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Coriolis: The Great Dark - deep divesOff the record - The Icons in TGD - background materialThis is a background materials file that will be part of the material I use for an upcoming episode on the Icons and their role in Coriolis: The Great Dark.I think the Icons should be allowed to have a role in TGD and this is part of that work, which is still very much work in progress.It was generated using Google's NotebookLM and the research paper I had done as background for the upcoming episode on the Icons.I use this to listen and learn about the subject before I then...
2025-08-1945 min
Coriolis: The Great Dark - deep dives#8 - Building the Explorers guild in Coriolis: The Great DarkThe Explorers Guild: Building Stories from the DepthsJoin hosts Peter Randel and Carsten Eriksen as they explore how to transform the canonical foundation of the Explorers Guild into a living, breathing narrative ecosystem for your Coriolis: The Great Dark campaigns. Drawing from decades of RPG experience and deep knowledge of science fiction literature, they discuss practical techniques for creating compelling NPCs who feel like real people with genuine stakes in your stories.From Master Moska's political maneuvering to the institutional trauma of the Catresuvian Collection crisis...
2025-08-1628 min
Coriolis: The Great Dark - deep dives#7 - Glyphs in Coriolis: The Great DarkEpisode 7: Deciphering the Past - Builder GlyphsJoin Peter and Eli as they explore the fascinating archaeological mystery of Builder Glyphs in Coriolis: The Great Dark. From real-world parallels like Egyptian hieroglyphs and the Rosetta Stone breakthrough to practical implementation in your campaigns, discover how to use the three-category glyph system (Major, Minor, and Kaphra) to create compelling mysteries without overwhelming preparation.Learn how to make archaeologist characters feel essential, establish visual distinctions players can recognize, and maintain the alien mystery of a million-year-old civilization. Packed with concrete examples from actual gameplay, this episode provides...
2025-08-1239 min
Coriolis: The Great Dark - deep divesOff the record - Glyphs - background materialThis is a background materials file that will be part of the material I use for the next upcoming episode on Glyphs.It was generated using Google's NotebookLM and the research paper I had done as background for the upcoming episode on Glyphs.I use this to listen and learn about the subject before I then go into the process of writing the actual script for the next episode for Peter and Eli.#CoriolisTheGreatDark #Coriolis #BuilderGlyphs #RPGPodcast #TabletopRPG #TTRPG#SciFi #Storytelling #Mystery #Adventure #Gaming #Podcast #RPGers #TableTop#LostCivilizations #AlienMysteries...
2025-08-1022 min
Coriolis: The Great Dark - deep dives#6 - Archaeological Adventures in Coriolis: The Great DarkGreat Dark Resources Episode 6: Archaeology in the Great DarkFrom the pyramids of Egypt to the cosmic mysteries of Builder ruins, Peter and Eli explore how to run unforgettable archaeological adventures in Coriolis: The Great Dark. Discover how to use Delve crew roles effectively, turn glyph translation into engaging gameplay, and balance wonder with the ever-present threat of Blight corruption. Plus: TV writing techniques that will transform your Builder installations from simple dungeons into multi-layered mysteries your players will never forget.Topics covered: Historical archaeology inspiration, Delve mechanics, Builder glyphs, Blight encounters, character development, campaign...
2025-08-1029 min
Coriolis: The Great Dark - deep dives#5 - True detective in Coriolis – The Great DarkThe True Detective Framework: Sophisticated Horror Storytelling for The Great DarkHosts Peter Randel and Elisabeth "Eli" Tremors explore how the groundbreaking crime drama True Detective offers a masterclass in creating sophisticated horror narratives for Coriolis: The Great Dark. Discover how to transform familiar TV tropes—buddy cop dynamics, unreliable narrators, nested mysteries—into cosmic horror storytelling that questions the nature of reality itself.Learn practical techniques for creating scenarios where the Blight doesn't just threaten physical survival, but adapts and evolves to corrupt human ambition, turning civilization's greatest strengths into instruments of its own dest...
2025-08-0915 minCoriolis: The Great Dark - deep dives#4 - Running the game in Coriolis – The Great Dark (for game masters)"From Screen to Table: Running Cosmic Horror in Coriolis"Join host Peter Randel and special guest Elisabeth "Eli" Tremors as they dive deep into Coriolis: The Great Dark, exploring how to master the art of cosmic horror at your gaming table.Discover how to steal techniques from television's greatest horror shows - and adapt them for unforgettable RPG scenarios. Learn the secrets of building dread through "escalating reveals," creating unreliable narrators with changing character sheets, and using the "everything is normal" trope to slowly unravel your players' reality.This episode covers:• The Coriolis ap...
2025-08-0514 min
Coriolis: The Great Dark - deep dives#3 - The Bird and the Bond: The Garuda in Coriolis – The Great DarkIn this episode, we explore The Bird—also known as The Garuda—a powerful supernatural companion in Coriolis: The Great Dark. We dive into its mythological roots, its role in gameplay, and how GMs can use it to shape story, tension, and horror.We draw parallels to games like Call of Cthulhu and D&D, offering practical tips for turning The Bird into a narrative force—more than a mechanic, a presence that guides, haunts, and reveals.🧭 Plus: Real-world myths, companion dynamics, and how to use The Bird in your next delve.#CorolisRPG #greatdark...
2025-08-0425 min
Coriolis: The Great Dark - deep dives#2 - Delving in Coriolis: The Great dark (for game masters)In this episode, we explore the concept of the Delve as defined in Chapter 12 of Coriolis: The Great Dark—a modular structure for building rich, suspenseful exploration scenarios. Aimed at experienced GMs, we unpack how Delves function as story engines, how to design sites full of tension, mystery, and discovery, and how to draw inspiration from Call of Cthulhu’s investigator-driven horror. With real-play examples and tips for crafting memorable, mythic locations, this episode is your guide to mastering the art of Delve design.#CorolisRPG #greatdark #CosmicHorror #TabletopRPG #GameMaster #RPGPodcast
2025-08-0328 min
Coriolis: The Great Dark - deep dives#1 - Delving in Coriolis: The Great dark (for players)Player's editionIn this special episode, we dig deep into the heart of Coriolis: The Great Dark by exploring the concept of the Delve - a central structure for adventures that blend mystery, exploration, and cosmic horror. We trace how the Delve framework, first introduced in Chapter 12, echoes throughout the rulebook, and how it draws inspiration from the five-dungeon model and Call of Cthulhu’s mythos of layered, terrifying revelation. With practical examples and GM tips, we show how to bring delves to life in your own campaign - and tease what’s coming next as we expl...
2025-08-0329 min