I've played my first (solo) game of Ironsworn. Fulfilling my vow: Here's the after action report:

I've played my first (solo) game of Ironsworn. Fulfilling my vow: Here's the after action report:
https://www.notion.so/roleplaying/Ironsworn-Solo-Play-AAR-4ee2d1dcf6a64367a17cc2ae0b997673
TLDR: Good game. I liked it.

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  1. Shawn TomkinMay 14, 2018 at 6:17 AM

    Great play report! Thank you. I hope your quest continues.

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  2. Ken HubbardMay 14, 2018 at 9:49 AM

    Nice layout -- very easy to read and follow. The only thing I didn't get was how you got 10 harm in one strike against the Broken.

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  3. Shawn TomkinMay 14, 2018 at 12:59 PM

    Ken Hubbard ... 2 harm, +1 for the strong hit, +2 for the Bladebound asset and taking -1 spirit. For a dangerous foe that's 2 progress per harm, so 10 progress.

    Bladebound's fury is actually a bit overpowered. I have it on my to-do to nerf a bit, sadly. I'd encourage Piotr Pietrzak to keep on keeping on with the old version, though ;)

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  4. Ken HubbardMay 14, 2018 at 1:39 PM

    Shawn Tomkin Oh okay. I guess I missed that because I've never used the Bladebound asset. I'm also cursed with bad dice and have therefore never rolled a strong hit during a fight.

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  5. Piotr Monwid-OlechnowiczMay 15, 2018 at 2:23 AM

    Shawn Tomkin I'm glad you liked the report :D

    I like the fact that assets can be lost -- companions can die, swords can be stolen. There's a lot of potential for guided mode too -- as a GM I'd consider giving players situational/temporary assets. Actually taking the asset card out of your notes(/sleeve) would be a cool surprise for sure.

    I can compare Ironsworn to Blades in the Dark, as both games are "inspired by the Apocalypse". Gotta say -- Ironsworn is much more approachable. I paid for Blades and I'll admit Ironsworn is worth my money too :)
    However, rulebook being free is amazing advantage. It can allow the game to get popular or go even viral.

    Ironsworn has almost no "media coverage", though. I randomly found it by a post on reddit. I don't even remember how :D I'll certainly recommend your game to my friends, Shawn. Maybe I'll get to facilitate coop on a con next week :D

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