Official Update 44 / 23

=> Official Update #44 (Kickstarter)
=> Official Update #23 (Gamefound) should be the same

Now over 3,000 backers, but since some are “Print and Play” backers, there still are a few copies of the game unaccounted for (that you can Late Pledge for now) with estimated delivery in February 2026.

The illustrators of NextMars have provided the final 10 illustrations for the campaign books (see below). Emil thoroughly enjoyed working with them and is certain that we all will enjoy the contribution to the story!

Emil was hard at work on the story throughout August … now 1,250 pages!

• Only one “fatal error” has been found during numerous proof readings (prevented players from advancing to the proper page)
• Many typos and minor mistakes have been corrected
• Lisa is reading through the story to confirm character consistency.
• Some awesome backers are also reading through the story watching for any kind of mistakes
• A few other backers have been enlisted to help with other error catching.
• Remember: this is not like a video game that can be “patched” once it is released!
• Emil is striving for truly memorable moments within the game and has enhanced choices and consequences in appropriate places
• For example: the last mission originally was a single mission, but it was too linear and the ending didn’t work like Emil had hoped for. But now it is enhanced to 2 missions with a final clash!

But wait, there’s more… Emil included these final notes regarding the story:

First iteration of the last mission of Rogue Angels was 50 pages, the final and written iteration of the epic conclusion is 5 missions with a total of 86 pages… and it is DONE :D

A lot can happen – and your play-through will be very unique to others :)

Emil keeps in touch with the manufacturer, who has also informed him that they are of course very busy with orders coming in while the tariff situation is somewhat stable. The overall status is that they are “just” awaiting all print files from me. As they will print everything when Emil gives the “GO”.

(*) Pre-production done. These will enter production alongside the rest.

(**) Pre-production underway at manufacturer.

(***) Awaiting pre-production at manufacturer.

Estimated delivery is moved to February 2026.

Lots of playtesting in August, with many showing up several times! A few have even playtested over ten times now! Emil is truly thankful for all this support!

It now has been successfully play tested that players can effortlessly “drop in” and “drop out” during a mission without a problem

Remember: you can try Rogue Angels on Tabletop Simulator!

Here are the play test dates for September (times are GMT+2):

• Sep 2, Tuesday, 21:00
• Sep 4, Thursday, 21:00
• Sep 7, Sunday, 15:00
• Sep 9, Tuesday, 21:00
• Sep 14, Sunday, 16:00
• Sep 17, Wednesday, 21:00
• Sep 21, Sunday, 21:00
• Sep 24, Wednesday, 21:00
• Sep 28, Sunday, 21:00

These are likely to be the last of the play testing dates! If you want to be part of it, join on Discord and reach out to Emil

All entries have been submitted for the miniatures painting competition.

Now … it is our turn to VOTE on the 13 entries! You can cast TWO votes!

• “Best execution” (think of the level of details, skills involved)
• “Best concept” (think of the coolest theme, style, color palette)

To vote, go to this official update (on either Kickstarter or Gamefound) and add a COMMENT to the update with your two votes! This should be just two lines! Start each line like this:

Best execution –
Best concept –

And put in the entry NUMBER for each!

Winners will be announced in the next update. And Emil said that YES you may submit your two votes on BOTH the Kickstarter Update and the Gamefound Update! :)

Rogue Angels was mentioned at the end of a playthrough review of Mass Effect The Boardgame … that it was hands down better!

Emil ended this update with these notes:

I just want to make it absolutely clear that I have never said that Rogue Angels will be the best Mass Effect board game out there, others have… :D 

I look forward to yet another month of striving to finish the components and books. I will do my best to create a great gaming experience for you all, and if the tests are to be trusted, it is very much heading in that direction :)