Lights... Camera... ACTION!!: A Hollywood Quest

[Duke William of]

The Production Begins:

Negotiation Roll: 53-20=33

Twenty minutes passed before you actually saw Larry again. And he was not happy. Well not as happy as you thought

Larry looked at you with bewilderment at what you just said. 5% to 10%" He stated as he took a moment to think. "That is insanity, even beyond the simple fact that the producers would never allow you to take that much of the final cut."

"Even though I am agreeing to work minimum wage for my contract, I will do my utmost to handle the shooting situation regardless of the situation that may find me." You paused before thinking of the word.

"The very fact you are working minimum wage was the only reason we would think that your offer has merit." He replied. "The producers and the money men, and I believe that such a sacrifice should be compensated."

You nodded. "So what?"

"We have agreed to give you 3%." He replied.

"That's-" you protested, but instead Larry spoke first.

"Kid, you may have my attention, but you are in no position to negotiate with me, or anyone else when it comes to money and what you are worth." He stated. "You are worth minimum wage, and 3% of residuals."

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You looked at Clint and took a sip of water. "You asked for 10%?" He laughed as he took a moment to breathe to think. "Kid not even producers get that much money unless there was some good reason." He smiled. "You have balls."

"Well I decided to work minimum wage for the first few seasons... and I managed to get 3%." You replied.

That made Clint smile. "Well, you have a good idea, because you gave them something in return. That may mean they might not see you as an asshole."

"An Asshole? Clint, you know me, I don't act like an asshole, unlike others I've heard of like Brando." You replied.

"Well, that is the thing, you asked for too much when you have no star power, no name recognition, and are young. The only reason you weren't kicked out was that it seems that they think you are a kid, and they clearly think that you did not know how to negotiate." He stated. "But you impressed them enough to give you something."

"Thanks for the confidence, Clint." You said. "Hopefully I won't feel all burned out when this is over."

"Well just find the little things that make things fun." He stated. "And if you do not wish to work on the show... Well, make sure you get a payday and give it all you got until then."

"I just hope that production doesn't realize I'm underage."

"You didn't tell them your age?" Clint asked.

"They didn't ask." You replied.

"Jesus Christ." Clint facepalmed. "You can get in trouble kid."

"I know, but here is the thing, I'm already graduated from high school, and I am Emancipated from my parents." You stated.

Clint still shook his head. "If they find out, you may be fired."

"Well, then they just don't have to find out." You smiled.

Reward: You get 3% residuals on MASH, but you are working for the minimum wage of SAG for the first few seasons.

You must dedicate 2 actions to MASH every 2 months for its production

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Production began almost three days after you were hired, and things were getting quite strange.

For you, at least. The Producers were very adamant to get production started as quickly as possible.

Due to scheduling, the entire season will be filmed in just under two months. How they were going to do that, you have no clue whatsoever.

Production Actions:

(Choose 2)

[]Meet the Rest of the Cast: You want to meet the people you will be working with for the next few... well however long you are stay the show. DC: 20

[]Meet the Producers: The Moneymen and people in charge are always going to be an influence on you. Perhaps you can have a better second impression. DC: 40

[]Work on your Comedy: This, looking at the first draft of the scripts, is a comedy series. And while you are a good actor, you know you are not good at comedy, even if your timing has gotten better. DC: 40

[]Learn The Set Location: You need to learn the geography of the set, and make sure you won't look like a fool. DC: 10

[]Practice Fire Arms Safety: Since this is a fictional Army Base, you should familiarize yourself with the firearms of the Era. DC: 30/???

[]Work with the Writers: You want to see what the writers cooked up. DC: 0

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Personal Actions:

Choose 3:

[] Do auditions(Movies and TV Shows): You are going to go to some of the casting calls that are in the place that you can find work in. DC: 20(Possibility of only getting a commercial or TV show job, or extra work in a low budget film)

[] Ask Clint if you can act in a movie of his: You know you hate yourself for doing this, but you are going to ask Clint for some help, see if he can give you a role. DC: 40 (Clint may be helping you, but not enough to give you a role in one of his films, or risk his reputation on getting you into a movie without some assurance.)

[] Gophering, and other signs of stuff: You want to try and learn how work behind the camera works, and what better way than being a gopher. DC: 50 (You have no idea what the hell they were doing, and you have no idea either)

[] Take a walk: Dad always said that the best ways to get inspiration are by walking, talking, and being open-minded. So you'll try that. DC: 10 (You are just going for a walk, what could be really said.

[] Register in a theater: There are quite a few theater troops that are looking for some seasonal help for some play's that the regulars could not get to. Perhaps you can work there for a while. DC: 40 (Everyone wants to be famous here in Hollywood.)

[] Go to a bar or something to make jokes: You wanted to try some comedy, perhaps you can try. even with your shit timing. DC: 40 (Your Lack of comedy chops is going to be something that will bite you.)

[] Practice writing: You want to write something, maybe even a script. At least to learn the craft. DC: 20 (You try your hand at screenwriting, and maybe get something that is worth a damn.)

[] Research stuff, see if anything piques your interest: You may have graduated High School as a kid, but you never stopped trying to learn. DC: 15 (Write-in what you want to learn about below)

[] Talk to Clint: You want to ask Clint a few questions, like how he met your father? DC: 0 (You just ask Clint about ancient history)

[] Learn to play an instrument: You want to learn how to play something DC: 80 (You have no idea what the hell you are doing.)

[] Call your parents: You need to call mom and dad, see how they are doing? DC: 10 (You call your parents and see what they are doing)

[]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)

[]The Call of Creation: You want to create something of your own, a story, an idea that maybe, you can shop around to more talented people. DC: ???. Write in what you want to create. Reward: (Your write in idea will be going through the creative process)

[]The Dating Scene: You want to meet someone, and perhaps, get a girlfriend. Maybe you can do that. DC: 15(You go on a blind date)

[]Alison Ashmore Again: Despite the date going through a... rough start, to say the least, you actually enjoyed your time with Alison. You have her number as well, maybe you could ask her out to a second date? DC: 15(You go on another date with Alison)

[]Hire an Agent: You need someone who is entirely capable of negotiating for you. Cost 1000 Dollars per month. DC: ???

[]Renovate your Home: You want to make your home awesome. But that takes money. Cost: Write in amount. DC: ???

[]Take Business Classes: You are lacking in fincancial education. Time to change that. Cost 1000 Dollars per use. DC: 20

 

[Duke William of]

Spoiler: Winning Vote

[x]Plan: So it Begins, and So it Falls to You
-[x]Meet the Rest of the Cast: You want to meet the people you will be working with for the next few... well however long you are stay the show. DC: 20
-[x]Learn The Set Location: You need to learn the geography of the set, and make sure you won't look like a fool. DC: 10
-[x]The Call of Creation: You want to create something of your own, a story, an idea that maybe, you can shop around to more talented people. DC: ???. Write in what you want to create. Reward: (Your write in idea will be going through the creative process)
--[x]You want to work on that idea you had since Hong Kong, the Story of a criminal assassin, who is in a world by his own desire. He will be tested, spiritually, physically, and mentally in his quest to not only become a member of the So-Called High Table. You want to see it started at least. Just so you aren't bored.
-[x] Go to a bar or something to make jokes: You wanted to try some comedy, perhaps you can try. even with your shit timing. DC: 40 (Your Lack of comedy chops is going to be something that will bite you.)
- [x] Call your parents: You need to call mom and dad, see how they are doing? DC: 10 (You call your parents and see what they are doing)

-[x]Meet the Rest of the Cast: You want to meet the people you will be working with for the next few... well however long you are stay the show. DC: 20 Rolled: 58

It was not the best meeting at the first script read, and you most certainly not expected it. There were so many older faces looking at the fresh-faced kid that was clearly intimidated by everyone that seemed to be glaring at you.

So much so that you slipped well into a Dublin accent, to try and think of ways to introduce yourself. In fact, it made everyone think you were going to be just a UN peacekeeper character. Someone to fill in the background and otherwise make things look neat and organized.

Then the producers told you about the role you had. And a few of the other actors reacted... strongly.

"A Kid is playing this part?" Wayne Rogers, who you learned was going to play Trapper, spoke, disdain in his voice as he seemed to lean away, and look at the producers with eyes. "What about Gary, he was tapped to play it?" He asked.

Larry came to your defense. "Mr. Burghoff had scheduling conflicts that meant he was unable to commit to this show Mr. Rogers?"

"And you brought on a kid instead?" He asked.

You smiled. "Well I impressed Larry and he thought I fit." You replied.

That made Alan Alda, the man playing Hawkeye, nod, in your defense, and look at Wayne. "Well, things change in this business, and everyone has things they need to do, contract or not. And the kid may look young, but I think he might be good. He read his lines well and the Irish accent is a nice touch."

You found yourself smiling. "Just wait till he's on camera, and then we'll see how good he is."

Loretta had shaken your hand earlier, but she was decidedly neutral. "Well, it would be nice if we could all get along on set before we decide to quit."

Well, that was that.

The Cast members you would be finding yourself with would be well enough.

Though Wayne does not like you. At all, and seems to think you are just a dumb kid that somehow got the role due to blind luck and nepotism.

Reward: Most of the Cast is indifferent to you, though Alan seems to like you well enough and Loretta at least thinks you have talent.

Wayne however, seems to hate your ever-living guts, not only for being a kid but also for the clear enmity that seems to have... perpetrated from your hiring. As he believes, at least, that you got Gary fired when it was not the case.

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-[x]Learn The Set Location: You need to learn the geography of the set, and make sure you won't look like a fool. DC: 10 Rolled: 68

You looked at the rolling hills and the mountains of the camp that would serve as the 4077's home for the next... however long the show was going to last, and you could see that without question, it was a thing of beauty.

It also had plenty of places to hike around and that meant you could actually work out here when you were not needed on set.

And that... that was godly.

Along with many benefits, you knew that it was also a fire zone from hell. The rolling hills had enough kindling in them that if there were not consistent, controlled burns all over the entire area, the entire set and possibly people could go up in smoke. Literally, as it could only take a few minutes before a fire was sighted to reach the area.

Whoever placed this camp had only a setting and ideas in mind. Not safety or fire prevention.

Reward: You have surveyed the camp, and while it is perfect for filming... you also know that it has real and legitimate dangers of a wildfire that could hurt or kill people.

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-[x]The Call of Creation: You want to create something of your own, a story, an idea that maybe, you can shop around to more talented people. DC: ???. Write in what you want to create. Reward: (Your write in idea will be going through the creative process)
--[x]You want to work on that idea you had since Hong Kong, the Story of a criminal assassin, who is in a world by his own desire. He will be tested, spiritually, physically, and mentally in his quest to not only become a member of the So-Called High Table. You want to see it started at least. Just so you aren't bored. Rolled: 9

You lost interest in the idea. Frankly, you thought it would be better as an old west story. But when you tried to write, it was... Well frankly, you didn't want to write it. it was just so much work that you did not think anything was going to be alright...

You were afraid. You were tired. And in the end, I was self-conscious. You were afraid that what you decided to go for wasn't good enough. And in the end, you really just wanted to focus on MASH.

Result: Failure.

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-[x] Go to a bar or something to make jokes: You wanted to try some comedy, perhaps you can try. even with your shit timing. DC: 40 (Your Lack of comedy chops is going to be something that will bite you.) Rolled: 27

To say that your comedy chops were a one-note... was kinda obvious.

You were back to being timid on the mic, and your jokes fell flat.

Failure:

For the next turn, suffer a -10 to comedy roles.

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- [x] Call your parents: You need to call mom and dad, see how they are doing? DC: 10 (You call your parents and see what they are doing) Rolled: 40

Dad was the one who answered the phone. "Hey kid, heard from Clint you moved out?"

"Yeah, dad, I did." You stated as you looked at the clock. "I got another job, some TV show that's set in Korea. And I'm playing the clerk. But it's a big role."

"Good. don't waste, and leave everything you have on the film, and then you'll be good."

"Uh, Dad. I have a question?"

"Ask it kid, and be quick, I'm not getting any younger." He laughed over the phone.

"How did you meet Clint?" You asked.

"I told you, on Raw Hide, I was an extra back then, trying to get a role, and it never worked out." He replied.

"Fine, I won't get anything from you dad, but what about trying to get ahead?"

That made your father laugh. "Sell your soul to the devil, and never look back." That made your body shiver.

"Dad." You groaned.

"Fine... just make friends with some powerful people. Make sure you keep things good... and in the end, make sure you don't lose yourself in this world. I barely got out, so don't stay if you can't handle it."

You nodded. "Thanks, dad."

"Good luck kid."

Reward: You talked to your dad.

+5 to audition rolls for the next turn.

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A/N:

At least you didn't completely crash. Magoose Dice are coming up next turn, becuase Magoose wants to either watch the world burn or turn it into bloody utopia.

 

[Duke William of]

You looked in the mirror and were surprised at what you saw. "Damn. Looking a bit good. You're gonna be a start, Bruce. This is just the first step."

A moment later you felt your stomach grumble, and then you went over to the kitchen, then to the fridge. In it was the assortment of fruits and vegetables... as well as the thing you were extremely happy to get.

A Burger, but not just any burger, it was a double-decker burger, with cheese, bacon, onion rings, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and of course, barbeque sauce. The man who made it was a street vendor that lived nearby, and he decided that you had money to offer. There is also a very special sauce that you did not know what it was.

But it was very good. Something that you wished he would share with you, so that you could make it yourself.

But soon the new day would be upon you.

And while burgers were good, you needed to be better.

Production Actions:

(Choose 2)

[]Alan and Comedy: You look at Alan and see how he did his scenes, and you realized something... He was effortless. Perhaps he can help you with this... effort that you now find yourself in. DC: 40

[]Wayne's Worries, and Other Signs of Anger: You want to know why the hell Wayne hates you. Not his blustering, not his bloviating. You want the truth. DC:60

[]Meet the Producers: The Moneymen and people in charge are always going to be an influence on you. Perhaps you can have a better second impression. DC: 40

[]Work on your Comedy: This, looking at the first draft of the scripts, is a comedy series. And while you are a good actor, you know you are not good at comedy, even if your timing has gotten better. DC: 40

[]Practice Fire Arms Safety: Since this is a fictional Army Base, you should familiarize yourself with the firearms of the Era. DC: 30/???

[]Work with the Writers: You want to see what the writers cooked up. DC: 0

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Personal Actions:

Choose 3:

[] Do auditions(Movies and TV Shows): You are going to go to some of the casting calls that are in the place that you can find work in. DC: 20(Possibility of only getting a commercial or TV show job, or extra work in a low budget film)

[]Workout: A Healthy Mind and a Healthy Body are Key to having a good life, and you have been slacking as of late. Time to hit the workout and discipline, and perhaps, see things differently. DC: 30 Reward: You work out and feel better.

[] Ask Clint if you can act in a movie of his: You know you hate yourself for doing this, but you are going to ask Clint for some help, see if he can give you a role. DC: 40 (Clint may be helping you, but not enough to give you a role in one of his films, or risk his reputation on getting you into a movie without some assurance.)

[] Gophering, and other signs of stuff: You want to try and learn how work behind the camera works, and what better way than being a gopher. DC: 50 (You have no idea what the hell they were doing, and you have no idea either)

[] Take a walk: Dad always said that the best ways to get inspiration are by walking, talking, and being open-minded. So you'll try that. DC: 10 (You are just going for a walk, what could be really said?)

[] Register in a theater: There are quite a few theater troops that are looking for some seasonal help for some play's that the regulars could not get to. Perhaps you can work there for a while. DC: 40 (Everyone wants to be famous here in Hollywood.)

[] Go to a bar or something to make jokes: You wanted to try some comedy, perhaps you can try. even with your shit timing. DC: 40 (Your Lack of comedy chops is going to be something that will bite you.)

[] Practice writing: You want to write something, maybe even a script. At least to learn the craft. DC: 20 (You try your hand at screenwriting, and maybe get something that is worth a damn.)

[] Research stuff, see if anything piques your interest: You may have graduated High School as a kid, but you never stopped trying to learn. DC: 15 (Write-in what you want to learn about below)

[] Talk to Clint: You want to ask Clint a few questions, like how he met your father? DC: 0 (You just ask Clint about ancient history)

[] Learn to play an instrument: You want to learn how to play something DC: 80 (You have no idea what the hell you are doing.)

[] Call your parents: You need to call mom and dad, and see how they are doing. DC: 10 (You call your parents and see what they are doing)

[]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)

[]The Call of Creation: You want to create something of your own, a story, an idea that maybe, you can shop around to more talented people. DC: ???. Write in what you want to create. Reward: (Your write in idea will be going through the creative process)

[]The Dating Scene: You want to meet someone, and perhaps, get a girlfriend. Maybe you can do that. DC: 15(You go on a blind date)

[]Alison Ashmore Again: Despite the date going through a... rough start, to say the least, you actually enjoyed your time with Alison. You have her number as well, maybe you could ask her out on a second date? DC: 15(You go on another date with Alison)

[]Hire an Agent: You need someone who is entirely capable of negotiating for you. Cost 1000 Dollars per month. DC: ???

