The GDS RTL League: Sign-up/Discussion Thread

[ShadowedFlames]

The GDS Forums Wrestling Spirit II League—Sign-up and Discussion Thread
(as presented by ShadowedFlames)

OK, I'm going to get the ball rolling on this. Any other info can be found in the WS2 Discussion Forum at the top of the main page (http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showthread.php?t=127298); this thread is going to be for sign-ups and discussion about how this system works (or lack thereof), improvement suggestions, late registration for future seasons, etc.

There's at least three or four other people who seem interested in this, so I'm going to open the gate for people who want in. I'll start with the rules and guidelines I'm working with, so everyone knows coming in what I have in mind.

OFFICIAL GUIDELINE LIST FOR THE LEAGUE

I. GAME ENGINE
The League is run using the Wrestling Spirit II game, version 1.2. The League Director has purchased a fully licensed copy of the game, which allows for exhibition matches to take place (such as League matches). The database used is the default CornellVerse database, modified to include promotions, wrestlers, moves, personalized movesets, and relationships for League members as appropriate.


II. INITIAL CHARACTER CREATION

1) Initial Stats
a) Characters created at start of Season 1: All stats will be set to a value of zero (0). A list of all available stats that can be upgraded—regardless of how useful they will be in the League—will be provided in a future post.
b) Characters created after start of Season 1: The player will receive in-game funds equivalent to the average winnings of all players from each previous season. The player can then spend this money as if he/she had acquired them through normal means.

2) Initial Moveset
a) Assigning of initial moves: Based on the info presented for the wrestler in question, a default movelist will be made for the character. This list will be determined by the style of wrestler, the size, and whether any specific moves have been requested. Note that some moves require a minimum "stat" to use, and thus may not be available at the start.
b) Assigning of signature/finishing moves: When first entering the League, a character may have one "signature" move (a named move which the character uses to great effect, or as a rare finisher) and one finishing move (also named and which is their primary method for ending a match). These moves will have the requirements set to zero (0) in all categories to ensure that the move is in use, and also be assigned to be a "trademark move" of the wrestler using it (mainly for "flavor" purposes).

3) Restrictions on Moveset
a) Player input: Players may suggest moves to be entered into their character's movesets, keeping in mind that the possible stat requirements may make the move unavailable to begin with. Changes to a moveset (with the exception of purchasing new signatures/finishers) can only be done once per season, and no later than halfway through said season. This restriction is in effect due to the fact that altering a moveset is the most time-consuming portion of the character creation or altering process.
b) Limit on signature and finishing maneuvers: At the most during a character's tenure in the League, they may have a maximum of three (3) finishing moves and ten (10) signature moves at any one time. This is for ease of database maintenance and also to keep the database running smoothly. If a player takes either a fourth finishing move or an eleventh signature move, he or she must choose a move in the same category to discard.

4) In-game avatars
a) Not a necessity: Players are not expected to provide a picture to use for their character. While it would look good and certainly help the Director's sanity, it is not necessary. The Director may ask who the player would like to use for their character, and attempt to make the avatar himself (or seek more experienced help in that department).
b) Size: For those people who wish to submit their own avatars, the size of the picture should be 150 pixels by 150 pixels. Larger pictures can be shrunk to meet the needs and still retain quality, but smaller pictures are not recommended. Any larger pictures, especially of real-world wrestlers, can be used for the player's webpage (see below).
c) Usage: It is the intent of the Director to have a webpage available for each player that will denote all current League information such as record, cash available, current stats, current popularity, and so forth. Avatars selected can be used to add a personal touch to each player's page, and also will help the Director not be bored from routinely seeing the wireframe character on a blue background. An example for the player the Director intends to enter into the game can be found here. (http://shadowedflames.fwrestling.com/images/LeagueSample.png)

Once all of the steps above have been completed (namely, when the League Director has entered everything into the program and has a webpage set up for each player), the character is ready to enter the League and try to become champion!

III. LEAGUE GUIDELINES AND RULES

1) Conferences and Divisions: This will be based on the number of entrants.

2) Tournament Playoff: Based on the number of entrants, the top records in the League will face off in an elimination-style tournament until only one remains, as the League Champion for the Season.

3) Season Standings: In the event of identical records, the tie will be broken in the following order:
a) Head to Head: If the wrestlers have fought each other, whoever has won the match (or series, if a divisional opponent) will have the advantage. If more than two people are tied, records against all wrestlers tied for that position will be looked at, if available, with the best record winning the tie-breaker.
b) Divisional Record: In the event that a) above is unable to break the tie, the next step is to compare divisional records of the tied individuals. Whoever has the better divisional record shall have the advantage.
c) Match Rating: If both a) and b) are unable to break a tie, the next step is to look at the average match rating throughout the season. Whoever has the highest average match rating shall have the advantage.
d) Seasonal Earnings: If a) through c) above fail to break a tie, the final check that shall be made is the amount of money earned by that wrestler in the current season, with the highest earner winning the tiebreaker.
e) Playoff: If methods a) through d) above fail to break the tie, a one-match "playoff" shall be held, with the winner claiming the advantage under the guidelines of section a) above. If more than one person is tied, a round-robin style format will be used to determine who claims the advantage under the same guidelines listed above.

IV. SCHEDULING, REGULAR SEASON

1) Schedules: This will largely be based on the number of entrants. The current plan is for a schedule to consist of no fewer than ten (10) matches per player, in a round-robin style.

2) Match Order and Region Schedule: Depending on the number of weeks in a season, the Director will randomly draw a number of regions equal to the number of weeks the season will run. Currently, there are no plans for a region to be used twice in a single season. After an appropriate number of regions have been drawn, the Director will then arrange the order so that it would make sense for a company to travel from one locale to the other in a civilized order. (Thus, no Japan to Europe to Mexico and back to Europe again trips.) Match order is determined by the combined popularity of the wrestlers involved; lowest total is the opening match, highest total is the main event. Ties are broken by difference between the characters' popularities, from most different to least different.

3) Type of match: There are five types of singles match available in this game: normal, two out of three falls, cage, hardcore, and first blood. There is a 5% chance that any given match will have one of the latter three stipulations attached to it; this amount may vary in certain parts of the world. Two out of three falls is reserved solely for the post-season playoffs. (See below)

4) Rules of the Match: Each region of the world will have its' own quirks on how a match is played out. This will allow for a slightly different dynamic in each area to add to the sense that each area of the world does things differently. Below are the guidelines for each major area:
a) United States: Will have an American style crowd (which will often try to rally behind the faces or taunt the heels). Referee bumps are allowed. Match will be a "Sports-Entertainment" style in order to pacify the short attention spans of the average American wrestling fan. Chances of a specialty match increase to 10% instead of 5%.
b) Canada: Referee bumps are allowed. The match may be stopped due to excessive blood loss. All matches here will be a "normal" style match that is neither too fast nor too slow, which suits the traditional Canadian wrestling audience just fine.
c) Mexico: Referee bumps are allowed. Moves listed as martinetes (typically piledrivers, brainbusters, and the like) are illegal and will cause an immediate disqualification (unless the ref is knocked out). All matches here will be "spot monkey" type matches, which are the fastest-paced matches available and tend to lead to quick finishes from out of nowhere (a la lucha libre rules).
d) Japan: Rules will be adhered to strictly; the referee will call for the bell if you use too many illegal moves. Referee bumps are allowed. The match style is a Strong style match, which are more drawn out and tend to take longer because of the lengthy wearing-down period, and is most well-known in Japanese puroresu wrestling.
e) United Kingdom: Stoppages for blood loss are enforced. Matches are held in a "normal" style, much like the Canadian style. However, referee bumps are not allowed, due to a union agreement made by the League.
f) Europe: Not only are referee bumps not allowed (for the same reason as listed above), but the rules are also adhered to strictly, so heels may want to watch their step when in one of the three European areas. To counteract this, special-type matches have a 20% chance of occurring on European soil, which eliminates the DQ possibility. Matches held here are in the Old School style of wearing out an opponent so that a finisher will often be enough to win.

5) Changes in popularity: After a match has been concluded, a wrestler's popularity will change depending on the rating of the match, as well as the result. The higher the match rating, the higher the popularity increases, and vice versa. Winning a match will also increase a character's popularity. The length of a match will also have a factor in the change of popularity, as does the amount of offense each participant has. All of these changes will be handled by the League Director "behind the scenes" in between shows. The formula used is one created by the Director and may be disseminated if asked properly.

6) Match Earnings: In order to keep things relatively simple, match earnings will be kept on the low side of the spectrum. Specifically: the purse for any given match will be $250, plus the current popularity of all workers involved. From this total, the winner will earn 75% of the purse, the loser 25%. (As an example: if both wrestlers are at a popularity of 25% in the region, 250 + 25 + 25 = $300. 75% of 300 = $225 to the winner, 25% of 300 = $75 to the loser.)
a) Match of the Night Bonus: The highest-ranking match of each week will receive "Match of the Night" honors. Matches so designated will earn a bonus of 1 to 25% to each wrestler's earnings depending on the rating of the match in question. In the event that more than one match receives the same rating, the Director will take several factors into account before picking one of those matches to earn the MotN award.

7) Improving stats: In order to improve their statistics, each wrestler may buy training in a stat at the cost of the winnings they have earned. Increasing from 0% to 1% costs $10, and each point beyond that costs $10 more than the previous point. (Thus, 1% to 2% is $20, 2% to 3% is $30, 3% to 4% is $40. To go from 1% to 4%, you would need a total of $90.) It costs over $50,000 to advance a single stat from 0 to 100, and any seasons after the first would see the base purse prize increase to compensate for the higher costs.

8) Specialty Items: As documented before, all wrestlers will start with one signature move and one finisher that are considered "free" moves. Wrestlers may purchase up to two other finishers and up to nine other signature moves using their winnings, and may also purchase the services of a manager for an entire season. Signature moves cost $400 each, while finishers cost $1,000 each. Managers cost $3,000 per season of employment. Upon purchase, the handler can tell the Director what the name of the new move is, what sort of move it is, and whether it's just a move they use frequently, a set-up move for a finisher, or if the move could possibly end a match if used. The director will then find a base move in the database, copy said move, and alter the copy to fit the specifications requested. The same general rule applies for finishing moves. Some examples are provided below.
a) Player One spends $400 to create a signature move he calls Immolation. This is a Death Valley Driver that he uses as a set-up move, but has been known to end matches with it.
b) Player Three spends $400 to create a signature move he calls the Sick Kick. This is essentially a higher-speed version of the superkick, and may occasionally force the wrestler to jump to make greater impact. This move cannot end matches, as it is usually the set-up for a submission finisher.
c) Player Two, deciding that his current finisher (a reverse double underhook facebuster) hasn't helped him win matches lately, elects to spend $1,000 on a new finisher. Deciding on a suspended STF (the Muta lock) and calling it the Longest Night, the input for that move is complete.
d) Player Four, tired of going 2-12 when matches have been generally going in his favor, saves up the cash to purchase the services of a manager for the following season. After giving the manager a name and a brief description, the manager is inserted into the database for the following season. After the playoffs of said season, the manager leaves Player Four's employ and must be purchased again to continue service. (Memo to the League Director: Make certain to set a character's default manager to this person when the time comes so they can be properly accounted for in matches.)

9) Turnaround time: The Director of the league (namely, myself) expects to have a week of the league simulated and written up every week, including any behind the scenes work such as popularity changes. This may be altered due to weather, natural disasters, emergency circumstances, job-related incidents (of which the first three examples listed are often related), equipment malfunctions, duties to other projects, and so forth. The League Director will attempt to give due notice prior to any such events, if he is able to. The plan is to have one update per week, with a typical season (regular and post-season combined) lasting no more than four months for a ten-match regular season (10 weeks + 4 playoff weeks + 1-2 week "off-season" for maintenance and editing of the database)

V. SCHEDULING, POST-SEASON/"PLAYOFFS"

1) Match Location: All post-season matches will be held in what is called the "Virtual Arena" in-game. This location takes the highest amount of popularity a character has in the game world and uses that as the baseline for starting energy in their match. This is used in the playoffs to help simulate that when it comes to do or die, the more well-known workers seem to have a better knack for getting the job done.

2) Changes in Popularity: Post-season matches do not count for changes in character popularity in the game world.

3) Match Purses: Post-season matches do not have a monetary purse attached to them.

4) Style of Match: All playoff matches, regardless of the style of tournament used, shall be contested under best two out of three falls rules as a "regular" match.

5) Match Order: Match order shall be determined by the League Director, and shall not be random for playoff cards.

6) Turnaround Time: As noted in section IV, part 9), turnaround time will remain at a week per round, unless dictated otherwise on the league recap page. If a time is noted on the league recap page, that time takes precedence over the standard rule.

VI: AUDIENCE/PLAYER PARTICIPATION

1) As someone once quipped, "this is a wrestling-based RPG." While true to a point, no roleplays (or RPs) need to be written for your character. They would have no effect on the game, and so are unnecessary. If you wish to write one for fun, you're welcome to; just be advised that it will not alter the results in any way.

2) During the course of the season, a season-long prediction contest shall be run by the League Director, who will also participate in the guise of League fan columnist Tori Montgomery. Correct predictions are worth one point apiece unless noted otherwise (typically in the post-season). The participant with the most correct predictions will be allowed to alter the divisions as he or she so chooses for the following season (if applicable)
a) Predictions from all participants (with the exception of the League Director—see below) may be changed up to the time at which the results are posted. Prediction standings shall use the last "official" predictions made by a player to determine points scored for the round.
b) NOTE: The Director will never simulate a week of the League prior to making prediction picks, as to do otherwise would ruin the spirit of the game. The Director will post his predictions on the forums prior to simulating the week's matches, so that his picks are rendered official and can not be changed later to prevent foul play.

3) This is meant as a fun diversion, and so insult wars, flaming, and other negative behaviors will not be tolerated. We are all mature here; there is no need for any sort of negative action to ruin the fun for everyone else. Talking a little smack is acceptable, as long as it doesn't get out of hand and doesn't become personal. After all, this is a wrestling-based game and talking smack has always been part of the business.

4) Handlers are expected to keep abreast of their current earnings and dictate where to distribute winnings/points at least once or twice a season. The more often you check, the more say you'll be able to have on your character's development, as even a few points difference in a stat could be a game-breaker. For that reason, it is highly suggested that all players at least keep tabs on their character's cash balances and plan to distribute points accordingly.

5) Handlers who have been inactive for an entire season will have their character(s) removed from active competition during the following post-season break. Any money that their characters may have acquired will be reduced by half as a further penalty in case they return to the game at a later date. Characters belonging to the League Director are exempt from this requirement, and other exemptions of this nature are solely at the discretion of management.

VII. BETWEEN SEASONS

1) Because little enjoyment can be had during downtime, the Director will attempt to expedite all between-season changes so that the following season of the league may begin in a prompt manner. The projected turnaround time for making post-season changes to abilities, popularity, and any other changes is two weeks, though this may be changed at the whim of the Director. When possible, the Director will attempt to work on some of the off-season changes during the season itself, in order to expedite the process.

2) END OF THE SEASON AWARDS: At the end of the playoffs, various awards will be handed out by the Director. These include:
a) Playoff Wrestler Award: Everyone who made the playoffs will receive $50 to allocate or save as they see fit.
b) Divisional Champions Award: Should the number of participants allow a multi-divisional system, the division champions will earn an additional $50 on top of the "Playoff Wrestler" bonus to allocate or save as they deem fit.
c) Entertainer of the Season Award: The wrestler with the highest average match rating will earn a $50 bonus to allocate or save as they see fit. If more than one wrestler ties for this award, then each shall receive the full bonus.
d) Upset of the Season: This award will be given to the wrestler who starts the match with a lower amount of popularity (and thus energy) than his opponent, and still manages to pull out the win. The greatest difference in popularity at the time of the match will be the main decider of this award; tiebreakers will include match rating, length of match, and offensive rating. The winner of this award will receive $100 to allocate or save as they deem fit.
e) Match of the Season: A match must first qualify as Match of the Night to be eligible for this award. The director will examine all of the yearly MotN winners and choose one to be the Match of the Season. All participants in that match will receive a bonus of $200 to save or allocate as they deem fit.
f) Notes on prize amounts: These may increase in later seasons to better reflect the rising costs of stat increases.

3) After each season, all participants will receive a sum of ten (10) attribute points to add into their statistics. Handlers may assign these points for free, in any areas of their choosing, with only one restriction: a handler may not put more than five (5) points into any one stat in this manner each post-season. These free points expire at the end of the "preseason," specifically at time of deadline for week one training. Characters created after season one to not get retroactive free points, as the influx of money they receive at time of creation makes up for this.

4) All wrestlers making the playoffs will receive a minimum of one (1) point to be added to their Wrestling Spirit statistic. The further into the playoffs one goes, the more Spirit points they shall receive. The League champion shall always receive ten (10) Spirit points, and the runner-up shall always receive eight (8). The remainder will be determined by format of the tournament, number of entrants, and round in which elimination occurred. This information will be provided at the end of the postseason, and said points will be added during the off-season. Because of the importance of the Wrestling Spirit stat (which is used to aid a wrestler's chances of kicking out of a pin or not succumbing to a submission hold), this is the only way this stat can be improved. In the event of a smaller field of players, these totals may be altered as appropriate to fit the current scenario.

5) When there are more people willing to be in the League than can be reasonably accommodated to stay true to the planned turnaround time, a "replacement" system shall be instituted, in which the wrestlers with the worst records will "sit out" the following season to undergo further training to be ready to return the following season. An equal number of replacements will be brought in from the list of reserves. Should the League ever reach this point, the Director will create the necessary rules to handle this situation.

VIII. PUBLIC DISCLOSURE

1) Popularity levels of a character in all regions of the game world will be considered public information, and posted in the match line-up for that specific week and locale. The Director may provide all of this information as a spreadsheet for public viewing, if enough people ask.

2) Also considered public information is a character's win-loss record, typical finishing maneuvers, average match rating, and any League accolades won during his or her career in the League. If possible, the Director will create the necessary pages to convey this information.

3) A character's statistics that define how he/she is in the ring are not considered public records and so will not be openly displayed.
a) Those interested in having the data to run matches similar to the League on their personal computers for fun should contact the League Director privately. Please note that "exhibition" matches, which all League matches are considered in-game, cannot be run on the demo version of Wrestling Spirit II.
b) The current plan is for each handler to have a separate web page which details current information on stats, funds available, etc. Communication on how to improve the character via stat distribution should be handled via the GDS forums' PM feature.

4) All questions should be directed to the League Director, who will answer them as best as he can. This is best done via private message or via AIM.


Still awake after all of that? Good, the application is to follow.

[ShadowedFlames]

As promised, here's the sample application. As a filled out version will likely exceed the character limit for a PM on the GDS forums, please post your applications in this thread. If there are any questions, either post it in the thread or shoot me a PM and I'll see what I can do to help.

***THE GDS WRESTLING SPIRIT II LEAGUE APPLICATION***

Character Name:
Short Name:
Gender:
Birth Month:
Birth Year:

Bio: (Note: make this as long as you'd like; I'll trim it some to fit a WS2 bio but keep the original mainly untouched for thread usage)


Size: (pick one)
Very Small (Divas)
Small (Rey Mysterio)
Lightweight (Jeff Hardy)
Middleweight (John Cena/CM Punk)
Heavyweight (Triple H)
Large Heavyweight (Batista/Bubba Ray Dudley)
Super Heavyweight (Mark Henry)
Giant (The Big Show/Great Khali)


Wrestler Style: Normal, Brawler, MMA Crossover, Strong Style, Technician, Cruiserweight, Super Junior, Spot Monkey, Psychopath, Entertainer, Lucha Libre (pick one)

Bias: Face/Heel

Nationality: American, Canadian, Mexican, Japanese, English, European, Australian, Other (pick one)

Based in: US, Canada, Japan, Mexico, UK, Europe (pick one)

Language Skills: (None, Basic, Passing, or Fluent in the following)
English:
Spanish:
French:
Japanese:
German:
Italian:

Personality: Very Nice, Driven, Joker, Jackass, Manipulative, Bitter, Normal, Free Spirit (pick one)
Attitude: Politician, Master Politician, Egomaniac, Selfish, Normal, Professional (pick one)

Employment: Normal/Freelance (pick one)

Traits (yes/no)
Highly Religious Person:
Is Known to Use Steroids:
Has Problems With the Law:
Alcoholic:
Drug User (regular user of the "harder" drugs):

Special Traits (Yes/No)
Becomes a Raging Bull when Bleeding:
Adrenaline Rush ("He's Hulking up!"):
Bleeds a Lot (Ric Flair):
Samoan Skull (Headshrinkers, Umaga, etc.):
Undead Selling (Undertaker):
Expert at Dirty Tactics (Ric Flair, Roddy Piper):
2 x 4 Factor (can put on a good match against a plank of wood):
Skins the Cat during matches (Shawn Michaels, pre-back injury):
Cannot climb to the top rope (Yokozuna):
Gets to the top rope in one leap (RVD):

POPULARITY

Everyone will start with 15% worldwide popularity.
Pick three areas of the world from the list below. One of those areas (your pick) becomes 24%, another becomes 21%, and the third becomes 18%.
Now, pick three other areas. One of those areas becomes 6%, another becomes 9%, and the last becomes 12%.
Your popularity determines your initial energy level, so those who are more popular in an area are more likely to win, etc.
In any event, here are the different areas in the game. Please indicate to which areas you wish to apply the modifiers listed above.

