Nobilis: A Role Playing Game [Illustrated] [Hardcover]

R. Sean Borgstrom (Author), Alphonse Mucha (Illustrator), Arthur Rackam (Illustrator), William Morris (Illustrator), Munchner Jugend (Illustrator)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 206 pages
• Publisher: Pharos Press; illustrated edition edition (July 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967318017
• ISBN-13: 978-0967318011
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,370,966 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unquestionably one of the pivotal works of the industry ..., October 5, 1999

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Paul Williams "Lord of the Musical Abyss" (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nobilis: A Role Playing Game (Hardcover)

I've a fine collection of role-playing games from a number of publishers and writers; like the previous reviewer, I've easily more than ten feet of shelf space dedicated to gaming (and adding a new shelf, soon). _Nobilis_ is a product which is simply unmatched in the entire run of the industry, from Chainmail to present-day.

_Nobilis_ is diceless in nature, which started it with a handicap in my eyes, but the structure of what's deemed important to the structure of the game and the importance of allocating Miracle Points to accomplishing feats is incredible. Unlike. say, _Amber_ or _Theatrix_, the _Nobilis_ system doesn't feel like you're at the whim of higher power, you actually control the results. Likewise, the Nobilis setting is our world ... and *not* our world, in a strangely moving way. The literary influences are clearly moving under the surface of the world but, unlike some other products, there are no 'direct borows.' It is all frighteningly original.

In summary, buy this game. Your mind and your heart deserves it.

14 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You must buy this book..., October 18, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Nobilis: A Role Playing Game (Hardcover)

Most fantasy role playing games can be traced back to one of the first or second generation games.

If you were lucky, they had a refinement of mechanics, or a depth of world that made them better than their competition.

If you were unlucky, they made things worse.

_Nobilis_ is different. It is a brilliant system that evokes a world both grand and terrible. I've been buying and playing these games for the past two decades, and this is easily the finest I've seen.

I didn't know I was waiting for this.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not a game for everyone, brilliant none the less, April 21, 2001

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"[e-mail]" (London, UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nobilis: A Role Playing Game (Hardcover)

If you are looking for a game with pages of Powers and weapon stats then this isnt the game for you. If you wish to wield influence, plot, scheme and manipulate reality then welcome!

This game requires a delecate touch both for players and referees but run well is a dream. It requires maturity but also a sense of humour, cunning but directness of action. Whilst the rules are simple (ish) there is skill in running and playing it well. A great game if you are able to lift yourself out of a hack and slash mentality.