NPWL episode 3

Another npwl cool, you’re putting these together fast which is cool because you’re giving us all something new to watch.

But there’s a few things that have been bugging me since NPWL 1, the first being you choice of backdrop. I know you’re going for the “underground” look, but as long as you use your bedroom as a backdrop, every scene reminds me that I’m watching a pic-fed rather than a “show”
Go over to the graphics thread and print out a crowd or something. If you’re got the resources, I think a solid background would really improve NPWL.

Something else that’s been bugging me since NPWL 1 is the lack of turnbuckle pads. I just don’t get why you don’t have any. In storyline I don’t think it was explained and apparently the NPWL has been around for 24years? Why wouldn’t this company invest in turnbuckles? Bigeviljohn said he sent you turnbuckle covers in one of his responcses, if you have them use them, or at least explain why they’re not there.
You’re using a mattel elite ring, no? where are the turn pads that came with that? If you’re not using them bc of the WWE Logo, I scraped them off with a tooth pic after placing them in boiling water for a few mintues.
Also, where are the original ring ropes? I get distracted by seeing the knots in the ring ropes.

Also, there seems to be quite a few pictures that are missing.

And lastly, I think your poses are improving, but some are still stiff. Try to look at your pics and ask yourself “is this how the human body works?” especially the wrists of your figures.

I swear. I’m not trying to bury you, but instead give you honest feedback that can maybe help you improve. In no way do I want you to stop NPWL, because after 3 weeks I’m starting to get into the storylines, and I don’t want to see you stop.

I was surprised to see the wrestling mob just destroyed like that, especially by one man, Logan Brookes.

I was hoping for more from Prince Charming the 8th, DF said he got into NPWL based on talent like everyone else, but since he got squashed, I assume he’s got some connection with Kurt Lennon? If not him, then someone else with power/authority. I totally get why Derik Hall was pissed, give him some real competition, the guy is literally asking for it.

Just wondering, how did you get the blood on Chris Thorn? It looked good.

Lol at your SOPA/PIPA comments.

Overall, I did think this show was enjoyable. I can’t wait to see more NPWL.
P.S. if you haven’t checked out the new WCM, do so. Izzy put together a great show, and I think you can learn a lot from looking at how well put together that show is from the look to the story.

I appreciate Derek referencing WCM and as you already know, I’m a fan of your NPWL, so don’t take any of my critiques as negatives, they are just things that for me, would improve something that is already good.

I think smaller pictures (500x or 600x) make for better viewing and better flow. They would also constrain your text boxes, making your commentary easier to follow. I know there are many free batch pic resizing tools on the web you can try if you want to go in that direction (I batch resize everything with either Photoshop or ACDSee).

Backdrops can really make your show unique, but of course, not everybody has the space. I work from my desk, so I have a collapsible stage I can put together and take apart pretty fast, though it’s much simpler and smaller than I’d like it to be.

I got as big as 36x36 for previous stages, but again, wife not to happy with having the living room turned into a wrestling arena and we live in a one-roomer, so sometimes you need to work with the space you have.

Even plain curtains or sheets can serve as a great background. Brm used garbage bags for years as a background and his show looked like anything but trash.

Turnbuckles. I know you have a RSR (not a Mattel) and frankly I feel the turnbuckles make that ring be what it is. If you don’t have it, not much to do about it, but it would be a shame not to use them if you do. Even with original logos, I know some people customize their ring skirts, ring mats and turnbuckles, which is always a plus, but not something you have to do.

Ropes can be tricky. I was so sad when my original ropes died out (Panama humidity destroys nylon ropes over time) but I bought multi colored nylon ropes through the internet. To avoid too much tension, don’t tie them. Cut them to the size you need slack, then just cut maybe an inch so you have tension, and join the ropes suing a good duct tape (painters tape). This has worked wonders for me, gives me the right amount of tension without damaging the ring posts or making them cave in too much.

I like all your customs, but I believe the Das stand out from the rest, plus they really help you get great poses with minimal effort (compared to RAs and more so TTLs). RAs have their own little personality and I love them so much, but sometimes, posing them can be challenging.

Keep up the great show, man, and again, these are not critiques, just personal views that don’t reflect at all with how cool your show already is. Plus, you are knocking these out at a neck break speed! I’m gonna have to work faster on my own shows or you’ll catch and surpass me in no time!