Delve deep into the cold embrace of the earth, strike the iron, and carve your legacy into the very bones of the mountain.
Stone: A Dwarven Saga is a gripping, 80-page standalone solo journaling and survival roleplaying game. Released in 2024 by Shieldice Studio, this atmospheric zine casts you as a solitary dwarf seeking to reclaim an abandoned mountain hold, establish a thriving underground homestead, or simply survive the claustrophobic dangers of the deep dark. Utilizing an elegant, resource-driven solo engine, the game challenges you to balance your physical stamina against the encroaching dread of the subterranean wilderness, making every strike of your pickaxe a gamble between legendary fortune and ancient terror.
The game beautifully captures the stubborn, industrious spirit of dwarven lore. Instead of focusing on standard combat encounters, the gameplay loop revolves around exploration, resource management, and the tactile joy of rebuilding. Players map out forgotten halls, mine for rare veins of mythril and iron, and forge masterwork gear using a detailed rune-carving system. Every delve into the deep requires careful planning, as light sources dwindle and the weight of the mountain presses down on your character's resolve. With its evocative black-and-white art and poetic writing prompts, Stone is a rich, meditative, and sometimes haunting solo experience perfect for any fan of classic fantasy and survival mechanics.
Book Contents:
- Core Solo Delving and Exploration Rules
- Detailed Resource Gathering and Blacksmithing Systems
- Custom Dwarven Character and Hold Tracking Sheets
- Hextrawl and Dungeon Mapping Guides
- Subterranean Bestiary and Environmental Hazard Tables
- Lore Gazetteers of the Deep Realms
Book Information:
- Publisher: Shieldice Studio
- Release Year 2024
- Game Type: Solo Journaling and Survival RPG
- Age Range: 12+
- Primary Genre: High Fantasy / Subterranean Survival