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:
More art coming in!
over 6 years ago
– Tue, Sep 26, 2017 at 05:22:04 PM
The amazing Santi Casas sent over the finished art for the Warrior and Cybermancer classes, which wraps up our art needs for the classes section.
Rich is working hard on the rules and we're in conversations with some other artists for the Threats Database and Master Technician's Guide (specifically some gear) right now.
Take a look at Lincoln Garvey, our iconic human Warrior who you'll recognize from Fall of the Eos Keldor, and Elmarran, an ashenforged Cybermancer we think bears a strong resemblance to one of our backers :)
Lincoln Garvey, human Warrior
Elmarran, ashenforged Cybermancer
More updates next week!
Thank you again, everyone, for your enthusiastic support of this project! We're super excited to see it taking shape!
The Alligator Alley Entertainment Team
Gen Con Wrap Up and Looking Forward
over 6 years ago
– Tue, Aug 29, 2017 at 04:13:34 PM
The great news is we sold out of the Esper Genesis Basic Rules at Gen Con!
Esper Genesis Basic Rules Cover
This 160-page book was just a printout of the rules we sent to all of our backers, so we're extremely flattered to have sold out. We also had a lot of pre-orders on the 3 core books from people at the show!
We had some great conversations with our Core Manual cover artist, Charles Urbach, which solidified the cover concept, and we're really excited to see that as it develops. We will post here as that gets closer!
We spoke with several printing companies at the show, and we'll have an update on that soon as well.
Since Gen Con, and with the help of Backers like you, we've uncovered some necessary edits to the Basic Rules, and we expect that process to pick up after they are posted for everyone to download from RPGNow (which we expect to happen in the next couple of days).
Rich has revised The Fall of the Eos Keldor to sync up with the Basic Rules, and both of those, along with a preview of some of the Core game art, will be uploaded to RPGNow/DriveThruRPG at the same time.
On the Fall convention calendar, it looks like Eric and I will be attending Metatopia in NJ in early November, while Rich heads to GameHole Con in WI, then the three of us will all be attending PAX Unplugged in Philadephia, where we'll be running Esper Genesis games and previewing more Core material.
We'll be sending our more updates soon, so watch your mailbox!
Thanks again for making Esper Genesis a reality, and we hope to see you soon!
The Alligator Alley Entertainment Team
Basic Rules Updated and Gen Con Events
almost 7 years ago
– Tue, Jul 25, 2017 at 07:08:18 PM
New Basic Rules Download Available
Along with this update, backers with Basic Rules Early Access will receive a second link for Version 0.2 via email from BackerKit. This version contains additional art, corrections, and tables that were not included in the first version. We've also made some slight changes to the character sheet.
Basic Rules Physical Copies
You can get your own 160-page full color copy of the Basic Rules at Gen Con 50! These printed copies will be sold regularly for $24.95, but will be available to backers for only $19.99. Plus, anyone who pre-orders EG with us at the booth will also receive the Basic Rules at the same discount.
Gen Con 50 Events
Alligator Alley Entertainment products will be available at the Studio 2 booths (Aisle 1929/2029). You can take a look at the convention map here.
We have the following events scheduled for the convention. The title links will bring to directly to the event's page.
Meet Alligator Alley Entertainment: Meet the trio of industry veterans behind Esper Genesis, Witch Hunter, Curse of the Demon Stone, & Abandale as we share our plans. Players, GMs, designers, writers, illustrators, & editors welcome!
Esper Genesis Alien Design Workshop
: Join Esper Genesis 5E RPG's Lead Designer, Rich Lescouflair, for a workshop on alien design! A species from this workshop will appear in the Threats Database sourcebook for Esper Genesis.
Crucible Corps - "The Matokai Engine": Within the deep expanse, a band of galactic fugitives explore the an abandoned space station in hopes of uncovering the dark truth behind those that unjustly marked them. (4 hours)
As always, please lets us know your questions or concerns in the comments section below.
Until next time!
BackerKit Deadlines and Project Updates
almost 7 years ago
– Sat, Jul 15, 2017 at 06:19:18 PM
Greetings, Espers!
We've had a pretty eventful few weeks along with a list of updates to share with you.
BackerKit Surveys
As of today, we've received back 96% of the total surveys sent out via BackerKit. We'll be sending out reminders today to those few who have yet to respond. If you haven't responded to your BackerKit survey yet, please do so at your earliest convenience. We plan on closing out the surveys by July 31st.
Illustrations: Alien PCs
Thanks to the awesome talents of Santi Casas, we have illustrations available for the majority of our alien player races:
Matokai and Ashenforged
Eldori and Kesh
Valna and Dendus
Galactic Primer
The primer is coming along well and we plan to have it available to all of our backers shortly after the updated version of the Basic Rules.
The Galactic Primer provides a summary of the Esper Genesis setting, notable locations in the Silrayne Arc and other systems in the galaxy, a breakdown of some of the galaxy's major personalities/organizations, and a few plot threads that may be used for adventure ideas.
Here is a sample of the galaxy map, as of the current start date of the Crucible Corps campaign season:
The Known Galaxy as of Arc Bind 1276
Basic Rules Update
We will be releasing the second version of the Basic Rules soon. This version will have some necessary corrections, editing, and some cosmetic alterations.
For the meantime, I'm including a couple of rules that should have been noted in their respective sections. They are as follows:
Firearm Jamming
Whenever a natural "1" is rolled on a d20 while attacking with a firearm, there is a 10% chance that it becomes jammed. Roll a d100 to determine the result. An action is required to clear the jam before the weapon may be used again.
On a roll of "01", the weapon is completely jammed requiring a successful DC 12 Dexterity check with gunsmith’s tools before the weapon can be used again.
Grenade Ranges
The DCs required for grenade skill checks are as follows:
up to 20 ft: DC 10
up to 40 ft: DC 12
up to 50 ft: DC 14
up to 60 ft: DC 16
Upcoming Events
The crew of Alligator Alley Entertainment has events and panels taking place during GenCon 50 next month. We'll be posting these in our next update, as well as on our website and Facebook page. Stay tuned for these announcements!
As always, please feel free to post questions and concerns in the comments section below.
Until next time!
Development Update: The Primer and Art Previews
almost 7 years ago
– Thu, Jun 22, 2017 at 04:49:21 PM
Greetings, Espers!
As we continue to add to the Basic Rules, we are working on additional content to help GMs create exciting and memorable Esper Genesis campaigns.
The Silrayne Arc Primer
As the Basic Rules is primarily a system of mechanics, the Silrayne Arc Primer provides setting information, adventure ideas and hooks, an overview of the Silrayne Arc galaxy, and a few of the core worlds where the races of the Arc live, trade, and travel. We also provide a look at some of the major forces operating within the expanse. Stay tuned for more on this bonus release!
Core Manual Artwork
Santi Casas, one of the project's principal artists, has been crafting illustrations for some of the setting's major races. He has provided us with a view of the fearless Matokai, and is currently putting the finishing touches on the proud Eldori. As he is also one of our backers, we would like to give our thanks to Santi for his wonderful illustrations and exceptional talent.
Here is a peek of the Matokai illustration.
Matokai Officer of the Stone Fang Brigade
And the Eldori illustration currently in progress:
Eldori Master Artifice (in progress)
There's much more to come! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!
