Tag: R Talsorian Games

Learning to Live on the Edge – Review of “Cyberpunk: Edgerunners” Episodes 3 & 4

When the world continuously takes away your options and shatters your dreams, what choice do you have but to rebel and make your own path? That is the core question at the center of episodes 3 and 4 of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. The callous disregard of Night City, the setting for both the Cyberpunk TTRPG and … Continue reading Learning to Live on the Edge – Review of “Cyberpunk: Edgerunners” Episodes 3 & 4 →

Militech International – Paramilitary Run Amok (from the Alternate History of R. Talsorian Games’ “Cyberpunk Red”

Cyberpunk Red Core Rulebook, available on Amazon Continuing from my previous essay on the Arasaka Corporation, this essay focuses on Militech International, the other major player in the Fourth Corporate War. For further reference, check my other essays on the alternate history of R. Talsorian Games’ Cyberpunk tabletop roleplaying game. The flip side of the … Continue reading Militech International – Paramilitary Run Amok (from the Alternate History of R. Talsorian Games’ “Cyberpunk Red” →

The Dark Future – Alternative History of R. Talsorian Games’ Cyberpunk Game

Core Rulebook for R. Talsorian Games' Cyberpunk Red. I’m a fan of alternate history stories. The main reason I like them is that they are a classic case of Socratic questioning: Suppose _____ is true, what happens next? Role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons, Warhammer Fantasy, and others that are more based in medieval European-style … Continue reading The Dark Future – Alternative History of R. Talsorian Games’ Cyberpunk Game →

Building a Cyberpunk Campaign

Cyberpunk Red Core Rulebook. Available on Amazon Continuing on from my previous essays about character building, the next step is building the campaign (the story your players are going to experience and influence). There are no hard and fast rules for running a tabletop roleplaying game, particularly one like Cyberpunk Red. But there are some … Continue reading Building a Cyberpunk Campaign →

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” →

The Digital Fifth Estate – Medias in Cyberpunk Red

Cyberpunk Red Core Rulebook. Available on Amazon Finding the truth is one thing. Getting the truth out there for the masses without getting flatlined is another. And getting people to pay attention and believe it is something else entirely. The Media Role in Cyberpunk Red puts a player in the middle of the action as … Continue reading The Digital Fifth Estate – Medias in Cyberpunk Red →

The Doc Will Patch You Up – Medtechs in Cyberpunk Red

Cyberpunk Red Core Rulebook, available on Amazon Every game system I’ve encountered over the years has some kind of healer class and Cyberpunk Red is no exception. However, the Medtech Role takes things further, not only preserving the lives of their party members but can also serve as surgeons and ripperdocs (doctors that specialize in … Continue reading The Doc Will Patch You Up – Medtechs in Cyberpunk Red →