Got a community copy about a year ago, and I've finally had the means to get a physical version! The paper wrapping on the box was almost too pretty to tear off :') That said, everything is of excellent quality. The die are cute and the book itself is sturdy.
This singlehandedly got me into solo TTRPGS, and this remains as one of my favorites of all time. Thank you for making it. Now I'm off to find a suitable journal for my second full venture into a witch's journey!
I got myself a community copy and have been playing this wonderful game. I recently came across a review/solo playthrough (part 1 and part 2), by Aaron Marks on Cannibal Halfling Gaming, which has praised this game better than I could put into words. This is a top notch game and I will be purchasing a physical copy when I can!
To try and put it in my own words, this game has just the right amount structure, chance, and creativity left to the writer to be enjoyable for many people new and seasoned in the world of solo RPGs. Some journaling games I've played before left too much up to me where I felt I was writing a book from scratch, but this game had enough structure that it didn't feel this way - at all. Plus, if you did want to write more freely, you can! You can write as much as you want with the prompts given and even ignore or skip prompts as needed for your story.
I love the use of the tarot cards and dice sticking. I'm not familiar with the meaning of the tarot cards so it is defiantly not required. Although with more of an understanding of the tarot meanings, I can see how that could enrich the mood/feeling of the cards and prompts. I'm glad there is a digital set up for the cards as I don't own my own deck. Luckily I own a game of Tenzi so I had the dice on-hand.
I decided to hand write my own game in a spare notebook I had which gives me more opportunities to use my fountain pens and inks. I've even incorporated my pens/inks into the story!
I thank you, Jack Harrison, for bringing this game into peoples hands and providing hours of great gaming!
If you're ever considering another supplement, something my friend and I have been craving as we play through our years is a little help connecting the very slice-of-life minor arcana prompts with the bigger, deeper stories that grow naturally as the seasons turn. Short prompts to help us reflect on connecting the standard prompt with the deeper story in later seasons might help alleviate what can start to feel like heavy lifting around Autumn and Winter.
We're doing alright and love our stories, but that's where and why we've both found we slow down. The story feels very rich and full later in the year, but it's sometimes hard to find the connective thread between a very open prompt and the meaningful narrative which has sprung up along the way.
Wonderful game! Looking forward to more of your work <3
Hey! I think this would probably be fine. I did a fair bit of checking when I was designing the game to make sure all the options and prompt lists worked out, and there’s a lot of tolerance built in anyway to account for people skipping prompts they don’t like. In short—if you think it fits and would be fun, I think it’s a great idea!
I just wanted to say thank you for the community copies. I've been meaning to pick up a copy of Koriko for a couple months now, I just felt I didn't have enough time to devote to another story/game.
Well, now I have the time. Plenty of time. Too much time, but I need to preserve my funds to stretch out as long as possible, to hopefully hold me over until a get a new job.
So again, thank you for the community copies. A little joy and coziness goes a long way right now. When I get back on my feet I'll fund a community copy to pass it forward.
Hi guys!! How do I get an community copy? Im from Brazil and in the moment I cant afford for that :(. When I try to get an copy it says I must give at least $18.00
I'm gonna go ahead and grab me a community copy, but the second I get my hands on some money I won't hesitate to donate! It just looks so relaxing, I bet I'll have a great time with it. Thanks again!
Snagged a community copy - thanks! This will be my first foray into solo/journal RPGing, and I'm super excited. Have a long history with tabletop gaming but not so much with roleplaying!
To my understanding, you don't. Major Arcana serve as confidants only, but the book does state that "not every character you introduce to your story needs to be a confidant, and not every confidant has to have a memorable impact on your story", so you could put the confidant prompts of confidants you're not interested in as more background events lightly touched on, or simply ignore the card and redraw.
Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity in providing community copies of your game. I’m a disabled pension who can’t afford much so these free gifts really help me out in playing games and keeping my mind active. I won’t be broke forever so plan on coming back when I’m able to help out.
I really appreciate your hard work and kindness in providing community copies.
This is one of the best solo games I have ever played hands down. All of the prompts are seamless, the questions moving you from scene to scene while still granting you the creative freedom to add your own flavor and vision to the world you create.
I hope to see more solo rpgs from you, I’ve become quite addicted!
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Excellent game! This was my first time playing a solo RPG. I really enjoyed it!
Hi. Do we have an ETA on when the digital stickers and printable sheets will be released?
Got a community copy about a year ago, and I've finally had the means to get a physical version! The paper wrapping on the box was almost too pretty to tear off :') That said, everything is of excellent quality. The die are cute and the book itself is sturdy.
This singlehandedly got me into solo TTRPGS, and this remains as one of my favorites of all time. Thank you for making it. Now I'm off to find a suitable journal for my second full venture into a witch's journey!
