Post by A Ghost in the Wind on Nov 12, 2005 17:48:35 GMT -5
UPDATED 3/8/13
Things to Know About RP Scores
As of now, I am implementing a [public] system for grading roleplays. I normally would just think of these things within my own mind, but since I get a lot of questions about some of my choices for winners, I will base each of the roleplaying on the five following categories:
*Depth*
In this category, I'm looking at how much information was covered, character development, continuity of storyline, and match focus.
By information being covered, I'm referring to the overall development of the story; straying too far off the original point of the rp, however, will probably hurt the score of the roleplay.
When we say character development, I'm referring to any growth and change the character will certainly go through as time passes.
Continuity of storyline refers to any current storyline and/or angle one has going on, and match focus refers to the attention one will make upon their upcoming match (if applicable).
The length of a roleplay is also factored into this grade. If I think that an rp was cut [too] short and/or ended abruptly, or the rp was too long and felt drawn out, then it may be negatively affected. A good rp doesn't have a set length…what it should have is a good flow and the ability to keep the reader(s) interested.
I tend to look at roleplays, and their length, like they are chapters in books...some chapters are longer than others, but all that matters is the quality of the story. It's always quality over quantity, remember that.
*Precision*
In this category, I'll look at how accurate information given in a roleplay is, along with how well one is able to get their point across.
*Entertainment Value*
All grading and scoring is subjective to the critic, however, this may be the most subjective of all categories. In this category, all that is being looked at is the enjoyment the reader (which for judging purposes is me) got out of the roleplay. Entertainment could come from a multitude of ways: a roleplay could be hilarious, thought-provoking, touching, scary, action-packed…there’s many genres of writing, and a writer has his pick of it. The score to this category just tells how much entertainment the reader got out of the roleplay.
*Creativity & Originality*
In this category, I'm looking for, well…creativity and originality in a roleplay. Scenes and stories that have been done to death (whether it is an ‘efed cliché’ or the only type of roleplay a writer does) will bring this portion of the scoring down. Scenes and stories that are at least somewhat new and refreshing could help with scoring well in this category.
To score well in this category, one would have to try and be creative, but realistic at the same time (although, if you can prove the surrealism, you don't have to be totally realistic...for example, one of the better roleplayers I know handles a character that is an elf; a tall elf, but an elf nevertheless. But he has such a great back-story, as well as convincing roleplays, and a unique way of presenting it that it works very well), and details can help too.
*Spelling & Grammar*
Ah yes, the beloved spelling and grammar category. A missed period or comma here, and a typo there, won't seriously damper the score to this category, but the more spelling and grammar related problems seen will definitely hurt. If I'm reading an rp, and I feel like ripping my eyeballs out because the text on the screen is written so poorly, one could be damn sure that I will score that roleplay poorly in this category.
One thing we have to remember is, a that roleplay IS a WRITTEN piece of work. Now, for those wrestling fans that just want to play as their favorite wrestler, or want to get a little creative and make up their own wrestler, spelling and grammar is not that important to them.
And the PCW will not bad mouth these individuals.
But one has to understand that one is posting things that people have to read. To score decent in this category, all one would probably need is a passing of an 8th grade English class. A roleplayer doesn’t need to be a literary genius. But roleplays are pieces of work that are going to be judged. And I have no choice but to judge.
Each category is graded on a 10 point scale. The maximum points per roleplay is 50.5. Also, although you'll get a score for each roleplay you produce, only your highest scoring roleplay (for the event in which you wrote it for) will determine a winner in your match.
Lastly, to help encourage handlers to rp, if you roleplay before your opponent(s), you or your team will receive a .5 incentive bonus.
Furthermore, if you have any questions, please feel free to ask.
Things to know about the PCW Power Rankings!
Unlike the Roleplaying Grading System, Pure Class Wrestling does not have a clear defined rubric when it comes to determining a ranking. There is, however, a loose-formula that can help one understand the Power Rankings. That formula is:
Basically, the more active your character is around our IC universe and the more active you are on the OOC side of things, the greater the chance for a better rank.
Of course, that doesn't mean a person who rps fifty times, spams up the OOC board, and wins their match is guaranteed a higher rank than someone who only posted one rp, hung out OOC board a few times, and losses their match. But, again, the chances of improving one's rank increases with the more OOC and IC activity you're able to do.
However, just like with RP scores, take the PCW Power Rankings with a grain of salt. Getting a high rank or scoring well isn't as important as enjoying the game we play.
