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 mean, the way I originally pictured it, that sometime into the '80s after LucasFilm would hire on R. Talsorian Games to be its TTRPG and(?) videogame studio, David would start working with Mike on the Cyberpunk series as he slowly started to transition from the film to videogame industry [over the next two decades], and end up a valued co-creator of the franchise, though Pondsmith would be the one to originally create the core concept.
Also, did something for fun, so I made a character for Bruce to play in Cyberpunk.
Y'know, I'm starting to think Lucasfilm it going to have a house firmly built on the Sci-Fi Ghetto.
I was reading about it, and getting pissed about it, and now I'm thinking I really want some rolls that force the fuckers to give out awards to my favourite genres.
Y'know, I'm starting to think Lucasfilm it going to have a house firmly built on the Sci-Fi Ghetto.
I was reading about it, and getting pissed about it, and now I'm thinking I really want some rolls that force the fuckers to give out awards to my favourite genres.
Yuna, an aspiring actress from South Korea, arrives in Los Angeles with little money and no connections. She quickly realizes that breaking into Hollywood is a tough business, and finds herself struggling to make ends meet. To make ends meet, she takes up teaching various languages (mostly Korean), and mixed-martial classes, with a heavy focus on taekwondo, at a small dojo in the city.
Through her work at the dojo, Yuna discovers a sense of community and purpose. She meets a diverse group of students, including children, adults, and seniors, who all share a passion for martial arts. Yuna becomes a mentor and a role model to her students, teaching them not just martial arts, but also life skills such as discipline, perseverance, and respect.
Despite her busy schedule at the dojo, Yuna continues to pursue her dream of becoming an actress. She attends auditions and takes on small roles in independent films and TV shows. She faces many rejections and setbacks, but she never gives up, wanting to use her success to inspire her students, showing them that with hard work and dedication, anything is possible. She aims to become a symbol of hope and resilience, both in the dojo and in Hollywood.
But as each day passes, her challenges seem to grow ever greater, at first simply being the language barrier, given that her first language was Korean, and although she's become fluent in English, she still faced communication barriers with casting directors and producers who were not familiar with her accent or cultural background. This creates a lack of connections, given Yuna arrived in Los Angeles with little money and no connections in the entertainment industry. She had to work hard to network and make contacts in the industry, which can be a daunting task for any aspiring actor or actress. And then there are the cultural differences, the entertainment industry in Hollywood can be very different from what Yuna was used to in South Korea, having to navigate the cultural differences and learn how to adapt to the new environment...and then there's the stereotyping, having to face the challenge of being stereotyped in Hollywood due to her ethnicity. Many roles for Asian actresses were limited to stereotypical roles, such as the exotic love interest or the villain, which made it difficult for her to find roles that showcased her acting abilities. Don't even get her started on the competition, what with it being a highly competitive industry, having to compete with thousands of other aspiring actors and actresses for every role. She faced many rejections and setbacks along the way, which can be discouraging for even the most resilient performer.
But still, Yuna persevered and continued to work hard to achieve her dream of becoming an actress in Hollywood. Her determination, resilience, and hard work had to eventually pay off, that all her hard work would make her a successful actress and a role model for others...right?
And then, one day out of the blue, Yuna's perseverance and hard work eventually paid off in a very unusual way, after an unexpected encounter with her favorite actors, Bruces Lee and O'Brian (Radar!). At first, they were mainly interested in her for her dojo, before the both of them brought her into the fold after finding that she could hold her own. And what followed had been quite a few years, first as a martial artist and then as an actress. She learned much from the both of them, and in term they learned from her; she was impressed with their dedication and commitment to getting the details right. Through their work together, Yuna and Bruce developed a close relationship, and he became a valuable connection for her in the entertainment industry.
It'd been a few years since their first meeting, with Yuna now being Carrie's primary teacher in karate (and still trying to get her to branch out into other martial arts, such as taekwondo). She'd gotten to be in a number of Bruce's projects, and though she had mainly been an extra to this point (on account of various commitments, such as her mother's health), he always made sure that she had work available to her, and had even personally asked her to help build up the new Gym that honored their late master...and today, he had finally caved and started learning Korean with her (how he hadn't learned as Radar had been shocking...and a little disappointing), mostly as a method to decompress after his workouts, having found that learning new material came easier to him when he did so.
