Ship of the Dead Podcast

World Building The Dark Caribbean

Episode Summary

*Spoiler Warning for The Dark Caribbean Setting Book* In October 2024, Luke hosted a panel at Gamehole Con called “World Building The Dark Caribbean”. He talks about designing the Dark Caribbean setting and how others can apply those design ideas to their games. As noted there are spoilers here about some of the settings for the Dark Caribbean, which is scheduled to release in 2025 or 2026.

Episode Notes

Pirate Ports & Dark Caribbean Preview

Dark Caribbean Preview #3

Dark Caribbean Preview #4

Dark Caribbean Preview #5

Dark Caribbean Preview #6

Dark Caribbean Preview #7

Influences:

On Stranger Tides - Book

The History of Pirates - Book

The Republic Pirates - Book

Empire of Blue Water - Book

Captain Blood - Movie

Treasure Island - Movie

Black Sails - TV Show

Assassins Creed Black Flag - Video Game

Pirates of the Spanish Main - Miniatures Game

Darkest Dungeon - Video Game

Sea of Thieves - Video Game

Dark Souls - Video Game

Elden Ring - Video Game

The Dark of Hot Springs Island - RPG

Neverland - RPG

Dolmenwood - RPG

Mothership - RPG

Bloomburrow - Magic Set

Tomb of Annihilation - 5e Adventure

Worlds Without Number - Book

Tomb of Adventure Design - Book

Skerples Monster Overhaul - Book