(New introduction video coming soon!)
Table of Contents:
Who are we?
CreatureWrestling (CWE) is a hybrid role-playing eFed with unique and variety of ways to develop your fictitious wrestlers/characters. This eFed was founded in December 1999.
Roleplays (RPs) and promos may be submitted through the forum or Google Docs, with no RP limits and championship opportunities determined through a judgment-based system accessible via the eFed's web interface. Events are scheduled around player availability, with matches conducted through WWE 2K simulations or traditional turn-based collaborative writing. The eFed supports both full-roster participation and a Solo Mode, allowing federation heads to independently manage seasonal events, storylines, and championships using simulations and AI-assisted content. Additionally, a dedicated inter-fed forum encourages collaboration with other eFeds, expanding opportunities for crossover storylines, rivalries, and matches.
Originally inspired by WWE’s Undertaker and the concept of “Creatures of the Night,” CWE became a home for dark, supernatural, and unconventional characters—including vampires, demons, and mortals existing within the same universe. Supernatural elements are completely optional, and matches follow standard real-world wrestling rules unless otherwise stipulated. CWE maintains a central storyline and shared timeline, but participation is voluntary. Today, CWE primarily operates as a laid-back solo eFed, running major storylines and events during winter and summer periods while remaining open to new players at any time. When operating without a traditional roster, AI-generated imagery and randomized WWE 2K CAW/SIM matches help bring events to life. Players can create a wrestler, develop stories, participate in segments, arrange matches, write their own matches, or allow CWE to handle them. Events are scheduled around player interest and availability rather than a rigid calendar, with individual posts used for matches, segments, and other card elements instead of one enormous event post.
At its heart, CWE is about storytelling rather than competition. It is designed as a place to explore wrestling stories that may not fit within traditional eFeds without turning the hobby into another job. A smaller roster allows players to participate at their own pace without the pressure of constantly producing roleplays or meeting relentless event deadlines. Titles, opportunities, and matches exist to enhance stories rather than determine who is supposedly the “best,” with an active point system helping keep opportunities equitable. The long-term vision is a player-driven environment requiring minimal staff intervention, where participants can create stories, arrange matches, pursue championships, and shape their own progression.
In simple terms: titles do not matter nearly as much as the stories we create, the characters we develop, and having fun doing it.
If you want to get started right away, then the first step is to Create a Wrestler by filling out this FORM
How Do You Play on this e-Fed?
CWE is a laid-back, player-driven eFed where content can be posted directly to the message board or submitted through our Google Forms. Submitted material may also appear on the main website and Discord. Players are encouraged to develop their own stories, pitch matches, and participate at their own pace rather than follow a demanding schedule. When active with three or more players, events generally occur once or twice a month, with championship opportunities determined through a point system.
CWE is currently in: SOLO EFED MODE
(if the roster is greater than two players then it switches to standard e-Fed mode)
When the roster falls below three active players, CWE focuses primarily on its central storyline and seasonal Winter/Summer events. Booking, championships, and match outcomes become more flexible and collaborative, with the point system optional. When three or more players are active, Regular eFed Mode resumes: players pitch matches during booking, each match or segment receives its own event post, and the point system determines championship opportunities.
By default, matches are simulated and recorded using WWE 2K, with outcomes randomized or collaboratively booked when participants agree. Players may instead write their own matches, request a match writer, or submit their own recorded WWE 2K match. Traditional turn-based match writing is also available for players who prefer the classic eFed format. Ultimately, CWE is designed to keep the process simple: create stories, arrange matches, participate when you can, and have fun without turning the hobby into a job.
Winning title shots are tied to a point system. The point system determines if you are qualified for a title match. The win outcomes are either player-decided or randomized such as on WWE 2k2*.
How to Earn Points?
Read the point system break down from this link: https://creaturewrestling.com/megaverse ... 1774#p1774
Core Game Rules (Updated: 10-01-2026)
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Point System
Point System
Quick Guide to Winning Titles etcUnmute the video to hear the music. If this thread contains multiple videos, mute/unmute them as needed while reading for the best experience.
