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Tinyoji: Scarecrow's Tale: A Solo Journaling RPG of Seasonal Rhythms, Quiet Whispers, and Uncanny Mysteries
The village is safe, the hearth is warm... but something stirs in the woods.
The Scarecrow’s Tale Edition is a complete, standalone journaling game that builds upon the beloved cozy framework of the original, weaving in a captivating thread of gentle mystery and atmospheric, uncanny events. If you love cozy stories but also cherish the strange, unsettling beauty of a foggy autumn evening or the tales whispered around a bonfire, this is your perfect creative escape.
In this edition, you are a villager keenly aware of the world’s hidden truths. You notice the secret patterns in the frost, the songbird’s call that sounds like a warning, and the silence in the woods that feels a little too deep. Your story is one of navigating the familiar seasons while confronting the gentle intrusion of the strange and the old. This is a rules-light tabletop RPG (TTRPG) designed for atmospheric solo play and thoughtful journaling, but it can also be shared with a small group. No Game Master is needed—just you, a journal, a few dice, and a willingness to listen to the whispers on the wind.
What's New in the Scarecrow's Tale Edition?The Unease Track your villager’s growing awareness of the world’s strangeness. As your Unease grows, the veil between worlds thins, making uncanny events more frequent and turning simple tasks into tense, memorable encounters.
The When your Unease is high, you may receive a visit from the Stranger—a mysterious, silent figure that is not hostile, but whose appearances are always meaningful and unsettling. Will it offer a cryptic clue, a strange gift, or a silent warning?
Eerie Not all memories are warm. You may acquire Eerie Keepsakes—tangible memories tainted by fear that offer desperate power at a terrible price. Using them provides a powerful boon but shatters the memory and deepens your Unease.
New Villager Kinds & Create a new character perfectly suited to the mysterious atmosphere, such as a watchful Barn Owl, a secretive Crow, or an intuitive Moth. All character creation tables and oracles have been revised to evoke a world steeped in folklore and quiet mystery.
Why You'll Love This
✨ Wonderfully Cozy & Experience the unique genre of "cozy dread." Enjoy the warmth of village life while embracing a shiver of suspense.
Atmospheric Solo Meticulously designed for a rich and immersive solo RPG experience. The mechanics encourage deep character reflection and atmospheric storytelling, making your journal an essential part of the game.
🎲 Simple Rules, Deeper Still uses the accessible d6 dice system, but integrates the Unease mechanic to add narrative depth and meaningful consequences to your rolls.
⏱️ Quick & Immersive Each "Moment" of gameplay still takes just 15-20 minutes, but the added atmospheric tension makes every session feel deeply engaging and memorable.
Deep Journaling & Creative The game is a powerful engine for creative writing. The unsettling oracles, mysterious events, and the choice between normal and Eerie Keepsakes provide endless inspiration for your journaling.
Ideal
Fans of journaling games, solo RPGs, cozy horror, folk horror, and atmospheric storytelling. A perfect fit for creative writers, TTRPG players looking for unique GMless experiences, and anyone who loves a story that is both heartwarming and just a little bit haunted.
The Scarecrow’s Tale Edition is a complete, standalone journaling game that builds upon the beloved cozy framework of the original, weaving in a captivating thread of gentle mystery and atmospheric, uncanny events. If you love cozy stories but also cherish the strange, unsettling beauty of a foggy autumn evening or the tales whispered around a bonfire, this is your perfect creative escape.
In this edition, you are a villager keenly aware of the world’s hidden truths. You notice the secret patterns in the frost, the songbird’s call that sounds like a warning, and the silence in the woods that feels a little too deep. Your story is one of navigating the familiar seasons while confronting the gentle intrusion of the strange and the old. This is a rules-light tabletop RPG (TTRPG) designed for atmospheric solo play and thoughtful journaling, but it can also be shared with a small group. No Game Master is needed—just you, a journal, a few dice, and a willingness to listen to the whispers on the wind.
What's New in the Scarecrow's Tale Edition?The Unease Track your villager’s growing awareness of the world’s strangeness. As your Unease grows, the veil between worlds thins, making uncanny events more frequent and turning simple tasks into tense, memorable encounters.
The When your Unease is high, you may receive a visit from the Stranger—a mysterious, silent figure that is not hostile, but whose appearances are always meaningful and unsettling. Will it offer a cryptic clue, a strange gift, or a silent warning?
Eerie Not all memories are warm. You may acquire Eerie Keepsakes—tangible memories tainted by fear that offer desperate power at a terrible price. Using them provides a powerful boon but shatters the memory and deepens your Unease.
New Villager Kinds & Create a new character perfectly suited to the mysterious atmosphere, such as a watchful Barn Owl, a secretive Crow, or an intuitive Moth. All character creation tables and oracles have been revised to evoke a world steeped in folklore and quiet mystery.
Why You'll Love This
✨ Wonderfully Cozy & Experience the unique genre of "cozy dread." Enjoy the warmth of village life while embracing a shiver of suspense.
Atmospheric Solo Meticulously designed for a rich and immersive solo RPG experience. The mechanics encourage deep character reflection and atmospheric storytelling, making your journal an essential part of the game.
🎲 Simple Rules, Deeper Still uses the accessible d6 dice system, but integrates the Unease mechanic to add narrative depth and meaningful consequences to your rolls.
⏱️ Quick & Immersive Each "Moment" of gameplay still takes just 15-20 minutes, but the added atmospheric tension makes every session feel deeply engaging and memorable.
Deep Journaling & Creative The game is a powerful engine for creative writing. The unsettling oracles, mysterious events, and the choice between normal and Eerie Keepsakes provide endless inspiration for your journaling.
Ideal
Fans of journaling games, solo RPGs, cozy horror, folk horror, and atmospheric storytelling. A perfect fit for creative writers, TTRPG players looking for unique GMless experiences, and anyone who loves a story that is both heartwarming and just a little bit haunted.
82 pages, Paperback
Published October 30, 2025
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