Drama Clocks Explained: A Solo Roleplaying Game Toolbox Essential

Tick... Tick... BOOM: Mastering the Drama Clock A Solo RPG Tool You Didn’t Know You Needed (Until Now)

Just getting into solo roleplaying? Already knee-deep in oracles, tables, and your third doomed investigator? Good news: this short, punchy booklet will change the way you run tension in your games—without needing a GM to throw curveballs at you.

Drama Clocks are one of the most underestimated tools in solo play. They’re easy to use, endlessly flexible, and inject just the right amount of suspense, chaos, and narrative surprise into your sessions. Whether you're infiltrating a corporate arcology or waiting for the ley line to go critical, this guide shows you how to build tension without burning out your brain.

Inside you’ll find: Clear explanations of what Drama Clocks are and why they work so well Simple clock types that suit any system—from classic fantasy to gritty sci-fi Ways to track and trigger events using time, actions, or pure randomness Examples in action so you can see the clocks doing their thing A no-fuss format written for quick reference at the table

Whether you're brand new to solo RPGs or just looking for that next-level technique to spice up your sessions, this tool belongs in your solo toolbox.

Let the clock tick. You’ll thank it later.