Chapter 8 of our Broken Loop campaign for Cyberpunk RED ended with a cliffhanger as the edgerunners faced an unexpected … enemy? Friend? Belligerent hivemind hell bent on stripping everyone of their chrome?
In this episode of Campaigns & Coffee, we talk about that actual play session, it’s unexpected turns, and how we rolled with the consequences of a well-placed grenade.
Get more Cyberpunk RED:
- Cyberpunk RED Actual Play @ Lair of Secrets
- Cyberpunk RED Role-Playing Game Resources
- Cyberpunk RED Frequently Asked Questions
- Cyberpunk RED Screamsheets
Quotes
- “Who knew the corporate ruins would be guarded by cybernetic ravens and a cyberpsycho?”
- “We survived, but only just. Night City isn’t for the faint of heart.”
- “We’re not getting paid enough for this—becoming our new catchphrase as we dive deeper into the chaos.”
- “The final scene? A burning car, pulped cyborgs, and a cliffhanger that’ll haunt your dreams.”
Chapters
Show Notes
Introduction: David kicks off with a recap of Ken’s recent Cyberpunk Red session.Session Recap:
- Setting: Night City, 2045, irradiated ruins from a past nuclear blast.
- Mission: The team must flip a switch in a corporate HQ’s techno basement.
- Unexpected Turn: The Nomad’s catastrophic drive check flips the car, leading to a chaotic firefight.
- Key Encounters: Cybernetic ravens, a cyberpsycho, and Glow Boys.
- Cliffhanger: The session ends with the group facing the ominous corporate HQ.
Discussion: The hosts reflect on the game’s unexpected outcomes, the challenge of mixing horror elements in Cyberpunk, and the importance of not pulling punches in the genre.
Audience Question: An exploration of how to organize a union for dungeon minions.
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