Cyberpunk RED

Hit the streets. Live the chrome dream.

Q: What are Roles in Cyberpunk RED?

Roles define your character's primary function in Night City. Each Role has a unique Role Ability. Netrunners can hack the Net, Solos excel in combat, Techs can upgrade gear, Medias spread information, and so on. Your Role Ability improves separately from skills and is central to your character's identity. There are 10 Roles to choose from.

Q: How does the d10 system work in Cyberpunk RED?

To make a check, roll Stat + Skill + 1d10 against a Difficulty Value (DV). If your total equals or exceeds the DV, you succeed. Critical hits occur on natural 10s. The system is fast-paced and emphasizes action over complex calculations.

Q: How does Improvement Points (IP) work?

Unlike traditional XP systems, Cyberpunk RED uses Improvement Points (IP). You gain IP through play and spend it to improve skills and Role Abilities. Skills cost IP equal to their new rating, while Role Abilities have their own progression costs. IP represents learning through experience in Night City.

Q: How does cyberware affect Humanity?

Each piece of cyberware costs Humanity points. Your Humanity starts at your Empathy stat × 10. When Humanity drops too low, you risk cyberpsychosis and losing your grip on reality. Some cyberware costs more Humanity than others. You can regain Humanity through therapy, but it's expensive.

Q: What's the difference between Stats and Skills?

Stats (like Body, Reflexes, Cool) are your character's core attributes, typically ranging from 2-8. Skills are specific abilities (like Handgun, Stealth, Electronics) that range from 0-10. When making checks, you add your relevant Stat + Skill + 1d10. Stats are harder to improve than skills.

Hit the streets of Night City. Manage your cyberware, track your rep, and survive where corporations rule and life is cheap. Chrome and attitude are your only currency.

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What is Cyberpunk RED?

Cyberpunk RED is a tabletop RPG set in Night City in the year 2045, a dystopian future where corporations rule, cyberware is common, and life is cheap. Players take on the roles of Edgerunners: cyberpunks, netrunners, solos, and other denizens of the mean streets trying to survive and thrive in a world of chrome and corruption.

How Cyberpunk RED works

Character creation in Cyberpunk RED starts with choosing a Role: Netrunner (hacker), Solo (combat specialist), Tech (inventor), Medtech (healer), Media (information broker), Exec (corporate), Lawman (cop), Fixer (dealer), Nomad (driver), or Rockerboy (entertainer). Each Role has a unique Role Ability that defines your specialty.

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10 Roles: Netrunner, Solo, Tech, Medtech, Media, Exec, Lawman, Fixer, Nomad, Rockerboy

d10 system: Roll Stat + Skill + 1d10 against Difficulty Value

Improvement Points (IP): Used instead of XP for advancement

Cyberware system: Enhance abilities but cost Humanity

Role Abilities: Unique powers for each Role

Combat system: Fast-paced action with armor, weapons, and cyberware

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