Solo Journaling Rules

Discover the Power of Solo Journaling Rules (SJR)

Do you crave deeply personal, immersive storytelling experiences? Solo Journaling Rules offers a unique and flexible framework designed for players who want to create rich, introspective solo RPG adventures. SJR provides the tools to craft your own narrative-driven games in any genre or setting. You can download a free Preview.

What Makes SJR Unique?

• Journaling-Centric Gameplay: Unlike traditional solo RPG systems, SJR places storytelling and journaling at the heart of the experience. Every dice roll inspires creative exploration, and every decision shapes your character’s evolving story.
• Adaptable Framework: SJR is a toolkit, not a closed game. It works seamlessly with your ideas, allowing you to create adventures in fantasy, sci-fi, horror, post-apocalyptic survival...
• Genre-Neutral Tools: With oracles, random event tables, and prompts, SJR adapts to any theme, giving you the freedom to explore whatever inspires you.
• Accessible for All Skill Levels: Whether you’re a beginner curious about solo RPGs or an experienced storyteller, SJR provides both quick-start rules for ease of play and advanced options for deeper mechanics.
• Solo Creativity Unleashed: The system emphasizes personal expression and introspection, making it perfect for anyone looking to immerse themselves in character-driven stories.

Who Will Enjoy SJR?

• Solo RPG Enthusiasts: If you enjoy games like Thousand Year Old Vampire or Ironsworn, SJR offers a fresh, customizable take on solo play.
• Storytellers and Writers: Use SJR as a creative outlet to develop compelling characters, worlds, and narratives.
• Fans of Narrative-Driven Play: If mechanics often get in the way of storytelling for you, SJR provides a rules-light approach that keeps the focus on your story.

What’s Inside?

• Core Mechanics: Simple rules for creating characters, resolving conflicts, and navigating your story.
• Oracles and Random Events: Tools to spark ideas, guide decisions, and inject twists into your narrative.
• Quick Start and Advanced Options: Whether you want to jump right in or explore deeper mechanics like tactical combat and resource management, SJR has you covered.
• Customizable Prompts: Inspiration for starting your journey or expanding your world, tailored to the genre of your choice.

Solo Journaling Rules (SJR) is a system to explore your imagination and craft unforgettable stories, one journal entry at a time.

Start your adventure today. Your story is waiting to be told.

Solo Journaling RPG Books

You can also get Write & Play: The Balance of Solo Journaling RPG dives deep into the art of integrating mechanics like dice rolls, tables, and prompts into your narratives, ensuring every session remains engaging and balanced. Through real-world examples from well-known and niche journaling RPGs, hands-on exercises, and detailed case studies, I aim to provide you with tools that go beyond theory.

Solo RPG Journaling Companion: Expanding Your Solo Storytelling Journey, a guide designed for those who seek to elevate their solo role-playing experiences to new heights.

And The Lost World: A Solo Journaling RPG. A game for dreamers, wanderers, and seekers—those who find joy in unraveling mysteries, piecing together fragments of a forgotten past, and writing their own stories. Designed for players who crave both structure and freedom, The Lost World balances evocative prompts and open-ended storytelling.