[Online] [Other] [South East Asia: Sundays 2100 GMT+8/1300 GMT/0900 EST] [LGBTQ+ friendly] [Dark themes 21+] GM looking for players interested in bio/cyberpunk/roleplaying/combat, using the SAVAGE WORLDS system

Update: Looking for 1-2 more players residing in (or close to) South East Asia (GMT+8) time zones for the campaign that has started (10+ sessions). Applications will be open until end June.

- Time: Weekly on Sunday, 2100-0000 GMT+8 (South East Asia Time). This is equivalent to 1300 GMT or 0900 EST for 3 hours)..

- System: SAVAGE WORLDS (SWADE) core rules, using the SPRAWLRUNNERS cyberpunk supplement. Voice via Discord, VTT via Roll20. SAVAGE WORLDS (SWADE) is a generic ruleset that supports multiple genres. It is also known for its exploding dice, with unpredictable results – a lucky roll (even with a low ability) may risk killing a character. The game will be run with the situational combat rules including called shots, cover, ganging up etc. A detailed review of how the system works can be read at [here].

- Warning Tags: Actual themes explored will depend on the group's direction in-game. The setting is a homebrew biopunk/cyberpunk setting, with multiple factions with dark themes - including dilemmas, slavery, drugs, violence, gore, bodily alteration, experimentation, gangs, corporate wars, crime, cannibalism, organ legging, betrayals etc.

- Campaign Structure: Estimated 1 year homebrew campaign (started March 2026) with a semi-serious biopunk/cyberpunk/horror theme. The new campaign moved from GENEFUNK 5e to SAVAGE WORLDS - for a quicker and riskier experience. The themes explored include elitism with humans vs bio-engineered races, hacking, corporate espionage, gang crimes etc.  

• The current campaign includes "day jobs" working for a major corpo, as well as "night jobs" for freelance gigs. The current 3 characters are a Buddhist monk with a penchant for mahjong gambling, an ex-Yakuza member seeking revenge, as well as an ex organ salesman turned wannabe fixer.
• Note the campaign includes dark themes, morally grey characters and dilemmas, where there are no "good" choices, and players are not always "heroes"... Imagine the Walking Dead TV series where good people may have to make difficult choices, even with the best of intentions... Character death is possible with exploding dice, but not expected to be a casual occurrence.
• The campaign will be semi-sandbox, with a mix of plot-focused corporate jobs with strategic grid combats. As well as freelance jobs that may be run theatre-of-the-mind, with improvised encounters. Each character should have goals, that will encourage them to explore the city during downtime (interests, rivals, personal life). General tactical planning is encouraged, without getting bogged down by details.

- GM Playstyle: After moving out of 5e, my (she/her) current interest is biopunk/cyberpunk. I also run a separate group (FULL, 30+ sessions) for heists, using the Blades In the Dark system. I enjoy running strategic games with a focus on dilemmas and faction goals – as well as weaving in consequences after character interactions or combat fallouts.

- Players Wanted: 21+ years, LGBTQ+ friendly. Semi-experienced players in TTRPGs preferred, experience in the SAVAGE WORLDS system is not necessary. Strictly looking for players residing in (or close to) South East Asia (GMT+8) time zones. Responsive and punctual players who are committed to attending most of the sessions. Players who can stomach the cyberpunk and horror genre, due to dark themes. Players who respect others, allow others to speak, and can share the spotlight. Discrimination or harassment of any form between players is not allowed.

- Player Playstyle: Players who enjoy roleplaying, combat, and can accept unpredictable results would find the system, more to their liking. Risk-taking players who can accept that cyberpunk characters risk it all for their goals, even though they may emerge "scarred" (or dead) from their experience. Collaborative, proactive and creative players who will contribute to party decisions and world building.

- Application: Apply via Google Forms. Looking for a few more players to round up the team. If selected, we will first try out a 2-part cyberpunk/horror mini-shot together using the SAVAGE WORLDS system. The mini-shot will be run on Saturday (as the campaign is on-going on Sunday). Applications will be open until end June.