This RP is going to be a little different than most. First of all, it's based on the world of professional wrestling, which is a pretty unique form of entertainment to begin with. Secondly, it's meant to be in the style of a wrestling eFederation, which is basically an online wrestling organization where players take on the roles of wrestlers and "compete" against one another to win matches and championships.
So how does this work exactly?
Well, it starts with enough players being interested. This isn't a dedicated wrestling site so obviously this isn't something that will appeal to everybody. But I'm sure there are a few wrestling fans, or former wrestling fans, here that would like to give this a shot. Players basically apply and fill out a character sheet for their wrestler the same as in any other RP. To pad out the roster size players will probably have the option of having 2-3 characters. Maybe one solo wrestler and one tag-team. I'll also throw some "NPC" wrestlers into the mix wherever needed.
As the GM, I'm basically the "Booker", or matchmaker, in charge of deciding who faces who at each "event". Depending on the number of players there could be between 5-8 matches at a given event. In the OOC section I'll post the lineup of matches for the upcoming show. Questions about the matches and storyline suggestions are also handled in the OOC section or by PMing me.
From there, it's up to the players to post "promos" in the IC section. After the matches are posted, players will be given about a week to write their in-character promos for the matches. A promo is when a wrestler speaks about their upcoming match. This can be done in a number of ways, though it's typically done through an interview or some kind of fancy video package. In your promo it's your job to talk trash about your opponent, build-up your rivalry and match, and showcase you character's personality. Promos are the main way you interact with the story as it allows you to take your character or feud into a particular direction. Based on these promos and the direction of the story, it's then up to me as the Booker to determine the outcomes of the matches and post the results of the show. Shows results will also be posted in the IC section, and will be presented as though the reader is experiencing a live wrestling broadcast on television.
In addition to writing promos, another aspect of handling your characters is submitting a character strategy or "strat" for the upcoming event. This isn't always necessary but it's a good way to offer input on the general direction of your character, and the feuds or storylines they may be involved in. For example, you may want your character to viciously attack his opponent before their upcoming match, or you may want your character to turn from a hero to a villain. To do this, you simply PM me a strat for the upcoming show, and I'll do my best to incorporate your suggestions. By sending strats over PM it also helps keep the other players on their toes, so they will be genuinely surprised by some of the twists and turns the story takes.
Alright, that's a lot to take in, so if you have any questions feel free to post or message me. Like I said, the first stage is finding players so that's obviously why I wanted to post this here in the Interest Check section. If you're a wrestling fan or if you've had a passing interest in wrestling and this sounds cool to you, please let me know by leaving a comment. Honestly, the more potential players we can get on board the better.
So how does this work exactly?
Well, it starts with enough players being interested. This isn't a dedicated wrestling site so obviously this isn't something that will appeal to everybody. But I'm sure there are a few wrestling fans, or former wrestling fans, here that would like to give this a shot. Players basically apply and fill out a character sheet for their wrestler the same as in any other RP. To pad out the roster size players will probably have the option of having 2-3 characters. Maybe one solo wrestler and one tag-team. I'll also throw some "NPC" wrestlers into the mix wherever needed.
As the GM, I'm basically the "Booker", or matchmaker, in charge of deciding who faces who at each "event". Depending on the number of players there could be between 5-8 matches at a given event. In the OOC section I'll post the lineup of matches for the upcoming show. Questions about the matches and storyline suggestions are also handled in the OOC section or by PMing me.
From there, it's up to the players to post "promos" in the IC section. After the matches are posted, players will be given about a week to write their in-character promos for the matches. A promo is when a wrestler speaks about their upcoming match. This can be done in a number of ways, though it's typically done through an interview or some kind of fancy video package. In your promo it's your job to talk trash about your opponent, build-up your rivalry and match, and showcase you character's personality. Promos are the main way you interact with the story as it allows you to take your character or feud into a particular direction. Based on these promos and the direction of the story, it's then up to me as the Booker to determine the outcomes of the matches and post the results of the show. Shows results will also be posted in the IC section, and will be presented as though the reader is experiencing a live wrestling broadcast on television.
In addition to writing promos, another aspect of handling your characters is submitting a character strategy or "strat" for the upcoming event. This isn't always necessary but it's a good way to offer input on the general direction of your character, and the feuds or storylines they may be involved in. For example, you may want your character to viciously attack his opponent before their upcoming match, or you may want your character to turn from a hero to a villain. To do this, you simply PM me a strat for the upcoming show, and I'll do my best to incorporate your suggestions. By sending strats over PM it also helps keep the other players on their toes, so they will be genuinely surprised by some of the twists and turns the story takes.
Alright, that's a lot to take in, so if you have any questions feel free to post or message me. Like I said, the first stage is finding players so that's obviously why I wanted to post this here in the Interest Check section. If you're a wrestling fan or if you've had a passing interest in wrestling and this sounds cool to you, please let me know by leaving a comment. Honestly, the more potential players we can get on board the better.
