I so need to get a session or two of Cyberpunk Red organised. But that I’m afraid has to wait for safer times. However in the meantime I got one or two bits in to help with that when it happens.
The cool thing is one is generic enough it could be used in a Judge Dredd RPG, Genesys RPG Shadow of the Beanstalk, or even an Alien RPG session. Whilst another although aimed at Cyberpunk players it’s contents could apply to other RPGs. Finally the third item is pure Cyberpunk Red only.
First up is the newly released Cyberpunk Red Data Screen.
The Data Screen is the official GM screen for Cyberpunk Red by R. Talsorian Games.
My initial impressions of the screen is that I like it. It looks one of the more useful screens in relation to the information it has (see below).
I love the art on the player facing side (see below). It screams cyberpunk, the Bladerunner influence is clear to see. The sprawling metropolis of Night City looks stunning.
The Data Screen is available from R. Talsorian Games directly if you can’t wait (like me) for it to arrive at your FLGS (they are in transit).
Next up is a reprint of a 1994 book for the Cyberpunk RPG, “Listen Up You Primitive Screwheads!!!!” The book offers “advice on a number of topics, including crafting long-term campaigns, game style and atmosphere, cyberpunk sociology, running interesting and dynamic combat, and more!” Despite being nearly 30 years old, the info still seems relevant today.
“Listen Up You Primitive Screwheads!!!!” is available physically, as a pdf and as an audible book. Which ticks all the bases for me. I don’t think this will be a surprise to anyone but I have all three versions! So I can listen to the book while going to sleep or driving (a good use of an audible credit). I do like having a physical copy, I’m old school like that. But I also like the digital as well in case I need to print or quote something. I’m an ideal mark for a publisher.
Finally the “Big Book of CyberPunk Battle Mats” is bigger than I was expecting. It’s A3 size (there is an A4 version). I really should read the product description. But as I said at the top of the post this is generic enough to be used with several other systems. The maps can be bought digitally via DriveThruRPG for use with something like owlbear.rodeo for running a game online.
Inside the large tomb you get the following maps: Concrete Plaza,Motel,Downtown Shops,Nightclub,Neon Streets,Neon Crosssing,Car Park,Neon Alleys,Subway Station,Rooftop Helipad,Supermarket,Municipal Lobby,Municipal Rooms,Corporate Office,Data Centre,Tech Rooms,High Rise Hab Block,Corporate Lobby,Neon Plaza,Freeway,Luxury Residence,Warehouse,Shipping Container Lot,Storm Channel Underpass ,Industrial,Cabin in the Woods,Quarry Dirt Track,Ruined Street,Death Road,Abandoned Desert Houses,Mud and Grass,Deserted Train Yard,Shanty Town, and a Blank Grid.
Having said that it’s large, I do actually prefer the larger A3 size over the A4 (I have one of the fantasy map books of theirs in that size).
I just need to use the stuff now in anger.