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Furious-Red

apologies for missing my turn(was out off the house till like 5:30 this morning and then work at 11). just to make sure i am 100% no confused. example if b.ie curious picks @ 12 am then KKV has 24 hours to post his pick

Mr.Nice Guy

Furious-Red wrote: »

apologies for missing my turn(was out off the house till like 5:30 this morning and then work at 11). just to make sure i am 100% no confused. example if b.ie curious picks @ 12 am then KKV has 24 hours to post his pick

Yeah it's 24 hours from whenever the last pick was made. So if b.ie curious chose at say 11:52pm tonight then KKV would have until 11:52pm tomorrow night.

Furious-Red

cool cheers. have a few picks going around my head

Well the last selection was at 20:17. So we have to wait that long for my turn at most.

I'll more than likely be on all day tomorrow

callaway92

Just wondering Spongey..Why wouldnt you have chosen The Rockers instead of jsut Shawn Michaels..I know Janetty didnt have a great singles career in WWF/E but he did hold the Intercontinental title..Im just wondering

Fozzy

callaway92 wrote: »

Just wondering Spongey..Why wouldnt you have chosen The Rockers instead of jsut Shawn Michaels..I know Janetty didnt have a great singles career in WWF/E but he did hold the Intercontinental title..Im just wondering

Can't pick a tag team where one or both members held a world title. Shawn Michaels has

Vince135792003

callaway92 wrote: »

Just wondering Spongey..Why wouldnt you have chosen The Rockers instead of jsut Shawn Michaels..I know Janetty didnt have a great singles career in WWF/E but he did hold the Intercontinental title..Im just wondering

He wasn't able to as Shawn Michaels won the WWE title. That's the rule. Neither of the Bulldogs ever did hold the WWE title so I could pick them.

Plus, i believe if he picked the rockers he'd be stuck with the rockers from their prime. I believe current-day shawn would be a better pick than the shawn of years gone past.

ShawnRaven

Deleted User wrote: »

Plus, i believe if he picked the rockers he'd be stuck with the rockers from their prime. I believe current-day shawn would be a better pick than the shawn of years gone past.

So true, Shawn only learned how to not suck on the mic in 1995 for a start. But he was still a sh*tkicker in the ring. Vince135792003 proved that with his clip when he had to spend 10 minutes carrying that plank, Bulldog to a decent match. Something he'd have to do again in 1996.

VR!

ec18

Has it been decided how the second round picks are going to be done

Bubs101

ec18 wrote: »

Has it been decided how the second round picks are going to be done

I think the general consensus is a second and third draw etc.

Can't believe the Hulkster hasn't been picked yet btw. Shocking

Bubs101

Bubs101 wrote: »

Can't believe the Hulkster hasn't been picked yet btw. Shocking

Does seem a bit weird.

But i suppose the whole point is that people are picking who they'd prefer to build a roster around. With Hogan you are limiting yourself to a very specific style of sports entertainment. Most of people picks so far have the ability to mix up what they put on show.

Hogan's reputation has tainted what he did for wrestling in a lot of peoples eyes.

That said I'd pick him if my original desired choices weren't available.

Looking like another pick may be skipped

The good thing about having the Hulkster on your roster is that you have instant draw power just from his name along. People will pay to see Hulk Hogan.


And If i picked hogan, I believe his prime would be l when he wore his yellow trunks and Slammed Andre. Not 2008 by any means.

Bubs101

Deleted User wrote: »

The good thing about having the Hulkster on your roster is that you have instant draw power just from his name along. People will pay to see Hulk Hogan.


And If i picked hogan, I believe his prime would be l when he wore his yellow trunks and Slammed Andre. Not 2008 by any means.

I really don't think that Hulk will be coming round to me, I'd be unbelievably surprised, but I would pick him in a heartbeat, not least because the NWO would be piss easy to form. Nobody is going to pick Nash or Hall in rounds 2 or 3

Fozzy

Deleted User wrote: »

The good thing about having the Hulkster on your roster is that you have instant draw power just from his name along. People will pay to see Hulk Hogan.

That match he had last year in Memphis only drew about 2000 people. People will pay to see Hogan on the big stage, but not so much on his own

Fozzy

Bubs101 wrote: »

I really don't think that Hulk will be coming round to me, I'd be unbelievably surprised, but I would pick him in a heartbeat, not least because the NWO would be piss easy to form. Nobody is going to pick Nash or Hall in rounds 2 or 3

Or will they?...

Bubs101

Bubs101 wrote: »

I really don't think that Hulk will be coming round to me, I'd be unbelievably surprised, but I would pick him in a heartbeat, not least because the NWO would be piss easy to form. Nobody is going to pick Nash or Hall in rounds 2 or 3

Which raises another question:


If i pick Hogan, Hall and Nash, am i stuck with an nWo in its prime?

