Oblivion (role-playing game)

Oblivion is a 1996 tabletop game published by White Wolf Publishing.

Oblivion is a game in which a LARP supplement adapts Wraith: The Oblivion into the Mind's Eye Theatre system. Some elements of the source material, like incorporeality and supernatural powers (arcanoi), are difficult to portray convincingly in LARP form, often requiring workarounds or gamemaster-only mechanics. The rulebook offers practical advice for newcomers.^[1]

Adam Tinworth reviewed Oblivion for Arcane magazine, rating it a 5 out of 10 overall, and stated that "While there is little to quibble with in the execution of the game the writing is top notch, the art is evocative and plenty of practical guidance is given for the novice - the basic premise is what undermines it. The world of Wraith just does not translate easily to a live-action setting. While a really experienced group could probably carry it off successfully, too many compromises and fudges have to be made. There's potential in here, and much that's usable. But in the end, the level of work placed on the referees to make this in any way an enjoyable, realistic experience for any sized group may prove unsustainable."^[1]