Turn 90 Results (August- September 1981):
-[X] The Herald of the Change: Francis took a look at the script, and managed to add in one more little… change. But he needs a great actor with gravitas and power. So… You. Nothing but twenty minutes of work on a few shooting days, nothing more. Rolled:
D100 => 36
You looked at the script and sighed. "Why me?"
"You've got that Shakesperean Tone, and you're available." Francis said.
"Available!?" you proclaimed.
"What I mean is, I don't have to go looking for people who are already under contract with Universal… or go to Brando or Sheen or Fishburne again." He said.
"Why not them?" you asked.
"Sheen still hasn't forgiven me for Apocolypse now, Brando is… Brando, and Laurence was rather… well he's busy on other projects that he wanted to do."
"Fine, but know that I protest this. I don't want to steal any scenes."
Reward: You are the Herald of the Change. Please do not resist.
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-[X] The Bros: So let's see this silly Comedy make a wave! DC: 20 Rolled:
D100 + 20 => 21
Sweet Jesus, why is it… it's good but so…
Steve, I think you broke the Box office.
(Continued in The Bros)
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-[X] Star Wars Issues: So…George may have been on a vacation. But something has come up. Lawrence and David were arguing for the title. George and David thought Return of the Jedi was better. While Lawrence thought revenge of the Jedi was…more thematically appropriate. Rolled:
D100 => 51
Lawrence and David, the two writers in the Room, were arguing about the title. And you were just minding your own business.
"Revenge of the Jedi is terrible, it prompts t the negative consequences of not justice, but of vengeance, which is against everything that George said the Jedi stood for."
"Yet this is also the personal tale of Luke's final journey, and the changes that it has forced from him."
At that, you looked at the two men, and just face-palmed. "Return."
"What?" Both said.
"In the final ending of the Campbellian monomyth, the hero returns to the normal world. Changed." You said. "Return is better because it's what the final act is."
Both men looked at each other before you left.
Reward: Return it is.
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-[X] As the Seasons Change: The Romanian Government respectfully invited you and Brian to see the new memorial you funded last year. You think it would be okay. DC: 0 Rolled:
D100 => 58
It was almost too much.
But it was perfect for what it was.
The Monument was a simple one, a simple statue of Vlad Dracul, facing forward to the east, his head facing towards the sky, sword in hand.
He was facing his enemies, his hand outstretched, as if trying to lift someone up, to have them join him to.
It was almost too much.
But to the Romanian people, it was everything.
Reward: In 1984, there will be a roll.
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-[X] Carrie Working Out: Carrie wants to, in her eyes, lose more weight from all the pregnancies she had, and never having a chance to slim down after Star Wars due to the twins, and she wants to do it with you…So you will oblige her. Rolled:
D100 + 60 => 158
Carrie was panting, absolutely hating it as you turned back to smile at her. "Come on Carrie, we have a few more miles to go!"
You had decided to run to Long Beach and Back while the kids were at Debbie's, and it was something that was not only happy but one of the happy things that you could do.
And it gave you plenty of time to talk about the future. "You know, what do we do when this is all over?" You asked.
"When what's over, when we get home?" She asked, panting as she held your shoulder. "Cause I think I'm taking a bath."
"Oh you know, our current projects." You then smiled. "Still thinking about getting back to work on any other films?"
At that, Carrie only shook her head. "I've already done everything I ever wanted to do for myself on that… Maybe I want to figure something else out."
"Like?" You asked.
There was a twinkle in her eye, as you realized what she may desire. "Well we can keep the kids at my mom's house?"
As much as you desired that yourself, you also knew it was irresponsible. At least currently. After you finish filming Star Wars, than you could decide.
… However, after a month of doing the intense workouts… you saw… much to Carrie's happiness, that she had lost all the weight she had gained over two pregnancies. And she was, much to her surprise, getting more muscle.
Reward: Carrie is bulking up a little, and you and Carrie talk for a little bit.
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-[X] Dad's Got Some Issues: Dad has come to you with some troubling news. "Bruce, it's Universal… They're trying to get me to star in some stupid Action film." DC: 30 Rolled:
D100 => 20
Your mom told you that he bit the bullet after she talked to him.
