Nova Aetas: Dark Renaissance Tactical Game

A project in Riverside, CA by Ludus Magnus Studio LLC
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Nova Aetas is a co-operative board game inspired by tactical RPGs, mixing an innovative system of player activation and an original AI.
Backers: 1125
Average Pledge Per Backer: $151

Funded: $170,118 of $40,000
Dates: Jan 7th -> Jan 30th (24 days)
Project By: Ludus Magnus Studio LLC
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Latest News

3 Upcoming Board Games - Renaissance, Asteroids... and Lots of Hype

October 8th - via: kick.agency
The newest installment in the Nova Aetas franchise is almost here! Renaissance is based on the original game from 2016 but expands on its ideas and changes some of the concepts by many degrees. Mission Catastrophe, a 2-6 player game, takes place in a spaceship. A certain asteroid was supposed to be a stage for a mining mission but something went wrong and now the fiery rock is heading towards you. (Read More)

Are we awake... or are we dreaming?

January 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear friends, there's no way of describing what we're feeling right now.  All this has been made possible thanks to you, our supporters, and we can't thank you enough! We thank you for the support and trust you have so graciously given us, for... (Read More)

The final challenge

January 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Red eyes are scrutinising you with curiosity, hissing words roll off the humongous forked tongue... you're mine!  Its tail cuts through the air as if gone mad as its huge wings lift the monster off the ground, an enormous Dragon stands before you.... (Read More)

GOLD, GOLD, GOLD

January 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Even the two new epic classes are now available, and you’ll need all their help for the next challenge that awaits you! Fill you sacks with treasure, because if you manage to conquer the beast before you, you’ll be rich!!!  We’ve reached the... (Read More)

…a brush is more dangerous than a sword…

January 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Now that a piece of spectacular Italian art is in your homes, we can focus on our next objective, the two new epic classes. The two new epic classes are the Scourge (plague doctor, great sword), a soldier that has survived every type of wound and... (Read More)

Sisters... called to battle!!!

January 30th - via: kickstarter.com
These Junoesque women will have even the bravest warriors working up a sweat.   Even Rome can now make the most of all its units. The sleeves in the Pandora's Box reflect some of the best Italian art to come out of that era; painters such as Da... (Read More)

Assault!!!

January 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Now you're in the game, you have to keep playing, with the tower!   A strange mission awaits you, something a little odd that will definitely have your head spinning. In the meantime, in the PvP mission you'll be called upon to compete for this... (Read More)

Get ready for the siege!

January 30th - via: kickstarter.com
We’ll be honest, we weren’t sure up until the last minute whether to release this expansion or not; for us it’s the icing on the cake and we had planned to use it in the future to launch a new campaign on Kickstarter. But your enthusiasm truly... (Read More)

Lothar Basler is here for you!

January 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Great work, another fantastic travel companion will share part of the road with you.   Three new missions, created by author Marco Davide himself, will set the scene for the arrival of this charismatic character. A huge tower stands before you,... (Read More)

Everyone against everyone!

January 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Well done! Another SG disintegrated and this one's full of the good stuff!  You'll get your hands on the rules, the Arena and all the character cards to play the PVP version of the Nova Aetas rules, and not just a boring old downloadable version,... (Read More)

Meet Lothar Basler!

January 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Ludus Magnus Studio is proud to present our new guest who has just arrived in the world of Nova Aetas, Lothar Basler!  Brought to life by Marco Davide, a renowned Italian fantasy author, he is the absolute protagonist of a best selling trilogy in... (Read More)

Now you're Epic!!!

January 29th - via: kickstarter.com
The race continues! You begged us for them and now they're yours! The first two epic classes of Nova Aetas.  Two of your characters can now rise to a new level of mastery to confront new and even more dangerous challenges! The two new epic classes... (Read More)

Pandoraaaaaa!

January 29th - via: kickstarter.com
The campaign is going so fast that I'm struggling to keep up! Well done to all of you, even Pandora's box will finish up on your shelves. The next objective are the two epic classes, the knight templar and the necromancer with their powerful... (Read More)

Run while you can!

