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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Patrick Bateman is not the hero we need...but the hero we deserve 🦇
An enigmatic playboy who flaunts his wealth with abandon, all the while masking a strategic brilliance and a hint of world-weariness beneath his charming veneer.
Personally, I've never much liked the playboy take on Bruce Wayne. I always felt that it plays to much into the idea of "Bruce Wayne is the real mask" that I've always hated deeply. It also just doesn't really serve him all that well. Sure, few would suspect that playboy Bruce Wayne is actually Batman, but realistically, most people aren't going to think that anyway. It's also just too much like Tony Stark, which I feel like has slowly become intentional. The one I prefer is the "keep-to-the-background" philanthropist version of Bruce Wayne, like in the Telltale games. It still serves his purposes of distancing himself from Batman by just straight up not being in the public consciousness much, but also lets him do good with his money and not just as Batman. It also makes more sense as a long term cover considering there's no way that he'd be able to maintain the playboy millionaire persona for his whole life at all times. It's easier for him to go for the second, which is closer to his actual personality, than the first.
Do tell me how I did?
Excellently done. 👍
 
The Man That Is The Mask

Most people assumed Bruce Wayne and Batman were the same person, just with two different masks. They couldn't be more wrong.

Batman, through the eyes of a common thug, is an unyielding force, a symbol of fear that strikes fear into the hearts of criminals. His skills blur the line between human and avenging spectre, moving with strength and speed that leave his enemies broken. From the perspective of his allies like Commissioner Gordon, Bateman embodies a rare beacon of hope in the shitshow that is Gotham. An ally who operates outside the boundaries of the law, driven by commitment and duty. His methods are unconventional, but in the war against crime his results can't be denied. In Gotham, Batman is the embodiment of fear and hope, an intricate mesh of light and darkness striving to mold Gotham's destiny.

And then there's Bruce Thomas Wayne. To his fellow trust fund heirs, he is the embodiment of opulence. An enigmatic playboy who flaunts his wealth with abandon, all the while masking a strategic brilliance and a hint of world-weariness beneath his charming veneer. To trusted companions like Alfred, he is an old soul marked by tragedy, his dreams haunted by the ghost of his parents, and struggling every day to not give just one more punch. It's a delicate dance between the public image of a flamboyant billionaire and the behind-the-scenes dedication of a vigilante driven by both compassion and a thirst for justice.

Two different personalities who have nothing in common, embodied by a single man whose true self only comes into focus during the interplay—a man who wears multiple masks, not to deceive but to navigate the complex terrain of his dual existence to safeguard a city that he both loves and loathes. And Bruce had to portray that character so it would redefine Batman for the world. It wasn't just about memorizing lines or donning a suit; it was about capturing the essence of a man who was both darkness and light, a man whose inner conflict was as compelling as his crime-fighting prowess. He had his work cut out for him.

He borrowed the suit designed by Bob to get into the mood and let the weight of his portrayal settle on his shoulders for a bit. He closed his eyes, took a deep breath and chanted his mantra. 'Be water, my friend' was repeated, the words of his mentor who emphasized the importance of balance and fluidity in both martial arts and life, now used to get him into the zone. He imagined the raw power of Batman's presence surging through his veins and his body instincticlty adopted a more vigilant stance. He conjured the shadows that Batman lurked within, the darkness that was an extension of his very being.

Then, like a switch being flipped, he became Bruce Wayne—the charismatic billionaire without a care in the world. An imaginary camera captured his confident grin, the playboy persona that masked the turmoil beneath. It was a practised act, one that fooled even the most astute observers but Bruce had to dig deeper, allowing the layers of his character to intertwine seamlessly.

Bruce imagined a pivotal scene—a charity gala at Wayne Manor. Dressed in a tailored tuxedo, Bruce radiated charm and sophistication and before long the guests were enthralled by his presence, as they were meant to be. But, beneath the surface, Bruce was weaving the threads of his internal struggle. His eyes, normally filled with mirth, held a depth that hinted at the darkness within.

A second later, the switch was closed and Bruce Wayne became Bruce O'Brian again. He checked the clock to find forty-two minutes had passed. That was good, four minutes more than last time and when the shooting began he could hopefully stay in the zone for at least 3 hours.



A/N: Shorter than I'd like but that's because I'm using my cousin's laptop and my brain having a shortage of creative juices. Do tell me how I did?
Wow that is really good idea of what batman is I really have high hopes for this movie now
 
The key difference between "millionaire playboy Bruce Wayne" and "millionaire playboy Tony Stark" is that a good actor playing Bruce Wayne plays the persona like a costume that fit poorly.. Quite frankly the best Bruce Wayne performance we got, eccentricities asside*, was Keaton. He pulled that part of the role off perfectly. Like freely admitting to Vicki Vale that he never used Wayne Manor's fancy dining room.

Also I've read that actual ninjas tended to wear dark blue rather than black since it disguised the outline more than black. We just get the image of ninjas in black because it worked better for theatrical performances. Unless the idea is to be noticed enough to stoke fear in the hearts of Gotham's superstitious and cowardly lot. Though I'm leary of the costume looking too "modern". The Bat is only a few years removed from the Silver Age, after all.

*"You wanna get nuts? Let's get nuts!" is entertaining but a bit too Beetlejuice-y for my taste.
 