It went [D100 => 87] very well, with Bruce being most proficient with hangul and being an interesting conversation partner, with him in turn helping her [D100 => 99] master Irish as well...in fact, she was absolutely thrilled at his rapid progress, as he was now at the level to help her teach the other students in the class...mostly older Korean mothers looking to learn English who were absolutely thrilled to be taught by such a young man. A/N: Don't know why, but I created a full backstory for the martial artist that helped teach Carrie karate, and I'm fairly pleased by the results.
This has come up before, I think. I'm pretty sure Magoose has said that Bruce doesn't speak Gaelic, and I don't recall we ever got around to learning it either.
[]Bruce is ready To Rumble (Bruce can now Join Carrie in Songwriting Sessions)
[]Carrie Has Her Masterpiece ready (Carrie will auto pass her musical mystery)
[]Team USA Gets Really Strong (Team USA Gets a Bonus)
This has come up before, I think. I'm pretty sure Magoose has said that Bruce doesn't speak Gaelic, and I don't recall we ever got around to learning it either.
[]Bruce is ready To Rumble (Bruce can now Join Carrie in Songwriting Sessions)
[]Carrie Has Her Masterpiece ready (Carrie will auto pass her musical mystery)
[]Team USA Gets Really Strong (Team USA Gets a Bonus)
This has come up before, I think. I'm pretty sure Magoose has said that Bruce doesn't speak Gaelic, and I don't recall we ever got around to learning it either.
Whew, with these new movies we should be able to fill out roles with actors we like and respect, and give some roles to some talented folks we know (ala MJ, Robin, etc.)
When Bruce O'Brian arrived in Montreal for the 1976 Olympics, ready to compete for his country as a boxer, he was excited to be part of this global event, surrounded by athletes from all over the world. As he trained and prepared for his matches, he realized that he had no small amount of downtime between bouts.
Deciding to use his downtime wisely and began learning as many languages and sports as he could. He already knew Irish, English, Cantonese, Japanese, French, and Korean, but he wanted to learn more. He spent his time attending language classes and practicing new sports with other athletes at the Olympic Village, joining the various language classes offered at the Olympic Village and in nearby language schools; such as the Olympic Language Exchange Program and the International Friendship and Language Exchange Program, run by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), pairing athletes and coaches from different countries (as well as local volunteers) so that they can practice each other's languages, the Polyglot Games, run by a group of language enthusiasts, organizes language exchange events in the Olympic Village and nearby areas, the Language Buddy Program that was run by the Athletes' Village, pairing athletes and coaches with local volunteers who speak the language they want to learn, which in his case ended up being Jim Wong-Chu and Powell Janulus, from whom he learned Mandarin and Ukrainian (respectively) and became fast friends with the both of them.
It was stimulating to be around such a diverse group of people, finding it a great deal of fun as he connected with people from all over the world. He made new friends and learned about different cultures and ways of life. The benefits of Bruce's learning soon became apparent, where during his matches, he found that he could communicate with his opponents and their coaches in their native language, which helped him understand their strategy and tactics [something that came in real handy against the Soviets], and also found that his knowledge of different sports helped him improve his boxing skills, as he was able to incorporate techniques and strategies from other sports into his training.
Bruce had always been fascinated by languages and cultures. Even as a young boy, he spent hours reading books and watching movies about faraway places, dreaming of one day exploring the world himself. As soon as he arrived at the Olympic Village, Bruce began to immerse himself in the languages and cultures of the other athletes. He spent time with athletes from different countries, practicing his French, Spanish, and Mandarin. He attended language classes and language exchange events, eager to learn as much as he could. But there was one language that Bruce was particularly interested in: Russian. The Soviet Union was a dominant force in Olympic boxing, and Bruce knew that if he could understand their strategies and tactics, he could gain a competitive edge for himself and his teammates. So, in relative secret (away from the prying eyes of the Soviets), Bruce began to study Russian and Ukrainian with Powell. He spent hours in his room, poring over textbooks and listening to audio recordings. He practiced speaking and writing, determined to master the language as quickly as possible.
