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    • Magoose said:
    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
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    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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    Comic Pitch: Night Mind
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    • Now that we own Marvel and we control the best Comic Company ever (Marvel fan and proud of it!) I was thinking that we could try and revive the old Horror Comics that were smothered to death thanks to the entire debacle in the 50s when everyone thought that the rise in crime was because of violence in comics (sure, nothing to do with an entire generation growing in the middle of a war, or returning vets not getting any kind of mental health aid). I don't know if we own the rights to Tales of the Crypt, but I was thinking we could try for something a bit different.

    I love night mind's channel in YouTube, and I really loved the special where he showed his Urban Legends tales in the form of a comic. I think we can do something like that, as there are a lot of urban and Horror legends that can be easily adapted into comic form, and they're part of the Public Domain. We can have stories of teens or adults (perhaps kids at one point) who encounter these myths and legends. We could even have the Nick Nocturne persona as the Host of the comic as well.

    Thus, I give you:

    Comic Pitch:
    Night Mind

    GENRE: Horror/Suspense/Anthology

    SUBGENRE: Mystery/Dark Fantasy/Thriller

    FORMAT: Comic Book
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    Set up: A Monthly Horror Comic Book Anthology series harking back to the Golden Age of Horror. The host, Nick Nocturne (an inter-dimensional shapeshifter taking the form of a 4-eyed black, demonic, bipedal, anthropomorphic cat, wearing a classy, yet comfortable, suit and speaking in a comforting and formal way) will tell Urban legends, either the original story, or a modern adaptation, depending on which one would fit the best.

    Issue #1: The 1962 Halloween Massacre

    This legend is about a Halloween massacre that happened in 1962. A man in a homemade black Halloween mask planned to kill everyone at a Halloween party. He locked all the doors from the outside so no one could leave. He only killed 7 people before the cops showed up. Somehow he escaped and was never caught. The FBI found his black mask in the same house 7 years later.

    Issue #2: The Ankle Slicing Car Thief

    The urban legend tells of a driver that keeps hearing noises under their car when they are driving. When they step out of the car to investigate, their ankles get sliced open with a knife. While they are rolling around on the ground in pain, a car thief emerges from underneath the car and steals the vehicle.

    Issue #3: The Babysitter and the Man Upstairs.

    The legend tells of a teenage girl who is watching television at night while babysitting after the children have been put to bed upstairs. The phone rings; the unknown caller tells her to "check the children". The girl dismisses the call, but the anonymous caller dials back several times, and the girl becomes increasingly frightened. Eventually, the babysitter calls the police, who inform her they will trace the next call. After the stranger calls again, the police return her call, advising her to leave immediately. She evacuates the home and the police meet her to explain that the calls were coming from inside the house and that the unidentified prowler was calling her after killing the children upstairs.

    Issue #4: The Beast of Bladenboro

    The legend tells of a creature responsible for a string of deaths amongst Bladenboro, North Carolina animals in the winter of 1953–54. According to witnesses and trackers, it was likely a wildcat species, but its identity was ultimately not definitively confirmed. According to reports, the animal commonly crushed or decapitated its victims, which were mostly dogs.

    Issue #5: The Jersey Devil

    The folklore legend describes a legendary creature said to inhabit the Pine Barrens of South Jersey. The creature is often described as a flying biped with hooves, but there are many variations. The common description is that of a bipedal kangaroo-like or wyvern-like creature with a horse- or goat-like head, leathery bat-like wings, horns, small arms with clawed hands, legs with cloven hooves, and a forked tail. It has been reported to move quickly and is often described as emitting a high-pitched "blood-curdling scream".

    Issue #6: The Phantom Hitchhiker of Black Horse Lake

    The urban legend describes a Native American man with long black hair wearing an outdated, baggy jacket and jeans who collides with cars, suddenly appearing on their windshield, only for him to vanish without a dent. Many people believe that this is the spirit of a Native American man who was struck and killed by a car on this highway many years ago.