If tarot literacy is a challenge this tarot deck has a virtual deck for free + has all the meanings on the deck itself!
https://www.rudurudu.com/
Dear Jack,
I got myself a community copy and have been playing this wonderful game. I recently came across a review/solo playthrough (part 1 and part 2), by Aaron Marks on Cannibal Halfling Gaming, which has praised this game better than I could put into words. This is a top notch game and I will be purchasing a physical copy when I can!
To try and put it in my own words, this game has just the right amount structure, chance, and creativity left to the writer to be enjoyable for many people new and seasoned in the world of solo RPGs. Some journaling games I've played before left too much up to me where I felt I was writing a book from scratch, but this game had enough structure that it didn't feel this way - at all. Plus, if you did want to write more freely, you can! You can write as much as you want with the prompts given and even ignore or skip prompts as needed for your story.
I love the use of the tarot cards and dice sticking. I'm not familiar with the meaning of the tarot cards so it is defiantly not required. Although with more of an understanding of the tarot meanings, I can see how that could enrich the mood/feeling of the cards and prompts. I'm glad there is a digital set up for the cards as I don't own my own deck. Luckily I own a game of Tenzi so I had the dice on-hand.
I decided to hand write my own game in a spare notebook I had which gives me more opportunities to use my fountain pens and inks. I've even incorporated my pens/inks into the story!
I thank you, Jack Harrison, for bringing this game into peoples hands and providing hours of great gaming!
Koot
Any chance of a digital, print and play file, of a tarot deck?
try this one! https://www.rudurudu.com/cardsthey have an online card pull plus my fave deck!
If you're ever considering another supplement, something my friend and I have been craving as we play through our years is a little help connecting the very slice-of-life minor arcana prompts with the bigger, deeper stories that grow naturally as the seasons turn. Short prompts to help us reflect on connecting the standard prompt with the deeper story in later seasons might help alleviate what can start to feel like heavy lifting around Autumn and Winter.
We're doing alright and love our stories, but that's where and why we've both found we slow down. The story feels very rich and full later in the year, but it's sometimes hard to find the connective thread between a very open prompt and the meaningful narrative which has sprung up along the way.
Wonderful game! Looking forward to more of your work <3
I didn't realize there is a n option to play together now.
What a lovely game you have here, Mouse Hole Press team.
I saw a question on Reddit and I thought I would share it here since I did not have an answer.
"Can I use a confidant's hangout prompt if it fits into my moment prompt?"
https://www.reddit.com/r/Solo_Roleplaying/comments/1i9zfir/koriko_a_magical_year...
Hey! I think this would probably be fine. I did a fair bit of checking when I was designing the game to make sure all the options and prompt lists worked out, and there’s a lot of tolerance built in anyway to account for people skipping prompts they don’t like. In short—if you think it fits and would be fun, I think it’s a great idea!
I just wanted to say thank you for the community copies. I've been meaning to pick up a copy of Koriko for a couple months now, I just felt I didn't have enough time to devote to another story/game.
Well, now I have the time. Plenty of time. Too much time, but I need to preserve my funds to stretch out as long as possible, to hopefully hold me over until a get a new job.
So again, thank you for the community copies. A little joy and coziness goes a long way right now. When I get back on my feet I'll fund a community copy to pass it forward.
Koriko is available to be licensed for a portuguese edition?
Hi guys!! How do I get an community copy? Im from Brazil and in the moment I cant afford for that :(. When I try to get an copy it says I must give at least $18.00
Hey, scroll down a little from the ‘Buy Now’ button and you should find the ‘Community Copy’ section :)
I'm gonna go ahead and grab me a community copy, but the second I get my hands on some money I won't hesitate to donate! It just looks so relaxing, I bet I'll have a great time with it. Thanks again!
Snagged a community copy - thanks! This will be my first foray into solo/journal RPGing, and I'm super excited. Have a long history with tabletop gaming but not so much with roleplaying!
How do you play the major arcana cards if you don't want to add the character to your circle as a confidant?
To my understanding, you don't. Major Arcana serve as confidants only, but the book does state that "not every character you introduce to your story needs to be a confidant, and not every confidant has to have a memorable impact on your story", so you could put the confidant prompts of confidants you're not interested in as more background events lightly touched on, or simply ignore the card and redraw.
Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity in providing community copies of your game. I’m a disabled pension who can’t afford much so these free gifts really help me out in playing games and keeping my mind active. I won’t be broke forever so plan on coming back when I’m able to help out.
I really appreciate your hard work and kindness in providing community copies.
This is one of the best solo games I have ever played hands down. All of the prompts are seamless, the questions moving you from scene to scene while still granting you the creative freedom to add your own flavor and vision to the world you create.
I hope to see more solo rpgs from you, I’ve become quite addicted!