#14 Concept to Publication - Building Delve Scenarios in Coriolis: The Great Dark

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Coriolis: The Great Dark - deep dives

Peter Randel Jensen

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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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#14 Concept to Publication - Building Delve Scenarios in Coriolis: The Great Dark

Coriolis: The Great Dark - deep dives

36 minutes 49 seconds

3 weeks ago

#14 Concept to Publication - Building Delve Scenarios in Coriolis: The Great Dark

Part 3 of 3 (segment 3): From Concept to Publication

How do you transform sophisticated scenario design into a usable document that game masters can actually run at the table?

In this concluding episode, hosts Peter Randel, Carsten Eriksen, Christian Eriksen, and Elisabeth Tremors explore the often-overlooked art of scenario publication. Building on the structural foundations and action design from previous episodes, we examine how visual design, information architecture, and thoughtful handout creation determine whether The Library of Apan'ra succeeds in practice.

Information ecology: designing for multiple reading modes (prep, play, deep study)
Typography and layout as functional infrastructure, not decoration
Creating essential delve maps: surface overview and depth cross-section
Handout philosophy that enhances immersion without creating barriers
Campaign integration frameworks that support both episodic and ongoing play
Editorial techniques that make complex content accessible without dumbing it down
The publication as teaching tool: showing methodology, not just content

Whether you're publishing scenarios for others, creating materials for your own table, or studying how design choices affect usability, this episode provides sophisticated frameworks grounded in practical application.

Scenario designers preparing for publication • Game masters creating custom adventures • Anyone interested in information design and usability • Fans developing Coriolis campaigns • Designers studying how layout supports play • Writers transforming ideas into usable documents

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