Dread -- Wreck of the Morro Castle -- Full Again

Rodrigo Istalindir · 5th February 2008, 04:14 PM

The SS Morro Castle was a luxury ship, making the three-day run between Havana and New York. She left Havana on September the 5th, 1934. On September 7th, with increasing rain, rising winds and rough seas, Captain Robert Willmott begged off from the traditional dinner at the Captain's table and had a steward bring a meal to his cabin. Hours later, he was found dead.

Early in the morning of September the 8th, a fire broke out and quickly swept through the ship. One hundred and thirty-seven passengers and crew lost their lives before the burned out hulk beached itself near Asbury Park, New Jersey.

This is all true. To this day, no one is certain what happened during the last voyage of the Morro Castle.

Let's find out.

(To clarify, this the the 'Dread' game that uses the Jenga tower as the resolution mechanic).

Dramatis Personae

1. James Billings, a businessman whose import/export interests take him to Cuba on a regular basis.
2. Maria Flores, a worker aboard the ship, on her third cruise
3. Eduardo Martinez, a steward aboard the ship, responsible for the first-class passengers
4. Charles Darabont, former assistant to the American ambassador to Cuba
5. Stephan Lucas, an auditor for the Ward Line.
6. Sister Lisa, a Franciscan nun returning from missionary work in Cuba
7. Katherine McGee, a schoolteacher on vacation
8. Sir Geoffrey Harrison-Smythe, professor of history, returning from a field trip

1. Keryn -- Maria Flores
2. Cassander -- Stephan Lucas
3. Xath -- Sister Lisa
4. Rebel Scum -- Eduardo Martinez
5. MadScientist -- Sir Geoffrey Harrison-Smythe
6. YourSwordIsMine -- James Billings
7. Zoatebix -- Charles Darabont

Alts:

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Rodrigo Istalindir · 5th February 2008, 09:30 PM

Feel free to ask any questions. Sign-ups will open on Feb. 15th.

John Crichton · 5th February 2008, 09:32 PM

I will pimp this game. It was rad.

The_Universe · 5th February 2008, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by John Crichton

I will pimp this game. It was rad.

You're just saying that because of the sex. Hussy!

John Crichton · 5th February 2008, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Universe

You're just saying that because of the sex. Hussy!

It was so good that my character isn't even being OFFERED this time.

Rodrigo Istalindir · 5th February 2008, 11:35 PM

Heh. Yeah, I didn't think anyone else would ever be able to do as much with that character, so I retired her as a PC option. She (and her hat!) will still make an appearance, though.

John Crichton · 6th February 2008, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Rodrigo Istalindir

She (and her hat!) will still make an appearance, though.

Sweet!

Seonaid · 16th February 2008, 01:13 AM

I want in.

Cassander · 16th February 2008, 01:29 AM

I'd like to join this one... gotta see the Jenga tower in action.

Should we choose our characters now or later?

**Xath** · 16th February 2008, 02:40 AM

I'd like to play, and so would Mik.

Queenie · 16th February 2008, 02:53 AM

I'd like to play and DW would also (I think) but he's not available to sign up tonight. I'd definitely like in though

Keryn · 16th February 2008, 04:57 PM

I have been told this game is not to be missed under ANY circumstances. Can I still get in?

Rodrigo Istalindir · 16th February 2008, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Keryn

I have been told this game is not to be missed under ANY circumstances. Can I still get in?

I'll put you in the first alternate slot, pending DireWolf's confirmation.

Seonaid · 16th February 2008, 07:20 PM

I'm jumping ship, so Keryn can have my slot. Sorry, RI, I really wanted to play this one, but apparently the reserved slot in JC's game was for me . . . and I decided I'd take him up on the offer!

Rodrigo Istalindir · 16th February 2008, 07:21 PM

S'okay. I'll probably run it at NC and GenCon, too.

Seonaid · 16th February 2008, 07:22 PM

I know. That's why I'm okay with switching out. And because you have an alternate, and that's coo'.

Cassander · 16th February 2008, 07:24 PM

Is this just the second time you'll be running this? And when should we pick characters? Once everything settles down and we are sure everyone is here to stay?

Rodrigo Istalindir · 16th February 2008, 07:37 PM

Second time. First time was last gameday (first time running Dread at all, for that matter).

Yeah, I figured I'd wait untill things finalized (or as much as they ever do) before picking characters. I have a couple other options that I can swap in, depending. Dread is RP-heavy, and sometimes people don't want to play different-gendered characters, for example. I want to make sure everyone has a role that at least feel comfortable with, even if it's not their ideal. Given how much the questionaire defines the character, even if the brief description doesn't sound that appealing, the player has a lot of leeway to define what the character really is.