Let's Roleplay Kenshi | Ep 3 "Tall Walls"

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Our journey will follow Sand until the sands reclaim him, in the event of his death the story will follow whom ever remains a part of Sands squad. Dead is dead in this playthrough and earning our freedom is going to be no easy task. Let's dive on into the unforgiving world of Kenshi!
Kenshi is a free-roaming squad based RPG. Focusing on open-ended sandbox gameplay features rather than a linear story. Be a trader, a thief, a rebel, a warlord, an adventurer, a farmer, a slave, or just food for the cannibals. Research new equipment and craft new gear.
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[@williamcryts5337]

18:13 Sand: "While we do harbor a hatred towards these peopl-" *dunks on holy sentinel, bouncing him like a basketball!* Sand:"...Yeah I say thats good enough" That was a good moment.

[@justind4448]

Cracked me up :)

[@puckshriekstheim6114]

Hobbs should begin shaking off the rust on his martial arts, hes finally questing to meet his legendary beast afterall. That last battle he likely realized hes quite rusty. Years of drinking at the bar have left him flabby and slow.

[@yetipotato8567]

This firs fight proved the martial art he trained is parkour

[@scottbayer92]

" It's gonna cost you 10,000 cats . "....."Well damn , i just spent my last 10,000 on these kickass underpants . "

[@hughthehandjackman1236]

I wonder when they think of a currency ... Did they really think it through ? cats ..

[@ToxicCalamari]

@@hughthehandjackman1236 If you're asking why it's called Cats, many folks believe it is based on the city of Catun, which is a manufacturing town in Kenshi. And an economic powerhouse that produces all kinds of things. Some also believe it is related to a major figure in kenshi lore named Cat-Lon. So it's not an entirely unplausible for the cash in kenshi to be called Cats lol

[@MacBeyer]

@@ToxicCalamari Its short for Catun Credit. Been like that since the old map if I remember right.

[@billylion3073]

@@hughthehandjackman1236 ppl used to bread and trade cats food was scarce back then more so then it is now but they went extinct but the name stuck

[@kazumablackwing4270]

@@ToxicCalamari makes sense, seeing as Catun is where most of the relatively decent weapons made post-2nd empire come from

[@nateryan8167]

I think sand and park would fall back on to their laboring skill of mining just outside of town to cover their bedding and food expenses survival means using everything you have and know

[@Quijin]

nate ryan yeah the work may remind them of their slave days and be unpleasant but literally starving to death might be worse

[@sik3xploit]

They work for themselves this time.

[@VickySmalls]

I genuinely love this series. You play at the same pace that I do. Most if not all play-throughs on Kenshi seem to be of people rushing everything. They know everyone, all the uniques, all the locations, all the best places for a base, and they all just rush right to it. But in this process the aspect of what makes Kenshi so great is lost (imo at least). You capture the exploring, the unknown, the unexpected, and the tenacity to survive in a brutal world really well. It's not all about building a base and combat, it's about the adventure and I'm really glad I found someone who plays as it was meant to be played. Keep it up!

[@fuggenell]

You just described how I feel about most playthroughs tbh

[@owensamrob]

I wish I could reverse my 500 hours in kenshi and do it all over again...

[@kadensmike8190]

Well, it's a reflection that Rycon does not know the game that well - he still has a lot to explore or learn. He obviously likes telling the story and that's his strength.

[@deadinseconds5760]

@@owensamrob If there's a will, there's a way :)

[@poxeNe]

The way a game is "meant" to be played is being played for entertainment value. What that entertainment value is to you, or anyone else, is entirely subjective, and no one person's method is any less correct than another. Play the game how you like to play it, and others can do the same, all while harming no one in the process.

[@janeron9562]

Maaan, your voice acting is so damn awesome. Loving the series.

[@corsaircarl9582]

I love how you portray the Shek, they're warriors and the understand honor. Can't wait to hear how you'd voice Hive and Skeleton. Also if you're gonna do martial arts, you need Dex, I suggest a Katana for that :)

[@ancapftw9113]

I'm planning on trying a full martial arts squad in my game, so I've given all of my people katanas. Once they get to 10 dex/Melee attack I'll switch, but training's going well. Made Heft carry me from Squin to the Hub while I wore a backpack full of water and she carried 2. Good strength training.

[@aFewBitsShort]

Or just dodge an unarmed bandit in a locked room with a bed..

[@maliivan1993]

Actually dex is totally useless for martial artists oddly enough. Your dodge isn't affected by any of your physical stats while damage is calculated based on strength, toughness and martial arts. Also dex increases very quickly by just using martial arts itself (even tho it's useless for them) since fists are considered 0 weight weapons I think.

