Thinking about a second character if that works. Probably a babyface to help balance stuff out
Sounds good, I'll probably up the maximum characters per handler up to 3 anyways. If we want to get this off the ground, we'll need to give people opportunities to add to the roster. I'll throw in some more NPC wrestlers this weekend as well.
@Omega Man Yeah Chris Benoit was the original Pegasus Kid, then when he was unmasked he became known as Wild Pegasus. When Balor first started in Japan he was under the mask as Pegasus Kid II, but it was only for a couple of months in 2006. It was meant as a continuation of the legacy of the original Pegasus Kid (similar to many other wrestlers like Tiger Mask and Mr. Wrestling). But it didn't really stick, and then the events of 2007 happened.
I suppose you can stick with the Pegasus moniker if you really want to, but if it's meant as more of an homage to Balor then I'd just recommend veering away from Pegasus entirely due to the additional baggage. Like I said it's your call at the end of the day though. Maybe since Balor is also known as the Demon King, you could play off of that and use "Angel" in your name. Would fit the vibe. Something simple like Angel King, Archangel, Icarus, Icarus Jr. All sound like luchadore names. Something like that would work with the "From the Heavens Above" hometown too.
Either way, the application is solid so feel free to add it to the Char section once you've settled on the name and picture.
@Omega Man Looks good, the only thing I'm concerned about is the name. I'm not sure that a direct homage to Wild Pegasus is the best idea, all things considered. Maybe instead of Pegasus you can use some other kind of creature as a basis for the name.
An idea that just popped into my head was basing your name off of the mythical "chimera." Something like The Chimera Kid, Kid Chimera, King Chimera, Chimera Mask, etc. A chimera is a hybrid of different creatures, and your wrestler is a hybrid of different styles: striking, technical wrestling, lucha libre. That sort of hybrid style is really what defined junior heavyweight wrestling in Japan in the 90s (your inspiration), and still does today. Just a suggestion, by no means do you have to use it though. Ultimately it's your call.
Also, for the "hometown" your wrestler is billed from, maybe instead of "The Clouds Above North America", since that's a bit of a mouthful, they could simply be billed from "The Heavens Above." It's cleaner, and feels more mythical.
@John Table Looks great buddy, Bandido is actually one of my favorite luchadores right now. That match with MJF a week ago was awesome. And I actually had a CAW tag team in an old wrestling videogame with two luchadores named Halcon & Sicario, with a similar kind of gimmick. I think it has a lot of potential.
My only suggestion would be to throw in either a sample promo or an entrance description if you have the time, to give us more of a vibe. Even just a small paragraph for some added flavor. But whenever you're ready, feel free to throw it into the Char section, welcome aboard!
Ring Name: Sexton Love Nickname(s): The Sexcellence of Sexecution, Big Daddy Love, The Notorious B.O.D, Tyrannosaurus Sex, The Man of A Thousand Hoes Originally From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Billed From: Intercourse, Pennsylvania Height: 6'4" Weight: 269 lbs. Age: 30 Appearance/Pic Base: "Ravishing" Rick Rude Text Color: ed145b
CHARACTER
Alignment: Heel
Gimmick: The Sexiest There Is, Sexiest There Was, and Sexiest There Ever Will Be. A throwback to the golden age of wrestling, fueled by an unhealthy mix of testosterone and cocaine, and inspired by the likes of "Superstar" Billy Graham, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, and "Ravishing" Rick Rude. With a chiseled physique and a seemingly endless stream of terrible catchphrases, Sexton Love doesn't just want to be the face of Fighting Spirit... he wants to be the body, the arms, the legs, AND EVERY OTHER DAMN APPENDAGE. But the Lovely One knows how it works in this business... get the title on your waist to get the camera on your face... so he wants that GOLD, babbeh.
