PLAYER PRIMER

PCW is an angle-based e-fed. Match outcomes and overarching storylines are predetermined by the creative team, which currently consists solely of Mike, the owner/operator.

Players collaborate to write promotional material, segments, and create an angles to advance the storytelling and development of their characters.

Long term success in PCW is based on three criteria:

1. Player is an active, engaging member of the roster. They take part in social media exchanges and/or submit segments regularly.
2. Player is a positive member of the roster.
3. Player puts forth effort in developing their character’s story in PCW.

These three tenants help the creative evolve angles into long term story arcs that benefit the characters. It’s important to note that no one goes undefeated. We ask players to not take any one loss too hard and you are encouraged to speak to staff about any concerns.

Even in a loss, we do our best to ensure everyone comes out of a match with something to use.

X PROMOTION

PCW has a small but important participation requirement. Before every event, each player is required to write 5 posts on X. Players may group these in a single chain, or post them separately. Please include the hashtag #PCWU in the first post in a chain, or in each individual post.

STORYTELLING

Just as with any eFed, you are encouraged to submit segments and angles.

SEGMENTS

We absolutely endorse writing segments for shows. These can either be in-ring or backstage. We have a soft rule that the word count for segments cannot exceed 1k unless necessary for the story and approved by staff. Likewise, you can only submit ONE scene per show unless staff agrees that multiple segments are required to progress the plot.

FORMATING

All matches and segments on our results are written in screenplay format. Please do your best to use the same layout. You are also welcome to ask Staff for help if you need it.

IN RING

In-Ring segments are basically the same as any other eFed. Various cameras are situated around the ring with a hard cam in the stands. Microphones are stationed at the time keeper’s table and there is a key grip in charge of producing them for wrestlers to use.

OUTSIDE OF RING

There are two types of backstage or exterior segments we allow.

PLANNED

This is your typical situation, where the characters involved are aware they are being recorded. This could be a simple interview segment or any scenario where your character is purposely and knowingly on camera.

UNPLANNED

The PCW production crew aggressively hunts for candid moments between talent, whether they like it or not. TMZ-level operators stalk the halls with steadi-cam harnesses. Mounted cameras are hidden throughout the building. The crew even utilizes ground and air drones. However, cameras will NEVER enter locker rooms, restrooms, or other similar private areas without permission, so if you want a locker room segment, make sure it is pre-planned and approved by those in attendance.

ANGLES

You are invited to come up with ideas for your character and submit them to staff for possible inclusion. While we cannot promise every angle will make it to the show, we will do our best to integrate your suggestions into the presentation. Angles can take many shapes, such as a simple match spot, a specific finish, or an overarching outside of the ring story.