    Issue #7: The Licked Hand

    The legend tells of a very young girl who is home alone for the first time with only her dog for company. Listening to the news, she hears of a killer on the loose in her neighborhood. Terrified, she locks all the doors and windows, but she forgets about the basement window and it is left unlocked. She goes to bed, taking her dog to her room with her and letting it sleep under her bed. She wakes in the night to hear a dripping sound coming from the bathroom. The dripping noise frightens her, but she is too scared to get out of bed and find out what it is. To reassure herself, she reaches a hand toward the floor for the dog and is rewarded by a reassuring lick on her hand. The next morning when she wakes, she goes to the bathroom for a drink of water only to find her dead, mutilated dog hanging in the shower with his blood slowly dripping onto the tiles. On the shower wall, written in the dog's blood, are the words "HUMANS CAN LICK TOO."

    Issue #8: La Llorona (Guatemalan Version)

    According to the local legend, in Guatemala City lived a woman who had an affair with a lover. She became pregnant and gave birth to a child named Juan de la Cruz who she drowned so her husband would not know. The woman was condemned in the afterlife to search for her murdered son in every place where there's a pool of water. She does that by crying out for him—hence her moniker of the Wailing Woman (La Llorona).

    Issue #9: The Seven Gates of Hell (Asylum Version)

    The legend tells that there are seven gates in a wooded area of Hellam Township, Pennsylvania, and that anyone who passes through all seven goes straight to Hell. The myth states that a mental institution used to be located on either Toad Road or Trout Run Road, depending on the source, in Hellam Township, Pennsylvania. It was erected in a remote location so as to isolate people deemed insane from the rest of the world. One day in the 1900s, a fire broke out and, due to its remoteness, firefighters could not reach the hospital in time to save it. Many patients died in the flames, while others escaped and were soon beaten to death. Some say that the gates were put up by the local search party to trap the remaining inmates. Only one gate is visible during the day, but the other six can be seen at night.

    Issue #10: The Water Babies of Massacre Rocks

    This is a Native American legend that are found in a couple of different places in America, but most famously in Pocatello at the Massacre Rocks State Park. They are said to be mischievous or malevolent baby-or dwarf-like creatures, with some tales placing their origins as drowned Native American babies during a famine. The Ute Indians also tell stories of a mysterious race of dwarves who lived in the lake. They referred to them as "Water Babies" because of their clever tactics in luring people to their deaths. They would make sounds very reminiscent of crying babies. Concerned people would take off into the lake in an effort to locate and rescue the endangered babies within, only to be dragged down into the depths by the nefarious Water Babies.

    Issue #11: The Vanishing Hitchhiker

    This story is an urban legend in which people traveling by vehicle meet with, or are accompanied by, a hitchhiker who subsequently vanishes without explanation, often from a moving vehicle. Vanishing hitchhikers have been reported for centuries and the story is found across the world with many variants. A common variation of the above involves the vanishing hitchhiker departing as would a normal passenger, having left some item in the vehicle, or having borrowed a garment for protection against the cold. The vanishing hitchhiker may also leave some form of information that encourages the motorist to make subsequent contact.

    Issue #12: Kuchisake-Onna

    The Kuchisake-onna is a malevolent figure in Japanese urban legends and folklore. According to popular legend, she asks potential victims if they think she is beautiful. If they respond with "no", she will either kill them with her long medical scissors on the spot or wait until nightfall and murder them in their sleep. If they say "yes", she will reveal that the corners of her mouth are slit from ear to ear, and she will then repeat her question. If the individual responds with "no", she will kill them with her weapon, and if they say "yes" hesitantly she will cut the corners of their mouth in such a way that resembles her own disfigurement.

    A.N.: This just came to me and I just had to write it down. If we succeed with this then we have a chance to bring down the Comic Code Authority years before OTL. And frankly, good riddance to bad rubbish. The only thing they were good for in the end was to give the writers greater chance to flex their creativity when it came to working within their framework to make truly unique characters (Sauron the Were Pterodactyl is a big example there).
     
