Questions tagged [cyberpunk-red]
For questions about Cyberpunk Red, the 4th edition of the Cyberpunk tabletop roleplaying game created by Mike Pondsmith and published by R. Talsorian Games. Released in 2020, Cyberpunk Red features updated mechanics and new lore from the era between 2020 and 2077, following from the events of Cyberpunk 2020, the 2nd edition of Cyberpunk. (See also: the [cyberpunk-2020] tag.)
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What was reset in the canon between Cyberpunk 2020 and Cyberpunk Red?
Cyberpunk Red starts with a little text from the author of original Cyberpunk, and it contains in a nutshell, why Cyberpunk Red is not just a continuation of Cyberpunk 2020 and that there are a lot of ...
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How to justify time-sensitive encounters without it seeming convenient?
I'm running an encounter in Cyberpunk Red where the baddies are chainsawing a hole into an immobilized car to kill the driver, and our heroes have to rush in before the bad guys finish drilling!
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How to hit the weak point on a vehicle?
In the Vehicle Combat section of Cyberpunk RED, under “Structural Damage Points,” it says:
Shooting a vehicle with a ranged weapon still requires you to hit your shot using the range table.
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Can Cyberpunk Red be used to create campaigns after the Unification War?
I'm considering getting the corebook, but first I would like to know how feasible would it be to use it to create a campaign after the Unification War. I know Red takes place right after the 4th Corpo ...
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On an initiative roll in Cyberpunk Red, can you roll a critical success or a critical failure?
On an initiative roll in Cyberpunk Red, can you roll a critical success or a critical failure?
The Cyberpunk Red Jumpstart Kit rules read, "When you roll a natural roll of 10 on your d10, you've ...
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How to create a Full Borg Character in Cyberpunk Red?
So I recently got the cyberpunk red core rule book and have been making characters for it. I've been enjoying character creation for it but I do have a question. See I've been wanting to make a solo ...
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Is there a way to increase a character's STATs with improvement points?
I've just been checking the new Cyberpunk RED rules. The improvement points section (page 411) describes how your character skills (normal and x2) and your Role Ability Rank can be improved. However, ...
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Ways to run net runners that doesn’t monopolize time?
We have started a cyberpunk red game, and one of our party is a net runner. However, we have found the game slows down while he is doing his thing. It doesn’t seem to be the players or GM's fault; it ...
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What are the difference between Cyberpunk 2020 and Cyberpunk Red?
Cyberpunk Red is the new update to Cyberpunk 2020 after the 4th Corporate War. Currently, only the Cyberpunk Red Jumpstart Kit is available.
What are the main differences from the previous edition?
