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The Networks ⬩ who came out on top?
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Spoiler: Sirius9121's Network
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Sign-ups open for Game 1!Up to 5 players can join. Once 3 players have joined, I'll start a 48-hour timer for two more players to join.
Optionally, you can name your TV network. The names that come with the board game are all 3 characters long, but of course yours can be as long or short as you like.
Do take some time prior to the game to familiarise yourself with the rules! There's a video by Geek and Sundry if anyone prefers watching over reading. (Ignore the bit about Interactive cards — that part is wrong, Interactive cards are for 3+ players, and we're not using them anyway.) Feel free to ask questions if you don't understand part of the rules.
Also, if you've played Villagers before, the activity requirements have been revamped to allow the game to proceed in a steady pace. Please check them, but in short:
- 48 hours for your first 2 turns of each Season, then 24 hours after that.
- Each of you is given a time bank with 100 hours to start. It refills when you meet deadlines and ticks away only when you miss deadlines. The more prods you get, the faster the timer ticks down. Running out of time in your bank means either you'll be replaced or be allowed to continue but without prods or V/LA.
- If you're in V/LA, you'll get 12 extra hours before and after the deadline. You're limited to 21 days of V/LA. Running out of time in your bank and deciding to stay in the game means you lose whatever V/LA privileges you have now.
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And based on the starting roll, here's the turn order for this Season! Everyone will start with different amounts of money depending on how early or late you're starting.
(Farren doesn't have a short name for his network, so I'm assigning him TST. Let me know if you want this changed!)
Order Player / Network Viewers Money In/Out D&B? 1st Farren TST⭗0$5m±$0m✕2nd Sirius9121 RIOT⭗0$7m±$0m✕3rd Felissan FLS⭗0$9m±$0m✕4th StrangerCoug SCN⭗0$11m±$0m✕
Season 1, Episode 1
Pilot*
*The titles have nothing to do with the game. All names after this one will be taken from here at random, except for post S5 scoring.
Welcome, one and all, to the first ever joint meeting with all the new networks. I'm sure everyone's eager to improve on your line-up, but watch out for your cash!
For the first two Episodes, you'll have 48 hours to choose an action. Let's reveal the selections for this first Season:
Spoiler: The Board
Let's start withTest Pattern.
Spoiler: Farren's Network
Farren, it's your turn. Choose one of these options:- Develop a Show: pick a Show, pay its cost, place in a time slot with Stars/Ads if applicable. Replaced Show goes to Rerun
- Sign a Star: pick a Star, pay its cost, goes to your Green Room
- Land an Ad: pick an Ad, get its cash, goes to your Green Room
- Take a Network card(unavailable this Season)
- Attach Star/Ad(unavailable; none of your Shows accept any Stars or Ads)
- Drop and Budget: cash out of the Season
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(Got it, thanks!)
Farrenhas landed an Ad!
$Blast Radius
Pure Sugar Cereal
earn $2m +$2m / $0mper Season
cond: have unusedAds
is now inBlast Radius Pure Sugar CerealTPN's Green Room. It also receives$2m.
One less Ad available:
Spoiler: The Board
Second in line, we haveRelatively Interesting Online Television.
Spoiler: Sirius9121's Network
Sirius9121, it's your turn. Choose one of these options:- Develop a Show: pick a Show, pay its cost, place in a time slot with Stars/Ads from your Green Room if applicable. Replaced Show goes to Rerun
- Sign a Star: pick a Star, pay its cost, goes to your Green Room
- Land an Ad: pick an Ad, get its cash, goes to your Green Room
- Take a Network card(unavailable this Season)
- Attach Star/Ad(unavailable; none of your Shows accept any Stars or Ads)
- Drop and Budget: cash out of the Season
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Sirius9121has landed an Ad!
$Krakatoa
Instant Coffee
earn $2m +$2m / $0mper Season
cond: have unusedStars
is now inKrakatoa Instant CoffeeRIOT's Green Room. It also receives$2m.
Already there are only 2 Ads left:
Spoiler: The Board
Next, we find someF*ckin' Lovely Shows.
Spoiler: Felissan's Network
Felissan, it's your turn. Choose one of these options:- Develop a Show: pick a Show, pay its cost, place in a time slot with Stars/Ads from your Green Room if applicable. Replaced Show goes to Rerun
- Sign a Star: pick a Star, pay its cost, goes to your Green Room
- Land an Ad: pick an Ad, get its cash, goes to your Green Room
- Take a Network card(unavailable this Season)
- Attach Star/Ad(unavailable; none of your Shows accept any Stars or Ads)
- Drop and Budget: cash out of the Season
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Felissanhas developed a Show!
