Sam Kidsgrove
Professional Wrestler
International Champion
Posts: 476
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Post by Sam Kidsgrove on Jul 30, 2021 9:29:12 GMT -5
This Monday we're sitting with Howie to talk about Howie, retirement and future of Bacchus. Similarly to when we sat with Cormack.
So ask Howie stuff here. Gogogogogogo
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Post by Lissie Hope on Jul 30, 2021 9:45:16 GMT -5
Howard Blacchus! My efed-writing soulmate. <3 1) We've spent an absurd amount of time discussing other people's characters, and you always share deep insight and thought on their stories and progression. How do you develop this investment on characters that aren't your own? Who do you keep tabs on and why (is it Lissie)? 2) Sometimes I forget how masterful your CD work is because of how strong both Bacchus and Howie are at shoot, but then you publish "MaeDay" or "Tokyo Diaries" and it pulls me right back to the moments I read "The Crane Wife" and "The Natural." Give us your thought process when you start a CD arc, and how they compare between Howie and Bacchus - i.e. do you plan out the long arc and fill in the gaps along the way, or are you more methodical about your timeline? Also, teach me to shoot, please. 3) What was Howie and Sarah's wedding song? What is the song for their current relationship? And Mae/Johnny. 4) We seriously didn't have a single conversation until October of last year, right in the midst of me deciding to kill my character. And now, less than a year later, we've written two ship angles and one of your penultimate retirement matches and your new main is in love with my side bitch. How do we mesh so fucking well, and why are we better battery-mates than Teo and Andrew? 5) Speaking of, who's the pitcher, and who's the catcher? 6) Take me back to the early days of Howie in UCI. I still plan to go back and read those roleplays but can you give me a teaser on what he was like, the themes you explored, and how you were then versus now as a writer. 7) Are there any roadblocks or frustrations here in the final year that you feel comfortable discussing with the public? 8) What are some dream matches for J-Bacch as he climbs the ladder? I'll be listening to this live so you know I'll probably add some questions at the end. Just know that I fucking love you. And also, tell Teo he's ugly and his momma dresses him funny.
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Post by Johnny Bacchus on Jul 30, 2021 22:49:52 GMT -5
Give me things to say to Teoβs face and I will.
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Post by Lochlyn Cade on Jul 30, 2021 22:58:22 GMT -5
I've been wondering what was your original idea for Bacchus and how have you changed him in your mind along the way?
Have you found it difficult transitioning him along the way?
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Post by Harvey Marx on Jul 30, 2021 23:40:08 GMT -5
What do you see as the ideal new career or next chapter of Howie's life?
Howie and Johnny seem like very different characters. What would happen if they met? What similarities do you see between them?
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Post by Odin Balfore on Jul 31, 2021 14:46:21 GMT -5
Give me things to say to Teoβs face and I will. Call him a knave and a floundering beetle farmer with a fish for a wife and a woeful harvest for a son
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Post by Max f'n Daemon on Jul 31, 2021 15:18:44 GMT -5
What was your inspiration for Johnny Bacchus that has him be the way he is?
Will there ever be a Challenge special featuring all of the people involved in you vs. Lissie? I expect to be eliminated first for the lols.
Why do you think your shoot is so effective against everyone you've faced?
Why didn't you name your title the Purecore Title in spite of Tort?
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Addy A
CW/TV Champion
Posts: 252
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Post by Addy A on Aug 1, 2021 9:06:37 GMT -5
If AW were a cocktail what would it be. Favourite cocktail? What's more annoying your GFs dog or the song that never ends. If Addy was a cocktail what would she be Cass Adler or Lissie Hope who spends more time crying in the bathroom.
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Post by Johnny Bacchus on Aug 1, 2021 16:35:23 GMT -5
Hey friends, to clarify this is happening tomorrow at 2 EST!
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Olivia R. Adler
Professional Wrestler
2020 Philidor Holdings Intern of the Year
Posts: 115
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Post by Olivia R. Adler on Aug 1, 2021 17:48:25 GMT -5
What's poppin, king?
I remember early on when you first mentioned the Johnny Bacchus idea to me, you had initially planned to debut him post-Evo, after you wrapped up the Howie story. Then, like 2 days after saying that you just signed the character up lmao. Would you say that Bacchus immediately became your main when you debuted him? Was the general sense of burnout as Howie you were feeling in the months leading up to Evo part of why you didn't wait to start running Bacchus?
Questions have already been asked about the general evolution of the Bacchus character from original concept to the character's current reality some 8 months later. I'm also going to ask this question but with a different spin: how has the development of Bacchus been impacted by things outside of your control (booking, results, other behind-the-scenes factors, etc.)?
We've talked about this a bunch, but open the floor to the crowd: faces, heels, what are they? are they things? let's find out! (as an adjacent question, tweeners: do they exist? are they crutches? can you begin a character as a tweener or is that an alignment that is 'earned' for lack of a better term)?
List your top five musical theatre numbers, the one person I can talk about this subject with!
A patron enters your bar and asks for your shittiest cocktail, what are you making him?
This last one isn't a question but I'd be remiss if I didn't say it: I love you, man. Thank you for everything you've done to help me with Philidor, thank you for humoring my dumb bullshit all the time, and most importantly, thank you for being a friend.
