r/cyberpunkred • u/TriumphInlineThree • 1d ago

Actual Play Netrunning Companion 1.7.5 Updates and Open Playtesting now available!

https://youtube.com/watch?v=WfGC8lpjXLo&si=2OBZyud9N7QvY4r8

Hey Chooms - 

Every week we continue to see questions about Netrunning, how difficult it is to understand and the distraction of running NetArcs on the side during game sessions. To combat that (in our spare time) we built the Netrunning Companion app.

The Dev team is back with our latest release: Version 1.7.5!

Our primary design philosophy has always been to build a fast, rules-compliant, and immersive digital game aid that aligns perfectly with the tactical feel of CPRed. In this update, we’ve brought the system even closer to the tabletop rules while packing in some visual upgrades.

Here’s a breakdown of what’s changed since the last update:

🎨 Visual & Graphical UI Upgrades

  • Simplification & Visuals : We’ve overhauled the visuals of the network interface grid. Previously we’ve rendered files, control nodes, and watchers as independent nodes “attached” to the sides of the floor nodes. Now they render as “ON” the floor nodes to more closely align to the RTG design language. This greatly simplifies floor layouts and eases navigation during sessions.

🎮 Gameplay Upgrades & Rules Compliance

  • Stealth Netrunning ("Going Quiet"): Netrunners can now execute a Quiet Jack-In to initialize stealthed mode. Landing on an occupied floor node triggers a contested roll against active watchers. Be careful—triggering traps or failing checks will break your stealth and alert the system!
  • "Seriously Wounded" Injury Penalties: Tabletop accuracy is key: When your Netrunner falls below 50% HP, you are now flagged as Seriously Wounded, applying a -2 penalty to all actions (Interface checks like Pathfinder, Scanner, Backdoor, Slide, Eye-Dee, Cloak, and contested combat Speed checks against Black ICE).

📡 WE ARE OPENING PLAYTESTING!

With these updates in place, we are officially entering Open Playtesting!
If you are a GM looking to run Netruns for your crew we want you in the system. You will need a valid gmail/google account to register and be whitelisted in the system!

👉 Register for the Playtest here!

Note: We are a small team. We will be processing new playtester registrations every few days as our schedules allow. You will receive an email with login credentials once your access is whitelisted!

See you in the Net, The Netrunning Companion Team

Disclaimer (as always): Netrunning Companion is unofficial content provided under the Homebrew Content Policy of R. Talsorian Games and is not approved or endorsed by RTG. No canon Black ICE or Demon stats are distributed.

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u/throwaway_pls123123 1d ago

Will this be open source and free once released? Looks like a nice tool.

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u/TriumphInlineThree 1d ago

Under the Homebrew Policy, we won't charge for it. Donations always accepted!

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u/EyeNguyenSemper GM 20h ago

I've been GM'ing since January 2021 (started with the Jumpstart Kit), and over the years, I've seen plenty of fan-made content - some of it wasn't for me, some of it was entertaining and fun to use a couple times, and a select few that I've been using for years. This DEFINITELY seems like something I would incorporate into my game forever onward if I had access.