[@shock2311]

​@@maliivan1993 Dex does have some limited effect on MA speed, but it's very minor compared to str. The 0 weight has nothing to do with dex, weight ties into strength. The general rule for weapon weight is to have strength be double that of the weapons weight. Damage done while using Martial Arts depends on three skills: Martial Arts, Strength, and Toughness. Because of this, it may be better to train Strength up a lot before even starting to work on Martial Arts. Strength plays a huge part in calculating how much damage attacks do. Dexterity affects combat speed for both attacks and dodge. On a side note The higher the skill level the more time it takes to train so use things that lower the skill you want to train. This sounds stupid but the game goes by the skill level of the character after equipment which means a character with Attack 20 with no bonus or negative will gain the sane xp as character with Attack 12+8 bonus.

[@rifffamily5591]

Have you ever heard about the dumbest way to get frostbite

[@mora7582]

You can put your backpacks in your inventory instead of dropping them, losing the debuffs all the same

[@geoffreyganoe5246]

If its heavy you will still take a weight penalty. That is a tool you can use to train higher levels of strength.

[@telesilla]

Interesting episode! It’s not surprising that Sand and Park wouldn’t want to mine, and I think that stealing things and robbing people as a way toward a little money makes sense. It’s not like you have a chance to learn any better when you’ve been raised as a slave. Also, I like Sand’s determination to see that Park makes it back to his own people. Your voice for Hobbs is great lol.

[@WastelandDovahkiin]

I love how you do the voices for all the people Sand talks to. That was fun to listen to. How do you keep all those different voices straight in your head? You have so many different characters across all your series. Do you ever mix up which voices go with which characters?

[@ryconroleplays]

Oh all the time for Kenshi. I can only really remember the core cast

[@teakaycc8121]

I've been waiting all week for this, the other two episodes were like crack cocaine. MORE PLEASE!!!

[@HalfToeGaming]

TeaKayCC i couldnt agree more i need this shiz

[@epower8795]

Returned from a 3 day road trip and dashed to my PC to view this episode. Outstanding! Thanks Rycon for uploading in 1440p. Make a huge difference on the viewing experience

[@kylegross2838]

Slaver 1: Come on hurry I heard there are some knocked out bandits over there Slaver 2: What really come on men it's not everyday we get easy pickins like this

[@princekyros]

Yes, Brother Tyluigi and Brother Tymario.

[@phoenixnk85]

the voice of hobbs XD just hilarious ^^ im even more happy that you startet a series on kenshi now ♥

[@Simon-gi8yr]

Park really is invaluable to your group ! Also, polearms will be very useful as we have seen against lots of low-level bandits as it will hit multiple opponents at once.

[@shock2311]

Early to mid game stats they are good. But late game stats heavy and longer Katana's are better.

[@dargonxon6291]

I'm so glad you picked up this game, it's my favorite series so far. You should consider doing it at least twice a week :)

[@ErikMalkavian]

22:45 I'm playing Pillars of Eternity and when he said "The Wailing Banshee" I couldn't help but think of Ondra's Gift :-D

[@zerodawn8554]

You should know that the armor of an NPC will add to there fighting skills. Look at the bracket next to the skill , it tell you what bonuses he gets onto his skills. Furthermore you get +8 martial arts in doors and with robo limbs. But you get hurt when you use martial arts, especially in the early levels. You need special armor to protect fist. Weapons don't add to your disguise. (Thanks for listening to my tips last time, hope this helps too) Mod Recommendation: Reactive World Some of it was incorporated into the game but it adds long term effects to some of your choices in the game like city take over or factions splitting up depending on your actions. Will make for great immersion that the world reacts to what you do even if not directly to you.

[@WFVrorag]

Also, I believe that defense doesn't work with martial arts (dodge is used instead), so setting martial artist in block stance could be potentially dangerous to the character with no benefits

[@kazumablackwing4270]

Bandit Disharmony is another good mod for early-game scavengers. It puts the various bandit factions at odds with each other, meaning they'll fight each other

[@MrDimox]

Hahahaha that power slam on the Holy Sentinel was godlike! Bye prisoner!

[@bloodrunsclear]

I do like how the description for selling items at the ninja bar is ‘Stolen goods? No problem!’

[@MemekingJag]

18:17 well, you know he had to do it to 'em

[@Seve82]

25:04 And now all we need is Calvin to make perfect party.

[@TheBeardyDragon182]

Re watching this series for the 3rd/4th time whilst playing kenshi myself! No body does this as good as you !

[@briandooley5965]

Really loving this series, keep up the good work man!

