Hello Chooms

Hello, I am running a Cyberpunk Red campaign on Fridays at 7PM GMT+2. I'm looking for 3 or 4 players to take on a not-so-heroic tale through the neon-lit dumpster fire that is beautiful Night City. If you've never played, that's totally fine! Now follow me, chooms; we have corporations to burn.

The Game

The campaign will take place in Night City. However, I'm still deciding where on the timeline our story will take place. There are some elements of 2077 that I really love, and I feel are sorely lacking in the time of the red. So we'll figure that one out once we actually have our group together. Thankfully, the creator of Cyberpunk has provided us with a lovely little timeline to ogle at.

For the story itself, I want it to be completely centered around the player characters. I'm not interested in running the traditional "Big evil bad man threatens the world, and only our intrepid heroes can put a stop to it" kind of game. Instead, I want the main story to come from what your characters actually want. Their ambitions, problems, relationships, and decisions are what should drive the story forward. I want to know what your characters want most in this world, and then we'll build a main story around it.

In my opinion, that's what makes Cyberpunk such a wonderful setting for storytelling, because it's not about stopping the big evil bad guy; it's about trying to preserve your own life in a world that really doesn't care if you live or die. The only thing that matters is the friends you have, and the enemies that you can stay ahead of (which are very often your friends who double-crossed you). The only certainty you have living in Night City is that you won't survive it. So let's see how long you can last.

What am I looking for

I'm looking for players who enjoy being social and actively involved with the group. I'm naturally a pretty talkative guy when I play, and a big part of what makes these games fun for me is the interaction between everyone. Not just during the game, but also the conversations, jokes, and general vibe around it.

Because of that, I don't think I'm the best GM for someone who prefers to mostly sit back and listen. This is not a dig; it's simply a matter of compatibility. I need a pretty interactive group to get the most enjoyment out of these games, and for that reason I believe that someone who prefers a quieter experience would probably be better suited to a different kind of table.

I'm also looking for players who are primarily interested in the storytelling aspect of the game. Cyberpunk RED is a really cool system, and its filled to the brim with awesome mechanics, weapons, gear, and character options, but those are there to support the story rather than be the main focus of why we play.

I'd much rather spend our time talking about characters, writing, relationships, drama, and where the story could go than discussing optimal builds or how much pretend damage your character can potentially do once they get that one special gun. There's nothing wrong with enjoying the mechanical aspects of a TTRPG; it's just not what I'm personally interested in.

Ultimately, I'm looking for people who like to socialize a lot and tell stories together :)

Requirements

- Be 21+

- Have a good microphone without any background noise

- Be able to run Foundry on a PC

- Be fluent in English (accent doesn't matter)

It goes without saying that I'd like everyone at the table to treat each other with respect. I'm not particularly concerned about political correctness, and I don't expect everyone to walk on eggshells around each other. Dark humor, dumb jokes, and busting each other's chops in a fun and friendly way are all perfectly fine with me.

What I do care about is the intent behind it. There's a difference between making a joke with a group of people that you like hanging out with and genuinely having contempt for someone because of who they are, and trying to mask your hateful disposition with excuses like "oh, it's just a joke, bro". Bigotry, harassment, or hostility towards women, queer people, or other marginalized groups is not tolerated at my table.

If you're still here, thank you for reading all of that! There is no secret phrase or word hidden in the wall of text, so don't you worry your pretty little head about it. If you're interested in applying and meet the 4 requirements above, then please fill out a little survey that i made!

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