Diary Preview And Questions Thread

[TheBooker]

I've got a question regarding a dynasty and "The Wrestling History Book" starting from the first PPV in NWA (Starrcade 1983) and going through Modern Day Wrestling (WWE, TNA and ROH) my question is would anyone have a problem with this?

[solidliquid777]

I've fancied the idea of doing a diary in TEW 2013 but have never done one before. I'd quite like to do WCW with Gendadi's Montreal Aftermath mod. Would anyone be interested in it?

[Dawn]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="solidliquid777" data-cite="solidliquid777" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="34866" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I've fancied the idea of doing a diary in TEW 2013 but have never done one before. I'd quite like to do WCW with Gendadi's Montreal Aftermath mod. Would anyone be interested in it?</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I would. It's always good to see another diary on the period of the Attitude Era/nWo.</p>

[LordofGustav]

<p>I've got already two scenarios in mind for my WWF in 1991.</p><p> </p><p>

Either play as Eric Bischoff (in the case that WWF warily accepts him) or Jake Roberts</p><p> </p><p>

Which one could be better?</p>

[Dawn]

Any would be awesome. WWF in command of a ship jumper or a psychopath would be a must-read in my opinion.

[LordofGustav]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Smasher1311" data-cite="Smasher1311" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="34866" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Any would be awesome. WWF in command of a ship jumper or a psychopath would be a must-read in my opinion.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Cool! <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Now i need to practice with that mod before, because usually my WWF shows end up being B- rather than B or A*</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="smwilliams" data-cite="smwilliams" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="34866" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Which has always been curious to me. It's not like promos have to be written in Spanish (for non-speakers), and lucha is inherently equal parts serious and goofy as hell. Plus, Mexico is set up where if you don't want to be the top dog (SOTBPW), you've got a shot to become a solid #2 with either MPWF or OLLIE.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I'm Chilean and for that, spanish is my maternal language. <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

[christmas_ape]

<p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">

</span></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="font-size:12px;">The Pitch</span></span></strong></span></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">

[The 14th floor of LA's third largest skyscraper is home to Tom Warner's NOW Entertainment Corp. It had been a frantic September for one of the world's most popular websites as Warner's announcement next week would not only completely transform the company, but rock the entertainment world to it's very core, as it's main source of celebrity news now expands to it's very on television network.]</span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">

[The beeping intercom startles Mr Warner who is busy skimming through this week's edition of NOW Magazine]</span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">

</span></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Secretary:</strong></span></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Mr Warner, your 2 o'clock is here. </span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">

</span></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Warner:</strong></span></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Thanks Sandra send them in. </span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">

[The doors open and after some initial greeting the two men sit down in front of the desk.]</span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">

</span></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Warner:</strong></span></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> As you know Gentlemen, NOW is expanding and we're looking for the crowning jewel for our network. We're looking for the next 'House of Victory' or even a 'Hollywood Babes Down Under', yeah that would be nice! So what do you have for me? </span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">

</span></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Ape:</strong></span></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Essentially this is a wrestling show, but it's not just any wrestling show it's... </span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">

</span></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Warner:</strong></span></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Wait a second, rewind. Wrestling? I'm sorry guys but that's not us. You're pitching to the wrong network here. Our fans love drama, controversy, excitement... not a bunch of dudes pretending to fight each other.</span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">

</span></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Legend:</strong></span></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> What my writing partner means to say, is Sports Entertainment. Basically, scripted competitive entertainment. Within the controlled setting of our project, the drama, controversy and excitement of live television can be brought to another level. It allows complete creative control over the relationships on the show, from rivalries to love interests while allowing us to maintain slick production and guaranteed entertainment. Something that would give us an edge over shows like “House of Victory” and “Celebrity Fitness Live”.</span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">

</span></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Ape:</strong></span></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Not only does it fit you're celebrity culture but we'll be building you the next crop of celebrities, and you'll own them all! </span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">

</span></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Legend:</strong></span></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> This is what will give the NOW Network the edge over any other network. Signing specific talents to contracts allows us to create an environment where the stars can crossover into other areas of the network, adding interest into Sports Entertainment NOW and the rest of our broadcasts. The exclusivity allows us to create our own microcosm of celebrity culture, ensuring that we can elevate the name value of the talent as we wish, and in essence controlling the perception of them to the audience by allowing it to exist in under the “NOW” umbrella. This also of course gives us a core of home-grown talents. </span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">