As it is not finished, I will not give a script, but I will give a reward:

[]Someone at the Office has lots of ideas (The Office has an idea Bruce will love)
[]Michael Jackson is sweeping in (Michael Jackson gains a roll bonus.)
[]I'm Just Happy to Be here (Unknown Effect)
I love this!

[]Autopass Kathleen action
[]Autopass The costar Action
[]Autopass Art of Batman action.
Oh boy, Oh boy that will be fun.

[]My House is now my Fortress (No one can now enter the O'Brian Manor due to Bruce's... Security focus.)
[]The Press Gets the Idea (Unknown Negative effect on the Media at large)
[]Someone is about to make a lot of people angry (Will roll a d100 for the reaction of Hollywood itself)
The Man That Is The Mask
I did promise I would give a reward.

Bruce will do a voice change between Bruce Wayne and Batman, which grants an unknown effect if successful. (hint its going to be almost impossible to fail since you now have a +40 to acting rolls now, due to being above 75)
 
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[X]I'm Just Happy to Be here (Unknown Effect)

Gonna go with the complete wild card.
Now, I just gotta figure out a name, a general summary, and at least a few act 2 characters...
 
oh @Magoose do we sound like the kevin conroy Batman on voices both bruce Wayne and batman
no. We do not sound like Kevin Conroy.

Bruce's... Batman voice is actually very commanding, deep and utterly...scary. mostly because it dosen't force a growl, but something like it.

Bruce Wayne, sounds like a... to put it bluntly, a very rich new yorker, who likes to sound stupid, despite being incredibly intelligent.
 
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I did write the Omake to fuck over the Media but the health and safety of Bruce's family is more important and Id hate for them to get Manson'd, not to mention that with Debbie having already been shot, Bruce isn't gonna duck around.
And now, it's literally the most fortified location in all of LA County. It would take a team of professionals to break in, and they might not even get to the house.

Like seriously, it's that fortified.

Or if you want to get a little weird... not even all of LA rioting could get past Bruce O'Brians security mesures.
 
-[X]Finding Producers: Mike wants to bring more talent into the Company to work on more films of a lower budget variety than the blockbuster films that you all are producing. Mostly young talent, so he's asking you to scour Hollywood for the ideas. DC: ??? Rolled:D100 => 1

Random UA event Roll:D100 => 2

Sony Bullshit:
D100 => 82

Um...

Okay then.

Everyone Hollywood is about to go on DEFCON 1...

Sony has just entered the game.
 
-[X]Finding Producers: Mike wants to bring more talent into the Company to work on more films of a lower budget variety than the blockbuster films that you all are producing. Mostly young talent, so he's asking you to scour Hollywood for the ideas. DC: ??? Rolled:D100 => 1

Random UA event Roll:D100 => 2

Sony Bullshit:
D100 => 82

Um...

Okay then.

Everyone Hollywood is about to go on DEFCON 1...

Sony has just entered the game.

Holy fuck we just can't catch a break with Producers. I know half of them are the scum of the Earth, but Magoose dice just really fucking hate their existence and don't want us to do anything with anyone who isn't Mike or Gary. Hell, if it weren't for my autopass we wouldn't have even had Alan in the first place. It's official, I need to whip up some sort of Omake to help Lucasfilms get someone because if we don't do anything then at this rate the Producer's Guild is gonna ban us from working with them. Hell, I'll even hire Kathleen at this point.

Although it should be noted that we got the +20 bonus from last turn so I'm hoping that we at least get someone from this. Could we please get Jim Henson? He's just about to start production of The Muppets Movie and it would be great to distribute it.

Also it seems we went full Cyberpunk with Sony shaping up to be the Arasaka of Hollywood. It's all fun and games until the Japanese Mega Corp comes in and flips the board. Well at least we're no longer going to be the most hated studio in town. Plus on the bright side with UA officially becoming Corpo Scum, this means that Lucasfilms is now the one and only studio run by artists for artists with creative freedom and love of the craft.

Just so you know... I didn't expect UA to just ducking die.

Nor Sony to come in deciding that now is the right time to get into the game.

You know I hope Andy Albeck still kept networking with Lucasfilms after my Warner omake so he has an exit plan. The guy seems pretty decent, just got fucked over with one horrible movie.
 
Wait the United Artists are dead
not dead, under new management...

So in essence, yes. :V
Although it should be noted that we got the +20 bonus from last turn so I'm hoping that we at least get someone from this. Could we please get Jim Henson? He's just about to start production of The Muppets Movie and it would be great to distribute it.
It's not exactly easy... Jim is still working on mainly... TV.

I know that +20 is there.

the problem is... you still haven't hired anyone yet.

Thats still a nat 1, no one has been hired yet.
Hell, I'll even hire Kathleen at this point.
Oh god, let me check the Monkey's paw to see if a finger cureled.
Also it seems we went full Cyberpunk with Sony shaping up to be the Arasaka of Hollywood. It's all fun and games until the Japanese Mega Corp comes in and flips the board. Well at least we're no longer going to be the most hated studio in town. Plus on the bright side with UA officially becoming Corpo Scum, this means that Lucasfilms is now the one and only studio run by artists for artists with creative freedom and love of the craft.
The Ghost of Charlie Chaplin will be rolling in his grave.

And its not like they wanted to be corpo scum... it's just that it happened.
 
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