Yourself

Such a nice solo TTRPG! I did end up changing the base scenario a little, as I wanted this to fit a pre-existing changeling character of mine, and it fit really well with super minimal modifications. This was really an amazing and enjoyable experience, and I, of course, learned about the character I played as, but also my own relationship with the character. I was able to discover parts of them I related to that weren't really obvious on the surface, which was a really delightful surprise. Definitely want to replay this again as both my characters and I change and grow :)

I am writing this after having just played the game for the first time. Being my first solo RPG, I didn't know what to expect, however the theme of being both fae and human, navigating that inner dichotomy appealed to my mixed heritage and the constant balance I strive for. I set out to make a fictional character I could construct and more objectively view. However, the game invites a deeper reflection, an introspection, and suddenly the character and I became intimate strangers who knew each other very well. 
It's a beautiful game, one I'd highly recommend.
The game is an invitation to learn more about yourself through the act of story.   

We played this game for an episode of Alone at the Table!

Yourself makes you think about all of the ways you have experienced othering or hurt while creating a little changeling that is pitted against a world that doesn't understand them. In the span of about an hour and a half, I created someone who struggled to break away from a family that loved them but didn't understand them, and how to strike out on your own. This game makes you think and makes you feel, and the added element of the tarot influencing your decisions makes it feel all the more punchy when you pull a card that you know has a deeper meaning to it. Highly recommend, what a wonderful and soul wrenching experience.

Beautiful game. I shared my thoughts and playthrough on my blog:

https://smalltowncreepy.com/2023/04/20/yourself-review/

But mostly I just want to say thank you for this.

A magical portal into your own soul, holding the mirror up to your past and seeing yourself as the wonderful being you truly are.

I decided to go through every prompt in a journal, and each one let me accept myself in a fuller light. Thank you~

This was really lovely to play. I wrote a few pages down and unexpectedly cried a little as it really helped me think through some things. I used it as a self-reflection but I feel like it has a lot of potential to play in different ways, for example to explore a character.

Thank you for the amazing game! <3

Doing highlights of the Solo and Not Alone Bundle 3 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RabbitMatchGame/status/1617313151447621632

For those avoiding the cesspool: 

From https://itch.io/b/1692/solo-but-not-alone-3…: It's tempting to lose yourself in @KadenRamstack's "Yourself's" lush graphics, but there are also many valuable insights into the illusion of determinism and its potency. Be prepared to unshackle and surprise yourself while playing (repeatedly).

Yourself has a spread of amazing prompts that really hit the mark. I knew this game was an allegory going in, but when Act 2 arrived I felt it. I was like 'oh damn, yeah I get it, this rocks.'

What with the tarot deck, Yourself is super replayable. I highly recommend it!

Thanks Kaden for writing such an awesome game :D

I was lucky enough to play this game with my friend for a live actual play. We had an extremely powerful and cathartic play through where we were able to explore what makes us different. We simplified the game a bit for our own use as the original rules had a lot of card drawing. As two Neurodivergent folx we drew one tarot card per act instead of 3 and we made a spreadsheet to organize everything. This helped us a lot.  It is a solid game with some excellent prompts. It could benefit from some simplification, or some way to help the player organize the information. We enjoyed the layout of the full color pdf but ultimately used the plain text version tax it was easier for us to read while playing. 

Thank you so much for this lovely game!! I look forward to playing more of Kaden’s games. 

I really enjoyed this game and the reflection it inspires. Thanks for sharing! 

I posted a full-length review on my site.

My dnd character is a changeling and I think this would be a good way to write their journal