Attack of the Ice Trolls | Session Zero
Summary
Host Arthur, feeling unwell, records a solo session of the choose-your-own-adventure RPG Attack of the Ice Trolls. He details his Foundry VTT preparation process, including creating form-fillable PDFs for the character sheet and bestiary, generating monster tokens, and setting up map tiles for tracking. Arthur explains the game’s mechanics, such as attribute allocation and luck points, while deciding to use the advanced combat rules. He also mentions his upcoming interest in another solo game by the same author, Death and Berengard.
Topics discussed
Intro: Solo run announcement and health update
Introducing Attack of the Ice Trolls
Foundry VTT module setup and configuration
Creating form-fillable PDFs for rules and bestiary
Generating monster tokens and character sheet setup
Character creation: attributes, luck, and skills
Advanced vs. standard combat systems
Reflections on the value of thorough prep
Setting up atmospheric images and travel maps
Using tokens for time tracking and weather rolls
Converting maps to tiles for VTT use
Comparison with other solo RPGs like Rune
Upcoming Kickstarter: Death and Berengard
Summary of prep steps and note-taking tools
Discussion on Obsidian VTT integration
Audio editing and music ducking techniques
Future plans: Delta Green and channel support
Outro and credits
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