Cannot see or hear anything? Then, READ THIS
The point system will ONLY activate if the e-Fed is no longer in "solo" eFed mode. However, points will be still tallied.
The booker reserves the right to decide, upon switching to a normal eFed mode, to reset all points to "0" so that the playing field is leveled. Furthermore, if you are the champion, you have the right to decide to drop your title to a challenger who challenges you if they earned a title shot! The challenger does NOT have to wait until they reach three title opportunities. The eFed actually encourages you to work collaboratively, build angles and storylines with others, and use the point system as your guide. The point system also helps new players level the playing field.
Title opportunities are earned through a point-based system that rewards participation, quality content, and match performance. Win outcomes by default are determined using
WWE 2k2* (CAW); or through a mutual collaborative player outcome/match writing (without WWE 2k2*).
Purpose of the Point System
The point system rewards active participation by allowing players to earn title opportunities. Earning a title opportunity does not automatically guarantee a title win.
The point system is designed to be straightforward and rewarding. First, you declare a championship goal. From there, you earn points by actively participating in the federation through roleplays, story development, and match participation. When a qualifying event arrives, you may redeem your accumulated points for a championship opportunity**
By default, championship matches are played and recorded in WWE 2K2*, with the outcome determined through AI-randomized gameplay. If you win, congratulations—you begin your championship reign and are free to pursue another title goal whenever you're ready.
If you lose, your title opportunity is still recorded toward your progression. After your first unsuccessful title match, you earn one mark toward the federation's title guarantee system. If you come up short a second time, you earn a second mark. On your third championship opportunity, your victory is guaranteed, ensuring that every dedicated member who remains active and continues participating will eventually achieve championship success.
**If more than one person turns in their points at the same event, it is possible to group all players into a multi-match (e.g., triple threat, elimination chamber).
Details
Championship Goals & Opportunities
After completing the 30-day probation period, players who want to pursue a championship must declare one title goal with staff. That goal normally cannot change until the championship is won or the next January/June checkpoint, except for special events or tournaments. After winning a championship, a player must wait 90 days before declaring another title goal. Championship opportunities are earned by turning in points, with costs based on the championship's rank; earning a title shot does not guarantee winning the championship.
Earning & Using Points
Points are earned individually by each character, with no maximum accumulation limit. Roleplays (RPs) and promos must contain at least 500 words and be submitted through CWECMS for staff evaluation, earning up to 5 points per submission based on quality. Staff may consolidate multiple submissions into a single point award to expedite processing. One exemplary submission per week may receive an additional **1–3 bonus points**. When multiple characters appear in one submission, points are awarded to only one designated character, identified through an OOC note. However, collaborative RPs involving multiple players award each participating player the same points based on the overall submission quality. Accumulated points may be redeemed for championship opportunities and other privileges, while character rankings help determine championship eligibility and contender priority.
Title Shots & Special Opportunities
Players may generally purchase one championship opportunity per event, provided they possess the required points. Following an unsuccessful challenge, a 1–2 event-cycle cooldown applies before another attempt, except during Solo eFed Mode. Players cannot bypass this restriction by accumulating points to purchase three consecutive title opportunities. Special matches, including #1 Contender contests, tournaments, Money in the Bank, and Battle Royales, may award championship opportunities without requiring points. Multiple eligible challengers may participate in multi-person championship matches, with each paying the applicable point cost. Players who lose two purchased championship opportunities within a rolling 12-month period may earn a Golden Ticket on their third attempt, provided they remain consistently active. This ticket guarantees victory in their next match: a championship match awards the title, while a non-title match awards the victory, 100 bonus points, and advancement in the rankings. Eligibility and application remain subject to roster size, storyline circumstances, and management approval.
Guaranteed Wins & Championship Regulations
When multiple players possess Guaranteed Title Win stipulations for the same championship, the CWECMS dice-roll application generally determines the winner. Unsuccessful guarantee holders may either relinquish their guarantee and drop one tier in the title opportunity queue, requiring them to earn and purchase another opportunity, or redirect their championship pursuit toward another title and receive 100 CWECMS points. Players may simultaneously hold multiple championships with management approval when supported by appropriate storylines. Bookers maintain flexibility in arranging matches, while players are encouraged to collaborate on rivalries, outcomes, and championship changes. Mutually agreed-upon results may supersede randomized outcomes when approved by management.
