Building a Cyberpunk Game
Our regular group of fantasy-playing friends just finished the Tomb of Horrors. We beat the odds by only having an 80% death rate in the party, four out of five of us made it to the demi-lich’s lair only to have our souls sucked out of our bodies. Suffice it to say, we all had a glorious death.
We’re on a gaming break till the new year because the holidays are coming up fast. On the drive home (we carpooled), we discussed playing a #cyberpunk style game like #Shadowrun. I’m hesitant about weaving magic into a cyberpunk game but I did learn about GURPS and generic #rpg game systems that can apply not just to the fantasy world but to other game worlds.
My search down the rabbit hole led me to the FUDGE System, which I found overwhelming at the beginning but have come to appreciate as a good foundational system for any game.
I told my son and daughter my idea to build a cyberpunk game, and they liked it. My son suggested that I set the game 30 years into the future from now and build off existing and plausible future technology.
For example, neural links are close to being in the future much like a digital currency was a decade ago (i.e. Bitcoin). We have lasers but not as handheld laser guns, we do have stun guns and directed energy weapons now. It doesn’t require a lot of hard thinking to imagine what we’ll have 30 years from now.
Also, we are racing toward a massive climate change upheaval and likely the destabilization of many nations and the deaths of millions of people.
Building a dark dystopian future game is plausible and it’s not too far of a stretch to create various characters and synthetic AI people to populate a world that’s owned by mega multinational corporations.
The setting will be our world, 30 years into the future. I’ll extrapolate events to set up various games but this part is the easiest.
The hardest part is figuring out what kind of player characters there are. Using this as a guide I can modify them as I need. The question is which ones will be NPCs and which ones will be the PCs? Below is my initial thought and subject to change:
- Powerdealers - NPC
- Corpzoners - NPC
- Movers - PC
- Netrunners - PC
- Mallplexers - NPC
- Beavers - NPC
- Streetscum - PC/NPC
- Medtechies - PC
- Media - PC
- Techies - PC
- Nomads - PC
- Rockerboys/Rockergirls - PC
- Solos - PC
- Cops - NPC/PC
- Fixers - PC
- Soldiers - NPC/PC
- SyntheticAI - PC/NPC
Survive the Silverwall Wilderness Adventure
Survive The Silverwall Pass is a 3.5e adventure module for the popular tabletop role-playing game, Dungeons and Dragons. The module is designed for a party of four to six players, and takes them on a journey through the treacherous Silverwall Pass, where they must face various challenges and obstacles in order to survive.
The module begins with the party being hired to escort a valuable shipment through the pass. However, as they begin their journey, they quickly realize that the pass is not as safe as they had originally thought. They encounter dangerous creatures, treacherous terrain, and even bandits who are looking to steal their cargo.
As the party progresses through the pass, they must use their skills and abilities to overcome these challenges. They must work together as a team, using their strengths to compensate for each other’s weaknesses. They must also be prepared for anything, as the pass is full of surprises and unexpected dangers.
Throughout the module, the party will face various encounters and challenges, including fighting off bandits, navigating treacherous terrain, and solving puzzles. They will also have the opportunity to meet new allies and enemies along the way, and will need to make decisions that will affect the outcome of their journey.
Survive The Silverwall Pass is an exciting and challenging adventure module that will test the limits of any party of adventurers. It is sure to provide hours of entertainment and excitement for any group of Dungeons and Dragons players.
Survive the Silverwall Wilderness Module
Realms of Arkscadia
Here’s a small fantasy region call Arkscadia. This was one of my first maps I made and helped me think of where the different player races and monsters might dwell.
The Realms of Arkscadia Map
The Realms of Arkscadia Map
The Realms of Arkscadia Map - No Borders
The Realms of Arkscadia Map with No Borders
The Realms of Arkscadia Map - Cinderwallow Detail
The Realms of Arkscadia Map - Cinderwallow Detail
The Crypt of Zarathur
The Crypt of Zarathur is a dangerous place, filled with Kobolds and other creatures. The priest who died decades ago was a beloved figure, and his followers have come to retrieve two flasks of spring water from his resting place. However, the priest’s grave is located deep in the forest, and the path is infested with Kobolds. The priest has offered the group 10 gold pieces up front and 30 more when they return with the flasks of spring water.
The group enters the Crypt, and they find a small chest with 100 sp, 30 gp, and a jeweled bracelet worth 50gp. They also find an altar of sacrifice, where three skeletons lie on the ground. The altar is surrounded by dried blood, and three giant centipedes lurk around a foul-smelling pool of water. The group must be careful not to disturb the water, as it is rumored to contain a powerful creature.
The group finds two small chests hidden in the crags of the cave wall. Inside the chests are 50 gp, a +1 dagger, and a scroll revealing a map of a dungeon. The scroll also contains a message from the priest, asking the group to retrieve the flasks of spring water and return them to him.
The group must navigate through the Kobold-infested forest and the dangerous Crypt of Zarathur to retrieve the flasks of spring water. They must be careful not to disturb the water, as it is rumored to contain a powerful creature. If they succeed, they will receive the 30 gold pieces promised by the priest.
The Crypt of Zarathur Map
The Crypt of Zarathur
The Crypt of Zarathur Module
The Isle of Amum
The Isle of Amum is a remnant of the Amum continent that was destroyed in a cataclysm when fire rained down from the sky several thousand years ago. The island is located in the middle of the ocean and is surrounded by treacherous waters filled with dangerous creatures. The island itself is a harsh and unforgiving place, with scorching heat during the day and freezing cold at night. Despite its inhospitable environment, the island is home to many ancient ruins and artifacts left behind by the lost civilization of Amum.
It is a place of mystery and adventure and the island is said to be filled with hidden treasures and powerful magic, making it a popular destination for explorers and adventurers. However, the dangers of the island are also well-known, and many who have attempted to explore it have never returned.
The attached maps and descriptions of the island’s geography, climate, and wildlife, as well as information on the ancient ruins and artifacts that can be found below. It also includes a brief history of the island and the lost civilization of Amum, providing insight into the origins of the island and its mysterious powers.
Overall, the Isle of Amum is a place of wonder and danger that has captured the imagination of many throughout history. With its rich history and unique environment, the island is sure to continue to captivate those who seek adventure and discovery there.
Download the free map and descriptions of the cities, villages, forests, and surrouding lands.
The Isle of Amum Map
The Isle of Amum
