Phantom Stranger Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I'm going to be putting my nominations together separately, but I thought I'd take some time, here, to dig through the archives and compile some standouts from the TEW10 diaries. Others are, of course, welcome to contribute. Memoirs of a booker: The Joshi Trilogy by Yuu Onuki: http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showthread.php?t=80587 http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showthread.php?t=174910 http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showthread.php?t=327528 Great presentation and a spotlight on an often-neglected portion of the C-Verse. The NWA: A Return To Glory by Wildfire1324 http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showthread.php?t=514195 I've nominated this guy for the HoF before. I don't read many RW diaries but this one grabbed me early on, for whatever reason. While a lot of the standout moments from his work I remember I believe are from TEW08, he's continued quality over a long haul. Burning Hammer: Stepping Into The Inferno http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showthread.php?t=91072 Tigerkinney's DIASPORA work continues to entertain, but let's not forget a sustained piece of exciting faction warfare featuring an unexpected heel turn and the debut of Mr Macho Eiji Hamacho and Erisbet-chan! KANZEN Pro Wrestling: Seriously Entertaining by The LeviticalLawKid3 http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showthread.php?t=306958 I've picked my favourite of TLLK3's diaries to hype up here; this is probably the shortest of the ones I'm going to nominate, but I had a real fondness for the specific way he played off CHIKARA antics. The Johnny Heizenger Story by codey http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showthread.php?t=175772 This edition of the game's epic, sprawling multi-year MAW diary. Cedar Rapids Wrestling by Clarity http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showthread.php?t=106236 Completely unlike the other diaries I've cited; stripped to the bone, simple stuff, with a fan interaction concept nobody else duplicated. Also the longest-running diary its creator produced, which in my eyes will always earn props. 21st Century Boys by Boltinho http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showthread.php?t=510970 AND The Fearsome Bunsen in the UK - HIW by Boltinho http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showthread.php?t=152480 These two diaries represent probably the high water mark of UK C-Verse diaries in this iteration of the game, and deserve recognition. TCW: Tuesday Night Wars by Bigpapa42 http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showthread.php?t=82514 A good diary that ran a good long time before coming to an end, hanging a great characterisation on Rocky Golden while it was at it. "The Tank" would be my pick for the Rocky Maivia award, except that that's in one of the diaries I'm coming to. God Bless Texas - 77 CVerse by ajcrible http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showthread.php?t=152678 I enjoyed this enough that chunks of it became canon for my TCW diary, and aj was nice enough to include a couple of behind-the-scenes pieces Eric Tyler that returned the favour. But on top of this, it captures the spirit of the era and style, up to and including masked jobbers and a car won in a battle royal. New York City Wrestling: Old School Lives On by 1PWFan http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showthread.php?t=514882 And this one here has my Rocky Maivia candidate. Again, it's just a really good example of sticking to the format and product, with just enough tweaks to be worthwhile, and a sense of the wrestlers as people more than as numbers to be arranged in optimised combos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigpapa42 Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Nice work, PS. I actually had completely forgotten about a few of these but did read them. Going to have to go back and give them another read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Stranger Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 Glad it's been useful. Let's get a few others out here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnightnick Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 AJCrible's TWL Diary is my choice for the hands down best non-default Cornellverse diary of the TEW2K10 era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oregano Jensen Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 No doubt about it. The best '77 diary, and right up there with Horatio Dangerous' PPPW all-time. (Though PPPW was TEW08, no?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Stranger Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 No doubt about it. The best '77 diary, and right up there with Horatio Dangerous' PPPW all-time. (Though PPPW was TEW08, no?) Veddy much so, yes. (You guys're makin' me blush.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigpapa42 Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 A well-earned blush, though, PS. I had actually somewhat forgotten how outstanding the '77 God Bless Texas diary really was. It seemsl ike it was so long ago. To be honest, even looking at my TCW project surprised me. I always think of that one as a short-lived project but it went for longer than I realized. Feels like it was a long long time ago, but less than two years ago. It seems like a few of these projects ran "ages" ago, but really not at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angeldelayette Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 I thought I would toss one in here. Supreme Wrestling Federation: Under Pressure by jhd1 http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showthread.php?t=341124 I enjoyed this one from start to finish. jhd1 did a great job of helping to bring SWF to life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Stranger Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 I thought I would toss one in here. Supreme Wrestling Federation: Under Pressure by jhd1 http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showthread.php?t=341124 I enjoyed this one from start to finish. jhd1 did a great job of helping to bring SWF to life. Hey, man, that's what the thread's for. Keep it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Final Countdown Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Return to Glory is one of my all-time favorites, and is in fact what inspired me to try writing my own diary. I'm not sure how much of it actually took place during the TEW2010 era, or on TEW10 itself. Still, I'm glad it was mentioned, if for no other reason than to introduce it to people who may have missed it up until now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Stranger Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 Return to Glory is one of my all-time favorites, and is in fact what inspired me to try writing my own diary. I'm not sure how much of it actually took place during the TEW2010 era, or on TEW10 itself. Still, I'm glad it was mentioned, if for no other reason than to introduce it to people who may have missed it up until now. The link I've got is to the sequel, which was started in 2011. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makhai Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 I'm rather new to the TEW community, so please, keep these coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zergon Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Did some digging today. Man there has been so many really good diaries during these years but here´s some of my favorites that haven´t been mentioned yet: Dragonmack´s The David Mack Chronicles: NYCW- The Homecoming http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showthread.php?t=75205 Well written diary that did go for a long time. Would probably be my choice of Best Kayfabe-Breaking Moments thanks to the fact that Dragonmack took time to comment after every segment why he booked this match/angle after every segment and how did they do compered to his expections. Totti´s WWF 1998: What if Bret had Stayed? http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showthread.php?t=51187 Not sure if this is actually 2008 diary (it seems to start before 2010) but since I found it in TEW2010 diaries I list it here anyway. I don´t read that many real world diaries but this one captured me quite quickly and I would probably consider this as the best real world diary that I have read to this day. Rathen4´s Australian Pro Wrestling http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showthread.php?t=296088 There is suprisingly many good Australian diaries when you start looking them all but I picked this one since it´s one of the longer and better made ones that I have read. Comradebot´s WBW: Why No One Cared About Wrestling In Europe http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showthread.php?t=198672 And WASA: Why No One Cares About Wrestling in South Africa http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showthread.php?t=509307 Sadly both of these are quite short but they are still really enjoyable and well presented diaries. Well worth anyone´s time. Foolinc´s TEW 108: I Can Be A Booker!? http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showthread.php?t=59486 Despite this one being in TEW2010 diary forum, it´s likely isn´t available for nomination since I´m pretty sure it was actually TEW2008 diary (I think it was meant to continue in 2010 but never did). The reason why I put it here is that it´s quite unique diary and one of the main reasons why I signed in these boards in the first place was because I wanted to take part on predicting in this diary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psycho Sam Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Despite this one being in TEW2010 diary forum, it´s likely isn´t available for nomination since I´m pretty sure it was actually TEW2008 diary (I think it was meant to continue in 2010 but never did). The reason why I put it here is that it´s quite unique diary and one of the main reasons why I signed in these boards in the first place was because I wanted to take part on predicting in this diary. Correct Actually thinking of something similar once TEW2013 comes out on demo... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regis Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Does anyone remember when jhd1 did USPW? The Battle For Prime Time was fun while it lasted, remember that it exists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luchador Canadiense Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Foolinc´s TEW 108: I Can Be A Booker!? http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showthread.php?t=59486 Despite this one being in TEW2010 diary forum, it´s likely isn´t available for nomination since I´m pretty sure it was actually TEW2008 diary (I think it was meant to continue in 2010 but never did). The reason why I put it here is that it´s quite unique diary and one of the main reasons why I signed in these boards in the first place was because I wanted to take part on predicting in this diary. I also can't heap enough praise on this one, so while it may not be eligible, I'm throwing a vote of support behind it anyway as well. First, while I never once posted anything on this one, I was reading it before I had ever played a single game of TEW. I stumbled across it on a random Google search, and it was the diary that made me think "hey, maybe I should try this free sample of TEW 2005 to see if it is any good." It is also because of this diary that I generally only play small feds or 0/0/0/0s. Both entertaining (both great writing and great involvement from the board) and educational. I know I use the Foolinc model (if not his product settings) for developing all my 0/0/0/0 promotions... even if he and I would disagree on a few of my hires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angeldelayette Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 WWF 1989: Kayfabe Returns by TheBlake http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showthread.php?t=509549 This guy really had a handle on the interview style from 1989. He may end up having my pick for best promos. USPW: Where Ages 68 and Older Still Won't Retire by J Silver http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showthread.php?t=90026 Do I even need to say anything? This guy is a legend in USPW circles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajcrible Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I just wanted to thank you all for the kind words about my '77 C-Verse TWL diary, God Bless Texas. I've not been active lately, but have been lurking. Referee Billy will be back in some manner in TEW '13! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boltinho Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 21st Century Boys by Boltinho http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showthread.php?t=510970 AND The Fearsome Bunsen in the UK - HIW by Boltinho http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showthread.php?t=152480 These two diaries represent probably the high water mark of UK C-Verse diaries in this iteration of the game, and deserve recognition. Yikes. High praise PS and thanks v much. Im just sorry I ran out of time to finish my 21CW diary. The end-of-year show was going to be amazing. Some great links in here to other projects. Well done everyone - we produced some great stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angeldelayette Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 I've brought up several other diaries on here for other people. Now, it's time to do a little, brief tooting of my own horn. NWA 1989: Tradition To Innovation http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showthread.php?t=105618 A fun little diary where I turned Sting heel. At Starrcade, I remade the Four Horsemen as well with Ric Flair, Sting, Barry Windham and Lex Luger. USPW - What? This Again? http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showthread.php?t=157471 My longest-running diary on TEW2010 at just short of 7 r/t months. Darryl Devine eventually wins the USPW World title. Enygma is unmasked by Acid in what was considered the match of the year here on the boards. USPW: A Slow Ride To The Top http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72945 I am pretty sure that this was the first diary here on the TEW2010 boards. It ran just short of 6 months. Sammy Bach debuts in USPW. The Hard Corps are the top stable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FINisher Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Speaking of tooting your own horn.. What about all the people that contributed into the diaries? Belt makers, renderers, logo designer, alt makers.. I alone did thousands of alts for TEW2010 and Skin packs too. My diaries didn't last very long though which is kinda sad but honestly I would be very disappointed if I don't see the names of the likes of ReapeR, Kamchatka, JesterX and others included somewhere in these awards. And ofcourse FINisher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angeldelayette Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Speaking of tooting your own horn.. What about all the people that contributed into the diaries? Belt makers, renderers, logo designer, alt makers.. I alone did thousands of alts for TEW2010 and Skin packs too. My diaries didn't last very long though which is kinda sad but honestly I would be very disappointed if I don't see the names of the likes of ReapeR, Kamchatka, JesterX and others included somewhere in these awards. And ofcourse FINisher. Giving this a bump as well. I am very thankful for ALL of the renderers, logo designers, etc. They really help to immerse people into not only the game but the diaries as well. However, with less than two weeks until the nominations are over, I'm not exactly sure how we can get everybody in. Because you could also include the people who participated in the prediction contests in that as they have helped keep people motivated with their diaries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuu Onuki Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 Thank you so much. It was very nice to see this. It was all a labor of Joshi Love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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