Champion Responsibilities & Management Authority
Champions must remain reasonably active, participate in scheduled events, and communicate anticipated absences. Championships may be vacated following extended inactivity or unapproved leave, two nonconsecutive championship match no-shows within three months, or suspension or banning for serious rule violations. Management will evaluate individual circumstances before determining championship vacancies and succession arrangements. CWE booker retain final authority over all championship decisions, match outcomes, eligibility requirements, and exceptions, including adjustments based on roster size, storyline development, and federation operations. These regulations are designed to reward creativity, consistency, and participation while preserving competitive fairness and collaborative storytelling.
Title Opportunity Point Values Upper:
CWE World Heavyweight Championship: 100 points.
MWE Undisputed Championship: 100 points.
Middle:
CWE Nethercore Championship: 50 points.
Lower:
Soon-to-Be Champion Championship: 40 points.
**Point values can change depending on the overall activity and point-ratio of the entire community.
For example, theoretically, to guarantee that one obtains the top title, you would have to save up 240 points.
If there aren't enough opportunities to do this within a year's time, then this can be adjusted.
Quick Guide to Winning Titles etc
Cannot see or hear anything? Then, READ THIS
The point system will ONLY activate if the e-Fed is no longer in "solo" eFed mode. However, points will be still tallied.
The booker reserves the right to decide, upon switching to a normal eFed mode, to reset all points to "0" so that the playing field is leveled. Furthermore, if you are the champion, you have the right to decide to drop your title to a challenger who challenges you if they earned a title shot! The challenger does NOT have to wait until they reach three title opportunities. The eFed actually encourages you to work collaboratively, build angles and storylines with others, and use the point system as your guide. The point system also helps new players level the playing field.
Title opportunities are earned through a point-based system that rewards participation, quality content, and match performance. Win outcomes by default are determined using
WWE 2k2* (CAW); or through a mutual collaborative player outcome/match writing (without WWE 2k2*).
Purpose of the Point System
The point system rewards active participation by allowing players to earn title opportunities. Earning a title opportunity does not automatically guarantee a title win.
The point system is designed to be straightforward and rewarding. First, you declare a championship goal. From there, you earn points by actively participating in the federation through roleplays, story development, and match participation. When a qualifying event arrives, you may redeem your accumulated points for a championship opportunity**
By default, championship matches are played and recorded in WWE 2K2*, with the outcome determined through AI-randomized gameplay. If you win, congratulations—you begin your championship reign and are free to pursue another title goal whenever you're ready.
If you lose, your title opportunity is still recorded toward your progression. After your first unsuccessful title match, you earn one mark toward the federation's title guarantee system. If you come up short a second time, you earn a second mark. On your third championship opportunity, your victory is guaranteed, ensuring that every dedicated member who remains active and continues participating will eventually achieve championship success.
**If more than one person turns in their points at the same event, it is possible to group all players into a multi-match (e.g., triple threat, elimination chamber).
Details
Championship Goals & Opportunities
After completing the 30-day probation period, players who want to pursue a championship must declare one title goal with staff. That goal normally cannot change until the championship is won or the next January/June checkpoint, except for special events or tournaments. After winning a championship, a player must wait 90 days before declaring another title goal. Championship opportunities are earned by turning in points, with costs based on the championship's rank; earning a title shot does not guarantee winning the championship.
Earning & Using Points
Points are earned individually by each character, with no maximum accumulation limit. Roleplays (RPs) and promos must contain at least 500 words and be submitted through CWECMS for staff evaluation, earning up to 5 points per submission based on quality. Staff may consolidate multiple submissions into a single point award to expedite processing. One exemplary submission per week may receive an additional **1–3 bonus points**. When multiple characters appear in one submission, points are awarded to only one designated character, identified through an OOC note. However, collaborative RPs involving multiple players award each participating player the same points based on the overall submission quality. Accumulated points may be redeemed for championship opportunities and other privileges, while character rankings help determine championship eligibility and contender priority.
Title Shots & Special Opportunities
Players may generally purchase one championship opportunity per event, provided they possess the required points. Following an unsuccessful challenge, a 1–2 event-cycle cooldown applies before another attempt, except during Solo eFed Mode. Players cannot bypass this restriction by accumulating points to purchase three consecutive title opportunities. Special matches, including #1 Contender contests, tournaments, Money in the Bank, and Battle Royales, may award championship opportunities without requiring points. Multiple eligible challengers may participate in multi-person championship matches, with each paying the applicable point cost. Players who lose two purchased championship opportunities within a rolling 12-month period may earn a Golden Ticket on their third attempt, provided they remain consistently active. This ticket guarantees victory in their next match: a championship match awards the title, while a non-title match awards the victory, 100 bonus points, and advancement in the rankings. Eligibility and application remain subject to roster size, storyline circumstances, and management approval.
Guaranteed Wins & Championship Regulations
When multiple players possess Guaranteed Title Win stipulations for the same championship, the CWECMS dice-roll application generally determines the winner. Unsuccessful guarantee holders may either relinquish their guarantee and drop one tier in the title opportunity queue, requiring them to earn and purchase another opportunity, or redirect their championship pursuit toward another title and receive 100 CWECMS points. Players may simultaneously hold multiple championships with management approval when supported by appropriate storylines. Bookers maintain flexibility in arranging matches, while players are encouraged to collaborate on rivalries, outcomes, and championship changes. Mutually agreed-upon results may supersede randomized outcomes when approved by management.
Champion Responsibilities & Management Authority
Champions must remain reasonably active, participate in scheduled events, and communicate anticipated absences. Championships may be vacated following extended inactivity or unapproved leave, two nonconsecutive championship match no-shows within three months, or suspension or banning for serious rule violations. Management will evaluate individual circumstances before determining championship vacancies and succession arrangements. CWE booker retain final authority over all championship decisions, match outcomes, eligibility requirements, and exceptions, including adjustments based on roster size, storyline development, and federation operations. These regulations are designed to reward creativity, consistency, and participation while preserving competitive fairness and collaborative storytelling.
Title Opportunity Point Values Upper:
CWE World Heavyweight Championship: 100 points.
MWE Undisputed Championship: 100 points.
Middle:
CWE Nethercore Championship: 50 points.
Lower:
Soon-to-Be Champion Championship: 40 points.
**Point values can change depending on the overall activity and point-ratio of the entire community.
For example, theoretically, to guarantee that one obtains the top title, you would have to save up 240 points.
If there aren't enough opportunities to do this within a year's time, then this can be adjusted.
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Behavior/etiquette rules and FAQs
CWE Rules & Player Conduct
CreatureWrestling is a laid-back, drama-free creative community built around storytelling, collaboration, equity, and mutual respect. Check your ego at the door: characters may be rivals, but the people behind them are creative partners. Harassment, bullying, hate speech, personal attacks, threats, trolling, or using “in-character” behavior as an excuse to mistreat another player will not be tolerated. CWE generally follows a PG-13 standard; mature material should only be used when it genuinely benefits a story, receives appropriate approval, and is clearly labeled.
Keep gameplay fair and collaborative. Do not god-mode, make your character invincible, abuse another player’s character, or use supernatural abilities to gain an unfair advantage. Matches should maintain reasonable wrestling realism unless a stipulation specifically allows otherwise. Players should not dictate another character’s dialogue, major actions, losses, championship changes, or storyline outcomes without permission. Factions, staff-controlled characters, authority figures, and exceptionally powerful characters must also remain balanced so no individual or group dominates the game.
Give everyone a fair opportunity to respond. Promos, confrontations, and segments should advance stories rather than personally belittle another player or create endless battles over who gets the “last word.” Whenever possible, communicate with your opponents and collaboratively plan important interactions. If an outcome cannot be agreed upon, staff may use a neutral method to resolve it. Event segments involving other characters should be requested appropriately and created with the knowledge and participation of the affected players. Posts should also follow basic etiquette: avoid trolling, unnecessary OOC comments, excessive thread bumping, and criticism of another player's writing ability.
Above everything else, storytelling matters more than winning. Championships are tools for advancing characters and stories—not permanent trophies or measures of who is the best writer. Staff and players operate under the same expectations, and opportunities should remain fair and equitable. CWE works best when everyone communicates, collaborates, respects different skill levels, and remembers the bottom line: respect the game, respect the players, and respect balance.
Bottom Line:
Respect the game, respect the players, respect balance.
Abuse any of these, and staff intervention will be swift.
Other/FAQs:
- How many characters can I make?
If you are a brand-new player, you must wait for your 30-day probation period. Then, you may create unlimited characters with an understanding in mind that you are applying equal effort for each character- this discourages the notion of overpopulation and monopolizing. The owner of the eFed reserves the right to intervene, and can pause any new characters created, if they feel that this privilege is being abused.
- Do we have a discord? Can I make a discord?
Our official discord channel is: https://discord.gg/PNZuf5Mgsm
You cannot create a Discord channel about CreatureWrestling. If I find out that you did, you could be suspended or banned until you dissolve your Discord.
- Can we fight in WWE 2K* (or whatever year is current) instead of match writing? The short answer is YES. This is one of the alternatives to match writing. Note: at this time, it is preferred that you record your match and send it to us. Later, we will be arranging WWE2k* matches from the eFed itself- but note that this takes time, which is often against the idea of a laid-back eFed; therefore, these alternatives ought to be rare.
- Is there an attendance policy?
Your contributions, no matter how small, are crucial to our community. Suppose you are inactive in either the eFed or Discord for an extended period without notice, such as the past 90 days. In that case, the eFed reserves the right to deactivate any accounts you set up in either space. You can request reactivation by emailing us: [email protected], and we will review your situation and decide on your reactivation.
- My philosophy is an open community that works together through stories up to matches and, on occasion, voting. You can close posts simply by stating "closed" in the subject header or elsewhere, but please do not abuse this and close every post you make. This discourages and defeats the concept of an open community working together and generating unique and spur-of-the-moment events.
- It's fun to write a lot, but please have a balance (i.e., approximately 1000 words per match post). Other e-Feds limit the amount of word counts. It is another "soft" rule, especially for your matches. Please be mindful that quantity does not necessarily equal quality. And you cannot simply write an 80-page essay and expect you deserve a title belt just for that alone. Titles are awarded through various means- from player decisions to decisions made by the Staff to voting decisions. These decisions should be based on not just what you write but how well you write, how entertaining it is, how much media you use, and how well you perform on the RPG board.
- Goals for Matches. I'd rather see 50 pages worth of content if the players are going back and forth writing, and it's exciting and progresses the match logically, and you finish it within a couple of weeks. However, there ought to be a cutoff point, and you must finish the game. Please finish your matches within one month of their posting. Ideally, it should be no more than two weeks, but this e-Fed is not a gigantic roster-filled one, and we all have lives. I will bug you 1-month elapses. In one month, I will then ask to finish the match, or I will decide on a finishing post, resulting in a draw or an outcome you may not like.
- What is the golden rule for how long a match should be regarding content/amount of replies before someone writes an ending? If you and your fellow opponent are having fun writing up a long match- I will only stop you if you go over a month. Then I strongly encourage you to finish it very soon because the show must go on. If you reach page 4 of your initial posting block, wrap it up.
- We primarily post by taking turns... However, please be mindful that the show must go on within a reasonable time, especially regarding matches. Give your opponent several days to a week to post (but ensure that you contact your opponents to discuss if they need extra time and inform a staff member in that case). If they do not hear from them and they have not posted, and it's been a week since they did, then go ahead and post again. If another week elapses, we will consider that your opponent still needs to be shown. When they no-show, either you edit your last post to include an ending or reply again to your post to write an ending... or a staff member can do it/make a match determination at that point. A staff member may state that you won due to a no-show.