An Hour of Shouting
pay $2m, no upkeep
9pm ⬩ ⭮ 2 ⬩Any⭗7/ 4861$Hipster
Gaming Consoles
earn$1mper Season
Tonight onFLS, it's the premiere of, brought to you byAn Hour of Shouting.Hipster Gaming Consoles
The Show costs $2m to develop, but thanks to the Ad, it'll generate $1m per Season. And because it's on its preferred time slot, it'll score extra Viewers!
This Show will replace the ever musical, which is relegated to Rerun for the rest of the Season.You Too Can Play the Recorder!
That's the first Show gone, but six remain:
Spoiler: The Board
Nearing the end of the Season Premiere, it's time we askStrangerCoug's Network.
Spoiler: StrangerCoug's Network
StrangerCoug, it's your turn. Choose one of these options:- Develop a Show: pick a Show, pay its cost, place in a time slot with Stars/Ads from your Green Room if applicable. Replaced Show goes to Rerun
- Sign a Star: pick a Star, pay its cost, goes to your Green Room
- Land an Ad: pick an Ad, get its cash, goes to your Green Room
- Take a Network card(unavailable this Season)
- Attach Star/Ad(unavailable; none of your Shows accept any Stars or Ads)
- Drop and Budget: cash out of the Season
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StrangerCoughas landed an Ad!
$Persnickety Pizza
earn $2m +$2m / $1mper Season
cond: Show is at 9pm
is now inPersnickety PizzaSCN's Green Room. It also receives$2m.
The Hunter
The Craftsman is transformed by Amarisa into his younger self as The Hunter and seeks revenge on Synthina.
After this Episode, the timer will be reduced to 24 hours! Also, you're allowed to take your turn without waiting for me if the previous player has done so, just like this next turn…
Farrenhas developed a Show! (God, the write-up is so good haha)
Awesome Industrial
Accidents
pay $1m +$1mper Season
9pm ⬩ ⭮ 2 ⬩Ad⭗11/ 8741$Blast Radius
Pure Sugar Cereal
earn $2m +$2m/$0mper Season
cond: have unusedAds
New fromTPN, it's, sponsored byAwesome Industrial Accidents.Blast Radius Pure Sugar Cereal
It costs $1m to develop and another $1m per Season to maintain, but it's offset by the Ad! Because the condition is fulfilled, the Ad will give a $2m income every Season. Plus, expect some extra Viewers eager to tune in at 9pm!
will be leaving primetime and into the Reruns.Litter Training Weekly
Five Shows remain. Will they all be broadcast, or will a few remain unaired?
Spoiler: The Board
Let's turn back toRIOTfor a second.
Spoiler: Sirius9121's Network
Sirius9121, it's your turn. Choose one of these options:- Develop a Show: pick a Show, pay its cost, place in a time slot with Stars/Ads from your Green Room if applicable. Replaced Show goes to Rerun
- Sign a Star: pick a Star, pay its cost, goes to your Green Room
- Land an Ad: pick an Ad, get its cash, goes to your Green Room
- Take a Network card(unavailable this Season)
- Attach Star/Ad(unavailable; none of your Shows accept any Stars or Ads)
- Drop and Budget: cash out of the Season
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Sirius9121has developed a Show!
Very Charismatic
Explosions
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10pm ⬩ ⭮ 2 ⬩Ad⭗10/ 71011$Krakatoa
Instant Coffee
earn $2m +$2m/$0mper Season
cond: have unusedStars
Later tonight,RIOTbrings you, withVery Charismatic Explosionsas its principal sponsor. It has secured its preferred time, bringing in extra Viewers.Krakatoa Instant Coffee
Same as previously, it costs $1m to develop and another $1m per Season to maintain, and once again the Ad comes to the rescue, giving a $2m income every Season.
will sadly be downgraded to a Rerun.Shopping Bag Review Hour
The Board has run out of Action shows.
Spoiler: The Board
Still, plenty of options remain as we move on toFLS.
