TBF, Mags, you have been doing a lot of the heavylifting for the quest, so this will be in good hands.
To be clear to everyone, this is just me burning out on imagination of the quest, since my muse has been hitting me over the head a lot with so many different ideas that I just can't find myself too interested in this.
I'll still hang out here, though, since this still does have a sepcial place in my heart.
I'd like to thank you all for making this a wonderful experience while it lasted.
I'd also like to thank @Magoose, @Fluffy_serpent, and @Martin Noctis for doing so much to help prepare and write this quest. I couldn't have done it without you all.
I'll see you all around.
With so many regards, Duke William Of.
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Welcome to Hollywood!: Character Creation (January 1970)
[X]Plan: The GOOSE IS LOOSE!:
-[X]Bruce "The Goose" O'Brian
-[X]Male
-[X]16
-[X]
-[X]New Hollywood: The Next generation has arrived the Hays code is dead and new horizons are everywhere. (The Year is 1970...New Hollywood and the Era of blockbusters are here.)
The payphone rang for a moment, or two, and you took a deep breath, hoping that someone would answer. You admitted that this entire venture was boneheaded, but you were adamant to make the choice and stick to it. Even though there was the very strong possibility that those things were idiotic.
And you did not know precisely what you were planning to do once you got to a city.
The noticeable click of the phone being answered entered your ear. "Honey. Is it really you?" Your mom's voice was quiet as you took a breath, allowing yourself to think through the emotions that you were currently feeling. So much was going on, that you didn't even have a chance to think of what to say to her.
"Yeah mom, it's me." You whispered, and you were unsure that she even heard you. Your heart raced for a moment, as you felt ill, the bile coming up from your stomach, and the tears welling up in your eyes.
"Are you almost there?" She said, as your feet shifted. "Almost to Hollywood?"
"Yeah." You replied, not being able to just say the words. Instead, you only listened to the thump of your heartbeat. "Actually just got into the city."
Starting Situation: 98
Support Roll: 90
"We're proud of you for making the leap, even with running away like that." She said as you felt a great deal of relief wash over your shoulders, and the weight of your lie disappeared just the same. "We could have taken you if you just asked."
"I know." You whispered, feeling unsure how to really say anything else.
Your throat felt dry and parched. Too many moments of feeling alone. "Did they get the message?" You asked.
"Yes, and while they are pissed off that you are coming without warning, you are welcome to stay at their place." Your mother said, with an annoyed tone in her voice.
A smile rose on your face. "You think they might be able to help me?" You asked.
"Of course, they will." Your mother replied. A pause occurred, nothing more than a heartbeat passed before she spoke again. "Bruce. Whatever you do, if you are willing to do this, we'll support you."
"Thank you." You whispered. "I love you. Tell Dad I'm okay."
"Tell him yourself." She said, as you turned, to see the old man waiting for you.
"Come on Bruce." He said as you hung up the phone, knowing it was the end of the conversation… like she always knew when you and your father were going to talk. "We need to talk."
"You're a damn foolish boy, leaving like that, scaring your mother sick with worry, I taught you better than that." He said as the city moved by with the speed. "If I had it my way, I'd ship your arse back to the Isle with your uncle."
"You hate uncle Finn." You replied with a drawl, allowing your accent to slip. "After all, he's a unionist."
"Finn at least won't let you hitchhike over a thousand miles to Hollywood." Your father replied. "You really want to do this, I know some mates of mine in Texas that can give you work. Real work, not chasing a fairy tale in a big city."
"And you found the American dream on a set of a western? That fired you when you threatened that executive who called you a potato fucker." You shot back.
"I have my dignity, your mother, and my pub, that's the dream right there." He laughed as he turned. "I raised you well enough for you to not be a freeloader. And I taught you well enough to not be like me."
"I want to work in Hollywood dad, ever since you first took me to the cinema to watch Flash Gordon." You protested.
"You are lucky that I have so many friends." He said.
"Who are you dumping me at?" You asked.
"Guess?" He replied.
"Who is it? "you guessed.:
[]You Sister's: "Catharine's? I thought you two weren't on speaking terms after you threatened her husband with that shotgun? Did she finally get a job behind the camera?"
[]Your Brother: "Gavin? I thought you said he would never survive being a screenwriter? He finally has some success?"
[]An Old Friend of the Family?: "Uh…Mr. Eastwood, open the door, it's Bruce. My father is calling in that favor you owe him. My name is Bruce, Bruce O'Brian."
[]He drove to a house: "If you're going into Hollywood, you need someone who knows the business, I know the business. I can get you a role if you let me. Now come on, let us get to work."
Gain Trait: Unreasonable Expectations: People seem to think you are destined for greatness. (If you fail on a role, suffer a -5 to all rolls on the following movie, while if you are successful gain a successive +5 for every passed role. This caps at +50 to all rolls if you succeed. Only works for movies, not TV shows or commercials.)
Gain Trait: Connected: Despite everything, you know people that will want you to succeed. (+10 to getting a role)
[]Attractive: You have a face that everyone can love. (+10 to Fan Rolls)
[]Classically Trained Actor: You have always learned how to be a consummate professional, no matter the script, the quality or the movie, or the others. (+5 to all rolls within a job, regardless of quality, budget and costars.)
[]Improve Expert: You have always a way to turn a simple scene on their heads (+5 to Script quality by you improve if you succeed in negotiations. +10 to comedy rolls)
[]Affable: You have always been able to work with people, and get them to listen, or listen to others. (+10 to Chemistry with Actors, Networking or Training Someone.)
[]Comedian: What you love is to make others laugh, and with a jump and a smile. (+10 to Comedic Roles, to playing the relief in other genres.)
[]Romantic: You have always been a romantic. (+10 to Romance or Dramatic Roles)
[]Martial Artist: You know how to fight, and fake a fight convincingly. (+10 to Action Roles and Choreography)
[]Gunslinger: You know how to handle almost all firearms, safely, and professionally. (+10 to Action Roles. Will automatically pass any equipment failure that occurs during production, and not hurt anyone, or yourself)
[]Media Darling: What can I say, the Camera Loves me (+10 to all critic rolls for your performances.)
[]Strong: I can get up from just about anything that you throw at me. (if you fail a choreography roll, you will not suffer an injury roll)
[]Method Actor: You believe that becoming the role is just as important as the acting. (If you succeed in a method acting roll, you will gain a +20 to the acting rolls. If you fail, suffer a -5)
[]Primadona: You are the main attraction, and no one can say otherwise. (-10 to all costar relationship rolls if they are not friends)
[]Stage Fright: You can't stand there and do it in front of the camera, who might be watching. (-5 to all rolls, regardless of a genre unless you are comfortable in a genre.)
[]Poor Timing: You can't tell a joke to save your life. (-10 to comedy rolls)
[]Two left feet: You are clumsy, stupid, and downright terrible at moving. (-10 to choreography rolls)
[]Ugly: You have a face only a mother could love. (-10 to fan rolls)
[]Injury Prone: You have a tendency to get hurt at the worst possible times. (if you fail a choreography roll, you will suffer an injury, and the seriousness is dependent on how low the roll occurs)
[]Hated by the Media: So what, I don't give two shits about what they say about me. (-10 to all critic rolls for your performances.)
[]Blacklisted: You said some things you were not proud of back home, now no one in the Business will give you the time of day. (Rolls become far more limited until you win back the crowd.)
[]Careless: You don't need to care about safety, the crew has done everything right. (If there is an equipment failure, automatically fail)
[X]Poor Timing: You can't tell a joke to save your life. (-10 to comedy rolls)
Yeah I like comedy movies but sorry genre you have to take one for the team.
[X]Classically Trained Actor: You have always learned how to be a consummate professional, no matter the script, the quality or the movie, or the others. (+5 to all rolls within a job, regardless of quality, budget and costars.)
