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Coming Soon ... Avernum 4: Greed and Glory!

The Bottom Feeder • 824 implied HN points • 30 Jul 25
🕹 Technology RPG
  1. Avernum 4: Greed and Glory is a new indie RPG set to release in October 2025. It continues a beloved series that has been around since 1994.
  2. The new game is a remaster of the 2005 title, aiming to improve on the original while telling fresh stories in its unique underworld setting.
  3. The developers are asking fans to wishlist the game on Steam, as it helps increase visibility and support for the upcoming release.

The Lone Toad Newsletter - January 2024

The Lone Toad - Croaker RPGs Newsletter • 219 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🎨 Art & Illustration RPG
  1. Challenge your solo RPG play with unique challenges like The No Combat Challenge, The Permadeath Challenge, and Pure Random Challenge.
  2. Stay updated on upcoming solo RPG game releases and Kickstarters like the Cartograph Atlas Edition, a solo map-making RPG that offers an upgraded experience.
  3. Explore various solo RPG game recommendations, like Worlds Without Number and Wandering Worlds Volume 1, to enhance your solo gaming experience.

The Lone Toad Newsletter - August 2023

The Lone Toad - Croaker RPGs Newsletter • 179 implied HN points • 05 Aug 23
🎨 Art & Illustration RPG
  1. Hex crawling solo in RPGs can be engaging by incorporating random encounters, multiple characters, and creating stories from clues and rumors.
  2. Running a small group of characters in a solo hexcrawl adventure can advance the story and keep things interesting.
  3. Duets games, like Badger + Coyote by Pandion Games, offer a full RPG experience with less than a full group, showcasing the cozy experience of unlikely friends working together.

The Lone Toad Newsletter - May 2023

The Lone Toad - Croaker RPGs Newsletter • 139 implied HN points • 05 May 23
🎭️ Culture RPG
  1. The newsletter discusses the choice between First-Person and Third-Person perspectives in solo games, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of each.
  2. The author recommends solo RPG games like 'The Taming of the Slugiraffe' and 'A Wonderful, Awful Idea', providing links for further exploration.
  3. Upcoming content on the blog includes a retrospective to celebrate its 1-year anniversary, along with stats about games released and more.

Axie Champions is LIVE!

The Lunacian • 368 implied HN points • 20 Feb 24
🕹 Technology RPG
  1. Axie Champions is a Match3 Puzzle game where you can play with your own axies and earn rewards. The game resembles Axie and involves strategy in team building for success.
  2. To play Axie Champions, download the game on Android, connect your Ronin Wallet, and start playing with your own axies. Earn off-chain CUBE rewards that can be exchanged for AXS.
  3. In Axie Champions, utilizing Affinity Advantages and proper team building is crucial. Understanding different Axie classes and their relationships enhances gameplay and victory chances.
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Queenless - A solo RPG by Croaker RPGs

The Lone Toad - Croaker RPGs Newsletter • 79 implied HN points • 28 Apr 23
🎨 Art & Illustration RPG
  1. In 'Queenless', you play as a Bee trying to save the hive by collecting six jars of Royal Jelly from the valley.
  2. The game features interactions with different insects like the helpful Dragonfly and the menacing Praying Mantis.
  3. Gameplay in 'Queenless' involves a unique system using cards and dice to determine success, offering an engaging solo gaming experience.