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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Bruce has one loss, against a World Champion, and it was by decision. He has a record that many would kill for, even among champions.
In fact, I will tell you his record:

Olympic Record 6-0
Amateur Record: 41-0
Professional Record: 7-1*

Yeah.

Technichally, Most of Bruce's Professional matches are not counted professionally and are not recognized as such because of his Team USA Commitments.
 
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Homecoming View Turn 47 (August 1976)
Homecoming View

Now Coming home from the Olympics was something you didn't really expect to have. Because of how big it was. The Mayor declared a day of celebration and he had invited you to have a parade in your honor. But you just wanted to go home and told him to donate money or spend time helping the community.

It was something that made the Mayor just accept that you were not going to do anything more than your absolute minimum to interact with him. You knew what you wanted to celebrate. Who you wanted to celebrate with after all? The woman you loved.

And when you reached home, you were surprised to see that there was no fanfare for your return, with Carrie asleep with the pets joining her on the couch, with recording equipment, piles of music and so much more waiting.

But instead, you walked over and plopped onto the couch, and she placed her head onto your lap. "Hmm…" She hummed before she took your hand. "I love you." You whispered.

"I know." She whispered back, and she went back to sleep.
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Carries Album Quality: 98

She was happy that she was able to complete it before you got home, and she sat beside you as she finished the tape, putting the tape on stop. "So?"

"That was amazing." You whispered. "When are you planning to release it?" You asked.

"When I'm ready." She then traced her hand down your chest, and her hand touched your scars. "Does it still hurt?"

"Not anymore, and not with you." You said.

Reward: Carrie has a complete album ready to release, called Shockwave Through Beverly Hills. She went all rock and roll on that one and even had Brian May's help who got the guitar score ready when Freddie and crew were taking a break.

They accepted it, on the request that she joins them in their next jam sessions in LA.
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You have 8 Actions

Lucasfilms Unlimited Actions:

[]The Final Cut: George has all the battles finished. He wants to finally show it off. DC: 0

[]Investing in the Future: You want to Spend some of that money you made into the company and make the whole thing better DC: ??? (Linetail what you want to invest in, and how much money you want to invest in it)

[]Look for Investors: Not that you need the money now, but maybe you can get people on board with this idea you have. DC: ???


[]Begin Production on Killer Queen: You are ready to start producing the movie and find out just how good of a producer you are. (Starts Production miniturn) (As Star Wars is beginning it's final post-production, you can now begin)

[]Begin Production on The Kung Fu Kid: You are ready to start producing the movie and find out just how good of a producer you are. (Starts Production miniturn) (As Star Wars is beginning it's final post-production, you can now begin)

[]Begin Production on Marathon Madness: You are ready to start producing the movie and find out just how good of a producer you are (Starts Production miniturn) (As Star Wars is beginning it's final post-production, you can now begin)

[]Begin Production on The Playground: You are ready to start producing the movie and find out just how good of a producer you are (Starts Production miniturn) (As Star Wars is beginning it's final post-production, you can now begin)

[]Distributing Deals: Since you have a Distribution Company, or rather, are one… You can meet the major movie theater companies and strike a Deal with them. Even when you had really nothing to offer them. DC: ???

[]Importing Foreign Films: So… you may have a way to get some films showing in American Theaters. Maybe you can go to other foreign film industries and… well, ask to distribute their films. Sure many of those foreign film companies never expected an American company to distribute their films in the US… but maybe you can get money without producing them. (Linetail where you try to get films from, and if there are any specific films, line tail them below) DC: ???

[]The Ideas of Industry: This action is meant for a write-in to act as a sort of Idea machine for the company. You must detail what you want to do below this action. This action can be taken multiple times.

Personal Actions:

[]The Ongoing Drama of Eddie Fisher: Eddie Fisher has invited you and Carrie over for dinner. Hopefully, to reconnect. You want to believe this is real, but you are having doubts. But Carrie has decided to try it out, for one night. DC: 0/40/100

[]Debbie Reynolds Dream Role: Debbie has come to Lucasfilms, and described her Dream Role as an actress, one that, if she ever got, would make her retire as she has no other drive. DC: 40

[]Affection: You and Carrie looked at one another, before you blushed and looked away. "There is a much better way to do this?" DC: 30

[]Surfing USA: You look at the Board and than to Carrie. "I cannot decide to love you, or hate you for this?" DC: ???

[]Game Shows: You want to go on a Game show, you are sure that Lucille might get you in on one of them. DC: 40

[]A Well-Known Fan: So some really famous person is a fan of yours. Maybe you'll learn who they actually are. DC???

[] 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.)

[]Investments: You want to invest your hard-earned cash into something that you feel will be a good return on investment. And as well as diversify your assets DC: 0 (Linetail what you wish to invest in below this action, and the amount of money you want to invest in)

[]The Friendship and Brotherhood of George Lucas: George wants to hang out and have fun. DC: 30

[]The O'Riely Foundation Lobbying: You want California to help the men who have given nearly everything and more to this country. DC: ??? (Linetail how much money you want to throw at it, and what you want from the State)

[]A Charitable Heart: You want to invest your newfound wealth. Maybe even save some lives while you are at it. (Linetail what you wish to invest in below this action, and the amount of money you want to donate in)

[]Pray: It had been a long time since you went to Mass. You wish for the Lord to give you strength. DC: ???

