The Stellar Beacon: Hopepunk

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Library Itch.io
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Release Date 1/31/2019
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Description

The Stellar Beacon zine has new adventures for the Indie Groundbreaker nominated sci-fi RPG Return to the Stars, and it explores geek pop culture with non-fiction essays.  This issue includes:

One Atom of Justice, One Molecule of Mercy, and the Empire of Unsheathed Knives an original essay by novelist and 2019 Hugo nominee Alexandra Rowland, exploring a new science fiction sub-genre: Hopepunk.

Aphrodite on Deck
A solarpunk-themed scenario for Return to the Stars by designer Beau Jágr Sheldon.

Fallen Juggernaut
Emmett O’Brian brings us a “hard sci-fi” adventure where players explore a mysterious megastructure.

Beginning Gamemaster Pep Talk
Comics writer and illustrator Amy King provides encouragement for new game masters from a new game master.

The Stars, My Sandbox
Non-linear story prompts and encounters for Return to the Stars.

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