The first issue of Knock captured my imagination like few other books have done! Not only TTRPGs, but in general. It is a best of the best of OSR blog articles. And the layout and art is not as saturated as Mork Borg, thank the gods. Thanks for providing alternatives as well!
I really appreciate you watching and commenting. Thank you so much! And yes, I agree with everything you said. KNOCK! inspired me to create a lot of my own content, much of which I've shared on my blog, but also that I've used in the game I run for my daughter and her friends. And yes, while I really do appreciate MÖRK BORG for what it is, sometimes its attempts to push the boundaries of design get the way of comprehension, which is never a good thing. Thank you again!
It is for sure! And that aesthetic is often repeated in the book as far as weird and scary/strange things to put into a game. Thank you so much for watching and commenting!
You're very welcome - I'm glad you enjoyed the video and are interested in checking them out. There are links to buy in the show notes (they're not affiliate links - I don't get anything if you use those links to buy). Thank you so much for watching and commenting!
That's high praise if I interested you in something new! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. There are links up above in the show notes (they're not affiliate links - I don't get anything if you purchase from those links).
It is, hands-down, one of my favorite inspiration works for planning games. When I travel for work, I always put a copy in my carry-on to read on the plane. I hope that Volume 4 will be coming out soon!
Received my Black Sword Hack earlier this month, and it’s a phenomenally concentrated packet of wonderful OSR. I already ordered Tome from your first video, and Knock is going on my purchase list. Really enjoying your curation - thank you for the videos!
Astonishing Swordsmen and Sorcerers of Hyperborea (Thats 2 Books for the Player's and Referee's Handbooks) Vornheim Veins of the Earth Alternatively Dungeon Crawl Classics Vornheim Veins of the Earth Hot Springs Island (Although I would lose the handbook for the players, I could get so many years out of that book) Knock would pair BEAUTIFULLY with Dolmenwood
My 4 would be: 1. Sly Flourish's Lazy DM's Workbook 2 Kobold Press Tome of Beast (any volume) 3 The Weird (Monte Cook Games) 4 Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft
That's such a great way of putting things. I completely agree. And, I really appreciate you watching and commenting. Glad you enjoyed the video! So far it's performing the worst of all my videos so far. Not sure why.
@@DMTalesTTRPG Yeah, it's very strange. Although a definite pattern is emerging, which is that folks want me to make videos on TTRPG History and are less interested in reviews. That's been pretty consistent. I'm happy to make some more history videos but I'd also love to expose a wider audience to some of these tools I use to run my games.
@@DMTalesTTRPG I've found that folks don't seem to want alternatives to the dragon game. My Savage Worlds videos are among the least viewed on my channel (not that I have a huge number of videos to compare). But, as you mentioned, I seem to be getting categorized as "The D&D History Guy..." and while that is very complimentary and I do like making those videos, there is a finite number of those I can make. After a while, you run out of fun history to talk about. As it is, my Fiend Folio history is doing much worse than all the previous ones.
Yes, do it, and then please share! A lot of these types of things inspire me to create my own version, and that's part of the reason I talk about them so much. I love when ideas like this spark peoples' imagination and inspire them to create their own content! Thanks for watching and sharing!
I have to stop you on “Europe”. It is not A single country or region. “The text orientation on book spines appears to follow regional standards. In most places (like the United States, United Kingdom, Benelux countries, and Scandinavia), titles are usually written top-to-bottom. In some continental European countries (like Germany and France), titles are written bottom-to-top.”
The first issue of Knock captured my imagination like few other books have done! Not only TTRPGs, but in general.
It is a best of the best of OSR blog articles.
And the layout and art is not as saturated as Mork Borg, thank the gods.
Thanks for providing alternatives as well!
I really appreciate you watching and commenting. Thank you so much! And yes, I agree with everything you said. KNOCK! inspired me to create a lot of my own content, much of which I've shared on my blog, but also that I've used in the game I run for my daughter and her friends.
And yes, while I really do appreciate MÖRK BORG for what it is, sometimes its attempts to push the boundaries of design get the way of comprehension, which is never a good thing.
Thank you again!
The art on that first book is terrifying lol
It is for sure! And that aesthetic is often repeated in the book as far as weird and scary/strange things to put into a game. Thank you so much for watching and commenting!
