Salve!
Quid Novi? is a free email newsletter sent to subscribers every two weeks. Our next issue is due out shortly after midnight, 7 February 2010 (EST). Regular features include each of the following once a month:
Making History: An article about an historical event that can be used in your game. So far, we've featured articles about the Investiture Controversy and the death of La Salle in East Texas.
Chance Encounters: A monster or NPC ready to challenge your players. You can see a couple of these critters at this link.
Five-Part One-Shot: A short adventure outline using the world-wide-web-famous 5-Room Dungeon format. Match wits with a fey bandit, or protect a lady from mysterious rivals.
Every issue of Quid Novi? also features Recommended Reading suggestions on topics related to gaming and/or history.
Subscribers also have the opportunity to help playtest products, enjoying all the fame and glory that comes with such a noble task. This means that you can get your hands on Spes Magna Games content before it’s released to the public. This subscriber-only PDF content includes the following:
Rewarding Roleplaying: This short product links a robust Action Point system to player-created, DM-approved roleplaying traits and goals.
Fencing & Firearms: This approximately 30-page PDF streamlines elements of d20 combat for quicker, more dynamic gameplay. it also includes rules for blackpowder firearms.
Latina Facta: Available for subscriber download shortly after midnight, 7 February 2010 (EST), this PDF contains 15 new feats inspired by famous Latin phrases and sayings. Here's a sample:
Age. Fac Ut Gaudeam! (General)
Go ahead. Make my day!
Prerequisite: Intimidate 3 ranks.
Benefit: When you successfully demoralize an enemy via Intimidate, that enemy is not only shaken but is also forced to delay his initiative for his next turn by 10 points.
-- Mark L. Chance (Spes Magna Games)