Post by Drezzy on Jan 28, 2011 16:05:18 GMT -5
..::Overview::..
Every fedhead has his or her own preference for how to format a match. Some prefer to have the action italicized, in parentheses, in brackets, or in a different font altogether, while the announcers and commentators usually have their names bolded followed by text. Our format is similar to this, but there are some minor differences.
..::Match Writing::..
For matches, all action is to be written inside of brackets. This is to help differentiate the physical occurences that are in (or near) the ring and long bits of dialogue or monologue. The names of the announcers, commentators, and wrestlers/managers speaking are to be bolded, but no colon is needed after their name. Instead, create a new line and add their words there, free of quotation marks unless they are quoting something themselves.
Example:
[Cliff ducks under a monstrous boot from Jesse and goes behind him, locking him into a rear waistlock.]
Gordon McLaughlin
Rear waistlock by Cliff, White breaks it up with a pair of back elbows...
Juan Sanchez
That's funny. Jesse usually likes it when big, strong men are behind him.
[Jesse hits the ropes and comes back with a lariat that sends Cliff dropping down to the mat like a sack of potatoes. Immediately, though, Young pops back to his feet, his body shaking with adrenaline. Jesse looks at him, shocked, and takes a step back as Cliff slaps himself in the chest.]
Cliff Young
C'MON, YOU PUSSY! IS THAT THE BEST YOU FUCKING GOT?!
Please note that the full names of those speaking are being used. This is done primarily to cut down on any confusion that could possibly result from having multiple characters with similar names (ie. Chris Nova, Chris Young, Cliff Young, etc.).
..::Match Length::..
Due to the length-specific ITP that plays an integral part of the United Forces Tournament, length is a major factor in writing matches for this tournament. Leeway is, of course, given for any and all writers who step up to the plate, but, in general, every 100-150 words of action (not play-by-play/color commentary, but in-ring action) is one minute.
..::Segments::..
These follow the same rules as matches, but the length factor is much more open. Given that some characters talk slower than others due to the very nature of speech, the same "100-150 words = 1 minute" ruling does not work here. Please do keep segments tasteful and brief, though, as FLW is not on television and, thusly, would be taking up time. Segments may occur in Boston, at the Front Line Academy/Agganis Arena, or in the ring.
This may go without saying, but no harm is to be brought to any FLW employee without my consent. Additionally, no major injury may be delivered to another handler's character without their express permission during segments. That's not to say that your character may not attack them post-match or backstage, but nothing that could take them out of the tournament will be allowed without their permission.
..::Realism::..
Similar to the rule of the roster guideline, FLW and the UFT are about stressing realism in their matches. Wrestler A powerbombing Wrestler B off of the top of the bleachers and through a table on the floor is a magnificent highspot, but it's not realistic for Wrestler B to then get right back up and go back to work as if he was just locked in a headlock rather than sent plummeting to his/her doom. Similarly, a 200-pound Junior Heavyweight is not going to be able to lift a 500-pound monster up for a suplex with great ease.
..::Strats/Writing Guides::..
Strats (sometimes referred to as "Writing Guides") are 100% welcome and, in fact, ENCOURAGED! They help the match writer(s) develop the story of the match, write the characters involved as their handlers want them to be written, and aid greatly in getting well-written results.
If you're going to write a strat, please PM it to whoever is writing the match. Be as brief or as detailed as you wish, but please remember that letting the writer know your character's mindset, entrance, favorite moves, moves that rarely work on them (ie. "you can't powerbomb Kidman"), and preferred way of ending the match helps them out tremendously.
Every fedhead has his or her own preference for how to format a match. Some prefer to have the action italicized, in parentheses, in brackets, or in a different font altogether, while the announcers and commentators usually have their names bolded followed by text. Our format is similar to this, but there are some minor differences.
..::Match Writing::..
For matches, all action is to be written inside of brackets. This is to help differentiate the physical occurences that are in (or near) the ring and long bits of dialogue or monologue. The names of the announcers, commentators, and wrestlers/managers speaking are to be bolded, but no colon is needed after their name. Instead, create a new line and add their words there, free of quotation marks unless they are quoting something themselves.
Example:
[Cliff ducks under a monstrous boot from Jesse and goes behind him, locking him into a rear waistlock.]
Gordon McLaughlin
Rear waistlock by Cliff, White breaks it up with a pair of back elbows...
Juan Sanchez
That's funny. Jesse usually likes it when big, strong men are behind him.
[Jesse hits the ropes and comes back with a lariat that sends Cliff dropping down to the mat like a sack of potatoes. Immediately, though, Young pops back to his feet, his body shaking with adrenaline. Jesse looks at him, shocked, and takes a step back as Cliff slaps himself in the chest.]
Cliff Young
C'MON, YOU PUSSY! IS THAT THE BEST YOU FUCKING GOT?!
Please note that the full names of those speaking are being used. This is done primarily to cut down on any confusion that could possibly result from having multiple characters with similar names (ie. Chris Nova, Chris Young, Cliff Young, etc.).
..::Match Length::..
Due to the length-specific ITP that plays an integral part of the United Forces Tournament, length is a major factor in writing matches for this tournament. Leeway is, of course, given for any and all writers who step up to the plate, but, in general, every 100-150 words of action (not play-by-play/color commentary, but in-ring action) is one minute.
..::Segments::..
These follow the same rules as matches, but the length factor is much more open. Given that some characters talk slower than others due to the very nature of speech, the same "100-150 words = 1 minute" ruling does not work here. Please do keep segments tasteful and brief, though, as FLW is not on television and, thusly, would be taking up time. Segments may occur in Boston, at the Front Line Academy/Agganis Arena, or in the ring.
This may go without saying, but no harm is to be brought to any FLW employee without my consent. Additionally, no major injury may be delivered to another handler's character without their express permission during segments. That's not to say that your character may not attack them post-match or backstage, but nothing that could take them out of the tournament will be allowed without their permission.
..::Realism::..
Similar to the rule of the roster guideline, FLW and the UFT are about stressing realism in their matches. Wrestler A powerbombing Wrestler B off of the top of the bleachers and through a table on the floor is a magnificent highspot, but it's not realistic for Wrestler B to then get right back up and go back to work as if he was just locked in a headlock rather than sent plummeting to his/her doom. Similarly, a 200-pound Junior Heavyweight is not going to be able to lift a 500-pound monster up for a suplex with great ease.
..::Strats/Writing Guides::..
Strats (sometimes referred to as "Writing Guides") are 100% welcome and, in fact, ENCOURAGED! They help the match writer(s) develop the story of the match, write the characters involved as their handlers want them to be written, and aid greatly in getting well-written results.
If you're going to write a strat, please PM it to whoever is writing the match. Be as brief or as detailed as you wish, but please remember that letting the writer know your character's mindset, entrance, favorite moves, moves that rarely work on them (ie. "you can't powerbomb Kidman"), and preferred way of ending the match helps them out tremendously.