Bigpapa42 Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 <hr color="black">My List of Thank You's<hr color="black"> BigPapa42: I don't even know where to start, PA. You were there from the very beginning... Always willing to listen to my theories, my questions, my rambling... It was you who helped get this project off the ground as I had NO IDEA how to go about developing a successful dynasty. Your SWF project was a great motivator for me as I was in complete awe of the "world" you were able to create. It was that fine detail that pushed me to take my time, constructing my vision of PSW far before I even posted for the first time. Honestly, You were an amazing source of inspiration from the very start and for that I thank you. I think that's why It seems so very fitting to have my first EVER DOTM award be a tie with you and one of your projects. It couldn't have ended up more perfect. I was honored to help out in any way I could. As I always said, I was more than happy to help out in any way I could. It made for a unique experience for me, as I felt more invested in this diary and that only added to my enjoyment. It was also an honor to share a DOTM. The end of this saddens me, as much as I understand it. It was a great ride, EV, and I really hope you find a project on 2010 that you can breathe the same kind of life into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReapeR Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Well, not much else to say. I'll miss reading this. Your "novel" esque approach was right up my ally as far as types of books I enjoy. Which is why my top reads on the boards are (were) this one, Casey's "10 Simpe Rules, (The JC Chronicles... ) and the David Mack Chronicles. Your approach to fleshing out the characters and out of the ring stories were a delight to read. Anyways, all the accolades and "Thank You's" you receive are well deserved. I look forward to future "Dude, I know you're busy, but..." PM's about title renders for another project. Hopefully you won't keep us waiting too long. Thank You, R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZCW Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 <p>Its sad to see this all coming to an end but at the same time we all understand the struggles of keeping a top notch dynasty going strong. You really tapped into something great with PSW, John Greed, and your characterization of the evolution, as well, of Mitch Naess. A very cool story if you ask me!</p><p> </p><p> It would be great to see you put together another dynasty after the next game comes out. I especially would really enjoy the idea of setting your next dynasty to start at a time after when your last PSW game ended as it would give the rise of John Greed one more go. As you said it could set you apart from other dynasties since it would be a consistent thing that we are all use to seeing. Plus itd be great to see where you envision John would end up following his release from PSW. </p><p> </p><p> My hat is off to you, EV. Bravo on a beautiful piece of writing! Here's to hoping you create another one in the future.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FINisher Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 <p>Thanks man for all the good words <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> It's been a pleasure.</p><p> </p><p> I love the fact that we actually shared few great ideas and gimmicks suggestions aswell via PM and so on.. Now that this is ending I'm gonna withdraw few for future use, hah! <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Anyways.. I don't have any more words, you know. I'll just second what I said about the great late-era diaries. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eisen-verse Posted December 8, 2009 Author Share Posted December 8, 2009 <p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';"><span style="font-size:18px;">Chapter 7: "Saying Goodbye brings sweet, sweet, Sorrow..."</span></span></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><strong>My Final Moments in "The Steel City"</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><em>... The Final Goodbye for John Greed ...</em></span></p></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="23259" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><span style="font-family:'Palatino Linotype';">Delta flight 1088, in route to Chicago, Illinois, is now accepting passengers to board. We will be seating first class shortly and then will proceed to coach there after. Please, Have your tickets ready as we call your section. Thank you, and Thank you for flying Delta Airlines.</span></span></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> I fiercely gripped my boarding pass with my right hand as my eyes continue to fixate on the small television before me. The general noise from a crowd of travelers drown out the sound from said TV, however, it appeared that the newscaster was relaying a story quite fitting for the situation at hand. The middle-aged, salt-and-peppered haired, figure before me spoke of the rising unemployment rates in the United States at this point in our nations history. The percent was nothing but an afterthought, however, it was the very fact that I, too, found myself out of work that brought the scenario "home". </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> Two Years.... Two long years where my everyday being was focused primarily on the development of a struggling "Steel City" promotion. Attempting to do the "unthinkable" by making a "hardcore-based product" profitable. Sure, such a product often warrants an engaging, and quite grungy, form of entertainment... However, when it comes down to the bottom line... You're often left with pennies on the dollar. Something that I came to know quite well during my elongated tenure with Pittsburgh Steel Wrestling.