- If a player no-shows. Honestly, this is frowned upon in this e-Fed because the etiquette is to contact your opponent(s) and the staff members to tell them ahead of time that you cannot participate in the match for whatever reason you have. But if you disappear from the face of this Earth (figurative language here) and then come back and act like nothing happened + expect to pick up where you left off regarding your progress- well, guess what? No. You will have a penalty against you, and you cannot partake in the next event or able to earn a title for a penalty period of 1 month.
- Out-of-Character board or any other means of communicating out-of-character.
Our OOC board is meant to prepare/plan and set up angles or to waste time if you want. ALL the rules in this e-Fed exist on the OOC board. Use common sense and be respectful and kind to each other using the OOC board. Show respect. If you agree with them, don't say anything.
- Why is one of the disclaimers (the bit above saying we don't exclusively own our characters/content on here seen above) saying we are just visitors/guests?
First thing, as I posted at the top of this whole thing:
The purpose of these detailed rules is multifaceted. First, they are designed to ensure fair gameplay and to minimize personal conflict or drama, which can negatively impact participants. Second, they serve to protect the integrity of the game and its entity, including safeguarding intellectual and artistic property. Third, they are intended to reduce the risk of legal disputes. While the likelihood of legal action is low—particularly as this is a voluntary, non-paid service—it is nonetheless important to establish clear guidelines.
For this reason, comprehensive privacy, copyright, and conduct provisions have been implemented, including policies governing user interaction. For example, any original content submitted or posted to CreatureWrestling becomes the property of CreatureWrestling for the purposes of hosting, gameplay, and storytelling. This provision is not intended to restrict creative freedom; participants retain the right to reuse their own stories elsewhere as they see fit. However, participants may not make claims against CreatureWrestling for hosting such content, request the removal or return of posted material, assert infringement when their content is incorporated into shared gameplay or narratives, or reproduce CreatureWrestling’s proprietary concepts, structure, or materials for use in a separate e-federation.
Participants who wish to engage thoughtfully with this genre and contribute to its longevity are encouraged to communicate openly. Permission to adapt or reference elements of the CreatureWrestling concept for other projects may be granted on a case-by-case basis. Questions or requests for clarification can be addressed through direct discussion, and arrangements can be made to review these policies in greater detail if needed.
In layperson's terms: don't get into a hissy-fit and think that you're screwed and what you post you don't own, such as your characters and ideas-- no, those are yours. You can also take your character to other e-Feds- I don't care- that is your business. But what you write here stays here. Others can use what you write here, which also makes sense since you may need to use your character in a promo, narration, or storyline. The only exception to what I just said is if there is an issue with another player personally- such as if they are bullying you if they are ruining your story using your characters (see the rule about "using other people's characters above), etc.-- then you can explicitly ask the Staff and roster to please not use your character in other people's storylines/matches, but you have to have an excellent reason. Finally, because you write here, you do not own our game mechanics and original game concepts or "CreatureWrestling."
- Okay... I have questions about copyright...
The nitty-gritty is that when any intellectual production of work that is created is automatically protected under copyright law:
"Copyright exists automatically in an original work of authorship once it is fixed..." Source: https://www.copyright.gov/what-is-copyright/
CreatureWrestling is a laid-back, drama-free creative community built around storytelling, collaboration, equity, and mutual respect. Check your ego at the door: characters may be rivals, but the people behind them are creative partners. Harassment, bullying, hate speech, personal attacks, threats, trolling, or using “in-character” behavior as an excuse to mistreat another player will not be tolerated. CWE generally follows a PG-13 standard; mature material should only be used when it genuinely benefits a story, receives appropriate approval, and is clearly labeled.
Keep gameplay fair and collaborative. Do not god-mode, make your character invincible, abuse another player’s character, or use supernatural abilities to gain an unfair advantage. Matches should maintain reasonable wrestling realism unless a stipulation specifically allows otherwise. Players should not dictate another character’s dialogue, major actions, losses, championship changes, or storyline outcomes without permission. Factions, staff-controlled characters, authority figures, and exceptionally powerful characters must also remain balanced so no individual or group dominates the game.