</span></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Warner:</strong></span></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> You're winning me over a little but... I've been looking at your resumes... I mean hey don't get me wrong you've been around and tried some things, but I got to say guys you're collaborations... well with both you're shows combined you managed three episodes before they got cancelled. Not exactly a track record befitting of NOW. </span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">

</span></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Legend:</strong></span></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> True enough, our last few pitches have been… none starters, but you have to recognize a good idea when you see one. It’s clear to me, that as a centerpiece of this conglomerate, with the backing of NOW, this concept can be a sure fire hit. With a desirable slot, the clear episodic structure and the financial backing of the network we will produce a season of entertainment that will change the way the network is perceived.</span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">

</span></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Ape:</strong></span></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> It's true, collaborations are perhaps more prone to failure but we also see a lot of potential in them. With two minds the safety net for bad ideas is twice as thick and the good ideas should come twice as fast. This idea is perfect not only for us, but for you.</span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">

</span></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Warner:</strong></span></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> If I'm going to make this our flag ship show, it needs to be reliable. It needs to be consistent. </span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">

</span></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Ape:</strong></span></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> All I can say is that we're confident. We got a lot of plans ready and we truly feel the NOW network is the best place for them. </span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">

</span></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Legend:</strong></span></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> If you have any doubt about us, we can assure you that the scripts for the first few episode are in production and we hope that with long-term planning for the show under consideration we can make a better run than our previous efforts. </span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">

</span></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong>Warner:</strong></span></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> Alright... I'll sign you up for one season as a trial. We can discuss the details at a later date. Don't let me down! </span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"> </span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">

</span></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';"><strong><em>Coming Soon...</em></strong></span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-family:'Franklin Gothic Medium';">

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[Dawn]

I think that i'm going to make a second diary...yes, again i'll try to do it

 

But my 1998 diary is far from over...the problem is i lost the write-up for Raw is War and now i'm lazy and slowly writing again...

 

I may edit this post with a preview of my second project if i really go on to do it.

[NexxusDrako]

<p>I'm going to be doing a modified Road to Glory-type challenge, modified meaning that I'll only be taking the stats part, adjusting my age to 16 and otherwise becoming owner ofa 0/0/0/0 promotion, with all user preferences on, to make the game harder.</p><p> </p><p>

I know my way around the game, I just have no idea about the nuances of wrestling booking, and usually fail to launch, so to speak.</p><p> </p><p>

But, watching a complete newbie stumble his way through may be interesting, and perhaps I could improve my writing skills in the process (I'm an author, a published one at that.)</p><p> </p><p>

I may only make one post every couple of days or so, as I have holidays and my brother wants my attention, and I've gotta keep an eye on and roleplay in another online community (NationStates), but hopefully I can make this a good first time diary.</p>

[Pteroid]

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><em>Once upon a time there was a faraway land...</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

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...a land where men could fly...</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

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...where women could be among the mightiest of warriors...</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

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...and the food could fight back.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

Join us as we travel to a magical realm...</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

...it's called Chicago.</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Paragons of Wrestling: Crisis on Infinite Venues</strong></p><p> </p><p>

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[alphadraighon]

<p>They found me in some hidden away opium den somewhere in the Sha Tin district of Hong Kong. I'm not sure how they found me, but it couldn't have been easy. They tell me I was pretty messed up, almost unrecognizable. Babbling, they said, ranting almost incoherently about some backstabbing Tunisian whore. Probably best I don't remember most of it.</p><p> </p><p>

It's a scary thing, being completely out of your mind on the strongest junk possible for an unemployed "former" millionaire and seeing four large men in suits coming at you through the darkness and smoke. Your mind plays out many scenarios, but your body won't respond to any of them. Are they here for money? Cops here to arrest you for something you don't remember doing? Perhaps the fathers of young women whose virtue has been tainted by your touch. But for all the bizarre ideas that crawled through my fogged brain, nothing could have prepared me.</p><p> </p><p>

The next few weeks were a blur. They took me somewhere to dry out. Cold turkey even, which may have been the most unholy awful experience I have ever known. I only remember flashes...the pain, the sickness, the horror of returning to a reality I had long since hoped to forget.</p><p> </p><p>

