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Post by BoilerRoomBrawler on Nov 22, 2012 2:56:12 GMT -5
WHERE THE BIG KIDS STILL PLAY
WRITER'S WORKSHOP Welcome to the FAWA Writers' Workshop, where you can seek advice from fellow FAWA writers on the many matches, promos, and angles that you may get stuck on. Sometimes a second (or third, or fourth, etc) opinion or perspective can really do the trick. So feel free to share what conundrums you may find yourself having as you try to get your match in on time, your promo submitted for a show, or an angle you're planning with other members. And feel free to respond to anyone's queries. Beware though, for this means that spoilers are almost certain to happen here and there. WRITING SEND ALL SUBMISSIONS TO BOILER ROOM BRAWLER.
USE PROPER GRAMMAR, SPELLING, AND SYNTAX IN EVERY MATCH AND PROMO YOU SEND IN.
BOOKEND ALL NONVERBAL ACTIONS WITH ASTERISKS, NO MATTER IF YOU WRITE A MATCH OR A PROMO.
Example: *Seth Drakin stands Connor Mackenzie up and Irish whips him to the corner.*
WRAP ALL "TAPED SEGMENTS" (VIDEO PACKAGES, BACKSTAGE SEGMENTS, ETC) IN QUOTE TAGS TO DIFFERENTIATE THEM FROM IN-RING ACTION.
Example: USE SIZE 3 FONT FOR ANY CHARACTER SPEAKING ON THE MICROPHONE IN THE PARTS UNKNOWN ARENA BUT NOT ON COMMENTARY. Example: MM: The following contest is scheduled for one fall...
USE SIZE 1 FONT FOR ANY CHARACTER SPEAKING OFF MIC IN THE PARTS UNKNOWN ARENA.
Example: The Punisher: Nighty-night.JK: Punisher with the Endgame! That'll ruin his opponent's night.MATCHES - Promos are the bread and butter of the FAWA, but the matches are the meat and potatoes, and the FAWA can always use more cooks.
When a match card is sent, you may claim any match to write.
When a match is claimed, BRB will write an entrance with music, commentary, and Michael Muffer announcements for the writer. The writer is free to alter what BRB sends them, including scrapping it altogether. He does it as a service to save creative energy. If you're writing a match and you want to do that part yourself, let BRB know.
When BRB has counted the votes and has determined the result, he will write a finish for the writer based on the result. Again, the writer may alter or even scrap what BRB sends them, but the end result indicated in the written finish is the same.
You may write unofficially booked matches if you have express permission from other participants. You and other participants must agree to the finish on your own because it won't be on the card to be voted on.
You may write squash matches featuring FAWA Free Agents. The finish is predetermined in your favor, unless you want a jobber to beat you - whatever floats your boat.
You do not need to be directly involved in a match that you claim, but be courteous if someone who is directly involved wants to write it themself.
COMMENTARY
- Commentary is good for clarifying the finer details of a match or promo, as well as highlighting individual events for emphasis.
"Gorilla" Tim Hoss and Jesse King are the FAWA commentary team.
Gorilla Tim Hoss is a hybrid of Gorilla Monsoon and Jim Ross, and thus is the play-by-play man who often sides with faces.
His lines should be preceded by "TH: " and use the font color "ff9933."
- Example: TH: Bah gawd! This crowd's going bananas!
Jesse King is a hybrid of Jesse "The Body" Ventura and Jerry "The King" Lawler, and thus is the color commentator who often sides with heels.
Jesse King's lines should be preceded by "JK: " and use the font color "99ff66."
- Example: JK: I gotta tell you, TH; this "Punisher" Frank Castle is my kind of guy.
Michael Muffer is the FAWA's ring announcer. He uses the font color "ffff66" and the abbreviation "MM: ."
- Example: MM: Making his way to the ring from Hayward, California... Weighing 200lbs... Vincent! Van... Agony!
EVERY MATCH SHOULD HAVE THIS MINIMUM COMMENTARY:
1. Before every match, Tim Hoss and Jesse King briefly introduce the match and any background detail it may have. Different matches will have different levels of this than others.
2. Every match proper starts with Michael Muffer introducing each contestant as they enter the ring. He mentions their hometown and weight.
3. At the end of every match proper, Michael Muffer announces the winner and the manner of the victory.
4. After every match, Tim Hoss and Jesse King make conclusive remarks about the match before moving onto the next one.
PROOFREAD ALL MATCHES AND PROMOS BEFORE YOU SEND THEM TO BOILER ROOM BRAWLER:
- Is the text grammatically correct?
- Does the text have any spelling errors?
- Does your text conform to the writing standards?
- Are the events of the match or promo clearly depicted?
