beneville's avatar

Interesting. I tend to spend an hour or so. I'm working on "serializing" my story on my Substack. Using my solo RPG as the plot spine and then really fleshing it out.

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Write Firster's avatar

For my blade runner solo game, it takes alot more time and effort, so for this game on notes, I'm keeping it fairly minimalist and quick.

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Susan Beneville's avatar

Good to know. I am gingerly venturing into solo play. Enjoying some of the simple one-to-two session simple games. Kind of like storytelling warmups.

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