One of the things that I think Neon Skies does best is create lingo at the table that sounds like it exists in universe. You have done a fantastic job of working the narrative language into how we interact with the rules.
You know, I entered the kickstarter more as a support for you as anything Wylock, but the more I see (and understand of the rules) the more I get exited for this to actually come out! Fun times ahead! 😀
Wyloch, thanks for building the exact hacking mechanic I was looking for. I've tried to develop homebrewed hacking in the past, but it always felt too complicated. I backed the KS and definitely looking forward to it.
I almost never play RPGs outside of heavily homebrewed 5e, but the more videos of Neon Skies I see, the more exited I become. I’m kicking myself for not backing the kickstarter.
Just wondering, are omni hacking turns equal in time to actual combat turns? If a remote hacker is omni hacking a business to disrupt security or other helpful antics, is it a one for one turn or does the number of slings relate to “it took you you x slings to succeed” so the vault doesnt open for 3 turns. Or is their no way to omni dive during a Run?
@confuzed6 yes, in fact there could be a combat up in realspace and everybody still acts on their turn per the rules of whatever they are doing. Heck, you could even be doing a dive from the back seat of a car that's in a vehicle chase. The turn order happens all the same, and you do whatever it is you are doing on your turn.
@@confuzed6 And as for....I think you're asking about the duration of an omninet dive's effect? Narrative discretion of the admin. And the book talks all about how the Admin should strive to say Yes.
Very interesting system you've built! Do the dark horse cops ignore hazards or are there situations where they have to deal with those as well? And if a player character has a sysadmin password/fake credentials or are dealing with their own system under attack, are they able to set themselves up to ignore hazards?
The law is able to avoid hazards. Not worth slogging down gameplay simulating their actions. And it is impossible to fake credentials since your Engram (unique to you) is what the OmniNet "sees."
@@WylochsArmory I'm still going to love the hell out of this, and I might tinker a bit with it. I love all the work you've put in & I'm happy to be a backer. o7
In my experience, hacking is the make or break system for most cyberpunk ttrpgs (important to the setting and hard to do well) so I'm interested to see how this turns out
This one includes a complete OmniNet dive. The other two just featured one round of play. So this shows how an full 'netrunning' dive takes 15 minutes, in realtime.
@@WylochsArmory it's appreciated! Once again you've handily one-upped similar systems by including the whole party in an activity that only one or two members are specialized in
You didn’t mention it but for the crew that are not diving; could they also participate in combat in the real world instead of just the prayer circle? Maybe like fighting off corp security to protect those diving?
Yes, there could be combat going on up in realspace. You could even be performing a dive from the back seat of a car during a vehicle chase. The game simply enters structured mode and you have a turn order, like normal.
One of the things that I think Neon Skies does best is create lingo at the table that sounds like it exists in universe. You have done a fantastic job of working the narrative language into how we interact with the rules.
Really dig the visuals of the dive tower set up. Thanks, Bill.
You know, I entered the kickstarter more as a support for you as anything Wylock, but the more I see (and understand of the rules) the more I get exited for this to actually come out! Fun times ahead! 😀
Wyloch, thanks for building the exact hacking mechanic I was looking for. I've tried to develop homebrewed hacking in the past, but it always felt too complicated. I backed the KS and definitely looking forward to it.
I almost never play RPGs outside of heavily homebrewed 5e, but the more videos of Neon Skies I see, the more exited I become. I’m kicking myself for not backing the kickstarter.
Ive been loving the how too videos and been sharing them with friends. I havent played a ttrpg in ages but this might help me break the streak 1
Love the way hacking works. Very dramatic with a lot of tense moments. I really hope I can find a group to play with since I backed.
Very cool and easily comprehensible while being dynamic. My interest is piqued
"There are no degrees of success" is pretty much the Hosaka précis of my life!
This is exciting stuff. I imagine it's neat to see your scratch built riot walker as art in your game.
Hopefully we get to see a Lets play of sorts with wyloch in full Neon Skies cosplay sometime in the future ;)
Gotta start working on an omni net tower like you have here….. once again excellent work!
Just wondering, are omni hacking turns equal in time to actual combat turns? If a remote hacker is omni hacking a business to disrupt security or other helpful antics, is it a one for one turn or does the number of slings relate to “it took you you x slings to succeed” so the vault doesnt open for 3 turns. Or is their no way to omni dive during a Run?
@confuzed6 yes, in fact there could be a combat up in realspace and everybody still acts on their turn per the rules of whatever they are doing. Heck, you could even be doing a dive from the back seat of a car that's in a vehicle chase. The turn order happens all the same, and you do whatever it is you are doing on your turn.
@@confuzed6 And as for....I think you're asking about the duration of an omninet dive's effect? Narrative discretion of the admin. And the book talks all about how the Admin should strive to say Yes.
great visuals !! thanks for the content.
Ever since I saw that pic of the tower on the crafting page I've been dying to see this episode.
Very interesting system you've built!
Do the dark horse cops ignore hazards or are there situations where they have to deal with those as well? And if a player character has a sysadmin password/fake credentials or are dealing with their own system under attack, are they able to set themselves up to ignore hazards?
The law is able to avoid hazards. Not worth slogging down gameplay simulating their actions.
And it is impossible to fake credentials since your Engram (unique to you) is what the OmniNet "sees."
This is so cool; one thing I wanted to ask about: Is there a solo mode (or one on the horizon)?
Thanks! No. No plans for a solo mode.
@@WylochsArmory I'm still going to love the hell out of this, and I might tinker a bit with it. I love all the work you've put in & I'm happy to be a backer. o7
In my experience, hacking is the make or break system for most cyberpunk ttrpgs (important to the setting and hard to do well) so I'm interested to see how this turns out
Let us know your honest reaction.
Burke needs to stick to driving the Trans Am. Lol.
3 times the length of the combat video and vehicle video?? hm...
This one includes a complete OmniNet dive. The other two just featured one round of play. So this shows how an full 'netrunning' dive takes 15 minutes, in realtime.
@@WylochsArmory it's appreciated! Once again you've handily one-upped similar systems by including the whole party in an activity that only one or two members are specialized in
You didn’t mention it but for the crew that are not diving; could they also participate in combat in the real world instead of just the prayer circle? Maybe like fighting off corp security to protect those diving?
Yes, there could be combat going on up in realspace. You could even be performing a dive from the back seat of a car during a vehicle chase. The game simply enters structured mode and you have a turn order, like normal.
I assumed but was still curious! Game looks fantastic and I’m excited to get the book!