WWEF 2k17 PS4 League Promo School
"Hello, I'm Beaver, otherwise known as "CanadianR" or my characters, Ivy Hale and Ryan Vendetta. I'm the PS4 league's teacher. Here is a place for new league members to improve their ability to write promos. Older members are also allowed to join if they feel that they need to have a second look if they want to step up their game. The leagues may be competitive in nature because the matches are done in the latest installment in the WWE 2k franchise, but just like a real wrestling promotion, the leagues are also built around the characters that make up it and writing promos are how we further storylines, develop character, and add hype behind a match. Promos can be the backbone behind a storyline and character. So let's work together to make it great!"
How it works:
When called to the school, each week you will be given a scenerio/feud topic. Scenarios or feud topics will be assigned at random (As in whatever I (we) feel like giving you). Your fan reaction (face or heel) will also be assigned at random so you get experience on both ends of the spectrum and to help decide what one you are most comfortable with when you do enter the league. When you are assigned a scenario, whatever you are dealt is what you MUST stick too, no exceptions. Scenarios can range from generic to very creative, serious to comedic, main-event to jobber, good to bad, dark to normal and easy to hard. If you are given something silly, don't complain as it is a way to prepare you for any type of scenario that can/will come up in the main league. If and before you change your gimmick/character, you must let the teachers know (it may not be a good move for you or your character personally, or it could be a very good move for you and your character). This post will be updated every week or as needed throughout. Be prepared for anything.
Every three weeks your work will be reviewed and we will determine if you are ready to step in the league. Please ask for help if you need it. Don't skip out on the school, you will receive a strike. Have fun and earn your call up to the league.
Current Students:
@Jobber1 -Super Brit
@Jobber2 - Floppy Dangler
This Week's Scenerio:
Both of you are set to make your debut in a match against each other in a match on Precision next week. Both of you know that this is an opportunity to show the WWEF fans exactly who you are. Either in a segment with each other, or both individually, introduce your characters and their motivations, personality, and make a
clear message to both your opponent and the members of the IWT roster.
Dispositions:
Super Brit - Heel
Floppy Dangler - Face
What we're looking for this week:
This week, we want you to focus on...
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Proper sentence structure: Jobber2, this was a massive issue you had last week as your grammar really brought down your promo. It doesn't need to be written by a linguistic genius, but make it easier to read. Jobber1 you're example promo wasn't that bad for this, but it can be touched up a bit.
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Showing character: I want you both to show off who your characters are. I know Jobber2 your character is supposed to be cocky because he is proud of his British heritage and believes himself to be greater than any Americans watching, I want you to show that and play a heel well. Floppy, your character is supposed to be a bad-ass, make me want to bow at his feet!
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A strong message: When your character speaks, they need to have a clear purpose for speaking. Whether it'd be to make your opponent take notice, to earn the respect of the fans, to show superiority, or to just simply show they are the future. Do your best!
You have until January 12th, @ 12pm EST to get a promo done. You need to complete 1 promo by the end of the week or it will result in a strike, but you can post up to 3 if you wish. However; if you have a reason that you are unable to promo (example: lots of school work, other commitments, personal issues etc.) then let us know in this thread at least 36 hours before the deadline, we'll either extend the deadline a bit, or excuse you for the week.
After your promos are done, myself (and maybe some others) will look at your promos and give feedback. We'll try to give both positive and negative feedback and suggest things to improve!
Good luck, and may your promos be great!