[@geoffreyganoe5246]

One quick thing, the beds in that shack you looted are free to use as are the camp beds around town. It'll save you at least 100 Cats on bed rental.

[@yetipotato8567]

Life is looking pretty good for Sand and Park as up and coming adventurers

[@sammartin4639]

I love Nathan's Sandbox's good gameplay and I love Matthas' good story, this mixes both!

[@SLaYSalvadore]

Best Kenshi lets play out here pls drop more soon

[@madalheidis]

So, I stumbled into you on my most recent Kenshi fixation. I now know that the new 2 weeks, minimum, are going to be filled with your lovely kiwi voice, as I binge as much of your stuff as I can before I drift off to something else.

[@TurKlack]

You know the more you learn about Kenshi's lore the more interesting those Holy Nation Reports become. A summary for those who don't know: The Shek were a genetically enhanced (human) Species created by the Skeleton/Robot Cat-Lon. During the reign of the second Empire they were used as somekind of Gestapo Police Force, sniffing out rebellions and other inhuman acts (They have taken children into custody so that their parents would submit to Cat-Lons rule) The Holy Nation's origin is in this Second Empire. At first a humanitarian religious group they began to hate both the Skeletons and the Shek for their atrocities against the Humans. The Holy Bible is pretty much a mystefied but correct summary of the Second Empires events. Okran and Narkos are the First Empires war against the Skeletons, Stobe is their Father. Okran and Narko betrayed Stobe, but Stobe forgave them. Stobe, saved their lifes and hte lifes of all Humans in exchange of his own life. Ok... I can't really tell you all there is to know and I am sure I have written some false infos in here, so I recommend to watch actual lore Videos about Kenshi. But the Holy Flame(Bible) is pretty much a direct summary of Kenshis history in the eyes of a religious man.

[@newbiegaming6090]

4:20 It's my third or fourth time rewatching this series and only now I noticed what seems to be a duplication glitch. Last episode ended with Sand looting the paladin and stuffing the gear on his backpack and this episode starts with Park grabbing a new backpack and picking up respawned gear. Did I miss something or was stuff really duplicated?

[@starkat70]

13:55 my thoughts exactly as ive started bingeing thru these episodes.

[@geoffreyganoe5246]

Sand could make better use of the clever, you need 2x a weapon's weight in strength to use it effectively. Katanas are best early, they are light weapons that train dex and do bonus damage to humans. Most polearms have a bonus against animals. You can carry one of each in weapon slot 1, the weapon on top will be your character's default. Swap weapon based on the enemy.Onehanded katanas are also better when fighting indoors. In that case your character will automatically use the katana. Its also a good idea to always have a onehander equipped. That way a character with a crippled left arm can keep fighting.

[@shock2311]

Good to see someone else who knows the 2x weight.

[@OG_McLovin]

This series is amazing. I wish I had played Kenshi years ago. Got it on sale for ten bucks and I am so sucked into this world. Amazing game.

[@stevenengland4254]

Just started this series the other day and I am hooked. Solid RP as always sir, kudos. And your voice acting for all the npcs really adds to the experience! Talented too man! :) I know I'm very late to this, but just had to say. You rock, Rycon!

[@sik3xploit]

Love the bit of editing between character chats. Makes you sound less delusional when wanting to take Hobbs.

[@deitus1375]

Never watched this series while it was running, however now it is time!

[@kadensmike8190]

"As the evening starts to come upon them..." Game clock says: 09.04. Wake up sunshine!!

[@castile8009]

The guys are doing good and feeling a bit more like free men. The reason Hobbs was running away is you have the guys set to ranged combat, click that off.

[@aceichner]

They take a lot of bag space, but I have survived on hungry bandit rags more than once. Also, there are free bed rolls in some of the broken down shacks. Love the series btw.

[@Veyoun]

God damn PArk is kind of a Warrior Veteran... i imagin he must have taken out a LOT of Noly Nation Soldiers before he even got captured... good thing Sand could free him and they decided to stick together. WOW... just amazing that Shek

[@eeek143]

As soon as I caught on what you were doing with this I subbed. Such a simple idea but to execute on the idea in this way is just brilliant.

[@Thallo2]

Love it, Kenshi is great to play even more fun to see what people do with it.

[@ErikMalkavian]

31:46 Haahahahaa....That made me BURST out laughing! :-D

[@bowiesensei5574]

the battle commentary reminded me of a sport, loved it!

[@godofwar1296]

Absolutely loving these intros!

[@ferbintegabriel4714]

Good to see another episode of this awesome series.

[@odmcclintic]

This is such a good LP! Love the RP storytelling, so glad there’s so much more to go :)

[@sik3xploit]

The Hub feels like a natural place to retreat to. It's the place to go when you want to be unseen by all of the world's authorities.