UNITED STATES
New England
Tri-State
Mid-Atlantic
South East
Mid-South
Great Lakes
Midwest
South West
North West
Puerto Rico

CANADA
British Columbia
The Maritimes
Ontario
Quebec
The Prairies

MEXICO
North
West Central
Southeast

JAPAN
Chubu
Chugoku
Hokkaido
Kanto
Kinki
Kyushu
Shikoku
Tohoku

UNITED KINGDOM
Midlands
North
Scotland
South

EUROPE
Western
Central
Eastern

Moves: Based on the style of wrestler chosen and the size of the wrestler, a default set of moves will be made by the CPU.

For signature and finishing moves, create a name for the move and describe it. If the move is based off a wrestling move, then that description alone will suffice.

Signature Move:
Finisher:

[ShadowedFlames]

SIGN-UPS FOR SEASON TWO END AT 8:00 PM EDT ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1. THREE SPOTS REMAIN!

Congratulations to the season one champion, BREAKER (Zeel1).

Reserved for current League Entrants
(Links to apps will be posted here as I edit them in.)

[ShadowedFlames]

To be fair with anyone wanting to join up, I'll post a finished app for my character here.

***THE GDS WRESTLING SPIRIT II LEAGUE APPLICATION***

Character Name: The Phoenix
Short Name: The Phoenix
Gender: Male
Birth Month: January
Birth Year: 1981

Bio: A true anomaly in the wrestling world, Will "The Phoenix" Prydor bucks the wrestling stereotype by being a technical wrestler despite his 368-pound frame. While never a main event-caliber wrestler, he has held midcard titles during his 11-year wrestling career, and now looks to the opening of The League to further solidify his legacy.


Size: Large Heavyweight
Wrestler Style: Technician
Bias: Face

Nationality: American
Based in: US

Language Skills:
English: Fluent
Spanish: None
French: None
Japanese: Basic
German: Basic
Italian: None

Personality: Professional
Attitude: Normal

Employment: Normal

Traits (yes/no)
Highly Religious Person: No
Is Known to Use Steroids: No
Has Problems With the Law: No
Alcoholic: No
Drug User (regular user of the "harder" drugs): No

Special Traits (Yes/No)
Becomes a Raging Bull when Bleeding: No
Adrenaline Rush ("He's Hulking up!"): No
Bleeds a Lot (Ric Flair): No
Samoan Skull (Headshrinkers, Umaga, etc.): No
Undead Selling (Undertaker): No
Expert at Dirty Tactics (Ric Flair, Roddy Piper): No
2 x 4 Factor (can put on a good match against a plank of wood): No
Skins the Cat during matches (Shawn Michaels, pre-back injury): No
Cannot climb to the top rope (Yokozuna): No
Gets to the top rope in one leap (RVD): No

POPULARITY

UNITED STATES
New England
Tri-State: 12% (Steeler Nation hates Ravens fans….)
Mid-Atlantic: 24% (Home region)
South East:
Mid-South
Great Lakes: 21% (Former fed's base of operations)
Midwest
South West
North West
Puerto Rico

CANADA
British Columbia
The Maritimes
Ontario: 18% (first significant title win here)
Quebec
The Prairies

MEXICO
North
West Central
Southeast

JAPAN
Chubu
Chugoku
Hokkaido
Kanto
Kinki
Kyushu
Shikoku
Tohoku

UNITED KINGDOM
Midlands
North
Scotland
South: 9% (Not very popular in London...)

EUROPE
Western
Central
Eastern: 6% (Really, there's no rationale behind this...)

Moves: Based on the style of wrestler chosen and the size of the wrestler, a default set of moves will be made by the CPU.

For signature and finishing moves, create a name for the move and describe it. If the move is based off a wrestling move, then that description alone will suffice.

Signature Move: Immolation (Death Valley Driver)
Finisher: Eternal Requiem (Stretch Muffler/"Brock Lock")

[Mr.Wonderful]

Character Name: The British Warrior
Short Name: Warrior
Gender: Male
Birth Month: May
Birth Year: 1984

Bio: Often dubed The Ultimate Warrior with triple the talent, "The British Warrior" Joe Hall started out on the UK indy scene wrestling under his own name. He made his name in Canada where he debuted his current gimmick winning numerous titles before moving on to America where he became popular in the Mid-Atlantic and Tri-State Areas.


Size: Middleweight

Wrestler Style: Technician

Bias: Face

Nationality:English

Based in: US

Language Skills: (None, Basic, Passing, or Fluent in the following)
English: Fluent
Spanish: None
French: Basic
Japanese: None
German: Passing
Italian: None

Personality: Very Nice
Attitude: Normal

Employment: Normal

Traits (yes/no)
Highly Religious Person: No
Is Known to Use Steroids: No
Has Problems With the Law:
Alcoholic: No
Drug User (regular user of the "harder" drugs): No

Special Traits (Yes/No)
Becomes a Raging Bull when Bleeding:No
Adrenaline Rush ("He's Hulking up!"): Yes
Bleeds a Lot (Ric Flair): No
Samoan Skull (Headshrinkers, Umaga, etc.): No
Undead Selling (Undertaker): No
Expert at Dirty Tactics (Ric Flair, Roddy Piper): No
2 x 4 Factor (can put on a good match against a plank of wood): Yes
Skins the Cat during matches (Shawn Michaels, pre-back injury): No
Cannot climb to the top rope (Yokozuna): No
Gets to the top rope in one leap (RVD): No

POPULARITY

UNITED STATES
New England
Tri-State 21%
Mid-Atlantic 24%(Home Region)
South East
Mid-South
Great Lakes
Midwest
South West
North West
Puerto Rico

CANADA
British Columbia 18%(First Made His Name Here)
The Maritimes
Ontario
Quebec
The Prairies

MEXICO
North 9%(Jobbed 5 matches in the area)
West Central
Southeast

JAPAN
Chubu
Chugoku
Hokkaido
Kanto
Kinki
Kyushu
Shikoku
Tohoku

UNITED KINGDOM
Midlands
North
Scotland 12%
South

EUROPE
Western
Central 6%
Eastern

Moves: Based on the style of wrestler chosen and the size of the wrestler, a default set of moves will be made by the CPU.

For signature and finishing moves, create a name for the move and describe it. If the move is based off a wrestling move, then that description alone will suffice.

Signature Move: The Warrior Slam(Running Side Slam)
Finisher: Figure-Four Leg Lock

[Arrows]

Yea, the bios ****e. Taking everything you know about the character away and then trying to describe it proved rather difficult. Image is Walter van Cleer(I think that's the name), in the CVerse. Was the Arrows image made for the GDSVerse.

Character Name: Shawn Arrows
Short Name: Arrows
Gender: Male
Birth Month: June
Birth Year: 1977

Bio: Despite seeming like the typical independant spot monkey, people don't tend to see Arrows in the same light. Most likely because he's been using the style for fifteen years. With age finally starting to catch up to him, it's only a matter of time now until he'll either have to show his actual wrestling ability or step out of the ring.



Size: (pick one)
Lightweight (Jeff Hardy)

Wrestler Style: Spot Monkey

Bias: Heel

Nationality: American

Based in: US

Language Skills: (None, Basic, Passing, or Fluent in the following)
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French:
Japanese: Basic
German:
Italian:

Personality: Professional
Attitude: Master Politician

Employment: Normal

Traits (yes/no)
Highly Religious Person: No
Is Known to Use Steroids: No
Has Problems With the Law: No
Alcoholic: No
Drug User (regular user of the "harder" drugs): No

Special Traits (Yes/No)
Becomes a Raging Bull when Bleeding: No
Adrenaline Rush ("He's Hulking up!"): No
Bleeds a Lot (Ric Flair): Yes
Samoan Skull (Headshrinkers, Umaga, etc.): No
Undead Selling (Undertaker): No
Expert at Dirty Tactics (Ric Flair, Roddy Piper): Yes
2 x 4 Factor (can put on a good match against a plank of wood): No
Skins the Cat during matches (Shawn Michaels, pre-back injury): Yes
Cannot climb to the top rope (Yokozuna): No
Gets to the top rope in one leap (RVD): Yes

POPULARITY

Everyone will start with 15% worldwide popularity.
Pick three areas of the world from the list below. One of those areas (your pick) becomes 24%, another becomes 21%, and the third becomes 18%.
Now, pick three other areas. One of those areas becomes 6%, another becomes 9%, and the last becomes 12%.
Your popularity determines your initial energy level, so those who are more popular in an area are more likely to win, etc.
In any event, here are the different areas in the game. Please indicate to which areas you wish to apply the modifiers listed above.

UNITED STATES
New England 18
Tri-State
Mid-Atlantic 24
South East 21
Mid-South
Great Lakes
Midwest
South West
North West
Puerto Rico

CANADA
British Columbia
The Maritimes
Ontario
Quebec
The Prairies

MEXICO
North
West Central
Southeast

JAPAN
Chubu 6
Chugoku
Hokkaido 9
Kanto 12
Kinki
Kyushu
Shikoku
Tohoku

UNITED KINGDOM
Midlands
North
Scotland
South

EUROPE
Western
Central
Eastern

Moves: Generally works the head/DDTs

For signature and finishing moves, create a name for the move and describe it. If the move is based off a wrestling move, then that description alone will suffice.

Signature Move: Super Shot DDT (Springboard w/ 180 twist DDT)--Not a finisher, amusingly enough
Finisher: Arrow-Shot DDT (Flapjack into DDT)

[i effin rule]

***THE GDS WRESTLING SPIRIT II LEAGUE APPLICATION***

Avatar picture: http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m88/nlw2006/Renders/06.png
Character Name: Tarik Nolan
Short Name: Nolan
Gender: Male
Birth Month: July
Birth Year: 1980

Bio: Tarik Nolan is a beast of a man standing 6'5 and roughly 290 lbs. Nolan was always an elite athlete growing up in Louisiana but could never stay out of trouble long enough to do anything with his abilities. In and out of jail his entire life, Nolan found it difficult to find employment due to his criminal record. Deciding to concentrate on the two things he was good at, fighting and being an athlete, Nolan began wrestling in the south. A few years later he is now considered a potential prospect throughout the states.

Size: Large Heavyweight


Wrestler Style: Brawler

Bias: Heel

Nationality: American

Based in: US

Language Skills:
English: Fluent
Spanish: none
French: none
Japanese: none
German: none
Italian: none

Personality: Normal
Attitude: Driven

Employment: Normal

Traits (yes/no)
Highly Religious Person: no
Is Known to Use Steroids: Yes
Has Problems With the Law: Yes
Alcoholic: no
Drug User (regular user of the "harder" drugs): no

Special Traits (Yes/No)
Becomes a Raging Bull when Bleeding: No
Adrenaline Rush ("He's Hulking up!"): No
Bleeds a Lot (Ric Flair): No
Samoan Skull (Headshrinkers, Umaga, etc.): No
Undead Selling (Undertaker): No
Expert at Dirty Tactics (Ric Flair, Roddy Piper): No
2 x 4 Factor (can put on a good match against a plank of wood): No
Skins the Cat during matches (Shawn Michaels, pre-back injury): No
Cannot climb to the top rope (Yokozuna): No
Gets to the top rope in one leap (RVD): No

POPULARITY

Everyone will start with 15% worldwide popularity.
Pick three areas of the world from the list below. One of those areas (your pick) becomes 24%, another becomes 21%, and the third becomes 18%.
Now, pick three other areas. One of those areas becomes 6%, another becomes 9%, and the last becomes 12%.
Your popularity determines your initial energy level, so those who are more popular in an area are more likely to win, etc.
In any event, here are the different areas in the game. Please indicate to which areas you wish to apply the modifiers listed above.

UNITED STATES
New England - 6
Tri-State - 12
Mid-Atlantic - 18
South East - 24
Mid-South - 21
Great Lakes
Midwest - 9
South West
North West
Puerto Rico

CANADA
British Columbia
The Maritimes
Ontario
Quebec
The Prairies

MEXICO
North
West Central
Southeast

JAPAN
Chubu
Chugoku
Hokkaido
Kanto
Kinki
Kyushu
Shikoku
Tohoku

UNITED KINGDOM
Midlands
North
Scotland
South

EUROPE
Western
Central
Eastern

Moves: Based on the style of wrestler chosen and the size of the wrestler, a default set of moves will be made by the CPU.

For signature and finishing moves, create a name for the move and describe it. If the move is based off a wrestling move, then that description alone will suffice.

Signature Move: Pain Train (opponent in corner, Nolan hits a running shoulder block)
Finisher: Regulator (Regal-plex without bridge pin)

[Jaded]

Can I grab a spot? Will fill in my app after work today.

[Prophet]

Modified my set up move (which was a spear variable) as to not detract from Db's set up move. Probably just me, but I feel like (for example) Batista using the spear detracts from Edge's spear, since it leads to different outcomes. So, without further ado, I present ...

***THE GDS WRESTLING SPIRIT II LEAGUE APPLICATION***

Character Name: Maxx Skabb
Short Name: Skabb
Gender: Male
Birth Month: February
Birth Year: 1982

Bio: Maxwell Sabers is an intimidating force, standing just over 6'8" and weighing close to 300 lbs. of scarred and tattooed flesh, the man takes psychotic to a whole new level. Fairly unrefined in the artistic assets of wrestling, Maxx goes to the ring to do what he does best, punish people with brute strength and brawling techniques. He plays up the convicted felon angle quite well, as he has in his life been a convicted felon, spending 4 years in Orange County Correctional Facility in upstate New York on bogus manslaughter charges.

It was here that his childhood love of wrestling was sparked, as he spent a great deal of time with infamous local wrestler Jason "Violent Tendencies" Osbourne, who was sent to prison on assault and battery charges, when he hit a fan with a chair. The two bonded quickly, and upon the reversal of his sentencing, Max decided to try to rebuild his life by becoming a wrestler. He now spends most of his time travelling up and down the eastern seaboard, wrestling in local promotions to hone his craft, while scaring fans with his lunatic in an orange jumpsuit routine.


Size: Large Heavyweight

Wrestler Style: Psychopath

Bias: Heel

Nationality: American

Based in: US

Language Skills: (None, Basic, Passing, or Fluent in the following)
English: Fluent
Spanish: None
French: None
Japanese: None
German: None
Italian: None

Personality: Joker (I was gonna go for more an Undertaker feel, being professional and all, but something about a former felon being a goof ball in the locker room amuses me. lol)
Attitude: Normal

Employment: Normal

Traits (yes/no)
Highly Religious Person: No
Is Known to Use Steroids: No
Has Problems With the Law: Yes
Alcoholic: No
Drug User (regular user of the "harder" drugs): No

Special Traits (Yes/No)
Becomes a Raging Bull when Bleeding: No
Adrenaline Rush ("He's Hulking up!"): No
Bleeds a Lot (Ric Flair): Yes
Samoan Skull (Headshrinkers, Umaga, etc.): No
Undead Selling (Undertaker): No
Expert at Dirty Tactics (Ric Flair, Roddy Piper): Yes
2 x 4 Factor (can put on a good match against a plank of wood): No
Skins the Cat during matches (Shawn Michaels, pre-back injury): No
Cannot climb to the top rope (Yokozuna): No
Gets to the top rope in one leap (RVD): No

POPULARITY

Everyone will start with 15% worldwide popularity.
Pick three areas of the world from the list below. One of those areas (your pick) becomes 24%, another becomes 21%, and the third becomes 18%.
Now, pick three other areas. One of those areas becomes 6%, another becomes 9%, and the last becomes 12%.
Your popularity determines your initial energy level, so those who are more popular in an area are more likely to win, etc.
In any event, here are the different areas in the game. Please indicate to which areas you wish to apply the modifiers listed above.

UNITED STATES
New England 21%
Tri-State 24% (Home region)
Mid-Atlantic 18%
South East
Mid-South
Great Lakes
Midwest
South West
North West
Puerto Rico

CANADA
British Columbia
The Maritimes
Ontario
Quebec
The Prairies

MEXICO
North
West Central
Southeast

JAPAN
Chubu
Chugoku
Hokkaido
Kanto
Kinki
Kyushu
Shikoku
Tohoku

UNITED KINGDOM
Midlands
North
Scotland
South

EUROPE
Western 12%
Central 9%
Eastern 6% (Never travelled to Europe, or anywhere for that matter, outside the East coast of the US. lol)

Moves: Based on the style of wrestler chosen and the size of the wrestler, a default set of moves will be made by the CPU.

For signature and finishing moves, create a name for the move and describe it. If the move is based off a wrestling move, then that description alone will suffice.

Signature Move: Jailbreak (Basement dropkick to opponent hung in the tree of woe)
Finisher: Lethal Injection (Vertical Hanging Brainbuster Suplex)

[Greg McNeish]

Well, since it seems to be the thing to do, I'll reserve this spot here. Still working out the finer details of what I'm going to do, but I'm definitely leaning towards being the cheatingest heel in all the world.

[ShadowedFlames]

All the above reserved spots have been added to the list. Plenty of spots still open--the cutoff is 16 at the moment, which I feel is a good upper limit for a season. >NOTE TO IER: if you want to bring in some avatars, be my guest. (That reminds me that I really need to get back to the Effverse work, too...)

[i effin rule]

All the above reserved spots have been added to the list. Plenty of spots still open--the cutoff is 16 at the moment, which I feel is a good upper limit for a season. >NOTE TO IER: if you want to bring in some avatars, be my guest. (That reminds me that I really need to get back to the Effverse work, too...)

Me too. The last part of this semester was insane for me. That and rewriting bios and adjusting stats is super boring lol.

[Derek B]

I was just thinking that there should probably be a limit on the number of special traits we should be allowed. I've got 2 but already I feel like I'm overpowering my dude. :)

Also, I probably missed it but do we get a finisher and signature move to start with? Or do we need to buy them? IF we need to buy them then obviously ignore my selections below, otherwise I've got one of each listed.

This should be fun. :D

***THE GDS WRESTLING SPIRIT II LEAGUE APPLICATION***

Avatar picture: Robert Darrell of WMMA fame (I don't have the game to hand since I had to reformat my comp, I think that's his name)

Character Name: Nuclear Templeton
Short Name: Nuclear
Gender: Male
Birth Month: June
Birth Year: 1983

Bio: Phil "Nuclear" Templeton is a tough brawler known for being able to take a lot of punishment but also for not being particularly refined. His Nuclear moniker stems from his explosive temper, which is both his key offensive weapon and biggest personality flaw. Once his temper goes he is almost uncontrollable, which leaves him open to easy exploitation both in and out of the ring.

Size: Heavyweight


Wrestler Style: Brawler

Bias: Face

Nationality: American

Based in: US

Language Skills:
English: Fluent
Spanish: none
French: none
Japanese: none
German: none
Italian: none

Personality: Normal
Attitude: Normal

Employment: Normal

Traits (yes/no)
Highly Religious Person: no
Is Known to Use Steroids: no
Has Problems With the Law: no
Alcoholic: no
Drug User (regular user of the "harder" drugs): no

Special Traits (Yes/No)
Becomes a Raging Bull when Bleeding: Yes
Adrenaline Rush ("He's Hulking up!"): Yes
Bleeds a Lot (Ric Flair): No
Samoan Skull (Headshrinkers, Umaga, etc.): No
Undead Selling (Undertaker): No
Expert at Dirty Tactics (Ric Flair, Roddy Piper): No
2 x 4 Factor (can put on a good match against a plank of wood): No
Skins the Cat during matches (Shawn Michaels, pre-back injury): No
Cannot climb to the top rope (Yokozuna): No
Gets to the top rope in one leap (RVD): No

POPULARITY

Everyone will start with 15% worldwide popularity.
Pick three areas of the world from the list below. One of those areas (your pick) becomes 24%, another becomes 21%, and the third becomes 18%.
Now, pick three other areas. One of those areas becomes 6%, another becomes 9%, and the last becomes 12%.
Your popularity determines your initial energy level, so those who are more popular in an area are more likely to win, etc.
In any event, here are the different areas in the game. Please indicate to which areas you wish to apply the modifiers listed above.

UNITED STATES
New England - 21
Tri-State - 24
Mid-Atlantic -18
South East
Mid-South
Great Lakes
Midwest
South West
North West
Puerto Rico

CANADA
British Columbia
The Maritimes
Ontario
Quebec
The Prairies

MEXICO
North
West Central
Southeast

JAPAN
Chubu
Chugoku
Hokkaido
Kanto
Kinki
Kyushu
Shikoku
Tohoku

UNITED KINGDOM
Midlands
North
Scotland
South

EUROPE
Western - 12
Central - 9
Eastern - 6

Moves: Based on the style of wrestler chosen and the size of the wrestler, a default set of moves will be made by the CPU.

For signature and finishing moves, create a name for the move and describe it. If the move is based off a wrestling move, then that description alone will suffice.

