I agree that I like playing on RPOL because it is much more time flexible. I do not have to synchronize schedules with other players and commit large blocks of time to playing.

I am really getting the itch to play some Ars Magica. Anyone out there willing put something together or breathe new life into a dead game?

In reply to King Jawa (msg # 142):

I'd love to learn it

I'm not up for GMing right now but I would be glad to join a game if someone else wants to put it together.

My own experience of actually playing AM is sadly limited, but I would be glad to join a game if a patient GM who was willing to work with the inexperienced volunteered to run it.

I'd also like to play but I can't be sole GM. I could potentially take on some co-GM responsibilities tho. I have experience.

In reply to Pnvq12 (msg # 146):

Experience is very important in the GMs when players (like me) are inexperienced.

I'm always around and up for a game. Sadly, I've found I just cannot run one these days. I can help with bits (beta SG), but life has been too hectic for me to maintain a game if I'm running it. :(

In reply to King Jawa (msg # 142):

What did you have in mind?

I'd definitely throw in something if a beta SG is desired.

Meanwhile, I think David Chart is collecting more errata.

Tell him about the spot in the core book when they say "beck and call" rather than "beckon call"

In reply to Sir Swindle (msg # 151):

That's the correct usage in the book.

Thanks, I hate it.

Anyway I made a game. I'll post an add in a bit. Going to assemble a group then work out the details.

Sir Swindle, you have put a giant smile on my face!

Someone want to go bump our add so that kid can get out of over moderation hell?

Have you all seen this?  Updated 5th ed core book coming soon...

https://atlas-games.com/news/p...-12-anno-magica-2024

I'm personally excited.

In reply to King Jawa (msg # 154):

I look forward to the opportunity to actually play in AM again.

In reply to Dr. Mindermast (msg # 156):

I might actually buy a copy for the first time since 1st edition.

It's definitely going on my list of "things I don't need but will probably spend money on anyway"...

Agreed.

Are they using different art in the new book or is it just and errata-ed reprint?

In reply to witchdoctor (msg # 162):

The ad linked here in Msg. 156 says "new art" and "full color."

Over on the Atlas forums, they created a bunch of threads to ask about art for each chapter, and now they've asked for people's ideas on how the founders are portrayed, so it sounds like at least one new art piece per chapter.

It's definitely not just a reprint with errata. As was mentioned, there will be new art. But there are reasons beyond that that it's not just ArM5 3rd printing. I think that's about all I'm allowed to say, though.