Nova Aetas: Renaissance

Wave 2 Pre-Order!
over 1 year ago – Fri, Jul 19, 2024 at 04:20:52 AM

Hello guys!

We are back with an event that many of you have been waiting for: the opening of the pre-order for all Nova Aetas Renaissance Wave 2 material!

Compared to what we told you in the last update, we decided to postpone this event by about a month so as not to have it overlap with the opening of Requiem's Pledge Manager and Blood's Gamefound campaign, but now we are here to tell you how this last chance to buy Wave 2 expansions at KS campaign prices will work, and that it will also bring you some really tasty new features!

But first, a quick update on the status of Wave 1 shipments in French, German, and Spanish.

Fulfillment Europe informs us that the shipments are 95% complete and will be completed shortly. As for North American backers who ordered their pledge in one of these 3 languages, due to the very small amount of goods to ship, we had to combine this shipment with that of The Breach, which is currently on its way and whose ETA in NA is set for mid-August.

Wave 2 Pre-Order

As anticipated at the beginning of the update, through our Pledge Manager platform you will be able to pre-order all wave 2 add-ons!

If during NAR's Pledge Manager run on Backerkit you had already purchased one or more of the wave 2 add-ons, you will be able to add new ones and maximize the shipping fees you have already paid. What does "optimize" mean? let's look at a few examples:

Example 1: If you have already ordered all 3 Wave 2 expansions and added the new "Pope & Doge" expansion, you won't have to pay shipping charges.

Example 2: If you have already ordered Vesuvio and now want to add Under Siege and Catacombs, you won't have to pay shipping charges.

So even if you make several purchases, you won't have to worry too much about shipping costs, which will always be very convenient!

In the next few hours, we will send an email to each backer with a recap of the Wave 2 add-ons they have already purchased. You can then log onto our Pledge Manager using the email address you used for the Kickstarter and decide which purchases to make!

On the other hand, if you haven't currently purchased any of the 3 expansions that make up wave 2 (Vesuvio, Under Siege, and Catacombs), you can go to our Pledge Manager and pre-order everything you want while taking advantage of super low prices!

But that's not all! Given the success of NAR, we have decided to enrich wave 2 with some new add-ons, both game-related and cosmetics. Let's check out these new add-ons right away!

Pope & Doge

So many of you asked us for their miniatures, and we finally decided to oblige! This expansion finally adds the two amazing miniatures of the two main Antagonists of the League of Cambrai campaign, but it doesn't end there! Inside you will find everything you need to play two Alternative Final Missions. These two long and intense Missions will bring you new exciting battles by letting you discover never-before-seen details of the main storyline and 4 new Endings! 

Finally, both miniatures can be included in any mission requiring Enemy Drafts thanks to two new Enemy cards: The Bishop for Rome and the Patrician for Venice! Let the final confrontation begin!

Playmat

The fact that we love playmats is no longer a secret, and we didn't think it was fair that NAR of all games still didn't have one... but luckily this gap is about to be filled!

NAR's playmat features a beautifully illustrated side, with an impressive map of the Italian peninsula, drawn and colored by hand by Moreno Paissan. The map will perfectly replace the one included in the Core Box to manage your Travel Phases even more immersively. The other side displays images of NAR's protagonists and antagonists on the corners, leaving the center of the playmat free for use with any game!

Ashes #6, #7, #8 and #9

Did you miss one or more issues of our Ashes magazine that contained miniatures and game materials for Nova Aetas? Fear not, you can now purchase the four issues of Ashes with materials for NAR individually! After receiving many requests from you, we decided to include this option into this Pledge Manager, hope it will help to complete your collections!

Deck Holders & Bowls

You will also be able to purchase some of our most beloved cosmetics, such as the very useful wooden Bowls to keep your tokens and acrylic cubes neatly organized, and the brand new Deck Holders for standard-size cards, in which you can place Enemy Cards, Event cards, and Exploration Mission cards! Deck Holders for mini cards are also available again!

Dice Set

After selling out with the first wave, we decided to reprint them to give everyone a chance to have them. Each set contains 8 dice of one color, very useful to give all players their own set during a game! This may be the last chance to buy them, don't miss it!

These are the new features, but let's not forget also everything that already makes up Wave 2 with a quick recap!