But then the fog lifted. One morning, sometime in mid-summer, I woke up clear headed. First time in what seemed like years but I would later learn had only been few months. My head clear, I could remember what had happened and why I ended up where I was, and I felt such a sudden spike of rage and regret that I seriously considered finding my way back to that dark and dreary den back in Sha Tin.</p><p> </p><p>

It was at that moment that HE came in. What was he doing here? Was I really sober, or was I still in that den, pipe in hand, and this was just some illusion? But no...he was here. Immaculately tailored as always. His hair was shorter, grayer than I remembered. Had it really been so long since I'd seen Sam in person?</p><p> </p><p>

I sat up in the bed as my old friend lead against the door.</p><p> </p><p>

"Ya look like Hell, Jackie." He shook his head. "What happened to you?"</p><p> </p><p>

"You know what happened. You had to have heard. Everyone did." I didn't recognize my voice. Smoke from the den and months of little to no speaking had strained it, aged it. I sounded older, more somber. It surprised me how much different it was. "What do you want, Sam? Should have just left me; it's where I belong."</p><p> </p><p>

My friend's mouth turned up in that little smile of his, the one that made you want to laugh with him or smack him in the damned teeth depending on the circumstances. Today, I was in the latter grouping.</p><p> </p><p>

Still smiling, he said "You know you don't belong there. You may not remember it, but I know where you do belong. In the ring."</p><p> </p><p>

I snorted, sounding more bitter than even I thought I would. "And what company would hire me to work a match?"</p><p> </p><p>

The smile didn't waver. If anything, it only got more intense. "I would..." He paused, the grin shining ever brighter. "But not to 'work a match.' I want you to help me to run the whole show."</p><p> </p><p>

I was stunned to silence for what seemed like an eternity. What could you say to that?</p><p> </p><p>

It's been three months since that day. Now here I am, ready to run my first event. The man who seeks redemption. The phoenix rising from the ashes.</p><p> </p><p>

My name is Jack Bruce...and I am the new head booker for Mid Atlantic Wrestling.</p><p> </p><p>

*****</p><p>

The background idea here is that Jack showed up to an event intoxicated, but managed to hide it until his match. During the match itself, he botched a move on Eric Eisen, permanently paralyzing him and resulting in Bruce being blacklisted by the SWF. Because of this event, even TCW and USPW wouldn't touch him. He set out to work in Japan, did a few tours with WLW, but couldn't get over the accident and descended into alcoholism and drug abuse, eventually finding him at the beginning of this narrative.</p><p> </p><p>

I've been working on this product periodically. Not sure how long it would be until I'll produce anything post-worthy, but I'm working at it.</p>

[alvarasus]

<p>Vince McMahon: What is this I am hearing you leaving to go work for Jim Crockett? </p><p> </p><p>

John Cornell: Vince it's a good opportunity for me. To get my feet wet I will be booking for him.</p><p> </p><p>

Vince McMahon: I thought you liked working here with the WWF? Your contract doesn't run out until the end of year.</p><p> </p><p>

John Cornell: George doesn't need me Vince we both know that. Plus I told Crockett I wouldn't be able to start until the first of the year. I am man of my word when it's comes to my contract with you.</p><p> </p><p>

Vince McMahon: You know what I am planning on doing? This means our friendship will be over? </p><p> </p><p>

John Cornell: It's not personal Vince it's just business. </p><p> </p><p>

Vince McMahon : No John it's war on the territories, and you In the Carolinas will not stop me from destroying every single territory in the world.</p><p> </p><p>

John Cornell: Good luck Vince.</p><p> </p><p>

Vince McMahon: Good luck John.</p><p> </p><p>

NWA VS WWF: THE WAR OF THE TERRITORIES COMING THIS MARCH TO TEW 2013 DYNASTIES.</p>

[Big Roguey]

Theoretical question here.

 

Say I'm wanting to make a dynasty that tracks three promotions under one umbrella banner. One promotion would get the full write up treatment whereas the other two would get monthly recaps with big events get a full write up. Would I be better off doing this in one main thread that contains all the promotions, two threads with one dedicated to the main promotion and the other dedicated to the two smaller promotions or three threads that focus on a promotion each?

