My group has been playing the hell out of this game, and I decided to create a gimmick for one of our NPWs that is about to become a full-fledged character. I also intended for it to be a gimmick that someone who knows RPGs and the tropes of wrestling could use even if they were totally unfamiliar with in-ring moves. I plan on cleaning this up before officially making it available, but have done my editing based on other player-created Gimmicks I found on here once. Not sure of who that was, so if I stole your formatting, thank you!
I’m pretty sure the influences will be clear, and I’d love any feedback!
May I present: THE STREAK.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4z9n3M1IA4ccTM3NjZreHZYNTg
HQ 1: “Who tired of your”
Adam Goldberg Haha, whoops! Thanks.
Besides that typo this is a GREAT, GREAT new Gimmick.
Adam Goldberg Got that fixed and made a couple other changes that should be there now. Thanks for the feedback. I plan on getting a pdf made up for it and posting it soon as PWYW. If you end up using it, let me know how it goes.
What happens in tag/multiman matches?
Adam Goldberg Hmm, good question. I suppose the Gimmick really wasn’t built for focusing on that mechanically. Think I should write in that the finishing move, winning streak, etc. only apply to singles matches? I’d handle it fictionally if it comes up – Creative should avoid booking it and shouldn’t want their big monster to eat the pin. If they lose because their partner was pinned, as a character, I would claim my winning streak isn’t really broken (and it would lead to a heated feud).
Makes sense.
The Streak getting pissed at losing partner there makes sense, though maybe also the player controlling The Streak would just focus on demolishing the other team by themselves, used to how their matches normally go, and so wouldn’t willingly tag in their partner. In a case like that, they should gain heat with whoever their teammate is.
holy moly this is fantastic
what can this gimmick turn into? a monster would be good
Paul Myers I think this actually works best starting from another gimmick into the streak.
Paul Myers Thanks for the kind words! Let me know if you get a chance to use it.
Monster is a natural fit, like you mentioned. But other interesting transitions could be to Golden Boy/Ace (someone backstage decided to push you after all), Indie Darling/Shoot Fighter (if you chose “___ is gonna kill you!”), Anti-Hero (if your no-nonsense attitude bleeds into a “no fucks given” presence). Lots of options depending on the story you want to tell with the character behind the gimmick.
andrew connett That also works. My group will first be using it to push a former NPW to main event status.
J.D. Woodell Would you mind if I asked what “the Streak” looks like, and what their main “Style” is (quick murders, brutal destruction, etc.)?
andrew connett Up to you, really. Primary inspirations for the Streak were Goldberg (squashes with just a couple moves), Brock Lesnar (dominates with constant power moves), and Asuka (badass Joshi / strong style striker).
J.D. Woodell I was more talking about The Streak NPW in your game.
andrew connett Oh, for sure! He’s a massive bodybuilder with a flamboyent flair. His finisher is a baldo bomb (sitout chokeslam powerbomb). He got his start as the muscle (no pun intended) in a trios team called Big Damn Sweaty Men that come out to Lover Boy’s “Working for the Weekend,” but is about to go solo. He uses mostly basic power moves to throw his opponents around. A rookie approach to the Lesnar school of thought.
J.D. Woodell Yeah, sounds about right for a man of The Streak’s style, and I can already imagine a guy similar to early Lesnar just laughing at every fool put up against him.