Tutorial Operation for Aetherium
Starting Programs: The Nanomei player will use The Masque, Tov, and the Riot Grlz. The Axiom player will use Lady Aemelia Mastrona, the Grenadier, and the Praetorions.
Server Setup: the server consists of 1 large, 2 medium, and 2 small Schemas. Instead of following the normal rules for setting up the Server, players should setup the Schemas, node, pylons, and programs as shown on page 56.
Objective: Capture and control the node at the end of the game. Remember to capture a node or pylon, a program must be in an adjacent square to the node or pylon and spend the appropriate amount of cs. It costs 4 cs to capture a node, and 3 cs to capture a pylon. The cs cost is increased by 1 if it is controlled by the opposing player.
Endgame: the game ends immediately after both players have completed 5 re-calibrations. Remember , a re-calibration is when a player draws the last card from their PAD. Don’t forget to reset you RAM gauge and reorganize your PAD into a new order before your opponent draws their next PAD card.
Victory Conditions: Whichever player controls the Node when endgame is triggered wins. If the node is uncontrolled at endgame, then the result is a draw.