[Phantom Stranger]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="MichiganHero" data-cite="MichiganHero" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="34866" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Theoretical question here.<p> </p><p> Say I'm wanting to make a dynasty that tracks three promotions under one umbrella banner. One promotion would get the full write up treatment whereas the other two would get monthly recaps with big events get a full write up. Would I be better off doing this in one main thread that contains all the promotions, two threads with one dedicated to the main promotion and the other dedicated to the two smaller promotions or three threads that focus on a promotion each?</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I'd say main thread.</p>

[sebsy]

<p>Hey folks. This isn't a diary preview but figured this was the best place to put this.</p><p> </p><p>

I've been wanting to start a new diary for the past 2/3 years but I can never get it started. The idea is to do a WWE diary that is realistic, but improving in the things the WWE gets badly wrong, whilst sticking with things they get right. So keeping the best things that make sense whilst putting my own spin on things. I pick out a start point that makes sense, then just enjoy watching the WWE for the next few months to see where things are going so I have a good realistic base to work off. For example what I'm currently planning on is having a diary start the night after Summerslam, and I decided this not long after the event itself. It's a good place to start with HHH screwing Bryan, and Cena going off for surgery for a while, and also the standard of the next few ppv's after Summerslam were pretty poor so I can change things up to improve them.</p><p> </p><p>

However, having planned to make this week the week I sit down and look at things, I suddenly think, would it make sense to start after the Rumble? I've done this several times now and it's annoying. Thing is I absolutely don't want to start there as I don't want Wrestlemania to be only the second ppv in my diary, however I've looked at what would be a really good but realistic card given the current goings on in the WWE. I still want to start back at Summerslam but then if I end up with most matches at Mania being similar in terms of realism but with my own way of getting there and my own matches as well in some cases, will it be worth it, as 8 months in to a diary and things are still similarish to real?</p><p> </p><p>

Even if I did decide screw it I'm going to start the night after the Rumble, then something else will happen that makes me think a different starting point would be better. It's a vicious cycle.</p><p> </p><p>

I want to see what the card will be for Mania either way before I start as I do want it to be realistic to real life, but to be able to change what I don't think is good.</p><p> </p><p>

I've got an idea in my head as to matches that should happen at Mania regardless of whether they come up in real.</p><p> </p><p>

I really do want and intend to start it after Summerslam, but I always end up looking at another point and thinking it would be so much more ideal a point to start from.</p><p> </p><p>

I don't expect any help with this, it was just an outlet to vent my frustrations really.</p><p> </p><p>

Bah <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/frown.png.e6b571745a30fe6a6f2e918994141a47.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

[20LEgend]

I know how you feel. It's why I struggle with Real World diaries and trying to keep it pretty realistic while also watching the show and seeing stuff you wished you'd done. I agree it'd be best to start at Summerslam, since there's a 'head start' where you can get into the save while knowing how they did it. Once you reach real time you will have changed quite a bit so it probably would bother you so much I'd think. I see no problem with you basing a lot of the early stuff on what WWE did, it's what I've done in the past to help get into the flow of it with a 2002 game and 2006.

[sebsy]

<p>See, I know all that makes sense but I always just end up constantly questioning myself.</p><p> </p><p>

If I change too much, then it isn't realistic and I'm just changing for changes sake. If I barely change anything then I'm essentially just recapping 6 months of WWE for everyone <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>

As I say I think I'll just wait and see what the WMXXX card will be, maybe even watch as far as WMXXX itself then set about starting from Summerslam.</p><p> </p><p>

Absolutely no intention of starting post Rumble even though looking at it now it would be the easier and probably more initially exciting thing to do, as having Mania in my diary so early would be an anti-climax (even though my previous diary started the night after the Rumble).</p><p> </p><p>

I know what 'mistakes' I want to rectify and which things I want to keep (with my own little tweaks as well). But if I start working on it now, even though I always planned on starting around now, Mania will happen and I'll be like 'oh yeah that would have been a great match to have' or 'now they've made that match that I didn't see coming, that makes far more sense than mine'.</p><p> </p><p>

Also, to add, I'll be doing my diary a little differently. I won't be using the game, but I'm planning on divising an algorithm to have some random injuries now and then so it won't be a case of everyone is always available. But that's another problem, as soon as I get a random injury to Cena or Punk and it messes my plans up then I'm screwed. I guess I could follow real life injuries/return times but then everyone knows when someone will get injured and return, so I can't do that. Meh, I'll figure something out.</p>

