Introduction to NecroRAW
NecroRAW is an up-to-date and comprehensive platform for providing verbatim rules for Necromunda.
The goal of NecroRAW is to serve as a reference for verbatim rules, providing convenience for players and arbitrators to access the exact wording of rules from the books and errata.
Maintaining an online platform with verbatim rules is crucial for both new players, who often struggle with the scattered rule distribution across various books, and for regular players during games who need quick access to rule details.
No House Rules
No house rules anywhere, only RAW.
NecroRAW maintains a neutral stance by refraining from editorialising or implementing house rules to try to 'fix' the game.
RAW ✔️ Necromunda: Underhive, Rulebook (2017), p39
Necromunda is a game with lots of moving parts, and it's inevitable that rules might sometimes come into conflict. When it's not clear how to proceed, both players should discuss what they think is the most sensible solution - and if an agreement cannot be reached, roll off to decide. The most important thing is not let debates get in the way of a fun game!
Player-friendly (aka mobile-friendly)
NecroRAW aims to ensure that Necromunda rules are readily available to players, especially newcomers who may struggle to navigate the fragmented distribution of rules. By providing verbatim rules in a mobile-friendly format, NecroRAW serves as a valuable resource for players to quickly access the information they need during games.
Respect for Intellectual Property
While NecroRAW prioritises accessibility, it also respects the intellectual property rights of Games Workshop. By omitting lore and artwork from its platform, NecroRAW seeks to strike a balance between providing essential rule access and encouraging support for the official products. "BUY THE BOOKS!"
It's worth noting the ongoing issue with the release of rules by Games Workshop, where the same rules are repeatedly issued across publications, leading to inflated book sizes and a daunting barrier to entry for new players in an already niche game compared to more established licences.
Fork of Necro-Vox
NecroRAW started as a fork of Necro-Vox.
- The author of Necro-Vox, servo_scribe, mentioned that approximately 15% of Necro-Vox's content was RAW, while the remaining 85% was RAI, either by themselves or sourced from Necrodamus. After receiving a takedown request, the RAW content was rewritten using AI.
- NecroRAW is based on the state of Necro-Vox before the content was rewritten. Since then, the 85% of RAI content has been replaced with RAW, and the lore and artwork have been removed. While the platform remains the same, the website has also undergone a style revision to make it responsive and, therefore, mobile-friendly.
- NecroRAW's Launch Announcement.
NecroRAW is now 100% RAW. All publications have been transcribed verbatim. See the list of publications here.