Things to Know About RP Scores
As of now, I am implementing a [public] system for grading roleplays. I normally would just think of these things within my own mind, but since I get a lot of questions about some of my choices for winners, I will base each of the roleplaying on the five following categories:
*Depth*
In this category, I'm looking at how much information was covered, character development, continuity of storyline, and match focus.
By information being covered, I'm referring to the overall development of the story; straying too far off the original point of the rp, however, will probably hurt the score of the roleplay.
When we say character development, I'm referring to any growth and change the character will certainly go through as time passes.
Continuity of storyline refers to any current storyline and/or angle one has going on, and match focus refers to the attention one will make upon their upcoming match (if applicable).
The length of a roleplay is also factored into this grade. If I think that an rp was cut [too] short and/or ended abruptly, or the rp was too long and felt drawn out, then it may be negatively affected. A good rp doesn't have a set length…what it should have is a good flow and the ability to keep the reader(s) interested.
I tend to look at roleplays, and their length, like they are chapters in books...some chapters are longer than others, but all that matters is the quality of the story. It's always quality over quantity, remember that.
*Precision*
In this category, I'll look at how accurate information given in a roleplay is, along with how well one is able to get their point across.
*Entertainment Value*
All grading and scoring is subjective to the critic, however, this may be the most subjective of all categories. In this category, all that is being looked at is the enjoyment the reader (which for judging purposes is me) got out of the roleplay. Entertainment could come from a multitude of ways: a roleplay could be hilarious, thought-provoking, touching, scary, action-packed…there’s many genres of writing, and a writer has his pick of it. The score to this category just tells how much entertainment the reader got out of the roleplay.
*Creativity & Originality*
In this category, I'm looking for, well…creativity and originality in a roleplay. Scenes and stories that have been done to death (whether it is an ‘efed cliché’ or the only type of roleplay a writer does) will bring this portion of the scoring down. Scenes and stories that are at least somewhat new and refreshing could help with scoring well in this category.
To score well in this category, one would have to try and be creative, but realistic at the same time (although, if you can prove the surrealism, you don't have to be totally realistic...for example, one of the better roleplayers I know handles a character that is an elf; a tall elf, but an elf nevertheless. But he has such a great back-story, as well as convincing roleplays, and a unique way of presenting it that it works very well), and details can help too.
*Spelling & Grammar*
Ah yes, the beloved spelling and grammar category. A missed period or comma here, and a typo there, won't seriously damper the score to this category, but the more spelling and grammar related problems seen will definitely hurt. If I'm reading an rp, and I feel like ripping my eyeballs out because the text on the screen is written so poorly, one could be damn sure that I will score that roleplay poorly in this category.
One thing we have to remember is, a that roleplay IS a WRITTEN piece of work. Now, for those wrestling fans that just want to play as their favorite wrestler, or want to get a little creative and make up their own wrestler, spelling and grammar is not that important to them.
And the PCW will not bad mouth these individuals.
But one has to understand that one is posting things that people have to read. To score decent in this category, all one would probably need is a passing of an 8th grade English class. A roleplayer doesn’t need to be a literary genius. But roleplays are pieces of work that are going to be judged. And I have no choice but to judge.
Each category is graded on a 10 point scale. The maximum points per roleplay is 50.5. Also, although you'll get a score for each roleplay you produce, only your highest scoring roleplay (for the event in which you wrote it for) will determine a winner in your match.
Lastly, to help encourage handlers to rp, if you roleplay before your opponent(s), you or your team will receive a .5 incentive bonus.
Furthermore, if you have any questions, please feel free to ask.
Things to know about the PCW Power Rankings!
Unlike the Roleplaying Grading System, Pure Class Wrestling does not have a clear defined rubric when it comes to determining a ranking. There is, however, a loose-formula that can help one understand the Power Rankings. That formula is:
RP Score(s) + RP Activity + Card Placement + Angle 'Heat' + OOC Activity + Being a Title Bearer + Results Segments + Win/Loss/Draw for that week ⇔ PCW Power Rank
Basically, the more active your character is around our IC universe and the more active you are on the OOC side of things, the greater the chance for a better rank.
Of course, that doesn't mean a person who rps fifty times, spams up the OOC board, and wins their match is guaranteed a higher rank than someone who only posted one rp, hung out OOC board a few times, and losses their match. But, again, the chances of improving one's rank increases with the more OOC and IC activity you're able to do.
However, just like with RP scores, take the PCW Power Rankings with a grain of salt. Getting a high rank or scoring well isn't as important as enjoying the game we play.