Over time, Bruce became more confident in his language skills, listening carefully to Soviet conversations, trying to pick up on any hints or clues about their strategies...and it wasn't long before Bruce's hard work paid off. One day, he overheard a group of Russian coaches in the cafeteria discussing their tactics for the upcoming boxing matches. They spoke in hushed tones, assuming that no one could understand them. But Bruce could. He listened intently, scribbling notes in his notebook, passing his shorthand off as doodles and sketches. He heard about their plans to target certain weaknesses in their opponents' defenses, and their strategies for avoiding certain punches.
Excited, Bruce rushed back to his teammates and coaches to report what he had heard, as by understanding the tactics of the Russian coaches, he was able to share this information with his coaches and teammates, allowing them to adjust their own strategies and prepare more effectively for their matches. With this newfound knowledge, Bruce's team was able to outmaneuver their opponents and win several matches, advancing them further in the competition. Bruce's teammates and coaches were impressed with his dedication and ingenuity in using language learning to gain a competitive edge, and he became a valuable asset to the team.
More importantly, beyond his playing at espionage, Bruce was happiest to start incorporating new balance, footwork, and striking techniques, from the various martial arts events. From the track and field events, like sprinting, long jump, and high jump, helped him improve his speed, explosiveness, and jumping ability. From the power lifting events he learned tricks he hadn't been aware of that helped him rapidly build muscle mass, improve his strength and endurance, and prevent injuries. All of this and more he incorporated from these sports into his boxing training, having worked with coaches and trainers who specialized in each discipline, or he could have practiced on his own during his downtime. He could have also watched videos or read books on each sport to learn more about their techniques and strategies.
And so...Bruce's greatest strength came from his grasp of languages, because who'd expect the actor, the pretty boy, the pretender, to actually have a brain between his ears?
Well, he'd show them all, for this Irishman had that dog in him. A/N: Might be jumping the gun a little bit here, but I figure we've all agreed about the Olympics, so here we are. And I might hate the fact I'm an insomniac most days, but tonight I paradoxically have the energy (and the muse) I usually don't have and decided to go 0-3.
When Bruce O'Brian arrived in Montreal for the 1976 Olympics, ready to compete for his country as a boxer, he was excited to be part of this global event, surrounded by athletes from all over the world. As he trained and prepared for his matches, he realized that he had no small amount of downtime between bouts.
Deciding to use his downtime wisely and began learning as many languages and sports as he could. He already knew Irish, English, Cantonese, Japanese, French, and Korean, but he wanted to learn more. He spent his time attending language classes and practicing new sports with other athletes at the Olympic Village, joining the various language classes offered at the Olympic Village and in nearby language schools; such as the Olympic Language Exchange Program and the International Friendship and Language Exchange Program, run by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), pairing athletes and coaches from different countries (as well as local volunteers) so that they can practice each other's languages, the Polyglot Games, run by a group of language enthusiasts, organizes language exchange events in the Olympic Village and nearby areas, the Language Buddy Program that was run by the Athletes' Village, pairing athletes and coaches with local volunteers who speak the language they want to learn, which in his case ended up being Jim Wong-Chu and Powell Janulus, from whom he learned Mandarin and Ukrainian (respectively) and became fast friends with the both of them.
It was stimulating to be around such a diverse group of people, finding it a great deal of fun as he connected with people from all over the world. He made new friends and learned about different cultures and ways of life. The benefits of Bruce's learning soon became apparent, where during his matches, he found that he could communicate with his opponents and their coaches in their native language, which helped him understand their strategy and tactics [something that came in real handy against the Soviets], and also found that his knowledge of different sports helped him improve his boxing skills, as he was able to incorporate techniques and strategies from other sports into his training.