[]Renovate your Home: You want to make your home awesome. But that takes money. Cost: Write in amount. DC: ???

[]Take Business Classes: You are lacking in fincancial education. Time to change that. Cost 1000 Dollars per use. DC: 20

A/N:

Magoose Dice will be in effect for this turn. Be very afraid.

 

[Duke William of]

-[X] Alan and Comedy: You look at Alan and see how he did his scenes, and you realized something... He was effortless. Perhaps he can help you with this... effort that you now find yourself in. DC: 40 Rolled:

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When you sat down, Alan realized what was going on with you. "Something tells me that you didn't like those first takes?"

You looked up and sighed. "Yeah. They were just… terrible. It was not funny at all. Every line fell flat, and I didn't do anything well."

Alan took a moment to take a deep breath, and he shook his head. "Well I can't tell you what to do, but I can give you something that might make your delivery better."

You looked at Alan with a raised eyebrow. "You'd help?"

"Kid, I've been in your shoes a while ago, back when I first started, and I thought I was no good too, though, not nearly as moppy as you are doing now. I didn't have the confidence. Arrogance perhaps, but not the confidence."

You frowned. "Now your sounding like my friend, he's really good at telling people what they want to hear. Even when they don't want to."

Alan took a moment to think. "Well, you have a problem of acting the jokes and trying to play the straight man. Don't. Your not that part. What you have to do, besides trying to relax."

"Relax?" You asked, yawning.

"Yeah, relax a little. This is supposed to be fun, everyone will come on and expert fun. So have it." He smiled.

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It got better. Much better after that.

It was fun, to have fun.

Mostly because you started to do some small, insignificant, but funny pranks on everyone.

Alan mostly, but the set atmosphere relaxed significantly.

Reward: Alan gave some advice, and helped you relax on set as you prepared for the shoot.

It made your comedy better significantly.

+10 to the rolls of SP. +10 to Alan/Bruce Chemistry.

Set hostilities will be less of a problem, at least for now, as everyone on set realized you were actually a kid with his first real role.

Even Wayne felt a little bad about his poor attitude. Just a little though, he's still very much angry at you for taking over for Radar.

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-[X] Meet the Producers: The Moneymen and people in charge are always going to be an influence on you. Perhaps you can have a better second impression. DC: 40 Rolled:

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You looked at Larry, and then at the other suits who were from CBS. The suits were not pleased to meet you. In fact the only one happy to see you were Larry himself.

And at this very moment, he was like a knight in shining armor, defending you. "You went behind our back Larry, bringing in this kid." One of the suits said. He was a regular office drone that seemed more interested in money, than art.

Larry himself was calm and collected. "Perhaps. But that is not the point. I did in fact go behind the back of the board, and the suits, because Gary left the production early, and I needed to scramble." He then pointed to you. "He's been a blessing on set."

"In what ways?" another suit asked.

"Well, for one thing, he's quiet, professional, and doesn't complain," Larry said. "Every time he's on screen, I can feel he is trying his best in every single shot, and is clearly someone who has talent."

"Talent?" the suit asked. "I'm sorry sir, but the other producer's questions if you made the right choice."

"I made the right choice, so shut up, and let him work." Larry said as you sunk into a chair, fear in your legs.

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He showed them an unedited episode a few hours later.

And the producers shut up and wondered how the hell they missed you.

Reward: Larry went to bat for you, and the producers realized something as they saw your work, and they saw one thing.

They had a star on their hands, and they would do everything to keep you happy and on the show.

They also knew that the show was going to be a hit.

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-[X] Workout: A Healthy Mind and a Healthy Body are Key to having a good life, and you have been slacking as of late. Time to hit the workout and discipline, and perhaps, see things differently. DC: 30 Reward: You work out and feel better. Rolled:

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It all started with a simple workout scheme that Bruce gave you. He had instructed a very hard workout regime of cardio, strength training, and then, of course, martial arts.

You ran ten miles every day when you were not working and three when you were, and that was when you were lucky to not shoot as many scenes.

The strength workout was far more intensive and easier to do on set. 200 push-ups, 200 sit-ups, 200 bicep curls (using a few books in each hand), 20 pull-ups (using one of the metal fixtures that were bolted into the floor)

Everyone on set wondered what the hell you were doing but accepted the insanity that you were a freak, doing things that they accepted was just how you had fun.

However, there was a problem. A very peculiar one.

While Bruce was not exactly around to help you learn more traditional martial arts, you found yourself in a very peculiar situation to learn.

A boxing gym. And then you started to train. A few of the amateurs that were there were giving you pointers, and then… a coach showed up and wondered what the hell you were doing.

And then you talked. He said that you moved well, and after a few minutes, he was downright ready to train you for a professional debut.

You respectfully told him you would think about it, because you had to work.

Reward: Martial Arts Learned: Boxing

You are becoming far more muscular and toned, something that will be noticed on camera.

There are magazines that want to use you as a Male Model because a muscular teenager with a handsome face sells.

And a boxing Coach wants you to train you to become a professional boxer.

New Actons Available.

The Athletic trait upgrades. (+20 to choreography rolls. -10 to all injury roll)

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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] George Lucas, write him a letter expressing how much you enjoy his recent work on THX 1138 and how thrilled you will be to do future work with him, actually you had an idea you think he would like, a Flash Gordon adaptaion Rolled:

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Dear Mr. Lucas,

Apologize in advance if this letter sounds, pretentious, but I have a great love of cinema, and THX is one of the most fantastic works of Sci-Fi I have seen in my short time here on this earth. I feel that people, soon, will appreciate the artistry that was on display here, but there was so much more that will be lost.

But I am getting off on myself and saying nothing in return, My name is Bruce O'Brian, and I'm an actor. It's a strange thing to say, but after a few weeks, it really is something that I am proud of. I really like your work, and I will try my best to keep my wish brief.

I want to work with you in the future. I truly believe that you are more talented than any other of the hack directors I have worked with, both here in America, and in Hong Kong, when it comes to the language of cinema.

I also think you are perhaps the only person who can see a dream of mine come true. I want to star in a Flash Gordon adaptation. It seems in the wayside of history, and other places

And that is something I believe will serve better than anything. If ever you need help, just give me a call, or come visit. I left my address on the letters Envelope.

Thank you for your time. And I hope that you continue to make films George. You have talent.

Bruce.​

A Letter of thanks came a few days later. With his hope to keep in touch, and work on getting the rights for Flash Gordon.

Reward: George Lucas has been met (informally), and you are in correspondence.

He has also told you about a friend of his, Steve Spielberg, but that is it.

He hopes that you will both get to work together soon.

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-[X] Hire an Agent: You need someone who is entirely capable of negotiating for you. Cost 1000 Dollars per month. DC: ?? Rolled:

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So… You may have made some waves, as every talent agency in Hollywood wanted to sign you.

So you went to Creative Artists Agency, a new start-up in the business, and they were insanely lucky to have your business.

And it turned out, it was for the best, as they had the eye and ear of every producer and studio in Hollywood.

And with your name on it, you would see yourself getting a lot more film roles.

Reward: You are now being represented by the Creative Artists Agency, in LA.

New Action Available.

+5 to getting a film role.

A/N: You all thought it was bad news, but it was I DIO-

Jokes aside, it was funny seeing you guys panicking over nat 1s when almost every roll was above 90.

 

[Duke William of]

On Set, With Cameras Rolling:

You took a moment to breathe in and breathe out, as you looked at the script and silently whispered it as the days went towards the first days of Shooting of MASH season one. It was a little nerve-wracking, being alone on set, with strangers. Sure you were slowly getting to know everyone working on set, Alan, Loretta, and the producers and Writers.

Unfortunately, Wayne was still adamant about making life difficult, when he was not comparing you, unfavorably to Burgoff's performance, or the potential performance he could have given as the Company Clerk from the Midwest.

In fact, it was really getting annoying. Every day having to hear about the failures of the scenes in rehearsal, your failures from Wayne, while everyone else seemed to get a pass.

The Producers seemed to like it, because it made some of the comedy even funnier, as your frustration on the take, and anger, blended in, and made things almost hilarious.

But that was show biz. You didn't get to choose your co-workers. And sometimes, things would not be okay.

