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.
If we are known for attacking our employer it could lead to being blacklisted, even if successful.
But I guess we can always fallback on real estate investing. Get mortgage, buy property, rent it out to cover monthly expenses, repeat, until we are rich enough to run our own independent studio AND theater(s).
If we are known for attacking our employer it could lead to being blacklisted, even if successful.
But I guess we can always fallback on real estate investing. Get mortgage, buy property, rent it out to cover monthly expenses, repeat, until we are rich enough to run our own independent studio AND theater(s).
You know, I would say something about us destroying CBS, having them sell the rights to other companies and then just making things interesting in the TV landscape...
You know, I would say something about us destroying CBS, having them sell the rights to other companies and then just making things interesting in the TV landscape...
We almost got Vic Morrowed decade before the man himself, among other stuffs. The backlash would be enough to make CBS' associates think throwing them under the bus preferable than blacklisting us.
Probably. Hopefully. Magoose dice is a fickle mistress.
We almost got Vic Morrowed decade before the man himself, among other stuffs. The backlash would be enough to make CBS' associates think throwing them under the bus preferable than blacklisting us.
Probably. Hopefully. Magoose dice is a fickle mistress.
I just wanna say that I feel strongly vindicated with my advocacy for being a Columbo baddie. The moment we signed up for MASH, we received nothing but non-stop ass fucking. Now I say we return the favor.
I just wanna say that I feel strongly vindicated with my advocacy for being a Columbo baddie. The moment we signed up for MASH, we received nothing but non-stop ass fucking. Now I say we return the favor.
-[]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:??? Rolled:D100 => 95
To say that you were prepared for a scorched earth approach to the CBS and MASH problem was an understatement. While you could simply point to Mclean and say that they utterly ruined this man due to their incompetence. You had a far far greater idea for that thing.
They were violating several contracts you made. Especially involving insurance. And paychecks.
See when you signed your contract, there was no NDA agreement, as they were reasonably confident to just… well hoping the show would die unfinished. Basically, if it remained unfinished, they didn't need to pay everyone.
See that was a problem, because the show was finished. Despite everything they did to keep from finishing, they now owed you money. And they did not pay you all yet. Even Mclean, who was still recovering, managed to reach the minimum for him to be paid.
And when the lawyers heard and read your copies of the contracts they saw… You swore their eyes turned to dollar signs.
They just told you all to be ready for a very short trial, and possibly, a very huge payout.
Because CBS… screwed up big time. And they will soon reap the whirlwind.
Reward: To be completed next turn. Lawyering up gains +20 to the rolls next turn.
-[]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 Rolled: D100 => 94
Well it was actually pretty easy.
You had did a little bit of that trademarked Hollywood accounting, along with making sure that all your money was in the Coogan account, which was tax exempt. When tax season is finished, you will be… keeping almost all your money, save for a few thousand dollars.
Once that was over… You would still be rich.
Reward: You have loopholed your way into paying only 10,000 dollars in taxes.
-[]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 Rolled: D100 => 74
You fought in that boxing tournament… And you were undefeated. 13-0 over the course of three days.
It was almost too easy. The young men who wanted to make it big in the boxing scene. They just did not have what you had.
Most of the people who were there were not dedicated to the craft, and they were utterly unprepared for your ferocity, anger and skill. Turns out, all of Bruce's training made you into a machine of control, and ferocity. No one could stop you.
And by the time you won, you obliterated your competition in such a way they could only watch in awe.
You also got a very interesting nickname: The Emerald Splash.
And it came to you… that there were dozens of promoters and fight organizers that wanted to shake your hand, and sign you to a deal.
They wanted to make you the richest boxer in history.
Reward: You dominated the competition that you faced, in such a steller fashion that there are people that want you to become a professional boxer.
-[]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 Rolled: D100 => 83
It was uncomfortable to say the least, the posing and the measuring, following the instructions that the photographer gave you.
And tried on multiple different suits. Sweet god, there were over 20 suits. But by the time it was over. You saw…
Well really nothing but bright light and camera flashes. Then you were paid and just… did that.
But the photographer was extremely impressed.
And a few weeks later, you received a letter from Gucci. They did too, and wished to work with you in. With a Large Paycheck.
Reward: You blew the competition away. And Gucci noticed. Hopefully this will make things easier for you.
+20,000 dollars. +5 to getting a new roll next turn.
-[]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.) Rolled:D100 => 100
Shit. You were not expecting that.
Well, actually, you knew exactly what you were expecting at the scene where they were shooting, but it was such a whiplash from your… TV experience that it was almost otherworldly.
Everything was organized well, there were separate areas for each member of the production crew. The Cast had their own trailers to rest in. There was even Catering! Everyone had their role to play, and everyone was not stressed out and wondering what fresh hell was going to happen the next day.
Dear god, what the hell were you working on when a low budget Sci Fi film with hardly any money behind it, was… just… so much more professional than a tv show by CBS, one of the biggest channels in Television.
"Hi." George seemed to be focused as of late. But he was giving you attention. "Uh… Bruce?" He said as he held out his hand, as he sat.
"Hello George." You replied as you shook. "Good set up."
"A bit scruffy, but the cash infusion helped." He replied as he looked at the script. "Sorry, I'm a bit busy at the moment." He took a breath. "How can I help you?"
Francis Coppala then appeared from a trailer, happy as can be. "George, you're a genius, we're ahead of schedule. We might be-" He paused as he looked at you. "Oh, is that Bruce?"
"Yeah." He replied, quiet as you shook the other producer's hand.
"Bruce O'Brian" You replied.
"Francis Ford Coppola." He started with a grin. "So this is the guardian Angel you've been telling me about saving the film?" George did not say anything, but he did look away. "Thank you Bruce. You probably saved this man from having a heart attack."
George did not like that. "We're ahead of schedule and with this, we've stopped from having to go to the bank and try to get another loan."
"I hope you're not going to ask me to do something for you?" You asked.
"No, but you are getting a producer credit, George said that if you didn't, he'd raise hell." Francis stated. "Well actually… Wanna do a scene?"
"What do you mean?" You asked.
"Direct a scene, just a small one, George is about to fall asleep and it's the last scene of the day."
"Sure."
You did a short hallway shot. But you think it was good.
Very good.
Reward: +3 to Director Skill.
You have prevented THX1138 from going over budget, and with the influx, it even went ahead of schedule.
George and Francis think you are an incredible guardian angel and wish to work with you.
Any project involving Francis or George has a +40 roll to gaining the lead role.
You got your first taste of directing in an actual film.
You will gain a producer credit in THX1138, and will gain 150,000 dollars at the end of its theatrical release.
Unknown effect on critic and audience score. Most likely will make more money than OTL.
In all seriousness, I was supposed to post this about a month ago, but procrastination is an utter monster. Now, I am going to fulfill my promise to @Magoose. It's finally up.
Also... You know what to say!
Scheduled vote count started by Duke William of on Sep 5, 2022 at 12:24 PM, finished with 69 posts and 35 votes.
[x]Plan: Oh Boy, Here I go Destroying Companies again
-[x]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:???
-[x]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
-[x]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
-[x]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
-[x]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.)
[x] Plan: Moving on and Moving up
-[x]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
-[x]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.)
-[x]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
-[x]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
-[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] Real Estate
Now, I am going to fulfill my promise to 
