The Heartguide: A GM Emulator and Solo Toolkit

The Heartguide: A GM Emulator and Solo Toolkit A Storytelling Companion Compatible with the Daggerheart SRD

From The Author of Single Player Mode for Cyberpunk Red (R. Talsorian Games)

Step into the spotlight—no GM required.

The Heartguide can be used as a system-neutral toolkit designed to help you run compelling solo or GMless games, but is specially built to have compatibility for the Daggerheart RPG. Whether you're a solo roleplayer looking to explore emotional character journeys or a GM seeking inspiration between sessions, this book is packed with flexible tools to fuel your imagination.

Inside, you'll find:

• Closed and Open Oracles for answering questions, sparking scenes, and resolving uncertainty
• Hope vs Fear Mechanics tailored for Daggerheart’s unique dual-d12 resolution
• Drama Clocks to track rising tension and trigger narrative events
• Prompt Generators using evocative Verbs and Nouns to keep your story moving
• Advice on GM Moves in Solo Play, especially outside of combat
• Tools designed for improvisational play, narrative structure, and emotional pacing

Whether you're playing through a prewritten adventure or building your own from scratch, The Heartguide keeps the focus on story-first gameplay—with just enough mechanics to make every choice meaningful.