The genres I went for were popular in the 40's.
Name: Howard Goldstein
Gender: Male
Age: 38
Stats:
Writing: 3
Penciling: 2
Inking: 1
Coloring: 1
Lettering: 1
Editing: 1
Genres:
Super Heroes
Military
Mystery
Perks:
Publishing House
Sponsors
( Time to begin.)
1947, New York, New York.The war was over, the Allies had won and for one Mr Goldstein, there was two pieces of news. The first was that the printing press/publishing house was now given to him, as his father gave it over in retirement, and that mean old goat, Aunt Claudia had passed, but the rich old hag had a soft spot for him. So, lifted him a sum of cash. Her will even spoke out.
“ To my darling Nephew. With this, follow your dreams. As you made this old woman proud.”
- 100,000 dollars ( She was rich, and rolled this.)
At the publishing house the sign now had Fotron Comics on it, as there were boxes of books though, as soon enough a new face. The one who had worked under his family and now partner in comics.
He was soft spoken despite his large body, which made it a little odd. Franklin Conrad was his name. His eyes shine as he spoke. “ Way to go Chief. Now on with the show. Truthfully all I have done is sell books. But this is way more exciting.”
Conrad guides Howard to his office and spoke up.
“ What will it be Chief?”
What to do:
Each turn has four phases, each phase is a week, so a month. Sell comics and books to earn money. Money is spent on staff and mass scaling of books ( as you have printing presses, do not have to pay for that.) And each comic is based on idea.
Biggest a typical comic issue is 18 pages. Maximum anthology books are like 60. But comics get pricey based on this. Also can always sell paper backs (cheaper, but sell faster) or hard cover ( more expensive, but price and tougher in handling.)
Since you got Sponsors, dedicate 1-4 pages to sell ads which add that extra cash.
What you can do now.
Hire Staff ( which you will need.) Cost obviously, depends on talents of person(s) hired.
Go to library ( study more genres.)
Go to book store ( ask what’s on sell.)
Practice: Bump up a stat up.
Make comics: Need a writer and staff to make it out. Die rolls based on how complex ( simple stuff passes easier but may not less fans.) While complex and such harder rolls, but count as bold and thread setting.
Look over books: Got a box already, have yourself or Conrad do it. To see what is good and what is not.
Pick which ones to sell.
Ask Conrad: He is your first npc, and he managed the press before loaned to you. He managed to get the employees of presses to stay. But yes he is a “hint” and hints cost nothing.
Each phase can do three things that week.
Conrad Stats with creative perks.
Stats:
Writing: 4
Pencils: 3
Ink: 0
Coloring: 0
Lettering: 0
Editing: 5 ( well he spent time seeing what is crap and what’s not.)
Perks:
Talented (12 points at start)
Imagination: Due to mind and blend stuff together, can mold genres to make new genres. ( Note anyway can do any genre, just if not selected as a favorite, get a -2 modifier in total.)
Genres: Since Howard Goldstein got those, picked these for “variety.”
Science Fiction
Fantasy
Horror ( This one is a big deal as comic code event happens in 60s. If lasts that long and can even legally fight it. Heck on this time line may end up defeated.)
Note: Made Franklin this way to represent him just reading and editing. Writing comes from reading so much feels can work tropes. And penciling as a hobby.
Mainly the writing so two comics can be done in a week.
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