Lights... Camera... ACTION!!: A Hollywood Quest

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Hi Magoose here one of the guys helping Duke.

So we have some bad news.

The quest has been canceled as duke does not want to write it anymore.

I'm going to ask if I can take over for it, because I like this quest, and it would be a shame to kill it
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. :D

I'll see you all around.

With so many regards, Duke William Of.
 
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Well... That Escalated Quickly Turn 35 Results (September-Octobor 1974)
-[X]Let Mike Work: You will give Mike a Freehand to do what he wants to make money. DC: 0 (An action will be Chosen from the list of actions. Shenanigans may ensure) Rolled:D100 => 100

Mike… What the fuck?

You looked at several movies. "Um, Mike, is that a Godzilla film? In addition to like… lots of other Japanese Films?"

"Yes." He replied simply.

"How?" You asked.

"I'm very persuasive." He replied.

"But… but." you gawked.

"Sometimes you need to speak their language." He said.

"I do speak Japanese." You replied.

"Not what I'm talking about Bruce." He replied.

Reward:

Gain the Rights to Distribute the Following Films:
Seven Samurai
Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla.
Lone Wolf and Cub Baby Cart at the River Styx (1972)
The Hidden Fortress
Godzilla vs. Megalon
Godzilla vs. Gigan

Akira Kurasawa has expressed interest in working with LucasFilms Unlimited on a yet unknown Project… he speaks of Shakespeare in Japan.

You have no idea what that means though.
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-[X]Choosing My Religion: You want to ask Carrie if she would convert to Catholicism. You only ask so that you can begin the process. DC: ??? Rolled:D100 => 85

You and Carrie met with the Bishop of LA, and it was a rather… quiet, dare you to say near mute affair. The three of you didn't talk that much, save for one simple question that had to be asked.

"This isn't a publicity stunt?" The Bishop was rather serious about the question, and it was one that warranted being asked. After all, Hollywood was always full of gossip and well… Faux everything. What is to say that Carrie wasn't doing it for clout or media attention?

That was his worry, especially with the possibility that could damage his reputation, and that of the Church.

But Carrie only told him. "It's not, I can assure you of that."

It was, a little dramatic, but that was entirely good enough for the Bishop. Then he looked to you. "Bruce, I hope you realize that this will be a task that both of you must take part in."

"I have no doubt in that." You replied as you bowed your head slightly. "Nothing in life would be worth it if it's not difficult."

Reward: Carrie and you begin a long road to see Carrie convert.
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-[X]How I met Your Mother: You were waiting as Carrie walked down the Isle. This would be a fairytale, and that was never going to be any doubt. DC: 0 Rolled:D100 => 82

It was merely a dream, there was something that you could tell, because you didn't really have any place to say it. Shimmering voices shadows and a cathedral.

It was so slow, as you waited, and you were quickly seeing Carrie walk forward.

You wanted to say the words. To say anything.


And yet you awoke and only looked at her.

She was awake as well, and the mattress was still uncomfortable, as you both sat up. "Couldn't sleep?" She asked she placed a caring hand on your arm.

"Yeah." you nodded before you held her hand. "Carrie, I…"

You were quiet, petrified with fear and something more. You didn't know if you could even say the words.

"Yes." She said. "lets go back to bed."

Oh.

Reward: Carrie has agreed to marry you. In a very… nonchalant way.

Honestly, you should have seen that coming.

You both wanted this.
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-[X]Making a Home: You Look at the Plans that Carrie Has. You were happy that she was taking such an interest. Now you were going to have a home. DC: 10 Rolled:D100 => 47

To think that it took less than a week to fully furnish the mansion with new furniture and set it all up for a truly… wonderful experience.

Well, that and it was honestly nice to have a bed instead of a mattress on the floor.

Reward: You have fully furnished the house.
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-[X]And Making a Family: You look at Ginger and Natalie and sighed. How the hell were you going to make those two live together? DC: 20 Rolled:D100 => 34

You didn't think you really had it in you, but you found a simple way to get those two to live together.