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    • Calling the Vote:
    Adhoc vote count started by Kaiser Chris on Nov 19, 2023 at 2:14 PM, finished with 73 posts and 24 votes.
    • [X] Plan Lucasfilms Strikes Back
      -[X]Empire: Well You wanted to Build an Empire. Now you have one. DC: 0
      -[X]Sam Rami and That Crazy Film?: So there was this kid you were supposed to meet last month, and than… well you forgot. But he didn't mind. He has a great film. DC: 30
      -[X]Mike Eisner and The Man Who Made More Money: So Mike has got his case won… and he is happy about it. DC: 30
      -[X]George Lucas and The Bet From Hell: So George invented a digital camera. A hand held, portable camera for the average person. And he just smiled. "I took it personally."
      -[X]Cyberpunk Releases: You look at Mikes's final draft and smile. "Okay… Lets see how people like it" DC: 40
      -[X]Stan the Man, and Paying Debts: Even when you bought all the stock and own Marvel… Well here is the thing, most banks had some insane rates, almost userous rates… so you and Stan are going to pay it back. In full.
      -[X]Investing in the Future: You want to Spend some of that money you made into the company and make the whole thing better DC: ??? (Linetail what you want to invest in, and how much money you want to invest in it)
      --[X] Polaroid, $250,000,000. Use 250 million of the warchest to approach Polaroid and offer a buyout into the greater Lucasfilms company. George has the amazing vision and foresight for the future of cameras with his digital technology and Polaroid has the infrastructure and branding to help George build his camera Empire. To seal the deal, network with Polaroid Chairman and co-founder Edwin Land to gain his support for Polaroid's new path forward.
      -[X]Todd Graduating: You honestly didn't expect that Todd wold invite you. Just his mom and maybe Carrie, considering the work and schedule... but hey, he was here, and you wonder what his future holds.
      -[X]Having Fun: So… Finally going to play some of the new Cyberpunk everyone… everyone ready? DC: 20
      -[X]Carrie Wants to Talk Some More: Carrie has been waiting a very long time to finally lay down and relax. She has nothing to worry about now.
      -[X]Potential: Mary wants to talk about… something that she noticed. Debbie let it slip that Mary is special… and she wants to know what that -means? DC: 0
      -[X]Simple THings with Clint Eastwood: Though Clint has many faults, there is one thing that you do not fault him for. His pure, unadulterated love for the Western. And he wants to make them. DC: ???
      -[X]Being Better: You are going to be better at the whole Media thing. DC: 60
      [X] Plan Lucas Inside Cameras
      -[X]Empire: Well You wanted to Build an Empire. Now you have one. DC: 0
      -[X]Investing in the Future: You want to Spend some of that money you made into the company and make the whole thing better DC: ??? (Linetail what you want to invest in, and how much money you want to invest in it)
      --[X] Intel Corporation ($450 million)
      -[X]Sam Rami and That Crazy Film?: So there was this kid you were supposed to meet last month, and than… well you forgot. But he didn't mind. He has a great film. DC: 30
      -[X]Mike Eisner and The Man Who Made More Money: So Mike has got his case won… and he is happy about it. DC: 30
      -[X]George Lucas and The Bet From Hell: So George invented a digital camera. A hand held, portable camera for the average person. And he just smiled. "I took it personally."
      -[X]Cyberpunk Releases: You look at Mikes's final draft and smile. "Okay… Lets see how people like it" DC: 40
      -[X]Stan the Man, and Paying Debts: Even when you bought all the stock and own Marvel… Well here is the thing, most banks had some insane rates, almost userous rates… so you and Stan are going to pay it back. In full.
