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.
Looking back on how successful the MASH movie was and how much of a shitshow the show is, I can't help but think we're gonna be in a situation like this: View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAY6pF1Iqb0
Mostly in the sense that the studios give a shitty and overbudget product with heavy producer interference and fans react in disgust.
MASH was a walking disaster but it was a disaster we could learn from, our first impression with Hollywood was this clusterfuck, almost any production from now on will be an improvement, and in-character Bruce will be much better at managing it, even surprised by things that are "basic" something like
"Wait, I get to sleep in my own cabin? I was sure it was all dorms in Hollywood!"
And if he was sharing with Wayne it might explain the hate...
MASH was a walking disaster but it was a disaster we could learn from, our first impression with Hollywood was this clusterfuck, almost any production from now on will be an improvement, and in-character Bruce will be much better at managing it, even surprised by things that are "basic" something like
[X]No (Will keep your rolls and chemistry rolls where they are at. Begin turn in March)
Yeah if this is a smashing success and we stsu we can demand a bigger buget or we leave
Honestly, even if M.A.S.H isn't well received, I think we should still stay on. It may be a bit controversial with some people, but I think it could work if we tried.
You looked at the room you were in and wondered just what the hell is going on. you felt exhausted and felt like everything was going to hell.
The MASH shoot was incredible in its insanity. You had got through 24 episodes in two months. Two fucking months! Most shows barely got through an episode or two in that same time, but it seems that CBS in their infinite wisdom, wanted to see everyone die.
You still had nightmares from the fire that nearly killed those people, how all of them screamed for help and the only one who could actually save them was you. It was insanity, thinking just how close you were about to seeing all those people die. And then the camera crew, the stunning fools that they, didn't even try to help. They just watched you, filming you, while everyone else was just trying to get away, to see how they survived.
You were lucky they hadn't tried to film more episodes. Everyone was exhausted. You were pretty sure that if there was more, you would be looking at nothing but hell for weeks at a time.
You went towards the couch, not even bothering to lock your door, and went to sleep.
Production has been suspended for the next two months, due to the incidents, and waiting for the show to air. It will begin preproduction, most likely, in June.
Personal Actions:
Choose 5:
[]Lawyering up (Against CBS, with the Cast): You are going to get a lawyer, and then you are going to start litigation against CBS for their bullshit. What they did to you and everyone else was cruel, insane and abusive. Alan and company, save Mclean, who is still recovering at a psych ward, also want to raise hell to get what they want. Cost 10,000 DC:???
[]Lawyering Up (Against Wayne): You want to make that sonuvabitch suffer for what he did to you. Ruining takes, being an asshole, and all that bullshit! You had enough. You were going to take him to court. Cost 5000 dollars. DC: ???
[]Negotiations of a quieter Sort? CBS is doing damage control. And by that, they are bringing everyone into a room and trying to make them sign Nondisclosure agreements for whatever the hell they want to keep them quiet. And they are giving you an offer you would be stupid to not accept. DC: 0 (As it turns out, their fuck ups might be very costly if they don't get those signatures.)
[] 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)
[]Boxing and Other Signs of Anger: You signed up for an amateur boxing tournament. You are angry and frustrated from the set, and you want to hit something. DC: 20/40/50
[]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
[]George Lucas and His Quest for Film: George has written you another letter. This time, he wants you to become a producer on one of his films, THX 1138, which is about to begin production. He says he wants to be able to work with you. And he also has a problem. He's short 100,000 dollars and his other producers aren't forking over the cash. Cost 100,000 Dollars (Note if you do this, the Coogan account will note it, and someone might investigate, suspecting abuse.)
[]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)
[]The Apartment Situation: You need to look at the people who are trying to rent the apartment. You will see how to do that. DC: 30
[]Taxes and Tax Loopholes: You are going to dig into lots of Taxloopholes and see how little you can pay in taxes while being completely legal. DC: 30/60/75
[]Lawyering Up (Against Wayne): You want to make that sonuvabitch suffer for what he did to you. Ruining takes, being an asshole, and all that bullshit! You had enough. You were going to take him to court. Cost 5000 dollars. DC: ???
This is a bad idea. Can't sue someone just for being rude.
[] Plan: Moving on and Moving up
-[]Boxing and Other Signs of Anger: You signed up for an amateur boxing tournament. You are angry and frustrated from the set, and you want to hit something. DC: 20/40/50
-[]Negotiations of a quieter Sort? CBS is doing damage control. And by that, they are bringing everyone into a room and trying to make them sign Nondisclosure agreements for whatever the hell they want to keep them quiet. And they are giving you an offer you would be stupid to not accept. DC: 0 (As it turns out, their fuck ups might be very costly if they don't get those signatures.)
-[]The Apartment Situation: You need to look at the people who are trying to rent the apartment. You will see how to do that. DC: 30
-[]Taxes and Tax Loopholes: You are going to dig into lots of Taxloopholes and see how little you can pay in taxes while being completely legal. DC: 30/60/75
-[] 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)
--[] Real Estate
We already bought an apartment building, so we should do research into real estate market, get more apartments, find people to manage the property, etc.
@Duke William of Speaking of I think the character sheet might need to be updated to include our apartment, fire arm training, etc.
[]Plan: Oh Boy, Here I go Destroying Companies again:
-[]Lawyering up (Against CBS, with the Cast): You are going to get a lawyer, and then you are going to start litigation against CBS for their bullshit. What they did to you and everyone else was cruel, insane and abusive. Alan and company, save Mclean, who is still recovering at a psych ward, also want to raise hell to get what they want. Cost 10,000 DC:???
-[]Taxes and Tax Loopholes: You are going to dig into lots of Taxloopholes and see how little you can pay in taxes while being completely legal. DC: 30/60/75
-[]Boxing and Other Signs of Anger: You signed up for an amateur boxing tournament. You are angry and frustrated from the set, and you want to hit something. DC: 20/40/50
-[]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
-[]George Lucas and His Quest for Film: George has written you another letter. This time, he wants you to become a producer on one of his films, THX 1138, which is about to begin production. He says he wants to be able to work with you. And he also has a problem. He's short 100,000 dollars and his other producers aren't forking over the cash. Cost 100,000 Dollars (Note if you do this, the Coogan account will note it, and someone might investigate, suspecting abuse.)
Alrighty Let me explain why We should do what we do:
Lawyering Up: What CBS did was negligent, incompetent, and utterly stupid, and we should do everything we can to destroy them while cementing our reputation as a fighter for ourselves and others we work with.
Tax and Taxloopholes: I don't care who the IRS Sends, I am not paying any more taxes than I have to.
Boxing: We need to do something, so why not punch people for money.
Modeling: Lets just continue being versatile, and we need money.
Thanks for the heads up.
