KAYFABE. (and NAPW updates)

[Ryan Ro [NAPW]]

Looks like there have been a bunch of new apps! That's awesome. I am currently on vacation, I will update the webpage with all complete new applications on January 29-30.


Second of all, it's rad to see a lot of rps even during this week off. Do take time off though guys. =)


I want to talk about kayfabe, or keeping in character. Recently a roleplay was posted by "Jacob," who is not an NAPW wrestler but the handler of several. It was essentially a personal response to comments made by NAPW Champion Chris Casino. I can't stress this enough: Chris Casino is a FICTIONAL CHARACTER. A character who says things about Canada because he is a HEEL and wants to get HEAT on himself. I consider it a serious breach of kayfabe(character) to respond to Casino's comments in that manner. It breaks the illusion that the NAPW is a real wrestling promotion and it does not make any sense for some random person to be promoing on NAPW television regarding the CHAMPION.

While the person in question subsequently submitted an application for a wrestler by that name, I am refusing that application on the grounds of breaking kayfabe. Furthermore, I am to understand that insulting private messages were being delievered to Chris Casino by this individual. What is occuring is not a fight on the RP board by two competitors looking for a feud or a match, but a character versus a real person, with private insults occuring. This is not acceptable.

If you CANNOT separate in your mind the fiction of NAPW and the reality of real life, that you are a person playing a fictional character, than you are in the wrong place. Heels are going to say mean things. It's their JOB.

There are certain elements of a character that I consider out of bounds. Murder, rape, etc etc. Those are covered by the rules. I am very quick to point out when rules have been broken and let the offender know it shouldn't happen again. If you are finding yourself, however, offended personally by comments a wrestler is making about your character PLEASE REMEMBER: They are making them about your CHARACTER, not YOU. If you feel somebody is personally attacking you, than talk to me or approach them privately.


Please keep kayfabe (stay in character) on the promo board at all times. Remember that this is just a game, it is not real life, and what people say is not to be taken personally 99% of the time. There are rules to this game to provide for it's function and handling. Thank you.

[Ryan Ro [NAPW]]

One final thing. The other problem I have with putting yourself on the roleplay board as opposed to your character is simply this: You then open YOURSELF up to insults from wrestlers, not a character.

So please don't. It just becomes a mess.

[maniac]

Let's remember guys, this is just a game. In my last fed people got all pissed off OOC at what Maniac said in character (which led to me quitting), because Maniac is an ass in character. He thinks he's the greatest thing since sliced bread, everyone else is below him, he's a global superstar and this is the small time so he fully expects to dominate...he's probably going to list past rivals like Jimmy Blast, Rob Osbourne, Jeff Jericho, etc...none of whom I actually expect anyone here to have heard of, which is the point. Everyone in PCW (the aforementioned fed) thought I was full of myself because of things Maniac said. I told them if they believe what he's saying, then I must have done a good job because I'm the polar opposite of Maniac OOC, lol.

The point is, Kurt Angle and John Cena say things about each other in character, but as soon as the cameras are off they're backstage having a beer together laughing it up.

Never take anything in character personal. If we did that, we'd all hate each other, your reputation would be on the line every single match, and everyone would quit any time they lost. It's just a game, let's all enjoy ourselves.

Spoken by the noob who hasn't even had his first NAPW match yet, lol. ;D

[Ravager]

Good to hear voices of sanity.

[Static]

preach.

[Jacob]

OK, listen, I know I've done some things I am not proud of. Here is what I think happened.

It started, I think, when I created the account by the name of "Death Angel" to receive PMs about my characters. And I guess, I had a brain wave, and without saying anything, created the actual character of Jacob the "Death Angel".

This is all happening while Chris Casino started crackin' about Canada. I guess I took it a little too personally, and I apologize. I was a little tired of thinking about what I will do with The Immortal (which I've come up with some new ideas for, Pres, I'll PM you later).

I created the character of "Death Angel", basically because I wanted to immerse myself within the world of proffessional wrestling. I basically created this character to see how a person like me would fit in a proffessional wrestling world. I sound a little pathetic, I know, but every 14 year old has a dream, correct?

Also, I don't really remember sending any insulting PMs, and if I ever did, Chris, I apologize.

Just getting some things cleaned up, and I know what my new years resolution is. . .


- Jacob

[Static]

if there's one thing that can make a fed unenjoyable, it's a big stinker. so, jacob, like you said, let's keep the new year drama-free.