How to Beat Boss Event: 'The Glamour Gala'
The 'Glamour Gala' boss event challenges players to navigate the questionable construction and financial dealings of the Derderian brothers. Success hinges on understanding the environment and the motivations of key NPCs. This event highlights the precarious nature of their operations, from shoddy materials to tight-fisted employee payments.
To successfully complete 'The Glamour Gala', players must address several key issues:
- Investigate Questionable Materials: Julian's use of 192 square feet of 17-inch-square, 2-inch-thick white plastic foam blocks, described as having the consistency of "swimming pool noodles," on the drummer's alcove walls at 211 Cowesett Avenue is a critical point. The origin of this material is unclear, and its quality is suspect. Players might need to gather evidence or expose the use of these materials.
- Expose Financial Irregularities: The Derderians' payment practices are a major vulnerability. John Arpin, a bouncer, was paid $50 cash only if there were at least seventy people in the club; otherwise, he received a bar tab up to $27 with no cash. He also performed cooking duties in the club's "meager kitchen." Erin Pucino, working at the Shell station, was paid half her salary in a paycheck and the rest in cash, and was instructed to conserve electricity by turning off outside lights and keeping the electric heater low. Documenting these practices can be used to undermine the Derderians.
- Uncover Failed Revitalization Attempts: The event's backstory includes several unsuccessful attempts to revitalize West Warwick, such as a tax-free shopping zone proposal, a Narragansett Indian casino with Harrah's, and a "destination-resort indoor water park" that was rumored to be an FBI sting operation. While not directly actionable within the club, understanding these past failures provides context for the Derderians' desperate measures.