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degenerationx619Posted on 06/27/06 at 21:45:46

I'm looking to start a circuit using some of the top stars. (Mostly WWE, some TNA and some ECW) but I'm having trouble starting. I've started about 20 circuits but I always get frustrated and give up. Can anyone give me some advice on how to start and stick with it? Thanks.  
americamamushiPosted on 06/27/06 at 22:02:02

despite the fact that Snabbit888 will GORE~! me for saying this, have you tried using a ruleset?  Other than that, a lot of people's problems with sticking with a circuit seem to be related to how much their circuit gets read/commented on.  Some of the best advice anyone on this board will give you is to just make sure you are enjoying what you are writing.
HugeRockStar760Posted on 06/28/06 at 01:13:02

I was the same way when trying to start a circuit. I finally decided on just starting at a certain point in time for the WWE (A few weeks before this year's WrestleMania) and I've had no trouble keeping interest in it. It didn't hurt either that ECW returned as a full time brand as I incorporated that into my WWE as well.

So I would say start off booking after a pay per view or some important date in wrestling and go from there. You could even put your own wrinkle in the storylines to make it seem somewhat different.

Also, the circuit board doesn't have too many old school style circuits. I've booked a few in offline circuits, but it does require some knowledge of the territorial days and the stars of that era.
Rick GarrardPosted on 06/28/06 at 02:13:17

despite the fact that Snabbit888 will GORE~! me for saying this, have you tried using a ruleset?  Other than that, a lot of people's problems with sticking with a circuit seem to be related to how much their circuit gets read/commented on.  Some of the best advice anyone on this board will give you is to just make sure you are enjoying what you are writing.
Actually in Snabbit888's case he'd probably rather hit with a BORE~! BORE~! BORE~! than a GORE~! for using a ruleset.  And I too agree, write for yourself and not for replies from folks.  If you do a good consistent job over time, people will eventually find your work and your feedback will build.  (I speak from experience on this)

Also, the circuit board doesn't have too many old school style circuits. I've booked a few in offline circuits, but it does require some knowledge of the territorial days and the stars of that era.
There's less than 10 that actually have posted/do post cards on a semi-routine basis.  And I toyed with adding another circuit to the NWA SC universe, but since I can't even get time to run one card right now, I doubt we'll see a MidSouth or Florida Championship Wrestling add-on to my NWA touring circuit (but that doesn't mean we won't be seeing their champions defend their titles on my NWA cards like when my Florida Champion defends his title).
Critic of the DawnPosted on 06/28/06 at 05:38:55

The problem I see most often is people using all-star dream rosters consisting almost entirely of top talent.  The problem with this is that it's difficult to find spots for everyone without it seeming strange.  It just doesn't feel authentic to have Goldberg and Triple H feuding over the Intercontinental Title while 6 other top guys go after the World Title, and Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair never do anything besides wrestle in opening matches.

My advice would be to use a more balanced roster.  Include wrestlers who are clearly a step behind your top talent to balance out the midcard.  Toss in a designated jobber or two.  Try using some guys you're not that familiar with or who aren't your favorites to mix things up.  A good way to incorporate this is to bring in Mystery wrestlers from time to time, and to generate at least part of your initial roster randomly.

Eric "Critic of the Dawn"