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