Spoiler: Felissan's Network
Felissan, it's your turn. Choose one of these options:- Develop a Show: pick a Show, pay its cost, place in a time slot with Stars/Ads from your Green Room if applicable. Replaced Show goes to Rerun
- Sign a Star: pick a Star, pay its cost, goes to your Green Room
- Land an Ad: pick an Ad, get its cash, goes to your Green Room
- Take a Network card(unavailable this Season)
- Attach Star/Ad: attach or replace one Star or Ad to your airing Show
- Drop and Budget: cash out of the Season
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Felissanhas landed an Ad!
$Reflux Orange Juice
earn $2m +$2m / $1mper Season
cond: Show is at 9pm
is now inReflux Orange JuiceFLS' Green Room. It also receives$2m.
And that's the last of the Ads for this Season! We already miss them.
Spoiler: The Board
Now,SCN, any of these strike your fancy?
Spoiler: StrangerCoug's Network
StrangerCoug, it's your turn. Choose one of these options:- Develop a Show: pick a Show, pay its cost, place in a time slot with Stars/Ads from your Green Room if applicable. Replaced Show goes to Rerun
- Sign a Star: pick a Star, pay its cost, goes to your Green Room
- Land an Ad(unavailable; no Ads left)
- Take a Network card(unavailable this Season)
- Attach Star/Ad(unavailable; none of your Shows accept any Stars or Ads)
- Drop and Budget: cash out of the Season
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StrangerCoughas signed a Star!
★Guy Who Shouts
All the Time
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is now inGuy Who Shouts All the TimeSCN's Green Room. It costs$3m.
Murder by Proxy
Eddie Drake stumbles into Dr. Gayle's office, badly beaten and disheveled. He tells her how he found himself involved in the "accidental" death of a wealthy socialite in a "murder by proxy".
Episode 3 now, and the timer is reduced to 24 hours.
Spoiler: The Board
Coming back around toTPN.
Spoiler: Farren's Network
Farren, it's your turn. Choose one of these actions:- Develop a Show: pick a Show, pay its cost, place in a time slot with Stars/Ads from your Green Room if applicable. Replaced Show goes to Rerun
- Sign a Star: pick a Star, pay its cost, goes to your Green Room
- Land an Ad(unavailable; no Ads left)
- Take a Network card(unavailable this Season)
- Attach Star/Ad: attach or replace one Star or Ad to your airing Show
- Drop and Budget: cash out of the Season
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Farrenhas developed a Show!
Old Folks Complaining
pay $2m, no upkeep
8pm ⬩ ⭮ 2 ⬩Any⭗8/ 5761$Shaggy's Rugs
and Carpeting
earn$1mper Season
Coming up,TPNairs the very on-brand, sponsored byOld Folks Complaining. Viewers can tune in at 8pm, a good time slot that is sure to attract.Shaggy's Rugs and Carpeting
The Show reportedly costs$2mto make, but the Ad deal will bring$1mof income.
This does mean thatis now relegated to Rerun.What's in My Pockets?
The remaining Shows all have different Genres:
Spoiler: The Board
What doesRIOTthink of the remaining options?
Spoiler: Sirius9121's Network
Sirius9121, it's your turn. Choose one of these actions:- Develop a Show: pick a Show, pay its cost, place in a time slot with Stars/Ads from your Green Room if applicable. Replaced Show goes to Rerun
- Sign a Star: pick a Star, pay its cost, goes to your Green Room
- Land an Ad(unavailable; no Ads left)
- Take a Network card(unavailable this Season)
- Attach Star/Ad: attach or replace one Star or Ad to your airing Show
- Drop and Budget: cash out of the Season
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Sirius9121has signed a Star!
★Police Procedural
Mainstay
pay $1m, no upkeep
cond: Show Genre isDrama✓2321✕1210
is now inPolice Procedural MainstayRIOT's Green Room. The network had to shell out$1mto cover the contract's costs.
Options dwindling, one by one…
Spoiler: The Board
Up next,FLSmakes its third choice.
Spoiler: Felissan's Network
Felissan, it's your turn. Choose one of these actions:- Develop a Show: pick a Show, pay its cost, place in a time slot with Stars/Ads from your Green Room if applicable. Replaced Show goes to Rerun
- Sign a Star: pick a Star, pay its cost, goes to your Green Room
- Land an Ad(unavailable; no Ads left)
- Take a Network card(unavailable this Season)
- Attach Star/Ad: attach or replace one Star or Ad to your airing Show
- Drop and Budget: cash out of the Season
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Felissanhas developed a Show!
Celebrity Rhinoplasty
pay $1m, no upkeep
8pm ⬩ ⭮ 2 ⬩Star⭗7/ 4711★Network VP⭗1110
Tune in toFLSto catch its new Show, starring its very ownCelebrity Rhinoplasty. Expect a higher Viewer count watching at 8pm.Network VP
The Show costs$1mto develop, but no other expenses have to be made since everything else is in-house.
We do need to say goodbye to, but it lives on in Rerun, at least for now…Unlocking Your Cat's Psychic Potential
With that, just 2 Shows remain.
Spoiler: The Board
Moving on toSCNfor its next choice.
Spoiler: StrangerCoug's Network
StrangerCoug, it's your turn. Choose one of these actions:- Develop a Show: pick a Show, pay its cost, place in a time slot with Stars/Ads from your Green Room if applicable. Replaced Show goes to Rerun
- Sign a Star: pick a Star, pay its cost, goes to your Green Room
- Land an Ad(unavailable; no Ads left)
- Take a Network card(unavailable this Season)
- Attach Star/Ad(unavailable; none of your Shows accept any Stars or Ads)
- Drop and Budget: cash out of the Season
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StrangerCoughas developed a Show!
The Wacky TSA Agent
pay $1m, no upkeep
9pm ⬩ ⭮ 2 ⬩Star⭗8/ 5611★Guy Who Shouts
All the Time
pay $3m +$1mper Season⭗3311
Be sure not to missSCN's newest Show,, starring the very animatedThe Wacky TSA Agent. It'll air at 9pm, its preferred time slot, which translates to extra Viewers.Guy Who Shouts All the Time
The Show costs$1mto develop, and the Star requires$1mof upkeep. The Star's bringing in Viewers though, so that could be worth it!
With a new Show, another leaves the air. This time, it's. Viewers missing its charm can still catch it on Rerun.Biannual Bubble Wrap Popping Tournament
And Baby Makes Three
Mike Holmes and his kids tackle a renovation that has fallen off the tracks for expectant parents. Next Generation is on a time-sensitive mission to finish the nursery and only working bathroom in the house prior to the baby's arrival.
One Show remains on the table. Will anyone take it?
Spoiler: The Board
Looping back around toTPN.
Spoiler: Farren's Network
Farren, it's your turn. Choose one of these actions:- Develop a Show: pick a Show, pay its cost, place in a time slot with Stars/Ads from your Green Room if applicable. Replaced Show goes to Rerun
- Sign a Star: pick a Star, pay its cost, goes to your Green Room
- Land an Ad(unavailable; no Ads left)
- Take a Network card(unavailable this Season)
- Attach Star/Ad: attach or replace one Star or Ad to your airing Show
- Drop and Budget: cash out of the Season
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Farrenhas developed a Show!
Chainmail
Bikini Warrior
pay $1m +$1mper Season
10pm ⬩ ⭮ 2 ⬩Star⭗10/ 81211★Failed Mayoral
Candidate⭗1110
TPNis back again with a premiere of. It will star theChainmail Bikini Warrior, who seems to at least bring a little bit of publicity. Its 10pm slot is perfect for its target demographic.Failed Mayoral Candidate
The Show costs$1mto develop, plus another$1mto maintain per Season.
We part ways with, but it may still graze the screens during Reruns.Get to Know Your Lower Colon
That's it, no more Shows are left! Will these Stars prove themselves useful for any of the networks?
Spoiler: The Board
RIOT, what do you think?
Spoiler: Sirius9121's Network
Sirius9121, it's your turn. Choose one of these actions:- Develop a Show(unavailable; no Shows left)
- Sign a Star: pick a Star, pay its cost, goes to your Green Room
- Land an Ad(unavailable; no Ads left)
- Take a Network card(unavailable this Season)
- Attach Star/Ad: attach or replace one Star or Ad to your airing Show
- Drop and Budget: cash out of the Season
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Sirius9121has decided to Drop and Budget! He's the first to do so, which meansRIOTwill be getting an$8mbudget for the next Season.
Three networks still in it this Season!
Spoiler: The Board
Up next, it'sFLS.
Spoiler: Felissan's Network
Felissan, it's your turn. Choose one of these actions:- Develop a Show(unavailable; no Shows left)
- Sign a Star: pick a Star, pay its cost, goes to your Green Room
- Land an Ad(unavailable; no Ads left)
- Take a Network card(unavailable this Season)
- Attach Star/Ad: attach or replace one Star or Ad to your airing Show
- Drop and Budget: cash out of the Season
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That's alright, glad you're back!
