The story's kickoff

the kickoff is the event that sets the story in motion.

the kickoff is the transition between act 1 and act 2.

the kickoff is usually caused by a problem, an opportunity or both.

A situation takes shape that will lead to a problem or an opportunity

A problem or opportunity is presented to Buck

the problem or opportunity motivate Buck to commit to a concrete goal.

A catalyst that releases the built up conflicts into action or something that sets Buck into motion. Something turns everything around. Something that either lures or drives Buck into committing to a consequential action. A turn of events that causes Buck to react in a way that spins the action of the story around in another direction. Something happens that triggers Bucks motivation. Something causes the collapse of an unstable situation or something destabilizes a formerly stable situation. Something happens to change the direction of Bucks actions. The rules have changed, he cant get by the way he did before.

Usually a loss, jeopardy, or desire followed by an opportunity. -

Often Buck is transgressed against or Buck accidentally or intentionally transgresses against another person. If Buck falls into the problem due to a neurosis or flaw, this flaw is usually the issue of the story.

Buck is presented with a problem or opportunity that leads him to commit to an objective.

Kickoff event

Buck has a lack

Sam acts against Buck

Buck has an opportunity

A misfortune befalls Buck