      -[X]Todd Graduating: You honestly didn't expect that Todd wold invite you. Just his mom and maybe Carrie, considering the work and schedule... but hey, he was here, and you wonder what his future holds.
      -[X]Carrie Wants to Talk Some More: Carrie has been waiting a very long time to finally lay down and relax. She has nothing to worry about now.
      -[X]Potential: Mary wants to talk about… something that she noticed. Debbie let it slip that Mary is special… and she wants to know what that -means? DC: 0
      -[X]Brandon's Big Ideas!: Brandon came to you with a good idea. Okay, talk to me kid? DC: 20
      -[X]Simple THings with Clint Eastwood: Though Clint has many faults, there is one thing that you do not fault him for. His pure, unadulterated love for the Western. And he wants to make them. DC: ???
      -[X]Being Better: You are going to be better at the whole Media thing. DC: 60
      [X] Plan Lucasfilm Roll Tide v Universal War Damn Eagle
      -[X]Empire: Well You wanted to Build an Empire. Now you have one. DC: 0
      -[X]Sam Rami and That Crazy Film?: So there was this kid you were supposed to meet last month, and than… well you forgot. But he didn't mind. He has a great film. DC: 30
      -[X]Mike Eisner and The Man Who Made More Money: So Mike has got his case won… and he is happy about it. DC: 30
      -[X]George Lucas and The Bet From Hell: So George invented a digital camera. A hand held, portable camera for the average person. And he just smiled. "I took it personally."
      -[X]Cyberpunk Releases: You look at Mikes's final draft and smile. "Okay… Lets see how people like it" DC: 40
      -[X]Stan the Man, and Paying Debts: Even when you bought all the stock and own Marvel… Well here is the thing, most banks had some insane rates, almost userous rates… so you and Stan are going to pay it back. In full.
      -[X] The Directors Hold Court: So you are invited to the Directors Meeting. Steve, Francis, and Martin gathered to celebrate the successful completion of another film. And Talk about stuff. DC: 40
      -[X]Investing in the Future: You want to Spend some of that money you made into the company and make the whole thing better DC: ??? (Linetail what you want to invest in, and how much money you want to invest in it)
      --[X] Graffiti Cameras [ $300 Million ]: Lucasfilm aims to disrupt the film industry by developing a compact high-quality camera in response to Kodak's challenge and Fujifilm's entry into the US market with a cheaper product. With George's vision to capture any shot imaginable [made abundantly clear before, during and following the making of the Battle for Hoth], this smaller camera will drive innovation and push creative boundaries. Once established, Lucasfilm plans to tap into the consumer market by not only finally offering a personal digital camera, leveraging their brand reputation and potential for significant profit to get a return on their investment. In addition to photography, a number of other products, such as photocopiers, ink jets, and chemical analyzers, would not only provide an additional source of income, but also reduced prices for Lucasfilm Unlimited offices for these same products.
      -[X]Todd Graduating: You honestly didn't expect that Todd wold invite you. Just his mom and maybe Carrie, considering the work and schedule... but hey, he was here, and you wonder what his future holds.
      -[X]Brandon's Big Ideas!: Brandon came to you with a good idea. Okay, talk to me kid? DC: 20
      -[X]Simple THings with Clint Eastwood: Though Clint has many faults, there is one thing that you do not fault him for. His pure, unadulterated love for the Western. And he wants to make them. DC: ???
      -[X] Beging Better: You are going to be better at the whole Media thing. DC: 60
      -[X]Empire: Well You wanted to Build an Empire. Now you have one. DC: 0
      -[X]Sam Rami and That Crazy Film?: So there was this kid you were supposed to meet last month, and than… well you forgot. But he didn't mind. He has a great film. DC: 30
