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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2016 6:09:52 GMT -5
Can I ask, typically how long should a first RP be?
I've got a nice scenario with my character and feel I've done what the RP should be about, but wonder if it's too long or not long enough...hopefully it's not a silly question...!
Cheers
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Post by bad guy™ on Feb 6, 2016 6:22:10 GMT -5
Can I ask, typically how long should a first RP be? I've got a nice scenario with my character and feel I've done what the RP should be about, but wonder if it's too long or not long enough...hopefully it's not a silly question...! Cheers It's all about quality over quantity. If someone puts out an 800 word masterpiece and their opponent puts out a 15 page piece of incoherent gibberish, the 800 piece is going to win. You write however much you feel you need to get your story and point across.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2016 6:24:56 GMT -5
Can I ask, typically how long should a first RP be? I've got a nice scenario with my character and feel I've done what the RP should be about, but wonder if it's too long or not long enough...hopefully it's not a silly question...! Cheers It's all about quality over quantity. If someone puts out an 800 word masterpiece and their opponent puts out a 15 page piece of incoherent gibberish, the 800 piece is going to win. You write however much you feel you need to get your story and point across. I had a feeling that would be it; thanks very much mate. Proofreading over the weekend.
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Post by Sizzle on Feb 6, 2016 8:47:43 GMT -5
So. Storylines. What if I want to be in one? How do I start it? I'd also say that it's tough to get a solid story going until you've had a couple of matches due to the fact that your character hasn't yet built any relationships with other characters in the fed. I'll have a think in the next couple of days and contact you regarding possible PPV ideas though mate. Thanks, man.
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Post by Drakz on Feb 6, 2016 15:53:32 GMT -5
New card is up folks. Don't forget to read the Encore results as well.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2016 16:32:51 GMT -5
Very cool; I'm in a tag match, sweet. Sorry, who's Zoe Schafer? EDIT: Sorry, I know now...didn't look far down enough...!
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Post by Drakz on Feb 6, 2016 18:06:39 GMT -5
Just so any of the new guys are clear on the rules regarding a tag match, the RPs of both teams are considered as a whole. I'm not saying you have to work together on your pieces or anything (although I'm not saying you can't either) but when we judge the outcome of the match it is based on which team put forth the better RPs overall, so one team could post 2 average RPs and still be beaten by an opposing team who submitted one terrible RP and one amazing one.
Does that make sense?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2016 19:29:57 GMT -5
Just so any of the new guys are clear on the rules regarding a tag match, the RPs of both teams are considered as a whole. I'm not saying you have to work together on your pieces or anything (although I'm not saying you can't either) but when we judge the outcome of the match it is based on which team put forth the better RPs overall, so one team could post 2 average RPs and still be beaten by an opposing team who submitted one terrible RP and one amazing one. Does that make sense? Yes, that's clear, thanks. Can I ask, for example, if I began writing the match RP would I focus on what my character would do only, as opposed to including my partner who I wouldn't be writing actions and mannerisms for? Thanks.
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Post by jdfranchise on Feb 6, 2016 20:16:52 GMT -5
Just so any of the new guys are clear on the rules regarding a tag match, the RPs of both teams are considered as a whole. I'm not saying you have to work together on your pieces or anything (although I'm not saying you can't either) but when we judge the outcome of the match it is based on which team put forth the better RPs overall, so one team could post 2 average RPs and still be beaten by an opposing team who submitted one terrible RP and one amazing one. Does that make sense? Yes, that's clear, thanks. Can I ask, for example, if I began writing the match RP would I focus on what my character would do only, as opposed to including my partner who I wouldn't be writing actions and mannerisms for? Thanks. I'm trying to figure out if you're talking about writing a match for the results or just your competitive rp.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2016 20:30:11 GMT -5
Yes, that's clear, thanks. Can I ask, for example, if I began writing the match RP would I focus on what my character would do only, as opposed to including my partner who I wouldn't be writing actions and mannerisms for? Thanks. I'm trying to figure out if you're talking about writing a match for the results or just your competitive rp. The match RP - results. I've largely done my promo RP.
