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Kris H.

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Author of CHROMATIC SHADOWS: Occult Cyberpunk RPG. Matrix Ghost Games. https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/23962/Matrix-Ghost-Games

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Kris H. @1matrixghost.bsky.social · 29d

Greetings operators! Allow me to introduce, CHROMATIC SHADOWS: Occult Cyberpunk RPG. An original d6 dicepool system in the lineage of Shadowrun and Vampire, set in a weird-haunted Sprawl bubbling with strangeness & occult danger. Basic Rules are FREE!

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Chromatic Shadows Basic Rules - Matrix Ghost Games | DriveThruRPG

CHROMATIC SHADOWS is an original weird cyberpunk tabletop roleplaying game. The BASIC RULES contain everything you need to jump straight into a strange new world of cyberpunk action and occult intrigu...

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Patrick O'Duffy @patrickoduffy.bsky.social · Oct 23

It's still a polarising game, almost a decade after it lost the edition wars, but I love 4th ed D&D, aka '4E'. For me it excelled at being an enjoyable *game*, first and foremost, that you could use to create and underpin fun, action-packed fantasy stories.

The covers of the 4th edition Dungeons & Dragons books - the Player's Handbook, Dungeon Master's Guide and Monster Manual.

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Kris H. @1matrixghost.bsky.social · 2d

I tried my hardest to turn my daughter into a Carly fan, but she took the Taylor path, and I don't know where I went wrong.

Kris H. @1matrixghost.bsky.social · 3d

Reading D&D Essentials for 4e and realizing it's a secret edition of D&D that's also fucking amazing.

Kris H. @1matrixghost.bsky.social · 4d

Gonna smuggle some 4e into my 5e game by giving out magic items with encounter & daily powers.

Kris H. @1matrixghost.bsky.social · 4d

Now I need to figure out how make it a fun toy to play with :)

Kris H. @1matrixghost.bsky.social · 5d

I've heard good things about Bladerunner but I have not read it yet! But yes, that's my idea: a tool that the players can structure their approach with, and a checklist of objectives to consider. So instead of the gm guiding them through the flow, they can self direct.

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Kris H. @1matrixghost.bsky.social · 5d

When I'm running CS games, I usually will prompt the players along the mission phase flow. A handout sheet would help them self direct play toward the objectives that they identify.

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Kris H. @1matrixghost.bsky.social · 5d

Had the idea to include a "running missions" worksheet for the players in Chromatic Shadows Core. Basically an aid for tracking payout & contract level, structuring legwork, & action phase objectives.
Going to make one for the GM too for tracking heat, awareness position, & security triggers.

Kris H. @1matrixghost.bsky.social · 10d

Basically my old barrier rules choked up a lot the mechanics. Good riddance to that. Stunts are all quick contested rolls now. Clean resolutions. Also noticed the vehicle "pursuit" rules are 95% applicable for a foot chase mini game, so I might have to do something about that soon.

Kris H. @1matrixghost.bsky.social · 10d

Finished the revision of my "vehicles" chapter for Chromatic Shadows Core Hoo boy, that was a mess. Good ideas in embryo, but confused in execution. I've cut like 50% of the clutter and it's manifestly better. Got to playtest some of the stunts still, but a major improvement on all fronts.

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Kris H. @1matrixghost.bsky.social · 12d

Hello Darkness, my old friend.

Kris H. @1matrixghost.bsky.social · 12d

As a 4e enthusiast, a Battletech fan, and a guy writing a crunchy sci-fi RPG, I guess Lancer is an obvious shoe in, right?

Kris H. @1matrixghost.bsky.social · 13d

The cycle of D&D obsession is complete: I'm totally down the 4e rabbit hole.

Kris H. @1matrixghost.bsky.social · 20d

That's pretty good! I can think of different types of payloads something like than could chuck.

Kris H. @1matrixghost.bsky.social · 20d

Having a lot of fun writing a small "unconventional weapons" section for the Chromatic Shadows Core equipment chapter. What I have so far:

>Anti-Drone Laser Array
>Foam Grenade
>Dazzler
>EMP gun
>IED
>Sonic Cannon
>Flamethrower
>Tangler Grenade

I need some more suggestions!

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Kris H. @1matrixghost.bsky.social · 25d

Your supplement is one of the reasons I'm thinking about going bigger with gear. We should talk :)

Kris H. @1matrixghost.bsky.social · 25d

I can see that. One of big the reasons I bounced off Shadowrun Anarchy.

Kris H. @1matrixghost.bsky.social · 25d

So people wanted the longer more detailed lists of previous editions?

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Kris H. @1matrixghost.bsky.social · 25d

What are people's feelings about massive gear lists in sci-fi/ cyberpunk games? Exciting tools for the mission or option fatigue? With Chromatic Shadows, I've tried to keep a lid on the "gear-porn" approach, but I'm way open to reevaluating this position.

Kris H. @1matrixghost.bsky.social · 27d

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Kris H. @1matrixghost.bsky.social · 28d

Randy "The Ram", troll Street Samurai, retired professional wrestler, signature head-butt maneuver. Inspired by the Mickey Rourke character.

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Kris H. @1matrixghost.bsky.social · 28d

Just discovered Chromatic Shadows uploaded to Scribd. I guess I'm flattered?

Kris H. @1matrixghost.bsky.social · 29d

Haven't put out a book this year, but I've published numerous "Sprawl Zone" blog posts (for CS Core). Here's one of my faves..."Sprawl Zone: Fortress Estates", tables to create a suburban hellscape for Chromatic Shadows & other cyberpunk games.
matrixghosttransmissions.blogspot.com/2025/03/spra...

Kris H. @1matrixghost.bsky.social · 29d

2025 has been a year of steady writing, playtesting, design, and slow development, but big things are on the horizon (Chromatic Shadows Core)!

Kris H. @1matrixghost.bsky.social · 29d

The growing catalog of RPG books from Matrix Ghost Games: Chromatic Shadows and Land of Calyx!
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