Solo Play Guide for FGU - INDEX

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Would love to do some sort of show to discuss and showcase some of these things.

Laerun

Hi Laerun. I was also thinking about making some sort of demo but unfortunately, I can't speak very well (nerve damage). You can use anything in the guide freely, though.
I will try to make a solo play (TTS or AI Voice) by using methods described here, you can also use it freely when it's done.

EDIT: But what I can do is I can make my Solo Adventure with AI Voice from the topics you want to showcase!

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UPDATE: JimSocks' excellent content creator 2020 is working fine in my new campaign. Bad news is, I borked the old campaign where I'm writing the topics. *facepalm*

UPDATE 2: Unfortunately, I won't be able to make a template with other modules. Because of copyrights.



Added to PLOT Twists: I finally found the source of this, but the usage is older than the video and I also use Red Herrings. Of course, with GreatGM's explanations it's way more enlightening. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwZKD1AWIYM

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Added to Hex Crawl Resources: Laerun's Solo Player Hexploration with ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com/g/g-vIDKY931L-solo-hexploration

It is a free (ChatGPT) resource by Laerun to flesh out your hex-crawl maps.

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EDIT: You can play hex crawling with it, too. Use it as an Oracle and ask the AI questions as you would normally with an Oracle module.
BUT there is a limit for ChatGPT and when you reach it, it asks you to get Plus.

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ADDED to Exploration Part II > Line of Sight: The way to darken maps and remove map vision for immersion and surprise.

Check https://youtu.be/verTvYTUGyA?si=x80YsIAXA3yOvRoO&t=134 to learn how to add dynamic lightning if your map doesn't have it.

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GM LAYER EDIT: It gets better! I found this GM Layer invisibility option for Solo Play. Just turn it on / off as needed. Old or imported maps might not have it though.

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ADDED to Methodology:

How to Play Published Adventures Solo // NEW - 23/08/2024

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EDITED in Exploration Part II: > Line of Sight > [NOPE] Dont bother adding LoS to maps [/NOPE] ->

• You can quickly add LoS to maps you created. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gt2t-YcvCt0 6:46 min

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Added to Comments in Play Published Adventures Solo -- these will be in the module as there is no character limit there.

Some Default Behaviors might include:

General:

Search at the beginning -> Research at the end; traps, secret doors, loot, etc...
Loot all / Never touch a dead enemy's pockets
Always walk with a drawn weapon / Only draw the weapon if necessary
Marching order (there is an option for this built in FGU)
Party torch carrier / Rely on nightvision

Combat:

Reckless / Tactical
Ranged first -> Then melee
Party Controller / Debuffer
Healer and the Healer's Protector

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EDIT: It's now in 3 Pillars.

ADDED TO Oracles Section: 27/08/2024 FGU ​Hex-crawl Playtest in D&D 5E

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EDIT: It's now in 3 Pillars. 27/08/2024 FGU ​Hex-crawl Playtest in D&D 5E

List of tables:

# The Adventurer's Toolbox

I couldn't find wilderness gen anywhere else, yet.

Wilderness - Random Terrain
Wilderness - Active Area Discovery
Wilderness - Overarching Terrain: Arctic
Wilderness - Overarching Terrain. Desert
Wilderness - Overarching Terrain: Forest/Jungle
Wilderness - Overarching Terrain: Grassland
Wilderness - Overarching Terrain: Hills
Wilderness - Overarching Terrain: Mountains
Wilderness - Overarching Terrain: Swamp


# DMG & Toolbox


Toolbox Story Template: Dungeon Generator
DMG Table: Exotic Location
Toolbox Story Template: NPC Generator
DMG Story Template: Random NPC Description


# JimSocks' Content Creator 2020

Only Government Buildings & Defenses are missing from G.U.A.R.D.S list.

## Settlements


Table: 02 - City Generator
Table: 03 - Town Generator
Table: 04 - Village Generator
Table: 16 - Travel Generators
Dungeon Starting Area


## Resources


Table: 05 - Big City Random Shops!
Table: 06 - Merchant Generator
Table: 07 - Tavern Generator
Table: 10 - Church Generator
Table: 11 - Guild Generator
Table: 12 - Secret Society Generator

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RESOURCE NEWS in Blog: FlexTale's FlexCrawl Tile Theme Pack DNG-01: Dungeon Walls, a mini dungeon crawl set is currently FREE on drivethrurpg right now.

EDIT:

Like a "genius" I linked the blog twice. Here's the drivethru link: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/prod...-dungeon-walls

You can use it as a Solo Dungeon Crawler with the rules from the PDF, or use the tiles in FGU Map Tool to create your own dungeon.