The Necromancer’s Game: Where the story begins and the dice follow.
If you find yourself overwhelmed by complex rulebooks and lengthy calculations in tabletop role-playing games, we invite you to explore The Necromancer's Game —an innovative and engaging system that prioritizes adventure and creativity over cumbersome mechanics.
A Legacy of Experience
Founded on the foundational principles of the 1974 RPG movement and refined through over 40 years of playtesting, this game is designed for both seasoned players and newcomers. Our founder, Bill Webb, began his role-playing journey in 1978, forging unforgettable memories in a landscape marked by spontaneity and imagination. With The Necromancer's Game, he distills that essence into a modern format, honoring traditional gameplay while integrating contemporary narrative mechanics.
What Makes It Different?
Streamlined Gameplay: Experience swift, engaging combat where each action takes only one or two rolls, ensuring that encounters remain fast-paced and exciting.
Experience Through Exploration: Unlike traditional systems that reward mindless combat, our experience points are earned through clever strategies, storytelling, and valuable discoveries.
Simplicity in Mechanics: Players need only a d20 and a d6 to navigate challenges, promoting accessibility and ease of play.
Reimagined Character Classes: Presenting eleven unique classes that are meticulously balanced to enhance enjoyment, strategic depth, and narrative engagement.
Story-Centric Design: All mechanics—parley, morale, exploration, and lore—are crafted to enrich the narrative experience and drive player engagement, moving away from typical "murder hobo" scenarios.
Comprehensive Campaign Toolkit: Each purchase includes three durable hardcovers, a poster map with encounter tables, a character sheet pad, and an introductory sandbox adventure — providing all necessary components for immediate gameplay.
Designed for Various Players: While rooted in classic RPG traditions, this system is also tailored for modern gamers familiar with contemporary systems like 5e, bridging generational gaps in the RPG community.
Expansion Opportunities: Elevate your gameplay with upcoming expansions, including *The Shadow of the Blood Moon*, which introduces additional character classes such as Necromancer and Witch.
Durable Materials: Our products are not mere PDFs; they are meticulously crafted to withstand the rigors of gameplay, ensuring a lasting investment for your tabletop experience.
See what creator Bill Webb has to say about his new game on YouTube!
The Wandering DMs interviewed Bill on April 27, 2025:
Bill appeared on Talking Crit on April 30:
Undead Viking Videos hosted Bill on May 1:
Bill was a guest on FOXXOF RPG on May 5:
The Dungeon Plunger Podcast hosted Bill on May 22:
Pledge Now. Step Into the Circle. Become the Necromancer.
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