Crowe's Point
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[edit] Overview of the Point
An alternate universe set apart in time and space for the various characters created by Russell Crowe.
- The Point is a magical place... a bubble of fantasy in the middle of nowhere. Therefore, pretty much anything can happen. Be prepared to let your mind run free and think outside the boundaries of all logic.
- Crowe's Point isn't a fixed place in time or space. You wouldn't be able to point it out on a map or set a schedule by its' clock. Time is slow there and wonderfully so. The day can last for what seems 36 hours and the sun can set in two different places. We can eat and not grow fat, and money is no object. In other words, you wish/think it and it IS.
- The Point is where all the Boyz (the various Russell Crowe characters) reside after they have 'left' their movie. They arrive at The Point soon after their movie is finished and very often they bring their 'baggage' with them. Also, they've been torn from a life that they either loved or hated, away from family and friends they knew well and placed in a world filled with lookalikes. On top of that, some of them have found out that they are not actually dead or maimed but instead they've come to realize that they are the creation/incarnation of a single actor by the name of Russell Crowe, their Creator.
- The Boyz live together at The Point. Most of them have learned to adapt very well to their new environment. They've learned to live together, work together and survive together. Sid can, of course, cause mayhem and madness as he would be apt to do, but a character, like Hando for example, has come to ::rom the Real World, and how one visits this hidden place. Some come and go, getting their 'fix' and leaving soon after. Others, like many of the Gaslight writers here, have a connection. We are called/drawn to The Point. Those of use with that special connection were drawn by the Boyz themselves: Laura by Maximus, Bridgid by Bud, etc.
[edit] History
A history of the origins of the Gaslight Hotel and the events of the Point
[edit] Guidelines
Where do people stay at the Point?
- The Boyz reside in what we call 'The Tavern' (rooms/suites in the floors above and a bar/restaurant on the main floor). The girls (visitors and many permanent residents) reside in 'The Hotel' (also with suites in the floors above, offices, restaurants and ballrooms below). Some have taken up private residence in home and cabins that they have built for themselves.
Can the Boyz venture into the Real World?
- While before it was assumed that any of the Boyz who ventured outside of the Point on their own would meet with death, some of the writers are beginning to find ways of exploiting loopholes and revising those limits. It is theorized that the Boyz are true to the nature of their Creator and thus, not happy to be contained within the boundaries of the Point - so they have been and are beginning to find ways of breaking down those limits. Thus, you will see Maximus conferring with Max Skinner on the vagaries of growing a vineyard, with the intent of creating a label (or two) for the Point, thus bringing in revenue, or Cort building a retreat center and establishing ties with a local mission so the Point may share its wealth with those in need; and others, like Terry and his own company offering consultations of security and risk management. Suffice it to say, there are many possibilities not yet explored, so a writer can have a lot of fun getting the Boyz to do what they do best!
Can the Boyz go back to their own movies?
- Yes, if they want to. Most of the Boyz have adjusted to The Point well enough that their desire to return to their movie world isn't there any more and some had no desire to return in the first place. However if the Boyz do return to their movie worlds, they cannot bring characters from their movies out with them as that would pretty much destroy the premise of The Point (creating a new life for and with the Boyz). If we did this, John Biebe could bring his wife and children, Hando could bring his gang and soon you'd have movie characters running all over the place. However, you can bring non-movie character to The Point in the way that Tina brought John's parents and siblings (they were her own creation).
Who is with whom?
- Do you have your heart set on a particular character? Great! Do you need to know who the couples are for your story? See the Current Couples page for a list of who's with who and also which Boyz are yet to be paired up with some one.
Do you have your eye set on a certain Boy but they are already paired up??
