NOVA: C.R.O.W.
A downloadable Nova supplement
This work is based on the NOVA RPG (found at gilarpgs.com), product of Gila RPGs, developed and authored by Spencer Campbell. It is not endorsed by nor affiliated with Gila RPGs.
What is this?
CROW is a supplement for NOVA that adds new Corruption mechanics for each of the Sparks in the base game.
Each Spark is given a new resource (corruption) that triggers based on different conditions for each Spark. Each Spark also has ways of removing (“Expending”) that corruption, usually in a powerful burst of Awesome.
As the name implies, corruption isn’t always a good thing: what may seem like an easy choice now may have consequences for you or your teammates later. Choose carefully, Sparks.
Additionally, each Spark details the Manifestation of that corruption: after all, the power isn’t free. Each corruption you take twists your Spark in some way, making them more closely resemble the alien presence that tempts them with this power in the first place…
Why did you make this?
NOVA is a power fantasy, so this allows another source of expressing that power. Because the corruption is optional, the chance of analysis paralysis is minimized: the goal is to keep the game flowing as smoothly and quickly as possible.
But for advanced players who want a little more of a tactical choice, they can dip into Powers Better Left Untouched for some extra spice and variety.
This supplement adds new, unique mechanics and flavor to each of the nine Sparks.
Purchase
In order to download this Nova supplement you must purchase it at or above the minimum price of $4 USD. You will get access to the following files:
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If you are not sure if you would enjoy this supplement, please feel free to grab a copy, and consider buying one at full price if you find out that you do.
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This sounds dumb, but now that I got the core rulebook for NOVA and still haven't found it... I have to ask. Where/What are Powers Better Left Untouched? Since they're not in this third party supplement nor the rulebook from what I can see. I am interested in what more related to this there might be.
Or is that like left out of the Community Copy? Since that appears to be the copy I have. In case there are any differences between the two. If so, sorry for the comment.
All my community copies are exactly the same as the retail versions. For those unable to responsibly purchase my games and supplements, or for those who are unsure if they will enjoy them, I encourage the claiming of a community copy. I also encourage that those who do find they enjoy my games from a community copy buy another of my games to pay it forward :)
As to your other question, Powers Better Left Untouched is just the term I'm using to describe all of the abilities offered in this book. Each of them adds a little more complexity and a new option to take with your mech. The implication is that these powers (while incredibly useful!) may come with some detriment or hidden cost, beyond the manifestation.
We all know we shouldn't read the Latin from the glowing tome. And yet....
I hope you enjoy CROW, and that it brightens your games of NOVA with just a little bit of mysterious, perhaps dangerous options.