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:
Esper Genesis Facebook Page and Mailing List
about 7 years ago
– Wed, Apr 12, 2017 at 06:06:00 PM
Hello, Espers!
Our Facebook Group is live!
Back in August, we set up a Facebook group as one of the methods of communication between the project playtesters. Today, we've opened that group up to our backers, as well as anyone who wishes to join and discuss the game and it's development.
It is still a "closed" group as far as Facebook is concerned, so invites will still need to be approved by our moderators. Also, please make sure you take a look at the discussion group's Rules and Guidelines.
In addition, for those of you who are interested in news, announcements, and information on upcoming products, updates, or convention seminars, please join our Alligator Alley Entertainment mailing list.
Currently we have about one fifth of our total backers that have voted for the new player race to appear in the Core Manual. If you still haven't voted yet for the new race, now's your chance! We're still accepting submissions for the next couple of days.
The three options are listed there on the website, but I will list them again here as well for reference. They are:
Anavashi – spawn of the Velbast, part organic and inorganic, this race can call upon some of the various element based powers of their cosmic kin.
Belare – a race of energy beings who dwell within deep space anomalies, they function within society by using advanced cybernetic suits and tools.
Zalpheed – these are a winged race of galactic defenders with extraordinary instincts and heightened senses.
Submissions will be accepted until Thursday April 11th, at 10:00PM EST. The winning selection will be announced on Friday.
We can't wait to see what you all decide!
-- Rich
End of the Road, Beginning of the Journey
about 7 years ago
– Mon, Apr 10, 2017 at 08:06:18 PM
Congratulations, everyone! We've downed 7 of our stretch goals and both of our backer goals. This has been a wonderful campaign and an amazing experience for us.
Now, the work begins. We will be sending out backer surveys to all of you in which you'll have the opportunity to give us your opinions and pick up add-ons. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns either from here or through the Esper Genesis website.
There aren't words to describe what you support and excitement mean to us. We are on our way to creating a stunning, super-fun, sci-fi game that will make you proud to have blazed the trail along with us.
The Alligator Alley Entertainment team wishes to thank you for your support and for being such an active and involved group. We will keep you informed and up to date on the project as it progresses.
We're officially on our way!
-- Rich
3 hours left!
about 7 years ago
– Mon, Apr 10, 2017 at 08:05:17 PM
Thanks again so much to everyone as we move into the final hours!
There are still some personalized rewards open - if you've been contemplating any of them, they won't be available after tonight. We're very hopeful we'll unlock more stretch goals before the pledge period ends!
Remember we'll be applying Backer Kit and late pledge amounts toward our stretch goals, so we'll keep you informed as those open up, too.
All the best,
The Alligator Alley Entertainment Design Team
We Hit 300 Backers! Stretch Goal Update!
about 7 years ago
– Mon, Apr 10, 2017 at 08:04:14 PM
We did it again! 300 backers down and we'll be unlocking a new playable race that will be included in the Core Manual.
Captain Galyn Xenes, Governess Lura Kerran, and Commander Dago Garvey
Vote for your favorite!
The new race will be decided by our backers! We've set up a poll on our website. We will announce the winner at the end of the campaign.
The options are:
Anavashi - spawn of the Velbast, part organic and inorganic, this race can call upon some of the various element based powers of their cosmic kin.
Belare - a race of energy beings who dwell within deep space anomalies, they function within society by using advanced cybernetic suits and tools.
Zalpheed - these are a winged race of galactic defenders with extraordinary instincts and heightened senses.
We're looking forward to seeing what the results are!
The Original 20k Stretch
A few days ago, Brian, Eric, and I discussed the importance of making all of our core books hardcover. Our intent was to bring the books in line with what everyone would expect from a 5E product. After going over our funding, we discovered that we could accomplish this easier than we had originally thought. We changed the hardcover stretch goal to 20k and switched it directly with the +2 Ship class additions to the Master Technician's Guidebook.
We were sure we'd still hit that 25K mark, even if it were post-campaign, but wanted to present to everyone, including new backers, that the hardcovers were a certainty. It was recently pointed out to us that we may have sent the wrong message by doing that with the additional ships.
We wanted to let everyone know that the intention was never to mislead, or move the goal post on any of our backers. We're actually pretty excited about the new ship classes and would love to write them up either way. So, I've moved the +2 Ships back to the 20k level where they will now be unlocked as originally intended.
We're sorry if anyone thought we were attempting to take anything away. The intention is quite the opposite. We want the game to be complete and to give all of you as much as we possibly can. Thank you all for helping us to create this awesome project!
