Turn 98 Results (July-August 1982)
[X]Yes: George, good luck. You have now had a blood feud to win. Rolled:
D100 => 74
George filed the claims, and then the suit began.
To say that 20th century was surprising was an understatement. It was as if they didn't expect it. To get caught or… well anything else.
Reward: George begins his rage… and then you are hoping things go well.
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-[X]E.T The Extra-Terrestrial: Steve wants to have a summer that no one will ever forget. So… let's see what he has done! DC: 30 Rolled:
D100 => 29
ET… Well, you were happy that it was released, but you were also surprised.
Seems that it battled something from Fox.
(reward: Continued in ET)
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-[X]What does George Think: George, what do you think about other people working on your baby? DC: 30 Rolled:
D100 => 44
You and George were eating burgers at that in-and-out place he liked so much and you were finally confident enough to ask him. "George, do you want other people to work on Star Wars?"
George was eating his burger. "THAEWA" He then swallowed. "Why? I got my story to tell and I do let other people work on it."
"I'm talking about other people working on it, books, and comics and stuff." You asked. "You know when it's all done."
That made George pause. "If you had asked me two years ago, I would have said no."
That surprised you. "What changed? Was it the merch?"
"No… Bruce, I'm not Mike." He said.
"Alright, then what changed?" You asked.
"Conan." He said. "I read one of Jordan's books and stories that he wrote for the Howard estate and it was awesome. And honestly, it just gave me faith that I can still make sure they follow the rules I give them."
"So you're not going to stop them."
He paused. "Well I have… rules, I'm still coming up with them, but, I hope to."
You nodded then went back to your burgers.
Reward: George is open to it. And he's preparing his rules.
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-[X]Do you wanna start a Blood Feud: Sid has come to your office, to break bread and to talk. Business. DC:??? Rolled:
D100 => 63
Sid sat down across from you and he was as confident as ever. "If you have come to gloat Sid, save it." You said.
"No, I'm not here to gloat, far from it. But I'm just surprised that you let George be the one who pushes the tempo."
"And you think that I should?"
"Far from it, I think it might be good for him, but I think you are after the wrong damn target."
"What do you want Sid?" you demanded.
"I'm telling you that the rest of Hollywood won't like the two golden boys deciding to wage war on another studio right after Warners demise."
"I think it's well warranted given that they tried to steal Star Wars."
Sid's nostrils flared and you felt something move… as he stood up. "I can see why, but I'm hoping that cooler heads will prevail." He then put a letter down on the table.
"What's this?" You asked.
Sid shook his head. "A letter bound for your thief that was to be delivered by courier to him when the job was done."
"Who signed it?" You asked.
Sid smiled. "Read it yourself. Because I know a lot of things Bruce. And I will tell you one thing I know about Murdoch. He's a sexist piece of Australian filth who gives his people a bad name, who really isn't smart enough to plan something like this."
He paused. "And you've made a lot of enemies right now. Some who would really like you to fail."
You looked at the letter and looked at the signature at the bottom. It was encoded, but the code name was clear.
Tora.
Someone had a sense of humor so while it seems that Fox had a man inside who wanted the film.
Was there a conspiracy of multinational corporations trying to stop you…
Or was Sid trying to make you look away?
Reward: You have received more information about everything, and honestly… and importantly… this is going to affect the calculus greatly.
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-[X]George Lucas and the Crazy Camera People: So George what is the- OH MY GOODNESS What the hell are you doing to that camera!? DC: 40 Rolled:
D100 => 23
"Handheld, portable, camera!" George said as he was pointing a camera at you. "And it's very efficient on the battery and storage, and has a battery life of of over 12 hours!" He smiled as the engineering team all waved.
"Digital?"
"Digital." He said. "The problem is, it takes the supercomputer at Pixar to make it all work, and we can't edit it. Yet!" He was so happy that it was working. "And it can only carry five minutes of actual film."
Oh.
"But will it work?" You asked.
"It works. Well, the concept does."
Reward: Another digital camera is made, and this time, it's small, portable, and has a very long battery life.
The problem is, it can't be edited, nor are their computers powerful enough to hold it. And there is a problem. It can only carry five minutes of actual film in its storage system.
It's functionally useless. But since everything works… it can be upgraded and made better.
Eventually.
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-[X]The Aftermath: Sony is about to lose biggly… and you want to watch it all come down. DC:??? Rolled:
D100 => 48
What Was Lost:
D1000 => 91
You wanted to say something, you wanted to know just what the fuck was going through the lawyer's heads.
But Sony's defense was strong enough, but not enough to destroy them, as you had hoped.
After all, the overwhelming evidence that you had was more than enough to make them, the judge was biased.
You think at least.
He did award a massive settlement… but Sony could write that money off in a week.
All it did was make them look bad, trying to steal from an American company's IP.
Reward: Sony lost millions of dollars, and their reputation as a tech giant. But nothing more.
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-[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] Approach Gulf and Western and offer $80 million of the warchest to purchase Sega from them. With the recent computer crash, everyone has given up on video games but you only see this as a opportunity for a true golden age with LucasArts. Once purchased, Sega with its assets and people will be incorporated into LucasArts. Rolled:
D100 => 90
They bought it for less than 40 million… which was a steal, because they were trying to get rid of everything they could, throwing away anything they had in the doomed video game experiment.
Reward: Sega is now part of LucasArts.
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--[X] Approach TSR and offer to buy the company with $45 million of the warchest. You really want Dungeons and Dragons to become a Lucasfilms brand and expanding the potential of RPGs is always a must. Place them as a division of Talsorian. Rolled:
D100 => 75
To think that the chaos made it simple for you to buy them out.
Reward: You bought out Dungeons and dragons. And it was only for 20 million… because you paid off the debts for them too.
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-[X]New Friends: Robin wants to make you and Chris more involved and friendly, besides the working relationship you two have… so… He's… good God Robin what the hell is this! DC:40 Rolled:
D100 => 32
Christoper Reeves… and you were not amused at Robin's antics. "Robin, this is not going to be fun."
"It's a charity for the kids." Robin said. "Besides, I kinda already promised."
Damn you Robin, you beautiful man. But you also like to get a heads up for this. You sighed. "Tell me at least you have the costumes?"
"Got them from Alan this morning, so get the spandex on." He said.
Chris, for his part, laughed at it as he looked at the pure joy Robin was doing for this. "Well, you know Robin, he's always got the best ideas but the worst way for the people he worked with."
You smiled as you finished putting it on, and Chris stood tall, though he seemed less confident than he normally was. "Crap, did the cape get on right? Usually, I have help with this!"
You saw the cape was on the wrong way. "It's on the wrong way." You said.
"Darn it." He said as he struggled to move it. "How come it's so easy for you to get into costume."
A moment with Carrie came to mind, and you smiled. "Practice."
And then you both smiled… and both of you were ready. "Well, how do you want to do this?"
"What we should do, is inspire like always." You said.
"After all, you're Superman."
Chris then laughed. "And you're Batman." It was kind, and it was great.
And at the end of it, you and Chris would yell at Robin… but also become friends.
Reward: so there are always superfiends. And Chris and you understand, far more, that Superman and Batman are inspiring, and that is what you would do.
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-[X]Having a Fun Time with Carrie: You and Carrie are going to go to the beach for a day at the beach... so that means that you and Carrie will have to explain why you are going without the kids. DC: ??? Rolled:
D100 => 13
"And we are without the kids for a reason?" You asked as you parked the car.
"Besides the simple fact that they might get overwhelmed by the other people and we are… well."
"Carrie, are you trying to use your fame and fortune to get whatever you want?" You asked, a smile on your face.
