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Post by Kirk Noble on Sept 15, 2010 20:32:25 GMT -5
I thought about making this topic to really see how we can improve Pride, and to get us to that next level. So, if you have a suggestion for the site, something you don't like, a suggestion about any sort of format we have, any boards, if you want to see a game get started...lets get some ideas going, and see what we've got.
Go!
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Post by Jack Benevolence on Sept 16, 2010 1:47:03 GMT -5
Some form of an OOC, or an In Charcter OOC, podcast, blog, write up, whatever, that can help push characters and feuds outside of the weekly shows.
I think a podcast would be the best way to go, because I think that's closer to where the future of efedding is, but I know that can be tricky for some people, so a write up could be more realistic.
Something to consider as well, I've seen in one of the Experts feds, they have four PPV's a year, like many other feds, but they have a three week RP period for the PPV. The limits are all the same, but this gives people more time to write quality stuff, and also gives a sort of "forced break" that allows people time to take off without missing anything so they can recharge their batteries, as well as REALLY giving time to build up the show. I've never been in a fed when it did this, so I don't know if it's a great idea or not...but something to consider.
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Post by Trav McBang! on Sept 16, 2010 3:59:06 GMT -5
Tag titles! >_>
Also, I would personally volunteer to do a podcast...but my brother/roommate is swamped with work and I rarely have a free moment when he isn't laboring with his Comp. Sci. crap...and it'd be really weird to have me shooting the shit on Skype while he tried to work.
...and when he isn't working, me/him are hanging out...so <_<
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Post by Jack Benevolence on Sept 16, 2010 9:36:35 GMT -5
Tag titles! >_> Also, I would personally volunteer to do a podcast...but my brother/roommate is swamped with work and I rarely have a free moment when he isn't laboring with his Comp. Sci. crap...and it'd be really weird to have me shooting the shit on Skype while he tried to work. ...and when he isn't working, me/him are hanging out...so <_< wait...there is no tag titles? I thought this fed was going to FOCUS on tag team wrestling?
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Post by Kirk Noble on Sept 16, 2010 9:51:26 GMT -5
I'll look into the podcast idea. The only thing is that I'm not sure I have the technology to do it, but I'll look into it. A blog is definitely possible.
And Jack, the original focus of LIFE was supposed to be tag teams, but after he couldn't stay on, we changed our focus a bit after getting some negative feedback on the idea. I'd love to promote tag teams now, but sadly, all the ones we've gotten, minus Trav, have flaked.
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Post by Trav McBang! on Sept 16, 2010 10:10:10 GMT -5
>_> So if KoP had titles, they'd instantly go to me? Nooooo, what a coincidence!
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Post by Jack Benevolence on Sept 16, 2010 12:43:09 GMT -5
Honestly, I think a tag team division is kind of a waist of time and energy at this point. If you had an overflowing roster or something, then I would second the notion...but considering most tag divisions are weak anyways...I don't see a point in it.
Put people in tag matches, but don't build a division around it...in my opinion.
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Post by Trav McBang! on Sept 16, 2010 14:25:36 GMT -5
Waste of time and energy? Pfft. Tag divisions can be fun and I could single handedly make an interesting tag feud...not my fault people are scared. >_>
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Post by B. Epic on Sept 16, 2010 14:47:45 GMT -5
Well to be fair, I did have an idea to debut in a tag team, but that guy has left(again, I think?). Thus, I has a sad...
>_>
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Post by ohyoudidntknow on Sept 16, 2010 16:10:18 GMT -5
Until I put you through a table.
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Post by ohyoudidntknow on Sept 16, 2010 17:39:57 GMT -5
I done it before.
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Post by Trav McBang! on Sept 16, 2010 20:45:44 GMT -5
Oh, idea...some sorta tournament...just to get everyone involved. It doesn't even have to be for anything.
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Post by Jack Benevolence on Sept 17, 2010 2:12:23 GMT -5
I'd recommend maybe getting a new banner at the top of the screen. It's alright, but kind of generic. Like, if you look through 10 feds at random...8 of them will have a rectangle banner with random famous people/wrestlers and the name of the company.
I'm sure with all the photoshop wizards out there, you could get something that stands out a bit more, so that people surfing feds have a reason to remember this one.
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Post by Delikado/J-Noble on Sept 17, 2010 6:52:58 GMT -5
Put lots and lots of boobs on it. Like, practically make it seem as if the banner is MADE of nothing but boobs.
Anybody who doesn't remember that has anterograde amnesia.
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Post by Storm on Sept 17, 2010 11:23:04 GMT -5
Stopping by because class is boring right now.
I don't know if activity is still in the slump it was a few weeks ago, but have you considered a one RP limit for normal shows? I know that kind of limits creativity to a certain extent, but I think people might be more inclined to RP if they think they can put their one in and be done then have to think about putting one in and then feeling obligated to put a second one.