- That's okay!! :) The great thing about The Point is the ability to have an alternate universe. If you choose a character that is already matched with someone else, what we do ask is that you avoid having the character's 'other interest' in your story. Take John Biebe for example. If you happen to choose Biebe as your own connection, then you would avoid having Tina in any of your stories. It would make things awkward having Tina walk down the hallway and run into your alter-ego and Biebe. Therefore it is just best to create your own world (or alternate universe) at The Point if you choose to match yourself up with a character that is already paired up, a world where part of the Point (in this example, Tina) doesn't exist. And again, there is the option of creating an original character for your alter-ego as an alternative.
- We have had several writers doubled up with a character in the past and they managed to create marvelous worlds for themselves at The Point. With a little thought, it should be very 'do-able' for you if you wish to write an AE for a character that already has an AE connected. Just follow the simple guidelines posted. If your heart is set on a particular character, don't let anything stop you; after all, this is your world.
Would you like to create an 'original character' like Dr. Anthony Giraudeau, Rick or Massimo?
- Feel free! You can base them on another actor (like Dr. Anthony is based on Joaquin Phoenix) or you can have them be completely original or you can create an original Russell Crowe-clone character. You can create these characters and bring them to The Point, we share them; though we keep them as true to the wishes of their original creator as possible.
Can the Boyz have children?
- No. One might say that they “shoot blanks.” We decided some time ago that it would be simply too complicated and WAY too strange to think that there could be Crowe-kids running around The Point.
Are the Boyz able to slip out of character in Point stories?
- No. As with single character fiction at the Gaslight Hotel, the Boyz at the Point must stay in character. While they have adapted to life at The Point and may have changed slightly as a result (for example, Hando has no other skinheads at The Point to relate to, so he has grown and learned some to adapt to his new life). Their essential character, personality and their sexual persuasion remains the same as it was established in their movie, even though their circumstances may have changed.
 Can Sid kill?
- No. While we insist that the Boyz remain in character in their stories, this is one characteristic that we did change since we didn't want Sid to be killing people left, right and center. Sid can have fun and create havoc to his heart's content, but he cannot kill -- his microchips have been mildly altered so that any time he may try to actually kill someone, he will malfunction.
Can the Boyz die?
- Yes. They are just like humans in this respect. They can be wounded and killed. In addition, if they are away from The Point for too long, the Boys will die. If any of the Boyz do die, The Point would essentially be destroyed as the Boyz need each other to survive (Magic, think magic!!)
Can the Boyz age?
- No, they always remain the same age as they were in their film.
Once permanently at the Point, can our alter-egos age?
- That is something we are still investigating.
[edit] Geography
When the Crowe's Point -- initially christened the Crowe's Nest -- was originally envisioned, it consisted mainly of a few locations: the Crowe's Hotel and the Crowe's Tavern, along with some beaches, gardens, a frozen pond, and a few other places that mainly related to the incarnations. As more of the regular guests became as much a part of the Point as were the Boys, those lives, too, became an influence on how the universe continued to grow and expand.
This is because growth and expansion are what is key to the Point world. It exists at another dimension, so that gives a writer room to 'play,' and permits the reader to think beyond the usual limited borders. With the arrival of each new character, the dimension expands and readjusts a little more, so that we have no realistic idea of exactly how large the Point is, and although some -- such as Lachlan -- have attempted to explore to the very "edges," the 'end' has never been discovered. It seems to go on forever....
No one knows the origins of the Point...not yet at any rate. We're unsure who created it or why, and can only imagine how long it has existed, and it appears that no matter where a guest might first be in the world as a starting point -- they always eventually arrive. We're not sure why some unknown Power(s) decided that characters of Russell Crowe's creation would live there; but it is an almost perfect world, and the evolution is continual.
Although there is no map per se to layout the geography and locations, there are still a number of places that are 'permanent,' and of course this adapts due to the aforementioned rules. This list is simply to lay a foundation, for both the reader and the Point fiction writer.
Crowe's Hotel
- Several restaurants, from a very formal, upscale one to several more "casual".
