GM Note: This is a small reboot of a cyberpunk RP I started about two months ago, but some shit happened IRL where I couldn't continue to post. It wasn't too popular, but it meant a lot to me. More or less, this is a do-over.
Cy∙ber (sī-bər): adj. of, relating to, or involving computers or computer networks.
Punk4 (pəŋk): n. a genre of rock music, popular in the early 1980’s, which epitomized violence, rebellion, and social action in a nihilistic way.
METAPLOT:
SUMMARY: As if you couldn’t already tell, this RP is based off of the 1990 tabletop RPG of the same name. Named after the genre of the works of William Gibson (“Neuromancer”), Bruce Sterling (“Mirrorshades”), and Rudy Rucker (the “Ware Tetralogy”), just to name a few. The subject matter of Cyberpunk is usually described as “neo-noir”, focusing on the degeneration of human nature through the over-abundance and the hyper-advancement of technology; often described as the opposite to typical apocalyptic scenarios (a sudden catastrophe or depravation of a necessary resource(s)). Think of how dirty and violent big cities in the 18th and mid-19th centuries used to be. Now, with that image in your head, imagine for a second if they suddenly had the technology of today at their fingertips. You would probably get a similar reaction handing a chimpanzee an M60A1 Machine Gun.
HISTORY: It should go without saying, but I’m going to say it anyway. Because the year “2020” isn’t too far away in real life, it’s safe to say that Cyberpunk 2020 takes place in an alternate universe. Basically, history, for the most part, remains unchanged until 1990. It should also be noted that I’m including every event for every year; just ones that everyone would probably know about.
SETTING: After being racked with catastrophe after catastrophe and after being rebuilt so many times, most of the major cities in the United States are world-weary and decrepit and they’re all drowning in neon lights and adverts. Unless you’re in a district for the ultra-rich, you’re surrounded by grime and grit… and I’m not just talking about the environment. Crime and corruption run rampant; you’ll get mugged on the street, be beaten within an inch of your life and you’ll be the one to end up in jail for “disturbing the peace” because you screamed for help. Charmed, I’m sure. As for all the land in between the big cities is nothing but unregulated roads, nomad packs (think “The Road Warrior” in the US) and the odd shanty/ghost town.
RULES:
NO godmoding, trolling, flaming, or spam.
Use correct grammar and spelling
Sex is allowed, but use it in moderation.
Swearing is also allowed, but, again, use in it moderation.
No player killings without my discretion.
Multi-Characters are allowed, but I (personally) wouldn’t recommend it for this kind of game.
While not a rule per se, it’s still worth mentioning. Be as detailed as possible. Use common sense when not to be detailed (i.e. sex, just to name one).
Be realistic... or as realistic as possible in a Sci-Fi universe.
Feel free to ask me anything pertaining to the role-play. If you have any questions, I’ll come up with the answers you request. Be sure to PM me.
Last, but certainly not least, have fun. It took time to make it as enjoyable as possible. I hope you enjoy it as much I had making it.
CHARACTER SHEET: You can post your character in the OOC, but I would really appreciate it if you PM’d me instead. Thank you!
USEFUL LINKS: Cyberpunk 2020 Character Creation Guide and Datafortess 2020
*=(OOC: Stylized shortening for “Technology Expo”)
Cyberpunk 2020 – A Ghost in the Machine
Cy∙ber (sī-bər): adj. of, relating to, or involving computers or computer networks.
Punk4 (pəŋk): n. a genre of rock music, popular in the early 1980’s, which epitomized violence, rebellion, and social action in a nihilistic way.
METAPLOT:
SUMMARY: As if you couldn’t already tell, this RP is based off of the 1990 tabletop RPG of the same name. Named after the genre of the works of William Gibson (“Neuromancer”), Bruce Sterling (“Mirrorshades”), and Rudy Rucker (the “Ware Tetralogy”), just to name a few. The subject matter of Cyberpunk is usually described as “neo-noir”, focusing on the degeneration of human nature through the over-abundance and the hyper-advancement of technology; often described as the opposite to typical apocalyptic scenarios (a sudden catastrophe or depravation of a necessary resource(s)). Think of how dirty and violent big cities in the 18th and mid-19th centuries used to be. Now, with that image in your head, imagine for a second if they suddenly had the technology of today at their fingertips. You would probably get a similar reaction handing a chimpanzee an M60A1 Machine Gun.
HISTORY: It should go without saying, but I’m going to say it anyway. Because the year “2020” isn’t too far away in real life, it’s safe to say that Cyberpunk 2020 takes place in an alternate universe. Basically, history, for the most part, remains unchanged until 1990. It should also be noted that I’m including every event for every year; just ones that everyone would probably know about.
SETTING: After being racked with catastrophe after catastrophe and after being rebuilt so many times, most of the major cities in the United States are world-weary and decrepit and they’re all drowning in neon lights and adverts. Unless you’re in a district for the ultra-rich, you’re surrounded by grime and grit… and I’m not just talking about the environment. Crime and corruption run rampant; you’ll get mugged on the street, be beaten within an inch of your life and you’ll be the one to end up in jail for “disturbing the peace” because you screamed for help. Charmed, I’m sure. As for all the land in between the big cities is nothing but unregulated roads, nomad packs (think “The Road Warrior” in the US) and the odd shanty/ghost town.
RULES:
NO godmoding, trolling, flaming, or spam.
Use correct grammar and spelling
Sex is allowed, but use it in moderation.
Swearing is also allowed, but, again, use in it moderation.
No player killings without my discretion.
Multi-Characters are allowed, but I (personally) wouldn’t recommend it for this kind of game.
While not a rule per se, it’s still worth mentioning. Be as detailed as possible. Use common sense when not to be detailed (i.e. sex, just to name one).
Be realistic... or as realistic as possible in a Sci-Fi universe.
Feel free to ask me anything pertaining to the role-play. If you have any questions, I’ll come up with the answers you request. Be sure to PM me.
Last, but certainly not least, have fun. It took time to make it as enjoyable as possible. I hope you enjoy it as much I had making it.
CHARACTER SHEET: You can post your character in the OOC, but I would really appreciate it if you PM’d me instead. Thank you!
USEFUL LINKS: Cyberpunk 2020 Character Creation Guide and Datafortess 2020
*=(OOC: Stylized shortening for “Technology Expo”)