      -[X]Mike Eisner and The Man Who Made More Money: So Mike has got his case won… and he is happy about it. DC: 30
      -[X]George Lucas and The Bet From Hell: So George invented a digital camera. A hand held, portable camera for the average person. And he just smiled. "I took it personally."
      -[X]Cyberpunk Releases: You look at Mikes's final draft and smile. "Okay… Lets see how people like it" DC: 40
      -[X]Stan the Man, and Paying Debts: Even when you bought all the stock and own Marvel… Well here is the thing, most banks had some insane rates, almost userous rates… so you and Stan are going to pay it back. In full.
      -[X]Todd Graduating: You honestly didn't expect that Todd wold invite you. Just his mom and maybe Carrie, considering the work and schedule... but hey, he was here, and you wonder what his future holds.
      -[X]Having Fun: So… Finally going to play some of the new Cyberpunk everyone… everyone ready? DC: 20
      -[X]Carrie Wants to Talk Some More: Carrie has been waiting a very long time to finally lay down and relax. She has nothing to worry about now.
      -[X]Potential: Mary wants to talk about… something that she noticed. Debbie let it slip that Mary is special… and she wants to know what that -means? DC: 0
      -[X]Brandon's Big Ideas!: Brandon came to you with a good idea. Okay, talk to me kid? DC: 20
      -[X]Simple THings with Clint Eastwood: Though Clint has many faults, there is one thing that you do not fault him for. His pure, unadulterated love for the Western. And he wants to make them. DC: ???
      -[X]Being Better: You are going to be better at the whole Media thing. DC: 60
      [X] Plan Empire and Apple
      -[X]Empire: Well You wanted to Build an Empire. Now you have one. DC: 0
      -[X]Investing in the Future: You want to Spend some of that money you made into the company and make the whole thing better DC: ??? (Linetail what you want to invest in, and how much money you want to invest in it)
      --[X]Apple ($500 million)
      -[X]Sam Rami and That Crazy Film?: So there was this kid you were supposed to meet last month, and than… well you forgot. But he didn't mind. He has a great film. DC: 30
      -[X]Mike Eisner and The Man Who Made More Money: So Mike has got his case won… and he is happy about it. DC: 30
      -[X]George Lucas and The Bet From Hell: So George invented a digital camera. A hand held, portable camera for the average person. And he just smiled. "I took it personally."
      -[X]Cyberpunk Releases: You look at Mikes's final draft and smile. "Okay… Lets see how people like it" DC: 40
      -[X]Stan the Man, and Paying Debts: Even when you bought all the stock and own Marvel… Well here is the thing, most banks had some insane rates, almost userous rates… so you and Stan are going to pay it back. In full.
      -[X]Todd Graduating: You honestly didn't expect that Todd wold invite you. Just his mom and maybe Carrie, considering the work and schedule... but hey, he was here, and you wonder what his future holds.
      -[X]Carrie Wants to Talk Some More: Carrie has been waiting a very long time to finally lay down and relax. She has nothing to worry about now.
      -[X]Potential: Mary wants to talk about… something that she noticed. Debbie let it slip that Mary is special… and she wants to know what that -means? DC: 0
      -[X]Brandon's Big Ideas!: Brandon came to you with a good idea. Okay, talk to me kid? DC: 20
      -[X]Simple THings with Clint Eastwood: Though Clint has many faults, there is one thing that you do not fault him for. His pure, unadulterated love for the Western. And he wants to make them. DC: ???
      -[X]Being Better: You are going to be better at the whole Media thing. DC: 60
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    Turn 77 Results (May-June 1980) (All the Autopasses)
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    • Turn 77 Results (May-June 1980) (All the Autopasses)

