• When I clicked on Stella Nova (KS link), I assumed based on the name that I was loading up ANOTHER space game and probably a 4x one. Wrong. Turns out Stella Nova — full name Stella Nova: Journey of the Magi — is about the journey of the wise men to see Jesus. I have a lot of thoughts on Stella Nova, the first of course being SSSSSTEEEEEEELLLLLLLAAAAAAAAAA, the second being that I do not think that theme has been done before. The rest are not as kind. I like the idea of a game that is set around Christmas and is family-friendly, but I do not think this one is going to hit its funding goal without a Christmas miracle. Or a Festivus miracle.
• Following in the long tradition of games with "vs." in the title comes Pirates vs. Dinosaurs! Wait, crap, that one already happened. Alien vs. Predator! Wait, no — Spy vs. Spy? Jordan vs. Bird? Mayonnaise vs. Miracle Whip? What the h3ll was it called? Oh, ya, Goblins vs Zombies! That's the one! It's a new project from Jack Darwid Games that is looking for funding. (KS link) This is Plants vs. Zombies but changed enough to avoid lawyers and turned into a card game, right? I am not saying that's a bad thing, just wondering. It has an odd player count of 1-3, but Goblins vs Zombies does sport a quick playing time and really cute art. It has a reasonable price point, plus Rahdo liked it.
• Dr. Finn's Games has a storefront-style Kickstarter going for Capo Dei Capi. (KS link) Capo Dei Capi is Italian for "boss of bosses", though since it's a 2p game maybe "boss of boss" or "boss of the other guy who isn't the boss" could have worked. I wish I had one boss. And here's something else, Bob, I have eight different bosses right now.
While checking out Capo Dei Capi, you can also peruse the rest of the prolific Steve Finn's catalogue, including the very popular Biblios — although all of the tiers with Biblios have sold out. He's also offering other tiers with games that are not Biblios but might be good anyway. The gameplay seems pretty straight forward, and the art is solid, so check it out.
• I am not sure which part of Golem Arcana from Harebrained Schemes to start with: the incredible art, the interfacing stylus, or the freaking minis. Jeebus. I mean, there is SO much going on throughout this KS page. (KS link)
I have discussed many times that I am not overly familiar with miniatures games, so the claim that Golem Arcana "removes the busywork associated with miniatures games" is not one I can verify. It looks really slick, though. Per usual, I will ask for some help on this one. News Team, assemble! Any minis guys familiar with this project tell us a bit more about it below. It is very interesting to see the multi-format integration.
Quick Hits
In case you were disappointed that Stella Nova was not a 4x space game, check out Burning Suns (KS link) because, well, it IS a space-based 4X. If that's what you're into. You and him, him and you. If that's what you're into.
So you want a mini of yourself attached to a sweet mini body? Of course you do, and that is why Mimic Miniatures is a thing. (KS link) I might get a whole set with W. Eric Martin's head on them and make them fight against my Transformers.
Going, Going, Gone!
I was going to use this space to brag about Fleet: Arctic Bounty, but I decided that was low class...and clearly I have no class. Instead I want to look back at the month of Launius. The Duke of Dice is apparently also the King of Kickstarter. Between Alien Uprising and Defenders of the Realm Minions and Legends of the American Frontier, Richard Launius was everywhere you looked and very successful across the board. Grats to him on a strong month overall.
See you in a month, and remember that if you have any questions, shoot me a Geekmail or post it here. Complaints and/or rants can be directed at W. Eric. It was likely his fault anyway.