Top 5 Reasons to Play Cyberpunk RED on Realm VTT
1.
Free Game Data Module
The Basic Data for Cyberpunk RED module is available on the Realm VTT marketplace. Get it, import it into your campaign, and start playing with game data released under R Talsorian Games' Fan Content policy.
2.
Free Dynamic Lighting & Fog of War
Dynamic lighting and fog of war are free for every campaign — perfect for dimly lit Night City encounters and nighttime operations. On Roll20, the GM needs a paid subscription ($5.99+/month) just to enable dynamic lighting.
3.
Animated Maps & UVTT Import
Upload your own cyberpunk-themed maps with native animated scene support — rain-soaked streets, flickering neon, and environmental effects. Import Universal VTT files from map-making tools with walls and lighting pre-configured.
4.
Generous Free Tier & No Player Limits
Realm VTT's free tier includes dynamic lighting, animated maps, and the tools you need to run Night City — features other platforms charge for. No player count restrictions. Just sign up, grab the data module, and invite your crew.
5.
Custom Ruleset Editor
Tailor Cyberpunk RED mechanics to your table with the custom ruleset editor — modify game rules, add homebrew cyberware, or create custom character options. Free on Realm VTT, paid on Roll20.
Realm VTT vs Roll20: Playing Cyberpunk RED Online
Dynamic Lighting
Realm VTT: Free for every campaign. Real-time shadows and line-of-sight — perfect for dimly lit Night City alleys and smoke-filled corridors.
Roll20: Requires Plus or Pro subscription ($5.99+/month). Free-tier Cyberpunk RED games have no dynamic lighting.
Battle Maps
Realm VTT: Animated maps with rain, neon, and environmental effects. Native UVTT import with walls and lighting pre-configured.
Roll20: Limited animated map support. No native UVTT import — maps lose wall and lighting data.
Game Data
Realm VTT: Free Basic Data for Cyberpunk RED module on the marketplace. Import it and start playing with content under R Talsorian's Fan Content policy.
Roll20: Community-created character sheets with varying quality. No official Cyberpunk RED data module.
Ruleset Editor
Realm VTT: Custom ruleset editor included free. Modify Cyberpunk RED mechanics, add homebrew cyberware, create custom content.
Roll20: Custom character sheet editing requires paid Pro subscription ($9.99/month).
Token Creator
Realm VTT: Built-in token creation tool. Make custom tokens from any image — no external tools needed.
Roll20: No built-in token creator. Requires third-party tools or marketplace purchases.
Pricing
Realm VTT: Generous free tier with dynamic lighting, animated maps, and game data module included. No player limits.
Roll20: Free tier with limited features. Plus ($5.99/mo) and Pro ($9.99/mo) tiers for full access.
Feature | Realm VTT | Roll20 |
|---|---|---|
Dynamic Lighting | Free for every campaign. Real-time shadows and line-of-sight — perfect for dimly lit Night City alleys and smoke-filled corridors. | Requires Plus or Pro subscription ($5.99+/month). Free-tier Cyberpunk RED games have no dynamic lighting. |
Battle Maps | Animated maps with rain, neon, and environmental effects. Native UVTT import with walls and lighting pre-configured. | Limited animated map support. No native UVTT import — maps lose wall and lighting data. |
Game Data | Free Basic Data for Cyberpunk RED module on the marketplace. Import it and start playing with content under R Talsorian's Fan Content policy. | Community-created character sheets with varying quality. No official Cyberpunk RED data module. |
Ruleset Editor | Custom ruleset editor included free. Modify Cyberpunk RED mechanics, add homebrew cyberware, create custom content. | Custom character sheet editing requires paid Pro subscription ($9.99/month). |
Token Creator | Built-in token creation tool. Make custom tokens from any image — no external tools needed. | No built-in token creator. Requires third-party tools or marketplace purchases. |
Pricing | Generous free tier with dynamic lighting, animated maps, and game data module included. No player limits. | Free tier with limited features. Plus ($5.99/mo) and Pro ($9.99/mo) tiers for full access. |
