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arthurbdd's review
2.5
Mediocre implementation of the whole "Dying Earth" concept but lacking a lot of the flavour, and with a system that is functional but uninspiring, and at points grates. Full review here: https://refereeingandreflection.wordpress.com/2013/11/11/referees-bookshelf-and-session-report-numenera/
grilledcheesesamurai's review
5.0
This is easily one of the best core rulebooks for an RPG I have ever read. The quality of paper stock, the artwork, and the organization of content is perfect. There is even a wonderfully large fold out map of the Ninth world included.
Numenera is a new RPG tabletop system from Monte Cook games. It uses the new Cypher system which is extremely easy to use. It takes all the pressure off the GM and allows the players to make all the rolls in the game. The GM literally does not roll the dice, which frees them up to focus on what really matters...the story.
It's surprisingly easy to master the Cypher System. It structures itself around a table of tasks ranked from 1-10. 1 Being easy and 10 being superhuman. That's all you really need to know. Honest. If you are looking for a new RPG system to get into that is heavy on roleplaying and light on dice mods and rules - this is the game for you.
Numenera (or the Ninth World) is a pretty fucked up world. It's a fantastic blend of sci-fi and fantasy with a heavy dose of Lovecraftian horror. I am having a blast with my gaming group playing this. This core book gives you ample locations and artwork to use in your game but leaves plenty of space to make up your own stuff as well.
I really can't recommend it enough! It's fantastic! Go get some friends and go on an adventure or two! I guarantee you will be hooked!
Numenera is a new RPG tabletop system from Monte Cook games. It uses the new Cypher system which is extremely easy to use. It takes all the pressure off the GM and allows the players to make all the rolls in the game. The GM literally does not roll the dice, which frees them up to focus on what really matters...the story.
It's surprisingly easy to master the Cypher System. It structures itself around a table of tasks ranked from 1-10. 1 Being easy and 10 being superhuman. That's all you really need to know. Honest. If you are looking for a new RPG system to get into that is heavy on roleplaying and light on dice mods and rules - this is the game for you.
Numenera (or the Ninth World) is a pretty fucked up world. It's a fantastic blend of sci-fi and fantasy with a heavy dose of Lovecraftian horror. I am having a blast with my gaming group playing this. This core book gives you ample locations and artwork to use in your game but leaves plenty of space to make up your own stuff as well.
I really can't recommend it enough! It's fantastic! Go get some friends and go on an adventure or two! I guarantee you will be hooked!
scottybomb's review
4.0
Great new setting and interesting new system. I'll definitely be collecting more Nuemenera books.
jtone's review
4.0
I really like the setting. I'm not so sure about the mechanics. Seems combat focused for a game about discovery.
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