- Can you trim down any text? Any purple prose?
- Does your match have psychology? Is it a spotfest? Is your match believable?
- Are the actions of all contestants in character?
- Does your promo have a point? Does it build up to any matches?
Also, an essay about e-fed match writing that should come in handy.
Also, The Big, Big Book of Wrestling Moves. A spectacular resource for your writing needs.
Every week, points are rewarded for writing and submitting matches, promos, vignettes, video packages, etc.
The more members who take part in writing a match or promo, the more points that are earned per member involved.
1 member - 1pt
2 members - 2pts
3-4 members - 3pts
5-8 members - 4pts
9-16 members - 5pts
There are bonuses as well:
+1pt if the promo or match is title-related (#1 Contender Match, Battle Bowl, Masquerade Battle Royal, etc)
+2pts if the promo or match is directly tied to a title (World Heavyweight, FAN Forums, Tag Team, Television)
A single member does not gain points on a per promo/match basis. The exception is when they write multiple matches officially booked by Boiler Room Brawler (usually title-based matches).
Earned points are used to "buy" your character straight into a Title match or a #1 Contender match. You must talk it over with Boiler Room Brawler and/or the champion whose title you want to buy a shot at. Have an angle or feud idea attached to it.
Titles cost thus:
Television Title Shot - 12 points
Tag Team Title #1 Contendership Shot - 9 points from each member of the team
Tag Team Title Shot - 18 points from each member of the team
FAN Forums #1 Contendership Shot - 12 points
FAN Forums Title Shot - 24 points
World Title #1 Contendership Shot - 24 points
World Title Shot - 48 pointsCURRENT POINTS EARNED:*UNDER REPAIRS* |
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Post by BoilerRoomBrawler on Dec 15, 2012 15:20:31 GMT -5
TH: Welcome new writers to the example FAWA exhibition match. I'm "Gorilla" Tim Hoss and with me as always is Jesse King.JK: I'm glad to be here and provide color commentary.TH: And he ain't just talking about the color of our fonts.JK: Hey, I like consistency in my commentary.TH: As do I. It also helps if it moves at a brisk pace while moving the action along.JK: You're right. Let's get to the match. SHOW NAME
As you can see, dear reader, there is a header telling other readers the name of the show and it's followed by the current theme song of the show.JK: Anyone worth their salt knows you can just quote all this and copy it into a text editor on their PC.TH: Right you are, King. I would also recommend that they save it to their hard drive, thumb drive, or what have you...JK: Save early, save often. Don't be an idiot.TH: Sometimes we talk before the header as a way of giving off the effect that we're back from commercials.JK: I dunno, I think it works just fine if we talke after the header.TH: One of those things that's up to the individual. So let's get to the match.JK: Wait. Don't forget about telling the reader the match itself!TH: Oh, right! Almost forgot.JK: Damn straight you did. Maybe I should tell them what to do.TH: No, I've got this. You just do color commentary; that's your job after all.JK: Well, tell them what to do if they don't tell label the match in the header up above.TH: If you give me a moment I will.
Jesse's right though. If you don't tell us the match up above, then you can do it like the following.MATCH TYPE OR STIPULATION
CONTESTANT A VERSUS CONTESTANT B TH: It's virtually identical to the first; the one in the header.JK: Just don't do it twice; it's overkill.TH: Now, let's get to showing them the in-ring action.JK: Take it away, Muffer!MM: Ladies and gentlemen, the following sample match is a standard exhibition match that is scheduled for one fall...JK: There's that nice, miked up sound we look forward to.TH: Remember that, aspiring writer. He's louder than us.*SONG NAME - BAND NAME* TH: This empty arena is really jumping to the music, King.JK: Maybe, but that's just text. It saves time for writing as well as loading on the page, but there's just something about having an embedded video that takes it to the next level. Cue the real music!JK: Now that's what I'm talking about.MM: Entering the ring first from Fulton, New York;
Weighing 232lbs, he is Freakin' Awesome Wrestling Alliance Legend:
Ryan... Bergman!TH: Now's a good time to say a few things about the entrant.JK: I agree. It's nice that Ryan Bergman could come out of retirement just to help us demonstrate a tutorial match for new writers.TH: I agree King. He's giving back to the e-fed that made his name.JK: I find that it's more or less implied that Ryan Bergman is making his way to the ring as the music plays and we talk.TH: Others might want to describe bits of his entrance...*Bergman points to the nonexistant audience and winks before sliding into the ring...* TH: Like that. It's up to what the writer prefers.MM: And his opponent...JK Ah geez...MM: From a local general store;
Weighing approximately 3 pounds;
It's that classic wrestling expression;
A Broomstick...JK: So Ryan Bergman is literally going to wrestle a broomstick tonight.TH: I imagine that it's a way of demonstrating creativity when writing a match.JK: Hoo boy...TH: Referee Lloyd McFloyd will officiate this little match tonight.JK: Earning that overtime pay I see.DING! DING! DING! TH: And that was the bell! Look at the two of them, circling each other.JK: Circling each other? Bergman's just hopping around him like a goon. It's a broom!*Bergman drops to one knee and holds the broomstick down.* TH: He's going for an early pin!