Production Actions:

(Choose 2)

[]The Company Clerk of Larry Linville: The Veteran TV Actor is someone you know precious little about. He thinks that dimensions of the Charecter he played fit well into a comedy. Maybe a pep talk might work? DC: 30

[]The Ego of McLean Stevenson: He's not very… happy. He has joined Wayne in making your life hell on set, but for a different reason. He's a primadonna like Brando, and wanted to be treated like a star. Perhaps something could be said to bring his head down. And he does not like you being so well-liked by the producers. DC 60

[]The Best of Times, and the Swift of Times: Loretta is one of the people who just work with you, and you were quiet and happy that she was not joining the others in hazing you on set. In fact, she was clearly distressed at some of the signs that others were taking things to far. Especially to a young man. DC: 40

[]Wayne's Worries, and Other Signs of Anger: You want to know why the hell Wayne hates you. Not his blustering, not his bloviating. You want the truth. DC:60

[]Work on your Comedy: This, looking at the first draft of the scripts, is a comedy series. And while you are a good actor, you know you are not good at comedy, even if your timing has gotten better. DC: 40

[]Practice Fire Arms Safety: Since this is a fictional Army Base, you should familiarize yourself with the firearms of the Era. DC: 30/???

[]Work with the Writers: You want to see what the writers cooked up. DC: 0

[]Ask to direct an Episode: You have no experience, practically or otherwise, to direct an episode. But what you have is the ability of an actors perspective. That will be something that will be amazing to show off. DC: 70

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Personal Actions:

Choose 3:

[] Do auditions(Movies and TV Shows): You are going to go to some of the casting calls that are in the place that you can find work in. DC: 20(Possibility of only getting a commercial or TV show job, or extra work in a low budget film)

[]Boxing and Other Signs of Anger: You signed up for an amateur boxing tournament. You are angry and frustrated from the set, and you want to hit something. DC: 20/40/50

[]Control and Other Signs of Power: Bruce came back from Asia, and he realizes you are under a lot of pressure on set. So he set out to try something new. He wants you to join him in meditation. DC: 25

[]Modeling (High Fashion): So you got a call from a photographer in LA, some no name. But that no name works for Gucci. And he wants you on their next lineup of products. And he needs you to model for him. Which is great… one problem, you have no idea what the hell you are doing. DC: 60

[]Modeling (Advertisements): Thankfully another Call Came in, one from an ad firm. They need you to have some pictures taken so that they are used for saner things. Like selling cars, or ice cream. DC: 40

[]George Lucas and His Quest for Film: George is trying to get the rights to Flash Gordon. Perhaps you can assist him with a little bit of your winning smile. DC:???

[]Workout: A Healthy Mind and a Healthy Body are Key to having a good life, and you have been slacking as of late. Time to hit the workout and discipline, and perhaps, see things differently. DC: 30 Reward: You work out and feel better.

[] Ask Clint if you can act in a movie of his: You know you hate yourself for doing this, but you are going to ask Clint for some help, see if he can give you a role. DC: 40 (Clint may be helping you, but not enough to give you a role in one of his films, or risk his reputation on getting you into a movie without some assurance.)

[] Gophering, and other signs of stuff: You want to try and learn how work behind the camera works, and what better way than being a gopher. DC: 50 (You have no idea what the hell they were doing, and you have no idea either)

[] Take a walk: Dad always said that the best ways to get inspiration are by walking, talking, and being open-minded. So you'll try that. DC: 10 (You are just going for a walk, what could be really said?)

[] Register in a theater: There are quite a few theater troops that are looking for some seasonal help for some play's that the regulars could not get to. Perhaps you can work there for a while. DC: 40 (Everyone wants to be famous here in Hollywood.)

[] Go to a bar or something to make jokes: You wanted to try some comedy, perhaps you can try. even with your shit timing. DC: 40 (Your Lack of comedy chops is going to be something that will bite you.)

[] Practice writing: You want to write something, maybe even a script. At least to learn the craft. DC: 20 (You try your hand at screenwriting, and maybe get something that is worth a damn.)

[] Research stuff, see if anything piques your interest: You may have graduated High School as a kid, but you never stopped trying to learn. DC: 15 (Write-in what you want to learn about below)

[] Talk to Clint: You want to ask Clint a few questions, like how he met your father? DC: 0 (You just ask Clint about ancient history)

[] Learn to play an instrument: You want to learn how to play something DC: 80 (You have no idea what the hell you are doing.)

[] Call your parents: You need to call mom and dad, and see how they are doing. DC: 10 (You call your parents and see what they are doing)

[]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)

[]The Call of Creation: You want to create something of your own, a story, an idea that maybe, you can shop around to more talented people. DC: ???. Write in what you want to create. Reward: (Your write in idea will be going through the creative process)

[]The Dating Scene: You want to meet someone, and perhaps, get a girlfriend. Maybe you can do that. DC: 15(You go on a blind date)

[]Alison Ashmore Again: Despite the date going through a... rough start, to say the least, you actually enjoyed your time with Alison. You have her number as well, maybe you could ask her out on a second date? DC: 15(You go on another date with Alison)

[]Renovate your Home: You want to make your home awesome. But that takes money. Cost: Write in amount. DC: ???

[]Take Business Classes: You are lacking in fincancial education. Time to change that. Cost 1000 Dollars per use. DC: 20

A/N:

A thirty minute moratorium should be long enough for you all to make sure you made the right decisions.

Also, I'm gonna be leaving for a few days this week, so the quest will go on a small hiatus while I'm away. Just wanted to announce that.

 

[Duke William of]

The quest is going on a short hiatus for now, since I'm leaving for a few days to a place with no internet.

So, if there are no updates until next week, don't worry, quest is not dead.

See you all in a week!

 

[Duke William of]

-[X] Wayne's Worries, and Other Signs of Anger: You want to know why the hell Wayne hates you. Not his blustering, not his bloviating. You want the truth. DC:60 Rolled: 11

To say that there was hostility on set... was an understatement.

It was not good. Not good at all, and your attempts to make things better by being a better person and just trying to get Wayne's entire attitude under threat is something that could not really...

It boiled over into something that you couldn't rightfully explain.

But he decided to make your life hell.

He didn't do well on his takes, wasting time, or otherwise wishing for you to remain silent when he spoke, even when you had comedic lines that would have been hilarious.

But it didn't work.

All it did was make him angrier.

You were lucky he didn't try to get physical, probably because he knew you would kick his ass. He wasn't stupid, he saw how you looked, and what you did when the day was over. the insanity you put yourself through, the miles you ran without getting tired.

But it was tireing.

Exhausting even.

Reward:

-5 to SP for the coming season production. Same for Wayne Rogers.

-15 to Chemistry between trapper and you.

Production Problems increased by +10.

Wayne has made it his mission to make your life hell on set, and is going to do everything in his power to get you fired.

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-[x]Practice Fire Arms Safety: Since this is a fictional Army Base, you should familiarize yourself with the firearms of the Era. DC: 30/??? Rolled: 97

It started with a talk with one of the Korean vets that were playing as an extra, an older man who had actually been part of the Army for years before being medically discharged for injuries in the war. Ligaments in his leg were screwed up.

But he had been an Armorers apprentice, and he decided to teach you the ins and outs of firearms safety.

You agreed and allowed yourself to suffer a three-hour pistols and rifles course with a man you then learned was a Ranger.

And after that lesson, you actually wanted to use a firearm.

And the range near the set was open. It was quite simple. on Sunday, after the last take, and everyone left early that day for Mass, you went over to the shooting range that was set up.

Quickly you did drills that were meant for Army Rangers, as you took to firing the weapons, from the M1-Garands, Colts, and even the new Semi-Auto rifle of the AR-15, a similar weapon to the M-16.

After less than two weeks, you went through a drill designed for recruits at Basic training.

You took apart your weapons and then put them back together. Then you went to the range to shoot at targets, though a little different, seeing as you went through what he called "Fire and maneuver" Where you had to move from cover to cover before shooting at targets and had to make sure not to hit the wrong one.

You passed with flying colors. with a very respectable 225 out of 250.

And it was euphoric.

Reward:

Gain Trait: Fire Arms Expert: You have been trained in the handling and care of firearms. It was an incredible feat of athleticism, and of training from you. (+10 to choreography rolls in any role that features guns. -10 to to production accidents when you are on set, as you can help and not screw around)

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-[X] Control and Other Signs of Power: Bruce came back from Asia, and he realizes you are under a lot of pressure on set. So he set out to try something new. He wants you to join him in meditation. DC: 25 Rolled: 39

"Your mind is clouded," Bruce said as you were sitting near the pool. "Focus your mind, and let it flow."

"Really hard when your talking Bruce?" You growled.

