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Post by 'Foretold' Joker on Mar 7, 2013 19:35:55 GMT -5
The Forum Games section is always quite busy, but we don't really have anywhere to discuss what we could do with it or improvements/ideas we can discuss. So thought a thread like this might be useful ... so to start off. Call it nostalgia, call it good memories or just call it me accidentally clicking a link to the old EWT Sprite thread What would the interest level be for bring back EWT? I know we have WWE FAN Thread & FAWA currently so I don't know how appropriate it would be to even attempt to bring it back, certainly don't want to tread on any toes, cause disruption or clog the games section with multiple e-feds. (although keeping track of all the threads relating to those two looks quite tricky) The poll is just for a gauging interest, I'm far more interested in ideas or opinion about it and/or our e-fedding in general, interaction is what makes these things work so hoping to generate a little discussion about it. Maelstrom wants to know ... Feel free to ask or discuss any other ideas for this section here as well.
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Post by TOO SWEET on Mar 7, 2013 19:38:39 GMT -5
Out of curiosity, can we get a bit more of a back story on EWT?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2013 19:50:50 GMT -5
Aye. I second Fearless Leader's motion for information about the EWR bill. WILL IT TAKE MAH JERBS?!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2013 19:56:27 GMT -5
Well, the WWE and TNA threads cater to a specific audience, I think, those that like to write for their favorite wrestlers, whereas FAWA and the old EWT were intended for those that enjoyed devising original characters. Also of note is that our feds use a vote based system that I'm not sure EWT used. So EWT could be considered a more traditional e-fed for those who enjoy that. I'm also pleased that someone not associated with the feds knows we exist. Even if it's a mod who's job is to know about us...
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Post by 'Foretold' Joker on Mar 7, 2013 19:59:22 GMT -5
EWT - Extreme Wrestlecrap Threaderation - The original E-fed of the board. Currently it is in the archives section. But it had it's own forum section and was popular during it's time. Here it is - officialfan.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=ewtOriginally it was a based off threads in the previous board before we switched to Proboards. The nBo (New Board Order) and EWT posted a lot of banter which led to some fun threads this then somehow morphed into the EWT which Mod Toomiguci was in charge of ... this led to a more typical E-Fedding with ppvs, matches, title changes and hilarious over the top imaginitve wrestling angles and ideas. It lasted until 2008/09ish before quietly & abruptly fading away for reasons I'm not entirely sure why. A fair few EWT-alumni are still around in the games section. EWT had a match card each week like this: Maelstrom vs Hulk Hogan Joe Ragnal vs Bobby Lashley Nyrds vs Demolition Each poster got a match that they could do what they like with, interlaced with promo's and segments. EWT posters were encouraged to form there own feuds and ideas which could then build to a PPV match, title matches were decided by Toomi and results were left up to the posters to decide themselves instead of voting. Chaotic fun.
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Post by Gus Richlen Was Wrong on Mar 7, 2013 20:00:03 GMT -5
While I'd love to be part of EWT if it's brought back, would it be possible to just keep it in its own section like in the past or maybe keep it contained to a couple of specialized threads like FAWA does?
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Post by 'Foretold' Joker on Mar 7, 2013 20:06:37 GMT -5
^ If it did come back in some form then I would try and have its own section or possibly a sub-forum in the games area. (obviously I'd have to check with our Admin on that).
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2013 20:12:24 GMT -5
Also, saw you were asking about improvements/ideas for the forum game section. Would there possibly be a way to better organize the section? Because right now, we've got e-feds, mafia games, Idol games, tournaments, name a flaw, multiple video game simulation games, and Brad's CCW all over the place. I'm not sure WHAT can be done exactly, but one suggestion I have is this: Could the e-feds possibly be stickied and be allowed to run longer than the usual 30 page limit? I usually let the WWE threads go if we reach page 30 during a show and have never been locked. But sometimes, I'm making a new thread every 5 or 6 days, which like you pointed out, makes it hard to keep up with. Being able to keep a single thread going longer might make a difference. Anyway, that's my two cents and thanks for making this thread to get some discussion going.
