Never Fade Away - Learn Cyberpunk 2020 With Johnny Silverhand
Cyberpunk 2020 | One-Shot
About the adventure
Before he was portrayed by Keanu Reeves, Johnny Silverhand was icing corpos in the pages of Cyberpunk 2020, the second edition of the Cyberpunk TTRPG. This module, Never Fade Away, published in 1990, is the rockerboy's signature outing, and directly inspired the events of Cyberpunk 2077. Johnny is known for a lot of things, shredding guitar solos, gripping anti-authoritarian lyrics, never backing down from a fight. One thing he is definitely not known for is stable relationships. But he's determined to make things work with Alt, and when she's kidnapped by chromed out thugs, you better believe Silverhand is coming after her. There's a lot more to both the kidnappers and Alt than Johnny could ever expect though, and he's going to need help. Unfortunately that means hitting up his ex, but Rogue and her crew are the best in the biz, and the only people Johnny knows he can trust. Step into the shoes of Johnny Silverhand, Rogue, and their crew, in this retro-futuristic barnburner that will feel both familiar and strange to fans of Cyberpunk 2077.
Game style
Rule of Cool (RoC)
“Rule of Cool” emphasizes creative story beats over sticking to a system’s rules as written. Players have the ability to push the limits of the rules or even break core rule mechanics at times if the Game Master thinks it is interesting, fun, or cool enough.
Combat Heavy
“Combat Heavy” games emphasize the combat mechanics within their systems over roleplay or puzzle solving. There are frequent and longer battles with enemies and a greater emphasis on tactical game play.
Roleplay Heavy
“Roleplay Heavy” games place the focus on the story, the characters, and the world they live within, and tend to lean hard into the various roleplaying elements of the game. These games will frequently find the party talking with NPCs, exploring the personal elements of their backstories, or even having emotional moments around the camp fire.
5.0
(8)
Less than a year on StartPlaying
1 game hosted
Highly rated for: Inclusive, World Builder, Creativity
Additional details
How to prepare
You will need a discord account and either the desktop app or browser extension installed, as well as a microphone. Video is not required. I will provide invite links to a discord group for the campaign, which players will need to join. You will need an account of Roll20, I will provide a link to create an account via DM and on the discord. You do not need to know any of the rules of Cyberpunk 2020 beforehand, I will be teaching you as we play. Prior to the session start, players should DM me ranking all four characters in order of how much they want to play them, with 1 being the one you want to play most. Not everyone can play Silverhand, but I'll assign characters so everyone gets to play someone they're interested in.
What I provide
I have custom maps and tokens of Roll20 for the one-shot. My GMing style emphasizes the rule of cool. In Cyberpunk, looking good while doing something is just as important as actually doing it. I want to encourage players to take risks and play stylishly.
Gameplay details
I will ask all players for their lines and veils, hard and soft boundaries when it comes to topics covered in the campaign. During sessions, players will be able to inform me if we are approaching or crossing one of their boundaries with an X, M, or O in chat, or using an anonymous alternative that I will have set up. We will take a 15 minute break about 2 hours into the session, in addition, players are welcome to step away whenever they need without judgement.
Content warnings
• Ableism
• Alcohol Use
• Blood
• Character Death
• Classism
• Death
• Drugs (addiction, use, withdrawal)
• Gore
• Kidnapping
• Language/Cursing
• Lifechanging Injury
• Murder
• Police Brutality
• PTSD
• Sexual Content
• Torture
Safety tools used
• Breaks
• Lines and Veils
• Open Door
• X, N, and O Cards
How will character creation work
We will be using pregenerated characters of Johnny Silverhand and his crew. Prior to the session start, players should DM me ranking all four characters in order of how much they want to play them, with 1 being the one you want to play most. Not everyone can play Silverhand, but I'll assign characters so everyone gets to play someone they're interested in. The characters are... Johhny Silverhand - Ex-Central American vet, now Rockerboy, Johnny is the leader of a cult punk rock band called Samurai. He's known for his musical skill, his compelling songs, and a history of trashed relationships. Thompson - A top reporter for World News Service, Thompson has a running feud with the infamous Arasaka Corporation, whom he suspects of having murdered his wife. He will do anything to get the elusive security firm, anything. Thompson also served as a correspondent in the same war as Johnny, and followed his platoon for a while. Rogue Amendiares - This hard-bitten solo and her partner Santiago, are edgerunners. In fact, the word on the Street is that they're the best. Rogue and Johnny were an item for a few months before their clashing lifestyles, egos, and tendencies for violence erupted in a breakup that got Samurai blacklisted from a certain venue in Atlanta. Rogue sure as hell hasn't forgiven Johnny for his behavior, but she also regrets her own part in the affair, and isn't likely to turn down a chance for them both to make amends and earn some redemption. Santiago Palmer - Santiago is a Nomad who runs with the Aldecaldo Pack; displaced farmers thrown off their land by the Corporations. Santiago has a reputation as a paramour, chasing women, men, and anyone else he finds attractive. Pursuing Rogue right after her very public breakup was not the brightest idea Santiago has ever had, it nearly got him shot. On the plus side, it also got him a job as Rogues business partner, and the two have become good friends.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
High
Roleplay
Medium
Puzzles
Low
Experience level
Beginner
Platforms used
• Discord
• Roll20
$20.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Once / Thursday - 10:00 PM UTC
Mar 20
3-3.5 Hour Duration
1 / 4 Seats Filled
Requirements
Experience required: Beginner
Age: 18+