It was surprising to say the least, but Dad was trying to get more work for a gift of some kind.
Failure.
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-[X] In the Interests of Clint: Clint Eastwood was always a bit… strange, but now he is putting his foot down with you. "Bruce, I need your help before I actually shoot someone. Some asshole at Colombia has stolen a Western I wanted, and I need that Western." DC: 40 Rolled:
D100 => 40
You had hoped that you would talk to clint about the situation, to find out just what was going on and what kind of script it was.
Yet all he asked for was your word that you would help him.
And with that, he managed to get his western script…
Reward: Clint got his script back. And you are confused as to what it is.
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-[X] The Family Time: You need a night out with the family dammit! No more drama, no more work, just you and Carrie and the Kids! Rolled:
D100 => 21
-[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 => 28
You looked at the kids as they had just finished being tucked into bed, and you and Carrie both just watched them snore away as you both sat down and shut the door.
"You know, times like this… really makes me happy that Robin and John aren't here. They would have stayed up for hours." Carrie whispered as you both leaned against each other. "And than we'd have Mary trying to swear."
"Hey, Robin promised that he was going to be on his best behavior." You replied.
"And John?"
"He made no such promises." You both began to giggle at that, and than you sighed. "Do you ever think about what might have happened if we never met?"
Carrie cuddled harder. "No… I just don't want to think about any day where I would be without you, in any life."
"I love you." You whispered.
"I know."
Reward: You and Carrie have a quiet, fulfilling night after the kids are sent to bed.
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-[X] Networking: Well time to start finding out who might actually be interested in meeting you. (Write-in what you want to try and network with)
--[X] Ed Greenwood. You've seen the setting he's created, Carrie has expressed his liking of it, and frankly you think it would be a great chance to have it be released by Talsorian. Speak with Ed and make an offer of $5,000,000 for the Forgotten Realms setting, and offer him an additional $10,000 for him to be a design consultant. Rolled:
D100 => 25
Reroll:
D100 => 1
Reroll:
D100 => 29
The thing was, Ed had another offer that was… even better than yours. Which was impossible, until you saw the name attached to it.
Sid Shineburg.
Fucking Universal. What were they doing!?
Failure.
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--[X] John Brabourne. Also known as John Ulick Knatchbull, 7th Baron Brabourne, has just recently gotten the rights for A Passage to India one of the greatest novels to be written in the 20th century, and all he needs now is financing. Make him an offer for Lucasfilms to Produce the film, offer $30,000,000 and leave him with the freedom to choose Director, casting, etc. Rolled:
D100 => 3
It only took one phone call for you to realize that he was not interested in working with you…
If only for one reason.
"I can't in good conscience make the film that won't be seen as anything more than a Lucasfilm product. And I won't let it be tainted by that. You have made wondrous films, and I will respect that talent, but I feel that any offer I accept will be tainted by that name."
Failure.
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--[X] Gary David Goldberg. From what you've heard he's had this idea for a Sitcom that inverts the roles so far seen on TV, making liberal parents having to deal with conservative children. Sounds like a fun time in your opinion, so why not try and talk with him to see if he's willing to have his idea be done for your new channel. Rolled:
D100 => 91
He didn't say anything more than "Yes." When you asked about the idea.
He found it difficult to find anyone who would have taken it seriously, because he said the TV people didn't find it realistic.
But than again, you were not most people. You just liked the idea of it.
Reward: Goldberg has accepted without anything needed, and all he needs is a budget and time to make his show.
Lucas TV will do that for you.
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--[X] James D. Parriott. A veteran of television who has worked on many iconic series such as Six Million Dollar Man, Wonder Woman, and Incredible Hulk, Parriott is pitching a Sci-fi show about a time traveler and his sidekick from the present traveling across time to major historical events, and making sure history unfolds correctly. Some cool adventure stories combined with a great concept and educational value, you think it could be an awesome show for all audiences and help develop Lucasfilms' Sci-Fi edge on the small screen. Rolled:
D100 => 6
He just said no. He was busy with other projects and was under contract for another year.
Nothing personal, just business.
Failure.