I feel obligated to post this whenever a Vaesen thing comes up. This is *EASILY* the most beautiful book I have in my collection. From the art through to the cover and inside paper texture makes this a *MUST* have as a physical product, EVEN if you play out of the digital copy. Combat: Don't do it. Potentially one of the deadliest games in my collection.

Just found out about The Lost Mountain Sage thanks to Free League announcing The Lost Mountain Sage campaign book. As a swede that learned about vaesen from my grandparents it is a fun to listen the podcast.

Loved the first season of the Lost Mountain Saga, and can't wait for the next one!

Vaesen is a great game. It's nice to see it get coverage on YT.

I sooo want to buy this book soon! I found a solo rules supplement I want to get. I love this genre!

This is much appreciated. O matter how many times I read a new set of rules it always helps to hear it out loud.

Just bought Vaesen bundle, and plan to run campaign. I'll send your video to my players. Great video, will watch again!

I love the note of only rolling for particularly difficult challenges or when opposed. I need that reminder so that each of the rolls has more stakes. BRB getting Vaesen and listening to Lost Mountain.

thank you so much for this guide/exploration! i'm not usually one for TTRPG with less combat but this seems like a really cool way to play

Wonderful video. Purchased this and very excited to run it as my first RPG

My friend (and dm) found the book in a used bookstore and I felt a draw to it but adhd was freaking out so we just bought it. I actually sat down and opened it today. I'm so FREAKING EXCITED! It's right up both of our alleys. Thanks for the helpful video. 💜

Glad I found this video, ordered after I watched. Can't wait to dive in...the art work alone is worth it!

Thank you Annie, I will look for your Season Two Campaign

This was so helpful. Thanks. I'll be checking out your podcast for sure.

This is an Awesome review thanks Anne! Great breakdown of the game and character creation. Awesome to hear the second season is set with a British Folklore background, I tried to get into the Lost Mountain Saga 1st Season but struggled with some audio issues in the first couple episodes, I'll jump into the 2nd Season now! Subbed for more Vaesen content :)

Just bougt this & it is fantastic!

You nailed it like ALWAYS!! This book seems very interesting 🤔. Thank you for sharing your excellent short narrative on vassen in this video. I'm definitely going to go check out season 1 of your podcast, head bard in charge, till next time, take care!

Awesome video! Please do more vaesen vids!!

I always enjoy your takes on systems I'm unfamiliar with. I'll definitely pick this one up. Thanks, as ever.

I love how this game looks, reads and it's designed. I love the concept, the art and the mechanics. I just need to find a group to play. Great video

Got it for Christmas. Can’t wait to run it.

Going to start my first mystery this weekend hopefully and I find the academic very interesting!!!

I am live commenting on this 1. Can confirm, go listen to Lost Mountain, its astounding. 2). Love the art to this book. Its absolutely beautiful. 3). I love the mechanic of having a dark secret. This is such a joy for all of us edgy rogues who just want to dump our tragedy on the others at the table!! hahah! 4). I also love the age mechanics. This is used in other RPGs occasionally, and I really like it! It adds a level of realism to me that I like! 5). Of course its the humans who are starting the aggressive negotiations!! haha! 6). Really like the additional actions you can take if you have multiple successes! That's so fun! 7). At 17:00, I also really like your take on "why a longer campaign is good"! It seems that the this would bring to life the characters, rather than (or in addition to) just the world itself. JUST $5 TO SIGN UP FOR A TABLE ON PATREON, HOT DOG! All in all, great video Anne! Thanks so much for your work on this one!!!

I am very happy with Vaesen and am looking forward to the Mythic Britain and Ireland book..

i was looking for a system , i think this will be a perfect for the idea i have

Great video! Very informative

My Free League "true love" is Forbidden Lands =:3

Great video, really clear. I've had Vaesen on my shelf for a while but haven't run it yet but I have run and played a few other Year Zero games and it's just great system for narrative play. Also the artwork is (as with all FL games) AMAZING. I love just reading the thing. If I ever get to play this as an actual player and not a GM,I am 100% rolling up Wooster as a servant. The great news is that Free League launched an Organized Play system last month so you should hopefully start seeing a lot more opportunity to try the game at cons in the future. The question is....once you get to Coriolis ...will Starfinder still have any place in your heart? :). (No, the answer is no. Coriolis is AMAZING)

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I was not expecting that back that ass up to be in a Vessen breakdown. Not a complaint

I think the atmosphere and esthetic look really cool. I don't know about the mechanics though, am I too used to D&D? Do you feel like it is better or worse or just different?

I saw this book on sale in a charity shop. £30!

I mus commend you on your superb prenounsiation of "Väsen". Do you have alot of swedish relatives or something?

You english speakers pronounce it wrong 😅 It's Væsen/Vaesen. The "æ" or "ae" sound is like the sound in the word "Veil." 😊

do you take 1 physical condition per damage in combat? you never take mental conditions in combat? 4 damage in combat = instantly broken?

And as an added bonus, once you know this you are pretty much ready for any YZ game. Who doesn’t want to be a robot in an post apocalyptic world. ;) And I’ll play the Hunter for sure. An older grumpy man who says “It’s probably an angry badger” no matter what they hear and see.

I can't help but think it needs to be pronounced Væsen... that means "Creature"