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Coriolis:The Great Dark - The Black Ziggurat [Beginner Friendly]
A missing space navigator envoy. A toxic moon. A Builder ruin called the Black Ziggurat—with unexplored secrets and potential dangers waiting within.
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Custom / Saturday - 1:00 AM UTC
Session Duration / 3–3.5 hours
0 / 6 Seats Filled
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About the adventure
Two-session adventure. No experience required—just imagination and a sense of discovery. “Asherot wasn’t supposed to be alive. The Guild said the storms would melt a man to bone in minutes, that nothing could survive the crimson rain. But the beacon’s still pulsing from the surface, and someone—or something—is calling us in.” 🌀THE BLACK ZIGGURAT The Navigator’s Guild has lost contact with one of its envoys, whose shuttle is believed to have crashed on the toxic moon of Asherot in the Gamaru system—a world shrouded in crimson forests and endless corrosive rain. Also known to contain a Builder ruin called the Black Ziggurat, Asherot is a place few have dared to approach, and none have fully explored. If the envoy survived the crash, the Ziggurat would have been the only refuge from the acid storms that scour the surface. Your crew has been hired to locate the missing envoy and recover what you can—but what waits inside the ruin may be far older, and far stranger, than anyone expects. 🪐THE GREAT DARK Humanity once spread across vast networks of star systems known as Horizons, each linked by ancient Builder portals—remnants of a civilization dead for millions of years. When the Third Horizon fell into conflict and corruption, countless refugees boarded colossal Great Ships and fled into the dark, following a mysterious signal to a new expanse of stars: the Lost Horizon. There they built Ship City, hollowing out a vast asteroid and fusing their Great Ships into its core—a desperate bastion of steel and survival, forever hungry for the resources that keep humanity alive. Now, barely a century into colonizing this Lost Horizon, Ship City endures only through what its Explorers Guild can reclaim from alien worlds. You are one of those explorers—delvers who investigate and excavate Builder ruins, uncovering lost technology and vital supplies that might sustain humanity’s fragile refuge. Every mission into the Great Dark is a gamble—chasing discovery at the risk of ruin. ⚙️SYSTEM OVERVIEW Coriolis: The Great Dark uses a fast, narrative D6 dice pool system—roll your Attribute and Skill dice together, and any 6 is a success. You can push your roll for a second chance, but doing so risks draining your Hope through Despair. Physical injury lowers Health, as does exposure to Blight—a corruptive force left behind by the Builders that warps body and mind. The game blends tense survival with creeping psychological and spiritual decay, where every success feels earned and every failure leaves a mark. Supplies run thin, choices cut deep, and the dark between the stars tests what remains of humanity’s will to endure.
Game style
Puzzle / Mystery Focused
Combat Lite
Hexcrawl / Exploration
Roleplay Lite
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Meet the Game Master
5.0
(16)
3 years on StartPlaying
25 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Knows the Rules, Teacher
Average response time: 2 hours
Response rate: 75%
About me
Greetings and Salutations! Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. SOCIAL LINKS : https://bio.link/fatherj I am FatherJ from the Northeast United States. I really enjoy RPGs from Free League Publishing and the Year Zero Engine. I would love to run one of their games for you! Eastern Time Zone EST: UTC−05:00 standard [ EDT: UTC−04:00 daylight savings] I have been playing many different Table Top Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs) for 15 years, 13 years as GM. I have run hundreds of sessions in over a dozen different science fiction and fantasy RPG systems for an equally wide variety of people in person, at gaming clubs, at gaming stores and online. I have been running online games since 2023. I have 5 children and 4 cats. My day job is in the Information Technology field. My main goal is to have fun games where my players can feel comfortable and become invested in. Nothing makes me feel happier in RPGs than listening to my players enthusiastically recount the tales we have created together. My focus is to share my love for Free League games (Year Zero Engine) by providing people the opportunity to play these wonderful games online. Real life situations had caused a gap in my gaming, but I was inspired by running into Free League Publishing games to get back into TTRPGs two years ago. I have come to StartPlaying looking to run some serious and/or seriously fun sessions. I want to see what I can add to this community! My story telling style is light and flows easy. I do not let the mechanics detract from the experience, but use them to enhance the story you want to be told! I love GMing online. The amount of tools available to online play really enhance the game, in my opinion. I know Foundry VTT pretty well, and I would be more than happy to help teach new and seasoned players alike how good online play can be. Beginner and LGBT+ Friendly. I have taught new systems to new players. I enjoy the experience. We were all new players, or new to a system, at one time.
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Creating your character
Pre-Generated characters will be provided from which to choose.
What to expect
Preparing for the session
◆ To play, you'll need a computer (not a phone/tablet) capable of running Foundry VTT, a free Discord account, headphones, a decent mic (headset mics are okay but standalone mics are preferred), a stable internet connection (1mbps+), and a quiet environment. ◆ A webcam is optional but highly recommended. ◆ A good attitude, respect for others, and focus are essential. Join my Discord server after booking, prepare your mic and space, and if you're new, feel free to review the Foundry tutorial [ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0jfRtmuwxU ] and the YZE rules [ https://freeleaguepublishing.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/YZE-Standard-Reference-Document.pdf ]. Join my Discord server, FreeVerse Studio: https://discord.gg/Y3cRVPRZSd I’m happy to assist new or returning players with rules and setup!
What FatherJ brings to the table
◆ Foundry Virtual Table Top (VTT) [Free for players] with premium modules/assets. Foundry is web based and has everything we need to run the game - the game system, character sheets, Interesting battlemaps, music, and sound effects are provided as well. Also some additional add on modules to enhance the system and user experience (like virtual dice). It is free for the players to connect and use. ◆ Discord server [Free for players] is used for voice with dedicated channels for group chat (online & offline) (a Discord account is necessary). ◆ VDO ninja for any webcam/video conferencing [Free for players]. It is web based. ◆ Themed PC tokens made from art you provide! A large library of awesome tokens, maps, artwork, music, and characters. Full Details and links will provided once you have signed up for a session. In each session, I will be prepared and excited to get started. I will do my best to ensure that all of my players are given chances at the spotlight and are encouraged to work together as a team. I will always be willing to listen as problems arise, and I am happy to problem solve issues if they occur.
Equipment needed to play
Internet
Computer
Microphone
Headphones
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Safety
How FatherJ creates a safe table
Overall tone of game aims for PG-13, though may occasionally touch on R-rated content depending on subject matter. All players are encouraged to speak up if the tone drifts beyond their comfort zone. Safety and respectful enjoyment come first. A consent form is requested to be filled out prior to the session to understand boundaries and any particular triggering items (lines and veils). There is open door policy that you may step away from the session at any time without explanation. If possible, leave a quick “BRB” in chat and let us know when you return. You may also DM the Game Master (GM) directly at any time. Mid-point 10 min break Debriefing & Stars/Wishes
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