Overheard in the Hive
Necromunda Articles
Rethinking Close Combat
A deep dive into one of the most controversial mechanics in Necromunda — close combat. Together with several experienced players and creators, we explored different ideas, tested alternative systems, and looked for a better way to resolve melee on the battlefield.
Reforge: Stray shots
Stray Shots — a rule that adds chaos, laughter, and a fair bit of frustration to every Necromunda game. We take a closer look at how it works, why it sometimes makes no sense, and what a small tweak can do to fix it.
Spoiler: our Scum didn’t make it out unscathed.