It was really simple. Just let them figure it out. Sure it took quite a bit of time for them to get used to each other, but the giant dog and tiny kitty were… well…

They took to each other like a dog and a cat that had known each other their entire lives. Sure Natalie was rather adamant to put up boundaries that Ginger ignored, but they seemed to respect each other.

And they realized pretty quickly that you were in charge, and while Ginger didn't listen to you that much, Natalie did. Which meant that Ginger did too.

All and all, it was nice to have some peace, when Chaos seemed to be the order of the day…

Reward: The family now knows how to live together… for the most part.
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-[X]Action Directing: It seems the town has been talking about how much of a beast you are at just being a stunt person. In fact, they knew you were a student of Bruce Lee. And they think you know how to stage and block a fight? Maybe you can DC? ??? Rolled:D100 => 61

To think all it took was being snubbed by the Emmys to see some… work. It was mostly just some minor fight scenes on one of the shows that NBC was doing, you didn't know the name, but frankly, you were appalled when you first got there.

Everyone was not intense enough, they were slow and lumbering, not even trying to sell the fight.

Basically not doing their jobs. So you took it upon yourself to whip them into shape.

And it was fun too. Seeing the stunt people that were wanting to do awesome things, and those that were not even trying, and seeing them fail always made you feel better.

And by the time it was over, it was darn good.

Reward: You have directed a fight scene for some NBC show you don't know the name of.

But people are talking about you again… and taking you seriously as an action director.
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-[X] Do auditions(Movies and TV Shows): You are going to go to some of the casting calls that are in the place where 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) Rolled:D100 => 42+10=52

Well now… It seems that there is something interesting on your Radar.

Heh, get it.

Well, anyway, It seems that Brooks needs you back in as a Guest star for the Mary Tyler Moore show. And he needs you now. Said he would owe you a favor.

It's going to be okay for that.

Oh, and he also said that he would pay you 50,000 dollars.

What a steal for him.

Reward: You are a guest Staring on the Mary Tyler Moore show next month.
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-[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) Rolled:D100 => 81

"When is the Wedding?" It was your dad's turn to catch you off guard.

"What?" You asked, not sure about what the hell was going on.

"Debbie told us that you asked for permission," he replied as you heard the patrons from the bar cheer for you. "Quite down you bastards."

He then spoke to you. "Well, tell us?"

"Soon." You replied. "We both kinda want to wait until it's nice and legal."

"Good." He replied. "And Bruce."

"Yeah, Dad."

"I'm proud of you." He replied. "Though a bit disappointed you didn't wait… but in saying that, I'm glad you found the right woman."

"Thanks, dad."

He then laughed. "You better be careful though, your mother might raise hell and try to make sure the bouquet goes to someone she wants to see married."

You paled. "Thanks for the heads up."

Reward: You talk to your dad about what is to come.
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The Emmy Backlash:D100 => 80

???:
D100 => 93
???:
D100 => 100

You didn't think that half of everyone working in TV would stand up for you, and call out the Emmys for their bullshit.

You also didn't expect the Union to get involved.

But something told you that since the Guild got involved, there would be changes…

Or you were in deep trouble.

(Continued at the start of the next turn)
 
..... This is the perfect moment for someone to write a sensationalist tabloid headlines (with small blurbs)
 
If the Soviets are even calling BS on the Emmys..

You can tell something is wrong..
Um... No its the Hollywood Unions that make up this town.

We're even a member of one.
@Magoose if you mean The Union then holy shot there must be a worker strike everywhere in the USA now
Eh... I don't think that is going to happen.

Mostly because we're not trying to start a work stoppage.

We're protesting blatant fuckery within an award show that only matters to a select group of people within the industry...

and whoever bothers to watch the show.

The funny thing is, we might just increase the Emmys ratings just by doing everything we're doing, and they put us back as a nomination.
..... This is the perfect moment for someone to write a sensationalist tabloid headlines (with small blurbs)
I will grant fuckloads of rewards for that!

