Post by duan on Jun 10, 2011 22:48:06 GMT -5
Joint Sims Alternative Palooza Universe
OFFICIAL THREAD
OVERVIEW:
1) 8 writers will be taking the role of the head of a promotion which completely starts from scratch. This will be the sims universe, so all promotions will be brand new. (no re-using WCW/ECW/etc.) There are two global spots, a national spot, a cult spot, three regional spots, and one local spot. Below will show exactly what is expected/given in each promotion.
2) This will be a joint diary, meaning all shows/rumors/updates will go in THIS ONE thread. ONE MEGA THREAD. If it gets out of hand, we will start a new thread. Depending on the size of your promotion, you will be writing a show weekly, bi-weekly or possibly tri-weekly. A panel of three judges (DTP, Penguin, & Myself) will review the show and give you a rating out of 10. Whoever has the best rating will be awarded the winner of the week and may receive a prize. If you are a global promotion and win the week, you may have an article written about how your promotion is crushing its competition and cannot be stopped. If the local promotion wins various weeks in a row, then it may be able to move up a ranking (to regional to compete with the other three) or possibly add another superstar. This goes for any promotion, not just the ones named.
3) Now, on to the actual promotions. When it comes to workers, you must keep the bare minimum workers on your staff at all times. If you don't, you will receive a point deduction. If you exceed, you also receive a point deduction. Did I mention the point system? I guess I didn't!
4) The point system will be as follows; I will be keeping track of who wins each week (promotion wise and worker wise) and the top promotion at the end of the month will receive something special added to their promotion, whether it be a new superstar, new championship, boost in ratings etc. The point system is based solely on the judges ratings.
5) If you miss your show for the week, that won't be so well for your promotion. It will go down as a 'cancelled show' and for those who have played EWR, you know how bad this can be for popularity. Of course, we won't have to worry about EWR as there won't be any sim used. Yeah, this is breaking the cardinal rule, but its going to be much easier this way. That way, you don't have people getting injured or getting signed away and such.
6) I encourage promotion warfare. If you want to take shots at the other global promotion or dig into your regional enemies, please do. It will only add to the fun!
7) Alright, now its time for the rosters! How will rosters be decided? Well, if you are a global promotion, you get first dibs. But, instead of picking superstar by superstar, everyone who owns a promotion will send me a list of 60 workers they would like on their roster. That way, the bigger names will be on the bigger promotions and such.
8) I also encourage you to add 'newsletter' updates on your promotion. Give me some rumors so I can get excited over your next show. Make it like you were doing a diary just with your promotion.
9) Finally, have fun guys. That is the only way this will work. If this goes on for awhile, maybe you guys will receive ACTUAL prizes for promotion of the year and such. I am so dedicated to this poop that I will put my heart into it. I have some extra time now, so let's do this. Also, I encourage you to PLEASE ASK QUESTIONS if you are confused. I am more than willing to clear anything up for you guys!
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OFFICIAL THREAD
OVERVIEW:
1) 8 writers will be taking the role of the head of a promotion which completely starts from scratch. This will be the sims universe, so all promotions will be brand new. (no re-using WCW/ECW/etc.) There are two global spots, a national spot, a cult spot, three regional spots, and one local spot. Below will show exactly what is expected/given in each promotion.
2) This will be a joint diary, meaning all shows/rumors/updates will go in THIS ONE thread. ONE MEGA THREAD. If it gets out of hand, we will start a new thread. Depending on the size of your promotion, you will be writing a show weekly, bi-weekly or possibly tri-weekly. A panel of three judges (DTP, Penguin, & Myself) will review the show and give you a rating out of 10. Whoever has the best rating will be awarded the winner of the week and may receive a prize. If you are a global promotion and win the week, you may have an article written about how your promotion is crushing its competition and cannot be stopped. If the local promotion wins various weeks in a row, then it may be able to move up a ranking (to regional to compete with the other three) or possibly add another superstar. This goes for any promotion, not just the ones named.
3) Now, on to the actual promotions. When it comes to workers, you must keep the bare minimum workers on your staff at all times. If you don't, you will receive a point deduction. If you exceed, you also receive a point deduction. Did I mention the point system? I guess I didn't!
4) The point system will be as follows; I will be keeping track of who wins each week (promotion wise and worker wise) and the top promotion at the end of the month will receive something special added to their promotion, whether it be a new superstar, new championship, boost in ratings etc. The point system is based solely on the judges ratings.
5) If you miss your show for the week, that won't be so well for your promotion. It will go down as a 'cancelled show' and for those who have played EWR, you know how bad this can be for popularity. Of course, we won't have to worry about EWR as there won't be any sim used. Yeah, this is breaking the cardinal rule, but its going to be much easier this way. That way, you don't have people getting injured or getting signed away and such.
6) I encourage promotion warfare. If you want to take shots at the other global promotion or dig into your regional enemies, please do. It will only add to the fun!
7) Alright, now its time for the rosters! How will rosters be decided? Well, if you are a global promotion, you get first dibs. But, instead of picking superstar by superstar, everyone who owns a promotion will send me a list of 60 workers they would like on their roster. That way, the bigger names will be on the bigger promotions and such.
