Change… The Bad Kind. Turn 58 (June-July 1978)
[X]The Art of a True Batman: You look at the costume designs and how the City will be transformed into Gotham City. DC: 30 Rolled:
D100 => 91 (Autopass)
It was beautiful. You honestly didn't really know how to say it when you saw it, but somehow it did. Since you were shooting the film entirely in LA, there were some slight changes… changes that, for this iteration of Batman, kinda fit, with this location.
The Gothic corpse of an old Eastern City has been replaced by a more macabre, Spanish style of architecture on certain buildings in the old city. The skyscrapers are there, but the Gothic style was still painfully realized on the lot. It was as if the two layers of Gotham were at war with each other, and the darkness and history, and the past were entirely left out in the open for all to see.
It really made it interesting from an artistic Point of view.
Now that is to say that the costumes were perfect. Because they were. They took your recommendations and made the suit fully flexible, and also, look armored. The gauntlets and guards were perfect… and the Cowel… what can you say about the Cowel. It stayed on, you could move your head, and you could be acrobatic, fluid in movement…
And above all else, look dangerous to the common crook.
It was perfect. Really it was.
Reward: Costumes and Set design rolls will have a +50 to their rolls. Injury rolls are negated thanks to the costumes being prepared properly and with safety and comfort in mind.
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-[X]Choosing a Co-Star: You don't have enough pull to cast everyone, but you have enough pull for one person. Hopefully.
--[X]Write in who you wish to cast and for what part.: John Travolta as Floyd Lawton/Deadshot Rolled:
D100 => 97
When you asked Alan and Kathleen to bring in John, it was almost like a light switch went on their heads, and they realized that they would be stupid to say no. Of course, John had a good boy persona, but that was mostly because he was just getting jobs that paid the bills.
Not this one. He took it without even reading the script because his best friend Bruce is in it and directing.
And then he read the script and said he really wanted to do it to just prove himself.
Reward: John is on board. And it seems Colombia is thinking that they made the right choice listening to you.
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-[X]The Way to Shoot: You want to shoot the film your way, and you will do it:
--[X]Ambitious: You are going to use your skill and that of the cinematographers that you have. Everyone knows you have a mind of action movies, so you will use that to keep things fluid, but clear. Rolled:
D100 => 60
You were going to do it like what you want.
Reward: During the Directing, all action scenes, and all character scenes will gain a +20.
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-[x]Keeping Kathleen Cool: Kathleen is about to lose her mind, and you need to calm her down before anything happens, like her making a rash decision regarding the script. DC: 20 Rolled:
D100 => 49
To think that you were the one who was calm. After Conan, you knew you were the one who was a perfectionist, and a guy who just took things well… and well…
It was not the same to see a young woman in her office, shaking in fear as you walked in looking at the notes that were on her desk.
"Are you okay?" You asked.
"Oh, I'm doing great. Just becoming the laughing stock of the whole damn industry!" She said as she took a breath. "I've received letters from practically every damn producer in the city, people who have more experience, connections, and everything! And they told me to leave and go back to being the coffee girl who doesn't take notes. Cause then I won't be told off."
You just took a breath and said. "I thought you didn't care what other people think right now, you're busy trying to be the best damn producer in Hollywood."
"But what if they are right, what if I'm not-"
"Well, I wouldn't have taken the job if you weren't putting your all in it." You stopped her dead in her tracks as you said that.
"Wait what?" She was gobsmacked. "I'm I'm."
"Kathleen. Take a moment to think about the position you are in, through your merits, and not from others. You went behind your boss's back and just decided to try and get a film that may make a lot of money, to be made, with no help from anyone else. You know your weaknesses, which may have taken a lot to reveal to a guy you've never met before, despite my reputation."
You smiled. "And you got the budget. You got most of the cast, and crew all ready." You leaned in. "And the best part, you got everyone thinking they can do better when they can't."
She then leaned back in her chair, sitting down deeply as she just said. "Really?"
"They think they can do better. But they haven't tried." You said with a smile. "You have. That says more about you than it does about them."
Reward: You have… calmed Kathleen down… and gave her that little boost to believe in herself.
Hopefully, it doesn't go to her head, it's going to be a long production.