"No." She was lying and it was wonderful. "Well, maybe a little. I want to just sit on the sun, and have fun."
Then you saw the crowd look at the both of you. And some of the women began whispering at each other to gather their courage. "Oh no."
"Good luck Bruce." She said as she took her surfboard off the car and ran towards the water.
Oh, it was on. You took off after her. "Get back here Carrie, you are going to suffer the fan experience just as much as I do today!"
"Nope!" She said as she still was outrunning you with a freaking surfboard under her arms.
HOW!
The view from behind was a nice one, but you preferred to be next to her and stare at her smile.
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As the night fell and the weirdness you both sat on your towels and were just having a wonderful time resting next to each other. "You left me to deal with the fans."
"I did." She smiled as she rested her head on your shoulder. "What are you doing about it?"
A smile rose on your face. "I should be taking you and that board home and preventing you from leaving for a while."
"Oh my most daring and cruel husband, you deprive a woman of her freedom?!" she was trying not to laugh at that. "Am I to be a slave in your household until my torture is up."
"Until I see fit that you have been suitably punished for this misbehavior."
Then you both laughed and she hugged you. "I love you." She said.
"I know."
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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 => 34
Carrie was frowning at the way she was making food for everyone. "I knew you were planning something."
"You left me with the fans while you went to surf, You get to make dinner for me and the kids."
Than Carrie laughed. "My punishment."
"What did mommy do?" Mary asked.
"Oh, she and I just made a deal."
No need to make the kids suffer the romance you two have, they aren't old enough yet to understand. Though you suspected that Mary might be suspicious at what you were doing, getting another nursery ready."
Dinner that night was slightly overcooked, but it was tasty nonetheless.
Sarah showed you her new drawings with crayons.
And Joseph was honestly scaring you with how easily and dexterously he was climbing around the house.
Reward: You and Carrie have a wonderful time.
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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] Jim Henson. Jim has got a new puppet show called Fraggle Rock of a society of different creatures living and working together. Approach and see if you can add it to the LucasTV lineup for next year. Rolled:
D100 => 63
Jim accepted, though he was a little hesitant. After you told him he would have full control…
He accepted.
Reward: Jim begins production of Fraggle Rock of a Society.
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--[X] Eric Lieber. His production company is preparing a new type of Dating Game Show called "Love Connection" and from what you've seen is a very good one. Offer to have it become part of LucasTV's lineup. Rolled:
D100 => 100
And Eric. you gave him a very perfect pitch. "Get it done, and it's on."
And he accepted.
Reward: Eric Lieber begins producing his show.
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-[X] Take a week long family vacation to New York to visit your parents. See the big sights, show the Goslings where you grew up, and have some nice family time with your parents as they've taken so many trips to LA and the least they deserve is a hometown visit. Rolled:
D100 => 95
Dad was sitting at the bar, smiling as he slowly set down the camera. "Sorry bout the mess, but New York cut the power a month ago for some maintenance."
That made you shake your head. "And you didn't go someplace else to call?"
"You were busy," he said as the kids began waddling over to him. Mary though with a little hesitation. "Hey there!"
Mom came out from the kitchen. "Gave everyone the day off and full pay so we could just enjoy this."
You smiled at that as Carrie took your arm and examined the Whale.
It has changed since you sent over your memorabilia. Some costumes from MASH, your license plate from Graffiti, that George gave to you as a gift. And lots of posters for your movies.
And above it all, was a fun portrait, signed by you, of you at the premiere of Star Wars, with every one of the Cast members of Star Wars. The pride and joy of it, signed by every single cast member. The only one in existence, you made sure of it.
"So let's try the Famous Whale Burger." You said to your kids as they began to take a seat, and Dad began to regale stories of his past.
And the rest of the week was full of playing tourists so the kids could see the city you grew up in.
Thankfully, you were able to go to Shakespeare in the Park and it was a wonderful experience.
Reward: You have a nice vacation.
AN: Enjoy.
