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Post by robriot on Oct 9, 2019 4:21:24 GMT -5
I think I'm the first person to read the show, so I'll jump on this! Best Match: I loved Archer vs. Tarrasque. Both times, in fact. Really neat idea for a gimmick match, and an appropriate use of Archer's abilities without making him hokey. Worst Match: I don't think it's fair to go into this category this time. No-shows made things a little difficult, and so matches were swapped out for angles. It was a good decision. Best Segment: That damn closing segment, which I'll get to in a moment. Worst Segment: If I have to put something here, then Parsons being interviewed by Styles was just kind of there. Biggest Push: Frank fucking Windsor! Was your Character used correctly?: 99% He fought like himself and generally carried himself like he normally does. Whether he'd be inclined to stand behind Parsons and say nothing when Andi Snow appears I'm not sure, but then my RP makes it clear that he's still weighing this alliance up so I figure that it makes sense. He just seemed a bit mute during the end of the show. Did The Show Flow Correctly?: Again, 99%. Tarrasque gets announced as the winner of the first Archer match by pinfall instead of count out, and Shawna Savante appears to step into the ring to referee the tag match just before all the wraith shenanigans kick off. Maybe she's come in from RSW A couple tiny little mistakes, but nothing that spoiled the flow of the show for me. Additional: Frank fucking Windsor! I did not see that coming. You got me. Great swerve, and of course a great signing. That's going to be a fun one at the PPV. Hopefully, people see this show, and appreciate the effort that's gone into making it - especially in the circumstances. GCW deserves a wider audience. My one bugbear is the lack of RP feedback again. If people don't get feedback on their RPs, they're less likely to stick around. I've seen it in every fed I've ever been in.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2019 11:53:49 GMT -5
Thanks for the kind words Rob. There is no sugar coating things, due to my personal issues...the show was hella late and that’s on me but I had to take care of real life.
I did the cancelled matches as a way to build the mystery attacker that’s been after Andrew Morgan, then was faced with the choice of how to resolve Mike/Kintaru leaving for a while. In a great coincidence I was messaged by Andi Snow about coming in and through Will I found out another Fed was slowing their activity so I messaged Martin and threw out the angle for the show and he accepted which was an amazing way to transition everything and still have things make sense.
As for Riot’s silence during Andi’s reveal...it’s essentially a precursor to the opening of the next show. I was going for reluctant so that when Parsons helped Andi save Rob from further damage, it would mean something within the context upcoming of GCW/RSW merger story. Hopefully some of that got in there lol thanks again
p.s. We will be doing feedback just after the events now as we had discussed after last event. In the next 24-48 hours everyone will have feedback, I just need to reread everyone’s work.
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Post by y2lamanaki on Oct 9, 2019 15:53:11 GMT -5
Really loved the show! I thought it had such a nice flow that a lot of efeds never achieve. It felt like an entire coherent piece rather than a collection of smaller works. It made the night feel like a legitimate wrestling program.
To piggyback off of Riot:
Best Match - I also think Archer/Tarrasque was the best of the card, specifically the second part. I think it was an interesting match gimmick that didn't feel like too much (another poor tendency of most efeds) and just added a nifty touch/update to the casket match more fitting for these two. Plus, Tarrasque looks great even coming out with the loss.
Best Segment - I like the wraith stuff, especially as a way to handle no-shows, further a story, and make nobody look terrible coming out of it. If I was more familiar with Windsor, I think I might go that one as well. I get that it was hugely impactful (as World Title changes typically tend to be), but because of my newness, I will go with the creativity of the other.
My Character - just about perfect. In-ring, he was, and I liked the post-match taunting stomp after. Perfect portrayal. That said, two minor things: 1) He has a manager I would really love to have at ringside (Maximilian Von Abercron). It's not a big deal that he wasn't given how new the character is. Next show I do intend to write a segment which will make Maximilian a lot more visible so that will help I'm sure. But I love/miss wrestling managers, and Maximilian is my ode to those of years gone past. 2) Even more minor - the finisher is The Denouement, not The Denouncement. But I am really pleased. Great stuff.
There wasn't anything I would put under "bad" so that is my review. Excellent stuff guys!
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Post by RS on Oct 9, 2019 20:40:20 GMT -5
Best Match: Archer/Tarrasque - agree with above statements that it was a cool slant that suited the situation - and that nobody looked bad coming out of it.
Worst Match: Nothing really jumped out as being bad. Not fair to label anything the 'worst' at this time, though it may be useful in the future to identify the weakest part of a card and why.
Best Segment: I was especially tickled to see the graphic for the stretcher-job. Commercial spots have been just dry enough to be really funny, kudos.
My Character: Liked how you used Rock Stone a lot, but I would have buried him!
Flow: A common problem with the first few shows in a new fed is that not everybody (readers) has really gotten a chance to get invested in someone's character, etc. B/c of this, it is hard to get invested in long or weighty results/segments or 'surprises'. It's hard for me to say "that's sooo Archer" b/c I haven't gotten to know the character yet (just an example). This is NOT a knock on the show or anything like that - just a unique 'flow' issue that always occurs when something is new. The show packed a punch, which is more important right now anyway. I think the staff made up for the late results/personnel changes with a lot of cool action (and delivered nicely, IMO), but it will continue to feel a bit like the Wild West until GCW hits its groove.
The other part of this is that GCW has some history that I'm not aware of as a newcomer. Is there a way to cover some highlights or history in a regular segment? Maybe 'clips' of past results/moments or short recaps - especially if it involves somebody currently involved/soon to be involved? This would catch people up, but also a chance to use the history to add to the fed's prestige.
A note on RP feedback: I have never been in a fed that offered regular public feedback from the staff. I understand that it is important to some, but the benefit of these notes is indisputable when it comes to morale and improvement.
I DO agree that the feedback shouldn't be posted until after the results. It will be easier to give constructive criticism and make someone understand why they lost or parts where they did particularly well. Otherwise, you'll either spoil the results or be restricted in what types of feedback you can give.
Overall: Thought it was a good show, with creative ways to handle change-over etc. Has me pumped to get back in action and see what's next!
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Post by fowler on Oct 12, 2019 12:59:21 GMT -5
Best Match - Archer vs Tarrasque. Glad the match concept went down so well. You guys did a class A job of making both characters look like stars and I think we both got an equal rub. Best Segment - the close. I can't wait to see what happens with THE Frank Windsor and Rob Riot. This has the potential to be excellent and long running angle. My Character - Used excellently as always, and you wrote the magic box gimmick perfectly.
Note following Arch's comment about history and back stories. I think it would be worth while compiling this somehow, maybe in a thread where we can chip in stuff (those of us with character histories in GCW etc.) The issue is we're dealing with history across several different feds in some situations/characters. Probably worth giving run downs on: Parsons The Bastards (Riot/Windsor/Fowler) Derren Archer Riot Star Wrestling D
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