Felissanhas signed a Star!
★Intense
Dramatic Actor
pay $3m +$1m / $0mper Season
cond: Show Genre isDrama✓4341✕3121
is now inIntense Dramatic ActorFLS' Green Room, who shelled out$3mfor the Star.
Two Stars left...
Spoiler: The Board
Wrapping up Episode 4, the decision falls onSCN.
Spoiler: StrangerCoug's Network
StrangerCoug, it's your turn. Choose one of these actions:- Develop a Show(unavailable; no Shows left)
- Sign a Star: pick a Star, pay its cost, goes to your Green Room
- Land an Ad(unavailable; no Ads left)
- Take a Network card(unavailable this Season)
- Attach Star/Ad: attach or replace one Star or Ad to your airing Show
- Drop and Budget: cash out of the Season
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StrangerCoughas signed a Star!
★Cult Sci-Fi Actor
pay $3m +$1m / $0mper Season
cond: Show Genre isSci-Fi✓4431✕2220
is now inCult Sci-Fi ActorSCN's Green Room, who also shelled out$3mfor the Star.
The Tower
Piero, Leonardo's estranged father, is ordered to defend his son in court. Later, Leonardo turns a corrupt judge during a performance for visiting royals. The Turk makes an appearance.
Farrencan't afford the one remaining Star, and he also has nothing left in the Green Room. With no other options,Farren is forced to Drop and Budget. As the second network to cash out,TPNwill pocket$7mfor the next Season.
Two networks, one Star…
Spoiler: The Board
Suddenly, we find thatFLSacts once more.
Spoiler: Felissan's Network
Felissan, it's your turn. Choose one of these actions:- Develop a Show(unavailable; no Shows left)
- Sign a Star: pick a Star, pay its cost, goes to your Green Room
- Land an Ad(unavailable; no Ads left)
- Take a Network card(unavailable this Season)
- Attach Star/Ad: attach or replace one Star or Ad to your airing Show
- Drop and Budget: cash out of the Season
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Felissanhas chosen to Drop and Budget! She's the third to do so, which means thatFLSwill earn an additional$6mto be allocated next Season.
With everyone else already cashing out,SCNis the only network still in play this Season. There are fewer than 4 cards remaining on the board, so the standard deadline of 24 hours applies.
Spoiler: The Board
Spoiler: StrangerCoug's Network
StrangerCoug, it's your turn. You're the only one left, so you can perform as many actions as you want before calling to Drop and Budget. Feel free to post your actions one at a time or all at once, but the deadline stays at 24 hours either way.
- Develop a Show(unavailable; no Shows left)
- Sign a Star: pick a Star, pay its cost, goes to your Green Room
- Land an Ad(unavailable; no Ads left)
- Take a Network card(unavailable this Season)
- Attach Star/Ad: attach or replace one Star or Ad to your airing Show
- Drop and Budget: cash out of the Season
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StrangerCougdid 2 actions. First, to sign the remaining Star:
★Grizzled Action Hero
pay $5m +$1m / $0mper Season
cond: Show Genre isAction✓5441✕3221
SCNnow hasin its Green Room, after paying outGrizzled Action Hero$5m.
Then, he called to Drop and Budget. He's the last to do so, which means thatSCNwill get its hands on an additional$5mnext Season.
Everyone has now cashed out of the Season. Here's the order of departure:
Order Network Reward 1stRIOT $8m 2ndTPN $7m 3rdFLS $6m 4thSCN $5m
TheSeason Finalestarts now.
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Season 1 Finale
Well done on getting through the first Season! Every network has at least one new Show, which should be a good building block to get those ratings. Let's go through each network to gauge how many Viewers and income everyone's accrued for themselves.
As the next Season approaches, the Shows in every network ages. The Reruns have done their jobs and will now be retired to the Archives. And lastly, the new turn order, which is going in the ascending order of Viewers. Here's how every network is looking ahead of Season 2:
Spoiler: Sirius9121's Network
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Let's take a quick look at the standings before we begin the next Season:
Order Player / Network Viewers Money In/Out D&B? 1st Sirius9121 RIOT⭗11$16m+$1m✕2nd StrangerCoug SCN⭗12$5m−$1m✕3rd Felissan FLS⭗17$12m+$1m✕4th Farren TPN⭗33$11m+$1m✕
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Audrey goes a little crazy preparing for Stevie's first birthday, and even visits the hairdresser. Sophie has an announcement.
