Roleplay Limits for All Matches?

[supremecw]

Hello all,

Now that it's been a few years since we made the shift to 3500 words per roleplay for TV, for the most part, this is what people write. Rarely do people go well over that limit for ppvs and usually they're specific matches (Title matches people are really motivated to win; Taking Hold of the Flame, etc.).

That in mind, as we are getting older, on average, as a roster, I wanted to revisit this discussion and offer a few options and gauge the temperate of the roster going forward.

Option 1: We keep things as they are. Title matches (not including TV Title) on Breakdown and PPV matches have no word limits. TV shows have 3500 words per roleplay. 2 RP Limit per show.

Option 2: We go to a global 3500 words per roleplay no matter the show or match. All matches have that limit and all matches have a 2 RP Limit

Option 3: We go to a 3500 words per roleplay rule BUT title matches or PPV matches go to a 3 roleplay limit. This means that they still stand out, still offer some writing flexibility, but now with a third roleplay with a cap, instead of no limits in the word count.

All other roleplaying rules would remain (Only one roleplay in the last 24 hours). Ultimately, across the last few years, it should also be clear that quality has always triumphed over quantity. It's more how do we want to offer writers more space, if at all, while balancing that all of us have lives, have other commitments, and want to also get the most out of this hobby.

Please vote and comment and I realize there may be some disagreements, but please keep it civil.

[Braddock]

Personally I would rather not add a 3rd roleplay. So I would be in favor of either of the first two options. But to be honest, I will be happy with whatever the final decision is. I try to be easy to please.

[Matt Hodges]

Three for title matches. Easy call.

[HardyGirl]

I like the 3 for title/PPV matches with the same word limit. I feel it's a good thing to have the extra 'space' for bigger matches.

[CowgirlsFromHell]

I myself think with weekly shows that One RP is all that’s needed unless handlers agree to 2. 4000 word limit

As for PPVs 2 RPs no limits. 3 RPs for title matches

[Cid]

VOTE OR DIE

[Adamsama]

VOTE (once) OR DIE

[Konrad Raab]

Honestly, I wish it was one RP in 3.5k words across PPV's and regular shows. I find doing two or three RP's in the same week title matches or not, unnecessary at times. Heck, it would be a lot less writing over time for people who wrote stories in their spare time for their characters. Plus it would make judging for you Olek a lot easier. Unfortunately, that option isn't there. So the second option is the closest to it.

[Adamsama]

After thinking about it, I changed my vote to option 2. Please ignore my vote for option 3.

[Huddie]

My thinking is that only a select few max out. A lot of us don’t have time like we used to, and most of us are highly competitive. I think option 2 is suitable and keeps everything even keel. Not everyone can put out 10k plus, let alone 7k on a consistent basis.