In Nomine (Steve Jackson Games) [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Derek Pearcy (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Steve Jackson Games; illustrated edition edition (January 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556342810
• ISBN-13: 978-1556342813
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,189,209 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Concept Difficult to Grasp, September 13, 2000

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"j6g" (Denmark) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In Nomine (Steve Jackson Games) (Paperback)

The game is good vs. evil - nothing new there! But the wrapping is definately different. A whole universe of angels and demons and more or less potenent (more less than more) mortals contesting in their, sometimes pathetic fashion, to gain the upper hand in a game beyond their comprehension - that is unless they are celestials (angels/demons). They, on the other hand know what is at stake and must therefore follow stringent rules of engagement while conducting a fierce battle for (or is it because of) all humnity. Being so stringent these rules make is nescecary for all celestials to be very inventive in order to succeed in the missions appointed to them. Both the master they serve and their own nature have certain rules of conduct that must be followed at all times. This matrix of celestial conduct and the need to make it work without stepping on anybodys toes is what is so fascinating about In Nomine. Believe me you must really have your wits with you to play this game...but is is worth it!!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just great, January 20, 2000

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Mattack (The Void) - See all my reviews

This review is from: In Nomine (Steve Jackson Games) (Paperback)

I'm an In Nomine player from some small time ago, and I was looking at the reviews and found some stuff on Angels being non-offensive and Demons being more... Y'know. Well, in In Nomine you being an angel doesn't mean you have to pray 10 hours a day and only do good stuff. The great thing about this game is its flexibility, and also the amount of creativity and imagination it requires from both player and GM. If your an In Nomine player, you've got to get it. Quick.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good game but hard to find the right players, July 25, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: In Nomine (HC) (Hardcover)

In Nomine is easily in my top 3 of RPGs. The main problem with it is finding people who are CAPABLE of playing it. I've tried to run two In Nomine cammpaigns for my gaming friends and both have been disasters. Partly its my lack of skills as GM, but it is also players who lack any trace of subtlety. People want to play Malakim ( very warlike angels for you non-players ) and charge after every demon they see. I've tried to slap them down after they do this, as the demon's friends take revenge, but it becomes a cycle of B.S. that wrecks the campaign. I would love to find a group that I could play with, but my current group of frineds, who I enjoy gaming with, are not set up to play In Nomine. I figure it's their loss. Give the system a try, but be warned, it's not hack-and-slash.