For Seasons 2 and 3, there's a pool of 16 Shows of which 7 are drawn per Season, leaving 2 unused. Of those 16, there are 2 Reality Shows, 2 Sports Shows, and 3 each of the other 4 Genres.
Also, starting from this Season, there are Network cards, and it's now possible to start scoring Genre Bonuses! Look out for both of those. Let's see the board:
Spoiler: The Board
Based on the turn order from the previous post, we'll begin withRIOT.
Spoiler: Sirius9121's Network
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First Show of the new Season forSirius9121:
American
Samurai Worrier
pay $2m +$3mper Season
9pm ⬩ ⭮ 2 ⬩Ad + Ad⭗10 /91283$Punxsutawney
Pizza and Subs
earn$1mper Season1 Ad space available
Live from Mount Mountainyama,RIOTairs, with portions funded byAmerican Samurai Worrier!Punxsutawney Pizza and Subs
8pmmight be a bit too early for the Sports crowd, so it won't receive its maximum potential for its first Season. The Show costs$2mto develop and a hefty$3mupkeep, but is offset slightly by the Ad's$1mdeal and a slot for one more. All these might be worth it for the reliable viewership!
However, that means the informativewill be pushed back to Reruns.Know That Rash!
Still early days:
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StrangerCougis also having his first Show of Season 2:
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pay $5m, no upkeep
8pm ⬩ ⭮ 3 ⬩Star+Ad⭗9/ 41081★Delusional Singer⭗1110$Persnickety Pizza
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cond: Show is at 9pm
Tonight onSCN, join theas they turn 9-to-5 mundanity into comedy inDelusional Singer, sponsored byThe Cubicle!Persnickety Pizza
Placed on the8pmslot, this would bring in lots of Viewers for their hour of Sitcoms. The tall development price of$5mmight put a damper on the network's immediate plans (leaving it with no money, no less!), but with no upkeep and a$1mincome from the Ad, it might prove more profitable in the long run.
Another Show faces the chopping block, and it's the turn ofto be moved to Reruns.Let's Pickle!
Looks likeFelissanis starting right off as well!
FLSbrings tales of deception and payback in, starring a household name, thePulleyage, with a splash of product placement done byIntense Dramatic Actor.Reflux Orange Juice
Late-night Viewers would be keen on tuning in at10pm. The expense of the Star is nullified with the Ad deal, so it only needs to cover the initial development cost of$5m.
The Show leaving prime time is, to the detriment of dairy grillers across the nation.Grilling With Milk
Three consecutive turns with a Show taken each time. What happens now?
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Closing the Season premiere would beTPN.
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Farrenstarted his Season with an Ad:
$Emergency
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Dead on Arrival
It's a bone-chillingly cold day in the heart of Ohio, but big rig bounty hunters never sleep... Well, Vince and Shawn certainly don't. Up at the crack of dawn, the pair is out on a risky job that finds them attempting to recover a rig.
With the first Episode down, the next one begins. We'll switch to 24-hour deadlines on the next Episode.
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Sirius9121coming with another Ad:
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The Ads are running out very quickly:
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Next up, it's back toSCN.
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StrangerCoughas called to Drop and Budget. He's the first to do so, and he chose the money, soSCNwill be allocated$10mfor Season 3.
With that, we are down to three:
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Felissanhas taken a Network card…
₦Audition
Use immediately.
Draw a, keep it for free.Star
She's called an! Who's it going to be?Audition
★That Weird-Looking
Star
pay $3m +$1mper Season⭗3221
Say hello to, now inThat Weird-Looking StarFLS' Green Room for free.
First use of the Network cards, still 3 left:
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Farrenopts for a Star:
★Celebrity Chef
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The End of the World
Renata discovers that Amabella is experiencing a crisis at school; Madeleine and Ed go into couples therapy; Mary Louise sets her sights on Jane and Ziggy; Celeste struggles with the possibility that she was addicted to Perry.
Moving to 24-hour deadlines now! The Season is moving along nicely…
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What willRIOTdo now?
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Thanks for the quick response!
