{"id":58559,"date":"2025-04-01T20:12:18","date_gmt":"2025-04-02T00:12:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/?p=58559"},"modified":"2025-04-01T20:12:18","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T00:12:18","slug":"ede-sol-games-presents-the-han-cluster-sci-fi-rpg-for-savage-worlds-live-now-on-backerkit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/?p=58559","title":{"rendered":"Ede Sol Games Presents the \u201cHan Cluster\u00ae Sci-Fi RPG\u201d for Savage Worlds LIVE NOW on BackerKit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>A Transhuman, Optimistic Sci-Fi Setting for Savage Worlds<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>March 31, 2025 * Tucson, AZ<br \/>\n<\/em><br \/>\nEde Sol Games, Ace Licensee of Pinnacle Entertainment, is proud to announce the launch of <em><strong>Han Cluster<\/strong><\/em>, a hopeful new science fiction tabletop roleplaying game designed for Savage Worlds Adventure Edition. The campaign is <a href=\"https:\/\/hancluster.us8.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=fa33e793261fe47af3149ef53&amp;id=d1b3fd300d&amp;e=73bf84280b\"><strong>live now and funded on BackerKit<\/strong><\/a> and runs through <strong>April 17th, 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Years in the making, this cinematic, character-driven game created by <strong>Tracy Sizemore<\/strong> reimagines sci-fi gaming with a focus on connection, cooperation, and transhuman potential. Set in a future where humans and sapient machines coexist, <em>Han Cluster<\/em> invites players to explore a universe that has unlocked a mysterious phenomenon known as <strong>the Nex<\/strong>, a force granting extraordinary powers like <strong>X-Bonding<\/strong> (instantaneous, soul-deep connections) and <strong>Ghost Traveling<\/strong> (projecting consciousness across vast distances). These abilities allow for both bold tactical choices and emotional storytelling in a world that\u2019s as bright as it is mysterious.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Story-Image-1_2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-58560\" src=\"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Story-Image-1_2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1019\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Story-Image-1_2.png 1019w, http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Story-Image-1_2-300x185.png 300w, http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Story-Image-1_2-600x371.png 600w, http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Story-Image-1_2-150x93.png 150w, http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Story-Image-1_2-768x475.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1019px) 100vw, 1019px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cThe Nex, a central part of the Han Cluster, integrates seamlessly into the mechanics of Savage Worlds and adds real depth to the extraordinary universe Tracy has created.\u201d<\/em><br \/>\n\u2014 <strong>Mac McCallum, Playtester<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As the universe faces a creeping, existential threat known as <strong>the Blinding<\/strong>, players are challenged to stand together; sometimes across bewildering distances, sometimes in disagreement, but always with hope.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cI love Han Cluster because it reminds me that our future can be better than our present if we are willing to fight for it.\u201d<\/em><br \/>\n\u2014 <strong>Steven Alexander<\/strong>, <em>Adventures in Lollygagging<\/em> \/ Creator of <em>Huckleberry: A Wyrd West RPG<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong>What Makes <\/strong><em><strong>Han Cluster<\/strong><\/em><strong> Stand Out?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li> <strong>Hopepunk Meets Hard Sci-Fi:<\/strong> A universe where human connection matters as much as conflict.<\/li>\n<li> <strong>Linked Machines:<\/strong> Play as fully sapient AI characters with emotions, goals, and Nex powers.<\/li>\n<li>\u26a1 <strong>Innovative Mechanics:<\/strong> X-Bonding and Ghost Traveling let parties split up while still staying in contact with the ability to talk to and even travel to each other over vast distances, turning the classic \u201cnever split the party\u201d advice on its head.<\/li>\n<li>\ufe0f <strong>Plot Point Campaign:<\/strong> The 10-act saga <em>Transcendence<\/em> takes players deep into the mysteries of the Blinding, and what lies beyond.<\/li>\n<li>\ufe0f <strong>Custom Tools &amp; Adventure Generators:<\/strong> Built-in support for creative, long-form play.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>\u201cHan Cluster gave me a fresh perspective on sci-fi gaming and a setting I really want to explore.\u201d<\/em><br \/>\n\u2014 <strong>Chris Hussey<\/strong>, <em>Bite Size Tales Podcast<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Community-Tested, Critically Praised<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em>\u201cI was lucky enough to actually get to play through the entire Han Cluster campaign with Tracy. Besides the unique and fascinating setting, the adventures in the Plot Point Campaign were incredibly innovative. The \u2018auction\u2019 adventure is a stand-out, as was trying to stem the constant effects of the Blinding and using the Nex to coordinate different parties doing multiple tasks at once. It is SUPER fun! I&#8217;m very excited to see this in print!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 <strong>Shane Hensley<\/strong>, CEO, Pinnacle Entertainment Group<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cThe most fun I\u2019ve ever had in a TTRPG session was playing Han Cluster at Gamehole Con!\u201d<br \/>\n<\/em> \u2014 <strong>Donald Schepis<\/strong>, Lead Systems Designer at <em>Larian Studios<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cTracy deftly brought us into the setting\u2026 by the end of the session, we were all hyped up and grinning from ear to ear.\u201d<br \/>\n<\/em> \u2014 <strong>Angela Murray<\/strong>, <em>Gnome Stew<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cIt uses the Savage Worlds system to its fullest while extending it in truly interesting ways\u2026 I&#8217;ve never seen anything quite like it.\u201d<br \/>\n<\/em> \u2014 <strong>Patrick Clark,<\/strong> Playtester<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Jumpstart Now Available<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Get a taste of the universe with the <em>Han Cluster Jumpstart<\/em>, featuring a streamlined version of the rules and a complete one-shot adventure: <em>Reunification<\/em>. Available for <strong>free<\/strong> on DriveThruRPG. <a href=\"https:\/\/hancluster.us8.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=fa33e793261fe47af3149ef53&amp;id=c71cb3640a&amp;e=73bf84280b\">https:\/\/www.drivethrurpg.com\/en\/product\/442542\/han-cluster-rpg-jumpstart<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Support the Campaign Now<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The official crowdfunding campaign is now live on<a href=\"https:\/\/hancluster.us8.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=fa33e793261fe47af3149ef53&amp;id=387b5ee259&amp;e=73bf84280b\"> BackerKit<\/a>, offering exclusive bundles, gorgeous full-color hardback books, and early access to stretch goals and add-ons. Whether you\u2019re a Savage Worlds veteran or new to sci-fi RPGs, <em>Han Cluster<\/em> offers something fresh\u2014and truly hopeful.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>About Ede Sol Games<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Ede Sol Games is dedicated to creating rich, inclusive, and emotionally resonant roleplaying experiences. Founded by Tracy Sizemore, Ede Sol\u2019s mission is to make games that challenge, connect, and uplift players around the table\u2014and across the stars.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Transhuman, Optimistic Sci-Fi Setting for Savage Worlds March 31, 2025 * Tucson, AZ Ede Sol Games, Ace Licensee of Pinnacle Entertainment, is proud to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":58561,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1935,4],"tags":[4850,5074,5075,2462,3521,34],"class_list":["post-58559","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-headlines","category-rpg-news","tag-backerkit","tag-ede-sol-games","tag-han-cluster","tag-hard-sci-fi","tag-headline","tag-savage-worlds"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58559","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=58559"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58559\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/58561"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=58559"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=58559"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/roleplayerschronicle.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=58559"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}