Mythic has always been one of my go-to tools for solo roleplaying, and the new edition is very nice. I get the feeling that at 200+ pages, the book has gotten big for the goal of fast-and-easy solo RP, but this book has a lot of value in charts and summaries of the systems Mythic uses.
If you are playing solo, this is a must-have book! The Oracle is one the best, and it really gets you into the methodology and structure of solo play and how things work in this world. You will get used to "asking questions to yourself" and learning how things work. Once you train your inner "Magic 8-Ball, " you are set for a lifetime of solo gaming, and these procedures are also valuable for playing with groups. As a referee, I often don't have a good answer for players, so using a quick oracle roll is a helpful way to answer questions and keep the game moving.
But there is a warning - do not over-rely on oracles and charts too much! If you ever find yourself stuck, rolling on a chart again, or rerolling Oracle dice to get a better result, STOP!
You need to stop.
Come up with the most logical thing that would happen next in your head, and go with that. This is one of those moments in solo play when your brain has a "runtime error" and blue screens. Whenever you feel unsatisfied, confused, stuck, or frustrated with the charts, it is time to put yourself into "recovery mode" and find the most logical way forward. Refrain from asking why; this happens all the time!
One of the worst things you can do when solo playing is feel a chart result sucked, and you begin to roll repeatedly. Never do that; give yourself ONE roll only. If you can't do anything with it, make something up and move on; maybe the next roll will be better.
Momentum is more important than having charts create a random adventure.
In fact, a genuinely random adventure is an uninteresting and bland thing.
There will always be chances for the charts to surprise you later, but the most important thing is to avoid that "writer's block" that can happen at any time when playing solo and realize the charts are a tool for storytelling - not a narrator.
The story comes from you, and the charts add unpredictable fun.
Another highest recommendation for me and make sure to get the latest edition for the best experience.
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