Signature Move: Power Surge (a big spear)
Finisher: Armageddon Lariat (it's a lariat)

[masterded]

***THE GDS WRESTLING SPIRIT II LEAGUE APPLICATION***

Character Name: Johnny Triumph
Short Name: Triumph
Gender: Male
Birth Month: July
Birth Year: 1984

Bio: Johnny Triumph (or Mr. Triumph as he likes to be called) is a young technician from the Midwest known for his bad attitude in and outside the ring. Mr. Triumph believes himself to be the best looking man alive, never turning down a chance to show his abs. His attitude problems have lead a popular opinions that he is a locker room cancer and that he focuses too much on his look and not enough on his wrestling.

Size: Middleweight

Wrestler Style: Technician

Bias: Heel

Nationality: American

Based in: US

Language Skills:
English: Fluent
Spanish: Passing
French: None
Japanese: None
German: None
Italian: None

Personality: Jackass
Attitude: Egomaniac

Employment: Normal

Traits (yes/no)
Highly Religious Person: No
Is Known to Use Steroids: Yes
Has Problems With the Law: No
Alcoholic: No
Drug User (regular user of the "harder" drugs): No

Special Traits (Yes/No)
Becomes a Raging Bull when Bleeding: No
Adrenaline Rush ("He's Hulking up!"): No
Bleeds a Lot (Ric Flair): No
Samoan Skull (Headshrinkers, Umaga, etc.): No
Undead Selling (Undertaker): No
Expert at Dirty Tactics (Ric Flair, Roddy Piper): Yes
2 x 4 Factor (can put on a good match against a plank of wood): No
Skins the Cat during matches (Shawn Michaels, pre-back injury): No
Cannot climb to the top rope (Yokozuna): No
Gets to the top rope in one leap (RVD):No

POPULARITY

Everyone will start with 15% worldwide popularity.
Pick three areas of the world from the list below. One of those areas (your pick) becomes 24%, another becomes 21%, and the third becomes 18%.
Now, pick three other areas. One of those areas becomes 6%, another becomes 9%, and the last becomes 12%.
Your popularity determines your initial energy level, so those who are more popular in an area are more likely to win, etc.
In any event, here are the different areas in the game. Please indicate to which areas you wish to apply the modifiers listed above.

UNITED STATES
New England
Tri-State 18%
Mid-Atlantic 21%
South East
Mid-South
Great Lakes 9%
Midwest 24% (Home Region)
South West
North West
Puerto Rico

CANADA
British Columbia
The Maritimes
Ontario
Quebec
The Prairies

MEXICO
North 12%
West Central 6%
Southeast

JAPAN
Chubu
Chugoku
Hokkaido
Kanto
Kinki
Kyushu
Shikoku
Tohoku

UNITED KINGDOM
Midlands
North
Scotland
South

EUROPE
Western
Central
Eastern

Moves: Based on the style of wrestler chosen and the size of the wrestler, a default set of moves will be made by the CPU.

Signature Move: Triumphant-Plex (a straight jacket german suplex)
Finisher: The Horns of Victory (Dragon Clutch)

[moon_lit_tears]

10) *tentatively held until confirmation comes in*

I suppose if no one objects I've been talked into it. :D

[Prophet]

Ooh, I need to come up with an avatar. *Scampers off to research*

Also hoping my desire to be different doesn't mean I'm arrested 3 days into the game. lol

[ShadowedFlames]

Ooh, I need to come up with an avatar. *Scampers off to research*

Also hoping my desire to be different doesn't mean I'm arrested 3 days into the game. lol

Well, it won't during this set-up; when it's all said and done and I consider an actual solo-player Rookie to Legend career, well...no promises then. :cool:

[Prophet]

Well, it won't during this set-up; when it's all said and done and I consider an actual solo-player Rookie to Legend career, well...no promises then. :cool:

In a solo game, he should go to jail at least once, since he does have a bit of a temper. :p

I was initially gonna do a blue blood character, all puffy and pontificating, but again, desire to be the odd one out as a psychopath tipped me away from it. You need bonus characters, though, and I can help you fill out the list. lol

And I'm glad I'm the first heel, so Derek can call me scummy. :p

Hey IER, you have a render of a bad-assy scruffy looking cat with a scar on his face, around the eye region? I have other options that could work, but that's sort of how I envisioned Maxx, and if you have something similar to that, it'd rock.

[i effin rule]

In a solo game, he should go to jail at least once, since he does have a bit of a temper. :p

I was initially gonna do a blue blood character, all puffy and pontificating, but again, desire to be the odd one out as a psychopath tipped me away from it. You need bonus characters, though, and I can help you fill out the list. lol

And I'm glad I'm the first heel, so Derek can call me scummy. :p

Hey IER, you have a render of a bad-assy scruffy looking cat with a scar on his face, around the eye region? I have other options that could work, but that's sort of how I envisioned Maxx, and if you have something similar to that, it'd rock.

Either of these work?


http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m88/nlw2006/Renders/Bear.png

or

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m88/nlw2006/Renders/02.png

[Derek B]

In a solo game, he should go to jail at least once, since he does have a bit of a temper. :p

I was initially gonna do a blue blood character, all puffy and pontificating, but again, desire to be the odd one out as a psychopath tipped me away from it. You need bonus characters, though, and I can help you fill out the list. lol

And I'm glad I'm the first heel, so Derek can call me scummy. :p

Hey IER, you have a render of a bad-assy scruffy looking cat with a scar on his face, around the eye region? I have other options that could work, but that's sort of how I envisioned Maxx, and if you have something similar to that, it'd rock.

Your scum! :p

Interesting to see so many people working on the east coast of the US while also shunning Europe. Should make for an interesting dynamic and really up the intensity of matches based in the area. I'm gonna call it now though... Nuclear Templeton will be the King of the East Coast, ain't a chance in heck anyone is gonna be taking him down. :p

[ShadowedFlames]

Your scum! :p

Interesting to see so many people working on the east coast of the US while also shunning Europe. Should make for an interesting dynamic and really up the intensity of matches based in the area. I'm gonna call it now though... Nuclear Templeton will be the King of the East Coast, ain't a chance in heck anyone is gonna be taking him down. :p

I haven't made a schedule yet, because I'm still waiting for folks with reserved spots to get their characters posted, plus the possibility of additional entries. But if we get a week on the East Coast, it could be very interesting....

What I will do, however, is this.

DEADLINE FOR CHARACTER ENTRY WILL BE MAY 31, 2010.

I'm looking to get the first week of the League set up and ready to post by June 4, and go from there. That gives you about three weeks to finish your characters (for those of you who are reserved at the moment). Any characters not finished in this thread by then will not be eligible to enter the League for season one.

[Prophet]

Either of these work?

2nd one fits pretty well, yea. Thank you. :D

Your scum! :p

Lies! Just because I went to prison, scare children, and make it my goal to harm the ones people cheer for ... oh wait ... drat, I am! lol

Interesting to see so many people working on the east coast of the US while also shunning Europe. Should make for an interesting dynamic and really up the intensity of matches based in the area. I'm gonna call it now though... Nuclear Templeton will be the King of the East Coast, ain't a chance in heck anyone is gonna be taking him down. :p

And now Maxx has to shank ya. :p

Seriously, though, I was intrigued by that as well. Not so much the centralizing around the eastern seaboard, but moreso the fact that Europe suffered for it. Seemed slightly odd that the majority of us went that way.

[i effin rule]

Edited my original post with details.

[Prophet]

Think Maxx just found a tag team partner. :cool:

[SGRaaize]

I save my spot
Will give the application soon

[SGRaaize]

Character Name: SGRaaize
Short Name: SGR
Gender: Male
Birth Month: February
Birth Year: 1990

Bio: A Portuguese who decides to join the Wrestling Community, his gimmick is of one who loves Portugal and hates America with passion, mocking it as hard as he can

Size: Middleweight

Wrestler Style: Technician

Bias: Heel

Nationality: European

Based in: Europe

Language Skills: (None, Basic, Passing, or Fluent in the following)
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Passable
Japanese: None
German: Basic
Italian: Passable

Personality: Very Nice
Attitude: Driven

Employment: Normal

Traits (yes/no)
Highly Religious Person: No
Is Known to Use Steroids: No
Has Problems With the Law: No
Alcoholic: No
Drug User (regular user of the "harder" drugs): No

Special Traits (Yes/No)
Becomes a Raging Bull when Bleeding: Yes
Adrenaline Rush ("He's Hulking up!")
Bleeds a Lot (Ric Flair): Yes
Samoan Skull (Headshrinkers, Umaga, etc.): No
Undead Selling (Undertaker): No
Expert at Dirty Tactics (Ric Flair, Roddy Piper): No
2 x 4 Factor (can put on a good match against a plank of wood): Yes
Skins the Cat during matches (Shawn Michaels, pre-back injury): No
Cannot climb to the top rope (Yokozuna): No
Gets to the top rope in one leap (RVD): No

POPULARITY

Everyone will start with 15% worldwide popularity.
Pick three areas of the world from the list below. One of those areas (your pick) becomes 24%, another becomes 21%, and the third becomes 18%.
Now, pick three other areas. One of those areas becomes 6%, another becomes 9%, and the last becomes 12%.
Your popularity determines your initial energy level, so those who are more popular in an area are more likely to win, etc.
In any event, here are the different areas in the game. Please indicate to which areas you wish to apply the modifiers listed above.

UNITED STATES
New England
Tri-State
Mid-Atlantic
South East
Mid-South
Great Lakes
Midwest
South West
North West
Puerto Rico

CANADA
British Columbia
The Maritimes
Ontario
Quebec
The Prairies

MEXICO
North 12
West Central 9
Southeast 6

JAPAN
Chubu
Chugoku
Hokkaido
Kanto
Kinki
Kyushu
Shikoku
Tohoku

UNITED KINGDOM
Midlands
North
Scotland
South

EUROPE
Western 24
Central 21
Eastern 18

Moves: Based on the style of wrestler chosen and the size of the wrestler, a default set of moves will be made by the CPU.

Signature Move: European Uppercut
Finisher: Portugal Lariat, Portugal Clutch (A Double Hooked Rolling FaceLock Clutch) and a Portugal Pain (Elevated Boston Crap with both knees on the opponent's head)


So, I'm pretty much a Portuguese-Driven Ric Flair

[masterded]

Just added my application to my old post.

IER think you have a renders that would work for him?

[i effin rule]

Just added my application to my old post.

IER think you have a renders that would work for him?

Have a look http://s102.photobucket.com/albums/m88/nlw2006/Renders/

[masterded]

Have a look http://s102.photobucket.com/albums/m88/nlw2006/Renders/

I think this one would work great. Thank you IER.

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m88/nlw2006/Renders/eisenmale.png

Thank you IER.

[ShadowedFlames]

SGR, you're only allowed one finisher to start. You'll have to pick one of the three to keep.

[i effin rule]

I think this one would work great. Thank you IER.


Thank you IER.

Want it sans suit or anything? I have it saved so I can probably make a few tweaks.

[masterded]

Want it sans suit or anything? I have it saved so I can probably make a few tweaks.

Suit is cool looks like something that someone like that would wear.

[SGRaaize]

SGR, you're only allowed one finisher to start. You'll have to pick one of the three to keep.

There's only one choice then...














PORTUGAL LARIATTTTTOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOO

[Prophet]

Have a look http://s102.photobucket.com/albums/m88/nlw2006/Renders/

Oh man, I totally forgot the skull mask wearing guy. Still my favorite render, although the cat with the towel around his neck is really cool too. This goes strong enough, I know where I'm going when Maxx retires. lol

[ShadowedFlames]

IER, I was asked by MLT to relay a request to use this render (http://s102.photobucket.com/albums/m88/nlw2006/Renders/?action=view&current=belle1.png). (Dunno why she didn't ask herself, I think she's playing at being shy :p ). That sound good?

[moon_lit_tears]

IER, I was asked by MLT to relay a request to use this render (http://s102.photobucket.com/albums/m88/nlw2006/Renders/?action=view&current=belle1.png). (Dunno why she didn't ask herself, I think she's playing at being shy :p ). That sound good?


Pffft.

I am shy. :p

Yeah can I use the chick?

I'de love one with red hair but, eh!

[Prophet]

Pffft.

I am shy. :p

Yeah can I use the chick?

I'de love one with red hair but, eh!

The one with red hair and clown make up doesn't work? `cause I'm pretty sure I used to date her. Crazy as all get out, but when she used to break out the seltzer bottle ... I've said too much. :p

[moon_lit_tears]

No, no clown mask. Makes it look to much like me. :p

[i effin rule]

Pffft.

I am shy. :p

Yeah can I use the chick?

I'de love one with red hair but, eh!

What did you have in mind?

I did one for Remi you could use

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m88/nlw2006/Remi/rem12.png

or you can flip through these http://s102.photobucket.com/albums/m88/nlw2006/Remi/


You are more than welcome to the one pointed out earlier as well.

[moon_lit_tears]

What did you have in mind?

I did one for Remi you could use

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m88/nlw2006/Remi/rem12.png

or you can flip through these http://s102.photobucket.com/albums/m88/nlw2006/Remi/


You are more than welcome to the one pointed out earlier as well.


Ohhh That is PERFECT! I love the makeup around the eyes too!!!!!

You are so totally awesome. :p

*ponders*Wonder why I was scared of him.

[i effin rule]

Ohhh That is PERFECT! I love the makeup around the eyes too!!!!!

You are so totally awesome. :p

*ponders*Wonder why I was scared of him.

Scared of me? Why on earth would anyone be scared of me?

[ShadowedFlames]

Scared of me? Why on earth would anyone be scared of me?

Because, good sir, you effin rule.

.....

...I'll just get my hat now.

[moon_lit_tears]

Scared of me? Why on earth would anyone be scared of me?

I'm intimidated by all the males on here. :p

I'm seriously pretty shy and quiet irl. So you guys scare me. :D



Character Name: Diamond
Short Name: Diamond
Gender: Female
Birth Month: December
Birth Year: 1984

Bio: No one knows what Diamond's real name is. The only information that anyone has gotten about her is that she was tapped to become the League's first female competitor after watching her take out a crowd of twenty men in one of England's rowdiest pubs on a "Bottomless Cup" night, when asking for a ride due to a flat tire.

It should be noted, though, that it wasn't because of brute strength--it was a cold, calculating plan to make everyone she faced become violently ill as they spun in circles, trying to catch the fleet-footed Diamond. That speed is what she hopes will propel her into the global spotlight.


Size: Lightweight

Wrestler Style: Cruiserweight

Bias: Heel

Nationality: UK

Based in: US

Language Skills: (None, Basic, Passing, or Fluent in the following)
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: None
Japanese: None
German: Basic
Italian: None

Personality: Manipulative
Attitude: Normal

Employment: Normal

Traits (yes/no)
Highly Religious Person: No
Is Known to Use Steroids: No
Has Problems With the Law: No
Alcoholic: No
Drug User (regular user of the "harder" drugs): No

Special Traits (Yes/No)
Becomes a Raging Bull when Bleeding:No
Adrenaline Rush ("He's Hulking up!"): No
Bleeds a Lot (Ric Flair): No
Samoan Skull (Headshrinkers, Umaga, etc.): No
Undead Selling (Undertaker): No
Expert at Dirty Tactics (Ric Flair, Roddy Piper): Yes
2 x 4 Factor (can put on a good match against a plank of wood): No
Skins the Cat during matches (Shawn Michaels, pre-back injury): Yes
Cannot climb to the top rope (Yokozuna): No
Gets to the top rope in one leap (RVD): Yes

POPULARITY

UNITED STATES
New England
Tri-State
Mid-Atlantic
South East
Mid-South
Great Lakes
Midwest
South West 21%
North West
Puerto Rico

CANADA
British Columbia
The Maritimes
Ontario
Quebec 12%
The Prairies

MEXICO
North
West Central
Southeast 24%

JAPAN
Chubu
Chugoku
Hokkaido
Kanto
Kinki
Kyushu
Shikoku 6%
Tohoku

UNITED KINGDOM
Midlands 18%
North
Scotland
South

EUROPE
Western
Central 9%
Eastern

Moves: Based on the style of wrestler chosen and the size of the wrestler, a default set of moves will be made by the CPU.

For signature and finishing moves, create a name for the move and describe it. If the move is based off a wrestling move, then that description alone will suffice.

Signature Move: The Jawjacker (Spinning back kick)
Finisher: Diamond in the Sky (Swanton bomb)

[Prophet]

Because, good sir, you effin rule.

.....

...I'll just get my hat now.

Sometimes it's the simplest answers that make the most sense.

And I lost my hat, what happened here?


I'm intimidated by all the males on here. :p

I'm seriously pretty shy and quiet irl. So you guys scare me. :D

Except me, right? Since I'm less an intimidating male presence and more ... real live muppet? :p

[moon_lit_tears]

Except me, right? Since I'm less an intimidating male presence and more ... real live muppet? :p

You are one of the ones that scare me the most, right up there with Derek.

[Prophet]

You are one of the ones that scare me the most, right up there with Derek.

Wow, really? Derek I can understand, `cause he's a big meanie poopie head, but me? I'm so sweet and adorable and innocent. :D (And no matter how much proof you find on these forums showing otherwise, I will maintain innocence! lol)

[moon_lit_tears]

Wow, really? Derek I can understand, `cause he's a big meanie poopie head, but me? I'm so sweet and adorable and innocent. :D (And no matter how much proof you find on these forums showing otherwise, I will maintain innocence! lol)

Well I don't know about adorable as you don't have pics posted in that one thread. :D so I can't say. :D

BUT you are nice, I think....:p

[Zeel1]

Character Name: Breaker
Short Name: Breaker
Gender: Male
Birth Month: August
Birth Year: 1986

Bio: (Note: I've had this bio for him since '07, and I wasn't quite as good or experianced a writer then as I am now. His story has stayed unchanged, though.)

This tough Alabamian was literally born on the streets. His mother was a homeless person, that whored herself out for any bit of a living. One day, during the whoring, the condom slipped off, and Breaker came to be. For the first 11 years of his life, he was being "Trained" by her to grow up to be a Male Whore. He fought her every step of the way, however, and ended up running away to keep himself from living her lifestyle. He ran for miles, and when he finally thought he was far enough, he starting dreaming. Dreaming of a large house, and a family. Dreamed of happiness, dreamed to be better then what his mother had become. These dreams where shattered over the next two years, as everyone he came across simply beat him. He did not wish to fight back, though. But one day, the now-13-year-old was pushed too far. Someone he thought he trusted blinded him with a Bright Glow-In-The-Dark Powder, and left him while he boarded a train to New York City, that they where supposed to both get on.

Eventually, his vision came back, which was a miracle in his own right, because his eyes where filled with it so much that it looked as if Bright Blue was his natural eye-color. He decided that would be the end of it. He ran towards the next person he could find, someone that beat him up before, grabbed up an Iron Pole, and bashed there head in. For the next two years, he would be on a mission to get justice from everyone that has wronged him. Everyone that hurt him was either injured...or killed. At the age of 15, he became the youngest person to somehow end up in a Backyard Promotion called "Horrorfest". It was a Shoot-Wrestling Promotion, so he was able to dish all the pain he wanted too. He did this for years, and this was the only way he made money for some time. Until he was 20, when the Promoter of WWX, World Wrestling Xistance came to a show. After his match, the Promoter was very impressed, and asked him if he wished to come to his promotion, which at the time, was Semi-National. This seemed like Breaker's big chance, so he agreed. However, after only a few promo vids that showed him doing Insane things, he had a falling out over the fact that he stiffed someone at a House Show.

While WWX was in the past, his name was out there in the Professional Wrestling World now..


Size: (pick one)
Middleweight


Wrestler Style: Psychopath

Bias: Face

Nationality: American

Based in: US

Language Skills: (None, Basic, Passing, or Fluent in the following)
English: Fluent
Spanish: Basic
French: None
Japanese: None
German: Fluent (Oddly enough..)
Italian: None

Personality: Driven

Attitude: Professional

Employment: Normal

Traits (yes/no)
Highly Religious Person: No
Is Known to Use Steroids: No
Has Problems With the Law: No
Alcoholic: No
Drug User (regular user of the "harder" drugs): No

Special Traits (Yes/No)
Becomes a Raging Bull when Bleeding: Yes
Adrenaline Rush ("He's Hulking up!"): Yes
Bleeds a Lot (Ric Flair): Yes
Samoan Skull (Headshrinkers, Umaga, etc.): No
Undead Selling (Undertaker): No
Expert at Dirty Tactics (Ric Flair, Roddy Piper): No
2 x 4 Factor (can put on a good match against a plank of wood): Yes
Skins the Cat during matches (Shawn Michaels, pre-back injury): No
Cannot climb to the top rope (Yokozuna): No
Gets to the top rope in one leap (RVD): No

POPULARITY

Everyone will start with 15% worldwide popularity.
Pick three areas of the world from the list below. One of those areas (your pick) becomes 24%, another becomes 21%, and the third becomes 18%.
Now, pick three other areas. One of those areas becomes 6%, another becomes 9%, and the last becomes 12%.
Your popularity determines your initial energy level, so those who are more popular in an area are more likely to win, etc.
In any event, here are the different areas in the game. Please indicate to which areas you wish to apply the modifiers listed above.

UNITED STATES
New England
Tri-State (24%)
Mid-Atlantic
South East
Mid-South (21%)
Great Lakes (12%)
Midwest
South West
North West
Puerto Rico

CANADA
British Columbia (18%)
The Maritimes
Ontario (9%)
Quebec
The Prairies

MEXICO
North
West Central
Southeast

JAPAN
Chubu
Chugoku
Hokkaido
Kanto
Kinki
Kyushu
Shikoku
Tohoku

UNITED KINGDOM
Midlands
North
Scotland (6%) (Word of mouth is badass nowadays..)
South

EUROPE
Western
Central
Eastern

Moves: Based on the style of wrestler chosen and the size of the wrestler, a default set of moves will be made by the CPU.

For signature and finishing moves, create a name for the move and describe it. If the move is based off a wrestling move, then that description alone will suffice.

Signature Move: 99 Crusher (A move named in the SVR games, this is basically a Fisherman's DDT, with a bit of a twisting delivery)
Finisher: Dream Breaker (Starts out as a Backbreaker with excessive force - causing the opponent to bend backwards, and transitions from there into a lightning quick Fallaway Slam)

[ShadowedFlames]

Will update sign-up thread later tonight (when a PC is available). Hoping to get most of the moves/movesets thrown in tonight, as well as webpages and such. If not tonight, then definitely over the weekend. Also as a reminder, I believe Jaded and Greg McNeish still need to finish applications. I have schedules made up for the current group of twelve, with schedules in reserve if we get more (I'm trying to be ready for everything). Right now, the season will last for 14 weeks, plus 2 "playoff" weeks regardless of entrants. That will put the championship match on or about September 17, if we start on June 4 as planned. If the majority of you want to start early, we can, but I'd still need those apps finished ASAP. Thoughts?

[Derek B]

Will update sign-up thread later tonight (when a PC is available). Hoping to get most of the moves/movesets thrown in tonight, as well as webpages and such. If not tonight, then definitely over the weekend. Also as a reminder, I believe Jaded and Greg McNeish still need to finish applications. I have schedules made up for the current group of twelve, with schedules in reserve if we get more (I'm trying to be ready for everything). Right now, the season will last for 14 weeks, plus 2 "playoff" weeks regardless of entrants. That will put the championship match on or about September 17, if we start on June 4 as planned. If the majority of you want to start early, we can, but I'd still need those apps finished ASAP. Thoughts?

Is there a limit on moves we can start off with? And I've noticed that people are taking different numbers of special traits too. Those can be pretty important given the way the league is set up, so there should probably be a limit on them so that people aren't tempted to just set them all to "yes". :)

[ShadowedFlames]

Is there a limit on moves we can start off with? And I've noticed that people are taking different numbers of special traits too. Those can be pretty important given the way the league is set up, so there should probably be a limit on them so that people aren't tempted to just set them all to "yes". :)

As I've been entering people into the d-base, I've been testing them against other entries for balance issues. If something came up in the early testing stages that would make the field unlevel, so to speak, I'd speak to the person in question and explain the situation. So far, I've yet to run into a problem. But yeah, anything that looks really odd I'll probably make certain isn't game breaking before we begin. :) As for moves, only one finisher level move is given per player, and that's the finisher given in the ap. everything else is auto-assigned by the CPU, and balanced by me to ensure that moves are available at all levels for everyone.

[Prophet]

Will update sign-up thread later tonight (when a PC is available). Hoping to get most of the moves/movesets thrown in tonight, as well as webpages and such. If not tonight, then definitely over the weekend. Also as a reminder, I believe Jaded and Greg McNeish still need to finish applications. I have schedules made up for the current group of twelve, with schedules in reserve if we get more (I'm trying to be ready for everything). Right now, the season will last for 14 weeks, plus 2 "playoff" weeks regardless of entrants. That will put the championship match on or about September 17, if we start on June 4 as planned. If the majority of you want to start early, we can, but I'd still need those apps finished ASAP. Thoughts?

That sounds good. I'm ready to go whenever. Is there an issue with the face/heel divide?

[moon_lit_tears]

That sounds good. I'm ready to go whenever. Is there an issue with the face/heel divide?


Yes. Keep your heel out of my face. I like feet so you might be in trouble. :D

[ShadowedFlames]

That sounds good. I'm ready to go whenever. Is there an issue with the face/heel divide?

Nah, no real issue with face/heel division that I am aware of. It's not like TEW and an automatic reduction of 15% to the match rating, or something.

Yes. Keep your heel out of my face. I like feet so you might be in trouble. :D

...OK. Moving on.... :p

[moon_lit_tears]

Nah, no real issue with face/heel division that I am aware of. It's not like TEW and an automatic reduction of 15% to the match rating, or something.



...OK. Moving on.... :p

Well can I move to the fact that I'm the only female with a bunch of awesome guys? :p

[Prophet]

Yes. Keep your heel out of my face. I like feet so you might be in trouble. :D

Do you collect feet, mlt? I used to have a GI Joe who was missing a foot ... mlt, did you steal his foot? :p

Nah, no real issue with face/heel division that I am aware of. It's not like TEW and an automatic reduction of 15% to the match rating, or something.

All right, everyone's fair game. Muahahahaha!

Well can I move to the fact that I'm the only female with a bunch of awesome guys (and that total goof Prophet)? :p

Fix't!

[moon_lit_tears]

Do you collect feet, mlt? I used to have a GI Joe who was missing a foot ... mlt, did you steal his foot? :p



All right, everyone's fair game. Muahahahaha!



Fix't!


Yes, yes i did. I took it and hung it on a necklace around my giant teddy bears neck. Was his battle trophy.

[Prophet]

Well gang, that's another mystery solved. Who wants a Scooby snack? :p

[Greg McNeish]

I'm totally up for a Scooby snack.

Sorry for taking so long getting the application in. I wanted to see what sorts of crazy characters were going to show up, so that I could have something interesting to work with. I should have everything finished up and posted by the end of the weekend.

[ShadowedFlames]

I'm totally up for a Scooby snack.

Sorry for taking so long getting the application in. I wanted to see what sorts of crazy characters were going to show up, so that I could have something interesting to work with. I should have everything finished up and posted by the end of the weekend.

Understandable. I just was hoping it wouldn't go right to deadline and have an "oh wait, here's a character to enter" moment when I least expect it.

[moon_lit_tears]

c'mon folks. Who are we waiting for?

I want to get going. I'm excited.

/does happy dance!

[Zeel1]

c'mon folks. Who are we waiting for?

I want to get going. I'm excited.

/does happy dance!

Sweetie, get off the pole, we're in public!!

[moon_lit_tears]

Sweetie, get off the pole, we're in public!!

That's what makes it so fun :cool:

[Jaded]

Sorry for taking so long!

Character Name: Robbie Maynard
Short Name: Robbie
Gender: Male
Birth Month: August
Birth Year: 1976

Bio: Liverpudlian Robbie Maynard is one of the most hated men in the North West of England. A former petty criminal who learnt to fight in juvenile detention centers, he stepped into the ring at the age of 20 and has never looked back. Over 14 years he’s developed a fairly decent technical game, but relies on his excellent grasp of bending the rules.

Size: (pick one)
Middleweight

Wrestler Style: Technician

Bias: Heel

Nationality: British

Based in: UK

Language Skills: (None, Basic, Passing, or Fluent in the following)
English: Fluent
Spanish: Basic
French: None
Japanese: None
German: None
Italian: None

Personality: Driven

Attitude: Selfish

Employment: Normal

Traits (yes/no)
Highly Religious Person: No
Is Known to Use Steroids: No
Has Problems With the Law: No
Alcoholic: No
Drug User (regular user of the "harder" drugs): No

Special Traits (Yes/No)
Becomes a Raging Bull when Bleeding: No
Adrenaline Rush ("He's Hulking up!"): No
Bleeds a Lot (Ric Flair): No
Samoan Skull (Headshrinkers, Umaga, etc.): No
Undead Selling (Undertaker): No
Expert at Dirty Tactics (Ric Flair, Roddy Piper): Yes
2 x 4 Factor (can put on a good match against a plank of wood): No
Skins the Cat during matches (Shawn Michaels, pre-back injury): No
Cannot climb to the top rope (Yokozuna): No
Gets to the top rope in one leap (RVD): No

POPULARITY

Everyone will start with 15% worldwide popularity.
Pick three areas of the world from the list below. One of those areas (your pick) becomes 24%, another becomes 21%, and the third becomes 18%.
Now, pick three other areas. One of those areas becomes 6%, another becomes 9%, and the last becomes 12%.
Your popularity determines your initial energy level, so those who are more popular in an area are more likely to win, etc.
In any event, here are the different areas in the game. Please indicate to which areas you wish to apply the modifiers listed above.

UNITED STATES
New England
Tri-State
Mid-Atlantic
South East
Mid-South
Great Lakes
Midwest
South West
North West
Puerto Rico

CANADA
British Columbia
The Maritimes
Ontario
Quebec
The Prairies

MEXICO
North (6%)
West Central (9%)
Southeast (12%)

JAPAN
Chubu
Chugoku
Hokkaido
Kanto
Kinki
Kyushu
Shikoku
Tohoku

UNITED KINGDOM
Midlands (21%)
North (24%)
Scotland
South (18%)

EUROPE
Western
Central
Eastern

Moves: Based on the style of wrestler chosen and the size of the wrestler, a default set of moves will be made by the CPU.

For signature and finishing moves, create a name for the move and describe it. If the move is based off a wrestling move, then that description alone will suffice.

Signature Move: Stop The Ferry (STF)
Finisher: Merseyside Maul (Crossface)

[ShadowedFlames]

Done, and done. That makes 11. :D

So, Mr. McNeish? Care to round out the field?

[moon_lit_tears]

Done, and done. That makes 11. :D

So, Mr. McNeish? Care to round out the field?

C'mon I'm actually excited about getting this started. He's holding up my happiness. That's just mean!

[Prophet]

Uh-oh ... ier posted a new picture that I may want to change Maxx to. I need to contemplate. lol

[SeanMcG]

***THE GDS WRESTLING SPIRIT II LEAGUE APPLICATION***

Character Name: Sean
Short Name: Sean
Gender: Male
Birth Month: March
Birth Year: 1987

Bio: A throwback to the old wrestler's of the past, when cheating to win was a more than a cheap way out. The youthful Sean despite his inexperience in the ring is more than capable of competing with the more seasoned veterans using his ring knowledge and cheating ability wise beyond his years.


Size: Middleweight


Wrestler Style: Technician,

Bias: Heel

Nationality: American

Based in: US

Language Skills: (None, Basic, Passing, or Fluent in the following)
English: Fluent
Spanish: None
French: Fluent
Japanese: Basic
German: None
Italian: Passing

Personality: Driven
Attitude: Professional

Employment: Normal

Traits (yes/no)
Highly Religious Person: No
Is Known to Use Steroids: No
Has Problems With the Law: No
Alcoholic: No
Drug User (regular user of the "harder" drugs): No

Special Traits (Yes/No)
Becomes a Raging Bull when Bleeding: No
Adrenaline Rush ("He's Hulking up!"): No
Bleeds a Lot (Ric Flair): Yes
Samoan Skull (Headshrinkers, Umaga, etc.): No
Undead Selling (Undertaker): No
Expert at Dirty Tactics (Ric Flair, Roddy Piper): Yes
2 x 4 Factor (can put on a good match against a plank of wood): Yes
Skins the Cat during matches (Shawn Michaels, pre-back injury): No
Cannot climb to the top rope (Yokozuna): No
Gets to the top rope in one leap (RVD): No

POPULARITY

Everyone will start with 15% worldwide popularity.
Pick three areas of the world from the list below. One of those areas (your pick) becomes 24%, another becomes 21%, and the third becomes 18%.
Now, pick three other areas. One of those areas becomes 6%, another becomes 9%, and the last becomes 12%.
Your popularity determines your initial energy level, so those who are more popular in an area are more likely to win, etc.
In any event, here are the different areas in the game. Please indicate to which areas you wish to apply the modifiers listed above.

UNITED STATES
New England
Tri-State
Mid-Atlantic 24%
South East
Mid-South
Great Lakes 18%
Midwest
South West
North West
Puerto Rico

CANADA
British Columbia
The Maritimes
Ontario 21%
Quebec
The Prairies

MEXICO
North
West Central
Southeast 6%

JAPAN
Chubu
Chugoku
Hokkaido
Kanto
Kinki
Kyushu
Shikoku
Tohoku

UNITED KINGDOM
Midlands 12%
North
Scotland 9%
South

EUROPE
Western
Central
Eastern

Moves: Based on the style of wrestler chosen and the size of the wrestler, a default set of moves will be made by the CPU.

For signature and finishing moves, create a name for the move and describe it. If the move is based off a wrestling move, then that description alone will suffice.

Signature Move: Superplex (Often followed with a pin atempt)
Finisher: Modified Figure Four Leg Lock

[ShadowedFlames]

All right, I'll add Sean in tonight. I've revised my schedule to fit 14 players now (foresight FTW!), just in case. Remember that 16 is the max limit, in case any stragglers want to come in.

[ShadowedFlames]

Just a reminder that sign-ups will close at 8:00 PM EDT on Monday, May 31 (a week from the day this post was made). This way I can post the opening write-ups and such so that the first week can go off on June 4th as planned.

Those who have reserved but not finished an application, consider this a friendly reminder. If anyone else out there has been reading along and wants to get in on this, you have a week to get your app done and posted.

[Derek B]

Just a reminder that sign-ups will close at 8:00 PM EDT on Monday, May 31 (a week from the day this post was made). This way I can post the opening write-ups and such so that the first week can go off on June 4th as planned.

Those who have reserved but not finished an application, consider this a friendly reminder. If anyone else out there has been reading along and wants to get in on this, you have a week to get your app done and posted.

Just bumping this since it's deadline day. Get your people in... eh, people. :)

[ShadowedFlames]

Just bumping this since it's deadline day. Get your people in... eh, people. :)

Sheesh, Derek, can't sleep for a few hours without you trying to take over my game (which you just lost, by the way....)? :p

Anyhow, as it stands I currently have all members' pages updated to reflect the first week's schedule if things do not change in 9.5 hours. So for those of you who were asking why you already had a loss, you'll see that it's been nullified and everything is now correct. :cool:

Also, if you would like your character to have any specific entrance music, PM your choices to me and I'll see if I can't sneak them into the first show.

[moon_lit_tears]

Just bumping this since it's deadline day. Get your people in... eh, people. :)

Sheesh, Derek, can't sleep for a few hours without you trying to take over my game (which you just lost, by the way....)? :p

Anyhow, as it stands I currently have all members' pages updated to reflect the first week's schedule if things do not change in 9.5 hours. So for those of you who were asking why you already had a loss, you'll see that it's been nullified and everything is now correct. :cool:

Also, if you would like your character to have any specific entrance music, PM your choices to me and I'll see if I can't sneak them into the first show.

By the way you both just lost the game.

SF you remember what I wanted right?

[ShadowedFlames]

SF you remember what I wanted right?

Uh, yeah, I do. It's in my notes.

[Prophet]

First match is against Db? Rivalry of the century. Or, match of the week? Either way. :p

*Runs off to find his entrance theme*

[moon_lit_tears]

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g115/TheUndertakersGraveyard/Smileys/2498.gif

We should be starting soonish right? :D

[ShadowedFlames]

We should be starting soonish right? :D

If by "soon" you mean "now," then yes.

SEASON ONE SIGN-UPS ARE OFFICIALLY CLOSED.

We will start the season with twelve players; I will set up the game thread momentarily. Feel free to use this thread for game discussion as the season progresses.

[ShadowedFlames]

All right, so here's a question to be posed to both current and prospective future players (while I wait for evening to come to post this week's write-up).

I'm thinking of working a body health mechanic into next season's gameplay. Basically the more a part gets worked on each week, the weaker it gets through the season. Thinking that parts recover health each week based on how damaged it got in the last match, a character's Resiliency stat, or maybe something else altogether.

I'm open to suggestions and comments/questions. Any thoughts?

[masterded]

All right, so here's a question to be posed to both current and prospective future players (while I wait for evening to come to post this week's write-up).

I'm thinking of working a body health mechanic into next season's gameplay. Basically the more a part gets worked on each week, the weaker it gets through the season. Thinking that parts recover health each week based on how damaged it got in the last match, a character's Resiliency stat, or maybe something else altogether.

I'm open to suggestions and comments/questions. Any thoughts?

Though in no way a complete thought. After this season take the data for how often each part is damaged a match average them out. Now see if they are close at all if not each part may need to be dealt with separately (could use the same stat just different equations). If close though you could just average them all together. Then you make what ever you end up with as the average healing a week. Then just figure out a good pricing plan for the increased healing.

[Arrows]

Though in no way a complete thought. After this season take the data for how often each part is damaged a match average them out. Now see if they are close at all if not each part may need to be dealt with separately (could use the same stat just different equations). If close though you could just average them all together. Then you make what ever you end up with as the average healing a week. Then just figure out a good pricing plan for the increased healing.

Yea. Pretty much my thoughts summed up here.

If you can find a way to make it work, fantastic.

[Derek B]

Agreed. If you can find a way to make it work then that would be a great addition to the format. Even if it's as simple as getting 20% of the maximum health back in each area per match + resilience bonus of an extra 0.5% per point... that ought to make things interesting.

Would it make sense to add a little wear and tear stat too? After every season people lose a little health from their maximum to simulate aging? Even 1% per body part per season would have a noticeable effect over time, which might encourage some rotation of characters once we get through 30 seasons of play. :eek:

[ShadowedFlames]

Agreed. If you can find a way to make it work then that would be a great addition to the format. Even if it's as simple as getting 20% of the maximum health back in each area per match + resilience bonus of an extra 0.5% per point... that ought to make things interesting.

Would it make sense to add a little wear and tear stat too? After every season people lose a little health from their maximum to simulate aging? Even 1% per body part per season would have a noticeable effect over time, which might encourage some rotation of characters once we get through 30 seasons of play. :eek:

I'm still tossing around ideas for how to best implement it. I was going to go about it strictly from a percentage standpoint, but realized that the idea I had in mind wasn't going to work the way I wanted it to. There's still a couple of months to play around with the idea.

As for the second part of the quote above, I'm thinking of tying that into the body health plan. Here's a quick and dirty example of what I'm thinking:

End of Season Health:
Head: 62 / 100 (-38), Body: 71 / 100 (-29), Arms: 82 / 100 (-18), Legs: 45 / 100 (-55)

For the amount lost, you take 5% of that total and deduct it from the maximum health. At the start of the next season, the max stats would look like this:

Head: 100 - (38 x .05) = 100 x 1.9 = 98.1 (98 in game)
Body: 100 - (29 x .05) = 100 x 1.45 = 98.55 (99 in game)
Arms: 100 - (18 x .05) = 100 x 0.9 = 99.1 (99 in game)
Legs: 100 - (55 x .05) = 100 x 2.75 = 97.25 (97 in game)

That'd also mean I'd have to look into a replacement character policy, but that's another issue for another day.

[masterded]

I'm still tossing around ideas for how to best implement it. I was going to go about it strictly from a percentage standpoint, but realized that the idea I had in mind wasn't going to work the way I wanted it to. There's still a couple of months to play around with the idea.

As for the second part of the quote above, I'm thinking of tying that into the body health plan. Here's a quick and dirty example of what I'm thinking:

End of Season Health:
Head: 62 / 100 (-38), Body: 71 / 100 (-29), Arms: 82 / 100 (-18), Legs: 45 / 100 (-55)

For the amount lost, you take 5% of that total and deduct it from the maximum health. At the start of the next season, the max stats would look like this:

Head: 100 - (38 x .05) = 100 x 1.9 = 98.1 (98 in game)
Body: 100 - (29 x .05) = 100 x 1.45 = 98.55 (99 in game)
Arms: 100 - (18 x .05) = 100 x 0.9 = 99.1 (99 in game)
Legs: 100 - (55 x .05) = 100 x 2.75 = 97.25 (97 in game)

That'd also mean I'd have to look into a replacement character policy, but that's another issue for another day.

That could work quite well plus it adds an incentive to buy extra healing. Also you wouldn't need to replace characters. Add a surgery option make it cost a pretty penny, but allow a payment plan like 25 points a week (till you pay it off) or something like that.

[ShadowedFlames]

That could work quite well plus it adds an incentive to buy extra healing. Also you wouldn't need to replace characters. Add a surgery option make it cost a pretty penny, but allow a payment plan like 25 points a week (till you pay it off) or something like that.

Let's say for discussion purposes that we manage to go 12, 13 seasons in. By this time, the character is beaten up enough that he's held together by duct tape and a prayer. He has surgery, and recovers some of his vitality. If he gets to that duct-tape-and-prayer point again, no amount of surgery will make the character's body as durable as the first surgery would. It's like patching a pothole in a road, only for the pothole to get bigger around the patch after the patch breaks down.

The cost for surgery would remain the same, but the effects of surgery would diminish with each use. On the flip side--a character who retires gets their replacement character to come in with a percentage of the cash used to upgrade their first character's stats, so they could have a fighting chance in their rookie season against the seasoned vets.

That's just my view at the moment.

[ShadowedFlames]

I realize there is still a month left in the regular season, so we're about 6-7 weeks away from the end of the first season. I'm just trying to get a feel for how many are coming back for season two (if any). Of the twelve in, all but one are cleared to come to season 2 without sanction, as they've at least checked in with me once. Also, if any spectators want in, this would be a good time to let me know so I can try to figure out an optimal schedule length for next season. ALSO: A QUESTION! If we get enough people, I'm thinking of setting up a promotion/relegation system a la the English Premier/Divisional/Blue Square set up. Thoughts on this set up and any ideas? (I apologize for the wall of text; no line breaks via phone. Will edit them in this evening.)