One!
Two!*Bergman suddenly jolts off of the broom and kips back up to his feet.* TH: Looks like the bromstick has more juice than Bergman anticipated.JK: This...*Bergman picks up the broomstick and hooks his arm around it.* TH: Bergman with a headlock! Notice how we clarify some previously described action.JK: But we also describe action that's free of text. Again, saves words.TH: You got that right, King. Bergman takes the broom down to the mat. Can it break out?JK: This is ridiculous.TH: Maybe it is, King, but the FAWA invites silly and serious wrestling. It's the beauty of the thing.*Bergman readjusts the broom and presses it against his neck-* TH: Sudden interjection! The broomstick is choking out the FAWA legend!JK: *sigh* He also has his shoulders down...TH: Right you are, and it doesn't get past Referee McFloyd!ONE!
TWO! TH: Bergman with the kickout!JK: But he's still getting choked out.TH: Referee McFloyd issuing a warning to the broomstick, and the broomstick is back on its feet and taking a rest against the ropes.*Bergman stands up and then charges at the broomstick...* TH: Bergman with a spear to the outside!*Bergman hammers punches on the broomstick as Referee McFloyd begins the count.* JK: If he's gonna wrestle a broomstick, he should at least beat it in the ring.TH: Maybe he's taking his frustrations out on the broom.*Bergman whips the broomstick towards the ringpost, but then he runs forward into the ring post himself.* TH: Excellent reversal from the broomstick. That's gotta hurt Bergman's head.JK: Gimme a sec.*King removes his headset and-* JK: Get back in the ring!TH: As you can see, King is not currently miked up, so he's naturally quieter.*King sits back down and puts his headset back on-* JK: That oughta teach him.TH: As ridiculous as you may think this is, King, you did just yell tips at a man wrestling a broomstick.JK: I want this match to end soon. It's just a Niteraw match. There's no need for it to go on and on like a supercard match. It's not like it can go the distance.TH: I dunno, if anyone can go the distance its-*Bergman lifts the broom up and drops it headfirst into the ring steps.* TH: Bergman is making this match personal. I can see scratches and knicks on that broom from here.*Bergman rolls the broomstick into the ring and slides in after it.* TH: At least he's taking the action back into the ring for your sake, King.JK: Just finish this already-TH: Wait! The broom got a good blow to Bergman's head!
One!
Two!
Thr-No!JK: Bergman almost lost to a broomstick.TH: That's no ordinary broomstick, King! Monkey flip to the broomstick!
Bergman with the kip up!*Bergman reaches behind himself, hooking his arm around the broomstick, and brings it down with a snapmare driver.* TH: Takin' The A Train! The broomstick has Taken the A Train, King! This could be it!ONE!
TWO!
THREE! DING! DING! DING! *PUT YOUR LIGHT ON – CARLOS SANTANA & EVERLAST* JK: Not that again...JK: There we go.MM: Here is your winner by pinfall; Ryan... Bergman!JK: Of course he beat the broomstick.TH: What are you saying? Are you being skeptical of the match result? Are you being contrarian?JK: No, I'm being the voice of reason. He beat a broomstick! A friggin' broomstick! And he didn't even do it in a reasonable time.
If I was in my prime, I could beat that broomstick in at least a minute less. Easily.TH: So you say, Jesse; so you say. I think it was a nice, brief match. Something typical for Niteraw.JK: Woof. Can you imagine if it was supercard length? If it "went the distance?"TH: I'm sure the reader would have really been wowed.JK: More like overwhelmed. This is long enough, and I'd argue we talked a bit much.TH: All in the name of showing the readers how it's all done.JK: I can't help but feel that we still didn't cover something-TH: Wait! Is that Boiler Room Brawler on the Awesometron?TH: Notice how the Awesometron stuff is sized like he's on the mike, but his speech is in quotes.JK: They notice it, Hoss. Let them speak.*Bergman shrugs his shoulders.* Bergman: Any time, Brawler!TH: And with that, it's time we close this match out and get ready for the next match of the show.JK: There's another match coming up?TH: Well, not after this one, but unless the writer is writing the main event of the show, they probably should have us infer the next match.JK: And with that, we cut to commercials, courtesy of Youtube. Unless of course this isn't Niteraw.
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