Bruce was showing you all the patience in the world. He knew precisely what he was saying, yet every moment you tried, it was something that was frustrating. After all, what the hell did he mean by clearing your mind. You were angry. You wanted to punch things, and that-

Was tiring as all hell.

Sure it was fun to be angry, but sometimes it was just exhausting.

Bruce noticed. "Ahh, you think that the frustration on set will cause you to suffer, and to make things worse for you and the potential career that you wish to have."

Damn he was good. "But how-"

"Rumors travel fast in this town, especially on a TV set where everyone thinks you might be up and coming?" He smiled at that answer. "And where the drama is just as compelling as the Comedy is funny."

You frowned. "How... Dammit Bruce, how can I-"

"Let me tell you something." He handed over a glass of water. You stared at it bug eyed for a moment.

"Bruce, I am very hydrated right now."

"The cup is a metaphor... and listen closely. You are the cup, you are rigid, and filled with something that is not entierly what you want. But you look at water, and you see a liquid that changes its shape. Freezes, boils, condenses in the senarios that it will wish..."

He smiled. "Do not be the cup. Empty your mind. Become shapeless, formless, as the water in the cup. Put water into the cup, it becomes the cup, put water into the ground, it becomes the ground... put water in you, it becomes you."

"Be water, my friend."

You raised an eyebrow. "Are you trying to practice a speech on me?"

Bruce laughed. "Yes, I have an interview I'm practicing for, and Linda doesn't want me to do it in front of the kids."

"Great."

Reward: You try your best to understand Bruce's philosophy. And you think you understand.

DC Cost decreased on cast member meetings.

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-[x]Workout: A Healthy Mind and a Healthy Body are Key to having a good life, and you have been slacking as of late. Time to hit the workout and discipline, and perhaps, see things differently. DC: 30 Reward: You work out and feel better. Rolled: 11

You didn't really have a chance to work out because of how the production was.

It was quite confusing and stressful.

Failure.

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[X] Take Business Classes: You are lacking in financial education. Time to change that. Cost 1000 Dollars per use. DC: 20 Rolled: 97

...

Well, that was easy.

You managed to find a loophole to avoid paying anything in taxes.

Of course, you still had to pay income, and certain state taxes, but not nearly the 70% that you seemed to be doing previously...

And then, you saw the investments... you looked at all the money you were just wasting sitting around.

So much was being lost sitting in the bank. They say Greed kills.

But they have never seen Money work while you sleep.

And you can safely do that.

Reward:

New Actions Unlocked.

You are paying significantly less in taxes due to loopholes found in the tax code. Legal loopholes that could be fixed but would not.

You can now do others taxes. And help people out with their taxes like an accountent.

A/N:

HEEYYY BOOYYYSSS!!!

IIII'MMMM BBAACCCKKKK!!!!

 

[Duke William of]

Season 1 Quality Rolls:

Script Quality:
Episode 1-5: D100 => 61

Do describe the first batch of episodes, you could only describe it as mediocre... with glimpses of Brilliance. That meant that for every scene that was bad, there was at least one scene that had glimmers of hope for this wonderfully funny show.

And the Writers did not have the freedom that you thought they would have.

Episodes 6-13: D100 => 2

You didn't have a script for these episodes. At least not completed scripts.

You had ideas where you had to improvise the entire episode. Hell Episode 13 only had a single sentence of an idea. "The Crew Getting told that supplies were delayed, and have to make do with what they have."

Turns out, half the writers that worked on the show were completely told to work on other projects, as the network needed to crank out a few more episodes later in the year.

And dear god, it put the remaining producers on suicide watch, as they battled the suits for every scrap they could get their hands on as they were left out to dry.

Episodes 14-24: D100 => 79

On the bright side, the writers that were remaining on the project finally saw the absurdity that could bleed into the entire script process.

And they must have been on something fierce. insanely good pacing, tight dialogue, and even compelling drama in between the laughs and tears.

They outdid themselves.

Alan Ada SP:
Episode 1-5: D100 + 10 => 103

And Alan showed himself as the greatest actor you worked with, as he effortlessly made these mediocre scripts that he had, and knocked them out of the park.

He was completely in control of every scene that he had, and there was plenty and they had to do so many takes because everyone couldn't stop laughing.

Episodes 6-13: D100 + 10 => 71
Episodes 14-24: D100 + 10 => 61

However, he seemed to lose his touch, or rather the scripts involving his character were not as strong (Or nonexistent in the middle episodes), as many of the scenes he did in the later episodes were very... well not as funny.

He was still a knock-out laugh, but not to the point where entire takes were ruined by laughter.

Even on the disastrous middle episodes where the entire show had no screenwriters to speak of, his natural charisma of Alan carried over, and his jokes, while on the top and completely improvised were sure enough to keep the entire thing moving.

Loretta Jane Swit SP:
Episode 1-5: D100 => 92

To say that a poor script could stop Loretta was like saying that she needed anything. She took what little she had, and it blossomed into hilarious zingers, powerful characters and of course, laughter. She made Alan seem like a second fiddle in some of those scenes they were in, and-

Well, the tension of romance, or at very least mutual attraction was there.

Episodes 6-13: D100 => 9
But for as good an actor that she was, nothing could help he with such a terrible chaos of the scripting fiasco of the middle episodes.

Her lines fell flat, and she seemed confused and befuddled, unable to really keep up with the improvisation finznza as everyone else did.

She was just there, being pretty, and she hated the stress and struggle that was occurring.

Episodes 14-24: D100 => 74

And then she came back with a rousing second half.

The scripts were very good, and she had plenty of time to gain some much-needed confidence back when she looked at the whole body of work, and it showed.

Even then, she was unsatisfied with the whole entire process and knew she was going to raise hell at the people that just abandoned the show.

Wayne Rogers SP:
Episode 1-5: D100 - 10 => 69
Wayne showed that he was fantastic in the roll, a more comedic, though gruffer character than Hawkeye.

And frankly, the entire crew was very impressed with his medical speech after the first episode.

Inspired, although a little gruesome of the details he went into when stitching up a boy that would clearly not make it. He was angry, upset, and raging at the futility of the situation that he was in.

Episodes 6-13: D100 - 10 => 27
A shame such a strong performance came with mediocrity.

He was just so lifeless, and the script and improvisation didn't help at all.

And of course, there was the elephant in the room. You.

He seemed to not wish to be with you any longer than he had to.

Episodes 14-24: D100 - 10 => 88
But that was in the past, as everyone had a script they could work with, he showed just how well he could carry a show.

in fact, he outshone Alan and did so well. Especially in his scenes with you, where he wanted to outdo you at every turn.

William Christopher SP:
Episode 1-5: D100 => 67
William had to deal with being more into the background in those first episodes, and his actions in them were rather minor, all things considering it was not what was needed.

Episodes 6-13: D100 => 97
Episodes 14-24: D100 => 96
Then in the disaster script episodes (as it was now being called by the crew), he showed just how funny he could be. He was just constantly coming up with everything that was funny for them, and his character on the show just exploded with laughs and funny lines.

And he really did act like a good shepherd to his flock. There were a few on set, even you, who asked if he had been a brother of the cloth, with his many introspection and lines from the book.

He nodded and said no.

He just realized that that was what people needed. Hope and meaning in the world, so he would do his best to show it.

McLean Stevenson SP:
Episode 1-5: D100 => 87

Stevenson was very strong at the season's beginning, capturing a career officer and a man who had gone to war before who was very personally tired of getting several civilian doctors who wanted nothing more than to screw around and to show him little respect.

It was hilarious letting the man show his anger at the crew. Or rather the suits who were leaving the show out to die.

Episodes 6-13: D100 => 51
Episodes 14-24: D100 => 1
But it seems that even he had his limits.

He quit before the 15th episode.

He said that this set was cursed.

Larry Linville SP:
Episode 1-5: D100 => 82
Episodes 6-13: D100 => 82
Larry seemed to be the only sane man, professional, and happy that everything was going well.

Even the scriptless episodes showed he was a quick-thinking, happy, and funny man, despite the chaos.

Episodes 14-24: D100 => 25

But even he struggled greatly with the final episodes, with Mclean leaving and many of the scenes being rewritten and many of the long sleepless nights on set trying to get scenes just right, without any rehearsal.

In fact on the last day of the shoot, he fell asleep on set due to the arduous seven-day shooting schedule that you embarked on just so you could all avoid getting fired for going over budget, and someone had to take him home.

Bruce "The Goose: O'Brien:
Episode 1-5: D100 - 5 => 93
Controlled chaos and fun. That was what you thought of when you took this part. You were chaotic, quick with wit, words, and fists on every turn, keeping order.