- A fitness center
- Indoor pool
- Outdoor Olympic size pool
- The main kitchen with its' own vegetable and herb gardens
- Smaller library for guests not wanting to leave
- Complete spa
- Patio and terraces
- Massive gardens, including the English gardens and the Moonlight garden
Crowe's Tavern
- The parking lot/car park sits in a large area between the two buildings, which are approximately 3 or 4 city blocks apart. There is a walkway/sidewalk which can take a person to the hotel, to the tavern, or down to the main beach area.
- The tavern contains the main tavern area consisting of the dance floor and bar, with plenty of seating.
ALSO FOUND AT THE POINT
- Air field/Hangers
- Garage/repair shop (Daytona or Indianapolis grade - - This handles many of the normal cars belonging to the guys and some of the ladies too, and also other vehicles such as any race cars, motorcycles, etc.)
- A small auto race track (which would meet the approval of NASCAR, Formula One and Indy car racing)
- Gun range
- Skeet shooting range
- Training ground -- (Associated with Maximus Decimus Meridius)
- Stables/Paddocks
- Horse race track - - complete with clubhouse (based on the design at Keeneland outside Lexington, KY; Keeneland is also the home of the yearly thoroughbred sales)
- A proper PGA golf course - “Valhalla”
- Putt-Putt course (for those that can't do the full PGA experience LOL)
- “Scents, Swords and More” -- an eclectic shop featuring aromatherapy and perfumery, as well as items of historical and cultural interest
- Cinema -- a full fledged theatre with state of the art acoustics, plush seating, and much more to make movie going a wonderful experience!
- Library (associated with John Nash)
- Shooting range
- Archery range
- Lighted Tennis courts
- Rugby field
- Baseball diamond (for the Americans)
- Outdoor basketball court
- Cricket pitch
- Croquet lawn
- Gymnasium and fitness center (for the residents only)
- Dance studios with walls of mirrors
- Boxing ring (indoors with the gym)
- Steam room and spa (residents only)
- Skating pond (associated with John Biebe)
- Ice rink (for ice skating and hockey)
- English moors and English countryside (Wuthering Heights) -- these start a mile or so away from the main complex
- Parks -- Often modeled after well known parks like Kensington Park, St. James' Park, Regency Park, with lots of smaller private gardens of various themes.
- Docks and harbor -- associated with Jack Aubrey and SID 6.7
- The Well of Hope Retreat Center -- associated with Cort and his ties with The Giving Tree Mission in town. In the rougher country situated next to the river that runs through the Point. Geography similar to the Texas hill country .
- The Vineyards
- Several hundred acres now. This area is very similar to Spain and France, terrain and weather-wise, so several types of grapes are cultivated: Burgundy, Merlot, Chardonnay, Riesling, Zinfandel, Champagne
- Associated with Maximus Decimus Meridius and Maximillian Skinner
- Medical clinic and lab -- Associated with Dr. Anthony Geradieau
- Two churches - - a Neoclassical style chapel with a singular steeple for Protestants and a Gothic style chapel for Catholics/Orthodox.
- Egan and NormaJean's ranch
- Tina and John's home: located about a couple of miles from the main complex.
- Anthony and Stephanie's home. Located near the clinic.
MORE TOPOGRAPHIC FEATURES
- Ashokan Falls -- in a remote part of the Point, possibly part of the headwaters/spring source of the river
- The River - winds itself through the Point, emptying out at some yet undiscovered area along the coast.
- Mountains
- Hills
- Moors
- White sand beaches
- Islands -- it is suspected there are nearby islands but Jack Aubrey and Lachlan are the only ones with the means to go find out.
- Prairie land - most often used for grazing
[edit] Members
- Tina Bennett / Alter-ego: Tina Stewart-Biebe & Adalia Rabinovich
- Sharon Ferguson / Alter-ego: Chloe Navratil & Deidre Montgomery
- Meggie / Alter-ego: Bethanie Fischer
- Marie / Alter-ego: Molly Simmons
- Sandi / Alter-ego: Cherokee Lansing & Scarlet Moran
- Layne Richards / Alter-ego: Rebekah Logan & Breanna Lawson
- Donna / Alter-ego: Donna
