Structural Outline

Here's the basic structure of the game as I envision it:

• Make sure everyone is clear on any special rules or setting details (changing historical period, using the guts of another game;)
• Name each character, pick backgrounds, set age;
• Play out or describe shipwreck/pirate attack and the arrival of the Flying Dutchman;
• Confrontation with Van der Decken and first course;
• Determine days to first destination, which determines how many interlude scenes occur;
• Pick and play out interlude scenes (confrontations with the crew, catastrophes, piracy, flashbacks);
• Reach first port, play out an attempt at redemption;
• If unredeemed, continue to next destination.

The interlude scenes are opportunities to flesh out characters or improve them in other ways, but with risks in each case. There will be different kinds of interlude scenes, with different benefits and different risks. The redemption scenes are attempts to break the curse and return to the living, but risk destruction of loved ones or final death.