Wizards' Realm
Wizards' Realm is a role-playing game published by Mystic Swamp in 1981.
| Designers | Cheryl W. Duval Niels Erickson William G. Murphy Clifford Polite |
|---|---|
| Publishers | Mystic Swamp Studio |
| Publication | 1981 |
| Genres | Fantasy |
| Systems | Custom (1d6, 2d10 or 1d20, and 1d100) |
Description
[edit]Wizards' Realm is a fantasy system with a simplified, back-to-basics approach.[1] Character creation employs a class-and-level system; classes include wizards, spellcasters, knights, and anti-paladins.[1] The combat system is quite simple.[1] The book includes maps, a sample town, an errata, and an introductory scenario.[1]
Publication history
[edit]Wizards' Realm was designed by Cheryl W. Duval, Neils Erickson, Clifford Polite, and William G. Murphy, and published by Mystic Swamp in 1981 as a 64-page book with a map.[1] The ring binder edition was published in 1983.[1]
Reception
[edit]Ronald Pehr reviewed Wizard's Realm in The Space Gamer No. 53.[2] Pehr commented that "Wizard's Realm can provide FRPG adventures in a satisfactory manner, but is not so fascinating, original, and detailed that people will abandon other games to come flocking. However, the price is right and someone shopping for a present for a neophyte FRPG devotee-to-be could do a whole lot worse."[2]
Lester W. Smith reviewed Wizard's Realm, Ringbinder Edition in The Space Gamer No. 75.[3] Smith commented that "I recommend the Wizard's Realm Ringbinder Edition for anyone interested in fantasy roleplaying. It contains everything needed for a campaign, and is worth considerably more than its price".[3]
Reviews
[edit]- Different Worlds (Issue 26 - Jan 1983)[4]
- Nexus (Issue 2 - Jun 1982)
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f Schick, Lawrence (1991). Heroic Worlds: A History and Guide to Role-Playing Games. Prometheus Books. p. 233. ISBN 0-87975-653-5.
- ^ a b Pehr, Ronald (July 1982). "Capsule Reviews". The Space Gamer (53). Steve Jackson Games: 29–30.
- ^ a b Smith, Lester W. (July–August 1985). "Capsule Reviews". Space Gamer (75). Steve Jackson Games: 39.
- ^ "Different Worlds Magazine".