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Jordan
Professional Wrestler
Posts: 250
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Post by Jordan on Aug 1, 2021 17:49:42 GMT -5
Running through all the active titles in AW, tell us what you would change about them (word caps, gimmicks) or if you think they're just right.
What would you like to see implemented as far as the aesthetic of AW boards?
Is there anything missing from our OOC? Any ideas, extra thing, hangout events you think we need?
Let's say you can erase and replace a handlers gimmick. Is there anyone you'd like to see with a new character they would thrive with? If so, give us a specific idea on that character.
Is there any PPV gimmick or gimmick match you want to see in AW we don't already do?
Is there anyone outside AW you want to see brought in that we haven't collabed with or talked with about future plans yet?
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Cassidy Adler
Professional Wrestler
Officially 6.3 Inches
Posts: 196
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Post by Cassidy Adler on Aug 2, 2021 3:12:39 GMT -5
Howie has had a few distinct eras, which was your favorite from a booking standpoint, and which was your favorite from a RPing standpoint and why? Any regrets with taking breaks as Howie? Following on from that question, what were the difficulties of writing a character that didn't have much of a gimmick? Would you say that was part of the reason you needed time off from him every now and again? What's a match you won that you thought you lost? What's a match you lost that you thought you won? How did you deal with that? What's your favorite aspect of yourself as a writer. And I mean as a writer, not shoot related. What's something you want to improve at? Let's say the categories of writing are technique, pacing, plot, character arc/development, and worldbuilding. You can add more if you like. Give some succ to one person from each category that you think does great at that particular thing. Pick yourself if you like! Your favorite and least favorite character archetypes. Go. What's a cliche that you absolutely hate when it's done wrong, but love when it's executed well? How do you feel about the current state of the IT boards? We've had quite a few "eras" in AW that I'm gonna come up with some pretentious names for real quick -The Old Guard Reborn (Wade, Spencer, Speede, Deruty) - Start of AW -The Hart of the Sea (Lockhart Title Reign + #BeachKrew bullshit) -The Curious Case of Changing Hands (When the belt went to a bunch of people) -Walter's Reign of Terror -The GOAT vs The Meddling Kids (Corey Black vs. Philidor) -Philidor Sucks Make comments on some of these! What you liked and didn't like about specific time periods. And also, what "type" of era do you feel we haven't gotten yet that you'd be hyped for? Like proper stable wars, a proper dominant face-influenced era, etc. Put your booking hat on There, I asked questions. Hope you're happy <3
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Post by James Nightingale on Aug 2, 2021 7:51:38 GMT -5
Just wanted to publicly thank you for all youβve done for me dude, and for taking a chan few with me during your final months with Howie.
1. What led to your departure from this hobby and why did you choose to come back at Havoc last year?
2. Your final year arc was phenomenal, were you happy with how it panned out, how much did it deviate from your original plan?
3. Iβve privately told you how good of a writer you are, would you ever consider publishing something?
4. Your run as Bacchus is showing that your not only awesome at CD, but your great at shoot, how can a writer improve with both aspects of writing?
5. With BPW soon returning, will your performances with Bacchus take a hit? Do you feel running a fed alongside competing as Howie was the cause of your mini slump after winning WOTY?
6. Discuss your thoughts on how the House of Corrections match needed
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Post by ππππ‘ππ«π’π§π πππ¬ππ’π§π π¬ on Aug 2, 2021 7:53:22 GMT -5
Hey champ, whatβs ya source for a good crossword?
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Post by Stuart Slane on Aug 2, 2021 8:07:05 GMT -5
Lastly, thank you. Howie vs. Slane was an efed highlight for me; easy in a way because it always gave me motivation and material to write for but also a huge challenge because of who I was going up against.
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Post by Downfall on Aug 2, 2021 11:56:11 GMT -5
How many wolves do you think are in Bacchus?
As a bartender, does it ever kill your soul when people come up to you and ask for a Bud Light?
Not so much a question as a statement, but I made a version of the Godkiller irl from the Howie mixes your finisher dealie and man, you know your stuff. Aptly named, very good.
Would AW characters out for a bar crawl have more fun at a Jimmy Buffet themed night or an Emo night?
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Post by Lissie Hope on Aug 2, 2021 16:14:52 GMT -5
Official Howie Black Mount Rushmoreβs!
1) Your feuds
2) Your allies
3) Stables
4) WCF Wrestlers
5) UCI Wrestlers
6) AW Wrestlers
7) Howard Black roleplays
8) Lissie Hope roleplays
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Addy A
CW/TV Champion
Posts: 252
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Post by Addy A on Aug 2, 2021 16:45:38 GMT -5
9) Flop Rps
10) Addy A Roleplays
11) Swallowing Roleplays / story beats
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Post by Lissie Hope on Aug 2, 2021 17:31:43 GMT -5
Did Howie ever love Lissie? π₯Ί
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Dionysus
Professional Wrestler
Contains 50% Fruit Juice
Posts: 582
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Post by Dionysus on Aug 2, 2021 20:00:13 GMT -5
How late will this question be?
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