![Ryan Ro [NAPW] Avatar](http://www.connexionsmusic.com/napw/avatars/ljpic_GOAT.jpg)
Post by Ryan Ro [NAPW] on Nov 21, 2005 19:09:21 GMT -5
Hey, since we do have a lot of people just joining the game, I thought we'd post a thread for questions and tips. No snarky comments or negativity here though, ok?
1. The most important thing: READ every roleplay on the board. Follow the storylines! The best way to improve your roleplays is to see what the champions and main eventers are doing that puts them in those positions. Nobody's expecting you to suddenly become three times the writer overnight, but reading more roleplays than those of your opponent is very important. It'll definitely help you grow.
2. Figure out your character. I mean, it is wrestling, he dosn't have to be that deep. How does he talk? What's his goal in wrestling? Is he serious and intense, a joker, a rebel, a cowardly heel? Does he talk trash or does he give respect? The key here is to figure out your character
3. Have variety in your roleplays. You can do a straight "trash talk to the camera" interview. You can be interviewed by Josh Reynolds or another interviewer. You could have a friend or ally in your roleplay and write a conversation between them. In the gym, locker room, a bar, a cafe, driving, what have you. You're not limited to just locker room interviews, you can do roleplays anywhere. You'll find a style and type that works best for you.
4. Ask for help, feedback, ideas or suggestions. Not everybody will respond, but the NAPW is a pretty friendly place. Just understand if some of us don't have time to walk you through all of it.
Ultimately, this is a fun game and a great creative writing venture. It's up to you and you alone how far you go and how much you improve, but there are a lot of resources available to you.
1. The most important thing: READ every roleplay on the board. Follow the storylines! The best way to improve your roleplays is to see what the champions and main eventers are doing that puts them in those positions. Nobody's expecting you to suddenly become three times the writer overnight, but reading more roleplays than those of your opponent is very important. It'll definitely help you grow.
2. Figure out your character. I mean, it is wrestling, he dosn't have to be that deep. How does he talk? What's his goal in wrestling? Is he serious and intense, a joker, a rebel, a cowardly heel? Does he talk trash or does he give respect? The key here is to figure out your character
3. Have variety in your roleplays. You can do a straight "trash talk to the camera" interview. You can be interviewed by Josh Reynolds or another interviewer. You could have a friend or ally in your roleplay and write a conversation between them. In the gym, locker room, a bar, a cafe, driving, what have you. You're not limited to just locker room interviews, you can do roleplays anywhere. You'll find a style and type that works best for you.
4. Ask for help, feedback, ideas or suggestions. Not everybody will respond, but the NAPW is a pretty friendly place. Just understand if some of us don't have time to walk you through all of it.
Ultimately, this is a fun game and a great creative writing venture. It's up to you and you alone how far you go and how much you improve, but there are a lot of resources available to you.
![Stylin' Kyle Roberts [REBEL] Avatar](http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i91/jagok/napw/skr.gif)
![Scott [NAPW Staff] Avatar](http://www.geocities.com/darth_marauder/scottavatar.JPG){kind=avatar}
