Nova Aetas is a co-operative board game inspired by tactical RPGs, mixing an innovative system of player activation and an original AI.
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over 8 years ago
– Tue, Jul 18, 2017 at 11:54:56 PM
Hi everyone,
first of all, we apologise for our absence on Kickstarter lately, but unfortunately a problem placed us out of action for a good couple of weeks.
A few thugs paid us a visit at the studio a couple of weeks ago after the Kickstarter campaign to steal our computers and a TV, but the most damage was inflicted on the window they used to get in and the security door they used to get out.
This forced us to make a quick transfer to another office (although I must admit the new one is much nicer) and a subsequent loss of time while we were waiting to get our new PCs, electricity and a phone line.
We’re still looking over all the files, but it looks like we may have saved everything.
Unfortunately these things happen to those who hang out with Scums, Thieves and bandits all day long :)
To prove to you that we haven't been discouraged, we're serving up some juicy news on the Nova Aetas expansion: Under Siege. We're breaking the silence to unveil one of the two new groups you'll meet during this epic campaign, which will drag you into the heart of the battle during the terrible and bloody siege, written into the history books as the Sack of Rome. The brutal Lansquenete led by Georg Von Frundsberg are determined to bring the papacy to its knees once and for all.
Will you play the part of the saviors of Rome or wear the black hood of the executioners?
It is with great pleasure that we introduce the second Hero created through a collaboration between LMS and one of the NA Backers: Warren Tusk.
The Cabbalist is a new supporting character, a worthy substitution for the Novice within the group. The Cabbalist also uses a new type of supernatural skill, Rituals. The Rituals work in the same way as spells, but always require a sacrifice by the Cabbalist. Lots more information about this new hero can be found in the much-anticipated fourth edition of Ashes, which will be released this week.
Here a few spoilers about what you can expect:
Insight into the artificial intelligence, a presentation of our new project, "Black Rose Wars" and the final chapter of the first Nova Aetas bonus campaign.
To download the last number of Ashes and the most updated version of all Nova Aetas Rulebooks follow this new link:
We’re looking for valid helpers for Essen Spiel 2017, where we’ll be bringing a demo of the game (in addition to the Sine Tempore and Black Rose Wars demos). If there any locals out there or if anyone is planning on visiting the show, please contact us with details of the days and times when you're available.
We’ll supply you with some free materials (Nova Aetas) or vouchers that you can spend on the Pledge Manager or our online store.
This issue also includes the conclusion to the bonus mini campaign of 4 missions.
Moreover, you’ll find various articles that will shed light on the background of our games and give an insight into upcoming games.
As always, we look forward to your feedback so we can keep growing and improving.
Finally, we conclude this update with our usual spoiler: the valiant take on the Lansquenete... but more on them in the next update
A defender of Rome
New enemies!
Stay tuned!
Nova Aetas feedback
almost 9 years ago
– Tue, Jun 20, 2017 at 09:28:16 PM
Hi everyone,
here we are, back again after a short break. So to say... in reality we’ve been busily planning all the works ahead of us.
Those of you who have known us since the first projects of Nova Aetas will be aware that we’ve done some major editing of the rulebook and plotbook. This is a job that will continue until halfway through August, before we go to print for the second wave.
Nova Aetas was an excellent test bench for us and really helped us to understand both our strong points and our limits.
We know that the game and its mechanics are worthy, smooth and functional. Now we also know the importance of having a professional editor.
Unfortunately the financial limitations of Nova Aetas meant we had to do everything in-house.
Like I already said, with the second wave you’ll also receive the new version of the rulebook and plotbook, plus some of the cards that were incorrectly printed in the first wave.
A little on the late side, the fourth issue of Ashes will be released this month, featuring the conclusive mission of the Nova Aetas mini campaign.
As usual:
...is an epic class ;)
Stay tuned!
Support for our Heroes!
almost 9 years ago
– Mon, Jun 05, 2017 at 12:07:54 AM
We made it guys! Nova Aetas is on its way to your homes and the fun has only just begun!
We have prepared a number of different initiatives to support you during the game.
Just like any game with lots of rules, very different situations can be created and you may find yourselves faced with doubtful scenarios. For this reason, until we open the official forum for rules support, we have opened two topics in the Rules section of Nova Aetas on BGG.
In this other topic, you can notify us of any errors and inconsistencies that will be corrected using the Living Rulebook, which as you know will be continuously updated also thanks to your feedback.
But it doesn't end here.
During this months of waiting, we haven’t been sitting on our hands and have continued our play tests. Thanks to the results of these stress tests, we have made various improvements to our game, mainly in the Plot book, which can be downloaded from our website in its most up to date version.
Following are the best changes:
- Various missions will be more clearly explained
- Typo corrections
- More space dedicated to the narrative Finals
Thanks to your support and continuous feedback, which we will receive in the next few months, and with the possibility for a second shipment already in the programme, all ourbackers will receive an updated copy of the Plot book free with the second Wave.
Unfortunately, we need to clarify two misprints that we noticed only once we had received our copy. The errors are:
- The Avatar card, where the effect has been left in Italian
- The 3 “Bite” cards of the Honey hunt, where one of the two attack strings is missing.
Both of these cards are already available in their correct form in the download section of our website and obviously, these two will be resent with the 2nd Wave.
We hope you appreciate these initiatives and that you have fun playing Nova Aetas!!
Stay tuned!
LMS
The ships are arriving... but one (space)ship is just taking off
almost 9 years ago
– Tue, May 16, 2017 at 11:47:07 PM
Welcome Backers!
The ships are on their way without delay and we are pleased to inform you that the ship carrying the Australian copies of Nova Aetas has reached the port of Sydney! It’s not long now till you get your hands on the boxes, and we’ll be the first to celebrate!
But today is a special day for another important reason!
In fact, as many of you are aware, today LMS has launched its second project on Kickstarter:
Sine Tempore contents
SINE TEMPORE – THE LAST HOPE
This new game, complete with fantastic materials and miniatures that will take your breath away, will sit alongside Nova Aetas in the universe created by LMS.
Set in the millenniums before Nova Aetas, Sine Tempore will transport you on-board the GENESIS, a terraforming spaceship, in a journey in search of new worlds to colonise. Those of you who are passionate about the Nova Aetas setting will rediscover species and objects immersed in a sci-fi setting, and many of the mysteries of Nova Aetas will be unveiled (what is the Blood of Gaea? ahem ahem).
But for those who were the first to trust in us, the surprises don't end here.
To thank you for your support and patience, all Nova Aetas backers* that participate in the Sine Tempore campaign will receive a bonus of 10 dollars to spend when the Sine Tempore Pledge Manager opens!!!
We hope you appreciate this small gift and hope to see you on-board the Genesis for this new fantastic adventure!
The spaceship is taking off... don’t be late!
LMS
*this offer is also valid for all those who purchased a late pledge.
As long as the boat goes...
almost 9 years ago
– Tue, May 09, 2017 at 11:04:36 PM
Hi everyone,
we’re just about there... the ships are on their way and by the end of the month, Nova Aetas should be in your hands.
We had posted the links to the ships in our Kickstarter comments, but for those who didn’t see them, we’ve reposted them here:
The ship headed to Germany is carrying all the European shipments, while the one headed to North America is carrying all those for the rest of the world.
Our partner, Ship Naked, has informed us that it will take one - two weeks to complete deliveries once the ships reach port.
Nova Aetas
In the wait to get your hands on the game, we will continue to talk about the second wave of material.
This time, we introduce you to Mater Ignis:
This expansion will have you come up against one of the largest monsters in Nova Aetas. Just like all the secondary hunt missions, Mater Ignis too can be drawn by visiting the merchant during a city break. The difference between a classic hunt mission and the Mater Ignis mission, is that the latter is developed across 3 different interconnected scenarios, which need to be played out one after the other in order to return to the city (but if it gets too hard, you can always decide to abandon the campaign).
Sorry for the Italian text :)
During this mini campaign, in addition to the Mother, you’ll also come up against her brood and can make the most of a new Hero, the Hunter.
During play, the baby animals always follow their own AI, but are strongly influenced by the action cards drawn by their mother.
Each mission will allow you to collect exclusive materials to build new objects, particularly suited to “hot” environments, and which can be used by all Heroes in any campaign.
The Hunter is a very special Hero. He lives in harmony with nature and has various abilities that help him get through certain situations, for example he can “move stealthily”, allowing him to roll 2 extra dice when performing a Stealth action, at no extra cost. Or the “Taming” skill, allowing him to recover a pet - where available - with a simple roll without needing to draw the card. This skill also allows him to have 2 pets in play at the same time.
Even his equipment is very particular, a hunting rifle, traps and leather armour: The hunting rifle has a scope that allows him to take aim prior to firing, while the traps allow him to use exclusive cards that may potentially be very powerful, but also very annoying for his companions.
The Hunter can specialise as a “Beast Master”, which focuses on the use of pets, or as a “Waywatcher”, which exploits the ability to position traps, even acquiring new ones.
In June we will show you the sketch for the gift miniature contest and we will send you a survey to choose the winner.
By the end of the month, you’ll find the fourth edition of Ashes, which will include the final mission for the adventures of Vincenzo, Valerio, Rebecca and Sofia. For the first time, our Heroes will meet Pasquino Corso, a Captain of Fortune (you will receive an exclusive card, which can be downloaded only in this edition, and which will use the Mercenary Captain miniature).
And finally, we remind you that on 16th May, the KS campaign for Sine Tempore kicks off!
Keep following us and keep an eye out for the project draft page, which we’ll publish here:
