World Traveler

Lights, Camera, Action!

I am confused. Peter is there...

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Not sure what happened but the text for peter section was set to the same color as the background. Fixed it.

Lights, Camera, Action!

Finished my Character Relationships. I wasn't sure how to go about this so I just wrote my own sort of story about the character and their history with Jake. If anything I have written is out of line or something you don't agree with please let me know and I promise to work with you until it is up to code on your character. You can find the relationship connections at the end of my character sheet which I have linked below.

Jake Wilson

Lights, Camera, Action!

Peoples reaction to my ideas actually has me thinking some of the ideas are even better than I originally thought. Before that I think it is fair to remind everyone that we are just doing a role play. For some reason it feels like people are looking for a sure thing as far as movie success and that only really exists if we do a superhero movie and even then it would only be a marvel or possibly the next DC movie. Anyways everything you guys just said about why a specific video game wouldn't work is in fact a reason to pick that movie I think.

Remember for a role play to be interesting things need to happen. Everything going according to plan would be pretty boring after all.

Also picking something that everyone knows about is something I would ask we avoid. For many people what the movie is about has no real weight or importance. "My job is to make sure the camera works." Is the mentality for a lot of people. Also it is very common for a crew to familiar themselves with a production if it were to be needed. This would mean people like set design, costume and makeup, even the people doing action sequences would all have to interact with people who do know about the series (A consultant character for example) or some of the writers and producers.

Not knowing about something would be a HUGE advantage for your character to gain conversation scenes and honestly be a great way for our characters to get to know each other. If it is a video game perhaps people watch as they take turns playing the game as a group. Or a book club if the

It being from another country is also a big deal because it would almost certainly guarantee it would have to be altered in ways that would upset fans. Instead of the standard Japanese vibe of most jrpgs what if the entire cast is mostly white and it takes place in New York instead of Tokyo. Basically what happened to all the modern versions of Godzilla tho the new one looks pretty fun.

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Thank you for the kind words, but you are the right person for the GM. I am the kind of guy who loves talking and discussing ideas as much as doing the role play its self. I don't have a habit of leaving role plays, but when I lead them I often feel like I am dragging them along. I am more comfortable being an active member of a role play than actually leading them. So far you have done a great job and have me very excited about being a part of this role play.

Wonder Woman

Firstly, I just threw this out as a possible idea because I was thinking of movie topics that have a lot of issues as far as possible drama and overall character interactions. I am happy to write up a short summery of what I had pictured, but I will do that on request. For now we can search for other ideas. I was in no way saying this was the only idea or other ideas wouldn't be as good. If people aren't feeling it then we can move on from it. If you would like there are several other ideas that could bring about the same drama in front and behind the camera. Some major ideas

James Bond
This idea is pretty standard. It has plenty of action, travel, drama, and a lot of Hollywood hype every time one comes out. Some interesting points we could take are actually happening in real life to this series. They are considering a black actor for the next James Bond once Daniel Craig steps down. That could be really interesting both in the role play and in real life. I look forward to it! Also there would be plenty of actor and actress space along with a hefty budget for us to have fun with.

Indiana Jones
This is basically the same idea; however, the big story could be us making a reboot. In other words making an Indiana Jones movie without Harrison Ford. This could go in several directions. There would be a lot of negative energy which would likely have an effect on the whole crew. Either push them to make it the best damn movie in the franchise of possibly have people leave (NPC's) which would put the film in threat of cancellation requiring everyone to pull double duties.

Video Game
A few ideas that come to mind are Halo, The Last of Us, Final Fantasy (Live Action), Dead Space, Mass Effect the list goes on and on. The big thing about this option is that they could have a lot of extra drama and character responsibilities. Actors need to be prepped on their character and make sure they never say anything that makes them overly uneducated on the game. Director has to be liked by the fans in order to get good energy pumped into the rumors and talk about the movie. The producers and other managing groups have to also deal with the video game company who would likely demand a lot of oversight. These are high up issues, but then other crew situations like leaking photos or things could create an issue where the crew becomes central as well.

These are some of my thoughts. If anyone has questions I am happy to answer.

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I would like it to; however, I am not getting a lot of confidence. One great character sheet has been sent *yours* and another was posted here when I gave specific instructions that it should be PM'ed to me.

If I don't see any more activity in the next few days I will shut it down. There is another one of these I saw in the Interest Check if you want to jump on that instead.

Lights, Camera, Action!

Before really diving into a plot it might be a good idea to discuss the one thing that will always be a focus and that is the movies budget. While not film projects, I have worked on several multimedia productions and believe me and everyone involved that how much money and where it was going is always on everyone's mind. This can be a big driving perspective for just about every character. To give an idea of how this can affect different jobs here are a few examples of where the budget could play into a character.

Director: The vision or standards they have in their brain is just not possible with the budget allowed. This could be anything from casting a high profile actor or getting a specific type of special effects for an action sequence. It also can limit how much leeway they are given as well as how much control they even have over the making of the film. Before they act the producers or production company can just ax an idea and the director is left with only other options. A conflict of reality and desire can then set in.

Actors: How much of the earnings is the actor or actress getting if the movie is a success. Many A list talent have additions to their contract in regards to the success of a movie. This can include a percentage of the ticket sales as well as first casting rights to the character if they decide to do a sequel. If an actor is not given any of these and is simply paid up front it could be viewed as a lack of faith in the actor or the movie as a whole. This could lead to an actor being over energetic in hopes of a great movie or lethargic as they have already been paid.

Crew: They may mostly have union jobs which are protected and secure, but don't let that fool anyone. They know that because of that protection they need to be always on the ball and above all efficient. A single error can result in tens of thousands of dollars being wasted and that means some people getting fired and the crew possibly being black listed. The biggest mistakes can be one guy forgetting the right camera for a field shot and having to get it overnight delivered. This also goes to just about everyone working behind the camera who doesn't have a chair with their name on it. There is also a large amount of "It will work for now" element to many crew jobs. Weren't able to get the specific track for the camera or designer for the actors to wear? Well do the best you can and you better not make anyone important blame you if it goes south.

Producers: More often than not they are the ones having to say no to everyone else asking for more money. They are the bank of the movie and also have by far the most invested in its success. This often leads to them being more involved than a full end production company. Producers who start to take over the creation of the film can cause a war between the director (the artist) and the producer (the guy paying everyone) which is an easy way to get a movie to become over budget and delayed.

This constant pressure of the budget is, in my opinion, a key point that everyone will have to address and accept at some point along with a good method to create drama, tension, or tone for the role play as a whole. I am not saying we just condemn the movie to fail due to lack of money. If I were to recommend a back drop I figure us filming a movie considered to be the next big Superhero movie, An honest suggestion would be a Wonder Woman movie. This is a pretty big issue in Hollywood with so many Marvel and DC characters headlining the summer box offices a large voice for some of them to feature female leads has begun to grow. Since the movie Catwoman with Hallie Berry was so dismal the entire industry has basically written off female superheroes. It would be a great issue to tackle with more than enough points for us to have character interactions. I would be happy to take on a senior role as a writer or a consultant if people aren't really that knowledgeable about comics and stuff.

I am hoping people read this post all the way though. I am not putting a summery section at the end because I believe everything I wrote was important. I am happy to lay out the Wonder Woman idea a little bit more if people have questions. Hope this was informative!

Lights, Camera, Action!

Name

Jake Wilson

Gender

Male

Age

29

Position

Location Manager - Responsible for surveying, selection, and final clearing (or guaranteeing permission to use) of locations for filming

Appearance

Personality

Words used to describe Jake are independent, original, analytical, and determined. He has an exceptional ability to turn theories into solid plans of action. Jake highly values knowledge, competence, and structure. He desires this because once he has found a strong foundation he knows his more spontaneous side is free to roam. At work Jake feels compelled even driven to derive meaning from his visions leading to a strong focus on finding the perfect locations for film projects he is working on. Long-range thinkers. He has very high standards for his performance, and the performance of others. A natural leaders, but will follow if they trust existing leaders. At times he can be head strong if his recommendations are denied or overlooked.

History

Jake's one true passion in life is travel and that passion was born during the summer of his fourth grade year when his parents took him on his first trip to Western Europe. They were visiting a hiking friend of his mother who lived in Italy. On one magical night in Florence Jake witnessed just how wonderful the world is and declared to everyone that he would always strive to travel more. His dedication to travel led him to work harder towards opportunities for more travel. Summer jobs, school trips, and even a scholarship for a study abroad helped him continue to explore Western Europe.

College was when Jake really started to set his sights on the world. Studying abroad in South Korea. Later he spent the summer to teach English in Vietnam. This extended stay in Asia lead to some friction between Jake and his family who started to worry that their son's desire for travel was beginning to have an adverse effect on his ability to graduate college. This squabble was led to rest after Jake returned home with a strict plan for his remaining college years. He always knew he wanted to work in the travel sector, but had yet to find something that truly utilized his passion. After a drunken party he got an idea from a conversation with a cute chemistry undergrad. Later that week Jake filmed his first podcast.

As his podcast grew in popularity he shifted over to working with a small production company made up of students at his universities film school. After finishing his degree in journalism Jake took his YouTube channel and resume to all the major names in hopes of finding someone to hire him as a travel writer. Things didn't completely go as he had hopped; however, he was approached by a small production company who was hoping to enlist his services to help find some locations for a small budget horror film. During the project Jake started to enjoy the sights, sounds, and chaos of the film industry. When the project finished he returned to his YouTube crew and together founded Global Foreground, a small production company that specialized in being hired to travel and find appropriate set locations.