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> When I originally took the position I was quite "green". Okay, not so much "green" as not knowing f*cking anything about putting together a match... Let alone... An entire show! Now, nearly 730 days later... Here I was, a bona fide booker.... Sadly enough, though, a "bona fide booker without a damn job". </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> So, As I shuffled my feet ever so slightly toward the gathering of Illinois-bound travelers... I knew that a chapter in my life had come to pass. I was leaving behind years of memories with a company that was, some would say, "stupid enough" to take on a no-name booker in which to generate a sense of newness.... A fact that I am so very thankful for. Sure, Mitch and I didn't really care for eachother... But, with that being said, I will forever thank him for giving me an opportunity to prove myself following the HELL that was my injury, my following depression, substance abuse, and rehab stint. It was a ****ty past scenario... but it was MY scenario... MY life... MY Blueprint... And now, as PSW fades off in the distance, my life shifts toward a new stage of transition... </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> ... One that starts with me heading back home for a few months to clear my head... Survey what is "next" for me, both, professionally and personally... </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> Leaving behind a sh*tty apartment, a paycheck that was always considered to be quite laughable, and a former place of employment... A company that I grew to love over my tenure....</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> A company....</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> That redefined the definition of "Hardcore Wrestling"...</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> So, as I took my final steps on the hallowed ground of the "Steel City"... I knew that this stage.... This two year period of my life... Will forever go down as one of the more challenging, yet rewarding, destructive, yet uplifting, sanity-testing, yet character developing, moments in my lifetime. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> I may leave Pittsburgh Steel Wrestling behind...</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> However...</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> The memories will forever live within my heart, and mind, as I move toward a new scenario in life... A new challenge that will, almost certainly, pose itself in the coming days... weeks... or months... </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> But I will have known that it all started here.... On the grounds of the "Steel City", within the walls of "The Ministry", and under the banner of </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><strong><em>Pittsburgh Steel Wrestling</em></strong></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;">.</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac8/TonyZobeck/Logos/PSW_alt2.jpg</span><p> <span style="font-size:8px;">Viva La Revolution</span></p></div><p></p><p></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZCW Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 <p>Thank you for all that you brought with this dynasty E-V. What a powerful piece of work; from beginning to end. Its sad to see this come to a close but it was a great run while you were able to make it happen. 6 months is definetly a long time period as it was 6 months of a well thought out story. </p><p> </p><p> One last time E-V. My hats off to you.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurphy1014 Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Amazing job on this E-V, thoroughly enjoyed the ride. Sorry to see it end but I am looking forward to whatever you do with TEW2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulskln Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 thanks so much for the diary EV....hopefully its not the last we see of john greed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHK1978 Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 I thought that I would bump it up so newer readers would have a chance to look at this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mystery Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Yeah this one is definitely a hall of famer diary in my books. Great job EV and hope we see John Greed again at the '10 diary/dynasty section!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McShamrock Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Great stuff throughout! Loved Greed! I enjoyed reading it from 1 to End! And unlike my stuff, it did have an end. LOL! Great diary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eisen-verse Posted January 26, 2010 Author Share Posted January 26, 2010 Thank you, all, who wrote in the last week or so on this Diary! I really, really, appreciate it. As you can see by my new avatar.... ... John is coming BACK ... 02-2010 ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Masked Orange Posted January 26, 2010 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Thank you, all, who wrote in the last week or so on this Diary! I really, really, appreciate it. As you can see by my new avatar.... ... John is coming BACK ... 