Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay is a new, exciting way to experience the popular Warhammer Fantasy setting. It is a grim world, constantly at war. As an unlikely heroes, thrust into adventure by the hands of fate, players will take up arms and spells to combat the might of enemies terrifying to behold. As the Game Master, one player will make the lands of the Old World real through the crafting of the story, the people, creatures, and the mysteries the other players will encounter during their adventures. Everything a gaming group needs to begin its adventures in the Old World is included in the Core set. This Core set is an excellent way to bring new players into the fold, as well as to reward experienced roleplaying with new and exciting innovations. Including: 4 comprehensive rule books provide all the knowledge players will need on the Old World Over 30 Custom Dice offer unprecedented options for story-telling: Party sheets provide new skills and abilities to keep everyone engaged 30 different careers and 4 different races offer a multitude of character options : More than 300 cards keep players in the game with no need to look up skills or abilities
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10 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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I have to say, I have loved the previous editions of WFRP and wasn't sure that the relatively large outlay for this product would result in an improvement on its previous outings. I bought it because I thought that they card-based approach of Fantasy Flight might make the game system a good introduction for younger players like my children (I'm not sure it is, but we had fun anyway).
The box-set is of outstanding quality. The materials are colourful and robust. The dice are many and varied, but the dice pool mechanics is actually pretty fast and capable of producing good descriptions of what the players achieve. Through the use of aggressive and conservative stances, the game encourages players to play a role. I've now GM'ed a short session and found it very satisfying.
Niggles: The price - blimey! However compare to the price of a video game and consider the number of hours entertainment you get from each. Maybe we don't value such games enough.
Character creation. It should be easy. Once you get used to it, it really is, but the chapter is not well set out, and would benefit from a complete example of character generation.
I also felt that some of the four "rule books" were rather light on content. There is a lot of fluff in the magic and religion books, yet only 3 orders of magic and 3 faiths are dealt with. The two new supplements on this subject look excellent, but for me I would have liked to see more useable content here.
Its great to see believable backgrounds and careers for high elves and wood elves (as well as dwarfs), but why no high-elf magic users? Maybe I'm missing something vital here, but I would have expected at least 1 elven magic user. I will have to check the rules again, I can't believe they don't have the option.
Conclusion: Hats off to FF for trying to do something new with a traditional fantasy setting. Many fans don't like it, but this game has genuine quality and looks to be developing into a great gaming experience. Give it a fair try and I think you will enjoy the experience.
The box-set is of outstanding quality. The materials are colourful and robust. The dice are many and varied, but the dice pool mechanics is actually pretty fast and capable of producing good descriptions of what the players achieve. Through the use of aggressive and conservative stances, the game encourages players to play a role. I've now GM'ed a short session and found it very satisfying.
Niggles: The price - blimey! However compare to the price of a video game and consider the number of hours entertainment you get from each. Maybe we don't value such games enough.
Character creation. It should be easy. Once you get used to it, it really is, but the chapter is not well set out, and would benefit from a complete example of character generation.
I also felt that some of the four "rule books" were rather light on content. There is a lot of fluff in the magic and religion books, yet only 3 orders of magic and 3 faiths are dealt with. The two new supplements on this subject look excellent, but for me I would have liked to see more useable content here.
Its great to see believable backgrounds and careers for high elves and wood elves (as well as dwarfs), but why no high-elf magic users? Maybe I'm missing something vital here, but I would have expected at least 1 elven magic user. I will have to check the rules again, I can't believe they don't have the option.
Conclusion: Hats off to FF for trying to do something new with a traditional fantasy setting. Many fans don't like it, but this game has genuine quality and looks to be developing into a great gaming experience. Give it a fair try and I think you will enjoy the experience.
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Despite all the nagging on the web about this game destroying the idea of roleplay - this game is surely one of the best I've ever tried.
The dice pool system actually helps the storytelling (FFG didn't lie on that!) plus action card system straightforwardly tells you of what your characters are capable of, plus nicely balanced advancement system which gets your character to actually follow the chosen career.
All in all - great game with a big library of supplements. If you are a fan of Warhammer Fantasy wargame and want to get into roleplaying - it is definitely worth to try.
The dice pool system actually helps the storytelling (FFG didn't lie on that!) plus action card system straightforwardly tells you of what your characters are capable of, plus nicely balanced advancement system which gets your character to actually follow the chosen career.
All in all - great game with a big library of supplements. If you are a fan of Warhammer Fantasy wargame and want to get into roleplaying - it is definitely worth to try.
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I think the new edition with cards etc. functions fine as a RPG. It is defenitely not a boardgame.
There is a few mistakes and places where they could have done som more editing but overall it is a fine product.
My main issue is that there only are one of each card making it difficult to play with more than 2-3 players and that is a shame.
There is a few mistakes and places where they could have done som more editing but overall it is a fine product.
My main issue is that there only are one of each card making it difficult to play with more than 2-3 players and that is a shame.
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Blood for the blood god
This supplement expands the more military aspects of wfrp 3 new cards for weapon styles including melee missile and black powder weapons as well as rules for horses and a whole... Read more
Published 1 month ago by C. Young
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Interesting game, but in a largely empty box
I was surprised how empty the large box was, the rule books being held up by a folded cardboard 'filler' that I hoped had stuff underneath, but was disappointingly empty. Read more
Published 4 months ago by M. Craske
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Incredible roleplay product
Fantasy Flight have done something very brave with the Warhammer Fantasy world and it works tremendously well. Read more
Published 20 months ago by SaltyGambin
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Stay with 2:nd edition
As a roleplayer with around 25 years of experience, I have played most games and of course also Warhammer 1:st and 2:nd edition. Read more
Published on 27 Jun 2010 by Hampus Eckerman
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superb!
After GM'ing about 6 sessions, I can safely say that I love this game- the new dice rolling mechanic is both intuite to use, and great for storytelling, and some of the new rules... Read more
Published on 3 Feb 2010 by Mr. I. M. Robinson
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An brillant product !!
I am a massive fan of WHFRP and this new edition is not only a brillant advancement of the game but also a leap in the right direction for roleplaying in general - Top game, Top... Read more
Published on 26 Jan 2010 by D. M. Washington
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It may change the face of RPG
my god this is expensive ...but worth every penny... I am a vet gamer of wfrp and saw this on FF web site and thought they have ruined the game i love and the first game i ever... Read more
Published on 14 Dec 2009 by M. partridge
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