Esper Genesis: Heroic Sci-Fi Role-Playing for 5E

Created by Alligator Alley Entertainment

Esper Genesis is a versatile science fiction RPG and setting that uses the 5th edition rules of the world's greatest roleplaying game.

Latest Updates from Our Project:

1 Year Anniversary!
about 6 years ago – Wed, Mar 14, 2018 at 06:15:24 PM

We funded a year ago, today! We can't thank all of you enough for your support and patience as we get closer to finishing the Core Manual. As I'm writing this, Rich and I are at the GAMA Trade Show in Reno, Nevada, showing the game to retailers and distributors. Rich demoed the ship combat system last night, and We expect to wrap up the Core Manual layout this coming week.

Rich running EG at GAMA
Rich running EG at GAMA

We have been more active posting updates on the EG Facebook group, so please check for more info there if you haven't already. We will be posting more Core Manual preview pages ahead of the PDF release at the end of the month. 

Thanks again, we can't wait to get Esper Genesis out to all of you!

December Holiday Update
over 6 years ago – Sun, Dec 24, 2017 at 10:33:39 PM

Greetings, Espers!

First of all, I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season. I've been pretty silent myself over the past few months, hammering away at a number of things in regards to the project. As always, I want to keep everyone in the loop with regards to the upcoming release.

As pointed out in our last couple of updates, we found a printer that we feel is going to provide us with the best quality, which is exactly what we've wanted for these books since the very beginning. It does delay our physical prints until Spring, but the wait is worth delivering durable, high-quality books that last.

Kesh Star Cruiser - by Tan Ho Sim
Kesh Star Cruiser - by Tan Ho Sim

 

Heading to the Finish Line

We've really been pushing to have the Core Manual completed and ready to go by December 31st. However, I have no intention of delivering anything overly rushed or hastily cobbled together. Every member on our team knows the value of doing things the right way the first time.

The reality is that we are not quite there with production. We are still tweaking some parts within the book itself, which is going through proper review and editing. To make sure the final release is top notch, we have the pleasure of working with Will Hindmarch as our editor.

There are also some key pieces of art and writing work we are waiting on that we can't complete the book without. This runs directly into the holiday season, which puts additional cramp on available time. We do, however want to thank everyone for your patience and understanding. And so, I decided on a way to do just that.

 

Core Books and Primer Previews

Over the next few weeks, as we're finalizing sections of the Core Manual, we'll be releasing preview sections to Kickstarter and BackerKit backers. This way, we can at least provide access to the new races, classes, and character options for players and GMs to add into their campaigns, as well as background information on the galaxy setting. We'll send email notices to everyone regarding the release of a section.

Chris Negelein, the newest member of our EG design team, is putting together a brand new adventure which was to be released at the same time as the Core Manual. We'll instead be sending that out early along with the Core Manual previews and more of Chris’ awesome writing work. In addition, we plan on sending out previews for the other two books, which include stat blocks for new threats and different options for gear and equipment.

Aluphax Avenger - by Matthew Myslinski
Aluphax Avenger - by Matthew Myslinski

 

We're excited to get as much of this to you as possible, but we also want to deliver the very best that we can. Thank you all so much for your patience, support, and excitement over the project.

The Alligator Alley Entertainment team wishes you all a very Happy Holiday and all the best to you and your families.

Production and Holiday Update
over 6 years ago – Tue, Nov 28, 2017 at 08:35:32 PM

Hi!  

The Alligator Alley team hopes everyone in the US had a great Thanksgiving holiday. We have a few things to share:  

• As a reminder for Kickstarter backers, your shipping options are going to charge against your cards on December 4th  

• The Core Manual PDF should be sent to everyone by the end of December  

• The Backerkit pre-orders will only be open until the end of the year. If anyone wants to add to their order, or give Esper Genesis as a gift, you have until December 31st to do so.  

• For those giving Esper Genesis as a gift, we are designing a Holiday Card you can print out and present to the lucky recipient  

• The Core Manual Cover is being created by the extremely talented Charles Urbach (www.charlesurbach.com) and we hope to see it soon.

• Art continues to come in, and it's beautiful

I speak for the whole Alligator Alley team when I say that we are humbled and appreciative of the response for Esper Genesis. The Basic Rules preview is in the hands of more than 3000 people that we know of, and response by retailers, critics and industry professionals has been very positive.  

Thank you all!  

Hunter Class
Hunter Class

Eric

The Threats Database cover, from the ridiculously talented Santi Casas!
over 6 years ago – Mon, Nov 13, 2017 at 03:49:57 PM

Esper Genesis Threats Database Cover by Santi Casas
Esper Genesis Threats Database Cover by Santi Casas

We have contracted with some fantastic artists for the Threats Database interiors. It's going to be amazing!

Rich is working hard on finishing up the Core Manual, and we've been working with some great artists on gear and ships for the Technician's Guide. We hope to preview some of their work soon! 

Production Update - Core Manual
over 6 years ago – Wed, Oct 25, 2017 at 12:24:11 AM

Hi everyone! Eric here. 

I am handling the production end of Esper Genesis. I have to say I am very happy with how well the rules are turning out and love the artwork we’ve lined up. So much so, that I am going to preview some of the art with this update.  

I want everyone to know that we are on pace to have a completed, edited and formatted Core Manual PDF to send out to our backers by December. The demand for the product, post-campaign, has been nothing short of extraordinary. Our backer count increased by 16% since the campaign closed, we sold out of Basic Rulebook print previews at GenCon, and have nearly 1400 additional downloads of the PDF. In all, 2000 people have the Basic Rules – and we’ve barely started to promote it to retailers, distributors, and events. 

Due to this demand, and the realities of printing costs, we are going to send this overseas for printing. That means we have a several month turn around on printing. The set up and proof processes take a bit longer and shipping takes a lot longer. I expect physical copies to ship in the spring. 

On the plus side, this brings some benefits: We are most likely using a printing company that produces many of the highest-quality RPG books on the market. The savings lets us to greatly improve the physical quality of the book. My 17 years of experience with RPG game production taught me that no group does a better job of game balancing than self-interested players making characters that kick butt. So yes, we are counting on you to tell us what you think while we work out the logistics. 

Astral Drifter
Astral Drifter

 

EG Classes
EG Classes

 

The Search
The Search