Sean Patrick Fannon sits with us to discuss the new [Freedom Squadron Savage Worlds setting, currently on Kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/supermouse/freedom-squadron-a-savage-worlds-setting).

Sean's full bibliography [on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean_Patrick_Fannon)

[Shaintar](http://drivethrurpg.com/product/115010/Shaintar-Legends-Arise?affiliate_id=29668) on DriveThruRPG (affiliate link)

[Savage RIFTS](http://drivethrurpg.com/product/186210/Savage-Rifts-The-Tomorrow-Legion-Players-Guide?affiliate_id=29668) on DriveThruRPG (affiliate link)

### Short history of generic systems (4:00)

[Basic Role-Playing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basic_Role-Playing) (BRP)

[Hero System](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hero_System)

[GURPS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GURPS)

### What’s cool about Savage Worlds (6:37)

What’s the shtick, why should we play it?

Light, while still being crunchy.

Pulpy cinematic action adventure.

Easy to get into.

Easy to design for.

Learn Savage Worlds with Eran's comics! [Up to Four Players](http://www.uptofourplayers.com/)

[How to play Fate - in comics form](http://www.uptofourplayers.com/fate-core-rules/)

### Introducing Freedom Squadron (14:30)

Inspired by [G.I. Joe](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G.I._Joe)

[VENOM Assault](http://spyglassgames.com/venom_assault.html) - cooperative deck building board game.

### The rise of the cards (23:40)

[Savage Worlds Adventure Deck](https://www.peginc.com/store/action-adventure-decks/)

[Torg Eternity](http://drivethrurpg.com/product/216248/Torg-Eternity--Core-Rules?affiliate_id=29668)

### Plans & Operations rules (32:10)

A system to create interesting, player-engaging challenges.

[Sean explaining Plans & Operations in video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ThaBUNd2s4)

[Plans & Operations Example of Play, in text](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/supermouse/freedom-squadron-a-savage-worlds-setting/posts/2137395)

### Misc questions (43:45)

With the addition of the “Vocation Frameworks and Specializations” - will Freedom Squadron be compatible with other Savage Worlds settings?

When will we see the mecha addition? [Full Metal Panic](https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=844).

### Summary

Check out [the hashtag #FreedomSquadronRPG](https://twitter.com/hashtag/FreedomSquadronRPG?src=hash&lang=en) for the ongoing RP on twitter!

[Freedom Squadron is currently on Kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/supermouse/freedom-squadron-a-savage-worlds-setting)!

[Freedom Squadron Facebook Page](https://www.facebook.com/FreedomSquadron/)

The [Freedom Squadron: Global Operations Force fan group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/FreedomSquadronGOF/) for like-minded roleplayers.

### Taking the load off (51:30)

Eran: Writing a one-sheet for the new [Savage Tokusatsu Kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bpbgames/savage-tokusatsu-kaiju-mechs-and-heroes-for-savage)!

Sean: ALSO writing a one-sheet for Savage Tokusatsu! [A crossover with Freedom Squadron](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/supermouse/freedom-squadron-a-savage-worlds-setting/posts/2136705).

Uri: Will run an intro game for Fate, because that's what you do.