    -[X]Empire: Well You wanted to Build an Empire. Now you have one. DC: 0 Rolled:D100 => 73+20=93

    Empire was going to set records and burn the House Down.

    And Everyone learned one thing on Memorial Day, 1980.

    This was not the year of anyone else. Just Lucasfilms.

    (Continued in The Empire Strikes Back)
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    -[X]Sam Rami and That Crazy Film?: So there was this kid you were supposed to meet last month, and than… well you forgot. But he didn't mind. He has a great film. DC: 30 Rolled: D100 => 76

    So… this kid Sam Rami… you wanted to meet him last month, but instead you delayed for the Oscars. Understandable, but he was anxious. Incredibly so. But you smiled as you met him. "Sam, good to see you." You smiled and he looked at you, awe-struck and scared.

    "Um… Hi."

    "Oh come on, I don't bite. Only the studio people get to see my teeth like that." You smiled. "So, you have a film that you want to distribute. Why us?"

    "You ask this for everyone?" He asked.

    "Only the people that that I really think can make something incredible. Like lets be honest, if you really wanted to make a film, you could have gone to Sony." You said. "This means what you have is something that is not only worth my time, but it will blow me away. Or your trying to harass me and get an autograph?"

    Sam was silent for a moment. "Which is it?"

    "I have a movie."

    "Good, already off to a good start. I have one question… what do you need?"

    "What?"

    "I'm asking you, what do you need? It's as simple as that." You said.

    "No contract, no nothing?"

    You smiled. "I'm not that guy, that's Mike, I'm the guy who hears things about great talent, and then gives them whatever they want to do what they want."

    "Holy shit, the stories about you are true?"

    You laughed. "Which ones?"

    "The ones that say you're insane?" Sam laughed.

    "Only to the people I like."

    "But I already filmed the movie." Sam stated.

    You frowned. "Why didn't you start with that?"

    Sam shook his head. "I don't know, I'm nervous as hell."

    You smiled. "How do you think I feel?!"

    Both of you then started laughing. Loudly and uncomfortably. Then it was silent. "You know, we have an open slot in October. And this is a horror picture right?"

    "Yeah." He said.

    "Well, you have a legacy to live up to Sam, Brian made two of the best horror movies ever and started a war. I'm guessing it's going to match that quality."

    "It will." He then said… "It will?"

    "Great, you got October kid." You grabbed the phone. "Mike I'm sending this wonderkid down to your office, we're setting him up for October."

    "Wait what!" Mike said. "Who-"

    "The films are already done, just needs some post-work, he'll be down there in a minute!" You smiled and hung up before Mike burst a blood vessel. "Welcome to the Family Sam!"

    Reward: Sam Raimi's Evil Dead will be released in October.

    Sam most likely, will join the family.

    Bruce Campbell laughed at the incredible stories Sam told him about you.
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    -[X]Mike Eisner and The Man Who Made More Money: So Mike has got his case won… and he is happy about it. DC: 30 Rolled:D100 => 10

    How Much we got:D100 + 30 => 31

    Mike sowre. "God fucking dammit!"

    "Mike we saved our IPs, Universal got a black Eye, arrested 15 people, and they lost millions. What more could you ask for!"

    "I want everything from those fuckers!" Mike shouted. "They are trying to destroy everything we worked for! Everything! I have put too much blood into this shit! Too much to see it fail!"

    You took a breath and smiled. "And this is form the man that almost didn't care about this little band of misfits?"

    "Oh, I care Bruce. But I also have pride. And they wrecked it." He said. "Star Wars can get it back… but this is war."

    "Don't tell Dad that." YOu whispered.

    "Oh I know, but this war will be one we win." He smiled.

    Reward: Mike Eisner got very mad that we didn't burn Universal to the ground.

    He's disappointed.

    Universal will have a roll malus for two years.
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    -[X]George Lucas and The Bet From Hell: So George invented a digital camera. A hand held, portable camera for the average person. And he just smiled. "I took it personally." Rolled:D100 => 41
    -[X]Investing in the Future: You want to Spend some of that money you made into the company and make the whole thing better DC: ??? (Linetail what you want to invest in, and how much money you want to invest in it)
    --[X] Polaroid, $250,000,000. Use 250 million of the warchest to approach Polaroid and offer a buyout into the greater Lucasfilms company. George has the amazing vision and foresight for the future of cameras with his digital technology and Polaroid has the infrastructure and branding to help George build his camera Empire. To seal the deal, network with Polaroid Chairman and co-founder Edwin Land to gain his support for Polaroid's new path forward. Rolled:D100 => 19


    You looked at the contract, and later to George's camera. "That was all you needed to convince them to sign over?"

    "Yep. Me and the Magicians cooked it up in a week."

    "A Week?" you were gobsmacked. "How?"

    "I took that thing that Kodack said personally. So I did." He smiled. "Why are you surprised?"

    "I thought I had a vindictive streak." You stated.

    Reward: Polaroid purchased.