Then came the fun part. You came up with increasingly ingenious pranks that no one could think of, and also come up with, as well as made on an army base in Korea.

There was so much that you did, that it was quickly becoming apparent that everyone thought you were an actual soldier.

Or at least had training.

Which you had. the fact more people didn't pay attention to your off-set antics was both sad and encouraging.

Sad because everyone seemed to ignore you

encouraging because no one cared. and you could surprise them.

Episodes 6-13: D100 - 5 => 92
And once the scripts became nothing but a memory, you showed just how talented you are.

You allowed yourself to have not only key moments of comedy but also of drama. The ammo dump explosion that occurred (an accident on set when a fire went off because one of the set crew was smoking and a stray ember set it alight.) was a stroke of genius, and while you had seen confidence and good...

Well, things like that showed how young and inexperienced you were.

Episodes 14-24: D100 - 5 => 64
But you were just average because everyone else needed development.

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Alan/Loretta Chemistry:
Episode 1-5: D100 => 17
Episodes 6-13: D100 => 54
Episodes 14-24: D100 => 59

They had chemistry. It wasn't much, they acted more like distant coworkers and the tension was there... but-

That was about it.

Alan/Wayne Chemistry:
Episode 1-5: D100 => 40
Episodes 6-13: D100 => 47
Episodes 14-24: D100 => 41

They showed themselves well, but there is a truly antagonistic undertone that bled over from the chaos of the set. Anger and stress and frustration and so much more unbearable even when the set became less chaotic.

And while it did not get any worse than a mean glare, things were going to be better.

Alan/Christopher Chemistry:
Episode 1-5: D100 => 67
Episodes 6-13: D100 => 74
Episodes 14-24: D100 => 59

But Alan and Chris had a riot, acting as good men and good friends.

It was amazing.

Alan/Steavenson Chemistry:
Episode 1-5: D100 => 91
Episodes 6-13: D100 => 88
Episodes 14-24: D100 => 14

The chemistry between the subordinate and officer who was not happy was something incredible.

The enmity in the scripts was insanely funny and well done.

Then Steavenson left and everything went to hell.

Alan/Linville Chemistry:
Episode 1-5: D100 => 63
Episodes 6-13: D100 => 5
Episodes 14-24: D100 => 71
A wonderful Wonderful friendship that could blossom if there was

After several moments of sheer boredom and stupidity.

Unfortunately, with chaos on set, it was insane.

Alan/Bruce Chemistry:
Episode 1-5: D100 + 10 => 88
Episodes 6-13: D100 + 10 => 44
Episodes 14-24: D100 + 10 => 63
There is only one thing that you can say about the screen, sharing it with Alan.

He treats you as a young man lost, and in need of direction, and that series, for you, in life... it was perfect.

Bruce/Wayne Chemistry:
Episode 1-5: D100 - 10 => 26
Episodes 6-13: D100 - 10 => 50
Episodes 14-24: D100 - 10 => 51

He was your most hated enemy off the camera.

Yet a close ally in front of it. In fact, as he saw your work, the disruption was quietly... and brilliantly used to make everything better, and his moments of serenity were earnest and helpful. At least in ways that were not absolutely disruptive like others.

Showbiz everyone.

Bruce/Linville Chemistry:
Episode 1-5: D100 => 49
Episodes 6-13: D100 => 84
Episodes 14-24: D100 => 11

It was quite a crazy thing, with an officer and his private clerk.

But there were a lot of funny things that went through, especially when the no-script episodes were being made. He had no longer saw you as a kid on set and started treating you better, both off and on camera. It was quiet.

Yet after that, energy was gone, and even if you wanted to share it, the stress took a lot out of everyone. He was annoyed, angry, and frustrated at every possible step in those final episodes, wishing that it is over, so that he can rest for a few weeks. And not see your face.

Bruce/Christopher Chemistry:
Episode 1-5: D100 => 60
Episodes 6-13: D100 => 64
Episodes 14-24: D100 => 82

If Chris were a priest, you would have never missed mass again.

He was a good man and a good friend on set. Once the initial marks were done, he showed quiet confidence, both in you and himself. It was something that was amazing to see.

Loretta/Wayne Chemistry:
Episode 1-5: D100 => 76
Episodes 6-13: D100 => 40
Episodes 14-24: D100 => 58
You honestly didn't know how to say a good thing, but that was a very good thing indeed.

It was like someone had a genie and wished for funny lines between them.

Loretta/Christopher Chemistry:
Episode 1-5: D100 => 18
Episodes 6-13: D100 => 83
Episodes 14-24: D100 => 31

Unfortunately, the same could not be said for Loretta, who was having trouble, and despite the horror of the second batch of episodes, she had a good time.

Loretta/Stevenson Chemistry:
Episode 1-5: D100 => 88
Episodes 6-13: D100 => 62
Episodes 14-24: D100 => 95

Before he left, the strongest relations on the set were between Stevenson and Loretta, it was a nice bit of camaraderie in the time that showed between the characters.

It was a shame he quit because, by god, it was something insane. It would have been something special.

Loretta/Linville Chemistry:
Episode 1-5: D100 => 69
Episodes 6-13: D100 => 66
Episodes 14-24: D100 => 91

The same could be said between Linville to a lesser extent. As many of the times that it showed that there was a good working relationship,

it just wasn't that great.
Christopher/Stevenson Chemistry:
Episode 1-5: D100 => 92
Episodes 6-13: D100 => 68
Episodes 14-24: D100 => 97
Chirs and Stevenson had an amazing working relationship... before he quit.

It was amazing to watch them work together. It was like watching two friends that had been working together for years, perfectly going off each other, and then, it was just... gone, in an instant.

Christopher/Linville Chemistry:
Episode 1-5: D100 => 33
Episodes 6-13: D100 => 35
Episodes 14-24: D100 => 5

Do you think Linville is the reason Christopher might quit the show? Maybe. However, his attitude was not helping the matter.

But there was nothing but hostility between the two. And near the very end, they almost came to blows.

You actually had to break up a fight between the two right before Christopher Quit and everyone started

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Production Design: D100 => 73

The Set that was set up for the MASH hospital was out in the fields of California, and it was a wonderful thing because it was like a dilapidated forward hospital for a frontline unit.

Muddy, dirty, and put together with ducktape and wire. Some of the craters and holes that were filled and broken down by the movement of trucks and crew made it even look like it was shelled

It was authentic. It was magical.

It was also painful and you were glad the boots were good because otherwise you would have had blisters for weeks.

The problem was, that it also added to the frustration of everyone else. On hot days under the California sun when there was almost no shade, no one was hydrating properly or were hydrating with whisky and beer on set... it lead to anger and frustration all around.

Makeup: D100 => 71

Hm... you actually looked well.

Neat. Now if only everyone else could. That would be nice.

The fact that makeup involved also being covered in mud and acting as if they were constantly under enemy artillery fire that was dangerously close by?

It was nice. It also made it easy, as you just had to roll around in the mud for a few minutes before filming.

Environment: D100 => 75

The environment, and the entire show itself... was amazing, and it really felt like you were in the mountains of Korea.

Or rather a war zone. it may be California, but by god was it pretty shitty?

Choreography: D100 => 75
You got to show off a bit, and it even found a way into the disaster Script episodes, as you decided to ask the producers if Rader could start learning how to do martial arts. They accepted and managed to make five minutes of you punching a heavy bag

That was nice because otherwise, it would have been boring. Even though you did Jeet Kun Do, instead of the more realistic and historically accurate... Judo.

And then there was the fire... and you carried everyone out of the burning tent, mostly the people who extras acting as patients, who were to bandaged up to move quickly, and they would have been set on fire.

SFX/Soundtrack: D100 => 73
Suicide is Painless.

What a helluva song.

Everything else was good. And they managed to not have a laugh track playing overhead.

The songs that the composers came up with were the perfect blend of old jazz and orchestral brilliance. You wouldn't be surprised it was nominated for an Emmy.

Flaws During Production: D100 => 96

Let's count down the production bullshit that occurred over filming.

CBS gave up on the show after the first three episodes and gave only the bare minimum of resources to allow it to continue to the first season to its completion.

Half the writer's room was forced onto other shows for CBS, forcing only 5 people, including the showrunners who did not have script writing experiences to make decent episodes, regardless of their writing talents, to helm and write episodes that only had the most basic of concepts.

And they expected you all to get the entire show done, in less then two months.

That forced you all to just improvise with only a single day of rehearsal... And you managed to somehow oner three episodes in three days, with only those concepts.