GIVE ME THIS WONDERFUL STUFF!
Fucking hell, we're going to have so many documentaries and YouTube videos made about us in the future. The Goose literally reshapes Hollywood as a pastime.
Nah, the Goose has friends in high places that want to see their shows come back to the top.

And with the Goose being one of the main draws...

You bet your ass the people who are our bosses will just...

Go to bat for us because we represent a significant financial investment.
 
Gain the Rights to Distribute the Following Films:
Seven Samurai
Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla.
Lone Wolf and Cub Baby Cart at the River Styx (1972)
The Hidden Fortress
Godzilla vs. Megalon
Godzilla vs. Gigan

Akira Kurasawa has expressed interest in working with LucasFilms Unlimited on a yet unknown Project… he speaks of Shakespeare in Japan.

You have no idea what that means though.
Mike you beautiful bastard. We ask for one Godzilla film and he gives us three. And some other beauties' as well.

Also Magoose is Akira Kurasawa talking about Ran?
 
Holy shit that was an amazing update! Some of the best showing of Magoose Dice I've seen outside of Malcom ending the plot of Chamber of Secrets around Halloween and the Graffiti rolls. Common O'Brian W.

-[X]Let Mike Work: You will give Mike a Freehand to do what he wants to make money. DC: 0 (An action will be Chosen from the list of actions. Shenanigans may ensure) Rolled:D100 => 100

Mike… What the fuck?

You looked at several movies. "Um, Mike, is that a Godzilla film? In addition to like… lots of other Japanese Films?"

"Yes." He replied simply.

"How?" You asked.

"I'm very persuasive." He replied.

"But… but." you gawked.

"Sometimes you need to speak their language." He said.

"I do speak Japanese." You replied.

"Not what I'm talking about Bruce." He replied.

Reward:

Gain the Rights to Distribute the Following Films:
Seven Samurai
Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla.
Lone Wolf and Cub Baby Cart at the River Styx (1972)
The Hidden Fortress
Godzilla vs. Megalon
Godzilla vs. Gigan

Akira Kurasawa has expressed interest in working with LucasFilms Unlimited on a yet unknown Project… he speaks of Shakespeare in Japan.

You have no idea what that means though.
It's official, Mike deserves to be the highest paid member of Lucasfilms and monopolize the Employee of the Month award for the rest of his tenure at Lucasfilm. When I chose the action, I was just hoping to have Mike do a successful Snowblood distribution, I had no idea that he was going to get the rights to all non-released Godzilla films and three of Japan's greatest classics. Fucking wild, and that was just after Monkey Sun. Looks like we're set for distribution until Star Wars, and Akira Kurasawa is going to join the Lucasfilms family, bet George and Steve are super hyped and greatful to Bruce. Hope this serves as an excellent entry of Japanese culture into mainstream America 40 years early.

-[X]Choosing My Religion: You want to ask Carrie if she would convert to Catholicism. You only ask so that you can begin the process. DC: ??? Rolled:D100 => 85

You and Carrie met with the Bishop of LA, and it was a rather… quiet, dare you to say near mute affair. The three of you didn't talk that much, save for one simple question that had to be asked.

"This isn't a publicity stunt?" The Bishop was rather serious about the question, and it was one that warranted being asked. After all, Hollywood was always full of gossip and well… Faux everything. What is to say that Carrie wasn't doing it for clout or media attention?

That was his worry, especially with the possibility that could damage his reputation, and that of the Church.

But Carrie only told him. "It's not, I can assure you of that."

It was, a little dramatic, but that was entirely good enough for the Bishop. Then he looked to you. "Bruce, I hope you realize that this will be a task that both of you must take part in."

"I have no doubt in that." You replied as you bowed your head slightly. "Nothing in life would be worth it if it's not difficult."

Reward: Carrie and you begin a long road to see Carrie convert.
Yay, happy that Carrie is committed and her and Bruce are going into their marriage and faith life strongly. Looks like I didn't need to pick the autopass if we got an 85, but I guess the option helps to make the entire journey smooth? If Carrie's converting this strongly then I guess that means that Todd is locked to become a Catholic instead of being Born Again.