[]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? ???

[] 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)

[]Modeling (High Fashion): So you got a call from a photographer in LA, some no name. But that no name works for Gucci. And he wants you on their next lineup of products. And he needs you to model for him. Which is great… one problem, you have no idea what the hell you are doing. DC: 60

[]Modeling (Advertisements): Thankfully another Call Came in, one from an ad firm. They need you to have some pictures taken so that they are used for saner things. Like selling cars, or ice cream. DC: 40

[]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 want to see if you can act opposite him, for a good time. DC: 40 (Clint wants to work with you.)

[] 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?)

[]Pitching for Money: So Miss Ball has decided to offer anyone who comes up with a good pitch for a show tens of thousands of dollars. Time to see if you can cash in DC: ??? (Write in Pitch for the CBS Suits to see)

[] 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.)

[]Calling You're Parents: You are going to call your parents and see what they want. DC: 10

[] 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)

AN: enjoy.
 
So are we importing anything this turn? The only thing I can think of is to get one of Toho's vampire movies The Vampire Doll, Lake of Dracula or Evil of Dracula. That or Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla. Though admittedly I'm not the most knowledgeable on Japanese films.

We could also get something animated but I'm afraid anything animated that's not for kids won't be taken seriously in the US yet.
 
[X] Plan Family Ties
-[X]The Final Cut: George has all the battles finished. He wants to finally show it off. DC: 0
-[X]Distributing Deals: Since you have a Distribution Company, or rather, are one… You can meet the major movie theater companies and strike a Deal with them. Even when you had really nothing to offer them. DC: ???
--[X] Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril
-[X]The Ongoing Drama of Eddie Fisher: Eddie Fisher has invited you and Carrie over for dinner. Hopefully, to reconnect. You want to believe -this is real, but you are having doubts. But Carrie has decided to try it out, for one night. DC: 0/40/100
-[X]Debbie Reynolds Dream Role: Debbie has come to Lucasfilms, and described her Dream Role as an actress, one that, if she ever got, would make her retire as she has no other drive. DC: 40
-[X]Affection: You and Carrie looked at one another, before you blushed and looked away. "There is a much better way to do this?" DC: 30
-[X]Surfing USA: You look at the Board and than to Carrie. "I cannot decide to love you, or hate you for this?" DC: ???
-[X]A Well-Known Fan: So some really famous person is a fan of yours. Maybe you'll learn who they actually are. DC???
-[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? ???


Okay so first on Lucasfilms stuff, we see the awesomeness of George's battles and get into the final swing of Star Wars work. We distribute Lone Wolf and Cub to recover from the mediocre showings last turn and deliver the people what they want.

Then family stuff. So from the DC ratings, I'm guessing the stuff with Eddie is 0-39 is it goes terribly but we're there to help Carrie and keep him out of our life and this isn't the start of any long-running drama. 40-99 things are akward but Eddie is genuine and him and Eddie have something of a relationship patched but it's clear he's never going to have something akin to Bruce and Joseph. 100+ is full reconciliation. Have no idea what the hell is going to happen, just have to support Carrie through it.

Interesting stuff with Debbie. Hope we pass and find out what she wants so we can help our mother-in-law with our dream. A bit frustrating this came up before Killer Queen but I guess it's better to do what Debbie wants and Carrie would understand. Hopefully this and Killer Queen are one and the same.

Carrie comes first. Have some nice fluff with her and some fun surfing.

Do well-known fan because those are really fun.

Do action directing to get us some more Hollywood work. Since we got gold at the Olympics and directed the doc and Five Dates, people will take us more seriously as a director and we have the credentials as an action man. Would do auditions or game shows but the Olympics thing said that Bruce was so injured that he needs some time for in front of camera work.
 
You know now we can't be destroyed by Ali because if he try's to trash talk us the public and government won't like that since we're their "Poster Child" for one punching a Drugged up Soviet Boxer and helping the USA win most of the Olympics
 
@Kaiser Chris Would you be willing to switch one action with Gophering? Bruce currently isn't skilled enough to direct the next Star Wars movie (and we may not be fore a while yet), and I was hoping that we could really start honing in on improving his directing skill. Action Directing does that, sometimes, but Gophering specifically states that it is to learn more about what goes on behind the camera. Perhaps we could gopher and shadow one of the very skilled directors that work with Lucasfilm?

My suggestion is replace it with Surfing. We already have the Affection action with Carrie, and we could try Surfing next turn.
 
@Kaiser Chris Would you be willing to switch one action with Gophering? Bruce currently isn't skilled enough to direct the next Star Wars movie (and we may not be fore a while yet), and I was hoping that we could really start honing in on improving his directing skill. Action Directing does that, sometimes, but Gophering specifically states that it is to learn more about what goes on behind the camera. Perhaps we could gopher and shadow one of the very skilled directors that work with Lucasfilm?

