🕶️ Cyberpunk RED: Learn-to-Play | Pick the Job | One-Shot

Creating your character

You will use pre-generated characters. Character creation will not happen during the session or beforehand. At the start we’ll do a quick pick: choose a pre-gen. I’ll walk you through your key stats, skills, gear, and what you can do in a turn. No books required, everything is provided. Then, after a brief introduction to safety tools, we’ll jump straight in.

Preparing for the session

Make sure you can join our Discord before the game (I’ll send the invite after you sign up). Please install Fantasy Grounds Unity (it’s free). You can get it via Steam or the Fantasy Grounds website. You’ll also need a headset and mic (or a mic plus speakers). A webcam is welcome because seeing faces helps, but it’s not required. That’s it. If you’d like, I can help you get Discord and Fantasy Grounds working before the session so you can jump straight into the game.

What Hollowponds (Peter) brings to the table

Now you know what’s expected of you, here’s what you can expect from me. I bring four decades of TTRPG experience, and I’ve written for R. Talsorian Games (the publishers of Cyberpunk). That means you’ll get a GM who knows the setting and can deliver the tone and feel of Cyberpunk RED without you needing to. My style is character-first and new-player friendly. I like making the world feel alive, so you can expect distinct NPCs, a few voices, and clear scene framing so you always know what’s happening and what your options are. I don’t use background music or sound, so everything stays clear and easy to follow. If you want a sense of what my GM style is like before you sign up, you can look up my YouTube channel, Hollowponds Solo Sagas, where I run story-forward games and focus on keeping play moving. Rules-wise, I lean towards cool over rule. If you describe something brilliant and it fits the moment, I’ll help you make it happen. I’ll keep the game moving, keep things fair, and work with you to create a great one-shot story together.

Homebrew rules

I don’t use any major homebrew rules for this game. We’ll play rules as written. That said, because this is a one-shot, I’ll prioritise flow. If a rule lookup would slow us down, I’ll make a quick, fair call, keep the scene moving, and we’ll check it properly after the session if needed.

How Hollowponds (Peter) creates a safe table

This is a one-shot with contained content, but player safety still comes first. At the start of the session we’ll do a quick Lines and Veils check so everyone knows what is off-limits, and what should be handled gently. During play you can message me privately at any time on Discord if something feels off. We also use an open door approach, you can take a break or step away at any time, no questions asked. We’ll use simple safety signals in Discord. Message me X to stop and rewind, N to steer away, and O to confirm you’re okay. If anything crosses a line, we’ll fade to black, adjust, and carry on. I’m neurodivergent, and I aim to create a comfortable, accepting space where everyone can play in the way that suits them.