Knees?

Redmax185 · 01-30-2012, 01:20 PM

I was wondering about cards like Spiky Knees. Is there a "Knee/Ankle" slot for cards that are not armor, but not footwear? Or am I simply misreading the card and it IS in fact footwear or armor?

pointed · 01-30-2012, 01:35 PM

Red,

My understanding of the rules is that there are only slots for Armor, Headgear, Footgear, and hands (1 2-handed weapon or 2 1-handed weapons). After that I don't think it matters what you have.

However, I'm not sure if there is a rule against wearing two knee items together like Spiky Knees and the Knee pads of Allure. Hasn't happened in one of my games, but I suppose if it did I would assume that the person had added spikes to their knee pads. hehe.

I would assume that MunchkinMan or Andrew would be able to give a definite answer.

Redmax185 · 01-30-2012, 01:51 PM

I think that since they aren't armor, footwear, headgear, or items that use hands, that you can have as many as you want. That is just a guess, I don't know for sure.

Baradrae · 01-30-2012, 01:54 PM

If it doesn't say that it is a slot taking item (Headgear, Footgear, Armor or in a hand/hands) then it doesn't take up a slot, and you can have as many as you want.
You can wear both Spiky Knees and the Kneepads Of Allure at the same time.

Cpt. Sqweky · 01-30-2012, 01:56 PM

Besides... think of how Munchkiney it is to be wearing two pairs of kneepads since the rules don't say you can't.

thedag · 01-30-2012, 02:18 PM

I have always had a problem because spiky knees look like armour to me. Since the FAQ say if it looks like a weapon then it is a weapon I'm not sure if this should be extended to spiky knees or not?

Mister Ed · 01-30-2012, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thedag

I have always had a problem because spiky knees look like armour to me. Since the FAQ say if it looks like a weapon then it is a weapon I'm not sure if this should be extended to spiky knees or not?

The difference is that there isn't a specified "Weapon" slot, so there isn't a clear "on card" determination of what is a weapon, whereas with Armor, you don't HAVE to rely on what it LOOKS like, since all Armor will say "Armor" on the card. The "looks like a weapon" thing is mentioned only because weapons aren't called out as such on the card.

Andrew Hackard · 01-30-2012, 02:39 PM

Spiky Knees are neither Armor nor Weapons.

Scummbuddy · 01-30-2012, 03:16 PM

So, they're kneeither?

(Man, I hate puns)

Andrew Hackard · 01-30-2012, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scummbuddy

So, they're kneeither?

(Man, I hate puns)

That's it; I'm capping this discussion before this joint gets any worse. Don't be crural.

01-30-2012, 01:20 PM	#1
Redmax185 Join Date: Jan 2012	Knees? I was wondering about cards like Spiky Knees. Is there a "Knee/Ankle" slot for cards that are not armor, but not footwear? Or am I simply misreading the card and it IS in fact footwear or armor?

01-30-2012, 01:35 PM	#2
pointed Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Chicago, IL	Re: Knees? Red, My understanding of the rules is that there are only slots for Armor, Headgear, Footgear, and hands (1 2-handed weapon or 2 1-handed weapons). After that I don't think it matters what you have. However, I'm not sure if there is a rule against wearing two knee items together like Spiky Knees and the Knee pads of Allure. Hasn't happened in one of my games, but I suppose if it did I would assume that the person had added spikes to their knee pads. hehe. I would assume that MunchkinMan or Andrew would be able to give a definite answer. Last edited by pointed; 01-30-2012 at 01:36 PM. Reason: added space between paragraphs and spelling D'oh!

01-30-2012, 01:51 PM	#3
Redmax185 Join Date: Jan 2012	Re: Knees? I think that since they aren't armor, footwear, headgear, or items that use hands, that you can have as many as you want. That is just a guess, I don't know for sure.

01-30-2012, 01:54 PM	#4
Baradrae MIB Join Date: Apr 2007	Re: Knees? If it doesn't say that it is a slot taking item (Headgear, Footgear, Armor or in a hand/hands) then it doesn't take up a slot, and you can have as many as you want. You can wear both Spiky Knees and the Kneepads Of Allure at the same time.

01-30-2012, 01:56 PM	#5
Cpt. Sqweky Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: U.S.A.	Re: Knees? Besides... think of how Munchkiney it is to be wearing two pairs of kneepads since the rules don't say you can't.

01-30-2012, 02:18 PM	#6
thedag Join Date: May 2010	Re: Knees? I have always had a problem because spiky knees look like armour to me. Since the FAQ say if it looks like a weapon then it is a weapon I'm not sure if this should be extended to spiky knees or not?

01-30-2012, 02:39 PM	#8
Andrew Hackard *Munchkin* Line Editor Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Austin, TX	Re: Knees? Spiky Knees are neither Armor nor Weapons. __________________ Andrew Hackard, *Munchkin* Line Editor If you have a question that isn't getting answered, we have a thread for that. Let people like what they like. Don't be a gamer hater. #PlayMunchkin on social media: Twitter \|\| Facebook \|\| Instagram \|\| YouTube Follow us on Kickstarter: Steve Jackson Games and Warehouse 23

01-30-2012, 03:16 PM	#9
Scummbuddy Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Maryland	Re: Knees? So, they're kneeither? (Man, I hate puns)