    Polaroid: The Camera Lense Company was recently acquired by George to make personal, Handheld Digital Cameras. While the Technology that ILM is pioneering is still in it's infancy, the commercial potential in this market… is incredible. (Will automatically produce Digital Cameras in two years time, and add, potentially every year, roll a 500 million-10 billion in Revenue. Cause a shake-up in the global electronic industry.)
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    -[X]Cyberpunk Releases: You look at Mikes's final draft and smile. "Okay… Lets see how people like it" DC: 40 Rolled:D100 => 43

    Well, Mike… Holy Hell. You like it.

    Mike Eisner does too.

    (Continued in: Cyberpunk 2013)
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    -[X]Stan the Man, and Paying Debts: Even when you bought all the stock and own Marvel… Well here is the thing, most banks had some insane rates, almost userous rates… so you and Stan are going to pay it back. In full. Rolled:82

    You paid all the debts back in full.

    No questions asked.

    Reward: Marvel Comics is now completely ready to keep.

    -50 million from the War Chest.
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    -[X]Todd Graduating: You honestly didn't expect that Todd would invite you. Just his mom and maybe Carrie, considering the work and schedule... but hey, he was here, and you wonder what his future holds. Rolled:D100 => 84

    What Todd Wants to Do:D20 => 18

    The Celebration was incredible and everyone was happy to see their loved ones, but instead, you looked at the many things happening.

    But you were happy to see Todd walking over to you and hugging his mom, and then trade kisses with Carrie and the kids. "Finally."

    "Well, how does it feel being the college boy of the family?" You asked.

    "Oh stop it, Bruce. I don't feel any different. And considering how smart you are, this is a formality."

    "Well, I gambled my life on acting. And it worked out so far?" You then took Joe and put him on your shoulders. "So what are you doing?"

    "If I'm being honest, maybe go and do some humanitarian work." He said. "Maybe a tour in the Peace Corp… and after that, I don't know, I'll figure it out."

    You smiled. "Well, that would be something. You get up the nerve, or did you already sign the paperwork."

    "I leave in a week." He smiled as Carrie and Debbie both looked at him. "I know it's rather sudden, but I'm already grown up, and this is my decision."

    Both Fisher women looked at each other. "Bruce, take the kids, we are going to talk." Carrie seemed to growl as you took the kids.

    "Mary, we're going to get some ice cream." You said as Mary followed you, holding your hand as you held both your children in one arm.

    "Is mommy mad?" She asked.

    "I don't know honey, but right now, I'm too scared to find out." You replied.
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    Reward: Todd has joined the Peace Corps… doing humanitarian work.

    Hopefully, he'll be fine.

    The fact he survived his sister and Mother says a lot.
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    -[X]Having Fun: So… Finally going to play some of the new Cyberpunk everyone… everyone ready? DC: 20 Rolled:D100 => 55

    You looked at the sheets and smiled. "Well now, come on Robin, don't get to loud, I just got the kids to sleep."

    "Well, you shouldn't have invited us." Robin shot back.

    He was right. "John, roll?"

    "Carrie is looking at me like I'm about to die and make another sheet again." He said.

    "Carries just mad at Todd, pay her no mind." You said.

    "That doesn't fill me with much confidence." He replied.

    "Just roll."

    Nat 1.

    The devilish smile appeared on Carrie's face. "You know what's about to happen."

    "Why do we let Carrie always be DM again?" Robin asked.

    "Do you want me to argue with my wife about DM privileges? I like living under my roof with my children."

    Robin then laughed. 'Oh boy."

    Reward: Carrie and everyone enjoy John Crit failing and making another character sheet.

    And it's always good fun.
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    -[X]Carrie Wants to Talk Some More: Carrie has been waiting a very long time to finally lay down and relax. She has nothing to worry about now. Rolled:D100 => 67

    Sitting poolside in the summer sun was not nearly as relaxing as it used to be, if only because three small children were nearby, and attention needed to be kept on them…

    Yet it felt nice when you both could take a few minutes. "You know, everything about this is perfect." She whispered as she snuggled up against you. "Just us today. And no worries."

