One of the most common questions I hear about Star Trek Adventures: Captain’s Log is, “What does solo play actually look like?”

Reading the rules is one thing. Seeing the game come alive at the table is something else entirely.

That’s why I was thrilled to discover a fantastic video actual play created by Star Trek Adventures super-fan eJakob. In this fully randomized solo adventure, viewers get to watch the complete Captain’s Log experience unfold in real time—from generating story prompts and interpreting random events to building a compelling Star Trek narrative from the unexpected twists that emerge during play. (YouTube)

What makes this video especially valuable is that eJakob doesn’t just play the game—he demonstrates the thought process behind solo roleplaying. Viewers can see how a simple prompt becomes a scene, how dice results inspire new story directions, and how the Captain’s Log system encourages creativity rather than restricting it. For anyone curious about solo RPGs, it serves as an excellent example of how the game balances structure with imagination.

As one of the writers who worked on Captain’s Log, I love seeing players take the framework we created and make it their own. Every solo campaign is different, and eJakob’s adventure showcases exactly why the game has resonated with so many Star Trek fans. The result feels less like rolling dice and more like creating your own lost episode of Star Trek.

If you’ve been on the fence about trying Captain’s Log, or if you’re already playing and looking for inspiration, I highly recommend giving this video a watch. It’s a wonderful example of the creativity, storytelling, and sense of exploration that make solo roleplaying such a rewarding experience.

Many thanks to eJakob for sharing his adventure with the community and helping show new players what boldly going alone can look like.

Have you recorded your own Captain’s Log adventure? Share it in the comments below. I’d love to see how other captains are exploring the final frontier.