Knave 2e Tales from Tables [quick demo]

[@findle70]

"I can't with the puppets" not on my GG Quote Bingo Card today.... ;)

[@DrBrille]

I once GM’ed a game where the PCs searched the coffin of a vampire. I used Maze Rats to see what they found and it said a page from a book. The book table then said “etiquette”. So the vampire had been reading a loose page about human etiquette while lying in his coffin so he could fit into society better. That’s a tiny story just from random tables like the ones in Knave and I love something like that 😊

[@BennysGamingAttic]

Every time I think "I wish this game had more videos on youtube" you post it! Very cool

[@StephenDukenski]

I used the Kn2e tables to create a town the other night. It was the best game prep session I’ve had in years! I can’t recommend this book enough.

[@rlgood]

I just started a solo campaign with Knave 2e, which I love. I built my starting hex with Sandbox Generator and my dungeon with Dungeon Masters Guide 1e. Monsters and other things I get from Basic Fantasy Role-playing Game, my goto for OSR stuff.

[@simontemplar3359]

Olde Swords Reign is another great resource like BFRPG. Basic Fantasy is legendary though.

[@macoppy6571]

The herbalist and candlestick maker are crafting an herb-infused magic candle for use in a ritual to subvert their opposition. Rub-a-dub-dub, let's summon beetle-bub.

[@AceneDean]

This is a wonderful video! Knave 2e is my go-to game. It is fantastic for solo play. Thank you for covering it.

[@furalyon845]

Hi. Do you play true solo or multiple characters? How do you handle scaling if single character?

[@AceneDean]

@@furalyon845 I play both ways. If I'm playing true solo, I make sure to have a follower that can carry torches and such. For encounters, I cut the number of creatures appearing by a factor of 3 or 4, to a minimum of 1 (of course). Beyond that, everything else flows normally.

[@artistpoet5253]

This book is such a great resource. I've played the original game but really, I backed this for the additional tables and the accompanying adventures and, of course, MAZE RATS. No puppets? awwww...

[@neuzd]

Puppeteer could have meant something really different. And not necessarily a mind controlling wizard. Maybe a low-magic user that can animate things to do simple tasks. A necromantic apprentice who's just starting by manipulating the carcasses of small animals.

[@MagnificentDevil]

Puppeteer isn't mind controlling at all. It is the mundane career, so it literally means someone who uses puppets in performance. I think she is just creeped out by puppets.

[@neuzd]

@@MagnificentDevil There's a period between the first two sentences.

[@GeekGamers01]

Even the word “puppeteer.” I just couldn’t!

[@simontemplar3359]

Excellent as always! Knave, Cairn, and Into the Odd are possibly some of the most "important" TTRPGs. I think Knave 2e was put together with a ton of care. Also the rules summary on the inside cover? Game changer, literally. (and I loathe how over-used that word is) random aside: I tried your inspiration method for rolling the page in a book when you need a nudge. The Conspirators by Dumas has come through for me a few times. Thanks for the idea to do that!

[@kinganzelak]

Brilliant video, thanks. Knave 2e is fantasic but I'd only used it running a small group. Helpful to see how you go about using it for solo.

[@GeekGamers01]

Glad you enjoyed and you make a great point about a small group… I can totally see that would make sense

[@AndrewMartinNZ]

I love all the tables in Knave 2e.

[@AceneDean]

Knave 2e does have a town events table.

[@JoeBardales]

I can't with the puppets Me too, Geek Gamers, me too! 😂 If you ever roll up puppet from a random table, just change it to poppet: a small figure of a human being used in sorcery and witchcraft.

[@GeekGamers01]

Love this idea!

[@chrishenderson9184]

"I can't with the puppets...." 😆

[@EruditeDM]

Poor Kookla, Fran and Ollie! 😂👍🏼

[@MrDowntemp0]

I'm not a fan of Knave 2e, the game. It's clever in ways, but not to my taste. However it has to be the absolute best book of random tables on the market. Better than any book that is exclusively tables. They're so well designed.

[@lossietesamurai]

Thank you for your videos.

[@Twotoedfarm]

I loved your booklet you had printed with LF OSR was wondering if you could offer any help with that process. I am wanting to do something very similar but with my game I created. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[@GeekGamers01]

Thanks but you’d have to ask him as he produced it. I just was responsible for the text.

[@Twotoedfarm]

@@GeekGamers01 aahhhhh I see, I do truly love it! I reference it weekly still! Thank you for the feedback!

[@Twotoedfarm]

@@GeekGamers01 aahhhhh I see, I do truly love it! I reference it weekly still! Thank you for the feedback!

[@kinganzelak]

But when are we getting a video on the obvious puppet trauma :D?

[@commiedeer]

Awwww, don't worry GG, Lambchop still loves you. Okay sorry, yeah that was bad. =P Good to see you looking into these last few old school... are they OSR games or just love letters to the AD&D era? Either way I'm definitely going to have to look at these.

[@GeekGamers01]

Had to confirm I understood your Lamb Chop reference (before my time but ringing a dim bell). That was funny, actually- Anyhow: Knave is OSR and ShadowDark (assuming that is the other thing you refer to) is a stripped down 5E.

[@commiedeer]

@@GeekGamers01 Yep, Lamp Chop of Lamb Chop's Play-Along, the early 1990's puppet show on TV. Responsible for classic gems like "This is the song that doesn't end!" =P Ah, didn't pick up that Shadowdark is a stripped down 5E. That's on me. Still going to look at both at some point

[@CreationBrosZone-km5be]

Cool.

[@bobsavage3317]

☮

[@ricardo.mazeto]

What's the problem with the puppeteer? 😂

[@Spacemutiny]

I’m assuming she does not like the movie Child’s Play! 😂

[@MagnificentDevil]

Some people are creeped out by puppets

[@GeekGamers01]

I just can’t with the puppets!!