[@robbaillie1735]

Just found your channel and found out about this amazing game cant wait for the next episode yoube got me hooked

[@kimckenzie6161]

Yaaas! I have been waiting for a new installment in this. Really have been enjoying your Kenshi series, Kenshi is such a fun and exploration based game that really suits your approach. I've been having fun with Kenshi for a long time too; it really is a gem that has taken a long time to polish, but my does it gleam.

[@roguequill]

This is a lot better than many TV shows - I can't wait to watch more!

[@Faecaloma]

I just found your channel today. Instantly subscribed. I love your roleplaying. Superb, my friend.

[@sanguinelynx]

This series is an unexpected gem!

[@ErikMalkavian]

51:33 That's because Park has that VICIOUS Short Sword.

[@jonhillman871]

episode 1 has 37k views as of 2-7-19. that's a metric fuckton of views. congrats.

[@ryconroleplays]

Thanks, it's doing really well at the mo

[@DeathByRabbit]

Yuush! Finally! Been waiting so long for another episode.

[@DrCrazyPhenom]

Never even knew about this game. This is amazing. Im glad YT decided to recommend Leon to me some months back.

[@largehoman]

Third time through the series, second time just listening. Goes along well with playing the game. Thanks for selling me on it

[@what4494]

Train ninjas ahah, also lmao putting the martial artist on block, also sand perpetually starving bc everyone else been eating the food hahaha, bit late to the party but good series all the same!

[@IronHive]

Fav series of yours, awesome work

[@kyrosv1289]

Very cool voice for Hobbs Rycon!! :D

[@raevaenmaelaek2519]

Great mix of story telling and explaining.

[@silveraces5254]

Love the replay series please continue

[@ErikMalkavian]

50:23 ....Hobbs, you FREAKIN' Coward! :-D

[@magicmushroomsftw7747]

this is the best series ive watched on your channel

[@aldiorenaldo6032]

More and more please Rycon!

[@SleightWryder]

There is copper and iron ore deposits outside of the hub. They're a great source of strength training and cats that will help you along more quickly than gathering cans.

[@justmacg2873]

Fantastic episode.

[@hiloglenn]

Awesome series! Hobbs will forever be voiced by you!

[@fearofbird.]

Please keep this up! I love this channel and this game!

[@shaneretter8379]

Hey chap, just found your channel while flicking through recent Kenshi vids. This is the third one of yours I watched .... and I only just realized you're a fellow Kiwi. Liking your stuff man, nice job!

[@StagnationPrime]

The voice acting is great! :D

[@nateryan8167]

Amazing play through so far keep up the great work rycon just wish we could see more lol

[@MERK_JEY]

This is gold!

[@zingbat4]

Really good series man, keep it up.

[@tracktrix8028]

Really like the intro! get me going in the story

[@stupidcommentmaker]

Seeing Park hack apart multiple bandits at once is incredibly satisfying. Be sure to get him some kind of heavy armor soon so that he can become an absolute tank.

[@shock2311]

You shouldn't use heavy armor until you have high stats.

[@rodrikforrester6989]

That fight vs the starving bandits was kinda epic. Park kicks ass!

[@Belnivek]

You can find the cost of renting a bed by selecting an unoccupied bed. Sleeping at the lone shack near the hub is free.

[@santos131131]

I love this series!

[@blackbaxter1]

Pretty damn good with the voicing. This is a cool series.

[@concernedthanos6725]

I love this series

[@lavabeard5939]

excellent voice acting in this series.

[@gizmobrooch8577]

dude, the intros for your RP is dope af

[@Shadow-of7ue]

My favorite part of kenshi is the combat

[@ErikMalkavian]

Well Done Rycon this episode!

[@agentnuget]

I'm impressed, I have never been able to a holy sentinel that early in the game

[@janblasiak7829]

OK, you've got me into the series

[@federicosantoro7100]

YES! i was waiting for this. cheers

[@foxygames165]

Dear god, Hobbs speaks in the language of madlibs.

[@ProfessorH]

The lone shack is a little old place where we can get together.... lone shack baby.

[@72tadrian65]

Your narrative voice is top notch!

[@greyhunter3271]

I've noticed "it dosnet look good guys" is a running theme of this story lol

[@irfanhafif7866]

Pure perfection to watch :)

[@Luke-ll6yv]

i love this series please keep it going:)

[@lorenzoc6892]

I was searching for a good kenshi series. I think i found it :)

[@kainj3531]

love this even more than frost :) great stuff :)

[@TheZedman5000]

"they begin to rest as the evening comes upon them" Current time; 9:01 AM