@@daddyrolleda1 Of course! Our community makes creatures with us for our game, and they can be very strange or creepy so I understand!
As a new DM, these books helped me the most at the table. Just great stuff and advice on how to run things.
I'm so happy to hear that, especially from a new DM! Thank you so much for wanting and commenting!
Have this book. Can confirm. It is an absolutely amazing resource
Thanks for the recommendation, gotta check these out
You're very welcome - I'm glad you enjoyed the video and are interested in checking them out. There are links to buy in the show notes (they're not affiliate links - I don't get anything if you use those links to buy). Thank you so much for watching and commenting!
Will check out the books. Never heard of Knock.
That's high praise if I interested you in something new! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. There are links up above in the show notes (they're not affiliate links - I don't get anything if you purchase from those links).
Never heard of this magazine. Sounds cool!
It is, hands-down, one of my favorite inspiration works for planning games. When I travel for work, I always put a copy in my carry-on to read on the plane.
I hope that Volume 4 will be coming out soon!
Received my Black Sword Hack earlier this month, and it’s a phenomenally concentrated packet of wonderful OSR. I already ordered Tome from your first video, and Knock is going on my purchase list. Really enjoying your curation - thank you for the videos!
I am so glad to hear this! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I appreciate the feedback!
Knock! is really good. Black Pudding is really good.
Agreed! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I appreciate it!
Love the Black Pudding Zines
Astonishing Swordsmen and Sorcerers of Hyperborea (Thats 2 Books for the Player's and Referee's Handbooks)
Vornheim
Veins of the Earth
Alternatively
Dungeon Crawl Classics
Vornheim
Veins of the Earth
Hot Springs Island (Although I would lose the handbook for the players, I could get so many years out of that book)
Knock would pair BEAUTIFULLY with Dolmenwood
That's a fun list! I really want to check out more of Hot Springs Island.
My 4 would be:
1. Sly Flourish's Lazy DM's Workbook
2 Kobold Press Tome of Beast (any volume)
3 The Weird (Monte Cook Games)
4 Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft
Really fun list! I have to admit I'm not familiar with Monte Cook's "The Weird" but I just looked it up and it looks right up my alley!
For me, Knock! is the "killer app" of the OSR. Nice review! Looking forward to the rest of the series.
That's such a great way of putting things. I completely agree. And, I really appreciate you watching and commenting. Glad you enjoyed the video! So far it's performing the worst of all my videos so far. Not sure why.
@@daddyrolleda1 the clicks of the average UA-cam viewer are inscrutable. I thought my Cypher System review would get a lot more love than it has.
@@DMTalesTTRPG Yeah, it's very strange. Although a definite pattern is emerging, which is that folks want me to make videos on TTRPG History and are less interested in reviews. That's been pretty consistent. I'm happy to make some more history videos but I'd also love to expose a wider audience to some of these tools I use to run my games.
@@daddyrolleda1 yup. The “but you do THIS…” is very strong.
@@DMTalesTTRPG I've found that folks don't seem to want alternatives to the dragon game. My Savage Worlds videos are among the least viewed on my channel (not that I have a huge number of videos to compare). But, as you mentioned, I seem to be getting categorized as "The D&D History Guy..." and while that is very complimentary and I do like making those videos, there is a finite number of those I can make. After a while, you run out of fun history to talk about. As it is, my Fiend Folio history is doing much worse than all the previous ones.
I may need to make my own version of that grimore table for wild magic effects…
Yes, do it, and then please share! A lot of these types of things inspire me to create my own version, and that's part of the reason I talk about them so much. I love when ideas like this spark peoples' imagination and inspire them to create their own content!
Thanks for watching and sharing!
I need to pick up Knock at some point.
Yes, you do! I really think you'll like them. Thanks for watching and commenting, as always!
I have to stop you on “Europe”.
It is not A single country or region.
“The text orientation on book spines appears to follow regional standards. In most places (like the United States, United Kingdom, Benelux countries, and Scandinavia), titles are usually written top-to-bottom. In some continental European countries (like Germany and France), titles are written bottom-to-top.”
Ah! Thanks for the clarification! I appreciate it. Cheers!