SteVo+ 3,702 Posted April 14, 2014 (edited) I tried a thread to get some sort of simulation going, similar to the Trolls, TGP University, the Vindicators, etc., but I've decided an idea like that has flaws. The frequency of the updates depends on my availability and readiness to a) simulate games on my PS2 (yes, I still rock a PS2) and b) post updates about it. Even the funnest of these simulations go dry after awhile, so I'm seeking another solution, and I think I've found one... A weekly installment of NFL-related fiction, with TGP based characters. The plot centers on an NFL team. Those interested all create characters, except this time we get a more personal experience. Your character can be a player, a coach, a coordinator, maybe a die-hard fan, a sports radio personality, whatever. I integrate these characters together into a story with weekly installments. Think of it as a piece of TGP fan fiction. So...epic or terrible idea? Who would be interested in creating a character for the story? Who would read it every week? -------------------------- Character List Chance Phillips, General Manager [sarge] Caden Daniel, Head Coach [F4E] Merle Harden, Defensive Coordinator [bware] QB Jonathan Maverick [Maverick] RB Jerome Jaxson [bangy] RB Marcus Jameson [bigBen07] WR Alex Johnson [badgers] WR Da'Jamiroqaui Jefferspin-Wilkes [theMileHighGuy] WR Joseph Watson [Thanatos19] TE Logan Bishop [Vin] LG Chase Grodd [RevisFan81] C Brian Penner [MOTM] LE Sam Luck [eightnine] NT Damian Jones [bay] LOLB Zack Grantzinger [ZoS] ILB Briggs Randall [Chernobyl] ILB Marlon Martin [RazorStar] ROLB Sean Brock [seanbrock] CB Malik Rose [ATL] FS Griswold "Flash" Johnson [Dmac for HOF] SS Chet Ripka [GA_Eagle] SS Robert "Bobby" Schwinn [FartWaffles] Adam Javad, Beat Writer [JF4L] Jay Cooper, Disgruntled Fan [barracuda] Edited May 3, 2015 by Zack_of_Steel 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge+ 3,436 Posted April 14, 2014 I would create a character and read it every week. Awesome idea. I was going to suggest that you do something like this. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ATL_Predator+ 1,196 Posted April 14, 2014 new and different. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zack_of_Steel+ 3,014 Posted April 14, 2014 inb4 someone calls "waterboy" I'd make a character and be a weekly subscriber. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RazorStar 4,025 Posted April 14, 2014 Diggity down for this. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BwareDWare94 723 Posted April 14, 2014 Pencil me in. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tridentdawgpound 1,043 Posted April 14, 2014 Would be in, but I have to be awesome. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vin+ 3,121 Posted April 15, 2014 I might create a character, but I'd definitely read. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteVo+ 3,702 Posted April 15, 2014 I've reached my + quota, so I'll get the rest of you later. In the meantime... You can claim your character's name (and profession, if you wish) in this thread. I'm not looking for details, I'll leave that as a surprise once we get to the first "episode." Obviously the more players the better, but it couldn't hurt to have a coach, coordinator, GM, owner, etc. The more variety, the better. Not everyone will have a leading role, and not everyone gets to be a likable, redeeming character. Not everyone gets an active role. Keep that in mind! To those who want characters, I'll be sending you PMs to get more info on said character. The deeper I can develop them, the better the stories will be! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BwareDWare94 723 Posted April 15, 2014 (edited) I've reached my + quota, so I'll get the rest of you later. In the meantime... You can claim your character's name (and profession, if you wish) in this thread. I'm not looking for details, I'll leave that as a surprise once we get to the first "episode." Obviously the more players the better, but it couldn't hurt to have a coach, coordinator, GM, owner, etc. The more variety, the better. Not everyone will have a leading role, and not everyone gets to be a likable, redeeming character. Not everyone gets an active role. Keep that in mind! To those who want characters, I'll be sending you PMs to get more info on said character. The deeper I can develop them, the better the stories will be! Merle Harden, Defensive Coordinator Edited April 15, 2014 by BwareDWare94 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ATL_Predator+ 1,196 Posted April 15, 2014 Malik Rose - Owner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge+ 3,436 Posted April 15, 2014 Chance Phillips - General Manager Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tridentdawgpound 1,043 Posted April 15, 2014 Marshall Law, HC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zack_of_Steel+ 3,014 Posted April 15, 2014 Zack Grantzinger, LB (preferably 3-4 OLB, but I'll take and 4-3 LB or 3-4 ILB position as well). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badgers 380 Posted April 15, 2014 This seems interesting... do I have to write anything than my character's information? I don't think I'm active enough for that but I'd definitely read a story. If I can: I'll be Alex McBadger, WR, since that's what I played in high school. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cherry 1,302 Posted April 15, 2014 (edited) Alonzo Morning - Offensive Coordinator Briggs Randall - Rookie Linebacker out of USC Miles Wynn - Talk show host David Exon - 3rd string QB coming off torn ACL. Either gonna take the league by storm or be one of the worst QBs at depth. Think Tebow minus the religion. Mike Martinson - New GM of a shitty team. Edited April 15, 2014 by Chernobyl426 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theMileHighGuy 656 Posted April 15, 2014 Not entirely sure the scope of what we're talking about, but it sounds pretty fun, I'd be in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteVo+ 3,702 Posted April 15, 2014 (edited) Okay guys, I think we've got a good core coaching staff as well as an owner and GM, so let's see some players. Based on Zack's original suggestion we're running a 3-4 defense. Alonzo Morning - Offensive Coordinator Briggs Randall - Rookie Linebacker out of USC Miles Wynn - Talk show host David Exon - 3rd string QB coming off torn ACL. Either gonna take the league by storm or be one of the worst QBs at depth. Think Tebow minus the religion. Mike Martinson - New GM of a shitty team. Pick one. Edited April 15, 2014 by SteVo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GA_Eagle 595 Posted April 15, 2014 Chet Ripka grizzled vet former standout big hitting safety. Starting to lose physical ability. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteVo+ 3,702 Posted April 15, 2014 (edited) I've started sending out PMs to those of you creating characters. Feel free to answer my question in as much or as little detail as you like. And again, not everyone can be likable, redeeming characters. The more flaws you give your characters, the better! Also, I'm looking for feedback in this thread as far as our franchise. Where are we located? What's our team name? Jersey colors? We can operate in a parallel universe where, for example, the Jaguars folded and moved to __________, so we can edit our franchise history as we like. Edited April 15, 2014 by SteVo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barracuda 629 Posted April 15, 2014 This seems like a neat idea. I'll just use my own name. Jay Cooper. And I'll be the town drunk who has nothing better to do than watch the game from the stands and hound players for their autographs. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maverick 791 Posted April 15, 2014 Jonathan Maverick - Hotshot QB that gets a bunch of pussy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteVo+ 3,702 Posted April 15, 2014 For the record, ATL's character, Malik Rose, is now a cornerback, not the owner. So team owner is still a possibility for anyone who wants to go there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vin+ 3,121 Posted April 15, 2014 GA took my position, so I shall think of another and post it tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites