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'm not sure how "cerebral" and "simple" can be mashed together in a single movie. (I'm also unsure how The Matrix can possibly be filmed in the 70s, but that's something of a tangent.)
I'm not sure how "cerebral" and "simple" can be mashed together in a single movie. (I'm also unsure how The Matrix can possibly be filmed in the 70s, but that's something of a tangent.)
I thought "high concept" refers to the movie "in 20 words or less," to quote a fictional character. For example: "There's a bomb on the bus. When the bus hits 50 mph, the bomb is armed. Below 50, it explodes."
(I also thought "cerebral" refers to something more intellectual and complicated--A Scanner Darkly, for example...why is it all Keanu films?--but that's something of a tangent.)
Technically, Magoose is leashing them until next turn. THEN you'll see the true Magoose Dice.
Also, I feel that if you all write more omakes, perhaps the Dice will be sated. Pitches don't really count, unless thet're part of another omake as well.
Here is Omake I wrote, I think no bonus rolls are needed as reward, the contacts we make in this are bonus enoughe
This isn't totally historically-accurate, but it is close enough I feel comfortable fudging a few things.
Bruce visited Vegas in July-August of 1971, "The Relatives" with Lynda Carter and Gary Burghoff appeared in Vegas in 1969, later Lynda Carter did her own thing in 1970-1972 in Vegas with another band.
I justify fudging things because Gary decided to quit the band because he got a role on MASH (the movie in 1970), and he liked it so much he wanted to continue doing that role in the show, which of course didn't happen in our AU, so it makes sense that after the movie he returned to the band.
Meeting in Vegas:
In the downtime after your quite successful show (you always thought your comedy was bad, but apprenty people liked it), you decided to play a few rounds of poker before going to bed.
At your age you are not technically supposed to go into a casino, and it's a bit risky and illegal, but you became very good at faking your age… you are an actor after all. Anyway, while the first round had gone horribly, you did manage to almost recover in the following one. You were about to quit and call it a night when a warm-up band named "The Relatives" started to play in the casino lounge.
What caught your eyes, or more correctly who, was the singer. She was just beautiful, mesmerizing even.
You stayed for the whole show, itching and anxiously debating with yourself whether or not you should approach her. You mean, the date with Alison went okay-ish, but she was kind of boring, which is perhaps a bit unkind and rude of you to think that but you couldn't exactly lie to yourself.
At the end of the show as you cheered, the band quickly split up with some going to their rooms (including her) and a few stayed behind. It was a shame she left before you had a chance to talk to her, but you thought you could at least try to make friends with the other members of the band, and maybe get her name that way.
Anyway, that's how you got into a discussion with the drummer and leader of the band, Gary Burghoff, and you striked an easy conversation about the difference between performing comedy to performing music in Vegas.
"Yeah, I am actually terrified that none of my jokes will land during the comedy bits, it's partly because I am alone there on the stage," you say "it must be nice being in a band as a group."
Gary (as we already got to first name basis) replied, "Yeah, it does remove a lot of the pressure when you are with your buddies, but I have watched your show and you really seem calm when you are performing, that's some good acting Bruce!"
"Thanks, but I do have some experience in acting. I am actually here to try improving my comedy a bit."
"That's cool, you know I just did a comedy film myself, It's called MASH, it was fun and all, but I really just prefer to do music, You know? I feel like I would have kept doing that role I would burnout, so I just decided to follow my passion."
We continued to talk and drink, and eventually I did get the singer's name, Lynda. She apparently was getting tired of being a "starving artist" and start having some thoughts about making it big in hollywood. Gary agreed to introduce me to her and I told her a bit about what I knew about the industry. The story about the producer did put her off a bit but she remained convinced that she wants to act.
At the end, I wished her luck in her endeavors and she did the same.
You kept in touch with Gary and Lynda about managing to get Gary's old role in M*A*S*H and he gave you his blessing. The last you heard of them Gary is still the drummer and leader behind of the band and Lynda began taking acting classes and started participating in a beauty contest, which is one of the ways actresses use to start building reputation.
I also think we shouldn't just be ripping off ideas from the real world. So what if we to make a film (possibly a series) where our character is heavily inspired by our role in The Big Boss. Kind of like a spiritual successor.
I also think we shouldn't just be ripping off ideas from the real world. So what if we to make a film (possibly a series) where our character is heavily inspired by our role in The Big Boss. Kind of like a spiritual successor.
You looked in the mirror and were surprised at what you saw. "Damn. Looking a bit good. You're gonna be a start, Bruce. This is just the first step."
A moment later you felt your stomach grumble, and then you went over to the kitchen, then to the fridge. In it was the assortment of fruits and vegetables... as well as the thing you were extremely happy to get.
A Burger, but not just any burger, it was a double-decker burger, with cheese, bacon, onion rings, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and of course, barbeque sauce. The man who made it was a street vendor that lived nearby, and he decided that you had money to offer. There is also a very special sauce that you did not know what it was.
But it was very good. Something that you wished he would share with you, so that you could make it yourself.
But soon the new day would be upon you.
And while burgers were good, you needed to be better.
Production Actions:
(Choose 2)
[]Alan and Comedy: You look at Alan and see how he did his scenes, and you realized something... He was effortless. Perhaps he can help you with this... effort that you now find yourself in. DC: 40
[]Wayne's Worries, and Other Signs of Anger: You want to know why the hell Wayne hates you. Not his blustering, not his bloviating. You want the truth. DC:60
[]Meet the Producers: The Moneymen and people in charge are always going to be an influence on you. Perhaps you can have a better second impression. DC: 40
[]Work on your Comedy: This, looking at the first draft of the scripts, is a comedy series. And while you are a good actor, you know you are not good at comedy, even if your timing has gotten better. DC: 40
[]Practice Fire Arms Safety: Since this is a fictional Army Base, you should familiarize yourself with the firearms of the Era. DC: 30/???
[]Work with the Writers: You want to see what the writers cooked up. DC: 0
[] Do auditions(Movies and TV Shows): You are going to go to some of the casting calls that are in the place that you can find work in. DC: 20(Possibility of only getting a commercial or TV show job, or extra work in a low budget film)
[]Workout: A Healthy Mind and a Healthy Body are Key to having a good life, and you have been slacking as of late. Time to hit the workout and discipline, and perhaps, see things differently. DC: 30 Reward: You work out and feel better.
[] Ask Clint if you can act in a movie of his: You know you hate yourself for doing this, but you are going to ask Clint for some help, see if he can give you a role. DC: 40 (Clint may be helping you, but not enough to give you a role in one of his films, or risk his reputation on getting you into a movie without some assurance.)
[] Gophering, and other signs of stuff: You want to try and learn how work behind the camera works, and what better way than being a gopher. DC: 50 (You have no idea what the hell they were doing, and you have no idea either)
[] Take a walk: Dad always said that the best ways to get inspiration are by walking, talking, and being open-minded. So you'll try that. DC: 10 (You are just going for a walk, what could be really said?)
[] Register in a theater: There are quite a few theater troops that are looking for some seasonal help for some play's that the regulars could not get to. Perhaps you can work there for a while. DC: 40 (Everyone wants to be famous here in Hollywood.)
[] Go to a bar or something to make jokes: You wanted to try some comedy, perhaps you can try. even with your shit timing. DC: 40 (Your Lack of comedy chops is going to be something that will bite you.)
[] Practice writing: You want to write something, maybe even a script. At least to learn the craft. DC: 20 (You try your hand at screenwriting, and maybe get something that is worth a damn.)
[] Research stuff, see if anything piques your interest: You may have graduated High School as a kid, but you never stopped trying to learn. DC: 15 (Write-in what you want to learn about below)
[] Talk to Clint: You want to ask Clint a few questions, like how he met your father? DC: 0 (You just ask Clint about ancient history)
[] Learn to play an instrument: You want to learn how to play something DC: 80 (You have no idea what the hell you are doing.)
[] Call your parents: You need to call mom and dad, and see how they are doing. DC: 10 (You call your parents and see what they are doing)
[]Networking: Well time to start finding out who might actually be interested in meeting you. (Write-in what you want to try and network with)
[]The Call of Creation: You want to create something of your own, a story, an idea that maybe, you can shop around to more talented people. DC: ???. Write in what you want to create. Reward: (Your write in idea will be going through the creative process)
[]The Dating Scene: You want to meet someone, and perhaps, get a girlfriend. Maybe you can do that. DC: 15(You go on a blind date)
[]Alison Ashmore Again: Despite the date going through a... rough start, to say the least, you actually enjoyed your time with Alison. You have her number as well, maybe you could ask her out on a second date? DC: 15(You go on another date with Alison)
[]Hire an Agent: You need someone who is entirely capable of negotiating for you. Cost 1000 Dollars per month. DC: ???
