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Seto: I knew this was a good idea! But I still rule... __________________________________________________________
Lesson Two: Building Up Your Image
Part One
You've (probobly) figured out by now that you need a name of some sort, just to say you're someone. You just can't say to some random drunk on the street that they're a ransid freak, they're gonna most likely ask who you think you are. But please, don't say something like, "I'm Bobby Heatheran, why do you ask?" or, "The guy that works at the Texico station." It is times like these that you will need a reputation, not just being rich. [I remember this one guy that lived across the street from the orphanage. He had EVERYTHING, never did find out what his name was.]
But no worries, even if you are Bobby Heatheran that works at the Texico station, I'll tell you how to get a (good) reputation.
Step 1- If you make less than $50,000 a year, quit your job and get a better one. Or become a tomb thief. Remember, you're supposed to be filthy rich with servants and stuff; not an infidel that looks like a bum.
Step 2- Buy lots and lots of stuff even if you don't need it, and make sure the general/local public know about it. Word should soon catch on that there's a millionare in the city, and the news casters will probably want an interview.
NOTE: This is the first and most important impression that you will give to the media, so be EXTREMELY carefull when answering the questions. And if you have a southern accent, please get rid of it; it's very annoying. [Hopefully you caught that _^]
Step 3- Give them the interview. When you do it tell them about a hard childhood (you were always poor), remarkable comeback (you won a lottery or something), and charitable plans for the future. And when I say charitable, I mean you're gonna do something that people are going to look up to; such as inventing a really cool technological toy that computer geeks will want to buy, no matter what the price. In short, charitable to yourself; BUT FOR CRAP'S SAKE DON'T SAY THAT TO THE MEDIA!!!!! Use something like the old "the happiness of the orphans" or whatever your "childhood" refers to. [But mind you that I can use this excuse truthfully because I was an orphan]. There are lots of childhood ideas in biographies of famous people.
Step 4- Do it. Invent that technological toy or equally good idea, or pay/steal it from someone before it gets a patent. This will probably make you company [YOU NEED ONE!] the target of attention and talk of the town, and if they don't buy your junk make/get more untill people start buying it. A good way to do this is hold a tournament publicising your product(s), but just don't outright tell the public. No, that's WAY too simple and people won't be that interested if they don't like your stuff. Instead, make one of you servants to "spread rumors" about a really cool contest with an even cooler grand prize. This worked in Duelist Kingdom AND Battle City (you can use these as reference).
Step 5- Now you've got a cool reputation! That was easy, now, wasn't it?
Part Two
Not only does your image rely on your reputation, but your looks as well. Here are some good pointers:
- Wear lots of expensive and original clothes ALL the time, unless you go to a school that uses uniforms. Costom-made leather products are always attention getters.
- Always stay ahead of the fashion craze. For example, if evryone has a dog collar on; you're wearing unnecessary buckles and belts.
- If you MUST wear normal T-shirt and/or pants, make sure they are a designer line.
IMPORTANT!: Don't get too caught up in clothing and eccessories or people will begin to think you're gay. YOU DON'T WANT THIS!!!!! -P
- Get a really cool haircut that no one else has, something that is noticable.
- If you get a tatto, get a nifty one; like dragons and skulls and stuff. And you might want to wear clothing that shows this off, unless you're underaged and depending on where it is located.
- ALWAYS show off your facial features if you can help it. You need the fangirls/guy to hover about your every glance, supporting you and not your target [more on that later].
- Never, ABSOLUTELY never, let anyone think you don't know what you're doing. Don't widen your eyes in shock when your TV turns on when you press the button, don't leave your mouth agape if you see "pictures" on the net, and don't cry if someone insults you. Insult them twenty times worse and/or get even with them. For example, if a random guy in the audience blurts out that you're the devil incarnate; don't hesitate to have him kicked out of the vicinity immediately. Then claim (with the most truthfull and apologetic look you can muster) that he/she is obviously insane and needs to go take some medicine from the nice men in white jackets/needs to be seen by the nice man that asks the personal questions.
Exercise: Read the books that you gathered in Chapter 1, and get as far as you can with the dictionary. Then in your "contest" use these insulting ideas on your target/opponent [Hey, don't YOU want to make it to the finals?]. But don't take that comedian's book litterally, use the ideas of comebacks in case you find yourself in such a jam; but leave out the humor.
