09-01-2011, 12:48 AM
One thing that I absolutely love is how well known, and documented Savini\'s bizarre convention behavior is. It\'s almost mythic in a way.
Dealing with Savini at a convention is a lot like an rpg, or one of those "choose your own adventure" books. I think someone should actually make a Tom Savini convention rpg, where one must "appease the sphinx like Savini" by "currying his favor, and earning his approving attention".
I think it would go a little something like this:
Choose action: approach Savini with casual greeting "Hi Mr. Savini! I am a big fan of your work!
Savini deflects action by averting gaze with dismissive "yeah...." -20 constitution, -30 stamina, afflicted with "disillusionment"
Equip: nubile skinny goth girl with large breasts.
Savini has been petrified by slutty young goth. Both you and Savini lose a turn.
Savini attempts evasive action by "leaving booth". You attempt a preemptive strike by presenting "high quality Lon Chaney Sr. Phantom of the Opera bust".
Savini -70mp. Savini says "That is gorgeous! Where did you get that? You gain "attention, and approval of Savini!" +50 charisma, and "leverage of the conversation" skill is gained!
Savini attempts "barter". You deflect Savini\'s "barter" with "refusal". Savini - 10,000 ego points. Savini is defeated!
Dealing with Savini at a convention is a lot like an rpg, or one of those "choose your own adventure" books. I think someone should actually make a Tom Savini convention rpg, where one must "appease the sphinx like Savini" by "currying his favor, and earning his approving attention".
I think it would go a little something like this:
Choose action: approach Savini with casual greeting "Hi Mr. Savini! I am a big fan of your work!
Savini deflects action by averting gaze with dismissive "yeah...." -20 constitution, -30 stamina, afflicted with "disillusionment"
Equip: nubile skinny goth girl with large breasts.
Savini has been petrified by slutty young goth. Both you and Savini lose a turn.
Savini attempts evasive action by "leaving booth". You attempt a preemptive strike by presenting "high quality Lon Chaney Sr. Phantom of the Opera bust".
Savini -70mp. Savini says "That is gorgeous! Where did you get that? You gain "attention, and approval of Savini!" +50 charisma, and "leverage of the conversation" skill is gained!
Savini attempts "barter". You deflect Savini\'s "barter" with "refusal". Savini - 10,000 ego points. Savini is defeated!