Post by MW on Jun 8, 2023 22:26:16 GMT -5
Bravery (Promo): This is 1/3 of your overall grade. Focus on the mental and physical aspect of your opponents and how you match up to them. Use weaknesses you can find in or about your opponent to hammer them with. Make your argument so based in truth that they can’t argue it, they can only try to counter punch. Take into account issues and actions that have occurred in previous Trials. Use the overarching story of TRIAD and what your character is going through to enhance the promo, if you can. Make the promo as seamless and tied into your work as possible. Promo only needs to be about ¼ of your work.
Example of a Great Promo: “Catalina.
I see beyond the charade, you know. There’s a rhythm to the way you move, an arrogance that's palpable. You might try to conceal it, but I see how you walk into every room like it’s a stage you've graced everyone with your presence on.
It’s always been that way with you, hasn’t it? Thinking you're always a step ahead, above everyone else.
You don't just want to win, you want everyone to know you've won.
That's why every strike isn’t just a hit, it’s a show.
Every move isn't just technique, it’s a spectacle.
But what you see as flair, I see as a glaring vulnerability. It's not about speed or strength. It's about the openings you leave, the moments your theatrics overpower your sensibilities.
You remember the Flamingo Cup, of course? Those heady nights in Los Angeles where you thought you were invincible? When it was your moment to step out of your family’s shadow and into your own spotlight, you didn’t just falter, you imploded.
That wasn’t just a match you lost, Catalina, that was your legacy. And your family knew it, felt the sting of it, shipping you off to Baltimore’s grimy alleys, trying to hide the tarnish.
In Baltimore, you took a world title, sure. A small win in a smaller pond, thinking it would wash away your failures. But this isn’t Baltimore, and that title proved nothing.
Deep down, you know I’m right, don't you?
When the spotlight shines brightest, history shows it's you who gets burned. The weight of expectation, the pressure from all those watching eyes... it’s never been kind to you. All your glittering displays, the added flips, the showboating – it's all just a facade.
Underneath, there's a girl who's repeatedly crumbled when it truly counted.
She’s heir to one of the greatest wrestling dynasties in luchadore history, so why did she decide to train with Don fucking Flamingo?” - Stephen Stratford, ‘Starfuckers, Inc’.
Strength (Readability): This is 1/3 of your overall grade. How well written is the piece? How easy is it to understand? Is it easy to follow? Does it entertain me? Am I engaged? Does it read like a much shorter piece or far longer piece? For this, keep in mind your reader may not know everything going on with your character or any of your character’s backstory. So make sure that the writing is able to engage even the most uninformed readers. Speak to your audience rather than yourself. Add some personality to the text. Instead of, “The fridge smelled bad.” Say something like, “My dietary outlook upon opening the fridge hit with all the sting and remorse Glum experiences at sunrise.” It doesn’t have to be funny...just sprinkle in some personality to liven up what is usually mundane text for most writers.
Example of Strong Writing: “Nothing bothered my Uncle more than people who disrespected the dead. Especially the ones he was digging up for profit.” & “Cyrus and I both took a deep breath, not because we were worried about what we would find but because rotting bodies fucking smell.” - Vhodka Black, “Clever Got Me This Far, Then Tricky Got Me In”.
Wit (Story/CD): This is 1/3 of your overall grade. What’s the story? Are you sitting in a hotel room? Is there a setting? Where are we? What’s going on? Where are you? Give us a setting and some action that influence the character and progress a story. If you’re able to tie this into TRIAD and the fed-wide story, great! If you can somehow tie things about your opponent into the story, awesome! We like to think of each individual roleplay as it’s own 30-minute television episode featuring your character. We find an overarching theme that spans several roleplays produces a more consistent score whereas a singular story in each roleplay can sometimes be hit or miss.
Example of Good Story: “"Izzy," I wrote. "Stay put. I'll find you a safe place to stay when I return.
"T.J."
Finishing the note, I laid it beside her as she slept. Looking at her briefly, I wondered how long it had been since she felt safe and protected. Wanting to get out of Queens before sunrise, I didn't stay in thought very long. Making my exit quietly and quickly, I began to make my way through town. It was just past four in the morning and to walk to Great Neck would take several hours.
Outside of town, it became easier to move unnoticed. There were more wooded areas in which to hide yourself. Paradise Ridge sat on the northern coast of Long Island. The property itself was hidden away by forest on all three sides which is one of the reasons my parents bought it to begin with.
The trek was surprisingly uneventful. I’d tried to get there several times but each time, I’d been caught. Thing about fascists is they lack intelligence. That was always the key to my escape. See, I’m a wanted man. When the fascist regime determined my father had three kids instead of two, there had been a price on my capture ever since. Each time I showed my face here, more men were present the next.
Today though, I made it to the clearing. Peering through the branches near the treeline, I looked across the yard to the house. For a moment, I could see Minkah the dog playing with Mufasa the lion. I saw mom and Caty sunning themselves on the pier. I saw dad working in the stables with me and Frankie. Admittedly, it gave me great sadness. I don’t know whether mom and dad are alive. I don’t know for sure where Caty and Frankie are, or if they’re still alive at all.” - Thaddeus Duke, “TALON - Chapter II - Paradise Ridge”
Each category is worth 5 points for an overall score of 15.