[Derek B]

I realize there is still a month left in the regular season, so we're about 6-7 weeks away from the end of the first season. I'm just trying to get a feel for how many are coming back for season two (if any). Of the twelve in, all but one are cleared to come to season 2 without sanction, as they've at least checked in with me once. Also, if any spectators want in, this would be a good time to let me know so I can try to figure out an optimal schedule length for next season. ALSO: A QUESTION! If we get enough people, I'm thinking of setting up a promotion/relegation system a la the English Premier/Divisional/Blue Square set up. Thoughts on this set up and any ideas? (I apologize for the wall of text; no line breaks via phone. Will edit them in this evening.)

I'm in, gotta retain my title (and start winning matches again so that I win it) and gotta stay in if I'm gonna win. :)

As for leagues and set up stuff... it's hard to answer that without knowing what the numbers are going to be like. Divisions might lead to discrepencies in stats as presumably the higher ups get paid more, leading to higher stats. Might be great in the long term but I'm not sure how it'll work in the short term when everyone is still basically tied, barring luck.

[ShadowedFlames]

As it stands, the only differences I have in mind are that the lower division has a more even split of match winnings (65/35 instead of 75/25) and possibly a more mellow popularity curve (thus avoiding the drop from 15 to 9 that has hit before, but at the same time preventing a 15 -> 28 jump at once). I'm not trying to make it a Premiership vs Blue Square North dynamic. Most likely, I'd just keep it the same in both divisions and let the cycles go through on their own. I'd only do this if we're over 14 workers for a season though, as a 12-match season would be the minimum I'd feel comfortable with in this set-up. If we end up with 10 or less for season 2 I'll drop the idea until a later season, when roster size allows.

[moon_lit_tears]

I don't know if I'm going to play season 2. :D

[ShadowedFlames]

I don't know if I'm going to play season 2. :D

all evidence to the contrary. :cool:

[moon_lit_tears]

all evidence to the contrary. :cool:

Are you going to pull a Derek and tell me I HAVE to play like he did to me in Pokemon? :D

[ShadowedFlames]

Nope. I just know that you've told me several times in person that you'd be back next season. ;)

[moon_lit_tears]

Nope. I just know that you've told me several times in person that you'd be back next season. ;)

Proof buddy. :cool:

[Prophet]

Barring any complications (incarcerations, being held up entering a country, finally earning enough money to live out my dream as Maxxine The Dancing Queen in Atlantic City :p), Maxx'll be back to ... lose some more? Drat!

[Dangrel]

I think this game is a great idea, and looks like fun! I'm definitely interested in joining season 2.

[Jaded]

I'm still in, if that's okay.

Despite the fact that I was doing so much better BEFORE I checked in with you.

[ShadowedFlames]

So far, that makes six, including a new member. Any other vets planning to return or rookies wanting in?

[SeanMcG]

I'll defiantly return for next season

[i effin rule]

Still down for rd 2

[TheKenwyne]

I'd be up for this :)

[Ranson]

I'd be interested.

[moon_lit_tears]

New people for Diamond to beat up!

[ShadowedFlames]

New people for Diamond to bear up!

How is that compared to "beat up?" :p

[moon_lit_tears]

How is that compared to "beat up?" :p

Shuddup. You go on 3 hours of sleep every night. :D

[SGRaaize]

I'm obviously in for the second season

[masterded]

I will be back.

[Ranson]

All right, here's my application for season 2:

Character Name: Thor Hammerskald
Short Name: Hammerskald
Gender: Male
Birth Month: September
Birth Year: 1984

Bio: Hailing from Oslo, all-rounder Thor Hammerskald entered the wrestling world after a brief stint as a bodybuilder and professional bicep model. Quite proud of his Viking heritage, he models his moves and style around that of a berserker, though he lacks the "red rage" to really send him into a frenzy. While not exactly a dirty player, he does have a vicious streak that often surprises opponents.

Size: Large Heavyweight (6'4", 310lbs)
Wrestler Style: Regular wrestler
Bias: none

Nationality: Norwegian
Based in: Europe

Language Skills:
English: Fluent
Spanish: None
French: None
Japanese: None
German: Passable
Italian: None

Personality: Professional
Attitude: Egomaniac

Employment: Freelance

Traits (yes/no)
Highly Religious Person: No
Is Known to Use Steroids: No
Has Problems With the Law: No
Alcoholic: No
Drug User (regular user of the "harder" drugs): No

Special Traits (Yes/No)
Becomes a Raging Bull when Bleeding: No
Adrenaline Rush ("He's Hulking up!"): No
Bleeds a Lot (Ric Flair): Yes
Samoan Skull (Headshrinkers, Umaga, etc.): No
Undead Selling (Undertaker): No
Expert at Dirty Tactics (Ric Flair, Roddy Piper): No
2 x 4 Factor (can put on a good match against a plank of wood): No
Skins the Cat during matches (Shawn Michaels, pre-back injury): No
Cannot climb to the top rope (Yokozuna): No
Gets to the top rope in one leap (RVD): No

POPULARITY

UNITED STATES
New England
Tri-State:
Mid-Atlantic:
South East:
Mid-South
Great Lakes: 18% (Nordic Heritage for the win!)
Midwest
South West
North West
Puerto Rico: 12% (Once said something insulting about Puerto Rican Power)

CANADA
British Columbia
The Maritimes
Ontario
Quebec: 9% (Dang Frenchies and their Gallic ways!)
The Prairies

MEXICO
North
West Central
Southeast

JAPAN
Chubu
Chugoku
Hokkaido
Kanto
Kinki
Kyushu
Shikoku
Tohoku: 6% (I swear that girl looked over 18...)

UNITED KINGDOM
Midlands
North
Scotland: 21% (Did some good work here)
South:

EUROPE
Western
Central: 24% (Hometown boy)
Eastern

Moves: Based on the style of wrestler chosen and the size of the wrestler, a default set of moves will be made by the CPU.

For signature and finishing moves, create a name for the move and describe it. If the move is based off a wrestling move, then that description alone will suffice.

Signature Move: Blood Eagle (Sustained Vertical Face-First Suplex)
Finisher: Fenrir Strike (Animalistic Spear)

[ShadowedFlames]

(application)

Wow. Wasn't expecting it this early, but I'll take it! :)

Anyone else who wants to jump in for season two, go ahead and submit your apps in. When the current season ends I'll get your pages set up and ready to go.

A note to returning players--I will be changing web page addresses next season for all players. I will be sending updated links at season's end. I will explain why at that time. If you're returning with the same character, no app is necessary.

Just to make sure I have everything correct, here's the list I'm looking at for season two as it stands on 9/9/2010 at 4:30 pm Eastern:

**CONFIRMED IN: 11 PEOPLE**
ShadowedFlames (The Phoenix / alternate character TBD / League Director)
derek_b (Nuclear Templeton)
moon_lit_tears (Diamond)
Prophet (Maxx Skabb, barring incarceration)
Jaded (Robbie Maynard)
SeanMcG (Sean)
i effin rule (Tarik Nolan)
SGRaaize (SGRaaize)
masterded (Johnny Triumph)
Ranson (Thor Hammerskald)
TheKenwyne (Sebastian Moore)

**INTERESTED, WAITING ON APPLICATION: 1 PERSON**
Dangrel

**NO DECISION YET: 3 PEOPLE**
Arrows (Shawn Arrows)
Mr. Wonderful (The British Warrior)
Zeel1 (Breaker)

Right now, that makes 12 spots as interested for next season. I'm willing to push the max limit to 18 spots total, as I have schedules set up that will allow that without needing to create new templates. The three incumbents get priority for their current spots right now. Once the postseason ends, though, it's fair game to everyone.

[moon_lit_tears]

Wow. Wasn't expecting it this early, but I'll take it! :)

Anyone else who wants to jump in for season two, go ahead and submit your apps in. When the current season ends I'll get your pages set up and ready to go.


Send me Pics, phone numbers, ages, and such. I need to see if I approve. :D

[TheKenwyne]

Character Name: Sebastian Moore
Short Name: Moore
Gender: Male
Birth Month: October
Birth Year: 1990

Bio: Born in Manchester, as a child Moore trained in Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu, supplementing it with Muay-Thai in his teens. After fighting several amatuer bouts and failing to be apporached to become a pro fighter/competitor in either discipline, Moore used his drama A Level skills to get himself noticed on the UK independents and from there onto the full pro scene. He is a solid competitor who is able to play the tough guy machismo needed to carry an MMA gimmick well.

Rumour has it he was not picked up by an MMA promotion due to his alarming tendency to bleed easily.

Size: Middleweight

Wrestler Style: MMA Crossover

Bias: None (whatever you need to even up the table)

Nationality: English

Based in: UK
Language Skills:
English: Fluent
Spanish: None
French: Basic
Japanese: None
German: None
Italian: None

Personality: Normal
Attitude: Professional

Employment: Normal

Traits (yes/no)
Highly Religious Person: Yes
Is Known to Use Steroids: No
Has Problems With the Law: No
Alcoholic: No
Drug User (regular user of the "harder" drugs): No

Special Traits (Yes/No)
Becomes a Raging Bull when Bleeding: No
Adrenaline Rush ("He's Hulking up!"): No
Bleeds a Lot (Ric Flair): Yes
Samoan Skull (Headshrinkers, Umaga, etc.): No
Undead Selling (Undertaker): No
Expert at Dirty Tactics (Ric Flair, Roddy Piper): No
2 x 4 Factor (can put on a good match against a plank of wood): No
Skins the Cat during matches (Shawn Michaels, pre-back injury): No
Cannot climb to the top rope (Yokozuna): No
Gets to the top rope in one leap (RVD): No

POPULARITY

Everyone will start with 15% worldwide popularity.
Pick three areas of the world from the list below. One of those areas (your pick) becomes 24%, another becomes 21%, and the third becomes 18%.
Now, pick three other areas. One of those areas becomes 6%, another becomes 9%, and the last becomes 12%.
Your popularity determines your initial energy level, so those who are more popular in an area are more likely to win, etc.
In any event, here are the different areas in the game. Please indicate to which areas you wish to apply the modifiers listed above.

UNITED STATES
New England
Tri-State
Mid-Atlantic
South East
Mid-South
Great Lakes
Midwest
South West
North West
Puerto Rico

CANADA
British Columbia
The Maritimes
Ontario
Quebec
The Prairies 9 ... yep, no reasoning here :L

MEXICO
North
West Central
Southeast

JAPAN
Chubu
Chugoku
Hokkaido
Kanto
Kinki
Kyushu
Shikoku
Tohoku

UNITED KINGDOM
Midlands
North 24 - Born in Manchester, naturally going to be over here
Scotland 6 - Scots dislike English even more.
South 21 - Raised near Brighton, naturally going to be over here.

EUROPE
Western 18 - Spent a year on work experience here, wrestled some matches soo...
Central 12 - Germans don't like English.
Eastern

Moves: Based on the style of wrestler chosen and the size of the wrestler, a default set of moves will be made by the CPU.

For signature and finishing moves, create a name for the move and describe it. If the move is based off a wrestling move, then that description alone will suffice.

Signature Move: Anhilator Thai Kick (Thai Kick to the Head
Finisher: The Chonan Lock (Leg scissors takedown to heel hook (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cp-JSHnH7og))

Entrance Music: Assassin by Muse
Character Rep: Always used Wade Barrett E-Fedding, but any ****y looking youngster will do. Just don't make him a pretty boy.

---

Here you go! Looking forward to this :D

[ShadowedFlames]

Only one gripe with the app, sir: you have two 6's (Prairies, Scotland). Make one of those a 9, and you're good to go. Also like the avatar note--Wade Barrett it shall be! :cool:

[TheKenwyne]

Fixed :)

[ShadowedFlames]

Looks good to me, then.

I'll be putting Thor and Sebastian in the database this evening, after I run the final regular week of the season, in order to try to keep a step ahead of the offseason rush. :)

Also need to sit down and re-design the pages for the second season, with the body health mechanic factored in.

[Dangrel]

Character Name: El Demonio de Sangre
Short Name: El Demonio
Gender: male
Birth Month: July
Birth Year: 1983
Avatar: DeCipher from Wrestling Spirit 2

Bio: A luchador with a fascination for the darker side of life. He has little use for other people, and takes great pleasure in pummeling his opponents who often underestimate him due to his small size. The sight of blood sends him into a frenzy, especially when it's his own.

Size: Small (5'6", 142 lbs)
Wrestler Style: Lucha Libre

Bias: Heel

Nationality: Mexican
Based in: Mexico

Language Skills:
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: None
Japanese: None
German: None
Italian: None

Personality: Driven
Attitude: Selfish

Employment: Normal

Traits (yes/no)
Highly Religious Person: no
Is Known to Use Steroids: no
Has Problems With the Law: no
Alcoholic: no
Drug User (regular user of the "harder" drugs): no

Special Traits (Yes/No)
Becomes a Raging Bull when Bleeding: yes
Adrenaline Rush ("He's Hulking up!"): no
Bleeds a Lot (Ric Flair): no
Samoan Skull (Headshrinkers, Umaga, etc.): no
Undead Selling (Undertaker): no
Expert at Dirty Tactics (Ric Flair, Roddy Piper): no
2 x 4 Factor (can put on a good match against a plank of wood): no
Skins the Cat during matches (Shawn Michaels, pre-back injury): yes
Cannot climb to the top rope (Yokozuna): no
Gets to the top rope in one leap (RVD): yes

POPULARITY

UNITED STATES
New England
Tri-State - 6
Mid-Atlantic
South East
Mid-South
Great Lakes
Midwest
South West - 21
North West
Puerto Rico

CANADA
British Columbia
The Maritimes
Ontario
Quebec - 12
The Prairies

MEXICO
North - 24
West Central - 18
Southeast - 9

JAPAN
Chubu
Chugoku
Hokkaido
Kanto
Kinki
Kyushu
Shikoku
Tohoku

UNITED KINGDOM
Midlands
North
Scotland
South

EUROPE
Western
Central
Eastern

Moves: Based on the style of wrestler chosen and the size of the wrestler, a default set of moves will be made by the CPU.

For signature and finishing moves, create a name for the move and describe it. If the move is based off a wrestling move, then that description alone will suffice.

Signature Move: Death Strike (619)
Finisher: Fuego Infernal (450 degree splash)

[Dangrel]

Hmm...Is my name too long?

[ShadowedFlames]

Hmm...Is my name too long?

Not sure off hand...once I get my PC working again I'll let you know.

[Wrestling Century]

Character Name: Super Century
Short Name: Super Century
Gender: Male
Birth Month: June
Birth Year: 1985
My avatar can just be my forum avatar.

Bio: Super Century is a High Flying wrestler who also has decent Technical skills. He thinks that he is a super hero.

Size: Lightweight


Wrestler Style: Super Junior

Bias: Face

Nationality: American

Based in: US

Language Skills: (None, Basic, Passing, or Fluent in the following)
English: Fluent
Spanish: Passable
French: None
Japanese: Basic
German: None
Italian: None

Personality: Joker
Attitude: Professional

Employment: Normal

Traits
Highly Religious Person: No
Is Known to Use Steroids: No
Has Problems With the Law: No
Alcoholic: No
Drug User (regular user of the "harder" drugs): No

Special Traits (Yes/No)
Becomes a Raging Bull when Bleeding: No
Adrenaline Rush ("He's Hulking up!"): Yes
Bleeds a Lot (Ric Flair): No
Samoan Skull (Headshrinkers, Umaga, etc.): No
Undead Selling (Undertaker): No
Expert at Dirty Tactics (Ric Flair, Roddy Piper): No
2 x 4 Factor (can put on a good match against a plank of wood): No
Skins the Cat during matches (Shawn Michaels, pre-back injury): Yes
Cannot climb to the top rope (Yokozuna): No
Gets to the top rope in one leap (RVD): No

POPULARITY

Everyone will start with 15% worldwide popularity.
Pick three areas of the world from the list below. One of those areas (your pick) becomes 24%, another becomes 21%, and the third becomes 18%.
Now, pick three other areas. One of those areas becomes 6%, another becomes 9%, and the last becomes 12%.
Your popularity determines your initial energy level, so those who are more popular in an area are more likely to win, etc.
In any event, here are the different areas in the game. Please indicate to which areas you wish to apply the modifiers listed above.

UNITED STATES
New England
Tri-State 24%
Mid-Atlantic 21%
South East 18%
Mid-South
Great Lakes
Midwest
South West
North West
Puerto Rico

CANADA
British Columbia
The Maritimes
Ontario
Quebec 9%
The Prairies

MEXICO
North 6%
West Central
Southeast

JAPAN
Chubu
Chugoku
Hokkaido
Kanto
Kinki
Kyushu
Shikoku
Tohoku

UNITED KINGDOM
Midlands
North
Scotland
South

EUROPE
Western
Central 12%
Eastern

Moves:

Signature Move: Century Lock (Grapevine'd Ankle Lock)
Finisher: Century Splash (Frog Splash)

[lprock]

Oh wow what jolly good fun this must be. Tell me if I did something wrong.


Character Name: "The Blackout" Shelton Orlando Jordan Benjamin
Short Name: Blackout Benjamin
Gender: Male
Birth Month: September
Birth Year: 1991

Bio: The Blackout was born in an abandoned Church building on the outskirts of Trenton, New Jersey. After his birth, Benjamin's mother - Mama Benjamin - suffered a massive systems failure and passed away. The Blackout was forced to raise himself all through his youth, educating himself; training himself; etc. At the age of 15, The Blackout won the Shimmer Championship, posing as an attractive young female: LaTroy Hawkins. At the young age of 19, The Blackout entered the wrestling universe, ready to face whatever obstacles await him.


Size: Lightweight

Wrestler Style: Entertainer

Bias: Heel

Nationality: American

Based in: US

Language Skills: (None, Basic, Passing, or Fluent in the following)
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Basic
Japanese: None
German: None
Italian: None

Personality: Driven
Attitude: Normal

Employment: Normal

Traits (yes/no)
Highly Religious Person: No
Is Known to Use Steroids: No
Has Problems With the Law: No
Alcoholic: No
Drug User (regular user of the "harder" drugs): Yes

Special Traits (Yes/No)
Becomes a Raging Bull when Bleeding: No
Adrenaline Rush ("He's Hulking up!"): No
Bleeds a Lot (Ric Flair): No
Samoan Skull (Headshrinkers, Umaga, etc.): No
Undead Selling (Undertaker): No
Expert at Dirty Tactics (Ric Flair, Roddy Piper): Yes
2 x 4 Factor (can put on a good match against a plank of wood): Yes
Skins the Cat during matches (Shawn Michaels, pre-back injury): Yes
Cannot climb to the top rope (Yokozuna): No
Gets to the top rope in one leap (RVD): Yes

POPULARITY

Everyone will start with 15% worldwide popularity.
Pick three areas of the world from the list below. One of those areas (your pick) becomes 24%, another becomes 21%, and the third becomes 18%.
Now, pick three other areas. One of those areas becomes 6%, another becomes 9%, and the last becomes 12%.
Your popularity determines your initial energy level, so those who are more popular in an area are more likely to win, etc.
In any event, here are the different areas in the game. Please indicate to which areas you wish to apply the modifiers listed above.

UNITED STATES
New England: 21%
Tri-State: 24%
Mid-Atlantic
South East
Mid-South
Great Lakes: 18%
Midwest
South West
North West
Puerto Rico

CANADA
British Columbia
The Maritimes
Ontario
Quebec
The Prairies

MEXICO
North
West Central
Southeast

JAPAN
Chubu: 12%
Chugoku: 9%
Hokkaido
Kanto
Kinki
Kyushu
Shikoku
Tohoku: 6%

UNITED KINGDOM
Midlands
North
Scotland
South

EUROPE
Western
Central
Eastern

Moves: Based on the style of wrestler chosen and the size of the wrestler, a default set of moves will be made by the CPU.

For signature and finishing moves, create a name for the move and describe it. If the move is based off a wrestling move, then that description alone will suffice.

Signature Move: Tbone Suplex (Exploder suplex lifted and twisted into a modified powerslam pin), Diving Elbow Drop (self-explanatory), The Evan Bourne (Missile Dropkick), Exploder (Reverse STO), Black Ice (Double-knee backbreaker), Pantydirt (Leaping reverse STO)
Finisher: The Blackout (A big Goldberg roundhouse straight to the face)

[ShadowedFlames]

app

1) Only one signature move is allowed, unless you're going to spend game money to buy more. I'll let you decide which one to keep.

2) I can already tell that the name is going to be way too long. I'll likely leave the name at "Blackout Benjamin" and the short as 'Blackout." If you want to change this, let me know.


Wrestling Century: I see no problems with your app. Question for you, though--do you have a link to your avatar picture anywhere? If I could get one that's closer to 150 x 150 that would work better. :D


Dangrel: Checked your character name, it just barely fits in the name field. Nothing needs to be changed.

Once I run the last set of the season 1 playoffs and get the show posted, I'll work on adding the characters to the database (and finishing the two I have that are in progress). I'm also changing hosts so the "off-season" may be a few days longer than planned while I go through the process of trying to re-craft everything.

