conversations.from: system
conversations.value: >*"Me? I know who I am. I'm a dude playing a dude disguised as another dude."*
  >~ Robert Downey Jr. as Kirk Lazarus playing Sgt. Lincoln Osiris
  >(Tropic Thunder, 2008)
  
  
  Act out different roles in a variety of exciting movies over the course of this Storium game about playing an actor playing a character. You are the actor. You are also the character. It's complicated...
  
  ##How it Works
  (It's not THAT complicated)
  
  In this game the character you create is an actor. That actor will have a role as part of an ensemble cast of several different movies. 
  
  The movie will go a quick 3-6 scenes, at which point we will begin a new movie, and the actor you create will be cast in a different role altogether, but still bringing their own look, personality, and quirks to that character.
  
  So you might create Jane Doe, hopeful hollywood starlet. She might be playing the lead in a RomCom in the first scene, a Russian spy five scenes later, and an alien diplomat from the galactic core by scene 10. 
  
  ##How to Play It
  
  This will require a touch of finesse. See, you play from the point of view of the role (the movie character) at all times. They should know they are in the world of the movie, be motivated carry out the story's plot, and be in the mindset of the role. They ALSO know they are an actor in a movie, have that actor's own motivations (like have a fantastic death scene, or have that oscar moment), and possibly have some fourth-wall breaking, self aware moments about what is going on.
  
  It's a delicate balance perhaps, but should be fun to play out.
  
  All the action should be on-screen. The director won't be calling cut to reset the scene (though it's fair game to reference the bad CGI they are using for the big monster). Any behind-the-scenes drama will play out within the movie world (for instance, that jerk may keep running over your lines, but rather than having it out in the trailer, you'll just have to under-react to his punch in your fight scene. Revenge!)
  
  I hope to keep it as cinematic as possible in the form of writing. Bias should be given to action and dialogue over inner voice, but there IS plenty of fun to be had with inner voice, or voice-over, or in rare instances straight up talking into "the camera".
  
  There will be an interesting balance struck between characters completing actual plot-challenges (sway the diplomat, defeat the bad guy) as well as "cinematic" challenges (have a cool montage, Shyamalan twist, do an amazing stunt).
  
  
  ##How it Might Feel
  
  The experience should be a little like watching a movie marathon of the body of work of Quentin Tarantino, Martin Scorsese, Wes Anderson, or early Joss Whedon. You watch a variety of different stories told, often utilizing many of the same actors playing different characters. (plus some new faces along the way)
  
  This more a game about WATCHING movies, rather than making them. For the players, it's about BEING IN THEM. There will be no behind the scenes stuff, though I expect there to be a lot of nods to movie tropes, things you often see in movies, and only in movies. 
  
  Some references with elements we'll be looking for: *Stranger than Fiction, Last Action Hero, Scream, Deadpool, Ferris Beuller's Day Off*
  
  ##The First Movie:
  
  *(Subject to change based on Open Lobby and Green Room discussion)*
  A group of friends, old and new, join a co-ed kickball league to have some fun on the weekends. The situation starts getting out of hand when an arrogant team from the fancy condo development in town challenges them to a bet they can't refuse. In this underdog comedy of self-discovery, friendships will be tested, romance explored, and a kickball championship will be hotly contested.
  
  *This is designed to be a short, simple concept to get our feet under us with the style of this game. Roles might include any of the "friends" in the kickball league, the coach, the opposing team, the league organizer, whatever*
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You never play the same role twice. Undergoing a complete transformation for each new role, you change everything about your performance, from your look to your accent to every basic characterization.
  
  *Think: Gary Oldman, Toni Collette*
conversations.prefix: Chameleon:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Your voice is intriguing, and a powerful instrument. Perhaps it is versatile, and you are amazing at accents. Perhaps it is sonorous, and carries amazing weight. 
conversations.prefix: Impressive Voice:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Sure, yelling can be dramatic, but do you have to do it every scene? You tend to have a default setting in your performance, and it's just not right for every situation.
conversations.prefix: One-Note:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: People always know you for what you've done before, but you can be so much more. You're out to be taken seriously as a thespian. 
conversations.prefix: Be Taken Seriously:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You can cry on cue, demonstrate unbounded joy, or intense anger. The way you can convey your emotions makes you integral to a dramatic scene.
conversations.prefix: Emotional Range:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You work out. A lot. With the best trainers around. As a result, your body is exquisite, toned in all the right places. You spend a lot of time in tight shirts, or no shirt at all.
conversations.prefix: Great Body:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: There's something about your face that is incredibly enticing to look at. Interesting eyes, an impish smile, and expression that makes hearts melt. You look *good*, and use that to your advantage.
conversations.prefix: Stunning Look:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Sometimes in the moment, the thing you planned to say is not quite right, so you say what feels right. And it's magic. 
conversations.prefix: Improvisational Talent:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: There's something about you that's odd in a delightful way. You are distinct, unique, a singular presence in a sea of uniformity.
conversations.prefix: Quirky:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Your delivery is stiff, your emotional display stunted, and people sometimes laugh when you're trying to be serious. You are wooden, and people don't like that.
conversations.prefix: Wooden:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Sure, maybe you look like a pro athlete or astounding martial artist when you're standing still. Then you start running, or throw a punch, and the illusion is completely broken. Better bring in the stunt double...
conversations.prefix: Uncoordinated:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Try as you might, you simply can't shake your accent. As a result you just don't quite fit every role, or overly complicated backgrounds need to be created. Also, sometimes it's hard to understand you.
conversations.prefix: Distinct Accent:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: There's something you just can't help doing. A look, your cadence, a gesture you always do, something makes you unfortunately recognizable, and prevents you from fully inhabiting a role.
conversations.prefix: Tic:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You just don't have "it." There's very little immediately distinctive about you that makes you interesting to watch.
conversations.prefix: Bland:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You know how to make people laugh. More importantly, you know when to say something or do something to make them laugh.
conversations.prefix: Comedic Timing:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Sometimes you just feel a little silly doing what you're doing. As a result, you can't quite put your all into a moment, and don't fully commit to what's at hand.
conversations.prefix: Uncommitted:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You're always given a certain role. People make awful assumptions about what you can and cannot do all the time. You're out to prove them wrong.
conversations.prefix: Defy the Stereotype:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Dying is easy, comedy is hard. You are out there trying to show you can be funny too!
conversations.prefix: Make Them Laugh:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You've been around a long time, but you've never won the ultimate prize. This is your moment; you can envision yourself up on that stage now...
conversations.prefix: For Your Consideration...:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The vixen, the eye-candy, the beefcake. You're always lauded for your looks, but you've got talent too, damn it. Time to show them what you can really do.
conversations.prefix: Not Just a Pretty Face:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Awards and accolades are great, but you do what you do for the experience. You learn how to be someone else completely, everything they do, and everything they are.
conversations.prefix: Mastery:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're not really known for your dramatic scenes, but you can sure kick ass. Most of the time you can be scene punching out the bad guys, shooting stuff, or jumping from high places.
  
  *Jason Statham, Michelle Rodriguez, etc...*
conversations.prefix: Action Star:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are old, but wise. Whenever someone needs sagely advice, a knowing look, or appropriate gravitas, you are there with all your experience behind you.
  
  *Morgan Freeman, Judi Dench*
conversations.prefix: Sage:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are a beautiful human being. As a result, people want to watch you doing things. You get the roles, but can you make them interesting?
  
  *Megan Fox, Chris Evans*
conversations.prefix: Looker:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: There's a certain type of role you are absolutely perfect for, and completely nailed. Unfortunately, that's now the only role they want to give you. Can you crawl out of your pigeon hole?
  
  *Rebel Wilson, Michael Cera*
conversations.prefix: Typecast:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are a former model, athlete, musician, etc. You were famous in another medium, and decided you can also act. Maybe it's even true...
  
  *Dwayne Johnson, Madonna, Ice Cube, *
conversations.prefix: Crossover Star:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You've been around, you've seen it all, and you're still going strong. Your name lends a certain respect to any project, though you may not always be the star.
  
  
conversations.prefix:  Savvy Veteran:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: When a team of explorers crashes in the Amazon while on an expedition to find a lost civilization, they discover more than they could have imagined about the jungle, and each other.
conversations.prefix: The Expedition:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: When trying to be persuasive, thoughtful, or conniving, you steeple your fingers together. 
conversations.prefix: Steepled Fingers:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Whether it's in the script or adlibbed, you find a lot of situations to throw in something witty and mocking that stays in the film. 
conversations.prefix: Mocking Aside:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have a very girlish laugh, that ends with a little hiccup when it really gets going.
conversations.prefix: Laugh-hiccup:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Your fans love it, but not everyone always gets the obscure Star Trek reference. You tend to make a lot of nods to geeky things in your movies.
conversations.prefix: Nerdy Pop-Culture Reference:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Sure, that's the way your voice is. In some of your over-the-top moments, you really settle into though, and that smoky growly voice of yours becomes very prominent
conversations.prefix: Growly Voice:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: They just keep sticking you with that damn catchphrase, or even accidentally you will say something just a little like it. Some people laugh, some people groan.
conversations.prefix: Catchphrase:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You're very musically inclined, and many of your characters end up humming, whistling, or idly singing. So what if the tune is usually one of your own?
conversations.prefix: Your Own Tunes:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: This is your chance to introduce your character, and interact with the world for the first time.
  *(Single card plays, one per player)*
conversations.prefix: The Intro:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The plane is going down. There's no surviving this, is there?
conversations.prefix: We're all going to die!:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The whole tail section is ripped off, and people are being sucked out. Can you save someone?
conversations.prefix: Save Someone:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: People are tumbling all over the cabin, the plane is shaking uncontrollably, this is utter chaos. Can you sell the terror, or is no one buying it?
  
conversations.prefix: Chaos on a Plane:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You wake up/gain your bearings to a hissing sound. There is a snake hanging from a nearby branch, looking right at you!
conversations.prefix: Snakes...:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Someone's wounds are too much. They are dying, there is nothing you can do but offer some comfort in their last moments.
  
conversations.prefix: Comfort the Dying:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Someone is wounded, or trapped dangerously in wreckage. It might even be you! Help.
  
conversations.prefix: Help the Wounded:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The wreckage is in a precarious state. About to fall from a tree, or over a ravine, or be submerged in water. Get what you can, and get everybody out!
conversations.prefix: The Wreckage:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Virginia is stuck, strapped to her seat hanging upside down over the ravine. Get her to safety.
conversations.prefix: HEEEELP!:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Find some shelter, discuss what happened, deal with your emotions, and... where are we?
conversations.prefix: [CARDLESS] Weather the Storm:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: They are on a ledge on the side of the ravine, somewhat the worse for wear. They need to get up.
conversations.prefix: Jay and Virginia:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Get across the ravine to get a closer look at the slab, or figure out some other way to more closely inspect it.
conversations.prefix: A Closer Look:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: At least they haven't killed you yet. The people who live in this part of the jungle don't seem very friendly to you so far. But maybe they can help.
conversations.prefix: Restless Natives:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The natives take you captive and begin leading you through the jungle.
conversations.prefix: Taken Captive:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Played by "The Peruvian Tom Cruise" this tribesman seems to have a better sense of humor than the others. He seemed amused by Arthur and Francois' antics, and keeps pointing at Arther, chuckling, and repeating "Caco"
conversations.prefix: "Caco" (Optional):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Where was the script supervisor?! A significant continuity error finds it's way into this scene. 
  
  *e.g. a cup is full in one shot, empty in the next, then full again. A character's hands are tied in front, then in behind their back next shot. Wardrobe mysteriously changes, or an injury changes location.
conversations.prefix: Continuity Error (Optional):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Young Brazilian man that works for the pilot. He's a guide, translator, fixer, and sometimes even copilot. 
conversations.prefix: Marco (Optional):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: They won't take you alive! You attempt a dramatic escape further down the river.
conversations.prefix: Daring Escape! (Optional):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A more serious gun that should provide an edge against the many possible dangers of the jungle
conversations.prefix: Bigger Gun:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You spot your companions being led through the jungle by what appears to be natives.
conversations.prefix: Track the Survivors [Jay]:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Have a flashback scene to a time previous to the current moment. Does not have to include your character. 
  *May be used to give your character unexpected knowledge, planning, or equipment relevant to the current situation*
conversations.prefix: Flashback:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A moment of action so cool, time slows down so everyone can get a better view. If appropriate, your character may even perceive the world in "bullet time"
  *Counts as a **strength** when doing something requiring precise timing in an action scene*
conversations.prefix: Slow Motion:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: It's not always practical to use practical effects. Your character does something against a truly amazing backdrop.
  *Counts as a **strength** when doing something that would be way too dangerous or impossible for a sane person to attempt*
conversations.prefix: Green Screen:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You think you might know something of what's going on here, and engage in some handy explication to your companions
conversations.prefix: I have a theory... (Optional):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You find something in the surrounding stone carvings or the setup of the clearing that tells you something interesting.
conversations.prefix: Another clue (Optional):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: As you wait to see what they are going to do with you, several of the surrounding natives approach to inspect you more closely.
conversations.prefix: Indigenous People:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Someone in the scene with you let's out a [Wilhelm Scream](https://youtu.be/cdbYsoEasio), most likely on their way to an ignoble death.
  *Someone near you dies or is knocked off screen unexpectedly*
conversations.prefix: Wilhelm Screem:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Your character gets a [DOLLY ZOOM](https://youtu.be/WIpMtL68G8w?t=9) shot. A strange feeling comes over you, or you have an unsettling realization. 
  *May be used to realize something profound or sense something abnormal*
conversations.prefix: Dolly Zoom:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: With smoke everywhere, *something* dangerous seems to be attacking the natives. You get the hell out of there, following Caco across a bridge made of tree roots toward the strange cliffs.
conversations.prefix: Run!:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: ** *IMDB: The Expedition* **
  TRIVIA/GOOFS
  
  The elephant statue Arthur finds before the shaman scene is geographically inaccurate, as there are no elephants in South America. The presence of the statue in the jungle here is only partially explained when he uses it to...
  *[CLICK BELOW TO SEE SPOILERS]*
conversations.prefix: Elephant Figurine:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: *"To my ever curious son, to newer and greater things. -Capistrano Sr."*
  
  This heirloom left to Francois has a strange and unexpected reaction when near enough to a Kirapu structure. What other secrets might it hold?
conversations.prefix: Father's Compass:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The assistant to the history professor Francois hired for the expedition, Ashley's boss died in the plane crash. She's not having a very good time herself.
conversations.prefix: Ashley:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are amazing at finding the voice of very different characters. You often inhabit supporting roles, but bring an amazing depth to them.
conversations.prefix: Character Actor:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have charisma, and a lot of it. There's something about you that people just plain like.
conversations.prefix: Charming:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: When someone says something funny, you have a really hard time not busting out laughing. Sometimes you just can't stop giggling. Other times, you just look constipated.
conversations.prefix: Can't Keep a Straight Face:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: They keep trying to put you in ethnic roles, but you refuse to do anything with an accent. You don't want what you look like to define the roles you play.
conversations.prefix: Be Accepted as an Actor:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You seem to have a magic touch when it comes to characters, being able to make even the most plain of them come alive as you step in their shoes.
conversations.prefix: Passionate Thespean :
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Action heroes never stub their toe, trip on a step or walk into sharp furniture. Some action stars do though.
conversations.prefix: Clumsy:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Young and unfamiliar to most, you're just starting in this business, looking to become an A-Lister.
conversations.prefix: The Rookie :
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You want to be a star, and are willing to do almost anything to make it.
conversations.prefix: Whatever It Takes:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're still new at this, plain and simple. Maybe you don't understand everything, maybe your easily taken advantage of by the veterans.
conversations.prefix: Green:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You want to be an A lister, someone everyone knows. You want your name in lights and a Hollywood star.
conversations.prefix: Be a star.:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: If you need to say it loud, you shout it. If it's a crying scene, you bawl. Every one of your expressions is always multiplied by ten. This might come in handy in physical comedies, but no so much in any other genre.
conversations.prefix: Overactor:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Your youthful looks and inexperience with more serious roles can lead to some frustrating moments with fellow actors and directors to capture the right mood...
conversations.prefix: Childish:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Whether you're a new talent or a veteran, your training with the Shakespeare Company has never left you. Your hard-won skill at the Craft is undeniable, trouble is... other actors know this and constantly pester you for pointers.
conversations.prefix: Shakespearean Training:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You always get the same sort of roles, the quirky, goofy friend of the lead actress. The go to girl for computer shenanigans or the genius level nerd who can't talk to boys. It's all much the same and, on some level, scarily like the real you. 
conversations.prefix: Geek Chic:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: There’s something about you that’s odd in a delightful way. You are distinct, unique, a singular presence in a sea of uniformity.    
conversations.prefix: Quirky:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have an artist family member who has reached much more prominence than you have. It seems no matter what you do, you'll still just be compared to them.
conversations.prefix: Overshadowed:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You bring true heart to the role that makes the audience feel for your character on a personal level.
conversations.prefix: Honesty & Realism:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: There is almost nothing that you wouldn't do for the camera. Hence personal space and playing up to other actors have never been issues for you. 
conversations.prefix: Friendly Chemistry:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You can help. That's what you do!
conversations.prefix: Helping Hand:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're used to having nothing but your acting to hide behind for whole scenes.
conversations.prefix: Stage training:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Years of memorizing dance choreography as a background character, as well as the occasional fight sequence make complex actions easy enough to learn.
conversations.prefix: Well-Coordinated:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You spent a lot of time researching and training for this role to better aid your performance. 
conversations.prefix: Thorough Research :
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Francois grew up a rich kid with every little thing being taken care of for him by various people. He's not cut out for responsibility or independence of any kind.
conversations.prefix: Francois - Childish:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: All of your problems in life have always been solved for you. And you know of only one way to solve them yourself: money. Too bad this one trick pony won't work on everyone...
conversations.prefix: Francois - Rich:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You tend to be some sort of peacemaker or voice of reason.
conversations.prefix: Peacemaker:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Sometimes you're so vigilant that you cant' focus on what's in front of you.
conversations.prefix: Distracted:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Sometimes a director has a stupid idea. You could say something, and suggest a better idea, but usually you let it go to avoid an argument.
conversations.prefix: Non-Argumentive:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Sometimes having seen it all before means that its hard to act natural when it comes around again.
conversations.prefix: Knows the tropes too well:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You usually play the quiet, mousey, nerds, so when you break out of type and get angry or a bit crazy, it's all the more amusing and unexpected. 
conversations.prefix: Surprising:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You know how to look dangerous in a screen fight. And possibly even how to fight!
conversations.prefix: Fight training:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You don't exercise much, and your cardio has suffered as a result.
conversations.prefix: Poor Cardio: