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ALT: Resting while unconscious

When a creatures is knoked out, it might be upto four hours depending on a dice roll, this rule aims to give a choice to get into the game quicker
— Justification

When a creature is knocked out, no matter for what reason, they will remain so for at least 1 hour. After which they can spend hit dice to regain health. This doesn't count as a short rest,

Spending Hit Dice

A creature that does so spends two hit dice to regain one hit dice worth of health. When they do they become conscious again.

Not Spending Hit Dice

If a creature doesn't spend any hit dice, they must roll a Constitution check, and depending on the result will regain consciousness, mind that this check is made after 1 hour of unconsciousness.

Result	Wakes up in:
Natural 20	Immediately, benefit of short rest
15+	Immediately
10+	After 1 hour
5+	After 2 hour
2+	After 3 hour
Natural 1	After 3 hours, suffer 1 level of exhaustion, which last until the next short rest.