Ep.13: Echoes of the Veil, a CBR+PNK Hack
On this special episode we bring fellow Philadelphia-based designer Raffi onboard to explore Echoes of the Veil, a new expansion that turns the Forged in the Dark masterwork of design CBR+PNK into a quick-fire mini-campaign engine.
We jump straight into character creation, unpacking the new runner-growth track and “Weird" options, modular downtime boards, and other Veil-specific mechanics along the way—smart add-ons that deepen play without slowing the momentum that made CBR+PNK a cult favorite. Expect tight action, abrupt pivots, and a city that pushes back as hard as you lean in.
After the session we dive into a far-ranging discussion of style, system, and all things RPG.
Listen now, grab free sample pages, and back Echoes of the Veil on Kickstarter to keep indie cyberpunk thriving.
Heartfelt thanks for joining us, Raffi. Go support this fantastic creator!
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Topics Discussed:
Echoes of the Veil Actual Play
00:02:30 Character Creation
00:13:37 Safety and Guidelines
00:14:29 Background
00:24:00 The Drop
00:30:55 The Toll
00:39:40 Break & Entry
01:17:00 The Twist
01:28:10 The House of Po-Po
02:01:45 Epilogue
Interview Raffi
02:13:35 What have we been playing?
02:28:00 Digging into process with Raffi
02:38:30 Inspiration
02:49:14 Bringing The CBR to our PNK
02:53:15 Get your gamism on