Vesuvio

A new campaign continuing the story of your mercenary company consisting of 10 new missions! On the slopes of the volcano, mysterious and monstrous forces are preparing to unleash an unparalleled catastrophe. Will you be ready to stop the Cyclopes and their King Vesuvio?

Under Siege

Experience the siege of Rome as a protagonist with a fast-paced 12-mission campaign that closes the History of your mercenary company. Fight against starvation and the imperial army laying siege to the Eternal City using more than just ordinary soldiers! Brynhldr the Lancer is the new hero who will help you in this epic undertaking!

Catacombs

Magister Carnis has awakened nightmarish creatures in the depths of the catacombs beneath Italy's major cities; it will be up to you to clean them out and make the best haul possible!

Catacombs transforms Nova Aetas Renaissance into a full-fledged Dungeon Crawler, with a new type of Side Missions: the Catacomb Expeditions, to be played between campaign Missions! Undead and other nightmarish creatures will try to drive you from their realm, but you can count on new Hero: Luca the Graverobber, a rogue with a passion for discovery and knowledge! Also includes a 3-mission mini side-campaign that will guide you to discover the secrets of the Domus Aurea and its stout owner!

Conversion Kit

A kit dedicated to the lucky owners of Nova Aetas, the first LMS game released in 2016. This kit allows a large number of the old miniatures to be used in Nova Aetas Renaissance as well!

Artbook

A valuable volume that will take you into the world of NAR with lots of illustrations, preparatory sketches, and stories to go deeper into the background. A must-have for anyone who wants to learn more about the background of NAR!

In short, this is a whole bunch of news and an opportunity not to be missed if now that you have tried NAR and liked it, you want to continue your journey into its fascinating world!

Here is a list of useful information about this opportunity:

• The Wave 2 Pledge Manager will remain open until September/October 2024.
• For all Expansions, you will be able to choose the language of your choice: EN, FR, GE, SPA, IT.
• Ashes issues are available in English only.
• All materials will be shipped together, regardless of the language you choose.
• All materials will be ready for shipment by ship between late 2024 and early 2025.

We hope that this initiative will delight all those who have played and enjoyed NAR over the past few months and who would like another chance to catch up on the material they had previously missed!

That's all for today, see you at the end of August with a new update dedicated to Wave 2.

Happy Summer!

Shipping Update and....First Wave #2 preview!
almost 2 years ago – Fri, May 17, 2024 at 09:11:18 AM

Hello, guys! 

We begin this rich update with news regarding the French, German, and Spanish language versions of Wave #1 of NAR!

The ship has unloaded its precious cargo without any particular delays from the ETA we were told. The cargo has now cleared customs and next week Fulfillment Europe will begin receiving the containers to start the fulfillment.

We know that we have asked for a lot of patience from you, but now there is little time left and all backers will be able to enjoy Wave #1.

As for Wave #2, we are working passionately to ensure that the new stuff gets into your hands while maintaining and even improving on the quality shown in Wave #1 with tons of new amazing content. We intend to have it on ships by the end of 2024, but given the many factors that can intervene, we want to be cautious in giving you exact dates. As always, we will keep you updated on all developments.

If you enjoyed Wave #1, you will be excited about the new things that will come with Wave #2! Just to give you an example, the 3 expansions together reach many missions almost equal to that of Wave #1, and Catacomb will transform NAR into a true Dungeon Crawler, basically a game within the game! So we are happy to give good news to those of you who did not get all of the expansions that make up Wave #2 and want to complete the collection after trying the game with Wave #1.

In June, you will be able to order all of the Wave #2 material on our Pledge Manager platform by placing new orders, or if you already have Wave #2 material in your order, to add the expansions you missed during the Pledge Manager for this campaign.

In the next update, we will give you all the details on how to take advantage of this "last minute" chance to get all the NAR expansions at a "Late Pledge" price!

In light of this fantastic opportunity, it's time to reveal the contents of the expansions, starting with the most... steamy!

Vesuvio

Picking up shortly after the events of the League of Cambrai in the core box set, this expansion features a new campaign of 10 Missions with 3 different endings! In addition to a compelling new story, many new features are waiting for you!

Let's start with Mastro Peio! The most famous blacksmith of the Renaissance will be at your side during this adventure. He won't be taking part in combat, but he will be enriching the Rest Phase by providing your party with a new Shop filled with a variety of new Formulae! Specifically, Peio stole the art of engraving from the Cyclops and will be able to craft special equipment for you that can be engraved with one or more Glyphs.

