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.
As a person who very recently realized they were trans, this game gave me the headspace and language to better explore those feelings and how they've been echoing through my whole life. I'll need to play the game more to give a more objective, holistic review, but so far I can only offer praise and thanks. This was very important to me, and it gave me an incredible feeling of catharsis after finishing.
I bought this game in a bundle and it looks lovely! I want to do some solo ttrpgs to better my RP skills and this looks like a good one to start with. I just have one question: is there a formated copy that I can print out? May I? I like to have physical copies of things in general and I think I'd enjoy playing from a booklet more than a PDF. I have experience with book binding so I could format it for printing myself if there isn't a premade version but I want the proper permissions first. If you make booklets of this game I'd be willing to buy one, I just didn't see a mention of it. We can discuss more details if you want them before you make your decision.
Hello! Currently there are no plans to print the game, and there aren't any files that are formatted for printing, but feel free to modify your own pdf in any way you need to print a personal copy for yourself so long as you don't distribute either the modified file or physical copies. Thanks!
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.
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.
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!
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.
This was a beautiful, surprisingly healing little game. You're as free as you want to make it all truth or all fiction or anything in between, and either way it cuts deep.
I'm only just getting into solo RPG's and I love this so much! My tarot set is space themed and that definitely influenced my story. I really like how you encouraged that because so many tarot sets have beautiful art.
I ended up with such a beautiful mix of my story, my cards and your prompts to have something that was able to look into some very real feeling in a way that felt very safe.
The game looks beautiful and is so well written! Thank you
I really liked your game. It was such a nice oportunity to tell myself the story of my coming-out once again, perhaps from a bit different perspective.
I just wrote four full pages by hand, including both a full sonnet and a short song. Thank you so much for the inspiration! I haven’t done this much original fiction in one day in years!
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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.
As a person who very recently realized they were trans, this game gave me the headspace and language to better explore those feelings and how they've been echoing through my whole life. I'll need to play the game more to give a more objective, holistic review, but so far I can only offer praise and thanks. This was very important to me, and it gave me an incredible feeling of catharsis after finishing.
Thank you so much for playing! This is the reason I made the game and I'm so glad it resonated with you!
I bought this game in a bundle and it looks lovely! I want to do some solo ttrpgs to better my RP skills and this looks like a good one to start with. I just have one question: is there a formated copy that I can print out? May I? I like to have physical copies of things in general and I think I'd enjoy playing from a booklet more than a PDF. I have experience with book binding so I could format it for printing myself if there isn't a premade version but I want the proper permissions first. If you make booklets of this game I'd be willing to buy one, I just didn't see a mention of it. We can discuss more details if you want them before you make your decision.
Hello! Currently there are no plans to print the game, and there aren't any files that are formatted for printing, but feel free to modify your own pdf in any way you need to print a personal copy for yourself so long as you don't distribute either the modified file or physical copies. Thanks!
Thank you very much!
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.
This was a beautiful, surprisingly healing little game. You're as free as you want to make it all truth or all fiction or anything in between, and either way it cuts deep.
Thank you so much for your kind words!
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
I'm only just getting into solo RPG's and I love this so much! My tarot set is space themed and that definitely influenced my story. I really like how you encouraged that because so many tarot sets have beautiful art.
I ended up with such a beautiful mix of my story, my cards and your prompts to have something that was able to look into some very real feeling in a way that felt very safe.
The game looks beautiful and is so well written! Thank you
Thank you so much for playing! I'm glad you were able to incorporate your deck into the writing!
I really liked your game. It was such a nice oportunity to tell myself the story of my coming-out once again, perhaps from a bit different perspective.
Thank you so much! I'm so glad it was able to connect with you in that way!
I just wrote four full pages by hand, including both a full sonnet and a short song. Thank you so much for the inspiration! I haven’t done this much original fiction in one day in years!
I'm so glad you loved it and it could inspire you!! ❤