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Post by Goldash on Apr 24, 2009 18:40:03 GMT -5
This is going to be an interesting topic, so anyone who wants to contribute, go right ahead.
I'm thinking of shaking things up with episodes in Season 3. This will include splitting the two URWL Wrestling shows up into four smaller shows before a supercard.
This system will NOT include a brand extension. My idea, at present, is to split the 8 match URWL Wrestling shows up into two smaller, 4 to 5 match shows with shorter (but still high-quality) matches. Instead of two shows, four shows will be produced before a supercard. This, ideally, will lessen the burden on my shoulders by lessening the wait in-between shows and cutting the intense production process in half, but also making things easier on those of you who believe our normal (non-supercard) events are much too long.
This does NOT mean we'll follow the WWE formula of squash matches in the undercard followed by an adequate main-event. I want to retain the same integrity our shows have always shown, but only enforce a time and match limit to keep things from getting too overwhelming on myself and on the viewer.
Of course, this will NOT affect our production style or philosophy, but initially it may be harder on us to create two sets of brand-new graphics. But that's beside the point.
So, what do you think? Should we go for it in Season 3 or keep it status-quo?
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Post by Tiago on Apr 24, 2009 18:56:50 GMT -5
Like I told you on MSN, this might be good to see.
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Post by DevildrummerX on Apr 24, 2009 21:05:24 GMT -5
I think it's an excellent idea it will also cut down the file size of the events.
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Post by Goldash on Apr 25, 2009 2:31:17 GMT -5
OK, not quite sure if my point is getting across...so, how does THIS sound?  In other words, I'm thinking of bringing back the old UNW staple HighStakes while either (1) retaining URWL Wrestling as an A-Show or (2) coming up with a new event altogether to coincide with HighStakes. The "URWL Rush" name is out of the question, though, as, despite being our "A-Show" as far back as 2000, another CAW League currently uses the name for one of their shows (the name of the league escapes me at the moment, though). But that's beside the point... ... NOW what do you think? ;D |
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Post by Tiago on Apr 25, 2009 6:42:01 GMT -5
That's sexy. What program are you using for the 3D text? It doesn't seem like Xara 3D because that looks better.
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Post by "The Tribute" Priceless on Apr 25, 2009 8:14:44 GMT -5
Great Idea!
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Post by mark294 on Apr 25, 2009 18:41:35 GMT -5
ya i like this too
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Post by DevildrummerX on Apr 25, 2009 19:40:33 GMT -5
I liked the idea before...now I LOVE it!!!
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Post by taoster on Apr 25, 2009 19:46:31 GMT -5
YAS! do it man, it sounds really cool
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Post by Main_Event_Quality on Apr 26, 2009 15:53:13 GMT -5
I'd say it would decent to come up with a name for the other show to go along with "High Stakes" since you made the effort to come up with a name for one anyway. This works just fine. So basically you're making a Raw and Smackdown and making the shows shorter. This is a great idea and I hope it moves a long smoothly for you.
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Post by Goldash on Apr 26, 2009 18:04:42 GMT -5
I'd say it would decent to come up with a name for the other show to go along with "High Stakes" since you made the effort to come up with a name for one anyway. This works just fine. So basically you're making a Raw and Smackdown and making the shows shorter. This is a great idea and I hope it moves a long smoothly for you. There will be two separate shows but no brand extensions or talent exclusive to one show...the same talent will be used on both shows and should be used well enough since there will be four shows and not two. The HighStakes name was an old UNW event (hence "It's Back" on the bottom of that teaser image) so it didn't really take me that long to come up with since it was already in the annals, so to speak. But most likely since Rush is being used by another fed, a newly-named show will probably be in the works. It's either split URWL Wrestling up or keep it (and it's a name I never liked in the first place as it was simply a replacement for "URWL on YouTube"). |
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Post by Main_Event_Quality on Apr 26, 2009 18:46:50 GMT -5
I'd say it would decent to come up with a name for the other show to go along with "High Stakes" since you made the effort to come up with a name for one anyway. This works just fine. So basically you're making a Raw and Smackdown and making the shows shorter. This is a great idea and I hope it moves a long smoothly for you. There will be two separate shows but no brand extensions or talent exclusive to one show...the same talent will be used on both shows and should be used well enough since there will be four shows and not two. The HighStakes name was an old UNW event (hence "It's Back" on the bottom of that teaser image) so it didn't really take me that long to come up with since it was already in the annals, so to speak. But most likely since Rush is being used by another fed, a newly-named show will probably be in the works. It's either split URWL Wrestling up or keep it (and it's a name I never liked in the first place as it was simply a replacement for "URWL on YouTube"). Oh, I fully understood your first two comments. When I said you'd have a raw and smackdown I didn't mean you'd have an extension and I so seriously wouldn't want a brand extension since I hate the nonexistent one in the WWE now. I meant what sd and raw were ten years ago; two shows with all talents and one set of titles (and logical booking). I'm looking forward to the changes. |
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Post by Hana Brightly on Apr 26, 2009 20:54:39 GMT -5
I love the logo. ^_^ I like the idea.