Primarily surgery stories and anti-war messages that somehow, naturally blended into the stories themselves.

Mclean Stevenson broke the contract, and quit at the 15th episode, after trying to get some script changes and to prevent another fiasco of having no scripts. Even with the new scripts, he was so stressed out from the fiasco...

He left to set, and checked himself into a mental health hospital, for exhaustion, stress, and other ailments.

Then there was the fire that nearly killed everyone, and you had to rescue them. Someone was smoking, and in the dry conditions and medical alcohol, was set ablaze, and was spilled onto the ground, setting the whole tent ablaze.

You heroically carried all 10 extras out of the burning tent.

And the crew actually filmed it. The Crazy bastards.

After that incident... and a safety and health board inspection at the site to make sure it was safe and a no smoking policy on set for obvious reasons.

The Studio gave an ultimatum,

Turns out they had no faith in the program after so many disasters and incidents, even though it was all their fault, to begin with.

People nearly died, and they blamed the crew, instead of themselves for that shit.

They said:

If the viewership numbers weren't off the charts, or the critics didn't praise it for its amazing show... the entire show was canceled.

Well shit, that was news you didn't know you were getting this morning.

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The Company will only have one month for reshoots, and editing.

Do you take them?:
[]Yes (Rerolls one of your Screen Presence and one Chemistry roll of your choice Please chose them with a line tail below. Begins the turn in April)
[]No (Will keep your rolls and chemistry rolls where they are at. Begin turn in March)

 

[Duke William of]

You looked at the room you were in and wondered just what the hell is going on. you felt exhausted and felt like everything was going to hell.

The MASH shoot was incredible in its insanity. You had got through 24 episodes in two months. Two fucking months! Most shows barely got through an episode or two in that same time, but it seems that CBS in their infinite wisdom, wanted to see everyone die.

You still had nightmares from the fire that nearly killed those people, how all of them screamed for help and the only one who could actually save them was you. It was insanity, thinking just how close you were about to seeing all those people die. And then the camera crew, the stunning fools that they, didn't even try to help. They just watched you, filming you, while everyone else was just trying to get away, to see how they survived.

You were lucky they hadn't tried to film more episodes. Everyone was exhausted. You were pretty sure that if there was more, you would be looking at nothing but hell for weeks at a time.

You went towards the couch, not even bothering to lock your door, and went to sleep.

Production has been suspended for the next two months, due to the incidents, and waiting for the show to air. It will begin preproduction, most likely, in June.

Personal Actions:
Choose 5:

[]Lawyering up (Against CBS, with the Cast): You are going to get a lawyer, and then you are going to start litigation against CBS for their bullshit. What they did to you and everyone else was cruel, insane and abusive. Alan and company, save Mclean, who is still recovering at a psych ward, also want to raise hell to get what they want. Cost 10,000 DC:???

[]Lawyering Up (Against Wayne): You want to make that sonuvabitch suffer for what he did to you. Ruining takes, being an asshole, and all that bullshit! You had enough. You were going to take him to court. Cost 5000 dollars. DC: ???

[]Negotiations of a quieter Sort? CBS is doing damage control. And by that, they are bringing everyone into a room and trying to make them sign Nondisclosure agreements for whatever the hell they want to keep them quiet. And they are giving you an offer you would be stupid to not accept. DC: 0 (As it turns out, their fuck ups might be very costly if they don't get those signatures.)

[] Do auditions(Movies and TV Shows): You are going to go to some of the casting calls that are in the place that you can find work in. DC: 20(Possibility of only getting a commercial or TV show job, or extra work in a low budget film)

[]Boxing and Other Signs of Anger: You signed up for an amateur boxing tournament. You are angry and frustrated from the set, and you want to hit something. DC: 20/40/50

[]Modeling (High Fashion): So you got a call from a photographer in LA, some no name. But that no name works for Gucci. And he wants you on their next lineup of products. And he needs you to model for him. Which is great… one problem, you have no idea what the hell you are doing. DC: 60

[]Modeling (Advertisements): Thankfully another Call Came in, one from an ad firm. They need you to have some pictures taken so that they are used for saner things. Like selling cars, or ice cream. DC: 40

[]George Lucas and His Quest for Film: George has written you another letter. This time, he wants you to become a producer on one of his films, THX 1138, which is about to begin production. He says he wants to be able to work with you. And he also has a problem. He's short 100,000 dollars and his other producers aren't forking over the cash. Cost 100,000 Dollars (Note if you do this, the Coogan account will note it, and someone might investigate, suspecting abuse.)

[]Workout: A Healthy Mind and a Healthy Body are Key to having a good life, and you have been slacking as of late. Time to hit the workout and discipline, and perhaps, see things differently. DC: 30 Reward: You work out and feel better.

[] Ask Clint if you can act in a movie of his: You know you hate yourself for doing this, but you are going to ask Clint for some help, see if he can give you a role. DC: 40 (Clint may be helping you, but not enough to give you a role in one of his films, or risk his reputation on getting you into a movie without some assurance.)

[] Gophering, and other signs of stuff: You want to try and learn how work behind the camera works, and what better way than being a gopher. DC: 50 (You have no idea what the hell they were doing, and you have no idea either)

[] Take a walk: Dad always said that the best ways to get inspiration are by walking, talking, and being open-minded. So you'll try that. DC: 10 (You are just going for a walk, what could be really said?)

[] Register in a theater: There are quite a few theater troops that are looking for some seasonal help for some play's that the regulars could not get to. Perhaps you can work there for a while. DC: 40 (Everyone wants to be famous here in Hollywood.)

[] Go to a bar or something to make jokes: You wanted to try some comedy, perhaps you can try. even with your shit timing. DC: 40 (Your Lack of comedy chops is going to be something that will bite you.)

[] Practice writing: You want to write something, maybe even a script. At least to learn the craft. DC: 20 (You try your hand at screenwriting, and maybe get something that is worth a damn.)

[] Research stuff, see if anything piques your interest: You may have graduated High School as a kid, but you never stopped trying to learn. DC: 15 (Write-in what you want to learn about below)

[] Talk to Clint: You want to ask Clint a few questions, like how he met your father? DC: 0 (You just ask Clint about ancient history)

[] Learn to play an instrument: You want to learn how to play something DC: 80 (You have no idea what the hell you are doing.)

[] Call your parents: You need to call mom and dad, and see how they are doing. DC: 10 (You call your parents and see what they are doing)

[]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)

[]The Call of Creation: You want to create something of your own, a story, an idea that maybe, you can shop around to more talented people. DC: ???. Write in what you want to create. Reward: (Your write in idea will be going through the creative process)

[]The Dating Scene: You want to meet someone, and perhaps, get a girlfriend. Maybe you can do that. DC: 15(You go on a blind date)

[]Alison Ashmore Again: Despite the date going through a... rough start, to say the least, you actually enjoyed your time with Alison. You have her number as well, maybe you could ask her out on a second date? DC: 15(You go on another date with Alison)

[]The Apartment Situation: You need to look at the people who are trying to rent the apartment. You will see how to do that. DC: 30

[]Taxes and Tax Loopholes: You are going to dig into lots of Taxloopholes and see how little you can pay in taxes while being completely legal. DC: 30/60/75

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A/N: I'm going to do a moratorium of thirty minutes for this update, mostly because I forgot to close voting earlier.

Scheduled vote count started by Duke William of on Sep 1, 2022 at 7:48 PM, finished with 46 posts and 15 votes.

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  14 people have voted

  [X]No (Will keep your rolls and chemistry rolls where they are at. Begin turn in March)

  • MrRobot
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  • BuKoG
  • Lord Necromancer
  • Kaiser Chris
  • Moon
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  • CubicAppalac
  • Dachi

  1 people have voted

  [x]No

  • silentorphan

 

[Duke William of]

-[]Lawyering up (Against CBS, with the Cast): You are going to get a lawyer, and then you are going to start litigation against CBS for their bullshit. What they did to you and everyone else was cruel, insane and abusive. Alan and company, save Mclean, who is still recovering at a psych ward, also want to raise hell to get what they want. Cost 10,000 DC:??? Rolled:D100 => 95

To say that you were prepared for a scorched earth approach to the CBS and MASH problem was an understatement. While you could simply point to Mclean and say that they utterly ruined this man due to their incompetence. You had a far far greater idea for that thing.

They were violating several contracts you made. Especially involving insurance. And paychecks.

See when you signed your contract, there was no NDA agreement, as they were reasonably confident to just… well hoping the show would die unfinished. Basically, if it remained unfinished, they didn't need to pay everyone.

