Sovereign Signal: A Cyberpunk 2079 Campaign

Creating your character

Character creation can happen either before the game or during Session 0, depending on player comfort and experience. New players are welcome to wait until Session 0 so I can walk them through the process. For this campaign, I recommend using the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Mission Kit rules as the starting point, since the game is set in 2079. Players can create either a pregenerated-style character or a customized edgerunner using those rules. I strongly recommend the Cyberpunk RED Companion App, as it makes character creation much easier and helps keep stats, gear, cyberware, and abilities organized. Once the character is made, players should transfer the character information into their Roll20 sheet before play begins.

Preparing for the session

Before the game, players should create a character and enter it into Roll20. I recommend using the Cyberpunk RED Companion app to build either a pregenerated or customized character, then transferring the character information into the Roll20 sheet. Players will also need a Roll20 account and access to Discord for voice, table updates, and communication between sessions. A private Discord invite will be sent after signing up for the game. New players are welcome, and I am happy to help with character creation before or during Session 0.

What Matthew Cooper brings to the table

I provide a cinematic, immersive Cyberpunk RED experience with dynamic maps, customized soundscapes, character voices, and atmospheric details to bring Night City to life. Between sessions, I may also share teasers, clues, rumors, or in-world messages to keep the story moving and give players more ways to engage with the mystery. My GM style focuses on high-energy scenes, character-driven drama, stylish action, and meaningful choices. I respect the rules and use them to keep the game fair, but Cyberpunk is all about attitude, risk, and unforgettable moments, so the Rule of Cool has a strong place at my table. If a player has a bold, creative, or cinematic idea, I want to find a way to make it matter.

Homebrew rules

I keep homebrew light and explain any adjustments clearly before they come up in play. For this campaign, the main homebrew I use is offering a few additional healing options so the crew has more ways to recover between dangerous jobs without removing the risk of combat. I also use an “inspiration” style reward for standout roleplay, clever problem-solving, bold character choices, or especially cinematic moments. When earned, this can be spent to reroll an important roll. The goal is to reward creativity and memorable play while keeping the core Cyberpunk RED rules intact.

How Matthew Cooper creates a safe table

Player safety and comfort are a priority at my table. Before Session 0, I will send a linked Lines and Veils document so players can privately share boundaries, topics to avoid, and content that should fade to black. In Session 0, we will review tone, expectations, table etiquette, PvP boundaries, character concepts, and how darker cyberpunk themes will be handled. During play, I use X, N, and O cards. Players can use them digitally, by private message, verbally, or on video. X stops or removes content, N slows down or redirects, and O means the player is okay to continue. No explanation is required. After intense scenes, I check in, make space for feedback, and help the table decompress.