--- _tmp/ccsrd.md 2025-07-21 20:17:12.268643503 -0500 +++ _tmp/ccsrd.new.md 2025-07-21 20:21:46.210384073 -0500 @@ -45,6 +45,7 @@ - [Adventure: [Trapped in Flames]{.text-uppercase}](#trapped-in-flames) - [[Index]{.text-uppercase}](#index) - [[What's In the Book?]{.text-uppercase}](#whats-in-the-book) + - [[Old Gus' Foreword]{.text-uppercase}](#old-gus-foreword) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ @@ -52,106 +53,6 @@ ### [Chapter 1]{.og-chap} Foreword -::: row -::: {.col .col-md-6} -Welcome, reader--- - -If you're new to the Cypher System, the official [Cypher System Reference Rules -Primer](https://www.montecookgames.com/store/product/cypher-system-rules-primer/){.og-icon .og-mcg} and [Cypher System -Starter Set](https://www.montecookgames.com/store/product/cypher-system-starter-set/){.og-icon .og-mcg} are a great -place to start. - -*Old Gus' Cypher System Reference Document* (OG-CSRD) is a hypertext version of the May 5, 2025 version of the [Cypher -System Reference Document (CSRD)](http://csol.montecookgames.com/){.og-icon .og-mcg}, and is published under the [Cypher -System Open License (CSOL)](http://csol.montecookgames.com/){.og-icon .og-mcg}. The OG-CSRD is not associated with, -endorsed by, or sponsored by [Monte Cook Games](http://montecookgames.com){.og-icon .og-mcg}. - -The CSRD also includes material published in other products. Page number references have been added throughout as -follows, so readers can \"get on the same page\" when reading from different sources. - -- [Cypher System Rulebook](https://www.montecookgames.com/store/product/cypher-system-rulebook-2/){.og-icon .og-mcg} - (2019): [(Cypher System Rulebook, page 1)]{.og-ref}[(1)]{.og-ref} -- [Claim the Sky](https://www.montecookgames.com/store/product/claim-the-sky/){.og-icon .og-mcg} (2021): [(Claim the - Sky, page 1)]{.og-ref}[(CTS, 1)]{.og-ref} -- [Cypher Shorts](https://www.montecookgames.com/store/product/cypher-shorts/){.og-icon .og-mcg} (2019): [(Cypher - Shorts, page 1)]{.og-ref}[(SHORTS, 1)]{.og-ref} -- [Godforsaken](https://www.montecookgames.com/store/product/godforsaken/){.og-icon .og-mcg} (2020): [(Godforsaken, - page 1)]{.og-ref}[(GF, 1)]{.og-ref} -- [High Noon at Midnight](https://www.montecookgames.com/store/product/high-noon-at-midnight/){.og-icon .og-mcg} - (2025): [(High Noon at Midnight, page 1)]{.og-ref}[(HNAM, 1)]{.og-ref} -- [It's Only Magic](https://www.montecookgames.com/store/product/its-only-magic/){.og-icon .og-mcg} (2024): [(It\'s - Only Magic, page 1)]{.og-ref}[(IOM, 1)]{.og-ref} -- [Rust and Redemption](https://www.montecookgames.com/store/product/rust-and-redemption/){.og-icon .og-mcg} (2024): - [(Rust and Redemption, page 1)]{.og-ref}[(RR, 1)]{.og-ref} -- [The Stars are Fire](https://www.montecookgames.com/store/product/the-stars-are-fire/){.og-icon .og-mcg} (2019): - [(The Stars are Fire, page 1)]{.og-ref}[(SF, 1)]{.og-ref} -- [Stay Alive!](https://www.montecookgames.com/store/product/stay-alive/){.og-icon .og-mcg} (2020): [(Stay Alive!, - page 1)]{.og-ref}[(SA, 1)]{.og-ref} -- [We Are All Mad Here](https://www.montecookgames.com/store/product/we-are-all-mad-here/){.og-icon .og-mcg} (2020): - [(We Are All Mad Here, page 1)]{.og-ref}[(WAAMH, 1)]{.og-ref} -- [Cypher System Reference Document (CSRD)](http://csol.montecookgames.com/){.og-icon .og-mcg}, Cypher System Rulebook - (2015), or Cypher System Rulebook Deluxe Edition (2024): [(Errata)]{.og-ref} - -While this document provides everything you need short of a few dice, the CSRD doesn't include everything in the -informing material---far from it. In addition to spectacular artwork and the seductive odor of book glue, each product -includes additional useful rules, helpful guidance, setting information, and adventure material that each worth the -sticker price. -::: - -::: {.col .col-md-6} -#### Editorial Mission [#](#about-editorial-mission){.og-h-anchor aria-hidden="true"} {#about-editorial-mission .og-h-small} - -Edits to the CSRD's text are kept to a minimum, but are made to: - -- Align with the [Cypher System - Rulebook](https://www.montecookgames.com/store/product/cypher-system-rulebook-2/){.og-icon .og-mcg} chapter - structure (for example, content from [Claim the - Sky](https://www.montecookgames.com/store/product/claim-the-sky/){.og-icon .og-mcg} primarily supplements [Chapter - 18: Superheroes](#chapter-18-superheroes)) -- Correct suspected misprints -- Clarify presentation of key mechanics -- Improve hyperlinking and usability - -A list of subsantial [Editorial Additions](#choose-editorial-additions), -[Optional Rules](#choose-optional-rules), and [What's In the Book?](#choose-products) (a guide to Cypher -System products). Original or modified sections are identified: - -- [OG-CSRD](#choose-editorial-additions) [(OG-CSRD Editorial Addition)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og}[(OG-CSRD)]{.og-ref - .og-ref-og} - -::: {.alert .ps-4 .pb-0} -Alerts include definitions, optional rules, play examples, or other useful information. -::: - -::: {.og-sidebar .pt-3 .pb-1 .ps-3 .pe-3 .mt-3 .mb-3} -Sidebars include official clarifications, context, or references to rules. -::: - -::: {.alert .ps-4 .pb-0 .og-alert} -An [index](#index) breaks down the contents of the OG-CSRD across the chapter structure. Inline [Quick -References](#choose-quick-reference) provide overviews chapters or important topics. -::: - -::: {.og-ed .pt-3 .pb-1 .ps-3 .pe-3 .mt-3 .mb-3} -**Old Gus's Notes ---** Misprints, clarifications, food for thought, or inline cross-references. Don\'t mistake my -scibbling in the margins for \"the rules\"---play it your way! -::: - -#### Acknowledgements [#](#about-acknowledgements){.og-h-anchor aria-hidden="true"} {#about-acknowledgements .og-h-small} - -[Marko Wenzel](https://github.com/mrkwnzl/cyphersystem-foundryvtt), [Qedhup](https://www.youtube.com/@Qedhup), -[Saki](https://actualizedadept.itch.io/), [JRBrabson](https://twitter.com/jrbrabson), Caumen, Ganza Gaming, davebytemfg, -JeremyT, synth, Shourn, Zantigoo, AfroSpartan, edralzar, keybounce, everyone over at the [Cypher Unlimited Discord -Server](https://discord.com/invite/WQYRWhn), and [Monte Cook Games](https://www.montecookgames.com/){.og-icon .og-mcg} -for this amazing resource. Thanks for reading, and may this record bring you and yours many happy adventures! - ----Old Gus - -- [partario.flynn@gmail.com](mailto:parartio.flynn@gmail.com) -- [\@oldgus@dice.camp](https://dice.camp/@oldgus){rel="me"} -::: -::: - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ### [Chapter 2]{.og-chap} Cypher System Open License @@ -76649,6 +76550,110 @@ ::: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ + +### [Old Gus']{.og-chap} Foreword {#old-gus-foreword} + +::: row +::: {.col .col-md-6} +Welcome, reader--- + +If you're new to the Cypher System, the official [Cypher System Reference Rules +Primer](https://www.montecookgames.com/store/product/cypher-system-rules-primer/){.og-icon .og-mcg} and [Cypher System +Starter Set](https://www.montecookgames.com/store/product/cypher-system-starter-set/){.og-icon .og-mcg} are a great +place to start. + +*Old Gus' Cypher System Reference Document* (OG-CSRD) is a hypertext version of the May 5, 2025 version of the [Cypher +System Reference Document (CSRD)](http://csol.montecookgames.com/){.og-icon .og-mcg}, and is published under the [Cypher +System Open License (CSOL)](http://csol.montecookgames.com/){.og-icon .og-mcg}. The OG-CSRD is not associated with, +endorsed by, or sponsored by [Monte Cook Games](http://montecookgames.com){.og-icon .og-mcg}. + +The CSRD also includes material published in other products. Page number references have been added throughout as +follows, so readers can \"get on the same page\" when reading from different sources. + +- [Cypher System Rulebook](https://www.montecookgames.com/store/product/cypher-system-rulebook-2/){.og-icon .og-mcg} + (2019): [(Cypher System Rulebook, page 1)]{.og-ref}[(1)]{.og-ref} +- [Claim the Sky](https://www.montecookgames.com/store/product/claim-the-sky/){.og-icon .og-mcg} (2021): [(Claim the + Sky, page 1)]{.og-ref}[(CTS, 1)]{.og-ref} +- [Cypher Shorts](https://www.montecookgames.com/store/product/cypher-shorts/){.og-icon .og-mcg} (2019): [(Cypher + Shorts, page 1)]{.og-ref}[(SHORTS, 1)]{.og-ref} +- [Godforsaken](https://www.montecookgames.com/store/product/godforsaken/){.og-icon .og-mcg} (2020): [(Godforsaken, + page 1)]{.og-ref}[(GF, 1)]{.og-ref} +- [High Noon at Midnight](https://www.montecookgames.com/store/product/high-noon-at-midnight/){.og-icon .og-mcg} + (2025): [(High Noon at Midnight, page 1)]{.og-ref}[(HNAM, 1)]{.og-ref} +- [It's Only