Entrance Description: Smoke fills the entryway, and hypnotic sounds fill the arena. As the beat drops, Sexton Love emerges from the haze... and seemingly out of a time machine from 1985. With animal print tights, an aggressively oiled chest, and a moustache that would make Tom Selleck jealous, The Sexcellence of Sexecution is prepared for battle. He takes a moment at the top of the ramp to survey the crowd (and grind his pelvis), before proceeding to WALK THAT AISLE as only few can. Boos rain down from all angles, but The Lovely One appears oblivious to that fact, basking in the vitriol as if it were pure adulation. About halfway down the ramp he comes to an abrupt stop, flexing his right bicep... then his left, giving the nearby fans an up close look at what some (few) might call the largest arms in the world. He enters the ring, shooting a wink at a woman in the front row, then strikes a series of dramatic, muscular poses. Game time, babbeh.
MOVESET
Wrestling Style: The self-proclaimed "60-Minute Man." A ring general that wears down his opponent by using a combination of raw strength, trash talk, technical wrestling prowess, and the occasional kick to the nuts. Targets the neck and upper back over the course of a match to set up for his (ELECTRIFYING) finishing moves - the Love Lock and the Sexecution. As dirty in the ring as he is outside of it, there isn't a cheap shot or short cut that Sexton Love won't take. Despite his flamboyant, over-the-top exterior he's a true student of the game, bringing an old-school wrestling style to the modern day.
Ring Name: Super Matsuda (FSPW President) Nickname(s): Limit Breaker Billed From: Tokyo, Japan Height: 6'2" Weight: 240 lbs. Age: 50 Appearance/Pic Base: Mitsuharu Misawa Text Color: 00a651
CHARACTER
Alignment: Babyface
Gimmick: The personification of fighting spirit. Strong-willed and resilient. In his prime, Matsuda led a faction known as Bushido, meaning "way of the warrior", and eventually opened a wrestling school called the Bushido Dojo. Retired from full-time competition a few years ago, and went on to become the founder and president of Fighting Spirit Pro-Wrestling, an organization based around the same Bushido code of honor. Mainly works in the front office, but will step back into the ring for special occasions. Has the same mentality as an executive that he did as a wrestler - tough, but fair.
Wrestling Style: Classic strong style. Devastating strikes and submissions. Dangerous suplexes and throws. Typically targets the neck and shoulder of his opponent throughout the match.
Fighting Spirit is a pro wrestling e-federation inspired by Japanese wrestling promotions such as NJPW and Pro Wrestling NOAH. Some of you may have participated in an e-fed before, but if not I'll give a basic overview since it works a bit differently from your typical play-by-post RP game.
Each player takes on the role of 1-2 wrestlers in the promotion, while another person takes on the role of the booker, or matchmaker. The booker sets the matches for the upcoming show, and the players then cut promos against one another to hype their respective matches and feuds. Storytelling is also a collaborative effort, with players contributing ideas to the booker in regards to the overall direction of their character from show to show. Promo RPs have a word limit (in our case 1000 words) and are judged to determine the winner of each match. Sometimes, depending on the storyline, the winner can be agreed upon by all parties involved ahead of time, in order to forward the narrative. Again, storytelling can be collaborative.
The Golden Rule
Be respectful of other players, and don't be a dick. It's fake fake fighting, so don't take things too seriously. If there are any issues, just send me a message. We want this to be a fun, positive experience for everybody.
The Spirit of Competition
Within the kayfabe world of Fighting Spirit, wrestlers are expected to adhere to a code of honor known as the Spirit of Competition. This code states that they must shake hands with their opponent as a sign of mutual respect and fully abide by the rules of the ring. Babyfaces will adhere to the Spirit of Competition, while heels, naturally, will not. In this case of an extremely personal grudge match between bitter rivals, the code will be "suspended"... which means it's anything goes!
Schedule & Structure
Our aim is to have a more casual schedule of events as compared to other e-feds. I know that I'm busy with my career, relationship, and everyday life stuff, so I think this fed is a great option for those in a similar situation. It would also be perfect for someone that's in another fed already, but wants to branch out a bit creatively. This could be a secondary promotion for you, similar to how many wrestlers in the United States will make occasional appearances for promotions in Japan. Since the fed is being hosted here on RP Guild, this schedule also makes it a great option for somebody involved in other RPs. Whether you're a die-hard fan of Japanese wrestling, or just a fan with a casual interest, there's a place for you in Fighting Spirit. Much like Japanese wrestling today, the presentation and booking style will still have a great deal of North American influence. Pro Wrestling is a universal language.
Players may control 1-3 wrestlers. They may be completely separate, occasional allies/partners, or a fully dedicated tag team/stable.
Shows will be bi-weekly during our major round robin tournament in the summer (similar to the G1), but monthly outside of that. When a show is announced, it will always include the exact date of the show, as well as the promo deadline.
Promos are due one week before the date of the show. This gives me time to construct the matches and post the results on time.
Please get your RPs posted by the deadline. It's a more casual schedule, but we still want to put out the shows in a consistent manner.
It is my commitment as the booker and match writer to get shows posted a week after RPs have closed.
For singles matches, each wrestler may post 1 RP with a 1000 word limit.
For tag team matches, each team member may post 1 RP with a 750 word limit, or the team may post 1 joint RP with a 1500 word limit.
I will pad out the roster with some NPCs when needed, but these wrestlers will not be pushed as champions. It's about the players.
What Makes a Good Promo?
A good RP is engaging, entertaining, and showcases your character. It also, importantly, helps to showcase your opponent's character. Put over your opponent, don't bury them. If your bury your opponent and lose, you lost to a guy that sucks. If you bury your opponent and win, who cares? You beat a guy that sucks. A good promo builds up both wrestlers.
Promos are about promoting the match. Talk the readers into the building. Get people excited to see the match.
Keep your RP within the word limit. Quality over quantity.
Proofread for spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc. You can have a bunch of great ideas, but you need to communicate those ideas effectively. Make sure your promo has a solid structure and flow.
Keep things appropriate. Your RP can have some swearing and innuendoes sprinkled in, but in general it should resemble the type of content you would see on a modern, mainstream wrestling show.
Wrestler Applications
If you are interested in joining the Fighting Spirit roster, fill out a character sheet and post it in the OOC section. Once your wrestler is approved, you may add it to the Characters tab. Please be sure to follow the format provided to keep things organized, and have a look at the other wrestlers currently on the roster to make sure your signature/finishing moves do not overlap. For your pic base, try to use an actual wrestler (can be from any era).
*INSERT PICTURE OF WRESTLER HERE*
WRESTLER PROFILE
Ring Name: Nickname(s): Billed From: Height: Weight: Age: Appearance/Pic Base: Text Color:
CHARACTER
Alignment: Babyface or Heel. No such thing as a tweener.
Gimmick: Are you an arrogant womanizer? A beer-swilling, foul-mouthed, S.O.B? A mysterious master of mind games? Tell us about your wrestler's personality and important character traits.
Sample Promo (Optional): Keep it short and (too) sweet.
ENTRANCE
Entrance Theme: Post a link!
Entrance Description (Optional):
MOVESET
Wrestling Style: Are you a juiced-up powerhouse? A high-flying luchadore? A technical master of the mat?
I wanna say I've done two RP's like this in the past, but both were pre-Guildfall. I came up with a character that was like a combo of Tatanka and Rey Mysterio that was a masked Native American.
Are we shooting for a single weight division like heavyweights or cruiser weights, or is it sorta just everybody going for the same big belt? And will we just cut promos and single wrestling posts or will there be behind the scenes stuff with our wrestlers in and out of character as well?
Totally gonna make a guy with a mask or face paint.
Holy shit, I'm pretty sure you and I were in the same fed on here like years and years and years ago, I remember writing a match against a wrestler like that. The fed ended up fizzling out so I ultimately left the guild to do some wrestling RPs on other sites, but that's so funny to hear you mention it now. Small world.
To answer you question though, this is an RP that will treat wrestling as completely "real" so we are focusing entirely on in-character promos and feuds. We will probably start with a men's division all competing for one World Title, maybe with a secondary title in there as well. If the RP grows, more championships can be added.
@Oso@BangoSkank@Shu@John Table Glad to hear it! Any specific character ideas you had in mind? To start I think each player could handle up to two different wrestlers like I said in the OP. Love the picture btw John, huge Horsemen fan.
With a couple more interested players, I think we'll be good to put the RP thread up!
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BangoSkank,
John Table,
Eviledd1984,
OfficerHeadbutt,
Crown Sage,
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