Psicodom Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 I was wondering. If someone wanted to become James Bond like, what would be the curriculum? Not necessarily to become an orphan mi-6 spy, but some,one with the skills we al love. - what would the training schedule be like? Would military training be mandatory? - what hobbies would lead to a James Bond like lifestyle? ( hiking? Rock climbing? Martial arts? Art collecting? Flying or sky diving? ) - what other skills would you learn? (Foreign languages, seduction, influencing, marketing, etc?) food for tought.... Quote Link to comment
WorldSparrow Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 First thing I would do is read the books, they give a lot more detail on the character than the movies. Especially the whole pragmatic side to him, which I love. 1 Quote Level 8 Expert in Obscure Details Challenges: 1 : 2 : 3 : 4 : 5 : 6 : The Martian Link to comment
Elastigirl Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 Have you read this article by Steve Kamb on how he lived like Bond for a weekend? It should give you some fun ideas https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/09/12/live-like-james-bond/ Quote Wisdom 22.5 Dexterity 13 Charisma 15 Strength 21 Constitution-13 "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind' Luke 10; 27 Link to comment
TheOtherScott Posted May 31, 2016 Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 The Fleming novels are pretty detailed about that kind of thing, and his workout routine was very basic. Push-ups, lying leg raises, dips, and pull-ups, with swimming as his preferred method of cardio. Quote PR's5k - 21:2910k - 47:26 43:2921.1 - 2:05:26 1:44:21 Link to comment
KAllen Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 Be born Sean Connery Quote "A sharp knife is nothing without a sharp eye" - Koloth "Ya can't grill it until ya kill it" - Uncle Ted "If it ain't Metal...IT'S CRAP!!!" - Dee Snider Link to comment
Raincloak Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 First you save up some $$, then you invest in the government, then they give you $$ plus interest in 30 years... ... wait that's Savings Bond. 2 Quote Every saint has a past, and every sinner has a future. Hylian Assassin 5'5", 143 lbs. Half-marathon: 3:02It is pitch dark. You are likely to be eaten by a grue. Link to comment
Rurik Harrgath Posted June 6, 2016 Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 While Jason Bourne might not find the Bond profile perfectly, the comparison is sound. With that in mind, two more solid articles from Steve that I would recommend taking a gander at... How to actually become Jason Bourne. Seriously. Train Like a Secret Agent: Becoming Bond and Bourne 1 Quote [Level ??] Rurik, the Thunderer Class: Stormborn War-Shaman (Path of Giants Barbarian/Conquest Paladin/Elemental Domain Cleric) BRUTALITY 11 | FINESSE 10 | VIGOR 11 | INSIGHT 14 | WILL 13 Equipment: Studded leather armor, war club, plus adventurer's pack containing rations, rope, and nature-based potions. "Rangers have to at least give up on pants. It's a special rule we enacted after Rurik became a Guild Leader.” – DarK_RaideR "Did I just get my ass kicked by a member of Metallica meets History Channel's Vikings?" - Wild Wolf "By the Well-Oiled-and-Meticulously-Groomed Beard of Rurik!" - Tanktimus the Encourager Link to comment
TheOtherScott Posted June 6, 2016 Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 13 hours ago, Rurik Harrgath said: While Jason Bourne might not find the Bond profile perfectly, the comparison is sound. With that in mind, two more solid articles from Steve that I would recommend taking a gander at... How to actually become Jason Bourne. Seriously. Train Like a Secret Agent: Becoming Bond and Bourne According to Matt Damon, six months of training as a boxer was the foundation of the physical side of the part. That's where the physique and economy of motion came from. 2 Quote PR's5k - 21:2910k - 47:26 43:2921.1 - 2:05:26 1:44:21 Link to comment
Rurik Harrgath Posted June 6, 2016 Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 2 hours ago, TheOtherScott said: According to Matt Damon, six months of training as a boxer was the foundation of the physical side of the part. That's where the physique and economy of motion came from. I might have to log some hours at the local boxing gym now. Quote [Level ??] Rurik, the Thunderer Class: Stormborn War-Shaman (Path of Giants Barbarian/Conquest Paladin/Elemental Domain Cleric) BRUTALITY 11 | FINESSE 10 | VIGOR 11 | INSIGHT 14 | WILL 13 Equipment: Studded leather armor, war club, plus adventurer's pack containing rations, rope, and nature-based potions. "Rangers have to at least give up on pants. It's a special rule we enacted after Rurik became a Guild Leader.” – DarK_RaideR "Did I just get my ass kicked by a member of Metallica meets History Channel's Vikings?" - Wild Wolf "By the Well-Oiled-and-Meticulously-Groomed Beard of Rurik!" - Tanktimus the Encourager Link to comment
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