Magic](https://www.montecookgames.com/store/product/its-only-magic/){.og-icon .og-mcg} (2024): [(It\'s + Only Magic, page 1)]{.og-ref}[(IOM, 1)]{.og-ref} +- [Rust and Redemption](https://www.montecookgames.com/store/product/rust-and-redemption/){.og-icon .og-mcg} (2024): + [(Rust and Redemption, page 1)]{.og-ref}[(RR, 1)]{.og-ref} +- [The Stars are Fire](https://www.montecookgames.com/store/product/the-stars-are-fire/){.og-icon .og-mcg} (2019): + [(The Stars are Fire, page 1)]{.og-ref}[(SF, 1)]{.og-ref} +- [Stay Alive!](https://www.montecookgames.com/store/product/stay-alive/){.og-icon .og-mcg} (2020): [(Stay Alive!, + page 1)]{.og-ref}[(SA, 1)]{.og-ref} +- [We Are All Mad Here](https://www.montecookgames.com/store/product/we-are-all-mad-here/){.og-icon .og-mcg} (2020): + [(We Are All Mad Here, page 1)]{.og-ref}[(WAAMH, 1)]{.og-ref} +- [Cypher System Reference Document (CSRD)](http://csol.montecookgames.com/){.og-icon .og-mcg}, Cypher System Rulebook + (2015), or Cypher System Rulebook Deluxe Edition (2024): [(Errata)]{.og-ref} + +While this document provides everything you need short of a few dice, the CSRD doesn't include everything in the +informing material---far from it. In addition to spectacular artwork and the seductive odor of book glue, each product +includes additional useful rules, helpful guidance, setting information, and adventure material that each worth the +sticker price. +::: + +::: {.col .col-md-6} +#### Editorial Mission [#](#about-editorial-mission){.og-h-anchor aria-hidden="true"} {#about-editorial-mission .og-h-small} + +Edits to the CSRD's text are kept to a minimum, but are made to: + +- Align with the [Cypher System + Rulebook](https://www.montecookgames.com/store/product/cypher-system-rulebook-2/){.og-icon .og-mcg} chapter + structure (for example, content from [Claim the + Sky](https://www.montecookgames.com/store/product/claim-the-sky/){.og-icon .og-mcg} primarily supplements [Chapter + 18: Superheroes](#chapter-18-superheroes)) +- Correct suspected misprints +- Clarify presentation of key mechanics +- Improve hyperlinking and usability + +A list of subsantial [Editorial Additions](#choose-editorial-additions), +[Optional Rules](#choose-optional-rules), and [What's In the Book?](#choose-products) (a guide to Cypher +System products). Original or modified sections are identified: + +- [OG-CSRD](#choose-editorial-additions) [(OG-CSRD Editorial Addition)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og}[(OG-CSRD)]{.og-ref + .og-ref-og} + +::: {.alert .ps-4 .pb-0} +Alerts include definitions, optional rules, play examples, or other useful information. +::: + +::: {.og-sidebar .pt-3 .pb-1 .ps-3 .pe-3 .mt-3 .mb-3} +Sidebars include official clarifications, context, or references to rules. +::: + +::: {.alert .ps-4 .pb-0 .og-alert} +An [index](#index) breaks down the contents of the OG-CSRD across the chapter structure. Inline [Quick +References](#choose-quick-reference) provide overviews chapters or important topics. +::: + +::: {.og-ed .pt-3 .pb-1 .ps-3 .pe-3 .mt-3 .mb-3} +**Old Gus's Notes ---** Misprints, clarifications, food for thought, or inline cross-references. Don\'t mistake my +scibbling in the margins for \"the rules\"---play it your way! +::: + +#### Acknowledgements [#](#about-acknowledgements){.og-h-anchor aria-hidden="true"} {#about-acknowledgements .og-h-small} + +[Marko Wenzel](https://github.com/mrkwnzl/cyphersystem-foundryvtt), [Qedhup](https://www.youtube.com/@Qedhup), +[Saki](https://actualizedadept.itch.io/), [JRBrabson](https://twitter.com/jrbrabson), Caumen, Ganza Gaming, davebytemfg, +JeremyT, synth, Shourn, Zantigoo, AfroSpartan, edralzar, keybounce, everyone over at the [Cypher Unlimited Discord +Server](https://discord.com/invite/WQYRWhn), and [Monte Cook Games](https://www.montecookgames.com/){.og-icon .og-mcg} +for this amazing resource. Thanks for reading, and may this record bring you and yours many happy adventures! + +---Old Gus + +- [partario.flynn@gmail.com](mailto:parartio.flynn@gmail.com) +- [\@oldgus@dice.camp](https://dice.camp/@oldgus){rel="me"} +::: +::: + +------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ::: {.text-center .pt-3 .pb-3} Not associated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by [Monte Cook Games](http://montecookgames.com){.og-icon .og-mcg}.