Its prime being No Way Out 2002 - WrestleMania X-8?


Seen as this is a wwe-strict thing?

Or is it OK if that particular team were organised outside of WWE, provided they were also a faction within WWE aswell?

Spongey1975

Deleted User wrote: »

Which raises another question:


If i pick Hogan, Hall and Nash, am i stuck with an nWo in its prime?

Its prime being No Way Out 2002 - WrestleMania X-8?


Seen as this is a wwe-strict thing?

Or is it OK if that particular team were organised outside of WWE, provided they were also a faction within WWE aswell?

I dont think you would have to be restricted to the wrestlers prime while he was in the wwe just as long as they were in the wwe. Just look at Flair, his prime was in wcw even though he did have good years in wwe

24hours is a long time

I think we should re-do the time limit. I mean at this stage, it looks like the finals will be held on Christmas Eve.

Bounty Hunter

Deleted User wrote: »

24hours is a long time

I think we should re-do the time limit. I mean at this stage, it looks like the finals will be held on Christmas Eve.

although i agree, there is also the two strike rule and maybe people who missed out on their first pick will think it not worth their while to continue thus Furious red & (at least it looks like) B.i curious could be eliminated next round. Maybe a PM could be sent to anyone who misses their round to see if they still want to compete therefore we avoid sitting for two 24 hour periods waiting on the same people.

if this is done and works maybe we could do another one with say 10 people in it but make it an invitational so only very regular posters i.e people who are on every day are asked to compete. cos at the moment this is the 3rd day and seing as im going out for the night in about an hour and a half i doubt no.16 will get his first pick till atleast day4!

Mr.Nice Guy

Aww really disappointed to see another hold-up in proceedings as I was expecting to make my pick. Maybe we should get through round 1 first and then see if we need to alter the time limit. From looking at the other names on the list they seem to be regular members who would be unlikely to halt the game so we'll see how many delays we've got, but it does look like this will be the second hold-up.

In any event if b.ie curious doesn't make his pick by 8:17 today then KKV can make his pick. Then I'm up next.

ShawnRaven

I always said 24hours is too long, 12hours should work.
VR!

callaway92

Like we said before though..What if sombody makes their pick at midnight..The next person might have work the next day or whatever and mightn't get on this

Mr.Nice Guy

12 hours might be too limiting but perhaps 24 hours is too generous. Maybe something in between like 18 hours is the way to go. As I said I think we should get through round 1 and check how many hold-ups we've had to deal with.

KKV can make his pick now though. b.ie curious missed his time limit and goes to the back of the queue now behind Furious Red. Everyone else effectively moves up a spot.

I have 2 picks in mind that I've settled on and I'm wondering if KKV will pick one and leave me with an easy decision. :pac:

callaway92

Ive got about 3 picks lined up and I swear if they are all taken..There will be a war here

michael.etc...

I just want to point out that i edited my choice in the other thread with a video and that, to make it look a little better.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MXHDXFVAqQ

callaway92

whats up with the crappy quality video KKV ..Solid pick though

Mr.Nice Guy

I don't know the deal with the vid either. And he's supposed to make his pick in the other thread and give his reasons.

Edit: OK I get it I just watched the whole vid. Nice choice but add it to the other thread man.

callaway92

callaway92 wrote: »

whats up with the crappy quality video KKV ..Solid pick though

Editing + Youtube compression = el crapo.

Gets the point across. I'll add some info about why i chose and a video to the Picks thread soon.

Mr.Nice Guy

Deleted User wrote: »

I'll add some info about why i chose and a video to the Picks thread soon.

I'll whack mine up after you do.

justbringit89

TBH i think the video thing is a great touch !!

justbringit89

justbringit89 wrote: »

TBH i think the video thing is a great touch !!

Woulda been better if youtube didnt compress the crap out of it. I think i'll post a dailymotion link next time.

Updated the Picks thread. Feel like i just wrote an article for WWE.com

Fozzy

I didn't realise how soon my turn was, time to get thinking... I think I've a good idea on who Mr.Nice Guy will be picking

Mr.Nice Guy

Fozzy wrote: »

I didn't realise how soon my turn was, time to get thinking... I think I've a good idea on who Mr.Nice Guy will be picking

Just made it now! Was that who you thought I'd go for?

Fozzy

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

Just made it now! Was that who you thought I'd go for?

Yep, Bret would've been who I'd have picked but I've got about five guys who I'm considering now...

JP Liz

Is it too late too join?????????

Mr.Nice Guy

Fozzy wrote: »

Yep, Bret would've been who I'd have picked but I've got about five guys who I'm considering now...

I was mulling over Bret or one other guy. Wonder if you'll end up picking who I was thinking of.

JP Liz wrote:

Is it too late too join?????????

Afraid so. I could place you on the reserve list if you'd like but there are two people on it ahead of you. Sorry bout that.

Fozzy

It didn't really take me an hour to think of who to pick, I was busy for most of the time! I decided that I can't pick anyone who I don't like, even for the good of the business. I want my roster to be a big happy family. So Hogan can go begging to someone else for a job

Mr.Nice Guy

Yeah Hogan was who I was thinking you'd plump for! I think the thing about Hogan though is if you go for him then you have to accomodate him and make sure your future picks are guys who can work with him. I was thinking if I chose Hogan I'd probably need to make sure I have some 'big man' type wrestlers and I'm not sure I want my roster to be like that.

KVE is a great pick. That guy had it all. Good look, in-ring skills, intensity. You wouldn't have to work hard to accomodate him.

Another great, but unexpected pick (at least i think so).

This is a very interesting draft thus far. 10 different picks. All very strong and a few odd ones.

My original pick was to be Kurt Angle, but he was taken right before me by jayhaitch.


Still though, very interesting thus far.

When do people start getting eliminated by the way?

I mean, you cant really decide who has the strongest roster based on one person?

also, say fozzy misses his next turn, and then gets eliminated on his third turn, does the person taking his place get stuck with his roster?

Fozzy

No one gets eliminated do they? I thought everyone just picks their ten guys and then we'll just talk about the rosters at the end and vote on the best

Mr.Nice Guy

Deleted User wrote: »

When do people start getting eliminated by the way?

I mean, you cant really decide who has the strongest roster based on one person?

Well we don't really want anyone to be eliminated. The strongest roster will be determined by the majority opinion. We haven't worked out how exactly that will work yet but maybe a points type system will be implemented. For example, everyone names their top 3 rosters. Number one gets ten points, number two gets 7 points, number three gets 5 points and then we add up the totals. I'm sure we will debate that as we get nearer to the final round but ideas on that matter are welcome.

Deleted User wrote:

also, say fozzy misses his next turn, and then gets eliminated on his third turn, does the person taking his place get stuck with his roster?

Well under the current rules you get eliminated for missing your turn a second time and if someone gets eliminated then we would let the person top of the reserve list in (which I think is Danger_Dave). If he was to get in then I suppose he would have to take the wrestlers currently picked.

As it stands however we will allow Furious-Red and b.ie curious the right to pick a wrestler following orestes who is 20th in the current order. If they miss their turn again though then they would be eliminated from the challenge and the newest member gets to make a pick instead.

We really want 20 people in the contest because the more people there are the less star names there are which makes it more challenging.

I understand now


Well bounty hunter is up next, and i believe he is more of a daytime person, so we may have a bit of waiting to do. I hope we're on the second round by tuesday at the latest.

I can't wait to make a post saying "c'mon guys, lets shake things up a bit" and a picture of Vince

callaway92

AHHHHHH MNG..He was mine..I thought Hart would be free once this gets to me .Ah well..I still have a couple more lined up..How many rounds in this will there be??

Bounty Hunter

Daytime me just picked hogan... but as nightime me partied a bit too hard post boards beers (actually briefly met Orestes) itl be a bit before i add a video/explanation. Had planned on picking either Taker or Bret but they were taken by 2 of the 3 before me.

just wondering is Vince eligable to be drafted he's not a wrestler/manager but is a former champ and has wrestled, although now that I mention him im sure he will be taken by someonen else if eligable.

Fozzy

Bounty Hunter wrote: »

just wondering is Vince eligable to be drafted he's not a wrestler/manager but is a former champ and has wrestled, although now that I mention him im sure he will be taken by someonen else if eligable.

He'd be eligible as a wrestler anyway, but I'm not sure why you'd pick him as that. We're not picking any GM/Commissioner-type people, are we?

I'm surprised it took so long for Hogan to get drafted.

I don't know why anyone would want Vince really. I mean, sure, he made it all what it is, but if he's an on-screen character for too long as a GM or whatever, people tend to get bored of him, and when he wrestles, well, he's no Kurt Angle, thats for sure...



I also thought we wouldn't be picking GM's either. I know we need one tag team and one diva, but i guess we could throw a GM in if necessary? i mean, there are 20 people with 10 picks each (i believe) so thats 200 people in total.

Tricity Bendix

Shag. I'm away from the tinternet for literally one day and I miss my turn. Boo-urns.