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Post by MrBRulzOK on Mar 7, 2013 20:13:29 GMT -5
EWT was one of the most fun times I've had role playing in awhile. And as one of said alumni it would be interesting to give it another go if the interest is there.
And I still have some ideas for new characters.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2013 20:17:42 GMT -5
As far as EWT, I'd consider joining. I actually have an idea that would be interesting, if nothing else.
My biggest concern would be having time to properly contribute, which is why I left FAWA.
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Post by lodirulz on Mar 7, 2013 20:19:51 GMT -5
As far as EWT, I'd consider joining. I actually have an idea that would be interesting, if nothing else. My biggest concern would be having time to properly contribute, which is why I left FAWA. Si. I'd sign up in a heartbeat, but I've got to make sure that I don't put too much on my plate.
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Post by TOO SWEET on Mar 7, 2013 20:21:02 GMT -5
I'd be up for it. Seems like fun.
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Post by 'Foretold' Joker on Mar 7, 2013 20:30:36 GMT -5
Also, saw you were asking about improvements/ideas for the forum game section. Would there possibly be a way to better organize the section? Because right now, we've got e-feds, mafia games, Idol games, tournaments, name a flaw, multiple video game simulation games, and Brad's CCW all over the place. Organisation in this area is certainly a bit of a mess and separating the e-feds to there own patch could be one answer. I know there is no chance of each type of forum game getting it's own personal sub-forum as that stifles posters seeing threads and participating (which isn't exactly high for some threads currently anyway) How many E-feds do we have at the moment? I count FAWA, The WWE Fan thead, Brad's CCW thing (I'm not really sure what happens in that) is there anything else? I can certainly stickly key threads in the meantime that have lots of posts quickly, I won't sticky everything asked for as that will annoy people. If everyone uses this thread as a way to ask to sticky something that should be fine for the time being. ( I think we had a thread for that in the past not sure what happened to that.)
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2013 20:35:25 GMT -5
Also, saw you were asking about improvements/ideas for the forum game section. Would there possibly be a way to better organize the section? Because right now, we've got e-feds, mafia games, Idol games, tournaments, name a flaw, multiple video game simulation games, and Brad's CCW all over the place. Organisation in this area is certainly a bit of a mess and separating the e-feds to there own patch could be one answer. I know there is no chance of each type of forum game getting it's own personal sub-forum as that stifles posters seeing threads and participating (which isn't exactly high for some threads currently anyway) How many E-feds do we have at the moment? I count FAWA, The WWE Fan thead, Brad's CCW thing (I'm not really sure what happens in that) is there anything else? I can certainly stickly key threads in the meantime that have lots of posts quickly, I won't sticky everything asked for as that will annoy people. If everyone uses this thread as a way to ask to sticky something that should be fine for the time being. ( I think we had a thread for that in the past not sure what happened to that.) We have WWE:FAN, TNA:FAN(currently on hiatus but coming back after the WWE:FAN WrestleMania), and FAWA(multiple threads, but all the other threads are linked to in the main thread) I don't know for sure, but I THOUGHT CCW was supposed to be a Tough Enough-esque show more akin to the Idol games than an actual e-fed. All I really know is Brad sims everything on Smackdown vs Raw.
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Post by 'Foretold' Joker on Mar 7, 2013 20:36:46 GMT -5
As far as EWT, I'd consider joining. I actually have an idea that would be interesting, if nothing else. My biggest concern would be having time to properly contribute, which is why I left FAWA. Well this is the thing there is really no point in having two e-feds that do basically the same thing, it would easily consume peoples time, heck some didn't have time to do one e-fed, lol. Call my nostalgia for EWT an interest in tidying/improving the forum games section for all.