Wide spread bbonus, sign me up. There are other perks that are pretty nice though.
[X] Plan The Friendly Goose
-[X]You Sister's: "Catharine's? I thought you two weren't on speaking terms after you threatened her husband with that shotgun? Did she finally get a job behind the camera?"
-[X]Affable: You have always been able to work with people, and get them to listen, or listen to others. (+10 to Chemistry with Actors, Networking or Training Someone.)
-[X]Injury Prone: You have a tendency to get hurt at the worst possible times. (if you fail a choreography roll, you will suffer an injury, and the seriousness is dependent on how low the roll occurs)
We don't start with any acting boosts, but I liked these traits enough. I don't expect this plan to win, but I think it's fun.
[X] Plan: The Professional
-[X]An Old Friend of the Family?: "Uh…Mr. Eastwood, open the door, it's Bruce. My father is calling in that favor you owe him. My name is Bruce, Bruce O'Brian."
-[X]Classically Trained Actor: You have always learned how to be a consummate professional, no matter the script, the quality or the movie, or the others. (+5 to all rolls within a job, regardless of quality, budget and costars.)
-[X]Poor Timing: You can't tell a joke to save your life. (-10 to comedy rolls)
[X] Plan: Scripts and Breaking a Leg
-[X]Your Brother: "Gavin? I thought you said he would never survive being a screenwriter? He finally has some success?"
-[X]Improve Expert: You have always a way to turn a simple scene on their heads (+5 to Script quality by you improve if you succeed in negotiations. +10 to comedy rolls)
-[X]Injury Prone: You have a tendency to get hurt at the worst possible times. (if you fail a choreography roll, you will suffer an injury, and the seriousness is dependent on how low the roll occurs)
I'm fine with any drawback, I just thought it would be cool to pick your brother and the one advantage that improves scenes. An actor that understands scripts and scenes a bit more would be cool.
oh, they can also choose up to a maximum of 3 boons as long as they choose the same amount of bans and no, if they choose contradictory things like being ugly and handsome that will not be considered valid and will be discounted
[X] THE FUTURE STAR GEESE -[X]An Old Friend of the Family?: "Uh…Mr. Eastwood, open the door, it's Bruce. My father is calling in that favor you owe him. My name is Bruce, Bruce O'Brian."
-[X]Attractive: You have a face that everyone can love. (+10 to Fan Rolls)
-[X]Media Darling: What can I say, the Camera Loves me (+10 to all critic rolls for your performances.)
-[X]Method Actor: You believe that becoming the role is just as important as the acting. (If you succeed in a method acting roll, you will gain a +20 to the acting rolls. If you fail, suffer a -5)
-[X]Primadona: You are the main attraction, and no one can say otherwise. (-10 to all costar relationship rolls if they are not friends)
-[X]Poor Timing: You can't tell a joke to save your life. (-10 to comedy rolls)
-[X]Stage Fright: You can't stand there and do it in front of the camera, who might be watching. (-5 to all rolls, regardless of a genre unless you are comfortable in a genre.)
Alright, are we starting with the movies which become blockbusters first, or do we work ourselves up by doing some low key movies first to build some kind of reputation?
Alright, are we starting with the movies which become blockbusters first, or do we work ourselves up by doing some low key movies first to build some kind of reputation?
I would like to see what contacts Mr. Eastwood has for us, first. He might be set on a smaller film or have connections to someone bigger that we don't know about yet.
Alright, are we starting with the movies which become blockbusters first, or do we work ourselves up by doing some low key movies first to build some kind of reputation?
Hahaha what an innocent overmind, thinking that they could acquire a leading role ... and in a blockbuster movie
seriously, it all depends on luck (a lot) but clint gives you a high probability that you can be an extra in some important movie (with a lot of luck, a main role but not important... I can't think of any example, the closest I can think of is flash of spiderman : no way home) or an important leading role but in a not so important movie
