Discussion Point: Locations for match talk side of things.

["Burned in Blood" Konrad Raab]

As I got this feedback today from the awesome T-Rex guy with this post below.

Dec 12, 2019 5:16:30 GMT -5 T-Robosaurus Rex said:

Would be happy to see less:

The Youtube shoot format, especially for big matches. It’s done it’s time now, you have progressed so well in so many areas I just thinks it is time for you to explore another avenue for delivering Konrad’s shoots. I know it will be a challenge, but had you for instance changed it up for this post, and the shoot had been an interview with a few questions etting Konrad up, it would have felt fresher and, more ‘special’.

So the suggestions from that were to do match talks elsewhere for big matches. Problem is I have no clue where else Konrad would go to talk about his matches realistically especially my scenery discriptions aren't very good. I was wondering, where do you guys go to talk about your matches so I can get an idea where I could do match talks stuff in the future?

The other idea that was suggested to me was doing interviews. The problems there are while interviews fit Konrad's character, I can't for the life out of me write them. I can't get past of thinking of questions to ask and how to answer them, but if I was given questions to answer like in a stip, I'd be fine..........if I enjoyed and don't get bored writing interviews more than having the basic things of two people talking in a studio. Another thing is I don't know any American TV interview or radio shows as I come from the UK.

So hit me up on this post or PM's if you guys got ideas of locations of where Konrad can do his videos for title contention/title matches and possibly state where your character goes to talk about matches or writing interviews that don't bore me or giving me questions for matches like this in the future would be greatly apprechated.

[cooltubesource]

Talking about this specific thing for you is on my list. Sooner rather than later!

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[cooltubesource]

Something to think about is that your "shoot" doesn't even need to be a "shoot," as it were. Your typical template is to have a one to three CD scenes (which may or may not include match relevance) and then a straight shoot at the end for the match, but mixing up that format can help you out. I personally like to mix up when I do straight shoots (talking TO my opponent) and NOT using shoots (talking ABOUT my opponent) to offer some variety, and that might help you out with some change. For instance, keeping in mind your style, perhaps take all of your shoot and intersperse it in the dialogue of the CD scene. For instance, if someone asks Konrad about his match, have him talk for several paragraphs worth of shoot material. Do that a couple of times until you have covered everything you normally would in a shoot, and then bring the promo to an end once the CD is done. For reference, give Sloane's work a read, as I think she does excellent at this style.

As far as locations, I suggest you take a page from Johnny. I'm sure I've said it before, but here's a chance for me to say it again: Johnny is amazing at writing scenarios where the larger-than-life Johnny Bonecrusher is in everyday scenarios and the world has to react to him. Johnny on a plane, Johnny at the store, Johnny dealing with UGWC staff. Johnny is ALWAYS Johnny, and its the world that has to change and adapt. I think that Konrad would work GREAT in that format. Just throw Konrad out into the world on a mundane task, but with wrestling and his match on his mind, and you'll probably be surprised at what gets created!

["Burned in Blood" Konrad Raab]

Thank you for explaining stuff for me. Change has always been difficult for me, T-Rex isn't wrong in that. The reason why I write the CD's before shoot/promos format is that I don't feel comfortable and I lack the confidence to write in other formats, especially on Synergy and PPV's straight away. Admittedly, I never saw the importance of mixing formats up or know how to write in different formats.

Because of what I've mentioned above, I'll practice and experiment writing different formats in Chill matches first. Sloane's writing format will take me longer to feel confident and being comfortable with due to me never wrote anything in that style. When I get feedback, and I feel comfortable and confident to write in different formats, I will start doing them on Synergy and PPV shows. The format I still do will be the same on Synergy, and PPV shows for now unless any of you have any ideas on how I can be confident and comfortable of writing different formats earlier.

I won't lie, the Chill show has helped me a lot to get better at my writing because if it weren't for that show, I'd still be learning how to describe emotions. It's why I will be signing my name when I'm able to do Chill shows, especially to feel comfortable and confident to write different formats. I encourage everyone to take part in Chill matches at least once to try out different stips, to get better at writing and in the case of me, experiment writing formats you wouldn't usually do, especially if you lack confidence and being comfortable at that or the stips. It's a shame not many people are willing to sign up for Chill matches anymore. I hope Chill shows will still happen next year.

['The Cyclone' JK]

Dec 23, 2019 6:17:49 GMT -5 "Burned in Blood" Konrad Raab said:

Thank you for explaining stuff for me. Change has always been difficult for me, T-Rex isn't wrong in that. The reason why I write the CD's before shoot/promos format is that I don't feel comfortable and I lack the confidence to write in other formats, especially on Synergy and PPV's straight away. Admittedly, I never saw the importance of mixing formats up or know how to write in different formats.

Throwing my two cents in here, but something I found that really helped my promo style was to go back to my older RPs and write out constructive feedback to myself on what I got right, where I could stand to improve, and what I just needed to cut straight out, being as honest with myself as I possibly could. Honestly, going back and actually thinking about some of my older writings really opened my eyes as to what was holding me back when they were originally written and encouraged me to expand beyond what I was already doing. That and it's always interesting to track how your writing has improved over time and can be quite motivating.

Chill is another really fantastic idea to help get you used to new stipulations and curveballs as well, so that's also a really good idea you've had there.

[Jet Somers]

I honestly hate writing shoots into my promos. If there are things I want to say about my opponents, I'll have Jet say them while he interacts with people in CD scenes. It just feels less forced.