[Toasty]

As promised, here's the sample application. As a filled out version will likely exceed the character limit for a PM on the GDS forums, please post your applications in this thread. If there are any questions, either post it in the thread or shoot me a PM and I'll see what I can do to help.

***THE GDS WRESTLING SPIRIT II LEAGUE APPLICATION***

Character Name: Ly Quang Bao
Short Name: ?
Gender: Male
Birth Month: April
Birth Year: 1990

Bio: Strong Style wrestler who is always innovating classic moves to make them. Born and raised in Bien Hoa, Vietnam


Size: (pick one)
Very Small Small



Wrestler Style: Strong Style

Bias: Heel

Nationality: Other (pick one)

Based in: Japan,

Language Skills: (None, Basic, Passing, or Fluent in the following)
English: None
Spanish: None
French: None
Japanese: Passing
German: Basic
Italian: None

Personality: Bitter
Attitude:Selfish(pick one)

Employment: Normal/Freelance (pick one) Normal

Traits (yes/no)
Highly Religious Person: No
Is Known to Use Steroids: No
Has Problems With the Law: No
Alcoholic: No
Drug User (regular user of the "harder" drugs): No

Special Traits (Yes/No)
Becomes a Raging Bull when Bleeding: No
Adrenaline Rush ("He's Hulking up!"): No
Bleeds a Lot (Ric Flair): No
Samoan Skull (Headshrinkers, Umaga, etc.): No
Undead Selling (Undertaker): No
Expert at Dirty Tactics (Ric Flair, Roddy Piper): No
2 x 4 Factor (can put on a good match against a plank of wood): Yes
Skins the Cat during matches (Shawn Michaels, pre-back injury): No
Gets to the top rope in one leap (RVD): No

POPULARITY

Everyone will start with 15% worldwide popularity.
Pick three areas of the world from the list below. One of those areas (your pick) becomes 24%, another becomes 21%, and the third becomes 18%.
Now, pick three other areas. One of those areas becomes 6%, another becomes 9%, and the last becomes 12%.
Your popularity determines your initial energy level, so those who are more popular in an area are more likely to win, etc.
In any event, here are the different areas in the game. Please indicate to which areas you wish to apply the modifiers listed above.

JAPAN
Chugoku 18%
Hokkaido 21%
Shikoku 24%
Kanto 6%
Kansai 12%
Tohuku 9%



Moves: Based on the style of wrestler chosen and the size of the wrestler, a default set of moves will be made by the CPU.

For signature and finishing moves, create a name for the move and describe it. If the move is based off a wrestling move, then that description alone will suffice.

Signature Move: Kreizi Brainbuster II (based off of normal brainbuster)
Finisher: Kreizi Brainbuster (Leg hooked stump Brainbuster)
:D :D

[lprock]

1) Only one signature move is allowed, unless you're going to spend game money to buy more. I'll let you decide which one to keep.

2) I can already tell that the name is going to be way too long. I'll likely leave the name at "Blackout Benjamin" and the short as 'Blackout." If you want to change this, let me know.


Wrestling Century: I see no problems with your app. Question for you, though--do you have a link to your avatar picture anywhere? If I could get one that's closer to 150 x 150 that would work better. :D


Dangrel: Checked your character name, it just barely fits in the name field. Nothing needs to be changed.

Once I run the last set of the season 1 playoffs and get the show posted, I'll work on adding the characters to the database (and finishing the two I have that are in progress). I'm also changing hosts so the "off-season" may be a few days longer than planned while I go through the process of trying to re-craft everything.



I thought I read somewhere you could have up to 10 signature moves, I must've misread lol. Just keep the first one, the Tbone Suplex. And your name choice is fine, that was what I was gonna pick if it was too long as well. Thanks.

[ShadowedFlames]

app

Only one question here. Very Small or just regular Small? You've got both listed. ;)

[Toasty]

Only one question here. Very Small or just regular Small? You've got both listed. ;)

Oops, small then. :)

[ShadowedFlames]

Just to make sure I have everything correct, here's the list I'm looking at for season two as it stands on 9/26/2010 at 4:30 pm Eastern:

**CONFIRMED IN: 15 PEOPLE**
ShadowedFlames (The Phoenix / alternate character TBD / League Director)
derek_b (Nuclear Templeton)
moon_lit_tears (Diamond)
Prophet (Maxx Skabb, barring incarceration)
Jaded (Robbie Maynard)
SeanMcG (Sean)
i effin rule (Tarik Nolan)
SGRaaize (SGRaaize)
masterded (Johnny Triumph)
Ranson (Thor Hammerskald)
TheKenwyne (Sebastian Moore)
Dangrel (El Demonio de Sangre)
Wrestling Century (Super Century)
lprock (Blackout Benjamin)
Toasty (Ly Quang Bao)

**INTERESTED, WAITING ON APPLICATION: 0 PEOPLE**
N/A

**NO DECISION YET: 3 PEOPLE**
Arrows (Shawn Arrows)
Mr. Wonderful (The British Warrior)
Zeel1 (Breaker)



ALSO...

I thought I read somewhere you could have up to 10 signature moves, I must've misread lol. Just keep the first one, the Tbone Suplex. And your name choice is fine, that was what I was gonna pick if it was too long as well. Thanks.

You can have up to ten signatures, but you have to buy all of the others after the free first one. You didn't misread it, just missed the context slightly. No big deal, I'll get everything taken care of.

[ShadowedFlames]

For you newcomers, this is what you'll be getting as we get closer to the League's second season to begin.

For the veterans, this should look familiar with only a few changes (mainly, the colors are muted and there's a new wrinkle to the game mechanic we were discussing last season).

Let me know if any of you have a problem with the way this is laid out, and I'll see what I can do to fix it.

http://shadowedflames.net/League/Base.html

(And yes, you vets: this means that you will be getting all new links for season 2 as I am switching hosts to this domain that I've paid for for the next 12 months. :p)

[Toasty]

Looks good.

[moon_lit_tears]

For you newcomers, this is what you'll be getting as we get closer to the League's second season to begin.

For the veterans, this should look familiar with only a few changes (mainly, the colors are muted and there's a new wrinkle to the game mechanic we were discussing last season).

Let me know if any of you have a problem with the way this is laid out, and I'll see what I can do to fix it.

http://shadowedflames.net/League/Base.html

(And yes, you vets: this means that you will be getting all new links for season 2 as I am switching hosts to this domain that I've paid for for the next 12 months. :p)

I don't like it. Scrap the whole thing and re-do it. NOW

[ShadowedFlames]

I don't like it. Scrap the whole thing and re-do it. NOW

Fine. Tell me what I did wrong, then. :p

[moon_lit_tears]

Fine. Tell me what I did wrong, then. :p

EVERYTHING IIIIIIIII don't like it. If IIIIII don't like it you need to redo it all. EAch group of attributes need to be done in different shades of pink.

The popularity needs to be done in different shades of RED, The background is BLACK and the line breaks are PURPLE!

Yeah that's what I want. :D :cool:

[ShadowedFlames]

EVERYTHING IIIIIIIII don't like it. If IIIIII don't like it you need to redo it all. EAch group of attributes need to be done in different shades of pink.

The popularity needs to be done in different shades of RED, The background is BLACK and the line breaks are PURPLE!

Yeah that's what I want. :D :cool:

....give me a few days, then. :eek: :p

[ShadowedFlames]

As of 5:40 pm EDT on 9/27, all characters have been entered in the database. Signatures and finishers have been entered for Thor and Sebastian. Will be doing the rest over the coming week, and also getting webpages set up for everyone. Barring computer meltdown part IV, I'm aiming to have the season two preview show up by Friday, 8 October. If I can get it done faster, then this date will be subject to change.

SEASON TWO APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, 1 OCTOBER AT 8:00 PM EASTERN (US) TIME.

As of this post, the spots previously held by Shawn Arrows, Breaker, and British Warrior are no longer being reserved for them. With 15 people confirmed, I can take up to three more entries before I close off the application window. If we end up with an odd number of players, I will use a second character (already in the database) to even up the ranks.

[Prophet]

Hey SF, how are you doing veterans and rookies, vis a vis (I wanted to sound fancy) stats and such. Are vets only facing vets, or will it be a blend of the two?

I only ask because the premise of the league was that we were all equal. A second season changes that, no?

[ShadowedFlames]

Hey SF, how are you doing veterans and rookies, vis a vis (I wanted to sound fancy) stats and such. Are vets only facing vets, or will it be a blend of the two?

I only ask because the premise of the league was that we were all equal. A second season changes that, no?

No, it does not. I was hoping to spring this as a surprise, but since you asked, might as well come out with it. :p

Rookies coming in get cash equivalent to the sum of the average weekly earnings for the previous seasons. I would go into a long-winded example, but in the interest of time and making certain I don't put you to sleep, I'll just come right out and say that the rookies will each start with close to $2,000 so they can improve stats right off the bat. This is enough to push one stat to 19 at the expense of basically everything else. And before the inevitable objection comes up, the range of earnings in season 1 went from a low of $1,439--me, obviously--to a maximum of $2,440--no, I will not tell you who this is yet. As such, $2000 is just above the average per player, but as the rookies get no free points it will balance in the end.

The people who didn't fare as well last season will get more than the standard ten free points to make up for the lack of ability purchases due to lower funds. When I get the new pages posted, I will have all of the relevant information on them so I can field specific questions as needed.

Though if you're worried about the rookies, I suggest you try to butter up MLT--by virtue of winning the season-long prediction contest (I'll post that and more tomorrow, hopefully), she gets to dictate the divisions for next year. Whether she does three divisions (6-5-5) or four divisions (4 each) is up to her to decide. But if you don't wanna deal with rookies upstaging Maxx, you might want to try to convince her to put you in a division away from them.... ;):eek:

[ShadowedFlames]

EVERYTHING IIIIIIIII don't like it. If IIIIII don't like it you need to redo it all. EAch group of attributes need to be done in different shades of pink.

The popularity needs to be done in different shades of RED, The background is BLACK and the line breaks are PURPLE!

Yeah that's what I want. :D :cool:

....give me a few days, then. :eek: :p

Scrap the few days thing. No way for me to change the line break color so you'll have to settle for purple font in the majority of the table headers.

CLICK ME!!! (http://shadowedflames.net/League/Diamond-mockup.html) :p:p:p:cool:

[Wrestling Century]

Wrestling Century: I see no problems with your app. Question for you, though--do you have a link to your avatar picture anywhere? If I could get one that's closer to 150 x 150 that would work better. :D


No, unfortunetly I don't have a link to my avatar picture. If you are unable to use my avatar, then you can just use a standard Keith Vegas pic. :)

[Prophet]

No, it does not. I was hoping to spring this as a surprise, but since you asked, might as well come out with it. :p

Rookies coming in get cash equivalent to the sum of the average weekly earnings for the previous seasons. I would go into a long-winded example, but in the interest of time and making certain I don't put you to sleep, I'll just come right out and say that the rookies will each start with close to $2,000 so they can improve stats right off the bat. This is enough to push one stat to 19 at the expense of basically everything else. And before the inevitable objection comes up, the range of earnings in season 1 went from a low of $1,439--me, obviously--to a maximum of $2,440--no, I will not tell you who this is yet. As such, $2000 is just above the average per player, but as the rookies get no free points it will balance in the end.

The people who didn't fare as well last season will get more than the standard ten free points to make up for the lack of ability purchases due to lower funds. When I get the new pages posted, I will have all of the relevant information on them so I can field specific questions as needed.

Though if you're worried about the rookies, I suggest you try to butter up MLT--by virtue of winning the season-long prediction contest (I'll post that and more tomorrow, hopefully), she gets to dictate the divisions for next year. Whether she does three divisions (6-5-5) or four divisions (4 each) is up to her to decide. But if you don't wanna deal with rookies upstaging Maxx, you might want to try to convince her to put you in a division away from them.... ;):eek:

lol, if I can, I want my own division, thus allowing me to win ... aww, I'll screw it up!

All right, knowing this, Maxx is gonna stay. Reason for the question was if it didn't work out this way (which makes more sense than my thought process) then I could jump to a new rookie to balance out if need be. Thus Maxx's pending trial, or manslaughter for losing to the Phoenix or whatever. lol This way works out well, so Maxx will instead vacation in Bermuda. :p

[moon_lit_tears]

Scrap the few days thing. No way for me to change the line break color so you'll have to settle for purple font in the majority of the table headers.

CLICK ME!!! (http://shadowedflames.net/League/Diamond-mockup.html) :p:p:p:cool:

Hahahahahahahahah I actually like that. Pink and Black look good together. My 2 fav colours. :D *squeeee*

lol, if I can, I want my own division, thus allowing me to win ... aww, I'll screw it up!

All right, knowing this, Maxx is gonna stay. Reason for the question was if it didn't work out this way (which makes more sense than my thought process) then I could jump to a new rookie to balance out if need be. Thus Maxx's pending trial, or manslaughter for losing to the Phoenix or whatever. lol This way works out well, so Maxx will instead vacation in Bermuda. :p



Hey if he's getting his own division, I want a dressing room with fresh grapes and M&M's Only the red ones though.

If not I quit!!!!

[Wrestling Century]

So, the earliest Season 2 can start is October 2nd it seems. I can't wait! But I have one question. Can an option for the divisions be 16 wrestlers, 2 divisions?

[ShadowedFlames]

So, the earliest Season 2 can start is October 2nd it seems. I can't wait! But I have one question. Can an option for the divisions be 16 wrestlers, 2 divisions?

...Huh. Odd, in my spreadsheet's schedule planning page I have a note to do that, just never converted it over.

So, yeah, I'd say the 16 / 2 is a viable option as well.

[Wrestling Century]

...Huh. Odd, in my spreadsheet's schedule planning page I have a note to do that, just never converted it over.

So, yeah, I'd say the 16 / 2 is a viable option as well.

Yeah, then there would be more possible matches with two divisions IMO.

[i effin rule]

Maybe it was discussed and I missed it, but is there any reason we couldn't just do 15 wrestlers? Divisions could be 3 Divisions of 5 Wrestlers (or the other way around). Playoffs could be Division Winners and some wild cards still.

[moon_lit_tears]

Maybe it was discussed and I missed it, but is there any reason we couldn't just do 15 wrestlers? Divisions could be 3 Divisions of 5 Wrestlers (or the other way around). Playoffs could be Division Winners and some wild cards still.

SF, does using the odd number sound familiar? Hmmmmmm?

Sounds like something I said recently. :D

[ShadowedFlames]

But...but...the schedules I worked so hard to make... :p All kidding aside, if there's a consensus to go to 15 / 3 if that's how it falls out, you'll have to give me a day or two to figure out a schedule template to use. I just thought having an even number, and thus no "off" weeks for anyone, was more fair than an odd number and the inevitable complaints from whoever got the first bye saying that having a later week bye is more advantageous due to recovering health, etc.

[moon_lit_tears]

But...but...the schedules I worked so hard to make... :p All kidding aside, if there's a consensus to go to 15 / 3 if that's how it falls out, you'll have to give me a day or two to figure out a schedule template to use. I just thought having an even number, and thus no "off" weeks for anyone, was more fair than an odd number and the inevitable complaints from whoever got the first bye saying that having a later week bye is more advantageous due to recovering health, etc.

Either way is fine with me. If it comes to it, I'll take the first bye. It's all in fun for me.

[ShadowedFlames]

Either way is fine with me. If it comes to it, I'll take the first bye. It's all in fun for me.

The first bye would go to me, as League Manager, because I'd rather not have to worry about being accused of tilting the schedule in my favor. ;) The other 14 weeks would be decided at random.

Speaking of, it took close to five hours--and I have a whale of a headache now--but I have a 15 / 3 schedule done in case it's chosen. I'm going to go do something more constructive now since my brain hurts. :(

EDIT:

Ok, so I did something constructive as promised. Out of the 14 web pages I need to set up (one for each player save myself), I've got the coding done for five of them. as soon as I upload them to my host, I will be sending PMs with the new addresses to the players involved.

So, Derek, Prophet, Jaded, SeanMcG, and MLT, keep an eye on your PM inboxes. You'll be getting your pages shortly. I'll try to knock out another five tomorrow, and have the rest done by the weekend.

When you get your pages, you will find that they are up to date in terms of available training money, with season-ending awards already factored in. You'll also note in that area a line in yellow which reads "(with [number] free points available)" under your training cash. These, as you can tell by the name, are free points you can place in any stat except Wrestling Spirit. You can place no more than five of these free points into a single stat. When you get your PMs you can send me training replies like normal, just let me know when you intend to use your free points (i.e. before spending money, after spending it--PROTIP: This is the best option, etc.). These free points expire at training PM deadline for week one, which is yet to be determined but likely over a week away. Also, note that rookies do not get these free points this season.

[i effin rule]

But...but...the schedules I worked so hard to make... :p All kidding aside, if there's a consensus to go to 15 / 3 if that's how it falls out, you'll have to give me a day or two to figure out a schedule template to use. I just thought having an even number, and thus no "off" weeks for anyone, was more fair than an odd number and the inevitable complaints from whoever got the first bye saying that having a later week bye is more advantageous due to recovering health, etc.

Honestly, I don't really mind either way. Just thought I would put it out there.

[Jman2k3]

How does this work actually? Am interested in joining.

[TheKenwyne]

How does this work actually? Am interested in joining.

Read over the season prior, and then read the rules, copy the app sheet and post one. Simples :)

[moon_lit_tears]

How does this work actually? Am interested in joining.


Create a wrestler, and put points in to your stats once a week. Not that hard, just don't get mad when Diamond kicks your ass.

[ShadowedFlames]

How does this work actually? Am interested in joining.

KenWyne and MLT basically have this answered already, but if you have any questions, shoot me a PM and ask. Remember that deadline is tomorrow (Friday) night, so if you plan to join up you might want to at least get something in; you'd have time to change it between now and tomorrow night :)

[ShadowedFlames]

In light of recent events, I'm posting an updated list of entrants. Deadline is now tentative for tomorrow at 8:00 p.m. Eastern (US) time, may be pushed back a day due to time constraints on my end.

**CONFIRMED IN: 15 PEOPLE**
ShadowedFlames (The Phoenix / alternate character TBD? / League Director)
derek_b (Nuclear Templeton)
moon_lit_tears (Diamond)
Prophet (Maxx Skabb)
Jaded (Robbie Maynard)
SeanMcG (Sean)
i effin rule (Tarik Nolan)
SGRaaize (SGRaaize)
masterded (Johnny Triumph)
Ranson (Thor Hammerskald)-R
TheKenwyne (Sebastian Moore)-R
Dangrel (El Demonio de Sangre)-R
Wrestling Century (Super Century)-R
Toasty (Ly Quang Bao)-R
Arrows (Shawn Arrows)
(NOTE: -R denotes League Rookie for Season 2)

**INTERESTED, WAITING ON APPLICATION: 1 PERSON**
Jman2k3

**NO DECISION YET: 2 PEOPLE**
Mr. Wonderful (The British Warrior)
Zeel1 (Breaker)


EDIT: Five more player pages are ready to go.

i effin rule, SGRaaize, masterded, Ranson, and TheKenwyne: Expect PMs shortly with your info contained within! Like the previous set of PMs, you may send training (and skill points, for those eligible) upon receipt.

NOTE TO ALL ROOKIES: You will find that your popularity is not exactly what you submitted. This is by design, as after the basic stats were input into my spreadsheet, I took an array of the most common popularity changes over the previous seasons and RNG'd them to various locations. The locations vary for each player, and the array consists of 13 changes ranging from -5 to +5. A fourteenth change, zero, was also added for consistency's sake. There is a possibility that your 24 stat could be a 29...or your 6 stat could be a 1. You won't know until I send the PM to you! This is to balance the fact that the returning vets had fourteen matches in which the popularity was altered, and also to simulate the last few months of "experience" the wrestlers had on the road.

Any questions, feel free to shoot me a PM.

[Arrows]

Yea, I'll come back to job for a second season.:D

[moon_lit_tears]

Yea, I'll come back to job for a second season.:D


*cackles evilly*

Working on those divisions now....:D

[i effin rule]

*cackles evilly*

Working on those divisions now....:D

I think you should make things easy for me. Do you accept bribes? :cool:

[moon_lit_tears]

I think you should make things easy for me. Do you accept bribes? :cool:


Yes, yes I do, oh and if you enjoy Derek having a lot of pain I'm so down for it. :D

[ShadowedFlames]

Yes, yes I do, oh and if you enjoy Derek having a lot of pain I'm so down for it. :D

:eek: I'm starting to think this was a bad idea.... :p

[Derek B]

Yes, yes I do, oh and if you enjoy Derek having a lot of pain I'm so down for it. :D

Regardless of what you end up choosing, I am sooooo gonna make you pay for it. :p

[moon_lit_tears]

Regardless of what you end up choosing, I am sooooo gonna make you pay for it. :p

I'm shaking in my spandex! :cool:

[Ranson]

Training sent. Everything in booking skill!

I'm shaking in my spandex!

That, I'd pay to see...

[ShadowedFlames]

That, I'd pay to see...

That's my line, bub.... :p

[moon_lit_tears]

Training sent. Everything in booking skill!

That, I'd pay to see...


