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I'm so sorry to bother you again.

But I don't know what to do (again) My character had a pretty awesome day, with a scenario that came up from the rize sprite and a festival event that came up with the date. With the scenario I created a small goal, that I achieved in a fun little story that evolved with the Fate System.
I understand the worth system and the trading system. But I don't know how to get started with that. Do I apply for a job somehow? Do I receive rewards from islanders for fulfilling "quests"?

Oh and do plants grow regularly after planting or do I need to plant a new seed after every harvest?

Sparuh26 days ago (1 edit)

Hi there!

You’re never a bother, so no worries at all! It sounds like your owl had an awesome day, and I love hearing how you’re weaving their story together with the Rize Sprite and festival event.

Let’s get into your questions:

Worth and Trading System: You don’t need to apply for a job! The easiest way to start obtaining items are by trying out the Gacha Machine (check page 106 for details). Just flip a coin, and you’ll receive a random item that can be traded. It’s a fun, simple way to dip your toes into the system without much pressure.

Jobs and Quests: There’s no formal “job” system in Solitaria, so your owl doesn’t have to worry about that! 😊 As for quests, while there aren’t traditional quests, you’ll find a variety of NPC scenarios starting on page 330. Each acts like a mini-story where completing one could earn your character rewards. It’s a great way to connect with the islanders and gain rewards such as abilities or items.

Planting and Harvesting: Once you harvest a crop, you’ll need to plant a new seed to grow another. This gives you a chance to plan and choose what to plant next. Similar to games likes harvest moon.

Solitaria is all about exploring, so feel free to experiment with different actions and let your character’s journey unfold naturally. I’d love to hear more about your owl’s adventures—keep me posted anytime!

Ukodu26 days ago (3 edits)

My owl Met a little skybeast baby and wanted to help it find the parents. But we couldn’t find them so she took it to the Skydrop landing, because she remembered that there is a skybeast rental, so there has to be someone who can help her. At the Skydrop an old hobbit gave her an invitation flyer to the lantern festival. That’s how she learned about this amazing festival. At the skybeast rental she was actually pretty lucky and found the baby’s father and watched the happy reunion. So to celebrate she will visit the lantern festival. 😊 I just don’t know where the festival is taking place. 🫣😅

Thank you for all your help. This is my first time trying a solo rpg game and I’m still trying to figure out how everything works, although I’m having a lot of fun with the mini bits I already tried.

Ukodu24 days ago

oh… I‘m not sure. But during the day I found the skybeast baby’s parents, but my nite sprite told me during goal evaluation, that I didn’t achieve my goal. So I guess I need to figure out what went wrong, although I’m pretty surprised and not sure if I understand that mechanic correctly. So no matter how the story evolved during the day in the evening it can completely change, according to the nite sprite goal step?

Sparuh21 days ago

I completely understand your surprise—it can be tricky when your story unfolds one way, but the Nite Sprite evaluation suggests something different. It sounds like you’re encountering a mechanic we’re currently refining, and we really appreciate your patience as we work through these changes. We’ve left space in the guide (pages 140 and 161) for updates to clarify goal evaluation, so stay tuned for those!

Upcoming Improvements to Goal Completion Morning Confirmation: After the Rize Sprite step, you’ll be able to confirm your goal if you feel confident about achieving it narratively. Fate Step Adjustments: For confirmed goals, the Fate Step will determine the degree of success, offering rewards or complications. For unsure goals, it will reflect more uncertainty. Oracles: New Oracles will offer hints or feedback to guide your decisions. Dream and Passion Influence: These will now help influence goal evaluations based on your character’s motivations. Time as a Resource: You’ll have the option to spend extra Time Tokens to salvage a failed goal. For now, keep in mind that the Fate Step brings an element of unpredictability. Even if everything seems perfect during the day, the Fate Step may introduce some twists. After narrating your story, you’ll draw cards to determine if your efforts were successful, unsure, or even failed. It’s all part of capturing the unpredictable nature of life on the floating islands!

If the evaluation didn’t go as expected, try weaving that into your narrative—maybe an unexpected storm scattered the skybeast parents again, creating new story possibilities. We’re excited to improve this mechanic, and we’ll keep you updated!

Sparuh21 days ago

Thank you so much for sharing your owl’s adventure with us—it’s such a heartwarming story! 🦉 I’m glad to hear your owl helped reunite the baby skybeast with its father. And what a lovely way to stumble upon the lantern festival!

As for the festival’s location, that’s the exciting part—it’s up to you! The beauty of Solitaria is that your world is yours to shape, and the community often decides where these magical events take place. So feel free to choose a spot that feels just right for you.

I’m thrilled you’re having fun, especially as a first-time solo RPG player!

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