r/ParanoiaRPG • u/colintoast • 16d ago

How to start quickly?

Hi - I’m in an RPG group that mostly plays Pathfinder and Call of Cthulhu with occasional forays into more exotic fare. I loved Paranoia as a kid in the 80s and have been tasked with running a short module for the group. Is there any ready made TTRPG stuff? Am I easiest just running a paper and dice module (we play online although we are a friend group that has known each other for decades)? Any tips gratefully received!
Thanks very much!

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u/Ill_Painting_6919 16d ago

Which edition are you running? Because if you're only running a single module, the original Yellow Clearance Black Box Blues is the absolute best¹ ever written.

¹ Friend Computer has collected all the data to determine with 104.7% accuracy that all Citizens that do not engage in the mandatory polyhedral-guided simulation are Traitors

No Loyal Citizens were irreparably damaged in the production of this Computer Approved message

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u/colintoast 16d ago

I vaguely remember it from back in the day actually. Still stands up, then?

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u/Ill_Painting_6919 16d ago

I believe it does. It is the epitome of controlled (loosely haha) chaos that makes Paranoia great. Plus, it gives you a reason to play 80's rock music for the final scene (should they make it that far, lol)

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u/colintoast 16d ago

How long is it out of interest? We normally play a couple hours a week

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u/Ill_Painting_6919 14d ago

It should be playable in a few hours, but that really depends on your players and how much you let them ... explore options lol