Scene 2.0
A downloadable game
Scene 2.0 is a solo role-playing system designed to create spontaneous adventures without the need for a Game Master. The game focuses on improvisation and emergent storytelling. It's adaptable to any genre (fantasy, science fiction, horror, post-apocalyptic...) and experience level, from quick sessions to extended campaigns.
Forget the constraints of a Game Master or hours of tedious prep, this game empowers you to craft dynamic, unpredictable narratives entirely on your own terms.
At its core, Scene 2.0 innovates by focusing on the Scene-driven play. Imagine your story unfolding like a film sequence, with each scene being a vivid, self-contained narrative moment –a tense negotiation, a desperate battle, a stealth infiltration. This modular approach ensures every moment is fresh and purposeful, preventing monotony and keeping the momentum high.
Our Oracle and Twist system breathes life into your imagination. Dice rolls and random tables actively collaborate with your creativity, injecting surprising twists and organic complications that guide your story down unpredictable paths. You're playing a game and discovering a story as it unfolds, driven by your choices and the system's spontaneous prompts.
The creative Magic system is another cornerstone. Instead of predefined spells, you generate unique arcane effects on the fly by combining mystical formulas and components, leading to unpredictable, yet narratively rich, magical moments. Be warned, though, for failed castings can lead to mutations, madness, or environmental curses!
In addition, Scene 2.0 offers exciting elements for solo players.
- Simple, yet Deep Combat: Engage in fast, fluid battles with straightforward rules that allow for tactical depth and cinematic flair, ensuring every clash feels impactful.
- Dynamic Dungeon Generation: Dive into sprawling subterranean complexes, haunted ruins, or sci-fi derelicts. Our flexible system lets you quickly generate unique dungeon scenes, complete with encounters, traps, and treasures, ensuring no two delves are ever the same.
- Endless Adventure Seeds: Never get stuck! The book is packed with ready-to-use adventure hooks and scene prompts across various genres, perfect for sparking your next thrilling quest or a quick one-shot session.
- Beginner-Friendly Experience: Designed with new solo players in mind, Scene 2.0 provides clear, concise rules and ample examples to get you creating thrilling stories from your very first session.
- Robust Campaign Play: Beyond one-shots, the system supports long-form campaigns, allowing your character to grow, gain levels, and face escalating challenges, including powerful Bosses with unique mechanics, and a detailed NPC generation system to populate your world with memorable allies and adversaries.
A Game for Every World, Every Player
Scene 2.0 offers unparalleled genre freedom. Whether you dream of cyberpunk heists, grimdark fantasy quests, cosmic horror survival, or post-apocalyptic tales, our flexible framework adapts seamlessly. Build characters in minutes, explore rich faction dynamics, design treacherous dungeons, and engage in fast, tactical combat -all with rules that bend to your curiosity, not the other way around.
Who is Scene 2.0 for?
- Solo RPG Enthusiasts: Players who love the freedom of roleplaying but prefer to experience rich narratives without a group or GM.
- Creative Storytellers: Those who enjoy improvising and building stories collaboratively with a system, allowing for emergent narratives rather than strict plots.
- Beginners to Solo RPG: With its Beginner-friendly step-by-step approach, Scene 2.0 is good for newcomers looking to dip their toes into the exciting world of solo adventures.
- Game Designers & Hackers: The CC-BY-SA 4.0 license and the system's modularity invite modifications and new content.
Scene 2.0 is a co-pilot for your imagination. It's about resilience, not invincibility; about discovering stories, not just planning them. Want to try?
Purchase
In order to download this game you must purchase it at or above the minimum price of $4.95 USD. You will get access to the following files:
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I like the scene connection dice concept, the only thing I need clarified is the "hard mode" at 3d6 - is there meant to be a table for this or is the intent to roll on the table on pg 133 and count any result 12+ as Epic Conclusion?
Hi, you have hit on an aspect that seems to need clarification, and you are right to question it. This is a point that should certainly be made clearer in the next v1.1 release. Your interpretation is spot on and is exactly how it should be played.
When rolling 3d6 for a connection in Hard mode, you are more likely to get the Epic Conclusion result. A roll of 12 or more should be a turning point. The intent is that these rolls represent a big shocking result that fundamentally alters the direction of the campaign or leads to an epic ending.
For example, a roll of 15 might mean that you've not only connected with a new scene, but that you've uncovered the hidden strength of the main villain. A roll of 18 might mean that your character stumbles upon a world-changing secret or a legendary secret. A roll of 20 or higher could be an Epic Ending. These high rolls should lead to a moment in the story that feels like the culmination of an entire act, (or the final act), prompting you to adjust your narrative on the fly.
Thanks for your message. Comments like yours are a real help. This issue will be clarified in the next version.
Thanks for clarifying & I appreciate you iterating on feedback!
You can now download v1.1, including the clarifications. There are also more retirement options (Chapter 3).