With Ars Magica launching their definitive edition on Backerkit tomorrow, I was reflecting that while I love the game, one of my major drivers to support Atlas Games has been how good John and Michelle Nephew have been to fans.
Example: when the publishers of the fanzine Mythic Perspectives literally ran out of money, John & Michelle stepped up and got the already written last issue printed and mailed to subscribers, at a loss. That's dedication to good service.
@Tarrenvane
This is the 5th edition of that game; back in 2002 you were probably playing the 4th edition. After publishing 30+ supplements for 5e, they have circled back to incorporate some of the most important added rules back into the core book.
So yes, same general game, a bit cleaned up. If you have fond memories of it, then it might be worth checking out.
@Tarrenvane Here's a convenience link to the backerkit page, it case it helps. The digital version of the new consolidated edition runs $40 for 600 pages, and there's a bunch of add-on bundles for cheap (i.e. 12 books for $45).
https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/atlas-games/ars-magica-5th-edition-definitive#top
Eric H (aka Pyske)
Tarren (They/Them)