Tag: Mike Pondsmith

The 4th Corporate War – An Essay on the Alternate History of R. Talsorian Games’ “Cyberpunk” TTRPG

Cyberpunk Red Core Rulebook, available on Amazon In my last two essays, I covered the two main factions that are behind the 4th Corporate War, Arasaka and Militech, in the alternate history of R. Talsorian Games’ Cyberpunk universe. Now, it’s time to dig in to the single biggest turning point of the game: the Fourth … Continue reading The 4th Corporate War – An Essay on the Alternate History of R. Talsorian Games’ “Cyberpunk” TTRPG →

The Dark Future of R. Talsorian Games “Cyberpunk” TTRPG – Rise of the MegaCorps

"Cyberpunk Red" Core Rulebook by R. Talsorian Games, Available on Amazon. In my previous two essays on The Dark Future of R. Talsorian Games’ Cyberpunk tabletop roleplaying game, I covered the fall of the United States government under the rule of the Gang of Four and the Collapse, the epic Depression event that caused America … Continue reading The Dark Future of R. Talsorian Games “Cyberpunk” TTRPG – Rise of the MegaCorps →

So You Want to Build a Cyberpunk Part 2

Cyberpunk Red Core Rulebook. Available on Amazon Picking up where the last essay ended, we’ve moved past the initial portion of the Lifepath setup, the character generation options available within R. Talsorian Games’ Cyberpunk Red. This essay covers the next portion, which fills in the family and upbringing your character experienced before becoming an Edgerunner. … Continue reading So You Want to Build a Cyberpunk Part 2 →

So You Want to Build a Cyberpunk? Part One

If you’ve read any of my previous articles on the subject of R. Talsorian Games’ Cyberpunk Red, you could gather that I’ve been delving deeply into the game system since it was released in late 2020. The previous articles I’ve written have covered each of the Roles (akin to Classes from other game systems). Now, … Continue reading So You Want to Build a Cyberpunk? Part One →

Here Come the Fuzz – Lawmen in “Cyberpunk Red”

I've been posting review essays on R. Talsorian Games' "Cyberpunk Red" tabletop role-playing game. This is the latest essay in the series. If you're interested in checking out Cyberpunk Red, the book is available here (Amazon Affiliate link)When the streets of the Dark Future are overrun with shell casings and bodies, the police are just … Continue reading Here Come the Fuzz – Lawmen in “Cyberpunk Red” →

Selling Your Soul – Execs in “Cyberpunk Red”

Cyberpunk Red Core Rulebook, available on Amazon When the corporations rule the world, why settle for being a street rat when you have the chance to become the elite? Then again, a good degree isn’t all that will get you to the top. You’ll have to borrow, steal, even kill to get that cushy corner … Continue reading Selling Your Soul – Execs in “Cyberpunk Red” →

Time of the Red – First Impressions of R. Talsorian Games “Cyberpunk Red”

It’s the dark future and everything’s gone to hell. That’s the most apt description for Cyberpunk Red, the latest edition of the Cyberpunk tabletop RPG created by Mike Pondsmith through his company R. Talsorian Games. I have to admit that I was only vaguely aware of the game line before the announcement of the Cyberpunk … Continue reading Time of the Red – First Impressions of R. Talsorian Games “Cyberpunk Red” →