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This example is written for the newcomer who doesn't have any knowledge in any part of RPGs. It aims to create a piece of story first and then determine your character in relation to the story. But you can create your character with a background story first and start creating content if you want. If you already have your character backstory ready, your context is what's in the story.

1. Questioning

• ASK only YES / NO questions about the things you DON'T KNOW in the scene

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OVERVIEW OF SOLO PLAY:

• Pick Your ORACLE / SOLO SYSTEM: Learn the guidelines of it. Think of an 8-ball in rollable table form. Which is a Randomized YES / NO Answer Generator for your questions about the story you'll unravel. Such as Mythic GM Emulator's Fate Chart.

• PREP MINIMALLY: And I repeat, minimally. As described here. There is a huge reason for this. Too Much Info is just an obstacle that turns your sessions into a slugfest. 1. Create Your PC.

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The Golden Rule is FUN

If you want anything in your story, go for it! You don't have to ask any Oracle, you don't need to think about if it's within the rules. Although, these rules give your experience a structure and a frame. All you need to know about the Golden Rule is:

If it is FUN for YOU, then go for it!

K.I.S.S. IT

Keep It Short & Simple!

"It" includes, pre-game preparation, background info, character ...

Most of us start Solo Play because of necessities instead of choice. But it doesn't has to be that way. Once you taste the freedom of Soloing, you can find ways to motivate yourself.

My Motivation

My motivation for Solo Play started even before I knew TTRPGs exist. I played the original Diablo and thought "I want to play my character but in a story instead of a loot game." And I did it. I used Journalling method without any ruleset or dice. I dreamed about obstacles ...

If you prefer to read an Example of Gameplay, check "First Solo Scene."

Meanwhile, you can watch a Video Example by "Me, Myself and Die" to see it in action. Just from 2:48 to 11:16 is enough to get the idea.
The rest is combat rolls and more story and it starts at 13:17 if you want to watch it.

NOTE: You don't have to voice-act your characters as in the video. You don't even have to use miniatures and maps! I'll elaborate later in "Modes ...