Just wanted to clarify, in case you’re still waiting, that the core rulebook exists, and has existed for 5 years. You can get it through Indie Press revolution or the Impossible Dream’s website (www.tiltingatwindmills.net). Windmill Game Co. is a separate entity, which produces the Tales of Terror scenario collections (as well as other, non-Dread-related games).

Having extra characters ready to go is a great idea. In practice, I’ve only once seen someone eliminated so early in the game that it would’ve been necessary–that’s actually the genesis of the “dead man walking” option in the rulebook–but if you’re worried about it, that’s another good way to be prepared for it.

Maybe, maybe not: Several years ago, someone showed up to a con game who had a diagnosed palsy of the hands. He turned out to have a blast, and wasn’t really that much worse off than the folks with “normal” fine-motor control. So, yes, it’s something to be aware of, but I wouldn’t automatically rule out Dread, just because you or your friends are less dextrous than average. And, if everyone’s cool with it, you could always have a “designated puller” if someone really is at a disadvantage.

There are tons of Dread scenarios available. You can feel free to check out the other one The Impossible Dream has for free on their website at http://www.tiltingatwindmills.net/dread/13.pdf …

Windmill Game Co. also has 4 scenarios available (not free, sorry) as part of our Tales of Terror series. You can get them on DriveThruRPG http://rpg.drivethrustuff.com/product_info.php?products_id=65337 (for PDF) or on our website http://www.windmill-games.com/shop.shtml (for hardcopy or PDF), and I believe there are a couple of free scenarios in our forums somewhere.

I KNOW there are other fan-made scenarios out there. I’ve seen ‘em. People have run ‘em at conventions.

What scenarios have you played, and are there any in particular you would recommend?

Just FYI. Its cool to play Dread with the ‘Dark Tower.’

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@Martin Ralya – Oh yes, the pic for this article is a good example of that. No one was sitting at our table at certain points while playing the game.

I agree with everything Patrick said in his article, and the only thing I’d add is that watching everyone gradually go from sitting around the table like normal people to sitting about three feet away from it — so as not to accidentally knock over the increasingly precarious tower — over the course of the night is absolutely delicious.