If you're looking to read a complete rp as a great example of what scores high in TRIAD, I'm posting the two highest graded promos from the Bravery Trials below:
'Lighthouse Shock' by Catalina Cortes
'You're just a fish' - by Sarah Wolf
Example of a Great Promo: “Catalina.
I see beyond the charade, you know. There’s a rhythm to the way you move, an arrogance that's palpable. You might try to conceal it, but I see how you walk into every room like it’s a stage you've graced everyone with your presence on.
It’s always been that way with you, hasn’t it? Thinking you're always a step ahead, above everyone else.
You don't just want to win, you want everyone to know you've won.
That's why every strike isn’t just a hit, it’s a show.
Every move isn't just technique, it’s a spectacle.
But what you see as flair, I see as a glaring vulnerability. It's not about speed or strength. It's about the openings you leave, the moments your theatrics overpower your sensibilities.
You remember the Flamingo Cup, of course? Those heady nights in Los Angeles where you thought you were invincible? When it was your moment to step out of your family’s shadow and into your own spotlight, you didn’t just falter, you imploded.
That wasn’t just a match you lost, Catalina, that was your legacy. And your family knew it, felt the sting of it, shipping you off to Baltimore’s grimy alleys, trying to hide the tarnish.
In Baltimore, you took a world title, sure. A small win in a smaller pond, thinking it would wash away your failures. But this isn’t Baltimore, and that title proved nothing.
Deep down, you know I’m right, don't you?
When the spotlight shines brightest, history shows it's you who gets burned. The weight of expectation, the pressure from all those watching eyes... it’s never been kind to you. All your glittering displays, the added flips, the showboating – it's all just a facade.
Underneath, there's a girl who's repeatedly crumbled when it truly counted.
She’s heir to one of the greatest wrestling dynasties in luchadore history, so why did she decide to train with Don fucking Flamingo?” - Stephen Stratford, ‘Starfuckers, Inc’.
Strength (Readability): This is 1/3 of your overall grade. How well written is the piece? How easy is it to understand? Is it easy to follow? Does it entertain me? Am I engaged? Does it read like a much shorter piece or far longer piece? For this, keep in mind your reader may not know everything going on with your character or any of your character’s backstory. So make sure that the writing is able to engage even the most uninformed readers. Speak to your audience rather than yourself. Add some personality to the text. Instead of, “The fridge smelled bad.” Say something like, “My dietary outlook upon opening the fridge hit with all the sting and remorse Glum experiences at sunrise.” It doesn’t have to be funny...just sprinkle in some personality to liven up what is usually mundane text for most writers.
Example of Strong Writing: “Nothing bothered my Uncle more than people who disrespected the dead. Especially the ones he was digging up for profit.” & “Cyrus and I both took a deep breath, not because we were worried about what we would find but because rotting bodies fucking smell.” - Vhodka Black, “Clever Got Me This Far, Then Tricky Got Me In”.
Wit (Story/CD): This is 1/3 of your overall grade. What’s the story? Are you sitting in a hotel room? Is there a setting? Where are we? What’s going on? Where are you? Give us a setting and some action that influence the character and progress a story. If you’re able to tie this into TRIAD and the fed-wide story, great! If you can somehow tie things about your opponent into the story, awesome! We like to think of each individual roleplay as it’s own 30-minute television episode featuring your character. We find an overarching theme that spans several roleplays produces a more consistent score whereas a singular story in each roleplay can sometimes be hit or miss.
Example of Good Story: “"Izzy," I wrote. "Stay put. I'll find you a safe place to stay when I return.
"T.J."
Finishing the note, I laid it beside her as she slept. Looking at her briefly, I wondered how long it had been since she felt safe and protected. Wanting to get out of Queens before sunrise, I didn't stay in thought very long. Making my exit quietly and quickly, I began to make my way through town. It was just past four in the morning and to walk to Great Neck would take several hours.
Outside of town, it became easier to move unnoticed. There were more wooded areas in which to hide yourself. Paradise Ridge sat on the northern coast of Long Island. The property itself was hidden away by forest on all three sides which is one of the reasons my parents bought it to begin with.
The trek was surprisingly uneventful. I’d tried to get there several times but each time, I’d been caught. Thing about fascists is they lack intelligence. That was always the key to my escape. See, I’m a wanted man. When the fascist regime determined my father had three kids instead of two, there had been a price on my capture ever since. Each time I showed my face here, more men were present the next.
Today though, I made it to the clearing. Peering through the branches near the treeline, I looked across the yard to the house. For a moment, I could see Minkah the dog playing with Mufasa the lion. I saw mom and Caty sunning themselves on the pier. I saw dad working in the stables with me and Frankie. Admittedly, it gave me great sadness. I don’t know whether mom and dad are alive. I don’t know for sure where Caty and Frankie are, or if they’re still alive at all.” - Thaddeus Duke, “TALON - Chapter II - Paradise Ridge”
Each category is worth 5 points for an overall score of 15.
If you're looking to read a complete rp as a great example of what scores high in TRIAD, I'm posting the two highest graded promos from the Bravery Trials below:
'Lighthouse Shock' by Catalina Cortes
'You're just a fish' - by Sarah Wolf