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.
Given the fact he only passed away a short while ago, and he was beloved in many communities, especially ones he frequented-
- you asking "Ain't he dead?" in the least tactful way possible is very much in the tone. It also doesn't help the answer to your question was in the very link I provided, and was a Ctrl+F click away, does not help things.
Now, I understand you likely didn't mean it that way and, likewise, I hadn't meant it as an accusation, but rather a pointed reminder that there are still people that miss him and to please be tactful.
You said 2020 so I thought that's when he died as I couldn't remember when it was that he actually died. I assume that what you meant was that they began production in 2020? I can't click on the link because I'm on my phone, and given how many tabs I have(I genuinely have probably over 50,000 tabs), if I click the link then it's going to redirect the page like a pop up and fuck my phone and then I have to close Google and reopen it and wait over 30 minutes while it's frozen for everything to load. So yeah, I'm not opening it. I didn't say "Ain't he dead," I said, "Isn't he dead?" It might seem pedantic, but the difference in word choice absolutely affects how the sentence comes across. One is a normal question, if perhaps a little blunt, and one that I clarified by editing the post(you quoted the version of the post before the edit) while the other is inherently irreverent. If that's how it came across to you, that certainly wasn't my intention and is something I occasionally struggle with due to my autism, especially over the internet(as I outlined previously in the thread), but I'd ask that you don't twist my words.
It's not the same man. I can let loose here, with ideas, pitches, discussion. It's just liberating.
I love my quest, but as GM I have to give my players space for them to come up with their own ideas, their own stories, and let's be honest; I just wish there was a bit more discussion.
This. It's genuinely mind boggling that you've reached the point where you're soon going to do the first Avengers film and it still hasn't been decided who the villains will be. Reading the chat for your quest is lowkey deeply frustrating.
Star Wars (Episode 4: A New Hope)
Directed By: George Lucas
Produced By: George Lucas, Gary Kurtz, Bruce O'Brian Distribution: Lucasfilms Unlimited
Starring: Mark Hamil, Toshiro Mifune, Bruce O'Brian, Carrie O'Brian, Peter Cushing
You thought Some Nights was the biggest film of all time. There was always something that nagged you. Some Nights were supposed to be something special, and you knew Carrie was going to be remembered for her own accomplishments. Yet you had not expected the rabid, almost hysterical crowd of Star Wars fans gathered at the premiere. There were a few dozen showings that occurred earlier that day, hell it wasn't even the first showing of the movie at all.
That honor belonged to the Jumping Whale, where you sent a copy in advance by a few days and told Dad to start playing it immediately when he got it against the south wall and play it for everyone who got a table and paid for the O'Brian Special. Tell them that it was special, and for those who always were always good for them.
Last you heard, over five hundred kids heard about it, and their parents took them into a cramped bar and restaurant to watch the best film ever.
Dad made a killing and thanked you, though he did say he was pretty sure he was going to be able to renovate the bar for an actual theater, rather than a projector against his wall.
But here at the Chinese theater, it was even more telling. Thousands of people were here to see everyone, from the Media to the fans, to just people waiting to see the film itself.
Everyone was talking about it, but you were focused on Carrie, who still trying very hard to smile. "Can we go home?" She asked.
"We promised George we'd be here." You replied as you held her arm. "And you said you wanted to come."
"Well, I didn't expect all these people to be a bit rabid." She replied as the fan girls screeches could be heard as you took her hand and escorted her out.
"Well, we have that effect on people." You replied. "Wanna do any autographs?"
"I think we should just move towards the theater, Bruce." She said, feeling more confident with each step, as she smiled and waved going down the red carpet. "I can't wait to see the headlines."
"I hope you're not planning to kiss me again, we still need to get to Mark-"
"Oh thank god you are here!" Mark erupted from a group of onlookers and autograph collectors. "I assumed I was going to be the only one here tonight!" Mark looked exhausted.
"What happened?" You asked.
"I've been here for the last two hours signing autographs, taking pictures, and doing all the media stuff you guys haven't done at all." He replied as he hugged you. "Save me, I don't think I can answer any more questions, I just want to watch the film and go home."
Poor Mark, your bailing on publicizing the film bore all on poor Mark. But did he do a good job at least? You've seen quite a few interviews and he was perfect. Literally perfect at answering questions.
"Well Mark, thank you for… Everything." You replied as you hugged him. "You know things were hard on Carrie for a while, and she needed me. Thanks for stepping up and being the hero that you are."
"Don't mention it, though I think George wants to talk to you." He pointed towards George and Marcia, who were both shaking hands, and getting pictures, but George's attention was entirely on you.
"Take care of Carrie?" You asked with a smile, as Mark, ever the gentleman, took her arm, and smiled.
Carrie knew that it was important. But she smiled anyway. "Better be next to me." She whispered.
You nodded as you walked over to George who was offering a hand. "Well, we did it."
You took it. "Better wait till Mike and Gary come back to that." that caused him to laugh. "They'll see this as the start of something incredible."
"Well, I just hope that I'm never going behind the chair again. I don't think I could do it again."
You smiled. "Don't be like that, we'll find a way, we always do."
George hugged you. "Thank you. For believing in me, when only a few people did."
Marcia rolled her eyes. "You've said that to everybody on staff George, there is no need to bring it up to Bruce on the Red Carpet."
George then let go. "Oh… Sorry," He paused. "Well, you excited for the Vacation?"
"Never been to Hawaii before, hope it's as great as it is in your stories." You replied. "If Carrie lets me."
Then you walked into the theater, took your seat next to Carrie, and watched the film that would make history.
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Critic Roll:D100 + 450 => 541
All you knew about Critics is that they hate being wrong.
They hate that their ideas of fun and excitement are drab boring and uninteresting.
They hope to find flaws… and while there might be…
They couldn't say anything.
No one ever claimed Star Wars was the Perfect Movie.
But some did.
And you knew that the Academy was trying to give it it's due.
(A Note: Star Wars is Nominated for almost every category that it can be nominated for. Including Best Picture)
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Something tells you that Star Wars might be bigger than you think.
Nah, it's just a silly space story, who would ever think of it as a big cultural event?
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Meanwhile at Universal:
"We got fucked. By some two-bit hacks that don't have any talent!"
"The lines don't lie. And they have everything all under their purview. We are the ones who are screwed."
"People want space movies, well we'll give them a space movie!"
(They still don't get it. They just don't.)
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Expect Star Wars to cultivate entirely into Pop culture… and even culture itself.
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Reward: Star Wars is widely considered the greatest film ever made.
Oh and so much more.
But here is a hint of things to come:
Bruce is now considered an A-Lister, and now has 10 Actions per turn, instead of 8.
All Audience and Critic Rolls for Star Wars films and TV shows gain a massive, permanent bonus.
There is much more, but those are the most pertinent for now.
AN: enjoy. PArt of me thinks to put this in the main trademarks, but I do not know.
My heart was beating out of my chest as I started reading. Each roll I read made it beat even harder, by the total gross I was laying bone dead on the couch.