My suggestion is replace it with Surfing. We already have the Affection action with Carrie, and we could try Surfing next turn.

If we get a high enough roll on action directing then we get directing points. Also I looked up what Gophering is, and apparently it's just busy work for the crew behind the camera like grabbing coffee and stuff like that. It is far beneath the level of Bruce as a soon-to-be A-lister, Emmy Award winner and Olympian. Honestly it should have been eliminated from the choice options ages ago.

And yes the Carrie stuff technically isn't needed, but it's been near a month since we last got Carrie fluff and I want my fluff damnit! Also the two Carrie options are probably going to be needed if the Eddie action tanks to cheer Carrie up and take her mind off by Bruce being a present and loving husband.
 
[X] Plan Everybody Was Kung Fu Fighting: Family Drama Edition
-[X] The Final Cut: George has all the battles finished. He wants to finally show it off. DC: 0
-[X] Begin Production on The Kung Fu Kid: You are ready to start producing the movie and find out just how good of a producer you are. (Starts Production miniturn) (As Star Wars is beginning it's final post-production, you can now begin)
-[X] Importing Foreign Films: So… you may have a way to get some films showing in American Theaters. Maybe you can go to other foreign film industries and… well, ask to distribute their films. Sure many of those foreign film companies never expected an American company to distribute their films in the US… but maybe you can get money without producing them. (Linetail where you try to get films from, and if there are any specific films, line tail them below) DC: ???
--[X] Hong Kong: Way of the Dragon
-[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)
--[X] Go for an International Role: Considering the offers you've been getting from East Asia (huge fans of your work), and wanting something of a working vacation, you're inclined to just say yes.
-[X] The Ongoing Drama of Eddie Fisher: Eddie Fisher has invited you and Carrie over for dinner. Hopefully, to reconnect. You want to believe this is real, but you are having doubts. But Carrie has decided to try it out, for one night. DC: 0/40/100
-[X] Debbie Reynolds Dream Role: Debbie has come to Lucasfilms, and described her Dream Role as an actress, one that, if she ever got, would make her retire as she has no other drive. DC: 40
-[X] Affection: You and Carrie looked at one another, before you blushed and looked away. "There is a much better way to do this?" DC: 30
-[X] 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)
--[X] Swordfighting: You'd spent a few of your off hours learning a few tips and tricks from the other Olympians, but the most fun you had was when you briefly sparred with a few of the guys from the US Fencing team, even making a friend in fellow New Yorker Edward Donofrio. Now determined to achieve some mastery in swordsmanship, you've made some arrangements with Bob Anderson for fencing lessons when you get back, but for now you just want to get in touch with this Jackie Chan that helped Mike out a few years ago. Apparently, he's just a good a stuntman as you are, if not better...and well, you always were one for competition.


Originally this plan leaned harder into making the Hong Kong trip more of a working vacation [so that we can take a small break after the Olympics], our relationship with Carrie takes priority, so first we need to ensure the family's comfortable before we leave for work, where the focus is to bring honor to our late master Bruce Lee, like finally getting the rights to Way of the Dragon and (we've talked about) starting Kung Fu Kid which is dedicated to him (after the Olympics), the audition is to help build good will, and finally learning swordfighting while building up a connection with Jackie Chan and having fun while doing so.

What could have been:
-[] 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?)
--[] Dragon's Back: You've been wanting to do something a little different and heard good things about this route, especially the much longer, unofficial trail.
 
If we get a high enough roll on action directing then we get directing points. Also I looked up what Gophering is, and apparently it's just busy work for the crew behind the camera like grabbing coffee and stuff like that. It is far beneath the level of Bruce as a soon-to-be A-lister, Emmy Award winner and Olympian. Honestly it should have been eliminated from the choice options ages ago.

And yes the Carrie stuff technically isn't needed, but it's been near a month since we last got Carrie fluff and I want my fluff damnit! Also the two Carrie options are probably going to be needed if the Eddie action tanks to cheer Carrie up and take her mind off by Bruce being a present and loving husband.

I agree that a high enough Action Directing roll would get a Directing points. And while in position it may be below Bruce, it might not be below Bruce when it comes to what he can learn. When Bruce has directed, he usually directed with friends or when he was the Star of the show- people were helping him out. But, Bruce might not know ALL of the stuff that goes into a project- things that would help him as a director when dealing with production problems. Plus, it is another chance to improve our directing. Depending on a high enough roll is a slow way to develop the skills.

Because the way Bruce developed, he probably has a lot of holes in his knowledge of directing.

Honestly, Bruce may actually benefit from going to Film School to learn the technical art of directing.

Edit: Added sentence for clarity.
 
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And proceeds to dumpster said protags whenever they face off.

That would legit be amazing as especially if he flexes being a Movie Star as his "side-gig" in contrast to the canon cast's Ramen Shop owner, Florist and Fisherman.

While also imparting wisdom about love and family…

Oh and having a hot wife

Hajime no Ippo now has a Raiiju Character that somehow constantly remains in the top tier of Character polls.

I can already imagine using being in charge of Japan Movie Distribution to be the reason why Bruce Goose as a character can constantly pop up in a Japan setting.
 
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