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Post by Big Bad Brad on Mar 7, 2013 20:38:54 GMT -5
CCW is not an E-Fed its a simulation based game everybody picks Celebrities I downloaded on WWE 13 and I sim the match every round every round everybody gets 20 points to add to their stats.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2013 20:43:34 GMT -5
As far as EWT, I'd consider joining. I actually have an idea that would be interesting, if nothing else. My biggest concern would be having time to properly contribute, which is why I left FAWA. Well this is the thing there is really no point in having two e-feds that do basically the same thing, it would easily consume peoples time, heck some didn't have time to do one e-fed, lol. Call my nostalgia for EWT an interest in tidying/improving the forum games section for all. Well, here's the thing about that. FAWA had it's roots much like EWT, in that it spawned from various tournament threads in the off-topic section. Over time, it evolved into something much different. Where EWT seemed to thrive on chaos, FAWA has been making strides to become a well-oiled machine. If you don't think it's worth bringing back, that's your call. But I do believe there is enough of a difference between the two feds that it could do well. Hell, you've already got several WWE:FAN members interested. As far as time goes, if I join, it'll be when I feel I can commit to it. Obviously, WWE:FAN is my main priority, but I have juggled being part of two feds before and could very well do so again.
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Post by 'Foretold' Joker on Mar 7, 2013 20:54:20 GMT -5
Keep thinking FAN game peeps, I'm heading off for dream land.
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Post by BoilerRoomBrawler on Mar 7, 2013 21:37:53 GMT -5
You got that right, sMurfy. By trial and error, I believe the FAWA becoming a well-oiled machine. That's exactly my goal, along with stimulating participation and activity.
Funny EWT should be brought up, as I believe last year I poked around in there and actually managed to post a couple of times before Cornfed put the kibosh on it (it was supposed to be a dead subforum). EWT was actually my first foray into E-feds, predating my debut in WWCF/FAWA by a year. It didn't last, but I was new as it was.
The number one thing I wish I had for FAWA that EWT had are those sprites. I'd love nothing more than to post sprites in addition to their corresponding names at the beginning of matches. A little visualization goes a long way.
That being said, would the name "EWT" bring in people? Are there enough old guard to get it off the ground? Are there enough newer members to remember it and be interested besides? This reminds me of of my many ideas I abandoned before even asking. So I say screw it, I'll say it, but I totally understand if no one is particularly interested in the idea. Ready?
What if WWE: FAN Edition, TNA: FAN Edition (is that a thing any more? Honest question), and FAWA merged into a single, super e-fed that mixes real and original characters as EWT did? Heck, it could be the new EWT for all I care. A single e-fed to unite these boards could be interesting. That said, FAWA and the FAN Editions have clear differences in style, which doubtlessly carries certain appeal for members who are in one but not the other. If the heads of WWE and TNA FAN Editions want to discuss this further with me, I'm game, but I understand if you're not interested.
Alternatively, and probably more productive in the end, what I wish to know is what worked about EWT and what didn't. What can the current e-feds learn from it? Do the current e-feds do anything better?
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Post by BoilerRoomBrawler on Mar 7, 2013 21:53:36 GMT -5
As for creating subforums, I don't think that is necessary for Mafia threads, but allowing current games to be Sticky and without page limits would suffice. After all, sign-ups are limited; no new players to get lost as the thread continues. I like the idea that there could be a "Sticky/ Page Limit Removal" request thread nonetheless.
As for e-feds, I'm not sure if a lack of page limits would be good. The longer the threads go, the more off-putting they'd probably look for prospective members looking to join. On the other hand, if e-feds had a separate sub-forum, FAN Editions could create separate threads for each show and keep them archived in another to keep them organized for members' convenience.
I do remember EWT having separate threads for separate events, but I don't remember being able to keep it straight. Again, I was new then, and given time, had it not evaporated, I probably would have understood it.
As it stands, FAWA has a Main Thread for general discussion and shows, a Roster Thread for members to post their characters, a Promo Thread for in-character discussion, an Archive Thread, and a Writer's Workshop thread. WWE and TNA FAN Edition each do everything in one thread, one at a time. What might happen if a separate E-Fed subforum was created? Would different shows have different threads? I can see members creating threads for feedback, which could be interesting.
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