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Post by jdfranchise on Feb 6, 2016 21:05:06 GMT -5
I'm trying to figure out if you're talking about writing a match for the results or just your competitive rp. The match RP - results. I've largely done my promo RP. Oh for that, you would be focusing on all four people involved in your match. You would write it as a tag team match you see on TV with all the in ring action, using each person's move sets. You'll also write two endings, for each team winning. Hope that helps. If you need references, take a look at some of our archives to see how we do things.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2016 21:23:58 GMT -5
The match RP - results. I've largely done my promo RP. Oh for that, you would be focusing on all four people involved in your match. You would write it as a tag team match you see on TV with all the in ring action, using each person's move sets. You'll also write two endings, for each team winning. Hope that helps. If you need references, take a look at some of our archives to see how we do things. Great, thanks very much. Cheers
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Post by Sizzle on Feb 6, 2016 21:38:23 GMT -5
Oh for that, you would be focusing on all four people involved in your match. You would write it as a tag team match you see on TV with all the in ring action, using each person's move sets. You'll also write two endings, for each team winning. Hope that helps. If you need references, take a look at some of our archives to see how we do things. Great, thanks very much. Cheers Whoa! You just got here and you're already taking the initiative and writing a match? That's sweet.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2016 21:52:05 GMT -5
Great, thanks very much. Cheers Whoa! You just got here and you're already taking the initiative and writing a match? That's sweet. Thanks! Yes, I thought I would, though timing will be crucial. I might get in touch with the guy who is my tag partner for some insight.
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Post by jdfranchise on Feb 6, 2016 21:59:12 GMT -5
Whoa! You just got here and you're already taking the initiative and writing a match? That's sweet. Thanks! Yes, I thought I would, though timing will be crucial. I might get in touch with the guy who is my tag partner for some insight. That's always a good idea. It'll help in planning spots and sequences.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2016 22:02:05 GMT -5
Thanks! Yes, I thought I would, though timing will be crucial. I might get in touch with the guy who is my tag partner for some insight. That's always a good idea. It'll help in planning spots and sequences. Thanks again, will do.
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Post by jdfranchise on Feb 6, 2016 22:10:50 GMT -5
That's always a good idea. It'll help in planning spots and sequences. Thanks again, will do. Listen man, you have experience in this type of writing (as far as results). I've read your work with SUMMIT, and all we're doing here is writing a full match rather than a recap. You'll transition fine.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2016 23:02:45 GMT -5
Listen man, you have experience in this type of writing (as far as results). I've read your work with SUMMIT, and all we're doing here is writing a full match rather than a recap. You'll transition fine. I've always found the worst question you can ask is none at all. Yes, I can read past stuff (and I have) but getting new insights from actual tenured writers in this field is great for me, regardless of my work with SUMMIT PRO. I appreciate you checking it out, by the way. I write full matches and shorter efforts, the impetus is always the flow for me. Thanks for your input.
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Post by Prophet of Ash on Feb 8, 2016 16:49:01 GMT -5
Can I ask, typically how long should a first RP be? I've got a nice scenario with my character and feel I've done what the RP should be about, but wonder if it's too long or not long enough...hopefully it's not a silly question...! Cheers It's all about quality over quantity. If someone puts out an 800 word masterpiece and their opponent puts out a 15 page piece of incoherent gibberish, the 800 piece is going to win. You write however much you feel you need to get your story and point across. don't be Immune
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Post by jdfranchise on Feb 8, 2016 17:20:21 GMT -5
It's all about quality over quantity. If someone puts out an 800 word masterpiece and their opponent puts out a 15 page piece of incoherent gibberish, the 800 piece is going to win. You write however much you feel you need to get your story and point across. don't be Immune Only a handful of us are going to get that. Might be time for all of us to let that joke die.
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