I had not heard about this one before, thanks for sharing it and breaking it down for me!
You can play D&D and similar games solo but they usually require some help and extra tools to do so. Might I point you towards the !solorpg@lemm.ee community? They might be able to answer questions and help you get started if you want to give it a try.
Hex Describe is awesome! Kudos!
The first thing to do is nail down what a bard is actually supposed to be.
It’s really all about context. If we’re all playing Harry Potter-esque mages, we’re not worried about swords and shields, generally. If I’m playing as Aragorn or Boromir, my expectations will be very different.
I would definitely be interested!
Love Wingspan!
OSR, Old School Roots, still works! 😁
Hey, not sure if you’re aware but there’s a whole genre that harkens back to old school D&D styled gaming. It’s called the OSR and I’ve got a community here on Lemmy if you’re interested in checking it out: !osr@lemm.ee!
I would opt for a homebrew setting on an earth-like world. The reason is that, having the world be earth-like means there won’t be any misunderstandings about the basic rules of the physical world. Using your own setting means that you won’t have to fight up hill against any assumptions people might have with regards to cultures in that world.
I’ll give it a read, thanks for sharing!
What holds it back in terms of long campaigns?