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-[X]To translate Gundam: You need to Translate Gundam. (Begin a Casting Miniturn for Gundam, so that it will be able to be translated and ready for its release)
--[X]Trust in Tomino (You trust Tomino to gather a cast for his show) Rolled:
D100 => 12
You look at Tomino and think that something was wrong.
But he said everything was going to be alright.
Now if only you could believe him.
Reward: Tomino is working on gathering his cast… it's not going well as you hope.
(Gundam will be ready to release in September… though the voice acting might not be great. Maybe. we don't know, Trust in Tomino to know what he's doing.)
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-[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+20=21
Random UA event Roll:
D100 => 2
Sony Bullshit:
D100 => 82
You honestly think that Everyone in Hollywood is working with the other studios because of your reputation.
Every film that is produced is a huge box office success.
And everyone is afraid to be the first flop of Lucasfilms.
Well, that was the rumor anyway.
The truth was far more terrifying.
Everyone else seemed to be looking at the money that Sid was throwing around… The gambles that Alan was doing to turn Colombia around…
And then there was UA… who was just giving Greenhorns a million dollars to do whatever the hell they want. Every crew in the damn city and even the none union crews were being hired out like it was going out of style.
HOW? Who was paying for everything…
Then you looked at the headline.
"Sony Buys out UA. for 500 million."
Turns out Sony came back and just decided to open the checkbook, and made a lot of offers to people in the company that they could not refuse.
But here comes the kickers.
They didn't give a fuck about making a profit, they were just making as many movies as possible. They were slated to release 100 films a year by 1980, and they didn't really care about their quality.
As long as films were being made to pack theaters… and keep other competitors off the dockets, they didn't care how much money they would lose. Quantity was its own quality.
Critical Failure: it seems you are not the hottest studio in town anymore. Everyone is going to UA… Sorry Sony UA… and they are pumping out movies like it's the gilded age.
HOW THE FUCK DID SONY BUY OUT UA WITHOUT ANYONE NOTICING!
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-[X]Finding Directors: You should not have opened your mouth, but now you have been asked to look for directors to hire. DC: ??? Rolled:
D100 => 28
Most directors wanted to work for you… turns out, most were still under contract.
Failure.
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-[X]Family Time: You enjoy every minute of this… Except for this part. "Honey, I am not putting on the fairy wings. It's your turn." DC: 30 Rolled:
D100 + 40 => 103
Mary Roll:
D100 => 90+50=140
It was a nice time in the O'Brian household. You and Carrie decided to do something fun together so that you could have a nice, relaxing time.
So what better way to treat your princess than to build them a kingdom?
The problem was, you were finding it very hard to convince them that you were king of this castle, not…
"I'm not going to be a fairy." You said.
"BAH!" Mary was trying to babble away, but you were still not convinced.
"Carrie, it's your turn to be the fairy." You said.
"I think our princess would rather see you as the big bad fairy." She giggled as Mary crawled around and tried to take the wings towards you in her tiny, cute little hands.
"But I was the fairy last time, I want to be the king?"
"Fuck!" Mary then put the wings at your feet, and you then paused. "FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK!"
"Did she just-" Carrie then saw steam come from your ears. Metaphorically of course.
"ROBIN!" You screamed in anger. "You-"
Reward: Mary is a Genius, a prodigy even, beginning to speak single words at only 6 months.
Robin has taught her, accidentally, how to swear.
You have a grand old time learning of this, while also hunting down Robin, who laughing the entire time.
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-[X]The Media Finally Getting What it Deserves: You are going to threaten to sue the magazines that are trying to get unauthorized pictures of your family… maybe it will make them stop, and get other actors on your side. DC: 40 Rolled:
D100 - 10 => 48
You really made your statement clear. Your family is off-limits.
And they finally got the goddamn message. Mostly because you threatened to sue them all out of existence.
Reward: You are now finally left alone by the media.
Bout fucking time.
