SoloRPGs and Overcoming FOMO (i.e. spending a Saturday night alone) 

Thanks for this.

Maaaaaaan, I need a way to dodge the FOMO of crowdfunded RPGs....

43:00 It’s been 3 years since I received Starforged… and I still haven’t played it. 😢😅 I got Knave 2E and this is more for me. The simpler the better. Less comprehensive, but more space for me to fill in the blanks.

Video 42 of me liking and then commenting on every new upload to tell the viewers that the Man Alone Podcast is absolutely some of that sweet, unhinged audio/vocal-honey. Psssst. What’s your hot take on something that is subjectively overrated? I’ll start. Those waffle bowls that are dipped in chocolate that you can get your ice cream in. They really aren’t practical and the chocolate usually tastes more like plastic anyways.

Thank you for the open, kind, and vulnerable words. I didn’t realize I was subconsciously asking myself all those questions about any attempt to solo roleplay “how can I publish this? How can I monetize this? How can I submit this for certification?” And Fear Of Meeting Oneself is a real shot to the heart, I’ll be thinking about that one all day. I appreciate you, brother.

sharing your issues and troubles publicly to us on such an open forum where you are so open to being attacked is very brave. its great that you do this, it shows people that whatever problems we have, somebody else either, did/has or will go through something similar and there is always a way out. we are not as weak as we think thankyou

This kind of reflexion against the toxic masculinity, pointing the importance of selfcare are very rare and very helpful. Thanks

ME: "Man Alone is my favorite solo rpg channel" ALSO ME: "What does any of this have to do with solo roleplaying?" 🤣 Never change Man Alone!

I am really enjoying your videos. Your insight and subject matter are thought provoking and make me want to be more active in the hobby. This one pushed me across the join line.

Masterful explanation of the most important insights. Similarly took me years to complete the same journey you described. Breaks my heart that other guys struggle with this too, and that there are so few resources available to help them with it. Bravo Man Alone.

I overthink my hobby time and end up doing nothing. Yesterday i felt like solo'ing and i knew id get my stuff out, ponder the system im making, then put eveything away. So knowing this i watched a couple of your videos on starting solo play and your recent video where you have the 'play 60 mins' spreadheet. I did this as i knew it would push me to play. I was playing within 5minutes and i had a great time. I learnt more about a system i am curious about and got a cool story. Im going to be playing again this evening. Different characters though as the two i used are now dead lol. Thanks for sharing your issues as it helps us who feel the same think were not alone and that makes it better.

Thanks brother

Back in the 80s I heard a comedian ask, "How do I know if I am having fun if there is no one there to tell me?" I laughed because on the surface it was funny. The question stuck with me and has bounced around my mind ever since because it troubled me and I couldn't find a suitable answer that satisfied me. I'm about to turn 60 and I have only recently been able to say, "I know this (fill in the blank) is fun - I don't need your or anyone else's approval." To be able to say that phrase aloud to myself and others, _and_ to believe it, is one of the most freeing and refreshing experiences of my life. I strongly encourage everyone to find at least one thing in their life that they can say aloud, "I know *this* is fun and I don't need anyone's validation." And try to do it before you're my age. 😉

I am glad I subscribed to your channel a couple weeks ago. You gave me a reason to play a game, and sometimes that is all it takes. Thanks Man Alone! As a side note, I need to re-record my first solo RPG for your September challenge thingy. The first recording was BAD, I played badly, screwed up a couple things, and the video had some things that shouldn't have been in there. Can I re-record it? Will this count? I can include some of the original video I guess... I also made my own little dice-rolling RPG kind of game this month which I want to put up (for free) on drivethrurpg but it needs a little bit of polish and more playtesting. AND I also started a full blown legitimate RPG but at some point I will probably need some kinda help on that. Gotta put the clamp down on feature creep right out of the gate and stay focused. Ah, I am rambling... Have a great Saturday!

I wish my therapist would have been more like you, honestly sometimes by them not talking and just listening it's, not harmful, maybe hindering progress, my inner monolog is often a twisted mess of self manipulation, ego, waves of kindness, charity, manipulation of my relationships, disgust, procrastination, dread, guilt (catholic).., legitimate concern that I have a undiagnosed mental disability that would explain my lack of progress in what ive expected to become, blah blah, anyway, through a back and forth conversation and externally (and concisely) describing the internal monolog while being guided through scenarios by a like mind would have been far more helpful, in comparison to open ended questions and writing note on a pad

My biggest issues are that i have so many ideas, im constantly role-playing in the back of my head, but as soon as i try and focus on it, my mind goes blank

You always seem to know what i need to hear, thank you 😊

Over here you'd be known as the popes drop.

Another well done video! I am turning 59 it’s hard to find players. So I turned to solo but the more I play solo the more I enjoy it

I just found your channel and I really love how you talk about these issues as well as talking about normal RPG stuff in other videos. Love listening to them!

Thanks for sharing this wonderful video. In my opinion solo RPGs are as close as one can get to a pure artistic endeavor, precisely because, as you say, they can not be sold, shared, or exploited. You play for the sake of playing and for the joy of creating. It is a gift of time and energy from and to yourself.

As the immortal sage, Ice Cube, once pronounced: "Life ain't nothin' but bitches and money." Selah.

Why does the person in the thumbnail look sad? They get to eat a pile of chocolate cupcake icing....yum

You’re never alone with a schizophrenic

Incredible intro