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The GZW2K1 Rules serve as a survival guide in the STORYLINE fed that is GZW2K1. 10 simple rules to ensure a happy environment for everyone. Be original and creative. Do not copy or borrow heavily from an existing wrestler. Do not call yourself The People's Champ, Stone Cold, Y2K or anything else close. Also, please avoid using nicknames like the Hype, the Main Event, Whole Friggin' Show, etc. You can only use those names if you have accomplished something in this fed and your roleplays can back it up. RULE 2 - ROLEPLAYING Please try to roleplay as often as possible. Twice a week would be good. The booking committee can only do so much for a character if the handler doesn't rp. Also, roleplay to let us know you are still around. Also, try to submit on-card promos for every event, even if your character is not booked. This helps to further your storyline and build your heat. RULE 3 - WINS, LOSSES, PUSHES AND TITLES Absolutely no complaining about wins, losses, etc. Everything happens for a greater purpose. If your wrestler is original, creative, entertaining, etc, you will be pushed to higher profile angles. Also, if your wrestler "loses", that does not mean he will not be pushed. Our matches are written to make everyone look great. Losses and run-ins are used to build heat and interest in feuds and angles. Same applies for titles. Titles are used to draw heat for certain wrestlers. The best wrestler does not necessarily have to have a title around his waist. An example of this is HHH in the WWE. The Rock was more "over" with the fans, but the belt was on HHH to help build up credibility and heat for him as "The Game". No selfishness in this fed. RULE 4 - USING OTHER HANDLER'S CHARACTERS Communicating with other handlers to further storylines is strongly encouraged, but do not use another handler's wrestler or valet in your roleplay without their permission. Email them or the booking committee. Bounce ideas off each other, but do not disrespect another person's wrestler. Someone's wrestler is their creation. Do not disrespect them. For your first roleplay, cut a promo. For example, do a promo in your wrestler's element to help give a little background info about them. Maybe have them be interviewed by someone. But please, and I repeat, do not have the fans cheer for you. They do not know who you are. You are new to the fed, regardless of past efed history. Keep roleplays mature and with minimal swearing. Do not use racial slurs, deragatory remarks, etc. If that is how you rp, you are in the wrong fed. Please keep content to a tasteful level. GZW2K1 supports free speech and freedom of expression but with that freedom comes responsibility. If you have any questions about content please contact a staff member. Any champion who wins a title and then withdraws from the fed may be assigned a final match to lose the title to avoid title vacancies. Any title forfeitures must be approved by the Head Booker before being announced. If you are booked in a match and you have to leave the fed for any reason you may be forced to wrestle in the final match. We will try to make appropriate accommodations but we cannot guarantee a match will be changed. GroundZero Wrestling 2K1 operates under the assumption that it is the main promotion in our "wrestling world." That being said, references to other efeds should be mainly historical in nature and references to major real world federations or wrestlers should be avoided. Independent and promotions of other countries are allowed but kept to a minimum. GZW2K1 operates under it's own brand of Kayfabe. Above all else matches are real and not pre-determined. References to anything taking away from the realism of the storyline should be avoided. "Shoot" or "Inside" promos are allowed as long as they do not violate those two basic rules. RULE 9 - OOC COMMUNITY Part of GZW2K1's longevity is our excellent OOC environment. We pride ourselves on being able to have discussion without argument and good natured ribbing without explosions. Please respect your fellow handlers and keep all conversations civil. Personal attacks on the OOC will not be tolerated. Resolve any problems via direct contact with staff and refrain from using the OOC board for general indictments. Any specific complaints about results or issues between handlers should be addressed to the staff privately and not on the boards. Remember, just because you don't win doesn't mean you won't be pushed. Last and by no means least, have fun. Efed wrestling is a hobby, not a vicious sport. GZW2k1 is a family.
If you have any questions feel free to contact any member of the staff. GZW2K1 Management reserves the right to modify these rules as necessary. |