Category: Shadowdark

  • What Lurks In The Shadows Of Tal-Yool Ruins?

    Join me on this SoloDark adventure as my characters venture into the Tal-Yool ruins. This ancient site is cloaked in mystery, and my curious adventurers have been tasked with retrieving a hidden artifact.

    They must work together to survive, but how honest will they be with one another, and who will reveal the true reason behind their mission to the Tal-Yool ruins?

    Many who enter the ruins never return, yet treasure awaits within, so some say exploring is worth the risk. What secrets will my characters discover? Tune in to find out!

  • Rolling Up A Dungeon | Should I Leave This To Chance?

    In the latest episode of my SoloDark series, I’m creating my dungeon map. Since I’m both the GM and the player, I rely on randomisation to ensure the rooms and difficulty aren’t influenced by my own preferences.

    Some rolls turn out great, while others… we’d prefer not to talk about those! Neverthess, I prefer it that way, I’d happily take poor rolls than building a dungeon that fits my ideal and is biased.

    In the upcoming session, I’ll be putting my characters and the dungeon through their paces as I play through my SoloDark adventure. I’m excited to take you along on this journey through the mini Shadowdark world I’m shaping.

  • My Green Screen Fail! VLOG 002

    In this video, I’m fixing my green screen setup, as things didn’t go to plan. Fortunately, I came up with a solution. It did require a bit of effort, but in the end we got it all sorted!

  • SoloDark Session 0 | Are My Characters Tough Enough?

    I’m in the process of creating characters for my SoloDark adventure! Get ready to explore their backstories and see how I used a motivation emulator to shape their personalities.

    I’ve put together a dynamic group of misfits who will take on a legendary Shadowdark quest—or at least as legendary as a level 1 adventure can get. Along the way, I’ll share my gaming insights and the resources I use as a solo player to develop compelling RPG character arcs and scenes.

  • So Much Prepping For SoloDark | Behind The Scenes VLOG 001

    Welcome to my first vlog, where I’m prepping for my SoloDark adventure. I spend hours crafting and preparing my videos, so I thought it would be fun to bring you along this time. In this vlog, I’ll be rearranging my desk, camera, and filming setup in preparation for my one-player Shadowdark adventure.

    I’ll also give you a tour of my office/studio, showing you how I write, create, and shoot my videos—along with the equipment I use. I plan to create more vlogs like this, so I hope you enjoy it!

  • Shadowdark Gameplay & Tips: The Halloween RPG Everyone’s Obsessed With

    I’ll be giving you a quick tour of Shadowdark, the Halloween RPG that won 4 ENNIES! I’ll cover enough of the game so that you can dive right in and start playing.

    Looking ahead, I plan to create a series of world-building videos as I explore the one-player expansion, SoloDark. What I really love about Shadowdark is how well-written it is, offering plenty of room for storytelling—exactly what lorenmakesvideos is all about.

    By the end of this video, you’ll have a solid understanding of the basic gameplay mechanics and why Shadowdark is a must-play this Halloween. Whether you’re new to RPGs or a seasoned player of games like Dungeons & Dragons, Shadowdark is perfect for both beginners and experienced players alike.