Board 8 > My friend (former MtG writer) launched his RPG expansion Kickstarter today.

(+) Yeah! (+)

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1383113518/tales-of-arcana-roleplaying-card-game-the-second-s?ref=user_menu

He also worked at Nintendo with ChaosTony and is an all around good guy.

I know that there were several people here that backed the original, so I figured there might be interest here in the expansion. The biggest issue that I remember people running into last time (international shipping) seems to have been largely taken care of by him using Backerkit for shipping.
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https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/8yty8h/ama_my_name_is_matt_knicl_and_im_a_former_magic/

My friend's also doing an AMA right now on reddit, if any MtG players are interested.
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I'm a little confused on the stretch goals. There's a late one for expanding from 200 to 225 cards, but wouldn't unlocking all those other new races have already expanded the cards past 200?
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I still have the set I got from the original, but I haven't actually played it yet LOL

seems like a really cool game though, and the physical cards are nice
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mnkboy907 posted...

I'm a little confused on the stretch goals. There's a late one for expanding from 200 to 225 cards, but wouldn't unlocking all those other new races have already expanded the cards past 200?

It's just 25 more cards in addition to the new races - it is worded a little confusingly, though.

X_Dante_X posted...

I still have the set I got from the original, but I haven't actually played it yet LOL

seems like a really cool game though, and the physical cards are nice

Yeah, the art is great, and the previews he's shown me of some of the races that have yet to be revealed look really cool. Thanks again for backing last time!
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I was wondering if you'd roll through and post this, haha.

I was still on his email list from the last one and backed this day 1.
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Yeah, he had mentioned you - thanks for backing, Tony!

If anyone has any other questions about this, I can certainly pass them his way.
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So I looked through both the original and this one and I don't really understand how the game itself plays. Like is it a card game a la MtG, or is more like DnD and you just use the cards instead of stat sheets?
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Waluigi1 posted...

So I looked through both the original and this one and I don't really understand how the game itself plays. Like is it a card game a la MtG, or is more like DnD and you just use the cards instead of stat sheets?

Sorry for the delayed response - It's definitely more of a rules-light D&D. The quick rundown is that you build your characters using 6 different cards - race, class, a negative character trait, and a combination of 3 armaments and abilities. You "play" your cards during combat or RP by describing what happens related to that card (like "I shoot a fireball at that guy) and rolling a d6 - 1 is a failure, 6 is a critical hit, the rest are a success. You turn that card facedown and can't use it again until you've used the rest of your cards (except your race and class, since those can be somewhat situational), so that means that you're forced to use your negative trait eventually (to often hilarious results).

It's definitely meant to be a lighter/more casual roleplaying game, but it's a lot of fun. Here's a link to the full rules if you want to dig deeper:
http://www.talesofarcana.com/TalesofArcanaRules.pdf
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Very interesting! And thanks for the info, I'll look more into it.
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And now, for something no one asked for: Characters drawn from the first set of Tales of Arcana cards!

Tiro:

Race: Devilkin
Devilkin are the mortal descendants of demons. Many have moved beyond their fiendish nature, though other races still view them with disdian. Prolonged physical contact with iron can cause them extreme pain.
Class: Druid
Druids are solitary priests and protectors of nature, whose connection with the natural world allows them to commune with plants and animals. They heal others by channeling nature spirits.
Trait: Allergic
You are allergic to dust, pollen, or similar common irritants, which causes debilitating sneezing fits and other symptoms of severe allergic reaction.
Armament: Chainsaw
Ability: Quake
Your body vibrates, creating tremors beneath tyour feet that split the ground and topple your enemies
Ability: Glint
You teleport instant to a nearby location that you can see

mnkboy:

Race: Ice Elemental
Ice Elementals are primordial beings naturally formed from the coalescence of magic and ice. They can keep their form even in warm surroundings as long as the temperature is constant, but spikes in heat can cause them to melt. They can freeze whatever they touch.
Class: Clairvoyant
Clairvoyants are spiritualists with heightened psychic sensitivity, allowing them to read peoples thoughts and emotions. They can also sense residual psychic information from an objects aura through touch.
Trait: Narcissist
You are certain that you are the epitome of your race and class. Knowing that none can compare to your brilliance, you often take time to appreciate just how amazing you are.
Armament: Buckler Shield
Ability: Magmashot (lol)
You conjure a dripping orb of magma, as hot as the heart of a volcano, that you can throw like a shotput. It sets all that it touches on fire.
Ability: Enlarge
You increase the size of an object by magically rearranging its subatomic structure. THis ability does not affect living, animated, or sentient beings.

Dante:

Race: Wind Elemental
Wind Elementals are primordial beings naturally formed from the coalescence of magic and wind. They can become formless and still retain their conciousness, even when mingled wih the surrounding air. However, dramatic changes in the weather can cause them to dissipate.
Class: Monk
Monks are practitioners of martial arts who focus their physical abilities to reach spiritual enlightenment, giving them improved reflexes and combat prowess. Through meditation, they can mend injury to their bodies.
Trait: Out of Shape
You've let yourself go and you're no longer at the peak of physical fitness. You're working to return to fighting form, but the road to recovery is a long one
Armament: Boomerang
Ability: Stonefist
You encase your fist with hard stone, wearing it like a bludgeoning gauntlet. THis rocky sheath also protects your arm like unbreakable armor
Ability: Superior Speed
You are quick as lightning, gaining reflexes and agility four times those of a typical member of your race
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Chaostony:

Race: Fairy
Fairies are tiny winged fae who love helping others. They are very knowledgable and especially enjoy studying other races. They can fly quickly, making them hard to hit. Their speech sounds like the tinkle of bells to all but children and allies.
Class: Elementalist
Elementalists are students of nature who seek to balance elemental forces. Their connection to the natural world allows them to commune with the spirits of wind, fire, water, and earth. They can sense oncoming storms and other natural disasters.
Trait: Agoraphobic
You fear large groups and do your best to avoid public gatherings. You become nervous when others focus on you, believing that they see only your faults.
Armament: Double Axe
Ability: Mind Over Matter
YOu concentrate on an object to bend and warp it with your mind. Smaller, metallic objects are easier to manipulate, but you can affect larger objects while in a state of greater enlightenment
Ability: Electromagnetism
By concentrating, you can conjure an electrical charge and move objects by bending their magnetic fields. Metallic objects move longer and farther than others.

Waluigi:

Race: Robot
Robots are mechanical constructs with artificial intelligence, originally created to serve their creators and repair machinery, They can interface with other machines and technological devices. High concentrations of electricity or water can cause them to short circuit.
Class: Warlock
Warlocks seek to increase their own power by binding and harnessing the power of demons and hell. In their journey for selfish power, they make short-sighted bargains with demonic forces, often at the cost of their immortal souls (a+ roll for a robot imo)
Trait: Perfectionist
You overthink things, carefully laying out your plans even in situations that require quick thinking. You falter when reality doesn't meet your expectations.
Armament: Whip
Ability: Hydrokinesis
You can summon and evaporate water with your mind. By concentrating, you can shape and control water as you desire
Ability: Psionic Bubble
You manifest a bubble of mental energy that protects you from physical harm

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I like the ice elemental hurling magma at people, and the robot selling his immortal soul to the devil
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Im an agoraphobic fairy with magneto and matter shaping powers who wields a battle axe.

Nice.
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