January 29th - via: kickstarter.com
It's going to be tough finding an escape route now between the Fauns led by Alabastro, and the Beasts of Obsidian guarding the slopes of the volcano.  Run while you can! The next SG will offer a fantastic box to contain all the locked SGs and even... (Read More)

Straight to the big target!!!

January 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Now that even this mini-campaign is yours, we can head straight for the major target, although we’re hoping it's not the last one! Alabastro brings with him a mission that will introduce him to the world of Nova Aetas.  This cruel character has... (Read More)

Your enemies must now fear the Cabala.

January 28th - via: kickstarter.com
The Cabalist has joined your group of heroes… your free company just got even more powerful. This hero is hiding unimaginable secrets in his book... just what is he capable of? One of you will be lucky enough to help us develop this character, in... (Read More)

Double Trouble!!!

January 27th - via: kickstarter.com
We've made it! We've entered the final stage of our (and your) campaign! Thanks to your efforts, the custom dice for the core box of our game are on their way. For us, this is a huge result given that its something we've wanted since the... (Read More)

The eyes of the tiger!

January 26th - via: kickstarter.com
You are in 750 !!! ...a real siege.  The Tiger (Caterina) throws herself into your arms ...be careful, she might bite! Defence against Venice (WIKI). After having returned to Forlì in order to make preparations for the defense of her states,... (Read More)

Fleeeeeeeee! the Manticora is here!!!

January 26th - via: kickstarter.com
And ain't that the truth! The 100K goal has been reached and the manticore is tamed and ready for you! We must congratulate you for this outstanding result, and we thank you once again for everything you're doing for Nova Aetas and Ludus Magnus... (Read More)

Destiny opens up new paths!

January 25th - via: kickstarter.com
 We've reached the last SG before the big 100K, and destiny has opened up a new door with the new final of the main Nova Aetas campaign!  A new final and 3 new adventures are waiting for your heroes, increasing both the length and the number of... (Read More)

Achievements

January 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Today we'd like to do a recap of our achievements. As you will have seen on the home page, you've successfully unlocked an impressive 3 social SGs, guaranteeing you the possibility to play a versus version on a dedicated game board, and a new... (Read More)

It's a trap!!!

January 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
The campaign is continuing at full throttle and another SG is in your hands.  With the new rules on traps, the Nova Aetas battlefields will be even more fatal... but if you manage to obtain the projects to build them, things will start to get ugly... (Read More)

Character development

January 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi there Backers! In this update, we'll give you a better glimpse of the character development system. As we've said, we have dedicated a lot of attention to this particular aspect in an effort to personalise your hero as much as possible, creating... (Read More)

Destiny is in the stars!

January 21st - via: kickstarter.com
The stars have been guiding you and even this SG has been successfully reached!  Now your characters can rely on the help of their protective constellations, guiding them along the road to unique bonuses! Above all when you find yourselves in the... (Read More)

The final challenge has begun!

January 20th - via: kickstarter.com
The moment has come Backers, the final challenge between the Pope of Rome and the Doge of Venice is about to begin, and you will be the protagonists of this historical encounter!   WIP We're proud to present the first Nova Aetas Duel pack! ($20 -... (Read More)

Assassins from the lagoon!

January 19th - via: kickstarter.com
We've reached $88,000! The Venetian Assassins have been added to your collection of miniatures and are set on making your life hell!  These lethal melee warriors will attack you unexpectedly, isolating the weakest members of the group to then... (Read More)

STAMPEEEEEDEEEEE!!!!!!

January 18th - via: kickstarter.com
It was in the air, so it's not really a surprise. It's finally here... Stampeeeedeeee!!!! The manticore is on the horizon. But the real surprise from LMS is that it will be a free SG! That's right, once we reach the $100,000 mark, the manticore will... (Read More)

Poll !!!

