Turn 85 Results:
-[X]The Oscars: You are going to the Oscars. DC: 0 Rolled:
D100 + 30 => 84
Huh… You actually got nominated again, this time for director.
Bout damn time.
(Continued in: The Oscars of 81)
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-[X]Emerald Pimpernel: So this insane movie was going to finally release. Hopefully Francis still has the magic touch. DC: 30 Rolled:
D100 + 50 => 58
Well, you honestly expected more from it.
But then again, it might just have just alienated people too much with its premise.
But it was such a good film!
(Continued in Emeral Pimpernel)
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-[X]The Life and Times of… Brandon Lee and Ron Howard: So you are going to stunt for them, hopefully, it will be quick. DC: 40 Rolled:
D100 + 30 => 119
You sighed as you looked at many many cast members that were now part of this film, and the extras. "You're serious?"
"They just need the basics so it can look convincing," Ron said as he looked at the script. "And it will be cool."
"Fine, but they'll do it my way." You said.
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Ron Howard Film Quality after Bruce Appears:
D100 + 50 => 150
"Thanks." He said.
You smiled. "You're welcome."
Reward: You have made a movie better by just getting things right.
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-[X]Rocky III's Fight: Sly is laughing at you as you read the script. "So in this world, at least, I get to beat Bruce O'Brian." He laughed. DC: 30 Rolled:
D100 + 60 => 102
SP:
D100 => 98+30=128
Sly was laughing as you looked at the makeup guys doing the thing. "Really? Gonna make me all bloody?"
"Yep." He smiled.
"After everything I've done for you?" You questioned. "I mean come on, make it competitive."
"In a real fight Bruce, you'd beat my ass," Sly said without hesitation. "At least in the movie world, I can say I can beat your ass."
You frowned. "Just get on with it."
"Oh don't be a drama queen, just enjoy the fact that you are here, instead of with Carrie."
That was the wrong choice of words, and Sly knew it. "Sly, you should count yourself very lucky that I know you're joking, and you know I don't like being away from my wife for longer than I have to."
Sly realized that. "Please don't punch me for real, you might kill me."
You frowned. "No it won't kill you. Put you in the ICU for a week… Yes."
Sly paled. "Too much."
"Yeah."
Reward: You have filmed your fight with Sly, and it was an entire, fake 15 rounds. You loved it. And you got a few punches on Sly… not enough to hurt him, but also remember that you are… a real deal.
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-[X]The Dreamworks Project… Voice stuff: So good ole Tomino wants you to do some voice lines for a few characters, something that really makes you wonder what he is planning. Actually, what are you planning Tommino? DC: 25 Rolled:
D100 + 30 => 91
Tomino showed you but one picture. One picture that was really strange.
It was Conan the Barbarian, and you were shocked. "You want to make an Animated Conan show or something?"
Tomino nodded. "No, that was to get your attention." He showed another picture, of some purple-haired-looking… dare you call it a pretty boy, or something. "Paptimus Scirocco. The main narrative agent besides Jamatov of the Titans."
"What? Tomino, I don't read any of the Gundam stuff beyond what stuff you need to approve."
He looked surprised for but a moment. "Wait, you don't read the expanded universe?"
"There's a Gundam expanded universe." You asked.
"Well, more for the Universal Century's wider world, context, interpersonal relationships, government and bizarrely enough an unauthorized in-universe documentary about the war." He said completely seriously as he said that last one.
"Sounds reasonable-" You said.
"It was unauthorized and we destroyed it…because it had spoilers thank god." He said. "But back to whats important…He's from the Man from Jupiter an enigmatic agent of uncertain loyalty that is slowly playing the entirety of the conflict to the end of his wider goal of ruling all from the shadow. I need the smartest and most cunning man I know, to voice him."
"Why not get Mike?" You asked. "You know… the man who for all intents and purposes built Lucasfilm on the business ends.
"Mike is well…I didn't think he was right." Tomino said without a second word. "Plus, can you imagine him in any sort of film?"
Good point. "Alright…how do you think I was perfect for the role?" You asked.
"He's a dark reflection." Tomino started. "A dark reflection of all the characters within the world of Gundam, he has the technical skills of Amuro, the bravery of Kamilie, the charisma of Char; the brutality of Girhen."
"So…he's basically Luke and Han rolled up with Tarkin?" You said trying to get the feel.
"Oh he also built the most Powerful Mobile suit in the show in terms of Armor, and durability and he's a more powerful Newtype than Char, Amuro, and the Newcomer Haman."
"Who?" You said
"Leader of Axis Zeon and debately the real winner of the show, even though she shows up at the 75% mark and betrays nearly every deal she's ever made, watch the AEUG and Titans kill each other and swoop in to deal with the survivors," Tomino said.
"Uhh that's dark and morbid, and lacking even the hope of Empire or even Gundam itself."
"We're still trying to iron out the later half of the show. Trying to find the balance between the despair of war and the hope of a better tomorrow." He finished. "But I really wanted to go all out on this… impossibility before it reaches triumph."
"I feel like this isn't all the way done yet?" You said,
"Listen Bruce all I need is your voice and sense of presence. The rest will fall into place." He said. "Hopefully."
Oh…Oh boy, your first villain role…and here you thought you'd be playing a Bond Villain?
Reward: So he wants you to play the bad guy. Cool.
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-[X]Mary Wants to go To Space: So Mary wants to visit ILM and see how you go to space on the Kermit Box… She's too adorable to say no to. Rolled:
D100 + 30 => 61
Mary Roll:
D100 + 30 => 130
Mary was a brilliant child. But that was a given.
You honestly didn't know just how she would do, before she looked at some of the sets at ILM.
