Pathfinder 1E Pathfinder Cyberpunk? If not, do you want one?

[Jester David]

The feel we are looking to recreate is that of the Shirow Masamune works of Appleseed and Ghost in the Shell. To that end, we decided to make hacking non-grid/map-based and more about abilities, programs, viruses, and die rolls. We have a good number of cybernetics as well. We're also introducing four races based on your extent of transhumanism. Any questions people have I'll be happy to answer.

But don't leave out the flechette guns and glass knives.

 

[tylermalan]

I like Ghost in the Shell as much as the next guy, but for me, Cyberpunk has a certain lower threshold of Neuromancer that must be present. Seconding the flechettes.

 

[Dias Ex Machina]

Ok (writing it down), rocket pistols and glass knives....

Anything else you guys want?

 

[tylermalan]

Flechettes are rockets?

 

[Dias Ex Machina]

Right, flechettes are needlers. Got that mixed up with sabot. I already have those.

 

[tylermalan]

Word! As I mentioned previously, I'm interested to know how you're handling hacking as, despite the praise heaped on the newest Shadowrun rules, I find hacking in that game to be my biggest hangup.

 

[Dias Ex Machina]

Right now, we're still developing the specifics, except I will say that it is not terribly complicated unless you wish it to be. For one, there isn't a whole new set of rules governing hacking. As we stated before, it doesn't use a tabletop, but does employ opponents built from the same skeleton as monsters.

And what I mean by "unless you wish it to be" is that you have access to natural abilities and programs, both which operate like spells, and how you go about using them depends on how much paperwork you want to make for your character. Some programs simply make hacking easier while others are complicated viruses where you implant various other abilities Also, anyone can hack, not just hackers, though they are generally better at it.

 

[Stacie GmrGrl]

I would like a cyberpunk game for Pathfinder. I like your work on Amethyst and it's a cool setting.

 

[tylermalan]

Right now, we're still developing the specifics, except I will say that it is not terribly complicated unless you wish it to be. For one, there isn't a whole new set of rules governing hacking. As we stated before, it doesn't use a tabletop, but does employ opponents built from the same skeleton as monsters.

And what I mean by "unless you wish it to be" is that you have access to natural abilities and programs, both which operate like spells, and how you go about using them depends on how much paperwork you want to make for your character. Some programs simply make hacking easier while others are complicated viruses where you implant various other abilities Also, anyone can hack, not just hackers, though they are generally better at it.

Sounds interesting. I look forward to seeing the specifics!

 

[Dias Ex Machina]

Well, it looks like it's going ahead. We'll need playtesters if anyone is interested.