A Rough Approach, was a limited-time questline that was released on June 25, 2023. It was the main questline for Act 3 of the Fore! 2023 Event, progressing through it unlocked all the Act's personal prizes. It was preceded by the main Act 2 questline, The Long Drive,. It was succeeded by the main Act 4 questline, Down Putt Not Out,.
Quests[]
| Quest | Requirements | Time | Reward | Triggered By |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Rough Approach, Pt. 1 | Collect Score Pencils (x115) Make Springfielders Play A Round at the Muni (x10) Make Jimmy Try to Explain Success* Make Quimby Wonder What's Happening** |
- 4h 4h 4h |
 100  10
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Auto |
| A Rough Approach, Pt. 2 | Collect Score Pencils (x130) Make Burns Consider Homer Make Smithers Glare Homer Into Silence*** Make Homer Daydream About Donuts |
- 4h 4h 4h |
100 10
|
Auto |
| A Rough Approach, Pt. 3 | Collect Score Pencils (x100) Make Homer Pull Bart Out of Class Through the Window Make Bart Be Okay With This Make Ms. Peyton Decide to Not Get Involved**** |
= 4h 4h 4h |
100 10
|
Auto |
| A Rough Approach, Pt. 4 | Collect Score Pencils (x115) Make Golfing Homer Play a Round of Golf Make Caddy Bart Watch and Take Notes |
- 4h 4h |
100 10
|
Auto |
| A Rough Approach, Pt. 5 | Collect Score Pencils (x165) Make Burns Hit His Approach Shot Make Smithers Come Up With New Lies*** Make Golfing Homer Spy on Burns Make Caddy Bart Spy on Burns |
- 4h 4h 4h 4h |
200 20
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Auto |
*Only appears if the player has Jimmy.
**Only appears if the player has Quimby.
***Only appears if the player has Smithers.
****Only appears if the player has Ms. Peyton.
Dialogue[]
A Rough Approach, Pt. 1[]
Start[]
| Character | Dialogue |
|---|---|
| File:Jimmy Icon.png | Mr. Mayor, we're running at 50% above capacity, with business continuing to increase. Even with additional hirings we're experiencing a net profit of money for the city. |
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I don't understand. Try rephrasing it. |
| File:Jimmy Icon.png | Let's see... Okay, as we tee up on the ninth...our drive left us with an easy chip shot to the green. |
| File:Jimmy Icon.png | Normally we'd worry about bunkers on both sides of the pin, but it'll be an easy layup to put this one in the hole with a beautiful birdie putt. |
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Nope, that didn't help either. |
End[]
| Character | Dialogue |
|---|---|
| File:Jimmy Icon.png | What's wrong, Mayor? |
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Normally when I use city funds to get back at someone, it ends up with me having to talk my way out of handcuffs. |
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But this time it's bringing in a bunch of money for the city, and is an overall win for everyone. |
| File:Jimmy Confused Icon.png | And that's a problem? |
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I'm not sure. I've never had this happen before. |
A Rough Approach, Pt. 2[]
Start[]
| Character | Dialogue |
|---|---|
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Simpson, wait here while I fill in Mr. Burns. |
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Do you mind filling me in? |
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All you need to know is to just keep your mouth shut. |
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That's easier for me when there's food in it. |
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Mr. Burns, I've found my replacement for your match. |
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Capital. Who is it? |
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Homer Simpson, sir. |
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Simpson...doesn't ring any bells. Smithers, maybe you should check my bells. |
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Simpson, get in here! |
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Yell-lo! |
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I don't know this man. |
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It's Homer Simpson, sir. He works at your plant and he's quite capable on the golf course. |
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Hmm. Give me a moment to consider... |
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This won't take long. He's an old man. He doesn't have much considering time left. |
End[]
| Character | Dialogue |
|---|---|
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All right, Smithers. He'll do. What's his compensation? |
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He'll accept donuts as payment. |
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Mmm...donuts as payment. |
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Simpson, you'd better not embarrass me. |
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Uh...okay? What's going on? |
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You will be playing a round of golf with Mr. Burns next week. |
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Uh...it'll be hard to get the practice time on the course with the many hours I'm working this week... |
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Smithers, give this man the week off to ensure he has enough time to practice. |
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It's been a few years since I played. I could use some new equipment to give me that extra edge... |
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Say no more. *gets out his checkbook, writes a check* |
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...and some donuts. |
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Consider it done. *writes another check* |
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...lots of donuts. |
| File:Smithers Angry Icon.pnh | Get out now, Simpson! |
A Rough Approach, Pt. 3[]
Start[]
| Character | Dialogue |
|---|---|
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...and a hexagon has six sides. Any questions? |
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*tapping on window* Bart's teacher, I need to talk to Bart. |
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*opens the window* We are in the middle of a lesson, Mr. Simpson. |
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That's why I'm interrupting from outside the window. Come here, boy. |
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What's going on? |
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Need your help with something. It'll take all week. |
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But Bart will miss heptagons, octagons and possibly dodecagons. |
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I'm go-gone-a-gon! |
End[]
| Character | Dialogue |
|---|---|
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Mr. Simpson, I have a small form here for you to sign. |
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Just something I can show Principal Skinner when he asks where Bart is. |
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I usually forge my Dad's signature. It comes in handy for report cards and faking sick days. |
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You allow this? |
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Do I, Bart? |
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*signs* He does. |
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Come on, boy. We have golf to golf! |
A Rough Approach, Pt. 4[]
Start[]
| Character | Dialogue |
|---|---|
| File:Caddy Bart Thinking Icon.png | So you pulled me out of school for the whole week because you have to play golf with Mr. Burns? |
| File:Golfing Homer Icon.png | Yup. I need a caddy. You're a caddy. |
| File:Caddy Bart Confused Icon.png | I did that once. |
| File:Golfing Homer Icon.png | I was an astronaut once. What's your point? |
| File:Caddy Bart Surprised Icon.png | Let me get your clubs, commander. |
End[]
| Character | Dialogue |
|---|---|
| File:Golfing Homer Icon.png | Okay, boy. What can I improve? |
| File:Caddy Bart Icon.png | Well, your long game sucks, your short game sucks and your putter is stuck in your belly button. |
| File:Golfing Homer Icon.png | This is going to be a "best ball" tournament, whatever that means... |
| File:Caddy Bart Icon.png | It means the team you're on would use the best ball from each shot and then all play from that spot. |
| File:Caddy Bart Icon.png | Do you know what Mr. Burns' game is like? |
| File:Golfing Homer Icon.png | No clue, but I know a way we can find out. |
| File:Caddy Bart Smug Icon.png | I hope it's something illegal. |
A Rough Approach, Pt. 5[]
Start[]
| Character | Dialogue |
|---|---|
| File:Caddy Bart Annoyed Icon.png | This is your brilliant plan? Pretend to look for your ball in the woods while spying on Mr. Burns playing a round? |
| File:Golfing Homer Annoyed Icon.png | Shut up and duck down behind that log. He's coming! |
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All right, Smithers. How many shots is that? |
| File:Smithers Nervous Icon.png | That was your, er...second shot, sir. |
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I could have sworn I hit it three times in the fairway back there... |
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Yes, but there was, umm...interference from the wind, and a squirrel chittering. The PGA says that means two free shots. |
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Capital. Quick, hand me my pitching wedge! Ooo! there goes a butterfly! Two more free shots! |
End[]
| Character | Dialogue |
|---|---|
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Well played, sir! Only a foot away from the hole! |
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Is it close enough for me to glare at the ball and scare it in? |
| File:Caddy Bart Icon.png | Gotta give the old man credit. He's good around the greens. |
| File:Caddy Bart Thinking Icon.png | Your tee shots can make up for his old man noodle arms, and his approach shots can make up for your noodle head chip shots. |
| File:Caddy Bart Happy Icon.png | You too might actually be able to pull this off! |
| File:Golfing Homer Drool Icon.png | When do donuts come into play? |
| File:Caddy Bart Annoyed Icon.png | They don't. |
| File:Golfing Homer Sad Icon.png | I'm gonna need some time to think about this. |
