I just picked up a hardcopy at PAX East. Do you know of a good "thematic" text editor? One that has a focus mode and a parchment background? Something like the NaturalCrit Homebrewery, but WYSIWYG?
Thank you for providing these community copies! I'm using one until I have a good mailing address to order the physical book to. Great to have a way to dig in right away!
Tim, I'm curious about how you went about choosing the order for the prompts. Did you have a plan or system for doing it? I love this game; it made me really fall down the rabbit hole of solo journaling games.
I, too, am curious about that. I'm writing the sequel and I know I had a system but I can't remember what it was. Seriously. Let me think...
Language and travel technology are a big part of TYOV. I know that I grew the complexity of the prompts in regards to those two factors as I imagined the timeline of the character progressing. Same thing with society as a whole–later in the game it is assumed you are doing complex things to fit into evolving social structures.
The first few Prompts are very much about not knowing how to be a vampire. Those are obvious though.
I know that I spent a lot of time worrying over gaining and losing Resources but I think that was mostly fruitless labor. Some of it is arbitrary.
Yeah. That sounds pretty good. I want to thank you for asking me this question. I'm struggling with the Prompt order in the sequel and you've helped me remember that the factors that ordered TYOV just aren't present in the next game.
I absolutely love this TTRPG, it has led me to reinvest in my interest in history while also unfolding this really beautiful story I've become incredibly attached to. the prompts are so engaging (especially the prompts you get returning to duplicate prompt #s for the second or third time) and I know I will be thinking about this experience for a long time and probably returning to it for further playthroughs. It is just so creative, helping you along with resource management and prompts while also letting you make creative and interesting choices about which route to take in the story. highly, highly recommend.
I have been managing it in google sheets with tabs for the different stats and notes (for myself) about each of the stats so that I know when things were lost or changed even if my vampire does not. It isn't shown here, but I also have a chronological table with all original experiences placed in order (not within memories) so that I can go back to trace the thread of time and see experiences that have not been adjusted or altered by later prompts. just a good way to organize the gameplay work as well as keep track of what you originally created! As you can see, I have not finished yet and have clung to one of my vampire's original resources for as long as possible, we'll see when my luck runs out with that.
Hey! I’ve never downloaded something off of here so definitely let me know if I’m doing something wrong, but whenever I try to get a free copy it says I must pay at least $15.00.
at 51 I’ve never played a solo rpg but damn this is awsone. I spent a whole day from 8am until midnight writing my journal. I’m now working on turning it into an animated video. It’s a shame your hardback is a bit out of my price range but looking at the quality of it I can see why
I downloaded yesterday and I'm having trouble with the PDFs. Some of the pages are clear but the text looks half erased on some of them. For example, on page 6 (spread layout) the yellow note is completely clear but I can't read "what's needed to play" or the entire right page.
A brilliant game. I got the physical copy, which is also artbook-level beautiful. If you want to see how it works in practice, you can check out my vampire's journal.
I’m pumped as hell to try this out! I snagged a community copy to demo, as I’m newer to solo TTRPGs, but have heard good things!
I checked your website to see if physical copies are available and read your opening paragraphs on the store page. Based as all hell, thanks for using your voice for good, it’s greatly appreciated. 😌
I’m hoping to fully delve into it this weekend, will keep you posted! Thanks for creating!
The game is pretty straightforward but if you have questions you can email me at dearleadergame@gmail.com. Sometimes folks new to solo games get hung up on non-obvious things, so don't hesitate to ask!
Back after playing this gem of a game and…wow. Honestly, bit speechless! I’ve placed my order for the physical copy, 100% worth every penny just for the written content alone.
Thanks for sharing your work with us! I went through all the stages of grief several times for my little vampire!
This is my first solo ttrpg and the amount of fun I'm having is just criminal... Many, many thanks to Tim for having the generosity to offer community copies of the game. I didn't know if I would vibe with this style of game, so being able to try it out first was great. I loved it so much that I just HAD to buy a physical copy to keep on my shelf. Can't wait until I hold the book in my hands!
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thank you so much. i didnt think playing a rpg alone would be this fun. i will replay it a lot i guess.
I know I was shocked at how much fun I had playing this game alone.
I just picked up a hardcopy at PAX East. Do you know of a good "thematic" text editor? One that has a focus mode and a parchment background? Something like the NaturalCrit Homebrewery, but WYSIWYG?
I do not!
I play in a soulless, dead-eyed text doc with a plain font. It is functionally invisible.
It would be interesting to keep shifting to new period fonts while playing the game.
Thank you for providing these community copies! I'm using one until I have a good mailing address to order the physical book to. Great to have a way to dig in right away!
Awesome! There's no rush on buying a physical copy–I ain't running out anytime soon.