January 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone The campaign is going fantastically well and the $100,000 goal is fast approaching. We have a few different things in store, but we'd like to know what you'd prefer to see once we reach this fantastic goal.  Let the voting begin on... (Read More)

The Ancients have called

January 17th - via: kickstarter.com
The new exclusive mini-campaign, "The witness of the ancient" will truly test your abilities with a series of 6 missions leading you to discover one of the missing pieces of Nova Aetas’ mysterious past.  You will accompany Letorio, a mysterious... (Read More)

Bacooooooon!!!

January 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Excellent work guys! Beyond all our expectations, we're not even halfway through the campaign and we've already unlocked 12 SGs and 2 social SGs!  Now that the Pigmen have been reunited with their owner Circe, there's no choice but to steer clear of... (Read More)

About gameplay, head cultist, dice...and roar!

January 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Today we're giving our Nova Aetas enthusiasts a quick summary of everything that's changed over the last 8 months. The game boards - originally there was only one rectangular board divided into squares, whereas now it has been split to allow an... (Read More)

11th SG unlocked!!!

January 14th - via: kickstarter.com
There are no words...11 unlocked SG! The dice are already on the table, they roll, 2, I lost again! Nothing's going right for me tonight, but I still have a few time coins left with which to get even. They'll never get my money without a battle of... (Read More)

Winter has arrived!

January 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone So things were pretty calm today, but nothing we weren't expecting.  A slow-down is normal in the middle of any project. A week since the launch, we're happy to say that we are truly satisfied with how far we've come; that's not to say... (Read More)

Delicious

January 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Super-fast... just like these gracious little animals at your heels. Now that even the pets are yours, it's time to look ahead, Giovanni del Nord is tired of waiting for you and his great big dog is not happy. As you follow this new pair of friends,... (Read More)

Big Update!!!

January 11th - via: kickstarter.com
As promised, today we unveil a small surprise, a gift that we decided to offer you after reading your requests. Unfortunately, we're not able to reduce the cost of Mater Ignis, the number of copies is truly limited, but we can offer you Salimero, the... (Read More)

Circe, Formula and... PET!

January 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Excellent work Backers! Circe joins the party!  And with her, new adventures, new enemies like the 3 pigmen that never lose sight of her, and new formulas to empower your characters! But we don't want to stop here, if we reach $ 68,000 we'll unlock... (Read More)

Glory or Bacon!!

January 10th - via: kickstarter.com
So you reached the inn and now there's a new mission for you: Circe, the Enchantress in her cave! Once we reach $ 65,000 we'll be able to produce the Circe miniature and all her associated materials, and there’s a lot: 1 miniature (Circe), 2 side... (Read More)

See you at the Tavern!

January 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Excellent work guys! The new game boards are yours and the road to the Tavern is open! The next SG will add a new building to your scenic elements to liven up your battlefields, but even in this case, it won't just look good! In fact, together with... (Read More)

Mater Ignis

January 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Today, we're proud to present the first Art Box of our campaign, entirely designed by the talented Claudio Casini! Claudio is a young Italian illustrator and for the first Art Box he made a fiery family: Mater Ignis (Mother of Fire) and her offspring... (Read More)

Leonardo is found!

January 9th - via: kickstarter.com
You did it again backers!  Leonardo is yours and he can't wait to offer you his fantastic inventions! Having Leonardo on your side means you can use his most successful robotic models: the Thopter and the Armadillo. Both are currently represented... (Read More)

On formulas, inventors and other weird things...

January 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Well done backers! 3 SGs unlocked in less than one day and with the wind in our sails, we'll soon reach the 4th! With the last unlocked SG you scored yourselves 4 exclusive projects for your heroes, which can be used once they’re specialised. So... (Read More)

The journey has just begun...

January 8th - via: kickstarter.com
You guys are truly incredible! We're reaching stretch goals so fast that we can't keep up with the updates and posts. After reaching the objective, two stretch goals (KS exclusive) were unlocked: Vezio the executioner, an evocative character that... (Read More)

Smashed!

January 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Great start for us, we have reached the goal in just 9 hours!   During this day we had two surprises, the kickstarter staff has rewarded our project with "staff picks" and your great support... you guys are awesome! The trip is just started...... (Read More)

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