considering picking up ATOE

[Old Dwarf]

They are different,In AToE you play against the Game not a another player as in LNoE.It has a fixed Board & no Scenarios.
AToE can be played as a player vs player (there is no direct combat between them however)as a Co-OP or Team Game,
Plus it handles well Solo(in fact the Expansion Something Wicked has official Solo Rules).

It's cool part is that you select a Villain & each Villian has it's own special Minions or Event Encounters so it's very Theme driven.
If you play with several people you may find AToE drags a bit time wise.1-3 players is probably the sweet spot.

There is no player elimination if your KO'D you just play a random penalty ,lose a turn & keep playing.
In AToE you are basically traveling the Board getting clues & Items that help you defeat the Villain
& when you feel your ready you can go for a Showdown( if you know where the Villain is Located).
Village Elders & their Secrets are available to help or hurt you.

AToE does have a Game Timer,certain Events cause the Shadow Track to move,which triggers certain penalties
& if runs out before you find & defeat the Villain you loose.

I Love AToE (a lot more than LNoE) so liking one doesn't mean you'll like the other.

OD