[]Renovate your Home: You want to make your home awesome. But that takes money. Cost: Write in amount. DC: ???
[]Take Business Classes: You are lacking in fincancial education. Time to change that. Cost 1000 Dollars per use. DC: 20
A/N:
Magoose Dice will be in effect for this turn. Be very afraid.
[X]plan A:
[X]Alan and Comedy: You look at Alan and see how he did his scenes, and you realized something... He was effortless. Perhaps he can help you with this... effort that you now find yourself in. DC: 40
[X]Work on your Comedy: This, looking at the first draft of the scripts, is a comedy series. And while you are a good actor, you know you are not good at comedy, even if your timing has gotten better. DC: 40
[X] Call your parents: You need to call mom and dad, and see how they are doing. DC: 10 (You call your parents and see what they are doing)
[X]Workout: A Healthy Mind and a Healthy Body are Key to having a good life, and you have been slacking as of late. Time to hit the workout and discipline, and perhaps, see things differently. DC: 30 Reward: You work out and feel better.
[X]Take Business Classes: You are lacking in fincancial education. Time to change that. Cost 1000 Dollars per use. DC: 20
[X] Plan B.B
-[X]Work on your Comedy: This, looking at the first draft of the scripts, is a comedy series. And while you are a good actor, you know you are not good at comedy, even if your timing has gotten better. DC: 40
-[X]Alan and Comedy: You look at Alan and see how he did his scenes, and you realized something... He was effortless. Perhaps he can help you with this... effort that you now find yourself in. DC: 40
-[X]Workout: A Healthy Mind and a Healthy Body are Key to having a good life, and you have been slacking as of late. Time to hit the workout and discipline, and perhaps, see things differently. DC: 30 Reward: You work out and feel better.
-[X] Hire an Agent: You need someone who is entirely capable of negotiating for you. Cost 1000 Dollars per month. DC: ???
-[X] The Call of Creation: You want to create something of your own, a story, an idea that maybe, you can shop around to more talented people. DC: ???. Write in what you want to create.
-[X] Operation Black(Name for change): A story about a former mercenary trying to live a normal life with his family free from bloodshed until he finds out that his past employer placed a bounty on his head, he is forced to live his family so as to not endanger them, going on a journey to find the man that placed a bounty on him so as to permanently take him down for good. His journey is one were he will tested mentally, emotionally and physically and at the end culminating into a tragedy.
[X] Plan Making Connections
-[X] Alan and Comedy: You look at Alan and see how he did his scenes, and you realized something... He was effortless. Perhaps he can help you with this... effort that you now find yourself in. DC: 40
-[X] Meet the Producers: The Moneymen and people in charge are always going to be an influence on you. Perhaps you can have a better second impression. DC: 40
-[X] Workout: A Healthy Mind and a Healthy Body are Key to having a good life, and you have been slacking as of late. Time to hit the workout and discipline, and perhaps, see things differently. DC: 30 Reward: You work out and feel better.
-[X] Networking: Well time to start finding out who might actually be interested in meeting you. (Write-in what you want to try and network with)
--[X] George Lucas, write him a letter expressing how much you enjoy his recent work on THX 1138 and how thrilled you will be to do future work with him, actually you had an idea you think he would like, a Flash Gordon adaptaion
-[X] Hire an Agent: You need someone who is entirely capable of negotiating for you. Cost 1000 Dollars per month. DC: ??
If we are trying to improve our comedy, let's simultaneously also learn and work with Alan,.
Meeting with the prodcuders and getting an agent is a no-brainer and a thing we should have done ages ago. Hollywood works by making contacts with a lot of people, producers are able to include us in their future work or even just connecting us to a friend of theirs that is making a film we want to do.
Agent is so much important for negotiation stuff (which we sucks at, have no expirence) and besides it's make us look unprofessional.
And it is a must if we are going to continue faking our age, we need an agent to help us deal with that ticking bomb that can blow in our face.
While we are making connections, why not try to get an in with George Lucas, specifically telling him about a Flash Gordon adaptaion (which he always wanted to do, but couldn't, so he made Star Wars instead).
Uh, and workout is good but I could persuaded to change it to something else if thats what stopping you from voting to this plan.
