I have used Knave for 3 sessions now, and the monster compendium is really handy even if it's small! You can run a so many different setting by just re-skinning the monsters provided.
@@TheMotleyGM-ij6rq it improves survivablity at low levels and reduces it at high levels. Upon filling up all slots with wounds, the player is dead dead. While wounded, the player character is inconvenienced, having a persistent injury that takes time to heal. The hp recovers quickly, the wounds recover slowly. Losing hp is losing plot armor, wounds represent actual bodily harm and depending on the nature of the attack, the item slot is replaced by a subjective descriptor that gives penalties. Some game effects that I made up that would give exhaustion levels in 5e like starving or being dehydrated gives wounds directly and bypasses hit points. If this happens to an npc or monster, they take triple damage as they don't have wounds.
Great review. Knave and Maze Rats are both excellent games . The tables in Maze Rats are some of my favorites, so it was nice to see Knave 2e continue that tradition with a ton more tables. As a collector myself, there was a limited print release of Knave 1e a couple of years ago. I have it. But I can’t remember who published it.
I haven't had the chance to play yet but I have Knave 2e and its so so cool, and also I think worth it just for the random tables even if you don't use the rules.
Personally I lost my interest in D&D ages ago. Austin Walker from Friends at the Table actually did a great job at getting me interested in ttrpgs again through small but interesting indie systems. My favourites these days are Lasers and Feelings and Hellnight. Both are very simplistic and fun first systems. Looking forward to watch more if your series, maybe I find my new favourite system.
Knave by @QuestingBeast, Mr. Milton, was a very big influence on how i wrote my own OSR adjacent [lol] game. Very cool books, awesome tables, and very well laid out. My game borrows several concepts, such as classless, but we also are only human characters. I have the pdf copy of Knave 2. Big addition to my collection. Cheers Keep em rollin
I really like this game for all the reasons that you stated. Also, I like that Ben doesn't waste pages on campaign lore. This lets gms use the tables to create their own world.
@@TheMotleyGM-ij6rq Sorry Motley I meant that as sarcasm. Felt funny considering how insular our community is I just assume everyone knows certain people
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Oh my gosh!!!! Thank you so much Ben! Love your channel and all you do in the community!!!
I have used Knave for 3 sessions now, and the monster compendium is really handy even if it's small! You can run a so many different setting by just re-skinning the monsters provided.
Yes! You totally get it! Hope you are having fun playing it!
Thanks for the heads up brother. Thanks for your upload. I grew up TTRPGs and recently got back into it (after decades).
Any time! Thanks for watching
I spliced Knave's item slots / wounds into Shadowdark, replacing bleeding out or death saves. I thought it was a great system.
That does sound pretty awesome...I may try that!
I did the opposite in that I spliced Shadowdark’s darkness and roll-to-cast rules into Knave 😆
@Wesley_Youre_a_Rabbit excellent choice!
@@TheMotleyGM-ij6rq it improves survivablity at low levels and reduces it at high levels. Upon filling up all slots with wounds, the player is dead dead. While wounded, the player character is inconvenienced, having a persistent injury that takes time to heal. The hp recovers quickly, the wounds recover slowly. Losing hp is losing plot armor, wounds represent actual bodily harm and depending on the nature of the attack, the item slot is replaced by a subjective descriptor that gives penalties.
Some game effects that I made up that would give exhaustion levels in 5e like starving or being dehydrated gives wounds directly and bypasses hit points. If this happens to an npc or monster, they take triple damage as they don't have wounds.
Great review. Missed the kickstarter but plan on picking it up. Just bought ShadowDark so it will be a next quarter purchase :)
@@BryanSpellman Shadowdark is on my list of future showcases
Shadowdark is the GOAT
Love Ben’s work. Maze Rats etc…2d6 is one of my favorite resolution engines!
Knave 2e is my go-to game. Hits my table more than anything else. A nearly perfect game. ❤ Thanks for covering it.
Excellent choice, my friend! I absolutely love this game!
Thanks for watching
Great review. Knave and Maze Rats are both excellent games . The tables in Maze Rats are some of my favorites, so it was nice to see Knave 2e continue that tradition with a ton more tables.
As a collector myself, there was a limited print release of Knave 1e a couple of years ago. I have it. But I can’t remember who published it.
Hey thanks for watching! So there was a print run of 1e? Bummed I missed out
I haven't had the chance to play yet but I have Knave 2e and its so so cool, and also I think worth it just for the random tables even if you don't use the rules.
Personally I lost my interest in D&D ages ago. Austin Walker from Friends at the Table actually did a great job at getting me interested in ttrpgs again through small but interesting indie systems. My favourites these days are Lasers and Feelings and Hellnight. Both are very simplistic and fun first systems. Looking forward to watch more if your series, maybe I find my new favourite system.
Welcome and thanks for watching! I will definitely check out the games you mentioned, have you checked out Mork Borg yet?
I'll try it, but only 1 other person at my table would be willing to learn any new rule set.
That's ok, if they know D&D they will easily pick up on knave 2e! Let me know how it goes
OSR is lovely
Knave by @QuestingBeast, Mr. Milton, was a very big influence on how i wrote my own OSR adjacent [lol] game. Very cool books, awesome tables, and very well laid out. My game borrows several concepts, such as classless, but we also are only human characters. I have the pdf copy of Knave 2. Big addition to my collection.
Cheers
Keep em rollin
Cool channel, glad i found ya. Subscribed.
@@swordsnstones Thanks!!
I really like this game for all the reasons that you stated. Also, I like that Ben doesn't waste pages on campaign lore. This lets gms use the tables to create their own world.
Best review of Knave I have seen! Great video
@lorenzohot5234 Thank you! I really appreciate the support!!
I can't find anyone running a Knave 2e game on YT.
Do you have a direct link to that cool little knife?
www.bladehq.com/cat--Isonzo--3675
Will the fifth video be Shadowdark RPG..? 🥺
Stay tuned 😏
Would you recommend this for solo?
Honestly, I do not feel it is written for solo play. I also admit I don't know a lot about solo games so take it with a grain of salt!
It's not specifically written for solo, but the huge number of random tables should be helpful. Check out the video by Geek Gamers on Knave for ideas.
Where is #3?
@@Pr0pheT77 ruclips.net/video/3QPtB5qbj7A/видео.htmlsi=fwh14jJV_kn_ddqp
Don't know who Ben is lol
No worries! His channel is linked in the description. Go check him out
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Sorry Motley I meant that as sarcasm. Felt funny considering how insular our community is I just assume everyone knows certain people
@@Patrick-nl4zp 😂My bad, didn't pick up on that.