A new Show forSirius9121is airing:
Do not missRIOT's new Show:, where theOnce Upon an Enzymebrings reimaginings of classic stories. Sponsored byPolice Procedural Mainstay!The Ultimate Apple Corer
It'll air on the hotly contested time slot of9pm, which is sure to bring in the Drama folks together. It costs$3mto develop but no upkeep, and the Ad will bring in$1mof Seasonal income.
Another chapter closes for another Show. This time, it's, still viewable during Reruns.Breath Mints Around the Globe
Choices are getting a little tight on the Shows department…
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Let's see whatFLSabout the remaining options.
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Felissanis claiming another Network card:
₦Good Branding
Use at the end of the game.
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FLShas acquired some. Could be an important card at the end!Good Branding
Moving swiftly on:
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TPNis up next.
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Farrenis joining in on some Network card action:
₦Viewers
Use immediately.
Get ⭗5.
TPNhas gained extra:Viewers⭗5, plain and simple.
Unfinished Business
An accountant on the run from the mob offers the man who ordered Leo McCarthy's murder in exchange for faking his death. When Gatti learns of it, he goes undercover without permission, imperiling his life.
Three networks still in play after 3 Episodes:
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Sirius9121has decided to Drop and Budget. He's the second to do so, and he chose the money, so that meansRIOTwill get an additional$8mfor the next Season.
Just two networks still at it!
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Felissanhas also decided to Drop and Budget. She's the third to do so, and she opts for the money, which meansFLSwill get$4mof extra cash for the next Season.
Which leaves justTPNstill in the running. There are 10 cards left on the board, so the deadline is set at 60 hours.
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Farrenhas mapped out his plans; let's resolve them one by one.
First: he's landing all the available Ads:
andYeti Yachtsare going toLuxury SpacecraftTPN's Green Room, with a combined$2mgain.
Next, two of the Stars:
andSoap Opera Starare now in the Green Room as well, for a cost ofSatirical News Anchor$4m.
After that, the last Network card:
The network gets someand getsAdvertising Push⭗3out of it.
And that's everything, so he decided to Drop and Budget, netting$2mfor the next Season.
Everyone has now cashed out of the Season. Here's the dropping order:
Unfortunately, not everything on the board was selected. The remaining Shows will be discarded and the Stars returned to the bottom of the deck.
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Season 2 Finale
The second Season is now behind us! All things considered, it's a relatively short one. First, let's see the networks prior to scoring:
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and here's how everyone has done during the Season!
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With that out of the way, let's see the current standings prior to (and the turn order for) Season 3:
Order Player / Network Viewers Money In/Out D&B? 1st StrangerCoug SCN⭗32$10m±$0m✕2nd Sirius9121 RIOT⭗41$22m±$0m✕3rd Felissan FLS⭗50$16m+$1m✕4th Farren TPN⭗68$14m+$1m✕
The New Guy
A rock legend's guitar becomes a menace in Jersey City, N.J., and Artie and Claudia run into an ATF agent who has a knack for knowing when people lie.
New Season, new possibilities. I feel like the Genre Bonuses are going to start flying off this Season! Let's see the board:
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We have the first sighting of aPromo! Promos are special in that if you pay for it while putting it on air, either by developing a Show or attaching it to an existing one, you'll get extra Viewers as listed on the card. Could be a much needed boost!
Of course, you can still play it as a regular Ad if you don't want to spend money.
Based on the turn order, we're kicking things off withSCN.
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First Ad grab of the Season forStrangerCoug:
$Finnoula's
Fairly-Fragrant Fish
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is now inFinnoula's Fairly-Fragrant FishSCN's Green Room. It receives$3mfrom the Ad.
And we're off once again:
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We callRIOTto choose next.
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Sirius9121with the first Season 3 Show:
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Coming toRIOT, it's, where theSportsEdgesbrings you the latest and greatest in the world of sports!Talent Show Winner
The Show costs$2mto develop and a furtherof Seasonal upkeep. There's still a slot for an Ad, so the difference could potentially be covered in the future.$3m
With this Show being up, another Show will be relegated to Reruns. Out goes, withVery Charismatic Explosionsbeing returned to the bottom of the deck.Krakatoa Instant Coffee
That's one Show gone and done:
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Yet another Show, this time fromFelissan:
Criminal Mindfulness
pay $5m +$1mper Season
8pm ⬩ ⭮ 3 ⬩Star+ Ad⭗8/ 51061★That Weird-Looking
Star
pay $3m +$1mper Season⭗3221$PlaqueBlaster
Toothpaste
earn $2m +$2m/$0mper Season
cond: Show is in preferred time
Tonight onFLS,enters the surprisingly zen world of crime investigation inThat Weird-Looking Star, sponsored byCriminal Mindfulness.PlaqueBlaster Toothpaste
The Show costs some$5mto develop, but luckily the income and upkeep balances out in this case, thanks to the Show being on its preferred time.
