Enigma
GWA Dark Match Talent
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Mar 21, 2011 21:11:33 GMT -5
Post by Enigma on Mar 21, 2011 21:11:33 GMT -5
I could use some advise. I'm new to this game. All my roleplays that I've done here, are all the work I've ever done. I think I'm not cut out for this game. Anyone have any advise to keep my spirits up, and how to improve?
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Mar 22, 2011 3:13:52 GMT -5
Post by "Classy" Mike C on Mar 22, 2011 3:13:52 GMT -5
Best advice I can give is try to be original and try and find something interesting to say about your opponent. Read their old RPs, look at their gimmick and see what you can work with. For example, calling JD Screw a little bitch who stands no chance wouldn't make sense as he's World Champion, but taking the piss out of where he comes from, his drinking, his name etc makes what you're saying relevant.
I've been doing this for 11 years now so it comes easily to me but I used to suck monkey balls when I started! It gets easier and you'll get better with practice, you've already been in a World Title match at a pay-per-view so there's clearly something there!
Also, one simple thing to do is when you write a roleplay write it in word/openoffice and do a spell/grammar check. It's not a major thing but it tidies things up and makes roleplays flow a lot better. If you ever want any advice or someone to check through what you've written just PM me and I'm happy to help
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Mar 24, 2011 22:19:40 GMT -5
Post by Alex Mason on Mar 24, 2011 22:19:40 GMT -5
Mike basically hit all the main points. You'd do well to listen to him becauses hes got alot more experience than I do at this. I admittedly haven't read all of your RPs but I read a few. Heres the advice I have to offer...
-As of right now, I feel like I don't really know who enigma is (no pun intended). Give us a feel for who he is. Whats his personality like. Why does he do what he does? Where did he come from? Think of people you know in real life if you need inspiration. (dont use their name obviously...)
-Also don't be afraid t switch up locations and formats. Roleplays dont always have to be interviews. You can have him cut a straight up promo into the camera. Or in ring. Or he can just be talking to another person he knows.
-Try to get subplots going in your RPs. For example. Johnny morton's got his concussion. TKO's trying to hook this girl up. Alex's god of war schtick is wreaking havoc in his personal life. Your wrestler has a life outside of the ring. So he shouldnt just be found only sitting around talking about how hes gonna win.
- PM other wresters and get some angles going. I think a good rivalry would do you well. Run everything by Falcone or Lee first.
-One more thing. You're officially listed as neutral. But you seem to be leaning more towards heel. Personally, I think you'd do better as a face until you get a little more experience
Everything else Mike already covered. And I'm here as well if you need anymore advice.
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Mar 29, 2011 9:25:49 GMT -5
Post by tripmaster1 on Mar 29, 2011 9:25:49 GMT -5
Hang in there, bro. There's no such thing as "not cut out for this game" unless you're writing three-line roleplays. You have a good character, there. Give us his backstory. Deep dark secrets are a good tool to use. Make your character a complex one, because those are the most interesting (and realistic) characters. Nobody is entirely good or evil. I find the best characters are more centrist with a serious tilt in one direction or another. The real wrestling world figured that out a few years back, too, when they stopped having "good guys" and "bad guys."
Spellcheck and grammar are important, too, no matter who may say they aren't. The format here is writing, after all. Don't get discouraged though, dude. You're doing a good job and this place needs good people.
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Mar 29, 2011 22:50:27 GMT -5
Post by wolfmeyer on Mar 29, 2011 22:50:27 GMT -5
I enjoyed the recent RP if that helps any.
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