jrruethe

joined 1 year ago
 

I'm planning the next version of Juice and I would love some community input from those who have used the current version.

The most common request I have gotten is to make it bigger, the text is too small. I can also see from my download stats that the digital/screen version is much more popular than the pocketfold/printed version.

So here are a few questions that will help guide how the next version looks:

  1. Should I stick with the pocketfold format, or go to a A5 / Half-US-Letter format?
  2. Do people use the Fate (+/-) dice, or should I switch to a d6 (or d10)?
  3. Do people like the constraint of sticking to d6/d10 everywhere, or should I open up the tables to be designed around all the sizes (d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, d20)?
  4. Which tables do you use the most?
  5. Which tables do you use the least?
  6. Which features are missing?
  7. Do you use Juice for campaign-level play / worldbuilding, or for shorter adventures?
  8. What tools / tables do you pair Juice with (if any)?
  9. Do you play physical/analog or digital?

A few other notes:

  • The current version won't go away, I'll be keeping it up on itch with the instructions
  • I will be sticking to fantasy genre, no plans to make sci-fi or anything else

Drop your answers (or any other thoughts) in the comments!

Thanks

 

Good afternoon! I wanted to let people know that a new version of Juice Oracle has been released, complete with an instruction document and actual plays, as well as tips for how to use it with both Ironsworn and D&D 5e.

Find it free on itch: https://thunder9861.itch.io/juice-oracle

This is my contribution to the solo roleplaying community, I hope you enjoy it!

The pocketfold itself has been streamlined, and other than potential minor tweaks, I am deeming it complete. There really isn't anything else I can add, and after lots of playtesting I am very satisfied with this version.

The new thing here is the instruction document. It clocked in at 163 pages!! Inside you will find:

  • How to print and fold
  • How to integrate it into your system of choice, along with tips specifically for Ironsworn and D&D 5e
  • A quick primer on how it works and how it relates to Mythic
  • Deep dives into each and every table
  • Discussions about how to effectively utilize the tool for your solo roleplaying sessions
  • Two complete actual-plays showcasing how it can be used, complete with commentary

Turk from TheGrouchCouch was kind enough to make an awesome review video. I am so honored! Go check out their channel for even more amazing content:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88IGA1E67gk

Thanks!