Diary Preview And Questions Thread

[KnowYourEnemy]

This is a really rookie question that may have been answered before, but is there a way or program I can use to write out my Dynasties? doing them in the message box and always pressing preview is really putting me off writing them.

 

Plus then i could just swap in pictures etc faster

 

FictionPlus works fairly well for diary writing -- there is a bit of a learning curve, but I've worked with it before pretty well.

[Phantom Stranger]

This is a really rookie question that may have been answered before, but is there a way or program I can use to write out my Dynasties? doing them in the message box and always pressing preview is really putting me off writing them.

 

Plus then i could just swap in pictures etc faster

 

Personally I've always written in my text program of choice, then cut&pasted.

[Bad Feminist]

Yeah I've been doing that too, but its seems to take forever,

 

Oh my goodness, that FictionPlus thing is amazing! It eliminates so much time! I could knock out a show in half an hour by the feel of it!

[Bad Feminist]

Does fictionplus have a way to save progress? I accidentally lost everything yesterday :/

[RKOwnage]

Does fictionplus have a way to save progress? I accidentally lost everything yesterday :/

 

This is its downfall, it does not have a save function. The best thing you can do is export every now and then, and then copy that code somewhere you can save it. This way, if you lose everything you can toss that code into a post preview and then C&P your pictures and write-ups over onto your new FictionPlus page.

[Bad Feminist]

What is the etiquette on starting a new diary? I was writing a WWF 94 diary but it was just my first and I was getting the hang of it but then work dragged me away from writing it, when I came back to it i didn't seem to have the drive (plus WWF 94 is very slow)

 

But if I start again will people be like "urgh, another one?"

[CPBHBK]

What is the etiquette on starting a new diary? I was writing a WWF 94 diary but it was just my first and I was getting the hang of it but then work dragged me away from writing it, when I came back to it i didn't seem to have the drive (plus WWF 94 is very slow)

 

But if I start again will people be like "urgh, another one?"

 

People wont be urgh another one. They'll be happy because there's just on other diary for them to enjoy.

Also if you are a bit strapped for time may I suggest ECW 98, considering they have an hour show.

[alvarasus]

What is the etiquette on starting a new diary? I was writing a WWF 94 diary but it was just my first and I was getting the hang of it but then work dragged me away from writing it, when I came back to it i didn't seem to have the drive (plus WWF 94 is very slow)

 

But if I start again will people be like "urgh, another one?"

 

I have started 6 or 7 and all of them have died or lose passion for it. I would say find era you like and company you like. Mold it the way you want it, that's what most of the best dynasties on here do.Some people try to stick with history, but adding their own flair to it. It depends all on you as the writer the story your trying to bring to the forum.

[Bad Feminist]

Well my fav year in wrestling ever is WWF 1992, I think its nearly flawless, So I'd love to play the rising storms mod and sculpt a 92 of my own

[DevinTEW13]

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(Its a little rough, but how would this fair as an intro post?)

[Phantom Stranger]

(Its a little rough, but how would this fair as an intro post?)

 

The basic concept is sound, the voice is mostly there, and I do like me some Mayhem Midden.

 

He probably wouldn't describe himself as 'seemingly' retired, though. People don't tend to.

 

"I was unemployed, a lot of folks thought I was retired..."

[DevinTEW13]

I am a huge fan of Mayhem Midden and I chose for him to say seemingly retired because I tried to give off a sense that he was happy drinking beer everyday and hanging out with fellow vets that he considers his friends. However, after he saw the horrible miss management of AMW he just had to do something...

[Phantom Stranger]

I am a huge fan of Mayhem Midden and I chose for him to say seemingly retired because I tried to give off a sense that he was happy drinking beer everyday and hanging out with fellow vets that he considers his friends. However, after he saw the horrible miss management of AMW he just had to do something...

 

Yeah, I get the intent behind the phrasing. But people don't call themselves 'seemingly' unless they're doing intro narration for their own TV show, and that's all I was picking up on.

[DevinTEW13]

Well any info that could help me is great

[Jaded]

Agree with PS about the 'seemingly retired', but overall I liked it. Short and to the point, and an interesting character and fed, neither of which I've read many dynasties about.

[BHK1978]

What is the etiquette on starting a new diary? I was writing a WWF 94 diary but it was just my first and I was getting the hang of it but then work dragged me away from writing it, when I came back to it i didn't seem to have the drive (plus WWF 94 is very slow)

 

But if I start again will people be like "urgh, another one?"

 

People really do not care about such a thing. Especially seeing how it has only been one.

[DevinTEW13]

I started on my diary and I am nervous as crap. How do you all keep yourself from rushing things along, because I am finding it very difficult not to jump to the good stuff.

[Phantom Stranger]

I started on my diary and I am nervous as crap. How do you all keep yourself from rushing things along, because I am finding it very difficult not to jump to the good stuff.

 

The trick is to remind yourself that the good stuff works when it's been built up to.

[foolinc]

NEO: Help in the Head (T-Verse Platinum)

 

Coming soon to a computer screen near you (no I'm serious this time)...

 

"James, I just got off the phone with Mid City High and they are in. We have a venue!"

 

"That's great news. All we need now are sponsors and we'll finally be able to begin."

 

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"It's finally time to start our journey through the dregs of the wrestling world to one day become the one supreme wrestling organization."

 

"Or we will just quit like we always do..."

 

"That's no way to think. This time will be different!"

 

"Yeah, because this time we'll cherry pick all of the workers that will become mega stars and rise their coat tails."

 

"Like hell we will! We'll take the time to build new stars from the dust of the unemployed!"

 

"We'll be fine either way as long as we have a very solid plan in place."

 

"Or just wing it!"

 

"As long we put together a quality piece of entertainment I'll be satisfied."

 

"With lots of sex appeal!" *giggle*

 

"Whatever, wake me up when we get bored and decide to marathon...something."

 

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[kanegan]

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Missing all these?? Can't wait to watch these characters back in action??

 

Coming Soon!!! GWS: Legacy of Hell's Army

[Frootloop]

How would people feel about a dynasty wherein the major matches are written up entirely through commentary? Like instead of writing play-by-play I would have what my announcers say to put the action and storylines across.

[CPBHBK]

How would people feel about a dynasty wherein the major matches are written up entirely through commentary? Like instead of writing play-by-play I would have what my announcers say to put the action and storylines across.

 

Its very unique and may work out good. But also it could be bad depending on the execution.

[smwilliams]

How would people feel about a dynasty wherein the major matches are written up entirely through commentary? Like instead of writing play-by-play I would have what my announcers say to put the action and storylines across.

 

I've thought about doing this for whenever I start my next dynasty. You can use it to call major points of the match and further the story line. The problem is avoiding being repetitive with the commentary and making sure the announcers stay in character so to speak.

 

I say give it a shot!

[CPBHBK]

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What do you guys think?

[The Final Countdown]

Not a bad idea. I'd leave out the least favorite dynasties bit though; that would not end well. Focus only on the positive.