Miscellaneous

Jake's favorite music genre is Jazz.

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Character Connection

Maximillian Harrison - Ezekial Wolffe

Several years ago Max and Jake were both working on an action film meant to take place in Europe. It was some spy thriller and it involved several rather lengthy action sequences. Additionally the country they were filming was waving several costly permit fees with the deal that several major tourist landmarks would be featured in the film. This meant outdoor action which in turn meant the people doing the choreography would have to see the locations in person before drafting the action scenes. Jake was set to show them around and that is where he met Max. The two get along well enough and there is plenty of professional respect. Jake sees Max like a rock star considering it is the only job where "Got Kicked Through a Window" is seen as acceptable on a job resume. After they finished the on site walk through the two shared a beer where they became friends.

Harris Klein - Polyphemus

Jake knows how hard the world of acting is. He respects peoples privacy as well by avoiding any entertainment news which is aimed at a persons private life. He recognizes Harris's name from several movies he has enjoyed and while he has never worked on the same production as Harris he has heard working with him is professional enough. The way Harris has been described to Jake is 'A guy who does great work few have seen.' That kind of thing has Jake fired up to help show off his skills. After all, sometimes the only thing that is needed to see something is a different backdrop.

Phoebe J. Collins - teapotshark

The similarities between Jake and Phoebe are very obvious to people who have worked with them both. Each has a love for their job that often requires they be a part of the project the whole way through. Considering they both work in roughly the same department within movie productions they have worked together several times in the past few years. One such film was a period piece in colonial South America. Set, backdrop, and atmosphere were all expected to be perfect so long work hours were demanded by both. Jake even considered asking Phoebe out; however, after informing her that the tools she had just spent creating were more akin to African tools they got into a small spat. "A Pretty Boy Rick Steve's" is something Jake remembers being called. They eventually reconciled the next day accepting that stress can get the better of people.

Leo P N B Xavier - Tenebrous Gaze

On more than one occasion Leo has saved Jake when he was in a bind. They have worked together on a multitude of works and became fast friends over drinks and emergency work meetings that went nowhere. The most memorable time Leo saved Jake was when he had an emergency date and needed a suit. Rushing to Leo he explained that she was hot, sexy, and wore a dress that could melt a lesser man. Thirty minutes later Leo had Jake heading to the date in a 3000 dollar suit worn by Brad Pitt four hours earlier. The date was a disaster, but at least Jake looked good. The two have collaborated several times on both period pieces and modern retelling of classic tails.

Max Goldstein - tanderbolt

Jake was the location manager for a production of Max’s 18 months ago. The movie was a sort of road trip coming of age film and the director seemed to have no idea where the trip should take place in. Jake was contacted by one of Max’s assistants who said they would like a meeting. Using his own network Jake learned about the films problems before hand and drew up a few options for the meeting. When the two met their professionalism and favorable personalities instantly clicked. Max was impressed by Jake’s initiative backed by hard work while Jake was impressed by Max’s ability to listen, a skill few producers have. At the end of the production Max sent a gift basket to Jake with a note that read “See You Soon.”

Addison Matthews - spooner

Jake has been working in the industry long enough to recognize that the Production Assistant is the gatekeeper to the producer; therefore, likely the most important person to be on good terms. Since he is familiar with Max he wasn't terribly worried about being phased out. Jake isn't one to lower himself to bribery, but he has sent a welcome basket to Addison with some helpful hints on how to deal with Max if he gets into a state. He has had a few phone conversations with her since the film project began, but nothing more than the occasional joke or professional flirt has been tossed into the conversations that are dominated by movie talk.

Amy Ho - Fabricant451

Jake and Amy have been on three movie projects; however, they have never actually spoken to each other in person. That isn’t to say they haven’t avoided each other or there is any bad blood between the two. It is quite the opposite in fact. The main issue is that Amy follows the production as it is filmed while Jake is often ahead of the production scouting out the next location. That said the two are what you could call work friends. Amy is especially excited to see Jake’s name attached to any works she is on because of his extra work for the crew. Every location he scouts there is a long write up for the movie, but also for the crew working the film. This write up includes great places to visit during down time and always includes top locations for collecting amazing photographs for the professional and hobbies alike. Jake enjoys working with Amy because he can see she pays attention to his notes and will correct issues where his input has been overlooked or ignored.

Luke Clemens - Mizuho

Jake and Luke have no history working together. He was in bigger budget productions before him. He is familiar with his work as well as his step back from the lime light. He doesn't have any questions considering Jake's lack of interest in coworker’s private life. He is somewhat uneasy with him being the director considering he sees no real experience with shouldering a blockbuster film. For now Jake will listen to his director and complete tasks given to him.