While I have full faith in your (Kyle and Jeremy's) commitment to Quality>Quantity, I think as a part of the naturally competitive nature of many RPers they feel the need to either maximize what they can or at least make sure to put up 2 if the other person does (or doesn't and they want an advantage). I mean, shit, even when I do have "full faith" I still feel the need to do so often.
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Post by B. Epic on Sept 17, 2010 12:52:31 GMT -5
Stopping by because class is boring right now. I don't know if activity is still in the slump it was a few weeks ago, but have you considered a one RP limit for normal shows? I know that kind of limits creativity to a certain extent, but I think people might be more inclined to RP if they think they can put their one in and be done then have to think about putting one in and then feeling obligated to put a second one. While I have full faith in your (Kyle and Jeremy's) commitment to Quality>Quantity, I think as a part of the naturally competitive nature of many RPers they feel the need to either maximize what they can or at least make sure to put up 2 if the other person does (or doesn't and they want an advantage). I mean, shit, even when I do have "full faith" I still feel the need to do so often. I must be one of the few people then, who puts up one RP regardless >_>. But then, I have no care about win/loss, just want an outlet to be creative. I may have jobbed for 3 months in UWL to Shawn Stevens, but it's okay because it was still awesome.
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Post by Jack Benevolence on Sept 17, 2010 13:29:26 GMT -5
I think a 1 rp limit is a good idea also. At least for weekly shows. Not only because it GREATLY helps people to be able to stay competitive while not devoting a TON of time to the site, but also, it makes more sense in storyline progression.
What I mean by that, is if someone is putting up 2-3 rps a week on regular shows, against random opponents, then when they have a PPV match that is part of a heated feud, the 2-3 rp's don't feel special. They don't feel like it's not just any other weekly show.
If you put a 1 rp limit on regular shows, then when the ppv's come on and allow people to put up the 2-3, it makes those RP battles MUCH more intense.
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Post by Trav McBang! on Sept 18, 2010 20:07:35 GMT -5
Here's a strange rule: Overtime
If two opponents no show at the deadline, then the first one to post an RP before the show goes up is given the win. Some people would bank on this, but at the same time, it would cut down on those "forgot what day it was" excuses. I kinda look at it like Scavenge in L4D2...overtime's cool, but can easily screw you over if you bank on it too often.
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Post by Kirk Noble on Sept 19, 2010 21:37:20 GMT -5
As I said of MSN Trav, the overtime rule is kind of interesting. I'll discuss it with Jeremy.
For the one RP limit, the only thing is...well, no one has put up more than one RP for a match in weeks. It seems like we're kind of in the one-RP phase without officially being a one RP fed. I don't know if it would really change anything, but once again, it'll go into consideration.
You guys are thinking, and it's good. Got anything else you wanna mention?
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Post by Kirk Noble on Oct 12, 2010 21:15:39 GMT -5
I'm trying to update a lot of records in Pride, hopefully which can help us boost in a small way. I'll be doing some updates to the boards and whatnot this weekend, adding a couple of suggestions from this topic, so if you have something you'd like to see done, now's the time to bring it up.
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Post by Trav McBang! on Oct 13, 2010 2:18:36 GMT -5
I wouldn't be able to post in character, though
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Post by Storm on Oct 13, 2010 7:40:53 GMT -5
My concern over the overtime rule is the impact it would have on Kyle/Jeremy in scripting matches. Otherwise, sounds cool but I have concerns over its practicality.
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Post by Josh Eagles on Oct 13, 2010 8:31:25 GMT -5
While I think the OT rule is interesting because you could legit win with a classic Flapper one liner I see one issue. I feel it would increase the amount of last minute rp's by a long shot. I mean people may just start waiting until 11:45 to post a huge rp in hopes they have lead their opponent to believe they were going to no show or something, or race them to the 1st OT post.
ASIDE: Though I can just laugh seeing two people staring at each others name on the board waiting to post the 1st rp and rushing it to see whose one liner is better or something lol.
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Post by tommyhargrove on Oct 13, 2010 15:41:46 GMT -5
a monthly point system - You would be awarded a grade for the month based upon your rp's and how often you submit ideas and segments for the weekly show. Maybe even a little feedback section on things that handler could improve upon to be better as a whole.
I saw this done in a former fed, it worked out pretty well. Although I could see how time issues would make it pretty hard.
Overtime sounds good, but like others have said it might cause people to intentionally wait until the dead line to post something for the Easy win.
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Post by Trav McBang! on Oct 13, 2010 16:12:46 GMT -5
Anyone who banked on posting after the deadline would be a moron. People might try it...and they'd lose.
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