Bruce had always been fascinated by languages and cultures. Even as a young boy, he spent hours reading books and watching movies about faraway places, dreaming of one day exploring the world himself. As soon as he arrived at the Olympic Village, Bruce began to immerse himself in the languages and cultures of the other athletes. He spent time with athletes from different countries, practicing his French, Spanish, and Mandarin. He attended language classes and language exchange events, eager to learn as much as he could. But there was one language that Bruce was particularly interested in: Russian. The Soviet Union was a dominant force in Olympic boxing, and Bruce knew that if he could understand their strategies and tactics, he could gain a competitive edge for himself and his teammates. So, in relative secret (away from the prying eyes of the Soviets), Bruce began to study Russian and Ukrainian with Powell. He spent hours in his room, poring over textbooks and listening to audio recordings. He practiced speaking and writing, determined to master the language as quickly as possible.
Over time, Bruce became more confident in his language skills, listening carefully to Soviet conversations, trying to pick up on any hints or clues about their strategies...and it wasn't long before Bruce's hard work paid off. One day, he overheard a group of Russian coaches in the cafeteria discussing their tactics for the upcoming boxing matches. They spoke in hushed tones, assuming that no one could understand them. But Bruce could. He listened intently, scribbling notes in his notebook, passing his shorthand off as doodles and sketches. He heard about their plans to target certain weaknesses in their opponents' defenses, and their strategies for avoiding certain punches.
Excited, Bruce rushed back to his teammates and coaches to report what he had heard, as by understanding the tactics of the Russian coaches, he was able to share this information with his coaches and teammates, allowing them to adjust their own strategies and prepare more effectively for their matches. With this newfound knowledge, Bruce's team was able to outmaneuver their opponents and win several matches, advancing them further in the competition. Bruce's teammates and coaches were impressed with his dedication and ingenuity in using language learning to gain a competitive edge, and he became a valuable asset to the team.
More importantly, beyond his playing at espionage, Bruce was happiest to start incorporating new balance, footwork, and striking techniques, from the various martial arts events. From the track and field events, like sprinting, long jump, and high jump, helped him improve his speed, explosiveness, and jumping ability. From the power lifting events he learned tricks he hadn't been aware of that helped him rapidly build muscle mass, improve his strength and endurance, and prevent injuries. All of this and more he incorporated from these sports into his boxing training, having worked with coaches and trainers who specialized in each discipline, or he could have practiced on his own during his downtime. He could have also watched videos or read books on each sport to learn more about their techniques and strategies.
And so...Bruce's greatest strength came from his grasp of languages, because who'd expect the actor, the pretty boy, the pretender, to actually have a brain between his ears?
Well, he'd show them all, for this Irishman had that dog in him. A/N: Might be jumping the gun a little bit here, but I figure we've all agreed about the Olympics, so here we are. And I might hate the fact I'm an insomniac most days, but tonight I paradoxically have the energy (and the muse) I usually don't have and decided to go 0-3.
Yeah I have to be brutally honest, I do not like this Omake at all. There was no point where I could hold my suspension of disbelief that in the mere two weeks that Bruce was in the Olympics at Montreal, that he was able to become fluent in SIX languages and he did all of that while sleeping and training for the Olympics and actually fighting. Bruce should be spending most of his time training for the Olympics and it seems ridiculous that he would spend every waking second learning a new language instead of just having fun watching the other events. I'm pretty sure he would just watch some events or explore Montreal with Carrie then just spend every second outside the ring in a language book. The fact that he became fluent in six languages including some incredibly hard languages like Russian and Mandarin makes Bruce seem like a cartoon character more than a person and it just seems like a poor excuse to have Bruce become an amazing polyglot when it's completely unnecessary considering he already knows so many languages. Plus I would rather have Bruce and Team USA win through fair sportsmanship and superior athletics than cheating off of Soviet tactics when there are probably lots of athletes who speak Russian so they should keep it secret, and even then they should adapt, they're tied with America for the best athletes of the world for a reason.
I don't usually comment on Omakes if I find flaws, but this one was not good and I can't accept it as believable or canon.