This new feature further enhances NAR's already deep crafting system and opens up new possibilities for hero customization, allowing you to create your equipment based on the build you are playing!

This will take some effort. Glyphs will also need to be crafted, and you will need a new type of Reagent: the Lava Lapis. All of Vesuvio's enemies will be able to provide you with this new Reagent. But don't be fooled, the new Forge faction will give you a run for your money!

The Forge is definitely the most diverse of the enemy factions and will be able to field creepy fire-deformed cultists, beasts from hellfire, and of course, the mighty Cyclopes led by their King Vesuvio against you. Some of these enemies have new Skills and will also take advantage of the deadly new Asphyxiation rule.

Fighting in the sulfurous fumes of a volcano is not exactly healthy, and in fact, your heroes will accumulate a new type of token called "Asphyxiation" due to certain squares on the new tiles or by the skills of some enemies. Heroes will have to be careful not to accumulate too many of these tokens or they will become "Exhausted," a new condition that leaves them helpless and at the mercy of enemies.

Fortunately, some of the new equipment, such as the very useful water-filled Goatskin, will help you deal with this new threat!

As for the plot of the campaign, we don't want to give away any spoilers, but we can tell you that if you like challenging combat, you'll have a lot to enjoy! 

On the other hand, if you love the interaction system of NAR, Vesuvio introduces a new type of Mission Card called Landscape Cards. These cards show all the elements on the tile where the hero is, from their perspective, giving you focus points that you can first observe from afar, and then decide whether to interact with them. Think of them as even more interactive Location Cards than the ones in the core game!

In addition to the new tiles, the maps for the new missions also feature a number of spectacular new scenic elements, such as the Obelisk, the Forge, and Ruined Buildings decorated with beautiful Roman frescoes that will transport you to the ruins of buried Pompeii. And yes, you may use all these new scenic elements in any Exploration Mission too!

What do you think? Have we aroused your curiosity? And remember that Vesuvio is the "lightest" of the three Wave #2 expansions!

That's it for today! See you in June with a new Wave #2 update focused on Undersiege!

March Shipment Update
about 2 years ago – Fri, Mar 15, 2024 at 10:14:20 AM

Hello, guys!

An important update for backers who have chosen the GER, FRE, and ESP versions of Nova Aetas Renaissance!

As we informed you in the last update, the production of Wave 1 in all three languages has been completed since the end of January, and we share with you photos of the boxes ready for shipping.

The good news is that despite the post-Chinese New Year rush, aggravated by the still ongoing crisis for the Red Sea routes, we managed to find a solution with our shipping partner. 

We just got the OK today, and the material is expected to leave China on March 23rd. The duration of the voyage is estimated at 37 days, plus an additional 2/3 weeks due to the longer route to avoid the Red Sea passage.

We can therefore estimate that the ship will arrive at the port of Bremerhaven in Germany between May 10 and 20. The name of the ship still needs to be confirmed, as soon as we have all the final confirmations we will post it in the comments below.

That's all for today, we can expect that in the next update, we will start talking about Wave 2 and we can assure you that there will be amazing news for all Nova Aetas fans!

In the meantime, keep telling us about your adventures and if you want to continue supporting Nova Aetas Renaissance, you can do so by leaving your vote and review on the BoardGameGeek page dedicated to our game!

Before we say goodbye, we would like to remind you of an important date.

After more than a year since the last major crowdfunding project, Ludus Magnus Studio is back on Kickstarter with a new game: Requiem - Downfall of Magic!

Requiem: Downfall of Magic is a 1-4 player narrative campaign game where you will face unique quests and fearsome creatures. Requiem is a new chapter in the saga of the Nova Aetas Chronicles. Set between the exploits of Nova Aetas Renaissance and the events of Black Rose Wars: Rebirth, Requiem will take you on new adventures that will forever impact the world of Nova Aetas Chronicles and let you discover new details in the stories of some of the most famous characters in our setting!

The campaign will launch on Kickstarter on March 19th and all NAR fans will have the chance to get a new expansion for free: Istvan!

Istvan is a crossover expansion for Requiem, Rebirth, and Nova Aetas Renaissance. The grim mage Istvan will then be playable as a new hero in NAR, ready to be used in any campaign!

