Nova Aetas: Renaissance

This is just the beginning...
over 3 years ago – Fri, Nov 13, 2020 at 03:05:11 AM

A 23-day-long run ends today.

There is a lot of happiness for the results achieved, a lot of tiredness from a job that has consumed and a bit of sadness that as always accompanies the momentary greetings and the loss of contact with you all, in fact, this is just a short goodbye, we will take a couple of weeks to reorganize all the material and come back with new updates and news on the project. You will love what we do!
 

We would like to thank you all, from the first to the last backers, you have been fantastic and, as always, you have helped us to reach a remarkable goal, supporting us and keeping us company in every moment of the campaign.
We wanted to especially thank some of you who have worked so hard to help us achieve this success, in strictly random order, and knowing that we are surely forgetting someone but we really love you all!

Frank Calcagno, Freddy, Tibero70, M4ximus, Barbapere, DD, ZDarkOne - Plague Doctor from Venice, M C, Martin .... Thanks, guys !!

This is our second-best result and the second-best result of an Italian KS.
Next year will be full of surprises, with a novelty that has thrilled us and with a much-requested return.
But this is not the time to talk about the future, now is the time to celebrate the present.

Thanks from all the Ludus Magnus Studio team. You make us proud to serve you!

Hunt for the Draco!
over 3 years ago – Wed, Nov 11, 2020 at 10:48:55 PM

"Fatima moves silently, hidden in the shadows of the forest. Each step bringing her closer to her prey.

While an unnatural silence surrounds the slopes of Civita di Bagnoregio, the scout finds herself immersed in an unnatural fog.

Moving, guided only by her instincts, she manages to reach a rocky wall, a strange vertical fracture confronting her that looks like a gaping wound that can be glimpsed in the misty distance.

As she approaches,  she discovers wooden structures that seem to climb  to the heights inside the crack. Stairs, shelves, and wooden beams form precarious platforms loaded with various goods.

A shiver  running down her spine chills her blood into ice. Slowly she turns.

An enormous eye  appears to open out of the fog. Then a powerful and  piercing roar seems to disperse the mist in front of the  giant monster, revealing a majestic and terrifying  creature."

Today we are pleased to introduce Draco.

Finally, he has arrived  to fill the world of Nova Aetas Renaissance with terror.

This beautiful expansion was  originally planned to be an add-on, it was supposed to be the second fighter we were going to present to you, but given the success of the campaign, we decided to do a mini-game with you!

In addition to the SGs already planned, you can help Fatima reach her prey.

Starting with the fantastic $950K goal we will start the hunt together for the Draco.

How will it work?

The Draco  expansion as mentioned before, given its size and the printed material that it will bring with it (tomorrow we will reveal something more about this expansion) could only be sold as an add-on for $ 39.

With this mini-game we are offering to you, we will try to give Draco away as SGs if we reach the fantastic figure of $ 1,311,558, which represents our record, obtained with Black Rose Wars.

Don't worry, in case we fail to break the record you can have the Draco at a very advantageous price during the Pledge Manager, a price defined by how much Fatima will be able to close in on him on the map.

We know it is an ambitious goal, but considering what you have managed to do during this campaign, we believe it is achievable. You can do it, but only in 1 day!

We would also like to clarify that, as for the Gamer's and Collector's bundle, this offer is exclusive for backers who have a pledge with a reward prior to the PM, for all the others the Draco will be a paid expansion that can be purchased during the PM at its full price ($39).

We hope we will all have fun with it!

So help Fatima reach Draco, and she will help you!

NA: R Web App

We have unlocked this Web App at 900K.

Its main function is to provide an always updated rules manual, it will also provide the possibility to save the campaign and have a company record sheet.

Even the  drafting of the Enemies can be managed, as well as providing  the description of all the cards in the game.

With this Web App you can also have all NA: R Missions always at hand.  But note: this app is completely optional to play, and the game works perfectly well without it. It is just here to lend a helping hand if you so desire.

This is a web-based app, so it works on any browser (PC and mobile device), it does need an internet connection, but it doesn't need any installation or special update procedures.

Also note, we may add new Missions in the future to the app, which will keep your NA: R game always fresh.

Quick update for our polish friends: some of you are asking about the actual count for polish copies, we can tell you that at the moment there are 113 backers from Poland, but the count of copies can't be accurate, as an example consider we have two polish backers that backed about $1500 each, so just with them we need probably to consider about 20 extra copies.

Remember we will close the count for the polish copies only at the very end of the pledge manager phase, so it is possible to reach the 500 copies in polish after the campaign.

Another useful information: a guy representing a group of backers contacted us asking if it was possible to print the PDF files in a print facility in Poland, we answered that it's possible to do that, as long as the printing is not for commercial use.

We will be happy to facilitate the process if they will decide to move forward, this is just another example of what could be done.

We will be always available to help build a polish strong community!

And finally a new Weekly Game Night video! Enjoy!

See you tomorrow!

Into the darkness!
over 3 years ago – Wed, Nov 11, 2020 at 12:54:02 AM

"Exploring places buried for centuries, that's what I do! Many say I do it to plunder them, but that's not the reason ... well at least that's not the only reason.

Knowledge is what drives me! The pleasure of discovery, the feeling of being the first to visit those places for centuries, and bringing to light the vestiges of antiquity!

Of course, it's not a risk-free task. These places are not always completely uninhabited ... for this, I would need a company. Are you free tonight?"

 Luca "Skavino" the Grave Robber

Hello Heroes!

Here we are finally at the moment you've all been waiting for! We are proud to present the latest expansion of this KS campaign: Catacombs!

Catacombs take NA: R's gameplay experience to a new level by transforming it into a true Dungeon Crawler.

As you know NA: R is a tactical RPG, where the Missions are real cooperative clashes with precisely written objectives to be met in order to achieve victory.

With Catacombs the game system will be adapted to live adventures in pure dungeon crawler style, with our Heroes busy exploring sites buried for centuries and now inhabited by creepy creatures.

Catacomb will offer players a new mini secondary campaign (3 Missions), which can be undertaken when, at any point in the main campaign, the Heroes are in Rome.

You will have the opportunity to explore the Domus Aurea, the ancient home of Emperor Nero, now buried for centuries. Entering its corridors in search of riches, you will have to face Nero himself (well at least what remains of him) and his horde of undead constructs, awakened by a dark primordial force, and ready to invade the city sowing terror and destruction!

But the potential of Catacomb does not end there! Since the vestiges of the Roman Empire are found everywhere in Italy, you can throw yourself into the exploration of other catacombs in any city that has the keyword "Catacomb", and face always different dungeons created with a simple procedural system. 

The really super thing about this mode will be that you will also be able to meet other factions of Enemies within the Catacomb, representing other groups of tomb raiders, who descended into the dungeon with the same intentions as you!

Whenever you want, you can take a break from the normal NA: R Missions and spend an evening in dungeon crawler style, throwing yourself into the Catacombs in search of loot! 

Plus, Catacomb is perfect if you want to play NA: R one-shot games without worrying too much about having to keep track of the Mission for the future!

Descending into the catacombs will give you a completely different gaming experience from the base game and will reward you with special loot cards and new recipes for creating powerful special items.

But you will not be alone in facing the hordes of undead legionaries, a new Hero: Luca "Skavino" (yes! It's me!) will join your group and guide you through the maze of dungeons with his skills and taking advantage of the many relics of the past that he found in his underground forays!

A survival expert, and ever resourceful, Luca will be a very different Hero from the others and will use a special Relic Deck to help his companions or easily eliminate Enemies! Obviously, it can be used in any Mission and not just inside the Catacomb.

What are you waiting for then? Prepare ropes and torches ... the Catacombs await you!

Artbook

As is the tradition of LMS games, this fantastic 80-page hard-cover book will immerse you even further into the fantastic world of Nova Aetas Renaissance!

Leafing through its pages you can learn about the creative process of all the characters in the game starting from the preparatory sketches up to the rendering of the miniatures.

In addition to admiring fantastic artwork, you can learn about the background of the creation of NA: R, the transition from the original to the new Edition, and everything our artists have madly created between one sketch and another!

Bundles

And with the latest expansion, it's time to reveal the 2 bundles we have prepared for you.

The latter, as mentioned in yesterday's update, are real add-ons so you don't have to remove or change your pledge, but simply add their value to the cost of the Pledge you have chosen, as illustrated in the graphic below.

These Bundles are exclusive to backers who have a pledge with a reward (Magister, Renaissance, and Titan) and will not be available for late pledges.

This is a further sign of our gratitude to those who helped us take this campaign to high levels.

Finally, 2 new videos realized by Learn to Play games!

The final countdown!
over 3 years ago – Tue, Nov 10, 2020 at 12:18:09 AM

Here we are fellow adventurers,

The hands of our Horologium turn fast and the next event is already on the Mission card we are playing.

Tomorrow we will release the All-in bundles and the latest expansion of the game, along with a fantastic artbook that will pay homage to all our imagination.

How will the All-in bundles work?

Let's start by saying that there will be 2, one dedicated only to game material and the other that includes all the released add-ons.

These are bundles and not pledges, so they work as a single add-on that includes everything listed in it.

You don't have to change your pledge! You simply add the amount of the chosen bundle to your Pledge, for example if you have a Renaissance Pledge and want the all-in game package, just increase the amount of your commitment by $ 140 (the cost of the bundle).

To respect what was promised to the backers who helped us get off to a great start in the first 48H by pushing the project to fantastic numbers, and allowing all subsequent supporters to make a Pledge that is already advantageous for all the SGs we unlocked, the Mediceo will not be included in any Bundle and must be purchased separately for those without the 48H pledge.

During the PM it will then be possible to switch from one Pledge to another [include the all-in add-on] without losing the advantages acquired in the campaign.

What's next?

There are still plenty of SGs to unlock, several crossovers, two "special star guest" Missions, 2 new Heroes (yes we have one still to add with a great mechanic), new Spriggans, 2 hunts ... and the final surprise that will arrive for free to all the backers if we reach an unexpected peak ... where it lurks in waiting ... you just need to be patient to learn what it is.

That's all for today, I'll leave you with the usual spoilers. 

 Death is but a doorway, time is but a window, I'll be back.

For Onamor, death is what unites every living being, a way to cross the barrier that divides two worlds.

Pet therapy!
over 3 years ago – Mon, Nov 09, 2020 at 03:05:24 AM

Hello Heroes

We are moving towards the last days of this campaign but there are still many elements to analyze for   NA: R, and today we will focus on our little animal companions, the Pets!

These small but useful companions can be purchased in the shops during the City Phase and each Hero will be able to take one with them during a Mission. 

Each Pet will have a purchase cost and a maintenance cost that must be paid every time the players conduct a City Phase, in order not to let the pet escape.

The pets will be equipped with a special "half-moon" base (now a classic of LMS games) that will allow them to be "hooked" to the base of their owner.

Each Pet will be equipped with a double-sided card, where you will find the pet's abilities when it is linked to its Master (Guard stance) on one side, and the pet's ability when it detaches from its master to roam free on the field (Attack stance).

When a pet is on Guard, he and his Hero will behave as a single model, and will typically add a passive ability to his master. In the Attack version, on the other hand, it will perform a special attack, or it can move individually by spending its master's AP.

In both versions, a pet will be able to be useful to its Hero, but it will also have to be treated well so as not to let it escape.

In fact, a Pet will be able to flee from its master if its upkeep is not paid in the City Phases (after all, it must eat), or if the Hero it is connected to will be KO at the end of a Mission! 

But don't worry, even if a pet escapes youcan always buy it back! However, in no case will it be possible to have 2 Pets of the same type on the battlefield at the same time, since each of them is unique (Eracleto is even more so since he is Agorix's personal pet).

What do you think? Are you also looking forward to training your little animal companion?

That's all for today, but as we always greet you with a little spoiler about the things we will see in the last days of the campaign!

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