Tim, I'm curious about how you went about choosing the order for the prompts. Did you have a plan or system for doing it? I love this game; it made me really fall down the rabbit hole of solo journaling games.
I, too, am curious about that. I'm writing the sequel and I know I had a system but I can't remember what it was. Seriously. Let me think...
Language and travel technology are a big part of TYOV. I know that I grew the complexity of the prompts in regards to those two factors as I imagined the timeline of the character progressing. Same thing with society as a whole–later in the game it is assumed you are doing complex things to fit into evolving social structures.
The first few Prompts are very much about not knowing how to be a vampire. Those are obvious though.
I know that I spent a lot of time worrying over gaining and losing Resources but I think that was mostly fruitless labor. Some of it is arbitrary.
Yeah. That sounds pretty good. I want to thank you for asking me this question. I'm struggling with the Prompt order in the sequel and you've helped me remember that the factors that ordered TYOV just aren't present in the next game.
My first vampire died as he lived: angry, confused and covered in someone else's blood.
Breathtaking, melancholic and deep, this game deserves all the praise it's gotten and more. Well done, Mr. Hutchings, well done!
the circle is complete
Wow... Just wow.
I took this underestimating the idea, but oh my god. The labour put here is unreal...
Kudos for the idea and projects.
Fantastic game with much more to do than just journaling!
I have been managing it in google sheets with tabs for the different stats and notes (for myself) about each of the stats so that I know when things were lost or changed even if my vampire does not. It isn't shown here, but I also have a chronological table with all original experiences placed in order (not within memories) so that I can go back to trace the thread of time and see experiences that have not been adjusted or altered by later prompts. just a good way to organize the gameplay work as well as keep track of what you originally created! As you can see, I have not finished yet and have clung to one of my vampire's original resources for as long as possible, we'll see when my luck runs out with that.
Digital text makes it so, so much easier to play this game!
I guess it goes without saying that it is a must have in the solo ttrpg community. I had real fun playing.
Hey! I’ve never downloaded something off of here so definitely let me know if I’m doing something wrong, but whenever I try to get a free copy it says I must pay at least $15.00.
You gotta go all the way down to the "Community Copy" box.
Did this work out?
Thank you so much for the community copies. <3 Idk how itchio works but I'll definitely tip when I have the funds!
Don't tip til you are filthy with dosh. Money just pouring out onto the floor so deep you are at risk of drowning.
Got the PDF for free and fell in love - picked up a physical copy from my local game shop and it's gorgeous.
<total high five>
at 51 I’ve never played a solo rpg but damn this is awsone. I spent a whole day from 8am until midnight writing my journal. I’m now working on turning it into an animated video. It’s a shame your hardback is a bit out of my price range but looking at the quality of it I can see why
I can't wait to see the animation!
I sometimes have discounted scratch-and-dent copies, though it is still expensive shippingif you are outside of the US.
I’d appreciate that, should I reach out to you via email on the off chance of a discounted book? I’m in England and would of course cover those costs
Email me using the address on the thousandyearoldvampire.com site!
I downloaded yesterday and I'm having trouble with the PDFs. Some of the pages are clear but the text looks half erased on some of them. For example, on page 6 (spread layout) the yellow note is completely clear but I can't read "what's needed to play" or the entire right page.
Anyone have any idea what's happening?
Weird! Try downloading it again and try viewing it another PDF reader.
A brilliant game. I got the physical copy, which is also artbook-level beautiful. If you want to see how it works in practice, you can check out my vampire's journal.
To say it once more—I absolutely adore this game!
I’m pumped as hell to try this out! I snagged a community copy to demo, as I’m newer to solo TTRPGs, but have heard good things!
I checked your website to see if physical copies are available and read your opening paragraphs on the store page. Based as all hell, thanks for using your voice for good, it’s greatly appreciated. 😌
I’m hoping to fully delve into it this weekend, will keep you posted! Thanks for creating!
The game is pretty straightforward but if you have questions you can email me at dearleadergame@gmail.com. Sometimes folks new to solo games get hung up on non-obvious things, so don't hesitate to ask!
Back after playing this gem of a game and…wow. Honestly, bit speechless! I’ve placed my order for the physical copy, 100% worth every penny just for the written content alone.
Thanks for sharing your work with us! I went through all the stages of grief several times for my little vampire!
Thank you! And I'm sorry!
Just finished my first playthrough it of a couple days ago and it was beautiful, and also saved me from boredom at work.
"My work boredom was replaced by a vague sense of unsettlement and loss."
Somehow a more welcome mood than work boredom
This is my first solo ttrpg and the amount of fun I'm having is just criminal... Many, many thanks to Tim for having the generosity to offer community copies of the game. I didn't know if I would vibe with this style of game, so being able to try it out first was great. I loved it so much that I just HAD to buy a physical copy to keep on my shelf. Can't wait until I hold the book in my hands!