Before that, we have to bid farewell to, which is going to Reruns, and theCelebrity Rhinoplasty, quitting the Star life and now off doing god-nose-what.Network VP
Plenty of opportunities remain:
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To wrap up the first Episode, we turn toTPN.
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Farrenchoosing to develop a Show:
Cringe
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pay $1m, no upkeep⭗2300$Emergency
Trousers Ltd.
earn $3m +$1mper Season
Be sure to watchTPNfor the all-new, where theCringegets to the bottom of some otherworldly phenomena. Brought to you byCelebrity Chef!Emergency Trousers Ltd.
The Show costs$5mto develop and a furtherupkeep, but is offset by the Ad providing$2mof income.$1m
As for the Show that was on the 10pm slot,is now off to the Reruns, and theChainmail Bikini Warrior, fuelled by their TV gig, tried to run for mayor again. I don't see much hope for them even after the Show…Failed Mayoral Candidate
Better the Devil You Know
Alex and Claire's secret brings one family together and brings another to the brink. Tess and Liz clash over the lie—each with their own family's best interests at heart—while Jodi arrives home with a secret of her own.
Let's take a look at the board:
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StrangerCoughas signed a Star this time:
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pay $3m +$1mper Season⭗3221
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First Star off the list:
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RIOTwill choose next.
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Sirius9121went with an Ad:
$American Beers
earn $1m +$3m / $1mper Season
cond: Show Genre isSports
is now inAmerican BeersRIOT's Green Room, getting$1min the process.
A couple of Ads remain:
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Next up isFLS.
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Felissanalso went with an Ad:
$Promo D
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is now inPromo DFLS' Green Room, for a gain of$1m.
Last Ad on the table:
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TPNwill now complete Episode 2.
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Another Show is being commisioned byFarren:
Communist-y
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pay $3m +$1mper Season⭗2321$Yeti Yachts
earn $1m +$3m/$1mper Season
cond: Show Genre isSports
Over onTPN, theis taking you back to school onSatirical News Anchor, sponsored byCommunist-y!Yeti Yachts
As with most Shows at this point, it costs$5mto develop. Fortunately, the upkeep is zeroed out with the Ad, which, while not a perfect fit, still does its job.
With the airing of this Show,will move to Reruns, andAwesome Industrial Accidentswill be returned to the bottom of the deck.Blast Radius Pure Sugar Cereal
Double Date
Thinking Schmidt has chosen to be with Cece, Jess and Nick invite him to go on a double date with them. Nick is caught between loyalty to his friend and loyalty to his girlfriend when he finds out a shocking secret. Meanwhile, Winston promises to get the foursome a table at an ultra-exclusive restaurant that doesn't take reservations.
A smattering of options still available:
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Following that,StrangerCougis also doing another Show:
North Lawn
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pay $3m +$1mper Season⭗3221$Finnoula's
Fairly-Fragrant Fish
earn $3m +$1mper Season
It's an all-new Show onSCN! Join thefor some late-night humour onFemme Fatale, sponsored byNorth Lawn!Finnoula's Fairly-Fragrant Fish
This Show costs$3mto develop, and the Star's upkeep is counteracted by the Ad's income once again.
As for what's going to the Reruns, it's time forto leave prime time TV.Wide World of Forks
Sirius9121, you may take your turn if you want, but it'll only be resolved after we're done handling SCN's Genre Bonus. Do keep in mind that SCN's choice may impact your decision (and vice versa!), so if that is of your concern, you may want to hold off for the time being; but if not, go ahead. I'll post the board and your network for convenience:
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V/LA noted! Coincidentally, mine starts on the 7th, so I'll only count it as 1 day instead of 3.Felissan wrote:@Mod I'll be V/LA until the 8th. I should still be able to keep up in the meantime.
Sirius9121has in turn decided to take a Network card:
₦Good Branding
Use at the end of the game.
Get ⭗2 for each of your Shows
in your most populous Genre.
RIOThas initiated some. It's now visible in its network info.Good Branding
First of the network cards out:
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