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

[Rodrigo Istalindir]

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]

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

 

[John Crichton]

I will pimp this game. It was rad.

 

[The_Universe]

I will pimp this game. It was rad.

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

 

[John Crichton]

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]

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]

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

Sweet!

 

[Seonaid]

I want in.

 

[Cassander]

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

Should we choose our characters now or later?

 

[Xath]

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