Seto: I knew this was a good idea! But I still rule... __________________________________________________________
Lesson Two: Building Up Your Image
Part One
You've (probobly) figured out by now that you need a name of some sort, just to say you're someone. You just can't say to some random drunk on the street that they're a ransid freak, they're gonna most likely ask who you think you are. But please, don't say something like, "I'm Bobby Heatheran, why do you ask?" or, "The guy that works at the Texico station." It is times like these that you will need a reputation, not just being rich. [I remember this one guy that lived across the street from the orphanage. He had EVERYTHING, never did find out what his name was.]
But no worries, even if you are Bobby Heatheran that works at the Texico station, I'll tell you how to get a (good) reputation.
Step 1- If you make less than $50,000 a year, quit your job and get a better one. Or become a tomb thief. Remember, you're supposed to be filthy rich with servants and stuff; not an infidel that looks like a bum.
Step 2- Buy lots and lots of stuff even if you don't need it, and make sure the general/local public know about it. Word should soon catch on that there's a millionare in the city, and the news casters will probably want an interview.
NOTE: This is the first and most important impression that you will give to the media, so be EXTREMELY carefull when answering the questions. And if you have a southern accent, please get rid of it; it's very annoying. [Hopefully you caught that _^]
Step 3- Give them the interview. When you do it tell them about a hard childhood (you were always poor), remarkable comeback (you won a lottery or something), and charitable plans for the future. And when I say charitable, I mean you're gonna do something that people are going to look up to; such as inventing a really cool technological toy that computer geeks will want to buy, no matter what the price. In short, charitable to yourself; BUT FOR CRAP'S SAKE DON'T SAY THAT TO THE MEDIA!!!!! Use something like the old "the happiness of the orphans" or whatever your "childhood" refers to. [But mind you that I can use this excuse truthfully because I was an orphan]. There are lots of childhood ideas in biographies of famous people.
Step 4- Do it. Invent that technological toy or equally good idea, or pay/steal it from someone before it gets a patent. This will probably make you company [YOU NEED ONE!] the target of attention and talk of the town, and if they don't buy your junk make/get more untill people start buying it. A good way to do this is hold a tournament publicising your product(s), but just don't outright tell the public. No, that's WAY too simple and people won't be that interested if they don't like your stuff. Instead, make one of you servants to "spread rumors" about a really cool contest with an even cooler grand prize. This worked in Duelist Kingdom AND Battle City (you can use these as reference).
Step 5- Now you've got a cool reputation! That was easy, now, wasn't it?
Part Two
Not only does your image rely on your reputation, but your looks as well. Here are some good pointers:
- Wear lots of expensive and original clothes ALL the time, unless you go to a school that uses uniforms. Costom-made leather products are always attention getters.
- Always stay ahead of the fashion craze. For example, if evryone has a dog collar on; you're wearing unnecessary buckles and belts.
- If you MUST wear normal T-shirt and/or pants, make sure they are a designer line.
IMPORTANT!: Don't get too caught up in clothing and eccessories or people will begin to think you're gay. YOU DON'T WANT THIS!!!!! -P
- Get a really cool haircut that no one else has, something that is noticable.
- If you get a tatto, get a nifty one; like dragons and skulls and stuff. And you might want to wear clothing that shows this off, unless you're underaged and depending on where it is located.
- ALWAYS show off your facial features if you can help it. You need the fangirls/guy to hover about your every glance, supporting you and not your target [more on that later].
- Never, ABSOLUTELY never, let anyone think you don't know what you're doing. Don't widen your eyes in shock when your TV turns on when you press the button, don't leave your mouth agape if you see "pictures" on the net, and don't cry if someone insults you. Insult them twenty times worse and/or get even with them. For example, if a random guy in the audience blurts out that you're the devil incarnate; don't hesitate to have him kicked out of the vicinity immediately. Then claim (with the most truthfull and apologetic look you can muster) that he/she is obviously insane and needs to go take some medicine from the nice men in white jackets/needs to be seen by the nice man that asks the personal questions.
Exercise: Read the books that you gathered in Chapter 1, and get as far as you can with the dictionary. Then in your "contest" use these insulting ideas on your target/opponent [Hey, don't YOU want to make it to the finals?]. But don't take that comedian's book litterally, use the ideas of comebacks in case you find yourself in such a jam; but leave out the humor.