How can I get Istvan for free? It's very simple: Fill out the form on the Requiem page of our website and Follow this project on Kickstarter.
If you decide to support the Requiem campaign with "The Order" pledge, the Istvan expansion will be added to your pledge for free!

But the Requiem: Downfall of Magic campaign has more surprises in store for all Nova Aetas Renaissance fans... we look forward to seeing you all at the March 19th launch here on Kickstarter!

See you soon with the next update

January Shipment update!
about 2 years ago – Wed, Jan 24, 2024 at 09:56:04 AM

Hello guys!

The ENG and ITA Wave 1 fulfillment is now complete, and many of you are already off exploring the mysterious world of Nova Aetas!

If you chose the ITA or ENG language pledge and have not yet received your full Wave 1, please CONTACT US as soon as possible and we will help you resolve the issue!

This update will therefore be dedicated to informing backers waiting for GER, FR, and ESP language pledges about the status of their fulfillment.

The production of all material is finished! We are ready to put everything on a ship to be shipped to Europe.

Unfortunately, this is not a happy time for sea transportation. In addition to the approach of the Chinese New Year, which as always brings some difficulties with the availability of containers and higher prices, something we had budgeted for anyway, there is unfortunately the crisis that has been affecting the Red Sea and the passage of ships through the Suez Canal for about a month now.

As you know, since the end of December, shipping companies have started to avoid the Suez Canal route for security reasons. Ships from China are now sailing around the African continent to reach Europe. This situation has had an immediate impact on transit times and a significant increase in container prices, now compounded by the Chinese New Year.

Until yesterday, we were looking for alternative solutions to avoid further delays, including evaluating rail transport, but both DHL and other suppliers we have consulted confirm that the situation is complicated at the moment and there are no valid alternatives.

The pricing situation is expected to improve after the Chinese New Year. In the meantime, we also hope that the crisis in Yemen will be resolved positively so that we can resume shipments on normal routes. We hope to be able to ship all of the remaining NAR material in the second half of February.

We regret this additional wait for our French, German, and Spanish backers, but on the bright side, they can now have confirmation that NAR has not disappointed the expectations of those who believed in this project.

The Italian and English backers have already started their adventures in the world of NAR, and the feedback we have received, which you can find on social media and related sites, has been great, which makes us very happy! We have invested a lot in this game, not only in terms of money, and to see players so passionate about NAR (even with criticism, always welcomed) makes us very proud!

We've collected a few photos that we've received and comments from players, hoping that those who are still waiting will be reassured that you will receive a great product!

That's all for today, see you in the next update!

December Production & Shipment Update
over 2 years ago – Fri, Dec 22, 2023 at 09:17:00 AM

UPDATE CONTENTS:

•  GER/FRA/ESP Wave 1 Production 
•  ENG/ITA Wave 1 Shipments
   

Hello Guys!

The adventures in the world of NAR have begun, English and Italian backers have tried the game and the first feedback has been very positive, which we are very happy about!

For German, French, Spanish, and Polish backers the wait is also coming to an end. The translated print materials are currently in press, and the factory is working to complete production by the second half of January. This is to enable us to try to get the goods on the ships before the Chinese New Year.

As for ENG/ITA material shipments, here is a quick report:

Europe, UK, South America: Fulfillment Europe completed shipments. 

North America, Canada: Fulfillment is near to completion. 

Oceania: Fulfillment completed. 

Asia, Middle East: Fulfillment completed.

As always for any problem with your order, please email our SUPPORT CENTER!

Meanwhile, Spurchia, the funny Spriggan intent on snatching Santa's place, is haunting many of your e-mails these days with his advent calendar, giving away material for our games every day! In case you missed it, here you can download the rules and P&P material to play a special Hunt Mission, facing Spurchia and trying to save Christmas!

We would like to emphasize that our love for NAR will not end with the delivery of this project. In addition to the finalization and delivery of the Wave 2 expansions, we will continue to release downloadable material to update and expand the fantastic world of NAR! If you would like to stay up-to-date on our initiatives and get new P&P game content, please subscribe to our Newsletter by going to our Homepage and scrolling to the bottom of the page!

That's all for today! the entire LMS staff wishes you all happy holidays and a happy 2024!