#12 Foundation and Framework - Building Delve Scenarios in Coriolis: The Great Dark

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Coriolis: The Great Dark - deep dives

Peter Randel Jensen

26 episodes

2 days ago

Using the published materials, custom made content, Google service NotebookLM, Claude AI and ElevenLabs AI text to speech, I have made a series of podcasts that dive into the Coriolis: The Great Dark roleplaying game. Find supplemental material here: https://greatdarkresources.wordpress.com/

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#12 Foundation and Framework - Building Delve Scenarios in Coriolis: The Great Dark

Coriolis: The Great Dark - deep dives

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1 month ago

#12 Foundation and Framework - Building Delve Scenarios in Coriolis: The Great Dark

Part 2 of 3 (segment 1): Designing Action in Archaeological Adventure

How do you create pulse-pounding action sequences that serve archaeological storytelling rather than interrupting it?

In this episode, hosts Peter Randel and Carsten Eriksen welcome special guest Christian Eriksen (action cinema expert from Sydney) to explore how science fiction film techniques translate to tabletop delve scenarios. Building on Episode 1's structural foundations, we layer kinetic excitement onto The Library of Apan'ra scenario while maintaining The Great Dark's emphasis on cosmic mystery and character-driven narrative.

In This Episode:

Learning from Alien, Ad Astra, The Expanse, and The Maze Runner
Designing the Ship City evasion, lunar surface investigation, and reality-warping Prism chamber climax
Managing pacing and player agency during kinetic sequences
Using action to reveal theme, character, and setting simultaneously
Foreshadowing ethical complexity and darker elements for Episode 3

Whether you're designing delve scenarios, running archaeological adventures, or simply interested in how action cinema informs tabletop gaming, this episode offers sophisticated frameworks and practical techniques.

Perfect for:Game masters creating science fiction scenarios • Players interested in delve mechanics • Scenario designers studying narrative structure • Fans of Coriolis: The Great Dark • Anyone exploring the intersection of action and investigation in RPGs

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