Learning the ACKS II rules by playing a solo game with one character

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I am interested in learning the ACKS II rules by playing a game with only one character. I would be both the judge and player. For combats, I would ensure that the character faces only one opponent.

Does this sound like a viable project? Or would I face too many complications (whatever they may be)?

Thank you.

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It’s as doable as with any other OSR or TSR ruleset, and there are a number of such playthroughs around YouTube. If anything, ACKS should be a little cleaner, as there are actual rules and procedures for edge cases that got left to DM fiat in other versions of the game (e.g. non-Thief climbing, buying lots of gear, making a magic item, or skills depending on version).

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Thanks much, bobloblah!

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