[Bigpapa42]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="sebsy" data-cite="sebsy" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="34866" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>See, I know all that makes sense but I always just end up constantly questioning myself.<p> </p><p> <strong>If I change too much, then it isn't realistic and I'm just changing for changes sake. If I barely change anything then I'm essentially just recapping 6 months of WWE for everyone</strong> <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> That bolded is basically why I end up struggling with almost any real world game I try in a "serious" manner, whether its current or historical. I never find the right balance there. I know that it doesn't help you resolve it, but you are certainly not alone in that regard.</p>

[w4lru5]

<p>I've finally got a well-planned long-term game going and I've started writing it up as a diary. The only problem is that I created the game without that intention and with a kind of unrealistic scenario in mind (Nemesis taking over ownership of USPW with Sam Strong getting older, but Strong sticking around as on-screen GM). Writing background realistically is something I feel is important and has just never been in the cards for this game.</p><p>

Also, I've posted some things about the game to "Booking USPW" and "What's Going on in Your Game" threads. I started the game over and changed some, but not all, of those things.</p><p>

Would people be interested in reading anyways?</p>

[3rdStringPG]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="w4lru5" data-cite="w4lru5" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="34866" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I've finally got a well-planned long-term game going and I've started writing it up as a diary. The only problem is that I created the game without that intention and with a kind of unrealistic scenario in mind (Nemesis taking over ownership of USPW with Sam Strong getting older, but Strong sticking around as on-screen GM). Writing background realistically is something I feel is important and has just never been in the cards for this game.<p> Also, I've posted some things about the game to "Booking USPW" and "What's Going on in Your Game" threads. I started the game over and changed some, but not all, of those things.</p><p> Would people be interested in reading anyways?</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I personally think Nemesis taking over USPW is a good premise. <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> So you've got this family-friendly product with many an old wrestler who should have long retired or gotten fired. As Nemesis, you can change the product into a more edgy one (while feuding backstage with Sam Strong over the company's direction), bring in his son Ash Campbell and Peter Valentine's nephew Casey (who isn't a jerk like his uncle), and give the USPW a different identity far removed from its old one.</p><p> </p><p> At least that's how I'd do it. I'm always up for a good USPW diary, so I'd say you go for it.</p>

[Midnightnick]

But how would you write Nemesis out of IPW?

[Bigpapa42]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Midnightnick" data-cite="Midnightnick" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="34866" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>But how would you write Nemesis out of IPW?</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Walked out after getting frustrated with booking such a small company. Or a fight with the owner.</p>

[w4lru5]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="3rdStringPG" data-cite="3rdStringPG" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="34866" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I personally think Nemesis taking over USPW is a good premise. <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> So you've got this family-friendly product with many an old wrestler who should have long retired or gotten fired. As Nemesis, you can change the product into a more edgy one (while feuding backstage with Sam Strong over the company's direction), bring in his son Ash Campbell and Peter Valentine's nephew Casey (who isn't a jerk like his uncle), and give the USPW a different identity far removed from its old one.<p> </p><p> At least that's how I'd do it. I'm always up for a good USPW diary, so I'd say you go for it.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Believe it or not, I did all three of those things. Kept the product rated more pop than performance while making it edgier, have a feud between Nemesis and Strong both backstage and on TV, and brought in both Campbell and Casey Valentine on long-term deals. <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> It's cool that there'd be interest. I'll have the roster and first episode up within a couple of days.</p><p> Thanks for replying.</p>

[sebsy]

<p>After what I posted on the last page I've come to the perfect compromise, having had an epiphany.</p><p> </p><p>

I won't be starting my new diary the night after Summerslam, but will instead be starting it the night after Battleground. This is still more than far enough away from Wrestlemania - which will now be the 6th ppv in my diary as opposed to the 8th - and still allows me to change the things I was most keen to change with the added bonus of the feuds that I was pretty much looking to copy quite closely now being well in place rather than having to copy them from the start. </p><p> </p><p>

I can start my diary and get a good few months in place whilst still waiting to see what real WWE do from now up to Wrestlemania, and I have never felt better in terms of finally starting my new diary than I do now <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

[Jaultma2]

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</p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>OOC: I loved the idea behind The Final Countdown's Honor Arrives Early diary and it inspired me to play a similar game on my own set in 1994 (thanks to Hive's 1994 Clash of the Titans mod.) I loved it so much I thought I might try my hand at a diary.</em></span></p></div><p></p>