If you change your avatar back, I'll give you a preview for free. :D

[moon_lit_tears]

Baring no changes in players, Since Jmans being a douche and not responding. Divisions have been sent to SF. :D

[ShadowedFlames]

ATTENTION: Arrows, Wrestling Century, Dangrel, and Toasty: Your PM box has the link to your respective character webpages.

For all players...I will be going in to edit scheduling information (and training info for those of you who have already sent it in), so you can get an idea of what your first week looks like barring a last minute entry. As mentioned before with 15 players, my character will be taking the first bye so there is no accusation of me fixing the schedule to my favor (as if my lousy 3-11 record is worth a darn!). :p I've looked at the divisions, and with no returning champion OR runner-up, well...the field looks wide open, and one division is going to be brutal barring changes. The rookies are all spread out, so there isn't a "rooks only" division as I might have been tempted to do had I gotten to choose the division.

EDIT: In light of the comment made by MLT below, I'm holding off on adding divisions and first opponents to each page. In fact, my 16 / 4 template corrupted so I need to go in and fix it anyway, and that's the important step at the moment. Stats will be updated momentarily.

[Derek B]

ATTENTION: Arrows, Wrestling Century, Dangrel, and Toasty: Your PM box has the link to your respective character webpages.

For all players...I will be going in to edit scheduling information (and training info for those of you who have already sent it in), so you can get an idea of what your first week looks like barring a last minute entry. As mentioned before with 15 players, my character will be taking the first bye so there is no accusation of me fixing the schedule to my favor (as if my lousy 3-11 record is worth a darn!). :p I've looked at the divisions, and with no returning champion OR runner-up, well...the field looks wide open, and one division is going to be brutal barring changes. The rookies are all spread out, so there isn't a "rooks only" division as I might have been tempted to do had I gotten to choose the division.

I bet Diamond and Nuclear Templeton aren't in the same division... that girl has a good head on her shoulders and wants to keep it there. :p

[moon_lit_tears]

I bet Diamond and Nuclear Templeton aren't in the same division... that girl has a good head on her shoulders and wants to keep it there. :p

Bwa-hahahahahahahahahaha

I just talked to Jman waiting to hear back. If he joins I have the revised Divisions all ready to go for you SF. :D

[Ranson]

If you change your avatar back, I'll give you a preview for free. :D

You have 24 hours. Beyond that, my wife will get suspicious.

[moon_lit_tears]

You have 24 hours. Beyond that, my wife will get suspicious.

*shakes in her spandex*

[Jman2k3]

***THE GDS WRESTLING SPIRIT II LEAGUE APPLICATION***

Character Name: "The Scorpion" Scott Stevens
Short Name: Scorpion
Gender: M
Birth Month: January
Birth Year: 1979

Bio: (Note: make this as long as you'd like; I'll trim it some to fit a WS2 bio but keep the original mainly untouched for thread usage)


Size: (pick one) -
Heavyweight (Triple H)


Wrestler Style: MMA Crossover

Bias: Heel

Nationality: American

Based in: US

Language Skills: (None, Basic, Passing, or Fluent in the following)
English: fluent
Spanish: passing
French: none
Japanese: basic
German: basic
Italian: none

Personality: Driven
Attitude: Egomaniac

Employment: Freelance

Traits (yes/no)
Highly Religious Person: no
Is Known to Use Steroids: yes
Has Problems With the Law: no
Alcoholic: no
Drug User (regular user of the "harder" drugs): no

Special Traits (Yes/No)
Becomes a Raging Bull when Bleeding: no
Adrenaline Rush ("He's Hulking up!"): no
Bleeds a Lot (Ric Flair): yes
Samoan Skull (Headshrinkers, Umaga, etc.): no
Undead Selling (Undertaker): no
Expert at Dirty Tactics (Ric Flair, Roddy Piper): yes
2 x 4 Factor (can put on a good match against a plank of wood): yes
Skins the Cat during matches (Shawn Michaels, pre-back injury): no
Cannot climb to the top rope (Yokozuna): no
Gets to the top rope in one leap (RVD): yes

POPULARITY

Everyone will start with 15% worldwide popularity.
Pick three areas of the world from the list below. One of those areas (your pick) becomes 24%, another becomes 21%, and the third becomes 18%.
Now, pick three other areas. One of those areas becomes 6%, another becomes 9%, and the last becomes 12%.
Your popularity determines your initial energy level, so those who are more popular in an area are more likely to win, etc.
In any event, here are the different areas in the game. Please indicate to which areas you wish to apply the modifiers listed above.

UNITED STATES
New England
Tri-State
Mid-Atlantic
South East 18% (Stevens family are wrestling legends in the South)
Mid-South 24% (Home Region/From Texas)
Great Lakes
Midwest
South West 21% (Stevens family are wrestling legends in the South)
North West
Puerto Rico

CANADA
British Columbia 12% (Wife's family is from here and The Stevens family had a taled rivalry with the Barbosas)
The Maritimes
Ontario
Quebec
The Prairies

MEXICO
North
West Central
Southeast 9%

JAPAN
Chubu
Chugoku
Hokkaido
Kanto
Kinki
Kyushu
Shikoku
Tohoku

UNITED KINGDOM
Midlands
North
Scotland
South

EUROPE
Western 6%
Central
Eastern

Moves: Based on the style of wrestler chosen and the size of the wrestler, a default set of moves will be made by the CPU.

For signature and finishing moves, create a name for the move and describe it. If the move is based off a wrestling move, then that description alone will suffice.

Signature Move: Arachnophobia (Scorpion Deathlock)
Finisher: Z"Ha"Dum (Stone Cold Stunner but can be hit from anywhere and any direction like the diamond cutter)

[Derek B]

Just popping in to say that in TEW/WreSpi terms, Texas is in the Mid South region. :) England is also split into 3 parts... North, Midlands and South.

I'm also amused at the moves an MMA crossover has for finishers... not what I'd expect to see in a real fight unless I was in it, though I'm more of a Texas Cloverleaf kinda guy. :p

[ShadowedFlames]

England is also split into 3 parts... Rainy, Foggy and Cold.
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Fixed that for ya, sir. ;)

SIGN-UPS ARE CLOSED FOR SEASON TWO!

All players have their pages, and as soon as I post this message I'm going in and editing them to reflect the divisions and first week schedule. I will be posting the first week schedule in the game thread momentarily so those of you who are inclined to make early predictions can do so; I will be making mine on Monday when I post the pre-show thread.

[Jman2k3]

Just popping in to say that in TEW/WreSpi terms, Texas is in the Mid South region. :) England is also split into 3 parts... North, Midlands and South.

I'm also amused at the moves an MMA crossover has for finishers... not what I'd expect to see in a real fight unless I was in it, though I'm more of a Texas Cloverleaf kinda guy. :p

I need to fix that then. :o

Mr. Flames if you could update the newly edited profile of mine.

Well my guys skill set is based on multiple things, wrestling, submission/technician, and hardcore/brawler. I could only pick one so I chose the one that was two in one lol. :p

I like the Cloverleaf as well but back in the old video games they didn't have it so I've suck with the Sharpshooter ever since.

[ShadowedFlames]

Mr. Flames if you could update the newly edited profile of mine.


I'll allow it this time. Just don't make it a habit. :p

[Jman2k3]

I'll allow it this time. Just don't make it a habit. :p

Won't happen again.

[moon_lit_tears]

Won't happen again.

Pfft I'm the one you should be worried about, not him. :D

[ShadowedFlames]

Debating how the playoffs should work in terms of body health. The two options I'm considering:

1) Leaving the body health at the level it will be when the playoffs come. It will likely be low all around, and could lead to quick matches. On the flip side, the "byes" given to the top two seeds could be added in, making it harder (as in real life) for the lower seeds to make the finals. After each round, I would implement a week's worth of recovery to restore body health between rounds. Those not making the playoffs would not be affected by this; whatever their health was at the end of the regular season is what would be taken into account to determine loss of maximum health for next season.

2) Reset all participants to their maximum available health for each round. If I implement this, I will be using the altered maximums for the end of the season (it may be 97/98 or so instead of the 100), based on what the final body health was at the end of the regular season. This might be the "fair" method, but possibly not as realistic as the first option.

I can go either way on this, I'd like some input from the rest of you. Thoughts/opinions?

[Derek B]

Debating how the playoffs should work in terms of body health. The two options I'm considering:

1) Leaving the body health at the level it will be when the playoffs come. It will likely be low all around, and could lead to quick matches. On the flip side, the "byes" given to the top two seeds could be added in, making it harder (as in real life) for the lower seeds to make the finals. After each round, I would implement a week's worth of recovery to restore body health between rounds. Those not making the playoffs would not be affected by this; whatever their health was at the end of the regular season is what would be taken into account to determine loss of maximum health for next season.

2) Reset all participants to their maximum available health for each round. If I implement this, I will be using the altered maximums for the end of the season (it may be 97/98 or so instead of the 100), based on what the final body health was at the end of the regular season. This might be the "fair" method, but possibly not as realistic as the first option.

I can go either way on this, I'd like some input from the rest of you. Thoughts/opinions?

I think I'm leaning towards option 2 on that one... I like both ways really, but making it a level playing field for everyone who qualifies for the final stage seems like the way to go. :)

[moon_lit_tears]

Debating how the playoffs should work in terms of body health. The two options I'm considering:

1) Leaving the body health at the level it will be when the playoffs come. It will likely be low all around, and could lead to quick matches. On the flip side, the "byes" given to the top two seeds could be added in, making it harder (as in real life) for the lower seeds to make the finals. After each round, I would implement a week's worth of recovery to restore body health between rounds. Those not making the playoffs would not be affected by this; whatever their health was at the end of the regular season is what would be taken into account to determine loss of maximum health for next season.

2) Reset all participants to their maximum available health for each round. If I implement this, I will be using the altered maximums for the end of the season (it may be 97/98 or so instead of the 100), based on what the final body health was at the end of the regular season. This might be the "fair" method, but possibly not as realistic as the first option.

I can go either way on this, I'd like some input from the rest of you. Thoughts/opinions? I like option 3. Diamond win.....

I think I'm leaning towards option 2 on that one... I like both ways really, but making it a level playing field for everyone who qualifies for the final stage seems like the way to go. :)

Damn, I have to agree with Derek here. I think that making it an even shot for everyone will be the best way to go. Sometimes you get bad luck, and it's nice to know you're not out of it yet.

[Ranson]

Yeah, I'm liking 2, as well. It also means that your top tier isn't going to be as damaged from season to season. Sure, it let's fresh, undamaged blood rise to replace them, but it punishes those who've succeeded with more damage.

[Toasty]

I'd like to be taken out of this. I am so confused.

[moon_lit_tears]

I'd like to be taken out of this. I am so confused.

NO no no no no what don't you get?

Actually do you have YIM MSN or AIM?

If you do PM me your name for one and I'll answer anything you need. It's not hard. I mean c'mon if Jman can get it surely you can. :D

[ShadowedFlames]

All right, folks, we're still a month and a half away from the season two playoffs, but there's a few topics I'd like to start discussing with anyone planning to return (or even join in!) for season three.

1. With the current League thread at 760 posts or so (and likely to be up over 1,000 by the end of this season), would it be easier for everyone if a new thread was started, with a link to the first two seasons and maybe a post reserved in the beginning for stats and such?

2. Feedback on the body health mechanic--what's good, what needs to be changed, should it be scrapped altogether, or any other thoughts about it.

3. Suggestions for any other changes or additions to be included for season three. They can be game-related (i.e. tweaks to the popularity formula, changes to the base winnings each week, and so on), prediction game-related, show layout-related, or what have you. Y'all are playing this as much as I am; I'm willing to listen to things that you might think would work in the game.


I'll even start by throwing something out there for discussion. As it stands, the predictions are worth 1 point each, regardless of other factors. This could lead to a tied finish, possibly, and I'm thinking of tweaking it slightly for season three. Below is the idea I have in mind:

Assume a pool of ten people predicting for this show. Main event is Sean vs. Shawn Arrows (example). Of the ten people, 8 guess Sean to win, 2 guess Arrows. If each player in the pool constitutes a single point, that means there are 10 points in the pool. Whomever picks the winner splits the points equally among all of the winners.

Thus, is Sean wins the example match, the 10 points are divided equally among the 8 people who picked him: 10 / 8 = 1.25 points each. The two who picked wrong, as is the norm, get nothing.

Inversely, if Arrows wins, the 10 points is divided two ways: 10 / 2 = 5.00 points each. The other eight get nothing.

At the end of the year, most points wins, as usual, and gets the right to set divisions for the following season. To sweeten the pot, at the end of the year, each player's prediction points would be converted to training cash and would be able to be used like normal match winnings. (If a spectator plays along with this, and enters a character in season four, I would allow the points they had won to be converted to training cash in that instance.)

This would make things interesting, and would make the upsets that much bigger as a few people could win big on them. However, I would have to change one thing about predictions. Currently, I allow changes up until the show is posted; with this example, I would have to nullify the option to change picks. (After all, you can't take a bet back in Vegas!)

With that, I've said my piece, I will open the floor to other comments, questions, et al.

[Ranson]

Honestly, I'm having a blast as it is, 2-6 or no.

I think body health may need a bit of tweaking. When you look at how everyone seems to be doing, the head is taking a savage beating, followed by body, legs, and arms, in general. I really think this can throw off how people function from week to week. For example, I'm coming up against Arrows, who is likely to be on a near-empty tank for head and body. If I can simply outlast him, I can pull a medical DQ pretty easily. Now, I understand that that's part of the point of the mechanic; however, I think it's a little backwards in terms of how much damage carries over and how. When you look at the real world, things seem to go in almost the opposite order; legs wear out, then maybe arms, then body and head break down. I might suggest somewhat enhanced recovery on body and head, but severely reduced recovery on limbs. That might push the realism a bit more.

I like the prediction scheme you mentioned. That makes picking the upset nice and valuable...

[Jman2k3]

Honestly, I'm having a blast as it is, 2-6 or no.

I think body health may need a bit of tweaking. When you look at how everyone seems to be doing, the head is taking a savage beating, followed by body, legs, and arms, in general. I really think this can throw off how people function from week to week. For example, I'm coming up against Arrows, who is likely to be on a near-empty tank for head and body. If I can simply outlast him, I can pull a medical DQ pretty easily. Now, I understand that that's part of the point of the mechanic; however, I think it's a little backwards in terms of how much damage carries over and how. When you look at the real world, things seem to go in almost the opposite order; legs wear out, then maybe arms, then body and head break down. I might suggest somewhat enhanced recovery on body and head, but severely reduced recovery on limbs. That might push the realism a bit more.

I like the prediction scheme you mentioned. That makes picking the upset nice and valuable...

This.

Also, I think you are dead on about starting a new thread for Season 3 and just linking back to seasons 1 and 2.

I was thinking if it could be done maybe adding like a manager feature, since I have a manger, and she could interfere from time to time if that's possible or adding an interference feature.

Like during Scorpion's matches Diamond or Phoenix would come down and attack and vice versa since they have been the targets of his rants throughout the season.

[Derek B]

This.

Also, I think you are dead on about starting a new thread for Season 3 and just linking back to seasons 1 and 2.

I was thinking if it could be done maybe adding like a manager feature, since I have a manger, and she could interfere from time to time if that's possible or adding an interference feature.

Like during Scorpion's matches Diamond or Phoenix would come down and attack and vice versa since they have been the targets of his rants throughout the season.

There's already a manager mechanic in place, you just need to save up those pennies so you can buy her a license to be at ringside. :p

In relation to ShadowedFlames' post.

+ Don't care either way on a new thread or not, however you'd rather organise it is good. Not like many people are lurking in this forum to get upset at you taking all the spots. :p

+ Body health seems to be working quite well, I think. I assume everyone has spent some money on resilience (I only did for this mechanic) by now so if you were to ditch it I think there'd need to be a refund on there if people wanted it. But more importantly, the focus of the damage seems to be focussed on the head and body because everyone is at a low skill level. All of our wrestlers are terrible compared to the default Cornellverse, which leads to us all only having access to the basic types of move such as the punches, kicks, clotheslines etc.... some of us are starting to open up a bit as our main stats creep up the way, but it's going to be a while before we really see anyone focussing on the arms or legs as that requires some of the more technical minded folks to be boosting those skills up a bit more yet. and I'd put money on people spreading their points across the tech skills rather than just raising one... guilty of that myself when I play. :p

+ Wrestling Spirit... nobody has enough to be able to do anything with it. A while back I suggested a system where we gain 1 point for a win and lose half a point for a defeat. Combined with damage we shouldn't end up with too many superstars by doing that. :)

+ Predictions sounds fun, but since it's you that's going to have to track it all it's really up to you. I'll be predicting regardless of what format you use. :)

[Jman2k3]

There's already a manager mechanic in place, you just need to save up those pennies so you can buy her a license to be at ringside. :p

Really now? How much does the manager license cost?

[moon_lit_tears]

Really now? How much does the manager license cost?

3k.

[Jman2k3]

3k.

What else can you buy?

[moon_lit_tears]

What else can you buy?

More finishers. Other than that I don't know what SF is offering.

Now if you step this way I have some fruity drinks I like to share with my upcoming opponents. They are good. Don't mind the cramping it's harmless. :D

[Jman2k3]

More finishers. Other than that I don't know what SF is offering.

Now if you step this way I have some fruity drinks I like to share with my upcoming opponents. They are good. Don't mind the cramping it's harmless. :D

Poison????? No!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[moon_lit_tears]

Poison????? No!!!!!!!!!!!!!

C'mon darlin I'd never poison you. I'm to sweet for that,

[Jman2k3]

C'mon darlin I'd never poison you. I'm to sweet for that,

True.

[Mak_antems]

The Phoenix 0-0, 15 vs. The British Warrior 0-0, 15
SGRaaize 0-0, 15 vs. Breaker 0-0, 15
Maxx Skabb 0-0, 15 vs. Nuclear Templeton 0-0, 15
Johnny Triumph 0-0, 15 vs. Sean 0-0, 15
Robbie Maynard 0-0, 15 vs. Tarik Nolan 0-0, 15
HARDCORE: Shawn Arrows 0-0, 15 vs. Diamond 0-0, 15

Are people outwith the league allowed to predict?

[Dangrel]

Sure Mak, anybody is allowed to predict.

[ShadowedFlames]

Well, folks, we're about three weeks away from the end of Season Two.

Who's interested in a third season? (This is for veterans and newcomers alike.) Tweaks to the game system include the following for the upcoming season:

After testing and playing with numbers, the body health mechanic is being tweaked for season three. As suggested earlier in this thread, more healing will be given to the head and torso, and much less to the arms and legs, to better simulate realism.
I'm still debating about changing the whole Wrestling Spirit stat to a suggestion made earlier on. As I type this, I may be able to tinker with it more at work tomorrow due to impending snow *shudders* which will give me a rough benchmark to work with.
The prediction game will be changed as I outlined a few posts above, to make things interesting and further encourage participation among both League members and the general public.
In a minor change to how shows are presented, I will be bringing back the three-person commentary team as that was easier for me to write.
A new thread will be started for Season Three (and possibly Four, if interest continues to hold and I don't drive myself nuts in the meantime), with links both to seasons 1 & 2, and this thread.
I'm maintaining Saturday for posting shows, as most of my documents are on my home computer and thus not readily accessible during increasingly-busy work days.


Most of the other changes are those that help me run this thing more efficiently (namely, changes to my spreadsheet to automatically format divisional rankings, popularity changes, card line-ups, etc.) and thus won't be seen until The League is no more.

As with last season, I'm giving current League veterans first dibs on spots for season three. Out of sixteen current members, one is guaranteed not to return next season as he went and got himself banned from the forums. That leaves at the moment up to five openings, barring further positions opening up. Twenty people is as high as I want to go for right now, as ten matches a week is more than enough (and even then, the first two may be to be presented as "dark" matches in order to keep from the shows being too long to read).

Finally, an open question: does anyone know of a good (preferably free) program or website that generates schedules based on what criteria I put in? I've beat my head against the desk repeatedly trying to make schedules by myself that fit what I want (especially the one I just finished, an 18-player 3-division schedule) without finding ways to muck it up. I've done some searching and have yet to find something that fits my needs. Any help would be appreciated.

Up-to-date roster can be found on page six (at 40 posts/page).

[moon_lit_tears]

I'm up for a 3rd season. :).

[Prophet]

Maxx will be back, barring being arrested for beating up Mr. Peanut ... shame to see Maxx go back to jail for A Salt. :p

Thank you, thank you, I'll be here all week!

[Ranson]

I am so in.

[SeanMcG]

I'll be back next season :D

[Dangrel]

I'll be back!

[Derek B]

Nuclear will definitely be back, he'll want to defend his championship... even if it is just the Alpha Division. :)

[masterded]

Mr. Triumph will for sure be back.

[moon_lit_tears]

That's 8. I know of one who will not be back. Jerk!

[Ranson]

On the scheduler thing, I saw "Splendid City Sports Scheduler Lite 6.8.3" on cnet.com. Might be of some use, I dunno.

[TheKenwyne]

*Arnie voice*

I'll be back.

[ShadowedFlames]

On the scheduler thing, I saw "Splendid City Sports Scheduler Lite 6.8.3" on cnet.com. Might be of some use, I dunno.

I tried using that in the first incarnation of the League, when I had two divisions of four. It's not very user friendly (or user-intuitive, for that matter), plus you have to pay for the full version in order to save complete, formatted schedules. I appreciate the look, though. :D

[Prophet]

I found a couple of free round robin schedulers, but I think it only randomizes names, and possible locations. Not sure if you'd want something deeper. If you wanna give it a look, though, it's here-ish (http://www.teamopolis.com/tools/round-robin-generator.aspx) ... now I'm off to toy with the random team generator, until I'm reminded I'm supposed to be working. :p

[Wrestling Century]

Super Century is going to be rocking the third season. :cool: Yeah, I'd like to rejoin!

[Wrestling Century]

Also, how can I get a manager?

[Ranson]

Also, how can I get a manager?

Oodles of money. $3k.

[moon_lit_tears]

Oodles of money. $3k.

My lovely manager Jayde will be joining me next season. :D

[i effin rule]

I'm still in.

[Ranson]

My lovely manager Jayde will be joining me next season. :D

I can see Frankie's comments about girl-on-girl locker room "training sessions" already...

[MichiganHero]

Keep this space, so I can get a character form done in the morning plz. And if you don't my army of the dead will eat Jayde.

[Ranson]

Keep this space, so I can get a character form done in the morning plz. And if you don't my army of the dead will eat Jayde.

Glad to see you in!

[moon_lit_tears]

I can see Frankie's comments about girl-on-girl locker room "training sessions" already...

Frankie can watch...I mean eww you perve!! :p

Keep this space, so I can get a character form done in the morning plz. And if you don't my army of the dead will eat Jayde.

Pfft Jayde can handle you!

[Prophet]

Frankie can watch...I mean eww you perve!! :p

Frankie can't watch, `cause that's Maxx's spot. And Maxx knows how to shiv someone in the showers without being caught, darn it! :p

[ShadowedFlames]

Frankie can't watch, `cause that's Maxx's spot. And Maxx knows how to shiv someone in the showers without being caught, darn it! :p

New addition to Season Three: Jailhouse Match.

Winner is the first person to escape maximum security without being shanked. :p

[moon_lit_tears]

New addition to Season Three: Jailhouse Match.

Winner is the first person to escape maximum security without being shanked. :p

What? No barroom brawl? :p

Me thinks the ladies rooms are gonna need to be checked for Maxxs' peepholes. Lol

[ShadowedFlames]

Moving from the last page....



(Bold text denotes confirmed entry for Season Three)

The Phoenix (w/Te'Snilo Bradenbury): ShadowedFlames (League Director)
Sean: SeanMcG
Johnny Triumph: masterded
Nuclear Templeton: derek_b
Sebastian Moore: TheKenwyne
Tarik Nolan: i effin rule
Maxx Skabb: Prophet
Scott Stevens: Jman2k3
SGRaaize: SGRaaize
Diamond (with Jayde): moon_lit_tears
Robbie Maynard: Jaded
Shawn Arrows: Arrows (Reserved until end of Season Two)
Thor Hammerskald: Ranson
El Demonio de Sangre: Dangrel
Super Century: Wrestling Century
Ace Kerghan: MichiganHero (new entrant)
Open Roster Spot 2
Open Roster Spot 3
Open Roster Spot 4
Open Roster Spot 5

[MichiganHero]

***THE GDS WRESTLING SPIRIT II LEAGUE APPLICATION***

Avatar = http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/1292/acekerghan.jpg

Character Name: Ezekial "ACE" Kerghan
Short Name: Kerghan
Gender: Male
Birth Month: September
Birth Year: 1980

Bio: Origanally a part time wrestler for The Dog Pound, Ezekial heeaded to "The League" in search of competition. Having spent some time in between in an insane asylum, Ezekial is now psychotic than before.

Size: (pick one)
Middleweight (John Cena/CM Punk)

Wrestler Style: Normal, Brawler, MMA Crossover, Strong Style, Technician, Cruiserweight, Super Junior, Spot Monkey, Psychopath, Entertainer, Lucha Libre (pick one) : Psychopath

Bias: Face/Heel

Nationality: American, Canadian, Mexican, Japanese, English, European, Australian, Other (pick one) Scottish if possible

Based in: US, Canada, Japan, Mexico, UK, Europe (pick one)

Language Skills: (None, Basic, Passing, or Fluent in the following)
English: Fluent
Spanish: Passable
French: Passable
Japanese: None
German: None
Italian: None

Personality: Very Nice, Driven, Joker, Jackass, Manipulative, Bitter, Normal, Free Spirit (pick one)
Attitude: Politician, Master Politician, Egomaniac, Selfish, Normal, Professional (pick one)

Employment: Normal/Freelance (pick one)

Traits (yes/no)
Highly Religious Person: Yes
Is Known to Use Steroids: No
Has Problems With the Law: Yes
Alcoholic: No
Drug User (regular user of the "harder" drugs): No

Special Traits (Yes/No)
Becomes a Raging Bull when Bleeding: No
Adrenaline Rush ("He's Hulking up!"): No
Bleeds a Lot (Ric Flair): Yes
Samoan Skull (Headshrinkers, Umaga, etc.): Yes
Undead Selling (Undertaker): No
Expert at Dirty Tactics (Ric Flair, Roddy Piper): No
2 x 4 Factor (can put on a good match against a plank of wood): No
Skins the Cat during matches (Shawn Michaels, pre-back injury): No
Cannot climb to the top rope (Yokozuna): No
Gets to the top rope in one leap (RVD): Yes

POPULARITY

Everyone will start with 15% worldwide popularity.
Pick three areas of the world from the list below. One of those areas (your pick) becomes 24%, another becomes 21%, and the third becomes 18%.
Now, pick three other areas. One of those areas becomes 6%, another becomes 9%, and the last becomes 12%.
Your popularity determines your initial energy level, so those who are more popular in an area are more likely to win, etc.
In any event, here are the different areas in the game. Please indicate to which areas you wish to apply the modifiers listed above.

UNITED STATES
New England
Tri-State
Mid-Atlantic
South East
Mid-South
Great Lakes
Midwest
South West
North West
Puerto Rico

CANADA
British Columbia
The Maritimes
Ontario
Quebec
The Prairies

MEXICO
North
West Central
Southeast

JAPAN
Chubu
Chugoku
Hokkaido
Kanto
Kinki
Kyushu
Shikoku
Tohoku

UNITED KINGDOM
Midlands -18%
North - 6%
Scotland - 24%
South - 9%

EUROPE
Western - 21%
Central
Eastern - 12%

Moves: Based on the style of wrestler chosen and the size of the wrestler, a default set of moves will be made by the CPU.

For signature and finishing moves, create a name for the move and describe it. If the move is based off a wrestling move, then that description alone will suffice.

Signature Move: Redeem Thee and They Will Fall - (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6RlW3N18M4&feature=related)

Finisher: Redemption ( G.T.S.) -The move title is just the one, not two seperate finishers.

[Jaded]

Sorry, hadn't remembered to post - still in please!

[ShadowedFlames]

So as of right now, that makes 13 people.

Easiest schedule to make in this case would be a single-division schedule, with one person off per week for the bye. Still have a few weeks in case anyone else wants to jump in!

[i effin rule]

So as of right now, that makes 13 people.

Easiest schedule to make in this case would be a single-division schedule, with one person off per week for the bye. Still have a few weeks in case anyone else wants to jump in!

If needed (and allowed) I can add another guy. Alternatively, one might be able to snag one of the NLW guys.

[ShadowedFlames]

If needed (and allowed) I can add another guy. Alternatively, one might be able to snag one of the NLW guys.

Not sure if anyone from NLW would want to come back in on this after the version I ran over there a few years back. Worth a try after the board reset, though.

As for running two characters, that's left to the general consensus of the group. If we end up with 15, I think I still have the prototype 15-player/3-division schedule I had right before we switched to 16 this past season. Would have to take a look.

[SGRaaize]

Not sure if I posted here already, but I'm in

[ShadowedFlames]

With Raaize's confirmation here, and Jman's in the game thread, that gives us 15 people with two weeks remaining in sign-ups. :D

[ShadowedFlames]

I have Ace's modified starting popularity and cash entered in the spreadsheet. When I get the season two playoffs posted, I'll add Ace to the database and work on his webpage.

Sign-ups for season three will run for a couple more weeks in case anyone from the outside wants to jump in to one of the 4 guaranteed open spots still available.

[MichiganHero]

I have Ace's modified starting popularity and cash entered in the spreadsheet. When I get the season two playoffs posted, I'll add Ace to the database and work on his webpage.

Sign-ups for season three will run for a couple more weeks in case anyone from the outside wants to jump in to one of the 4 guaranteed open spots still available.

Did I do something wrong? :S

[moon_lit_tears]

Did I do something wrong? :S

No. As the seasons roll on we gain/lose popularity from placevto place. You modified your popularity when you posted your character.

[ShadowedFlames]

The season two entrants can also attest to this.

What I do is keep a tally of the changes in popularity for every match in a season. At the end of the season, I see which changes happened most, and jot those numbers down, 8ne for each week of the season. When a brand new character comes in, I start with their popularity as posted in their application, and randomly assign one of the factors to an area, with no duplicates in the same season.

If. I were at home I could explain it a lot better, but here's the short version: when you get your sheet, you'll find that your 21, 18, and a lot of your 15% areas will be different than you expect to simulate the time spent preparing to join The League.

Also, you'll have about 2 seasons' worth of training cash to use at once. This is for balance when compared to those who've been here from the start.

[ShadowedFlames]

All right, folks, with Season Two officially in the books, any reservations that have not been confirmed are now open for the taking. Those of you who have already said that you were in for season three are unaffected, your spots have been locked in.

To wit, this only affects one person, and there are now up to five spots open for anyone wishing to join us for season three. Below is an up-to-date list.

The Phoenix (w/Te'Snilo Bradenbury): ShadowedFlames (League Director)
Sean: SeanMcG
DEFENDING LEAGUE CHAMPION Johnny Triumph: masterded
Nuclear Templeton: derek_b
Sebastian Moore: TheKenwyne
Tarik Nolan: i effin rule
Maxx Skabb: Prophet
Scott Stevens: Jman2k3
SGRaaize: SGRaaize
Diamond (with Jayde): moon_lit_tears
Robbie Maynard: Jaded
Thor Hammerskald: Ranson
El Demonio de Sangre: Dangrel
Super Century: Wrestling Century
Ezekial Kerghan: MichiganHero (new entrant)
Ian Carlisle: Ian Carlisle (new entrant)

Open Roster Spot 1
Open Roster Spot 2
Open Roster Spot 3
Open Roster Spot 4

DEADLINE FOR NEW ENTRANT APPLICATIONS IS SET FOR FEBRUARY 19, 2011 AT 11:59 PM EST / FEBRUARY 20, 2011 AT 04:59 GMT.

To returning members: if you know of someone on the GDS forums who might want to join in, direct them this way! I'd prefer that they actually pay attention to the thread and would be willing to send in training PM's, so we don't have a vacant player in the game like I've had each of the last two seasons (British Warrior / Ly Quang Bao). I've got five spots open, first come first served!

To our current lone new entrant (MichiganHero), I'll PM you the link to your character's web page on Monday after I've completed it. For everyone else, your links will remain the same as they were this season. (And if you somehow lost the PM with your link in it, let me know and I'll send it to you again. :o )

Once all of that has been updated, I'll let everyone know in this thread.

[MichiganHero]

Wooooo, go my guy!

One quick question, can I have his name changed to Ezekial Kerghan. Ace seems too.....nicey nice.

[ShadowedFlames]

Wooooo, go my guy!

One quick question, can I have his name changed to Ezekial Kerghan. Ace seems too.....nicey nice.

Done.

Update: I have all 16 pages and the final copy of the Season Two schedule done. I didn't have time to upload everything to my host before Raw came on, though, so expect pages updated tomorrow evening.

Season One vets will remember the free points gimmick; it is back for this season. For you Season Two entries, here's how it works.

All returning players get at least 10 free stat points that. They can use to put into any stat aside from Wrestling Spirit. No more than 5 free points can be put into a single stat. If you finished worse than 7-7, you'll get more than tghe base 10 points (sort of like how lower ranked teams get to draft first in other sports).

Season Three rookies (as of now, all one of ya) will start with about $6,500 in training cash to bring them up to speed with everyone else. If you focused on one stat alone, you could bump it to 35, but at the cost of everything else. Keep that thought in mind.

[Ranson]

If you finished worse than 7-7, you'll get more than tghe base 10 points (sort of like how lower ranked teams get to draft first in other sports).



Sweet, didn't realize that. I thought it was a flat ten.

[ShadowedFlames]

Updates, again.

About to head into my host server and update pages. As soon as your pages update (for you vets, you'll know because there will be a note under your cash total stating "With X free points (max 5 in one stat)"), you can send in training PM's, signature/finisher moves or managerial requests (if you have the cash to do so), and assign free points. MichiganHero, be on the lookout for a PM from me shortly with a link to your character's web page.

Any free points not spent by the training PM deadline for week one of the new season will be forfeited.

Finally, folks, I've come up with a way for you to tell at a glance (with two inputs) exactly how much money you will need to move from one stat level to another, helpful if you're looking to bump a stat up by 6 or 7 points at once. I will be including the link at the top of each of your character pages.

I do ask a couple of favors, though, regarding this.

* Cell D11 has the formula that will update totals automatically based on what is put in the two gray cells (C7 and E7). PLEASE DO NOT EDIT CELL D11 as doing so will mess up the spreadsheet and then I'll have to go in and fix it.

* Because this is being shared via Google Docs, it's possible that some of you may access the sheet at the same time. I know this is common courtesy, but please take turns. :)

With that said, folks, expect pages to be updated within the next hour or so!

[Ian carlisle]

***THE GDS WRESTLING SPIRIT II LEAGUE APPLICATION***

Character Name: Ian Carlisle
Short Name: Ian
Gender: Male
Birth Month: January
Birth Year: 1991

Bio: Ian Carlisle is a 20 year old who was watched wrestling his life and seeing the league as his best shot at glory, trained extensvly to be up to the standard of his heroes on tv.

Size: Lightweight


Wrestler Style: Super Junior
Bias: Face

Nationality: English

Based in: UK

Language Skills: (None, Basic, Passing, or Fluent in the following)
English: Fluent
Spanish: Passing
French: Passing
Japanese:None
German: None
Italian: None

Personality: Driven
Attitude: Professional (pick one)

Employment: Normal/Freelance

Traits (yes/no)
Highly Religious Person: No
Is Known to Use Steroids: No
Has Problems With the Law: No
Alcoholic: no
Drug User (regular user of the "harder" drugs): no

Special Traits (Yes/No)
Becomes a Raging Bull when Bleeding: yes
Adrenaline Rush ("He's Hulking up!"): no
Bleeds a Lot (Ric Flair): yes
Samoan Skull (Headshrinkers, Umaga, etc.): no
Undead Selling (Undertaker): no
Expert at Dirty Tactics (Ric Flair, Roddy Piper): no
2 x 4 Factor (can put on a good match against a plank of wood): yes
Skins the Cat during matches (Shawn Michaels, pre-back injury): yes
Cannot climb to the top rope (Yokozuna): no
Gets to the top rope in one leap (RVD): no

POPULARITY

Everyone will start with 15% worldwide popularity.
Pick three areas of the world from the list below. One of those areas (your pick) becomes 24%, another becomes 21%, and the third becomes 18%.
Now, pick three other areas. One of those areas becomes 6%, another becomes 9%, and the last becomes 12%.
Your popularity determines your initial energy level, so those who are more popular in an area are more likely to win, etc.
In any event, here are the different areas in the game. Please indicate to which areas you wish to apply the modifiers listed above.

UNITED STATES
New England
Tri-State
Mid-Atlantic
South East
Mid-South
Great Lakes
Midwest
South West
North West
Puerto Rico

CANADA
British Columbia- 12
The Maritimes
Ontario
Quebec
The Prairies

MEXICO
North
West Central
Southeast

JAPAN
Chubu -9
Chugoku
Hokkaido
Kanto
Kinki
Kyushu
Shikoku
Tohoku- 6

UNITED KINGDOM
Midlands- 18
North-21
Scotland
South-24

EUROPE
Western
Central
Eastern

Moves: Based on the style of wrestler chosen and the size of the wrestler, a default set of moves will be made by the CPU.

For signature and finishing moves, create a name for the move and describe it. If the move is based off a wrestling move, then that description alone will suffice.

Signature Move: Piledriver (Jerry Lynn Style)
Finishing Move: Carlisle Super Bomb (Top rope Gutbuster)

[ShadowedFlames]

A Cradle Piledriver. Nice touch.

Expect a PM from me later tonight with a link to your character's web page.

I apparently cannot count today; Mr. Carlisle makes 16, not seventeen as I had first thought.

[ShadowedFlames]

For those of you who have already sent in some training PM's, you'll find that your pages have already been updated.

Ian, PM is coming your way as soon as I finish this message. :)

[Ian carlisle]

What I do with the money?

[moon_lit_tears]

What I do with the money?


On your page is a list of stats. You use the money to purchase points to put into those stats. Each state costs 10 for the first one 20 for the second one and so on. The only stat you can't raise is the spirit stat. :)

[ShadowedFlames]

On your page is a list of stats. You use the money to purchase points to put into those stats. Each state costs 10 for the first one 20 for the second one and so on. The only stat you can't raise is the spirit stat. :)

Basically this. At the top of your page (as with everyone else's) I've included a link to a simple calculator that determines how much cash you'll need to move a stat from one point to another.

You can also buy additional signature moves (like the Cradle Piledriver), additional finishers (Carlisle Super Bomb), or a manager for the upcoming season. Those costs are listed at the top of your page as well.

You can spend your cash however you like, but I will not allow transactions that put the character in debt. (Otherwise everyone would have 100's in each stat, 10 signatures, 3 finishers, and a manager each season. :D )

You have a week or two yet to decide how you want to allocate your training cash, but that's what it is there for!

[moon_lit_tears]

Basically this. At the top of your page (as with everyone else's) I've included a link to a simple calculator that determines how much cash you'll need to move a stat from one point to another.

You can also buy additional signature moves (like the Cradle Piledriver), additional finishers (Carlisle Super Bomb), or a manager for the upcoming season. Those costs are listed at the top of your page as well.

You can spend your cash however you like, but I will not allow transactions that put the character in debt. (Otherwise everyone would have 100's in each stat, 10 signatures, 3 finishers, and a manager each season. :D )

You have a week or two yet to decide how you want to allocate your training cash, but that's what it is there for!

Also, he won't allow you to withdraw the money for cash. Believe me I've tried. :D

[ShadowedFlames]

Also, he won't allow you to withdraw the money for cash. Believe me I've tried. :D

And still does... :eek:

Any PM's received prior to now have been updated on the appropriate character pages.

[Prophet]

And still does... :eek:

Any PM's received prior to now have been updated on the appropriate character pages.

Huzzah, Maxx has successfully switched to his Darth Vader gimmick. :p

I also just realized that Maxx's head has lost durability. I blame you, Derek! *shakes fist*

[moon_lit_tears]

Huzzah, Maxx has successfully switched to his Darth Vader gimmick. :p

I also just realized that Maxx's head has lost durability. I blame you, Derek! *shakes fist*

Just think how Boa feels.....:o

[Ranson]

So what start date ware we lookin' at for this thing, again? I'm lazy, and don't wish to go back through the thread. That would take time away from my Girl Scout Cookie eatin'.

[MichiganHero]

Just think how Boa feels.....:o

He be dead. I mean if I had Nuclear, Diamond and Arrows come after me, I know that I'd be six feet under the ground.

Plus we told PGHW about him ;)

[ShadowedFlames]

So what start date ware we lookin' at for this thing, again? I'm lazy, and don't wish to go back through the thread. That would take time away from my Girl Scout Cookie eatin'.

Sign-ups close this Friday. Week one goes up about a week from the time of this post.

[ShadowedFlames]

About to head in and re-update sheets for those involved. Sorry for the delay, I've been a bit preoccupied over the last few days.

Anyhow, sheets updated for those who've sent something in are coming, and then I'm going in to manage the database and make sure I have things ready for the new thread for season three. Looks like Metroid: Other M will be pushed back another night. :o


EDIT: Note that for a couple of you, I've sent PMs regarding your training--either some of it was illegal (pushed you into debt) or I just had a question about it. Make sure to check your PM inboxes!

[Derek B]

About to head in and re-update sheets for those involved. Sorry for the delay, I've been a bit preoccupied over the last few days.

Anyhow, sheets updated for those who've sent something in are coming, and then I'm going in to manage the database and make sure I have things ready for the new thread for season three. Looks like Metroid: Other M will be pushed back another night. :o


EDIT: Note that for a couple of you, I've sent PMs regarding your training--either some of it was illegal (pushed you into debt) or I just had a question about it. Make sure to check your PM inboxes!

I see that you haven't added the stat boosts from the bonus points to Nuclear's bio but HAVE updated his training from spending money.... is that deliberate? :)

[ShadowedFlames]

I see that you haven't added the stat boosts from the bonus points to Nuclear's bio but HAVE updated his training from spending money.... is that deliberate? :)

It's a typo. :p

(Seriously, minor oversight due to an interruption breaking my concentration when I was doing that batch. Will try to get it fixed tonight.)