-[X]How I met Your Mother: You were waiting as Carrie walked down the Isle. This would be a fairytale, and that was never going to be any doubt. DC: 0 Rolled:D100 => 82

It was merely a dream, there was something that you could tell, because you didn't really have any place to say it. Shimmering voices shadows and a cathedral.

It was so slow, as you waited, and you were quickly seeing Carrie walk forward.

You wanted to say the words. To say anything.


And yet you awoke and only looked at her.

She was awake as well, and the mattress was still uncomfortable, as you both sat up. "Couldn't sleep?" She asked she placed a caring hand on your arm.

"Yeah." you nodded before you held her hand. "Carrie, I…"

You were quiet, petrified with fear and something more. You didn't know if you could even say the words.

"Yes." She said. "lets go back to bed."

Oh.

Reward: Carrie has agreed to marry you. In a very… nonchalant way.

Honestly, you should have seen that coming.

You both wanted this.
LMAO! I can't believe Bruce and Carrie had a proposal so casual that it makes Rocky Balboa look like a formal romantic. Bruce didn't even get to ask the question or pop the ring, it was just a casual conversation in bed, lol! With any other couple it would be really lame but it's really sweet and romantic for them, plus I guess technically Carrie proposed first and they've been in the marriage mindset for months so this is just formal stuff. Does this mean that Carrie will wear the ring in public and has she officially moved in with Bruce? No matter what this is going to be a very hilarious story to tell their kids that will leave them completely speechless.

-[X]And Making a Family: You look at Ginger and Natalie and sighed. How the hell were you going to make those two live together? DC: 20 Rolled:D100 => 34

You didn't think you really had it in you, but you found a simple way to get those two to live together.

It was really simple. Just let them figure it out. Sure it took quite a bit of time for them to get used to each other, but the giant dog and tiny kitty were… well…

They took to each other like a dog and a cat that had known each other their entire lives. Sure Natalie was rather adamant to put up boundaries that Ginger ignored, but they seemed to respect each other.

And they realized pretty quickly that you were in charge, and while Ginger didn't listen to you that much, Natalie did. Which meant that Ginger did too.

All and all, it was nice to have some peace, when Chaos seemed to be the order of the day…

Reward: The family now knows how to live together… for the most part.
Awww!!! Very wholesome and sweet. Happy the two girls are getting along and the family is born. Love the implication that Ginger respects Natalie more than Bruce, lol.

Reward: You are a guest Staring on the Mary Tyler Moore show next month.
Huh, pretty decent show to make a guest spot on and a very welcome change of pace and casting for Bruce to go for simple comedy instead of tough action guys. Wonder if we're going to do something with Carrie since the show was her first role and maybe they liked her enough to make her a minor character.

The Emmy Backlash:D100 => 80

???:
D100 => 93
???:
D100 => 100

You didn't think that half of everyone working in TV would stand up for you, and call out the Emmys for their bullshit.

You also didn't expect the Union to get involved.

But something told you that since the Guild got involved, there would be changes…

Or you were in deep trouble.

(Continued at the start of the next turn)
LMAO! That moment when you are so good that half of Hollywood starts rioting on the streets because you were snubbed for an Emmy. Guess we're making quite an impact, even on those we haven't met yet, and Lucy continues to give a lot of reasons to love her, maybe we should give Desi Jr. the role of the Cuban runner in Marathon Misadventures. When Leo starts getting Snubbed for Oscars, we need to take a picture with him and send it to the Academy to get him all of those Best Actor awards he deserved.

I can see it now Count Dankula making videos on us for our Balls of Steel to go against Hollywood and WIN
Forget the incredible Youtube docs, just imagine the Crazy ass Biopic around us that'll probably sweep the Oscars and be the first billion dollar Biopic. When you look at it, Bruce is like Forrest Gump if he just stuck to acting, just taking a fraction of his life would make for a hell of a story. Hell, they'd probably have to make it a multi-part spanning series just to sufficiently cover the crazy.
 
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