02-2010 ... OMG! This is reason enough for me open this bottle of fizzy water! Great news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrOnu Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Ooooooooh ! I can't wait to see what will be John Greed next adventure ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eisen-verse Posted January 27, 2010 Author Share Posted January 27, 2010 Ooooooooh ! I can't wait to see what will be John Greed next adventure ! OMG! This is reason enough for me open this bottle of fizzy water! Great news. Mr. Orange, Enjoy that Fizzy Water. It's the "Drink of Champions". Mr. Onu, I have a whole concept for this next diary that has took much time to develop thus far. I'm not entirely done, by any means, at this point, However, when it all comes together... John Greed will be tackling an innovative scenario in the US Pro Wrestling Scene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mystery Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Mr. Orange, I have a whole concept for this next diary that has took much time to develop thus far. I'm not entirely done, by any means, at this point, However, when it all comes together... John Greed will be tackling an innovative scenario in the US Pro Wrestling Scene. Man I was hoping for 4C! My guess would be either a Tri State promotion or the NYCW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHK1978 Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 Thought I would help you in a push to get 1000 replies, as I told you before, you know I am looking forward to this new diary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eisen-verse Posted January 27, 2010 Author Share Posted January 27, 2010 Thought I would help you in a push to get 1000 replies, as I told you before, you know I am looking forward to this new diary. Man I was hoping for 4C! My guess would be either a Tri State promotion or the NYCW! Mr. BHK, I can't say that I'm not a little happier that I see the number climbing closer to 1,000 posts (especially a few months removed from this project's end). That said, Thank you for your endless support. You've been "along for the ride" for quite some time now. So, I just wanted to let you know that I appreciate it. Mr. Mystery, I, funny enough, was certainly looking into 4C for quite some time, however, they didn't have everything that I wanted. Plus, while Canada can be played like any continent really, I've never been... So, I'm afraid as a Writer I would be writing about an environment that I've never witnessed before. That was a big part (Among other things) that kept me from 4C. There's a chance, though, that the original database may be only a handcuff... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHK1978 Posted January 27, 2010 Share Posted January 27, 2010 I, funny enough, was certainly looking into 4C for quite some time, however, they didn't have everything that I wanted. Plus, while Canada can be played like any continent really, I've never been... So, I'm afraid as a Writer I would be writing about an environment that I've never witnessed before. That was a big part (Among other things) that kept me from 4C. I am not sure that really matters, I have only been to Montreal and Toronto once each (would really like to see Vancouver and Ottawa), and I have created two Canadian promotions in Kobe's Community-Verse mod. All you have to do is have the Americans start an anti-Canadian stable, it works like a charm no matter what country you live in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eisen-verse Posted January 28, 2010 Author Share Posted January 28, 2010 I am not sure that really matters, I have only been to Montreal and Toronto once each (would really like to see Vancouver and Ottawa), and I have created two Canadian promotions in Kobe's Community-Verse mod. All you have to do is have the Americans start an anti-Canadian stable, it works like a charm no matter what country you live in. True, as a writer though... I really like to be able to visualize the environment. The better that I understand the people who live within that area, how the buildings are laid out, how everyone interacts with eachother... The better that I can create an overall image for the company & those within it. So, my version of Canada would just be a bunch of snow... Log Houses... And Maple Syrup. haha. That's what I take away from Canada. Oh yea, and that and Free Health Care. I'm getting quite "itchy" for this new diary to start, however, i'm giving myself some time to plan everything out so there are no wholes what so ever. That and I actually have to buy the full game. ha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigpapa42 Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 The funny thing about that, EV, is that your from Minnesota. You probably couldn't tell the difference between your state and a good chunk of Canada. You'd have to look at license plates to be sure... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eisen-verse Posted January 28, 2010 Author Share Posted January 28, 2010 The funny thing about that, EV, is that your from Minnesota. You probably couldn't tell the difference between your state and a good chunk of Canada. You'd have to look at license plates to be sure... Touche', PA. You hit the nail on the head, Don-cha-know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Name is Not... Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 More Greedy goodness oh muchly awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eisen-verse Posted January 28, 2010 Author Share Posted January 28, 2010 More Greedy goodness oh muchly awesome Very much so! Actually, This diary will have a pretty extensive backstory, so, there will be much "Greedy Goodness" as you put it. Mostly to justify the story & to familiarize the reader with the current scenario! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FINisher Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Just wanted to be the 1000th replyer. Can't wait for the new diary Eisen, I know it's going to be as awesome as this, or even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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