CYBERPUNK 1E: initial impressions

2024-11-18

the sorcerer game was postponed this week, so my buddy greg ran a short cyberpunk 1e session. here are some initial thoughts:

• cyberpunk 1e RAW is a player-driven sandbox
  • there is no assumption that the players will work together.
    • lifepath system can lead to widely different starting circumstances for the characters with widely different goals.
  • experience system is open ended and player driven
    • there are 3 default was to get experience:
      • story and practice
      • teacher
      • practical experience
        • using the skill in play.
    • a character can improve skills without having to interact with a "plot" or story.
      • examples:
        • using downtime actions to find a teacher and/or make time to practice.
        • taking on a side job that will require the use of skills that the player wants to improve on.
  • it's a factions game
    • factions run night city
      • factional play will make it feel like a living, breathing, dangerous city
• a campaign turn structure is a must
  • using ad&d as a starting point:
    • 1 campaign turn
      • 1 week of real and in game time.
      • 1 faction action
        • npc factions such as corporations and gangs
        • player lead factions such as the pc group
      • 1 city event
      • 1 district event

this is not our regular game, so it might be a while before i play again. i'll share more thoughts when we do.

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