Peter Zolner - Sixsmith

Jake knows Peter is one of many who will be signing his paycheck as well as picking up the phone when people want to get an idea if they should higher Jake in future assignments. Jake has done some work that Peter enjoyed, specifically his location assignment for several Soviet style World War II pieces. What stood out in the movie was the fact that Jake had been selected to do some basic field work selection, but after completing that wrote an extensive essay on how the movie must be filmed in Russia if it has any hope of doing the story justice. 'The idea that you think you can capture this part of the world with a set in LA would be a sin and a mistake. This essay ended up being published after the film was released with critical acclaim for its atmosphere. It was also was one of Jake's first 'big breaks'

Ella Lindgren - Konica

Jake is far more knowledgeable of Ella's time as a journalist than he is of her work in the film industry. In fact he hasn't even learned that she had moved. He recalls hearing a story reporting on her injury, but since then has never read a story by or about her sense. Having traveled as much as he did her stories were often in the English print papers no matter what part of the world he was in. Jake holds much respect for the fellow traveler and has enjoyed her almost like a travel partner during his many long trips abroad with a newspaper.

Emmaline "Emmy" Mellier - Ex
What Jake will tell you when you ask his opinion is of Emmy he will say the same answer every time. "They don't have enough good adjectives for that one." He has said it before and will likely say it again. He loves working with her and has so from before they even met in person. The people he worked with before her who had experience with her would always rave about her. So his opinion was pretty high; especially since those people themselves were a delight to work with and highly efficient. When they finally did get to work together they immediately hit it off. So much so that several rumors about them hitting it off in other ways began to circle the crews. Jake ignored this school yard antic and just continued to enjoy working with a talented beautiful woman. He is eager to see her and catch up.

Persona 5: A City Lost

Character Sheet

Name Colin Michaels
Age 21
Gender Male
Arcana The Sun

Dark hair and golden eyes are the center of Colin’s appearance. He is somewhat built; however it is with leaner muscles brought about through his love for tennis and soccer. He is on the tall side without being imposing most likely due to his bodies build.
Personality Colin is creative, resourceful, and intellectually quick. He is good at a broad range of things. Enjoys debating issues, but can fall into "one-up-manship" at times. Can get very excited about new ideas and projects, but may neglect the more routine aspects of his life. Colin is generally outspoken and assertive. He also enjoys people and has been described as stimulating company. An excellent ability to understand concepts and apply logic to find solutions has found him a lot of success in his life.*

History Colin is from a classic family of four. That traditional family has a pattern of traditional with his dad being the major bread winner and the house looked over by his mother. There was a healthy amount of attention given to him as a child with the normal older brother responsibilities added on when his sister was born. Since she is 5 years younger than him he often saw her as an annoyance before the relationship started to mature.

In high school Colin took a radio class where he fell in love with being a school DJ for its schools radio station. It started with a small role involving him giving an evening review of current events and traffic. As he got more involved he continued to work with the radio where in his senior year he was in charge of all students’ related projects and airtime. It was easy to see that he had found his calling. Upon graduating he celebrated his acceptance into the radio communications program at University of Vita.

While attending classes for his undergraduate studies he applied and was accepted into the schools radio internship. Since he is on the low end of the totem pole meaning he does a lot of busy work including organizing and cataloging the stations giant vinyl record collection. Thankfully there are few things Colin enjoys more than browsing and breathing in the music housed in the archive room. Colin recently celebrated being given a late night spot at the radio station.

Other Colin’s favorite music is Jazz.

Persona Character Sheet

Name Poco Sol
Arcana The Sun
Home Central Campus Sundial
Skills/Spells [list]

Skull Cracker - Poco runs towards an enemy and headbutts them. Chance to case confusion and knock the enemy over.

Swift Strike - Poco rushes around striking each enemy quickly.

Agi - Poco casts a fire attack at one enemy.

Patra - Poco's light cures Fear, Confusion, and Rage.

Dia - Poco's light cures light wounds and help people recover energy.

History Poco Sol is the ethereal pet of sun according to an ancient folk tail in rural Italy. Said to be as hard to catch as light itself. Clever and quick Poco is often warm and helpful in stories acting as a guide or giving advice. He is said to also be a sign of good tidings if seen in the summer.

Persona 5: A City Lost

Role Play Mechanics

In this post I will list all the major role play mechanics including both battle systems and world interaction sequences. This post will always be a work in progress so please remember that and check it often. I will make announcements when major additions or important points are made so you don't miss anything and get confused.

Persona Role Play

I have just finished the OOC (though I am still going through some edits) It should answer a few of the questions that have been asked, but not all of them. if you still have a question after reading through the OOC feel free to PM me and ask the question. If I feel it is important enough to share with everyone I will post a notice on the thread :)

http://www.roleplayerguild.com/topics/25669/posts/ooc?page=1

Cheers and happy reading.