Hi, this is Satya, the creator of this prototype and the new version "Aces, kinda Attorneys". 

The new version was released the 23rd December 2024 in early access with rules and Print and Play game material. For the launch, an "almost Christmas" sale was made. Here's the link: https://the-gates-of-truth.itch.io/aces-kinda-attorneys

• Why a new version? What were the intentions?

Well, this should be obvious, but I grew up with Ace Attorney and in 2024 replayed the first game.

The new version is a very different, updated and polished game that was originally released for a 2021 Game Jam in collaboration with other people. It changes the system, the gameflow and intentions, polished interactions between players, etc. If the “old” version still (co)exists with this one, here are the major difference:

• This version relies less on improvisation and have cards and actions that guide the gameplay;
• This version doesn’t have a typical “gamemaster”, the judge has a very different role in this game;
• This version relies more on gameplay mechanics;
• This version relies more on cross examinations specifically;
• This version has a more pronounced identity, apart from its ace attorney inspiration, with original characters, mechanics, etc. 

If that’s what you’re looking for, here is the link again: https://the-gates-of-truth.itch.io/aces-kinda-attorneys !

Merry (almost) Christmas to everyone!