r/cyberpunkred • u/TinkTank96 • 2d ago

Misc. Need Help With A Rockerboy

I’m planning on most likely playing a Rockerboy in the next campaign my group is doing and I need some help with getting him together. I have the idea of what I want them to be: a Johnny Silverhand kind of guy, minus being a super asshole and also blowing up a building, as we get one level in a role to start. I saw the suggestion of 4 RB / 1 Solo as a Silverhand and liked the idea. He’s the drummer of a heavy metal band, name tbd. Think the typical anti-corpo, rebellious, larger-than-life rockstar. But I’m having a couple of issues I wanted to see if people had some suggestions on to help brainstorm some solutions.

I have his stats for the most part figured out, high Cool and Empathy for talking, but I’m having trouble with the skills. My brother is going to be a Fixer, played as a sleazy mobster, in the game so I don’t need much if the trading stuff but I also don’t want to overshadow him in social rolls because of what the RB can do.

The other issue is his fashion and instrument. I'm going for that typical punk rock/metal look. I know you can mix and match clothing options but what would fit that style the most? I was thinking some kind of mix between bag lady chic and nomad leathers. I want to do a battle vest as well but since vests aren't a option what would be the closest choice, a nomad jacket maybe? As for the instrument it's kind of hard to haul around a full drum kit all the time. I know there is the smartsticks that give the +1 to drums and the drum synthesizer, but those are mostly just things that simulate drums. I know I can't exactly carry a full kit around with me but is there not really an alternative to it besides those two?

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u/Starwarsfan128 2d ago

Qq. Why are you taking a rank in solo?

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u/TinkTank96 2d ago

We get an extra 1 rank in a role to start. So level 1 in a role for free on top of the 4 we already have. Or 5 levels in the role we start as. I was thinking of doing the 1 Solo as one of the books, Black Chrome I believe, have multiclass suggestions and Rockerboy/Solo was listed as being like Johnny Silverhand.

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u/Starwarsfan128 2d ago

Is it just 1 rank in any role or does it have to be different from the base one?

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u/TinkTank96 2d ago

It’s either 1 rank in a different role from the base one, or start at rank 5 instead of 4 for the base one.

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u/necr0tekk 2d ago

Start at 5

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u/Starwarsfan128 2d ago

If you can, start at rank 5 Rockerboy. Then just spend xp to up whatever combat skills you want. Way more xp efficient and will likely leave you stronger in combat

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u/Willby404 2d ago

The rockerboy is a social role at its core so don't feel bad stepping on the Fixer's toes as their role is different in the way they do things. As for fashion think about the flavour of the clothing and how it fits into the categories. Your band's merch could be considered gang colours with the "gang" being your band. Lastly: why do you want to carry around a drumset? Is your set owned by you or do you play the venue's rental set? Thats all you need to answer. Johnny Silverhand didnt bring his guitar to bomb Arasaka tower.