Post by Alicia "Atomic" Kitsune on Jan 29, 2007 17:05:41 GMT -5
Ok. Here as promised is an example of the new “summary” match style that we’ll be adopting for Warfare and Meltdown, starting this week. As you can see, it’s something more than a typical dark match, but without entrances etc. it’s considerably quicker to write, and to read.
This is a little over 500 words and represents the maximum sort of length we’re looking for; anything between 300 and 500 in practice is likely to work depending on the match type and background.
As a reminder, if people wish to write full matches then that’s more than acceptable – however, I would ask that writers consider the amount of time they have before committing to a full writeup. Our aim is to continue to get our shows out on time as far as possible, and part of the reason for adopting this new style is to solve a few problems we’ve had in that area over the past couple of months.
A second reminder: Post-match action is now the responsibility of the members whose characters are involved, and should be submitted in the same manner as other segments. Post match writing will be counted toward the calc system like other segments, too. And yes, writing match summaries will continue to provide a benefit to the writer in the calc system just as the “full” matches did.
This summary is purely intended to get your own ideas flowing, there’s no pressure to “conform” to the precise structure etc. and we continue to support individuality of writing output.
If anyone was wondering, I used BK and Jake since I had their profiles to hand from Ragnarok, and tossed a coin for the result.
If there are any questions etc, please PM me. Thanks.
Match: BK London vs. Jake Cheng
The fans were expecting a solid contest from two of ACW’s veterans, and they ended up getting far more than they expected as BK and Jake came close to stealing the entire show. The action was non-stop right from the bell with both men greatly desiring the victory, and there were no half-hearted deliveries here with BK powering forward in the opening minutes, expertly closing down Jake’s mobility and working over his right leg with a selection of dragon screws and grounded holds. Jake managed to withstand two pin attempts in quick succession after a powerful rendition of the Complete Facial (Backdrop position to Faceplant) and, slipping free at the second 2 count was able to turn the match back around with a surprise running step-up enziguri delivered before BK was able to recover to his feet. A pin immediately resulted and Jake very nearly snatched the win out of nowhere, with BK only getting his arm up a fraction before the 3 count.
The midway part of the match resembled a neat game of Cat and Mouse, and the roles weren’t always apportioned as the casual observer might think. After a few straightforward exchanges and some neat dodges, BK was briefly able to trap Jake in the corner and make use of some blistering body blows, but the turnbuckle was more friend than foe to the Trinity as he succeeded in getting up high and shoving BK down on to his back before producing a crowd-thrilling corkscrew moonsault. Rather than pin again, Jake was tempted to try out the Sliced Bread#2, but BK was able to block this and the match was twisted around once more by London’s Royal-Plex (Regal Plex). Only Jake’s sheer determination got him out of the resulting bridge to pin, and the crowd was at its noisiest that night as the match headed for its critical endgame.
Both men had multiple chances to win it in the closing few minutes, highlights being London scoring with the B.K.O (evidence of his belief that he needed to really strive for the victory here) and Jake coming close with a simmering Akio Kick for a 2.5. The fatigue factor was evident and Jake seemed to have the best of things until BK hit a desperation Air London (360 Lariat) as a counter. The fans thought it was over, but Jake somehow found the will to come back, and breaking the pin at the verge of 3 he went on to get BK into one of the corners and up on to the top of the post. The crowd, and BK himself, were anticipating the Mandate of Heaven and BK powered out of Jake’s attempts to gain the required position – but Jake had a different ace to play, and by hooking out BK’s leg he was able to make the two-time World Champion slip and fall into a Tree of Woe setup, a drop which made some of the fans cringe in concern for London’s back and neck. The “You’re a Hero” was executed without malice but certainly with highly impressive ability, and BK wasn’t able to find enough on this occasion to beat the 1,2,3.
This is a little over 500 words and represents the maximum sort of length we’re looking for; anything between 300 and 500 in practice is likely to work depending on the match type and background.
As a reminder, if people wish to write full matches then that’s more than acceptable – however, I would ask that writers consider the amount of time they have before committing to a full writeup. Our aim is to continue to get our shows out on time as far as possible, and part of the reason for adopting this new style is to solve a few problems we’ve had in that area over the past couple of months.
A second reminder: Post-match action is now the responsibility of the members whose characters are involved, and should be submitted in the same manner as other segments. Post match writing will be counted toward the calc system like other segments, too. And yes, writing match summaries will continue to provide a benefit to the writer in the calc system just as the “full” matches did.
This summary is purely intended to get your own ideas flowing, there’s no pressure to “conform” to the precise structure etc. and we continue to support individuality of writing output.
If anyone was wondering, I used BK and Jake since I had their profiles to hand from Ragnarok, and tossed a coin for the result.
If there are any questions etc, please PM me. Thanks.
Match: BK London vs. Jake Cheng
The fans were expecting a solid contest from two of ACW’s veterans, and they ended up getting far more than they expected as BK and Jake came close to stealing the entire show. The action was non-stop right from the bell with both men greatly desiring the victory, and there were no half-hearted deliveries here with BK powering forward in the opening minutes, expertly closing down Jake’s mobility and working over his right leg with a selection of dragon screws and grounded holds. Jake managed to withstand two pin attempts in quick succession after a powerful rendition of the Complete Facial (Backdrop position to Faceplant) and, slipping free at the second 2 count was able to turn the match back around with a surprise running step-up enziguri delivered before BK was able to recover to his feet. A pin immediately resulted and Jake very nearly snatched the win out of nowhere, with BK only getting his arm up a fraction before the 3 count.
The midway part of the match resembled a neat game of Cat and Mouse, and the roles weren’t always apportioned as the casual observer might think. After a few straightforward exchanges and some neat dodges, BK was briefly able to trap Jake in the corner and make use of some blistering body blows, but the turnbuckle was more friend than foe to the Trinity as he succeeded in getting up high and shoving BK down on to his back before producing a crowd-thrilling corkscrew moonsault. Rather than pin again, Jake was tempted to try out the Sliced Bread#2, but BK was able to block this and the match was twisted around once more by London’s Royal-Plex (Regal Plex). Only Jake’s sheer determination got him out of the resulting bridge to pin, and the crowd was at its noisiest that night as the match headed for its critical endgame.
Both men had multiple chances to win it in the closing few minutes, highlights being London scoring with the B.K.O (evidence of his belief that he needed to really strive for the victory here) and Jake coming close with a simmering Akio Kick for a 2.5. The fatigue factor was evident and Jake seemed to have the best of things until BK hit a desperation Air London (360 Lariat) as a counter. The fans thought it was over, but Jake somehow found the will to come back, and breaking the pin at the verge of 3 he went on to get BK into one of the corners and up on to the top of the post. The crowd, and BK himself, were anticipating the Mandate of Heaven and BK powered out of Jake’s attempts to gain the required position – but Jake had a different ace to play, and by hooking out BK’s leg he was able to make the two-time World Champion slip and fall into a Tree of Woe setup, a drop which made some of the fans cringe in concern for London’s back and neck. The “You’re a Hero” was executed without malice but certainly with highly impressive ability, and BK wasn’t able to find enough on this occasion to beat the 1,2,3.