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-[X]Preparing for Ali: You are going to fight Ali as the best you can be. And it will be because he is clearly deserving it. DC: 0
--[X]Workout Plan
---[X]Cardiovascular Conditioning: Engage in high-intensity interval training to further boost endurance so that he can maintain his energy levels throughout a potentially long fight Rolled:
D100 + 30 => 75
---[X]Strength and Power Training: To make the most of his concrete-breaking punches, he should focus on building explosive strength. Plyometric exercises, medicine ball throws, and resistance training with a mix of compound lifts will help him develop power without sacrificing endurance Rolled:
D100 + 30 => 116
---[X]Speed and Agility: Since Ali's footwork and movement are his strengths, Bruce needs to work on his agility. Agility ladder drills, cone drills, and lateral movements will improve his ability to close the distance quickly and avoid Ali's jabs Rolled:
D100 + 30 => 129
To say you were going all out on training was bit of an understatement. You called up the boys from Team USA and asked for help… and then you called KAthleen to see if you could remodel the bat suit a little bit.
Then it came to really getting the groove.
And you did everything like you did for the Olympics… and then up to 11.
--[X]Diet
---[X]Protein-Rich Foods: Emphasize lean meats like beef and chicken for muscle development
---[X]Starchy Carbohydrates: Opt for potatoes, rice, and oatmeal to fuel his body
---[X]Fruit and Vegetables: Fresh produce like apples, oranges, and leafy greens provide vitamins and minerals essential for recovery
---[X]Hydration: Quench thirst with water and the occasional electrolyte drinks Rolled:
D100 + 30 => 108
It was going to take some getting used to for a few weeks, but hey, at least Carrie was getting in on it.
Mostly because she said that. "I'm getting ready for beach season so that I can keep everyone else away from you."
Then she laughed. "Oh no, I'm just here to make Mary sees that the good food for her, she won't be so picky."
--[X]Tactics
---[X]Pressure and Close Range: Bruce needs to use his strength advantage to close the distance quickly and minimize Ali's ability to maintain a comfortable range Rolled:
D100 + 30 => 116
---[X]Body Shots: Given Bruce's concrete-breaking punches targeting Ali's body is a very good tactic Rolled:
D100 + 30 => 103
---[X]Sustained Pressure: Bruce's endurance allows him to maintain pressure for extended periods so Ali needs to be forced into exchanges to drain his stamina and capitalize on potential late-round weaknesses Rolled:
D100 + 30 => 115
---[X]Disruption of Rhythm: Bruce needs to alter his tempo and use unpredictable combinations to disrupt Ali's rhythm and prevent him from setting up his counterattacks effectively Rolled:
---[X]Psychological Warfare: Bruce should engage in verbal sparring with Ali to disrupt his concentration and capitalize on any distraction Rolled:
D100 + 30 => 107
---[X]Clinching: When Ali tries to dance around, Bruce uses controlled clinches to tire Ali out and limit his movement Rolled:
D100 => 87+30=117
It was risky to try all those tactics, but your mind was open. And it was going to reach it's full potential.
Reward: Gain a +100 to your boxing rolls against Ali.
And from the news that was coming from his camp, he was trying doubly hard to try to counter… well you.
(Also, just so you all know, you have a better chance against Old Man Ali… if he were younger, you would not have a chance.)
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-[X]Robin's Need for Help: You look at Robin and realize he was doing better. "Hey bud, feeling better?" DC: 40 Rolled:
D100 => 91
Robin was still happy. In his hiding spot. Laughing at it all.
"Feeling better?" You asked as you found him.
"I didn't know she would take after my routine that much." He smiled.
You finally calmed down after so long chasing him and just took a breath. "What happened?"
Robin just smiled. "She was playing with my hands and she… just… well she just listened to me." He paused. "Listened to me laugh at her… cry… swear at me when it feels so hard… finding all sorts of things."
He paused again. "Every time I look at her, all I see is your trust in me. And how could I possibly repay you for all you've done for me."
You looked at him and just laughed. "Well first, you can promise to not teach my daughter anymore swears. Otherwise, Carrie might actually throw you out."
Maybe it was just the wind… or just Robin… but you knew deep down… he was better.
And that made all the difference.
Reward: Robin kicked his addiction… and also in that, became Uncle Robin to Mary, in… some ways.
You have done a beautiful thing for your friend. And he will never forget.
AN: I'm going to be honest, some good, some bad...
And there was a section that just would not give... so I shortened it.
