Wizards' Realm

Wizards' Realm is a fantasy system with a simplified, back-to-basics approach.^[1] Character creation employs a class-and-level system; classes include wizards, spellcasters, knights, and anti-paladins.^[1] The combat system is quite simple.^[1] The book includes maps, a sample town, an errata, and an introductory scenario.^[1]

Wizards' Realm was designed by Cheryl W. Duval, Neils Erickson, Clifford Polite, and William G. Murphy, and published by Mystic Swamp in 1981 as a 64-page book with a map.^[1] The ring binder edition was published in 1983.^[1]

Ronald Pehr reviewed Wizard's Realm in The Space Gamer No. 53.^[2] Pehr commented that "Wizard's Realm can provide FRPG adventures in a satisfactory manner, but is not so fascinating, original, and detailed that people will abandon other games to come flocking. However, the price is right and someone shopping for a present for a neophyte FRPG devotee-to-be could do a whole lot worse."^[2]

C. D. Martin reviewed Wizards' Realm for Different Worlds magazine and stated that "Wizard's Realm suffers from a lack of development. The designers knew how they wanted the game to play, so it always worked for them. They didn't consider the problems outsiders would have with this game."^[3]

Lester W. Smith reviewed Wizard's Realm, Ringbinder Edition in The Space Gamer No. 75.^[4] Smith commented that "I recommend the Wizard's Realm Ringbinder Edition for anyone interested in fantasy roleplaying. It contains everything needed for a campaign, and is worth considerably more than its price".^[4]

• Nexus (Issue 2 - Jun 1982)