    "Well you have a few worries, but they can be put off till tomorrow." You smiled, as you kept yourself close to her. "We could always drop the kids off at your mother's and have a night to ourselves?"

    Carrie laughed. "Oh, I want my mom to have at least a few days of peace before subjecting her to her grandmother duties again. Especially after Todd decided to adventure around the world."

    That was still a surprise. She held your hand and looked at you. "Can I tell you something?"

    "What is it?" You asked.

    "Where did you learn to cook?" She asked.

    "My dad taught me." You replied. "I know surprising, but he swore that no child of his would ever know what a sea ration would taste like." You said. "I got good after it awhile."

    "Can you teach me, so I don't embarrass myself?" She asked.

    "Of course." You said with a smile.

    Both of you just sat there, quietly looking at each other before Mary began crying.

    "Duty calls." You said.

    You stood up and allowed Carrie to stay sitting. "I'll go." You then kissed her. "I love you."

    "I know." She said.

    Reward: You spend a moment with your wife and both enjoy it.
    ----------------------------

    -[X]Potential: Mary wants to talk about… something that she noticed. Debbie let it slip that Mary is special… and she wants to know what that -means? DC: 0 Rolled:D100 => 48

    Mary's Potential:D100 + 100 => 200

    Mary looked at you, and held her Kermit doll close in her arms. "Daddy… why am I special?"

    You were very confused at it… "Mary, you're special because your my daughter, why would you ask that?"

    "Because Grandma said that I was special, and it wasn't because of you or mommy." She said.

    Oh. "What did Grandma say?" you asked.

    "She said she'd never seen me read something so difficult like the bible so young." She said. "But it's not hard… it's easy, though some of the words took me a little while. And Math is really easy too. And that is a genius."

    That made you almost laugh. "I don't think your grandmother meant that. But she does know you are very smart. And I do too. Same with Mommy."

    "But why do you not say anything?" She asked. "Why do you treat me like… me. And not a genius like the people on the Kermit Box treat geniuses."

    You smiled and knelt down. "Because you are special just the way you are, and I will always treat you like you are, no matter what. Because I want you to believe you are special for you."

    "Like how you wear fairy wings, and I get to be a dragon?" She smiled.

    "Yeah, kinda." You smiled. "I want you to be the person that me and mommy always see."

    "What is that?" She asked.

    "Mary O'Brian… my little girl."

    Reward: Mary's potential is limitless.

    And so is her love and curiosity.
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    -[X]Simple Things with Clint Eastwood: Though Clint has many faults, there is one thing that you do not fault him for. His pure, unadulterated love for the Western. And he wants to make them. DC: ??? Rolled:D100 => 18

    It was almost poetic that Clint was coming to you for a Western. It was something that your father told you about, how both of them got their start in the industry.

    But Dad floundered and left, while Clint… well, you didn't need to say anything.

    "Clint, Westerns are dead." You stated matter of fact.

    "Well, we haven't made one in a while." He smiled. "Come on Bruce, don't let Mike get in your head and tell you to do something else when your heart needs it."

    You sighed. "What do you need then Clint? You made Josey Wales great, but you also pissed a lot of people off." You said.

    "I did." He said with a smile. "And for my sins, I'm asking for your help."

    "One Western." You said.

    "Let me have two?" He begged.

    You frowned. "Clint, as much as I love you, and love the Art, I still have to go with Mike on this one. You'll get a western."

    "And what if it's great?" He asked.

    "Mike isn't interested in Westerns. And honestly, neither am I."

    "That's because you've never been on one, and see the open country like I have." He smiled. "Just give it a chance."

    You sighed "Fine."

    Reward: Clint got his Western. And he's incredibly happy. But he also really wants you to star in one.

    To change your mind.
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    -[X]Being Better: You are going to be better at the whole Media thing. DC: 60 Rolled:D100 => 60

    You smiled and waved. Give them something that they want.

    Reward: The Media Malus is removed.

    AN: Enjoy.
     
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