(Continued in: Mary wants to go to Space)
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-[X]Friends and Bets: "Let's make a Bet Steve." You found yourself saying. "Next film you make, we have some fun with it. Or you know, other stuff." DC: 10
--[X] When we're making Return of the Jedi, promise to make sure to have fun and enjoy the production process, focusing on personal fulfillment. Rolled:
D100 + 30 => 70
Steve was laughing at what you said. "You're serious."
"Yes. I want to make it fun. Didn't you try to do that with Indiana Jones?"
Steve frowned. "Everyone got sick. And that fucking desert."
Oh… George didn't tell him about it. "So Steve, how did you get out unscathed?" You asked.
"I brought a suitcase of Chef Boyarde." He replied.
Huh, so that's the secret. "Well, I'm going to be honest here Steve… That's awesome, and I can't wait to see what you do on Jedi."
But it was time to rip the bandaid off. "But about Tunisia. We're going back."
You were lucky he only thwacked you.
Reward: Steve is happy that you are taking it seriously…
And hates you for that.
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-[X]Skywalker Ranch: You haven't been there, so, here it is. Well, you hope that it lived up to the Hype. DC: 40 Rolled:
D100 + 30 => 86
It did, because as the kids began playing outside, you saw just what George had created. State of the Art… everything for filmmaking.
Sound editing, editing places, music recording, drawing rooms… evevery thing.
And George smiled as he kicked up his feet. "So Ready?"
Reward: Skywalker Ranch has been created.
Unknown positive effect.
Next year gain one action.
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-[X]Carries Plans: Carrie walked over to the bedroom and you were surprised at what she was wearing. And she locked the door. "Come on Bruce." She said. "I have some plans." DC: ??? Rolled:
D100 + 60 => 145
You knew what was happening the moment she locked the door. She was in her gown, and you knew she wasn't wearing anything under. the special that you both knew what was happening. "Carrie we're not doing this. Not tonight."
Carrie pouted. "You never said that before with all the other times."
"But this time is different." You replied. "Mostly because of how tired you are."
Carrie seemed shocked that you had said that. "I'm not-"
"Carrie, when was the last time you didn't worry about Joseph or Sarah, or Mary, and sleep in their room so that you could care for them when they weren't feeling well."
Those words struck her. "You have been-"
"I have been doing my best to make sure that I can help you the best I can. But you need to remember that there is only so much I can do. And we both want to do so much more. So I'm asking you, Carrie... Can you do it without me? because I don't want to do it without you?"
Carrie then sat down next toy. "I feel selfish for-"
It was no selfish. "Its not, but it is something that I don't want to force on you, or you onto me. We were ready... mostly for Mary and Joseph and Sarah... I don't want us to not be ready for this."
Carrie then hugged you. "Okay."
"I love you." You whispered.
"I know."
Reward: You and Carrie talk and are adults about the whole thing.
-[X]Hanging out with the Friends: It's been far to long since you, John and Robin hung out, so you will go out for some drinks and have some fun. DC: 45 Rolled:
D100 + 30 => 40
You Robin and John were all tired and just had a few drinks, before falling asleep.
There really wasn't much fun to be had with all the work you three are putting yourselves through.
Failure. But you did spend time together.
-[X]A Well-Known Fan: So some really famous person is a fan of yours. Maybe you'll learn who they actually are. DC??? Rolled:
D100 + 30 => 44
Well so much for that. At least people aren't trying to make you your enemy of you, or them… for some reason.
Failure
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-[X]Investments: You want to invest your hard-earned cash into something that you feel will be a good return on investment. And as well as diversify your assets DC: 0 (Linetail what you wish to invest in below this action, and the amount of money you want to invest in)
--[X] $50 Million. You want to survey the Los Angeles area and try and find some good apartment complexes to purchase. Your old complex has been doing great, and can see a lot of potential in the real estate market, not to mention providing some good quality homes for local renters. Rolled:
D100 + 30 => 43
Why the city council would refuse your attempts to try to build more housing, you don't know.
But they flat-out refused to see your team, and they refused to let you do any surveys.
You thought it was political, but then you realized it wasn't that. There were just other people that were putting more money into it, to keep you out.
Curious.
Failure.
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-[X]A Charitable Heart: You want to invest your newfound wealth. Maybe even save some lives while you are at it. (Linetail what you wish to invest in below this action, and the amount of money you want to donate in)
--[X] Project Lighthouse, $200 Million. You wish to do what you were denied last year and provide aid to the Cuban and Haitan refugees who arrived during the Mariel Boatlift. With Reagan in the White House and a conservative Congress, hopefully you should be able to provide aid without any federal interference, espeically now that the refugees are in America. Rolled:
D100 + 30 => 123
To think that people would have accepted your help that you were declared a human trafficker and a terrorist by… well Castro.
Considering what he is doing to those people, and what they are choosing to flee, you consider it a compliment. So instead of returning them to Havana, you had your people bring them to the closest port... Miami.
However, there is a clear and present thing that you have to do.
And as it turns out, the Mayor of Maimi, when he is not mad about the drugs flowing to his city from the cartels, is more than happy to bring in the Cuban and Haitian refugees, as long as you pay them for resettlement costs.
Something that was really a drop in the bucket when you think about it, because according to America, you were helping people against the communist menace again, and that you needed to do their patriotic duty to help those people become Americans.
These people were truly fleeing from horrors that were beyond imagination, and most of them wanted to remain in Florida… Mostly because they had nowhere else to go.
And many more wanted to try and repay your kindness.
Reward: You have rescued hundreds of thousands of refugees fleeing from Cuba, and Haiti, and many of them are remaining in Florida to have a chance to save their families.
The Pope called and called you a living saint for rescuing so many of God's Children.
It felt nice.
The President has invited you for something…
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