So can we deduce that the game will take place within a 7 day time frame? Or will the tadpole be just the beginning? It would be quite interesting if the game would take place in a week with you trying to get the tadpole out. Definitely a new take on D&D games.
BTW I'm a huge horror buff and especially love Cronenberg, so I'm pretty psyched by him referencing body horror. Very promising!
The tadpoles have their 'upside' somehow as well, maybe this mind melt-thing could be quite a feature worth keeping, if there was a way to render the tadpole harmless and learn to use it in our advantage. Like using their own weapon against those who...