Their First Session | Cyberpunk Red Stories

[@DiceTTRPG]

And I also want to do something here too, I actually would like to shout out to my players and allow them the chance to talk here too in this pinned comment's replies. If comfortable, feel free to share you viewpoints and reasonings. Hell, share moments from the game I didn't even mention or forgot to! But yeah, this is nothing without my players. Never will be.

[@AShuffington]

2 of 4 players don't commit to a full session, with one not even showing up at all. Painfully authentic TTRPG experience. I understand that life gets in the way, though. Glad to see Talespire being used. Recently got it myself to use in my games, and I'm excited to see its progress.

[@DiceTTRPG]

Sometimes it can't be helped. I'm not a perfect GM either at times. Mouz was present for 3/4ths of the game, it was only the last hour he had to head out. We had planned for 2-3 hours tops, so if anything, that falls on me as a GM. And same, I wish more people would give TaleSpire a try, but the moment they see it costs money they always get cold feet.

[@jediwheels1781]

@@DiceTTRPG I think the price scares people off because a lot of other VTT systems only require the DM to pay for a license, whereas Talespire requires everyone to purchase it. It looks like a great system, maybe someday the devs will change their mind about a player version.

[@DiceTTRPG]

@@jediwheels1781 Very fair point, I use Foundry for 95% of my games because only I had to purchase it. Last time I was able to get a nice payout, I actually bought TaleSpire for my current main players as I was lucky enough to catch it on sale. There are a few features I do wish they'd add, too. But the main ones I want are often voted for so I'm not in a rush. It's great to do scenes with, but I won't deny, my favorite VTT is Foundry.

[@istallri]

Heya, I'm the guy who made Neon Macadam - the map you're playing on - with my friend Scarnor 😄 don't hesitate to hit me up :p

[@flavianiii2647]

Totally Preem

[@friendlyG771]

This was honestly amazing and I hope you do more session recaps like this.

[@JaminHGrilla]

This is great. I've been wanting cyberpunk red content since just before 2077 release (it was foreign to me prior) but aside from the short promo session with the creator, couldn't find much. This is great content. Especially since it's a condensed version and addresses the issue of watching actual plays. I love APs but sometimes the fumbling takes away from my enjoyment. This is like watching a movie rehearsed show but still with the benefits of improve!

[@DiceTTRPG]

I am glad you liked it. I already spoke with my players, and they are encouraging me to continue doing this too. I used to be a giant fan of watching actual plays, but that was also when I worked overnight shifts and could listen to them while working. I have a direct inspiration I am pulling from with how this video was done, and I will do more.

[@Anon1376642]

I don't think I will ever experience this since I don't know enough proper roleplayers and have rarely roleplayed myself. Please, upload more summary videos about these guys continued adventures in Red, I am mesmerized.

[@MrNathanovic]

Awesome video! Glad someone is making content for this game!

[@shetto]

i had no clue cyberpunk red existed until I saw your videos, it looks sick

[@lemuriansettler]

Loved seeing TaleSpire used to illustrate the story! Your group is lucky!

[@demodot323]

I subscribed for the game updates but seeing this got me hyped always wanted to see someone do this Or experience it myself😅 keep up the good work bro

[@shingles1465]

I'd love to hear more stories

[@bigboyblitz8796]

I’ve been trying to get my group going but there not really putting any effort in to doing anything like majority of them haven’t even started making the characters yet

[@DiceTTRPG]

Have a Session 0 and make the characters with them during that, just sitting down and setting expectations and creating things will make sure the first session goes proper.

[@halocor]

Same dawg sucks when you best friend girlfriends brother is the one putting most of the effort

[@Vesper2]

id love to watch the full game as you play and also how do you guys keep track of the Caracter sheets and so on i play dnd on talespire and use dnd beyond but there is no cyberpunk beyond

[@TheEposis]

Loved this!

[@carlholter328]

Thanks for the great insight! Did you prepare a Netarchitecture for your runner when he jacked in or did you improvise that as well? How did it look like? I have trouble improing architectures as to how or even if theyd be ICEed or what to find. :)

[@DiceTTRPG]

For that session, since I was going purely off of Easy Mode, I winged it. A big help for making NET Architectures has been the Companion App. If you can't figure one up yourself, you hit the randomizer and boom, you got one. A smart idea is to set a budget for the location they are trying to run in, and then how much they'd spend part of that budget on a framework. And when push comes to shove, get them using that Basic Tech or Electronics/Security Tech.

[@carlholter328]

Great, thanks for the tips! Ill definitely will check out that app

[@bossdozz]

This looks so fun! I never got a group together for DnD 5e so I doubt Ill ever get to play Cyberpunk ttrpg lol Is talespire the 3d map tool? It looks amazing

[@DiceTTRPG]

There are a few Discords I can recommend, but straight up look in on the Foundry VTT Discord and the R. Talsorian Games Discord. I have one myself, I still don't know if I'll fully ever open it up to folks (Because I know I don't have the time to moderate a server right now) but yeah, check those 2 out. I recommend them both for finding games. Foundry VTT: discord.gg/foundryvtt R. Talsorian Games (The Publisher): discord.gg/awMVstnW

[@bossdozz]

@@DiceTTRPG awesome! Thank you choom, hope you got a drink named for you at the afterlife

[@BINKSGAMING]

Was thinking of getting talespire but this does look cool. Do you have to download the characters and maps from somewhere else or does the game have this already ?

[@DiceTTRPG]

It has basic models with it, but not a large library for Sci-Fi like it does Fantasy. For models, you either mod them in, or just straight make them via HeroForge and link your account to HeroForge for 3D Digital purchases. If you're subscribed too to HeroForge, they give you a pack every month or two of more minis.

[@BINKSGAMING]

@DiceTTRPG okay thanks. We just started playing cyberpunk red and we were thinking of switching to virtual tabletops but I been trying to find out which one to get

[@DiceTTRPG]

I recommend Foundry for a 2D VTT. For TaleSpire, I say wait maybe...a month. They're preparing to allow player modding in an easier manner. It's on sale right now though, so it's up to you. TaleSpire requires everyone to buy it, each. Foundry is just a GM purchase and then anyone can connect to you. I use Foundry more than TaleSpire. And I recommend Foundry over TaleSpire for new groups as it's less of a financial investment right off the bat. But if you got the money to spare, TaleSpire.

[@BINKSGAMING]

@DiceTTRPG Okay thanks I'll check out foundry

[@DiceTTRPG]

I use it for almost every game I run, including Blade Runner, CY_BORG, and Lancer too. It's a good VTT.

[@TheMorning_Son]

Love it

[@bigburd7232]

Hey what software is being used here??

[@DiceTTRPG]

The software is TaleSpire. It's a rules agnostic 3D VTT. It's been around for a hot minute and is really good. It's on Steam.

[@MRSterling78]

What VTT is this?

[@darrenp9454]

Talespire

[@MonaByMoonlight]

What software / website do you use in this video it’s amazing?!

[@DiceTTRPG]

This is all done by using TaleSpire.