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Chad

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Scenario: You're the owner of a mildly-successful league that has had considerable problems with delays. In the past, they've been somewhat acceptable at times, but it's gone way beyond that.

You've tried some overhauls over time (changing the amount of roleplay, adding smaller cards/different levels of involvement, etc.), but they haven't completely caught on. Your time is somewhat limited as you age, but you're more apt to stay involved when folks are well-connected and interested.

You've even tried to build some ways for things to continue when you're unavailable, but either the systems aren't completely set or understood, or you have been able to find seconds who are willing and able to move things forward and fill the gaps.

You realize that true consistency is probably never going to be acheived... however, you don't see a point in moving things forward again if you can't get at least some minimum level of output to keep the story moving and the entertainment level engaging.

So as you threaten Mike Dove's very life (that is, via castration) and are at the point of deciding whether to 'begin again' or not... what are the major factors in the decision? What changes do you make? What level of involvement do you ask for/require and how do you keep things moving? Do you open the doors again and pray for the response that's always been there, or do you just keep them shut and send in the maid to dust the gold statues every once in a while?
 

eron

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I'm really not going to break down every question you asked with an answer, because thats more in line with someone... hmmmm... someone else would do.

However, if you guys re-opened again, I'd agree to join and be active. The last fun I've had in E-Wrestling for the last 2-3 years was that Gold Rush tournament, and the only minute flicker of candle flame I have left in E-Wrestling would likely grow and set an entire house on fire if CSWA returned.

So yeah, thats all I have to say with that.
 

jediPREZ

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BRING BACK THE DICE!

...what? I'm serious.

Mainly, cause I think until feds like NFW or CSWA get 5-10 people that it can rely to write a match once a month, we're screwed. :p
 

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The above being said, I didn’t address any of your concerns, which is why you have a thread that’s open to replies instead of locked for everyone to view your rhetorical mandate.

What changes do you make?


It’s interesting that this should come up around the same time that the question of how to implement change is surfacing in NFW, and Katz had a few points that I think might be applicable here. Instead of blasting back out of the doors with a mighty, full-rostered declaration of vivacity, stay small and promote one, maybe two special shows where the main focus is producing something of quality within set parameters of time. I love the idea, personally, of a show set somewhere in Appalachia, in an enormous log-laid structure with no fans present, titled “Rage on Rocky Top” or something to that effect. Really focus on deadlines set for RPing and writing matches and segs, with the knowledge that achieving show completion by said deadlines is of paramount importance to the continuation of the fed. This way, you see who out of your smaller group of writers is strong enough to be relied upon, and who, if they can’t be, give you proper warning.

Also, (and this is continuing with the hypothesis that you’d be reconstructing the roster to an extent with CSWA’s return), make matchwriting mandatory upon signing with the fed, at least in some reasonable capacity.

See how a few small Rage on Rocky Top (or whatever) events go in regards to getting things done efficiently, and if the fun is there, if the writers are really there, and things seem to be moving smoothly, venture forth and plan for a big show. If not…it wasn’t meant to be.

What level of involvement do you ask for/require and how do you keep things moving?


See above for “keeping things moving.” As for what you require, I’d say different levels. For the characters that will really move CSWA forward, I’d say contribution to angle development, match-writing, consistency in RPing, probably on a weekly basis (or least availability if that needs to be the case. But really, it’s about how involved your character wants to be, and there’s no problem with people who aren’t contributing as much to take lesser roles if they’re aware that they won’t be Unified Champ if they only wanna write some RPs…or...godd*mn, I’m basically rambling at this point.

Do you open the doors again and pray for the response that's always been there, or do you just keep them shut and send in the maid to dust the gold statues every once in a while?


My answer is pretty obvious. Open ‘em up, and prostrate yourself before the Almighty.
 

BAishton

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Icons of Freakazoid and George Clinton in the same thread.

add the threat of castration to the mix and who needs writers?

That's grade a quality event right there.

Also: seconded on the only e-fed fun I've had in quite some time has been the little bit of Gold Rush action
 

Chad

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Thanks for the reply.

Nova said:
Instead of blasting back out of the doors with a mighty, full-rostered declaration of vivacity, stay small and promote one, maybe two special shows where the main focus is producing something of quality within set parameters of time.

Absolutely agreed. I think the idea of 'catching up' in time would help this -- perhaps the shows would show various matches, etc. from a 6-8 week period.

Nova said:
Also, (and this is continuing with the hypothesis that you’d be reconstructing the roster to an extent with CSWA’s return), make matchwriting mandatory upon signing with the fed, at least in some reasonable capacity.

Agreed. While I certainly understand there are some for whom matchwriting is not a strength or perhaps not an option due to other commitments, there has to be an understanding that the days of a fedhead writing a full card or over.

At the same time, there will have to be some folks who are willing to help be "cardrunners" and or bookers -- meaning that they're responsible for helping assigning anything needed for a card and pulling it all together. We tried this once before, but it didn't catch on.

Nova said:
My answer is pretty obvious. Open ‘em up, and prostrate yourself before the Almighty.

Thanks again.

-C
 

Chad

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BAishton said:
Icons of Freakazoid and George Clinton in the same thread.

add the threat of castration to the mix and who needs writers?

That's grade a quality event right there.

Also: seconded on the only e-fed fun I've had in quite some time has been the little bit of Gold Rush action

Thanks Barry. Great to hear that you had a good time. Hopefully if things start up again, we'll be able to convince you to stick around some.
 

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Does that mean the proposition of the freakazoid georg clinton funk-off is being considered?

Honestly I hope you guys stay around. I'd offer to write, but my memory of the nuances of a wrestling match ain't what it used to be; I haven't really watched in a while. I suppose in a pinch I could offer assistance, I don't know, there just seems to be too much history to just....fade away
 

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I thought I'd wait to see people's replies before posting because this was the first e-fed I joined and quite honestly its the only e-fed I'd consider being a part of as we all get older and have to do adult things (by that I mean work, families, that sort of thing, not the Gregg in the dark type of adult stuff ;) ).

Whilst my time in the CSWA has seen most cards being 'fashionably late' I agree that if CSWA continues to keep kicking we need to get some form of system going where cards are at worst 48 hours late. Reading everyone's thoughts I think that it seems to be a good thing to do the following. Do more 'informal' cards where there are maybe only 3or 4 main matches that are fully written (as suggested by Nova, have them based in small venues on card, finding new terriries etc), the other matches on the card can either be used as angle advancement strategies or the evolution of upcoming wrestlers. These matches would be written shortform.

In addition before the CSWA is officially classed as re-opened I think we need at least 4-6 (minimum, there can never be enough match writers!) people who will commit to match writing, if people only have 1 or 2 matches to write per card then it'll help matters, if necessary have them write chunks of major matches.

This would allow the supercards (PPV's and Branded cards) to be booked on the understanding that people competing in them will contribute in some way, be that match wriitng, angle work or just general card composition.

I love the CSWA and the time between cards makes it hard sometimes to get a flow for the angles and situations, I think a minor card a week with a branded card every other week and a PPV monthly or bi-monthly if easier would be ideal.

Just my thoughts, you know I'm here for the long haul and will offer help wherever.
 
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Chad said:
At the same time, there will have to be some folks who are willing to help be "cardrunners" and or bookers -- meaning that they're responsible for helping assigning anything needed for a card and pulling it all together. We tried this once before, but it didn't catch on.

-C

I am a horrible match writer. But, I would throw my name in the hat to be a cardrunner/booker. In fact, I want to be KING BOOK-ER!! :)
 

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