See that was a problem, because the show was finished. Despite everything they did to keep from finishing, they now owed you money. And they did not pay you all yet. Even Mclean, who was still recovering, managed to reach the minimum for him to be paid.

And when the lawyers heard and read your copies of the contracts they saw… You swore their eyes turned to dollar signs.

They just told you all to be ready for a very short trial, and possibly, a very huge payout.

Because CBS… screwed up big time. And they will soon reap the whirlwind.

Reward: To be completed next turn. Lawyering up gains +20 to the rolls next turn.

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-[]Taxes and Tax Loopholes: You are going to dig into lots of Taxloopholes and see how little you can pay in taxes while being completely legal. DC: 30/60/75 Rolled: D100 => 94

Well it was actually pretty easy.

You had did a little bit of that trademarked Hollywood accounting, along with making sure that all your money was in the Coogan account, which was tax exempt. When tax season is finished, you will be… keeping almost all your money, save for a few thousand dollars.

Once that was over… You would still be rich.

Reward: You have loopholed your way into paying only 10,000 dollars in taxes.

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-[]Boxing and Other Signs of Anger: You signed up for an amateur boxing tournament. You are angry and frustrated from the set, and you want to hit something. DC: 20/40/50 Rolled: D100 => 74

You fought in that boxing tournament… And you were undefeated. 13-0 over the course of three days.

It was almost too easy. The young men who wanted to make it big in the boxing scene. They just did not have what you had.

Most of the people who were there were not dedicated to the craft, and they were utterly unprepared for your ferocity, anger and skill. Turns out, all of Bruce's training made you into a machine of control, and ferocity. No one could stop you.

And by the time you won, you obliterated your competition in such a way they could only watch in awe.

You also got a very interesting nickname: The Emerald Splash.

And it came to you… that there were dozens of promoters and fight organizers that wanted to shake your hand, and sign you to a deal.

They wanted to make you the richest boxer in history.

Reward: You dominated the competition that you faced, in such a steller fashion that there are people that want you to become a professional boxer.

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-[]Modeling (High Fashion): So you got a call from a photographer in LA, some no name. But that no name works for Gucci. And he wants you on their next lineup of products. And he needs you to model for him. Which is great… one problem, you have no idea what the hell you are doing. DC: 60 Rolled: D100 => 83

It was uncomfortable to say the least, the posing and the measuring, following the instructions that the photographer gave you.

And tried on multiple different suits. Sweet god, there were over 20 suits. But by the time it was over. You saw…

Well really nothing but bright light and camera flashes. Then you were paid and just… did that.

But the photographer was extremely impressed.

And a few weeks later, you received a letter from Gucci. They did too, and wished to work with you in. With a Large Paycheck.

Reward: You blew the competition away. And Gucci noticed. Hopefully this will make things easier for you.

+20,000 dollars. +5 to getting a new roll next turn.

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-[]George Lucas and His Quest for Film: George has written you another letter. This time, he wants you to become a producer on one of his films, THX 1138, which is about to begin production. He says he wants to be able to work with you. And he also has a problem. He's short 100,000 dollars and his other producers aren't forking over the cash. Cost 100,000 Dollars (Note if you do this, the Coogan account will note it, and someone might investigate, suspecting abuse.) Rolled:D100 => 100

Shit. You were not expecting that.

Well, actually, you knew exactly what you were expecting at the scene where they were shooting, but it was such a whiplash from your… TV experience that it was almost otherworldly.

Everything was organized well, there were separate areas for each member of the production crew. The Cast had their own trailers to rest in. There was even Catering! Everyone had their role to play, and everyone was not stressed out and wondering what fresh hell was going to happen the next day.

Dear god, what the hell were you working on when a low budget Sci Fi film with hardly any money behind it, was… just… so much more professional than a tv show by CBS, one of the biggest channels in Television.

"Hi." George seemed to be focused as of late. But he was giving you attention. "Uh… Bruce?" He said as he held out his hand, as he sat.

"Hello George." You replied as you shook. "Good set up."

"A bit scruffy, but the cash infusion helped." He replied as he looked at the script. "Sorry, I'm a bit busy at the moment." He took a breath. "How can I help you?"

Francis Coppala then appeared from a trailer, happy as can be. "George, you're a genius, we're ahead of schedule. We might be-" He paused as he looked at you. "Oh, is that Bruce?"

"Yeah." He replied, quiet as you shook the other producer's hand.

"Bruce O'Brian" You replied.

"Francis Ford Coppola." He started with a grin. "So this is the guardian Angel you've been telling me about saving the film?" George did not say anything, but he did look away. "Thank you Bruce. You probably saved this man from having a heart attack."

George did not like that. "We're ahead of schedule and with this, we've stopped from having to go to the bank and try to get another loan."

"I hope you're not going to ask me to do something for you?" You asked.

"No, but you are getting a producer credit, George said that if you didn't, he'd raise hell." Francis stated. "Well actually… Wanna do a scene?"

"What do you mean?" You asked.

"Direct a scene, just a small one, George is about to fall asleep and it's the last scene of the day."

"Sure."

You did a short hallway shot. But you think it was good.

Very good.

Reward: +3 to Director Skill.

You have prevented THX1138 from going over budget, and with the influx, it even went ahead of schedule.

George and Francis think you are an incredible guardian angel and wish to work with you.

Any project involving Francis or George has a +40 roll to gaining the lead role.

You got your first taste of directing in an actual film.

You will gain a producer credit in THX1138, and will gain 150,000 dollars at the end of its theatrical release.

Unknown effect on critic and audience score. Most likely will make more money than OTL.

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A/N:

I HAVEN'T DIED!! YET!!!

In all seriousness, I was supposed to post this about a month ago, but procrastination is an utter monster. Now, I am going to fulfill my promise to @Magoose. It's finally up.

Also... You know what to say!

Scheduled vote count started by Duke William of on Sep 5, 2022 at 12:24 PM, finished with 69 posts and 35 votes.

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  28 people have voted

  [x]Plan: Oh Boy, Here I go Destroying Companies again
  -[x]Lawyering up (Against CBS, with the Cast): You are going to get a lawyer, and then you are going to start litigation against CBS for their bullshit. What they did to you and everyone else was cruel, insane and abusive. Alan and company, save Mclean, who is still recovering at a psych ward, also want to raise hell to get what they want. Cost 10,000 DC:???
  -[x]Taxes and Tax Loopholes: You are going to dig into lots of Taxloopholes and see how little you can pay in taxes while being completely legal. DC: 30/60/75
  -[x]Boxing and Other Signs of Anger: You signed up for an amateur boxing tournament. You are angry and frustrated from the set, and you want to hit something. DC: 20/40/50
  -[x]Modeling (High Fashion): So you got a call from a photographer in LA, some no name. But that no name works for Gucci. And he wants you on their next lineup of products. And he needs you to model for him. Which is great… one problem, you have no idea what the hell you are doing. DC: 60
  -[x]George Lucas and His Quest for Film: George has written you another letter. This time, he wants you to become a producer on one of his films, THX 1138, which is about to begin production. He says he wants to be able to work with you. And he also has a problem. He's short 100,000 dollars and his other producers aren't forking over the cash. Cost 100,000 Dollars (Note if you do this, the Coogan account will note it, and someone might investigate, suspecting abuse.)

  • Magoose
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  6 people have voted

  [x] Plan: Moving on and Moving up
  -[x]Boxing and Other Signs of Anger: You signed up for an amateur boxing tournament. You are angry and frustrated from the set, and you want to hit something. DC: 20/40/50
  -[x]Negotiations of a quieter Sort? CBS is doing damage control. And by that, they are bringing everyone into a room and trying to make them sign Nondisclosure agreements for whatever the hell they want to keep them quiet. And they are giving you an offer you would be stupid to not accept. DC: 0 (As it turns out, their fuck ups might be very costly if they don't get those signatures.)
  -[x]The Apartment Situation: You need to look at the people who are trying to rent the apartment. You will see how to do that. DC: 30
  -[x]Taxes and Tax Loopholes: You are going to dig into lots of Taxloopholes and see how little you can pay in taxes while being completely legal. DC: 30/60/75
  -[x] Research stuff, see if anything piques your interest: You may have graduated High School as a kid, but you never stopped trying to learn. DC: 15 (Write-in what you want to learn about below)
  --[x] Real Estate

  • Nystical
  • marko_koval
  • Qudrim8054
  • Dodorosi1
  • reaver21
  • LostInThought

  1 people have voted

  [X]Plan: Oh Boy, Here I go Destroying Companies

  • Drakewolfbio