So Episode 2 is in the bag, and I wanted to take a moment to talk about how it went, not in terms of the story beats themselves, but the feel of the session, the pacing, and how the mechanics played out in actual use.
This one felt a little slower than Episode 1, but that was by design. I wasn’t going in guns blazing. This session was about stepping into hostile territory, observing, collecting details, and seeing what Gotham gave back. When you’re playing someone like Frank Castle in a solo game, the challenge is balancing his direct, violent instincts with strategic patience. That’s what I was trying to play with here.
Mechanically, this was the first time I really leaned on the Mythic One-Page Emulator alongside Batman: The Role-Playing Game. The interaction between the two flowed surprisingly well. Mythic gave me just enough chaos to make Club eXXXstacy feel unpredictable.
One of my favorite moments wasn’t even a major reveal. It was a simple observational roll where I tried to figure out how people were getting into the club. That little moment, that pause to observe, ended up shaping how the entire scene unfolded. I love when a single question changes the rhythm of a session. It reminds you that solo play doesn’t have to be all forward momentum. You can sit in the moment. Let the character breathe. Let them watch.
I will admit, the dice were kind to me this time. Not too kind, but enough to keep things moving without feeling forced. I didn’t have to fudge anything. What you heard is what the system gave me, and I just ran with it. It felt honest. And for a solo game, that’s everything.
Now, if you’ve been following along, you’ll know this episode ends with a potential lead. That wasn’t planned. It just fell out of the random event mechanics and a well timed roll. Those are the moments that keep me coming back to solo play. I’m not pushing a story forward. I’m reacting to the way it unfolds. Just like a player would.
Anyway, I’ve got threads to follow now. Places to be. People to interrogate. Possibly trust. Possibly shoot. Gotham doesn’t wait around.