Cypher Shorts
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You could be playing ten minutes from now!
Experiment with a new genre. Try something weird or different. Or just enjoy an impromptu evening of gaming with little or no prep. Cypher Shorts are one-shot adventures you create in minutes (including character generation!) for a full-length session of fun¸ engaging play.
The scenario creation guidelines in Cypher Shorts help you turn an "elevator pitch" into a full-length adventure in a matter of minutes. An alien attack has breached the space station-can the PCs get out before life support fails? The archduke has taken possession of a priceless tome¸ and a well-financed patron wants the PCs to steal it. A ghostly harlequin terrorizes the museum at night¸ and it's up to a plucky band of teenagers-and their dog!-to get to the bottom of it. Take any idea and¸ using the strengths of the Cypher System and the guidelines in this product¸ turn it into a full-fledged adventure in minutes.
The character creation rules distill the strengths of the Cypher System into a simplified process that generates fully playable characters in minutes. Cypher Short characters are totally compatible with standard Cypher System play¸ but focus on character elements likely to be most relied upon in a one-shot¸ single-session adventure. Playing a scenario about breaking out of a prison camp? Perhaps you'll be a quick scout who works with tools¸ a charming lieutenant who plans¸ or even a skilled supply sergeant who provides comic relief. You build your character for the scenario at hand¸ keeping character generation quick and simple.
This free product features:
- An abbreviated¸ super-streamlined character creation system that gives you fully playable Cypher System characters¸ completely compatible with the full rules of the game¸ in minutes.
- A scenario creation system that lets the GM turn an idea into a satisfying¸ full-length game session quickly and easily.
- A Cypher Short adventure¸ "Trapped in Flames¸" complete with encounter outlines¸ potential GM intrusions¸ and guidelines for player character creation.
You can use the rules in Cypher Shorts with any Cypher System game. You'll need the Cypher System Rulebook ¸ or the free Cypher System Rules Primer ¸ to use Cypher Shorts.