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Ripperdoc Clinic (Patreon)

Published:

2021-12-30 13:04:45

Edited:

2021-12-30 14:36:38

Imported:

2022-02

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Ripper Clinic

Hi everyone! One more sleep till New Years! I can’t believe how fast these last 12 months have gone by.

For one full year, I’ve just been keeping my head down and drawing these maps that you all play on, every single day. I’m surprised that I’ve not burnt out yet. There were a couple of times though where I was close, especially during the early days of Frag Maps. But the constant encouragement, support and amazing map ideas that came from all of you got me over each hump. And for that, you have my utmost appreciation. Thank you for supporting my love of drawing battle maps.

So, what better way to close out a really remarkable year than with an iconic cyberpunk encounter map - “The Ripperdoc Clinic”.

For those of you who aren’t running cyberpunk RPG campaigns and don’t know what a Ripperdoc is: a Ripperdoc is akin to cosmetic surgeons of today, except they deal with cyberware and prosthetic upgrades for clientele who have the funds. When players want to upgrade their characters, this is their go-to.

About Ripperdocs

This particular Ripperdoc Clinic features an underground, illegal style of operation (usually a one-man show). Underground clinics like these are generally more affordable and may offer certain upgrades (military-grade perhaps) that aren’t available through the sanctioned, larger, and more sanitary medical facilities.

Things to Note

This battle map is narratively linked and should be used in conjunction with two of my other maps: “The Convenience Store” and “Back Alley”. Check out this post (https://www.patreon.com/posts/convenience-60120516) to learn more.

Map Variants

The Butcher Shop

This variant features blood splatters across operating area, with blood trails pointing to specific areas of interest. This variant can be used to set up a murder investigation scene, or even a cybernetic upgrade gone wrong narrative where the Ripperdoc was murdered by a customer suffering from cyber-psychosis.

Another narrative might be: your players are so frugal that this highly unsanitary clinic (run by “The Butcher”) is the only one in the area that they can afford. After upgrading, infections and issues with faulty cyberdecks ensue.

Freezer Corpse

A body bagged corpse in a large freezer - pretty self-explanatory. I’m sure you guys can come up with some interesting narratives for this one. Go nuts.

The files for this variant come in a baked version (for those who prefer to print maps) and also a tile. Most of you here use VTTs, so you will be wanting to utilise the tile so that you can turn the layer on and off at a whim.

Secure Storage Cage

The secure storage cage is where valuable goods are kept: the expensive drugs, cyberware, cyberdeck upgrades etc.

The variant is a .PNG file (with transparency) of the cage that you can place over the base map layer. It can then be switched off in your virtual tabletop software (e.g. Roll20, Foundry VTT etc) when character tokens move into the caged area.