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GamecompleteJune 2024

Esper Genesis 5E for Dicecloud

A comprehensive library collection bringing the Esper Genesis sci-fi RPG ruleset to Dicecloud, featuring 300+ spells, 100+ items, 8 classes, and 8 alien races.

A comprehensive library collection for playing Esper Genesis in Dicecloud. Esper Genesis is a science-fiction RPG powered by D&D 5E rules, inspired by legendary sci-fi works.

What's Included

This collection contains three libraries covering almost all of the Esper Genesis Core Manual:

Oliver's Cache of Space Things

  • ~100 sci-fi items
  • Two dozen weapons

Oliver's Catalog of Esper Powers

  • ~300 Spells (called Esper Powers in this setting)
  • Can be added independently for sci-fi flavor in other campaigns

Oliver's Character Creator

  • Slot-fill style character builder
  • D&D 5E (2014) compatible
  • 8 Sci-fi Character Classes
  • 8 Alien Races
  • 10 Backgrounds

Released Scope

  • Classes detailed through level 4, with ongoing expansion toward levels 5-20
  • Subclasses implemented, with higher-level picks added over time
  • Esper powers and items carry ready-to-customize text foundations

Technical Notes

The work was adapting the Esper Genesis ruleset data into Dicecloud's character builder, which models a character as a tree of attributes where each element can reference others. Encoding the Esper power system meant translating its prerequisites and scaling effects into those cross-referencing relationships. The Esper Powers (spells) and items are split into separate libraries so the sci-fi content can be added to any campaign without pulling in the full character sheet.