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Post by Fusion on Apr 27, 2009 17:10:39 GMT -5
Superb
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Post by revolution1232000 on Apr 28, 2009 9:05:10 GMT -5
Phenomenal Logo sorry was looking for a better word than awesome. As you already know I like the idea.
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Post by Undamaged Threat on May 1, 2009 7:18:22 GMT -5
Spin off URWL shows sounds good. But it's interesting to me is that your thinking of having another show or two dispite having a tight schedule to get a show done.
But I need my URWL fix, so I say yes for this idea. ;D
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Post by Goldash on May 2, 2009 7:35:49 GMT -5
Not really adding another show, just splitting the bigger URWL Wrestling show into two smaller shows. Like I said before, ideally it shouldn't be as much work as the current URWL Wrestling show but who knows.
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Post by Goldash on Jun 9, 2009 19:31:29 GMT -5
It's pretty much official as of now:
Two shows, HighStakes and Roughness (logo/info coming soon) will replace URWL Wrestling after Discontent: The Recession is through and Season 3 starts.
There's no set "A" and "B" show as of right now. Each show will be on equal ground and it'll ultimately be up to you to decide which one is more worthy as time goes on.
Each event will have a maximum of 5 matches and a strict match time limit will be enforced. Like I said, there won't be any squashes or anything of that sort (mostly because such matches are in the negative-star range), just more consise contests. That's not to say matches like Tail/Jones or Emo/Stern will be extinct with the new format...they just won't happen on the same show anymore in order to save time and build up to much bigger matches at supercards.
Speaking of supercards, watching them shouldn't be a chore anymore. That's not to say that Digital Mayhem-sized events (matches in the double digits) won't suddenly turn into puny events, but there's a kind of exhaustion I sensed around these forums after the 3.5 hour PD2008 hit...so rest assured, events like Mayhem won't be severely truncated but may see some benefits of the "concise" idea I'm throwing around.
Yes, I'm aware that making matches more concise could backfire, so bear with me as I try the new system out. If you're looking for a current match that could be an example of one under the new system, I'd say the Hog Williker/Shane B. Perkins match may be a sign of things to come. No, it won't be an example of every match on the card, but I was very happy with the way it turned out and it could be a sign of things to come, especially with undercard matches.
As I said before, there will be NO brand extension of any sort. Talent will be used on both shows. Both shows will utilize new production elements and contain things I haven't tried before on any show (which should correspond to the "new-ness" of Season 3). These new production elements are currently on the drawing board and will start production following D:TR's posting.
All in all, ladies and gents, there's a lot to look forward to after D:TR (and I'm not only talking about the big second-annual FCA voting). I'm really excited to be starting some brand new stuff.
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Post by Eric White on Jun 10, 2009 14:16:20 GMT -5
I like the idea a lot.
EDIT: I thought the Shane B./Hog match was a squash match. It could just be because of how obvious it was Hog would lose, but I'm just saying.
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Post by Goldash on Jun 10, 2009 15:11:33 GMT -5
EDIT: I thought the Shane B./Hog match was a squash match. It could just be because of how obvious it was Hog would lose, but I'm just saying. I thought the match was pretty even until Shane ran away with it. Hog did put up a substantial attack IMO although it was fairly obvious that the match was designed to put Shane over from the get-go. I hate squash matches with a passion and would never put anyone through the misery of watching one. |
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