8) I also encourage you to add 'newsletter' updates on your promotion. Give me some rumors so I can get excited over your next show. Make it like you were doing a diary just with your promotion.
9) Finally, have fun guys. That is the only way this will work. If this goes on for awhile, maybe you guys will receive ACTUAL prizes for promotion of the year and such. I am so dedicated to this poop that I will put my heart into it. I have some extra time now, so let's do this. Also, I encourage you to PLEASE ASK QUESTIONS if you are confused. I am more than willing to clear anything up for you guys!
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- This promotion is similar to the WWE of the wrestling world.
- The bare minimum workers on the roster is 25.
- This promotion has two weekly television shows. One show is two hours and the other is an hour. They are both in prime-time slots.
- This promotion will hold 12 pay-per-views per year.
- This promotion has three championships.
- This promotion has a house show rotation1.
- This promotion will have an overseas tour once a year.2
- This promotion is storyline heavy.
- This promotion is considered family-friendly.
- This promotion will be graded the hardest by judges.
- This promotion will have most of the reviewing spotlight.
- This promotion will compete with Global Promotion #2.
Extreme Wrestling Entertainment: ELLIOT
- This promotion is similar to the WWE of the wrestling world.
- The bare minimum workers on the roster is 25.
- This promotion has two weekly television shows. One show is two hours and the other is an hour. They are both in prime-time slots.
- This promotion will hold 12 pay-per-views per year.
- This promotion has three championships.
- This promotion has a house show rotation1.
- This promotion will have an overseas tour once a year.2
- This promotion is storyline heavy.
- This promotion is considered family-friendly.
- This promotion will be graded the hardest by judges.
- This promotion will have most of the reviewing spotlight.
- This promotion will compete with Global Promotion #1.
All Action Wrestling: RATED R
- This promotion is similar to TNA in the wrestling world.
- The bare minimum workers on the roster is 20.
- This promotion has one weekly televised show. It is two hours and in the prime-time slot.
- This promotion holds 12 pay-per-views per year.
- This promotion has three championships.
- This promotion is a little bit more wrestling orientated, but still has storylines.
- This promotion is considered a little more risky with the material it puts on air.
- This promotion will be graded harder than lower promotions.
Next Level Wrestling: HAZUKI
- This promotion is similar to ECW in the wrestling world.
- The bare minimum workers on the roster is 17.
- This promotion has one weekly televised show. It is one hour and in the late night slot.
- This promotion holds 6 pay-per-views per year.
- This promotion has two championships.
- This promotion is mostly wrestling based with minimal storyline content.
- This promotion is considered risky for what they put on the air.
- This promotion won't be graded as hard as the top three.
Kensei Gaman Pro Wrestling: CHRIS HAMMERS
- This promotion is similar to ROH in the wrestling world.
- The bare minimum workers on the roster is 13.
- This promotion holds 10 medium sized events a month.
- This promotion holds 3 major events per year.
- This promotion has one championship.
- This promotion is basically all wrestling based, with storylines sometimes thrown in.
- This promotion can be considered risky.
- This promotion will be graded slightly less than the cult.
- This promotion will compete with Regional Promotion #2 and Regional Promotion #3.
Glory Pro Wrestling: ACE BENNETT
- This promotion is similar to ROH in the wrestling world.
- The bare minimum workers on the roster is 13.
- This promotion holds 10 medium sized events a month.
- This promotion holds 3 major events per year.
- This promotion has one championship.
- This promotion is basically all wrestling based, with storylines sometimes thrown in.
- This promotion can be considered risky.
- This promotion will be graded slightly less than the cult.
- This promotion will compete with Regional Promotion #1 and Regional Promotion #3.
Burning Fist Alliance: RED DRAGON
- This promotion is similar to ROH in the wrestling world.
- The bare minimum workers on the roster is 13.
- This promotion holds 10 medium sized events a month.
- This promotion holds 3 major events per year.
- This promotion has one championship.
- This promotion is basically all wrestling based, with storylines sometimes thrown in.
- This promotion can be considered risky.
- This promotion will be graded slightly less than the cult.
- This promotion will compete with Regional Promotion #1 and Regional Promotion #2.
Central Wrestling Alliance: CM MACHO
- This promotion is similar to NYWC in the wrestling world.
- The bare minimum workers on the roster is 10.
- This promotion will have five real workers and five made up workers.3
- This promotion will hold 4 small events a month.
- This promotion will have one large event per year.
- This promotion has one championship.
- This promotion purely wrestling based with virtually no storylines.
- This promotion is considered beyond risky.
- This promotion will not be graded hard at all.
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1- you will be responsible for house show write-ups.
2- must incorporate into diary at some point.
3- can be already used sim-known wrestlers. (Kevin Hart/Bockwinkel/etc.) Must get character permission!
2- must incorporate into diary at some point.
3- can be already used sim-known wrestlers. (Kevin Hart/Bockwinkel/etc.) Must get character permission!