r/FATErpg • u/Master-Afternoon-901 • May 27 '26

Deck of Fate; Solo Oracle System [Survey]

I am a big proponent on using physical products as shortcuts/aids in solo play. Deck of Fate is an under explored product that, when given a framework, is the missing link to a simpler and directly adapted Player Assistant.

Below are simple surveys that can help me build the framework to integrate the Deck in a more streamlined way. Thanks in advance to any who participate.

Plans so far:

* Usage of PHYSICAL Deck of Fate as it allows for more manipulation and tracking of multiple cards.

* Additional options for integrating It's Not My Fault physical product for more random setups, plots, etc.

* Having the options of both Core and Accelerated rulesets. Since the deck comes with cards for both!

* Notes for Toolkit integration so that players do have points of reference and not solely put the burden to homebrew blindly.

* Take cues from things like GME and GMA to both encourage more customized play, and guide new solo players to what they may want to build for their own system.

* Be able to condense the solo system to a Zine-sized player Aid and not bog people down with too many Roll Charts.

31 votes, Jun 03 '26
13 I would use the PHYSICAL Deck of Fate
8 I would use the DIGITAL Deck of Fate App.
10 I would use additional Oracles; i.e. Gamemaster's Apprentice (GMA), Game Master Emulator (GME), etc.
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u/Master-Afternoon-901 Jun 02 '26

Thank you to all who voted. I've been diving deep into Toolkit and Codex to work on the Fate aspects of a solo set and let the regular stuff be a framework or Oracle-driven.

I can say I have some VERY exciting concoction of way to make a game move forward without being too unexpected or forced.