Give everyone a fair opportunity to respond. Promos, confrontations, and segments should advance stories rather than personally belittle another player or create endless battles over who gets the “last word.” Whenever possible, communicate with your opponents and collaboratively plan important interactions. If an outcome cannot be agreed upon, staff may use a neutral method to resolve it. Event segments involving other characters should be requested appropriately and created with the knowledge and participation of the affected players. Posts should also follow basic etiquette: avoid trolling, unnecessary OOC comments, excessive thread bumping, and criticism of another player's writing ability.
Above everything else, storytelling matters more than winning. Championships are tools for advancing characters and stories—not permanent trophies or measures of who is the best writer. Staff and players operate under the same expectations, and opportunities should remain fair and equitable. CWE works best when everyone communicates, collaborates, respects different skill levels, and remembers the bottom line: respect the game, respect the players, and respect balance.
Bottom Line:
Respect the game, respect the players, respect balance.
Abuse any of these, and staff intervention will be swift.
Other/FAQs:
- How many characters can I make?
If you are a brand-new player, you must wait for your 30-day probation period. Then, you may create unlimited characters with an understanding in mind that you are applying equal effort for each character- this discourages the notion of overpopulation and monopolizing. The owner of the eFed reserves the right to intervene, and can pause any new characters created, if they feel that this privilege is being abused.
- Do we have a discord? Can I make a discord?
Our official discord channel is: https://discord.gg/PNZuf5Mgsm
You cannot create a Discord channel about CreatureWrestling. If I find out that you did, you could be suspended or banned until you dissolve your Discord.
- Can we fight in WWE 2K* (or whatever year is current) instead of match writing? The short answer is YES. This is one of the alternatives to match writing. Note: at this time, it is preferred that you record your match and send it to us. Later, we will be arranging WWE2k* matches from the eFed itself- but note that this takes time, which is often against the idea of a laid-back eFed; therefore, these alternatives ought to be rare.
- Is there an attendance policy?
Your contributions, no matter how small, are crucial to our community. Suppose you are inactive in either the eFed or Discord for an extended period without notice, such as the past 90 days. In that case, the eFed reserves the right to deactivate any accounts you set up in either space. You can request reactivation by emailing us: [email protected], and we will review your situation and decide on your reactivation.
- My philosophy is an open community that works together through stories up to matches and, on occasion, voting. You can close posts simply by stating "closed" in the subject header or elsewhere, but please do not abuse this and close every post you make. This discourages and defeats the concept of an open community working together and generating unique and spur-of-the-moment events.
- It's fun to write a lot, but please have a balance (i.e., approximately 1000 words per match post). Other e-Feds limit the amount of word counts. It is another "soft" rule, especially for your matches. Please be mindful that quantity does not necessarily equal quality. And you cannot simply write an 80-page essay and expect you deserve a title belt just for that alone. Titles are awarded through various means- from player decisions to decisions made by the Staff to voting decisions. These decisions should be based on not just what you write but how well you write, how entertaining it is, how much media you use, and how well you perform on the RPG board.
- Goals for Matches. I'd rather see 50 pages worth of content if the players are going back and forth writing, and it's exciting and progresses the match logically, and you finish it within a couple of weeks. However, there ought to be a cutoff point, and you must finish the game. Please finish your matches within one month of their posting. Ideally, it should be no more than two weeks, but this e-Fed is not a gigantic roster-filled one, and we all have lives. I will bug you 1-month elapses. In one month, I will then ask to finish the match, or I will decide on a finishing post, resulting in a draw or an outcome you may not like.
- What is the golden rule for how long a match should be regarding content/amount of replies before someone writes an ending? If you and your fellow opponent are having fun writing up a long match- I will only stop you if you go over a month. Then I strongly encourage you to finish it very soon because the show must go on. If you reach page 4 of your initial posting block, wrap it up.
- We primarily post by taking turns... However, please be mindful that the show must go on within a reasonable time, especially regarding matches. Give your opponent several days to a week to post (but ensure that you contact your opponents to discuss if they need extra time and inform a staff member in that case). If they do not hear from them and they have not posted, and it's been a week since they did, then go ahead and post again. If another week elapses, we will consider that your opponent still needs to be shown. When they no-show, either you edit your last post to include an ending or reply again to your post to write an ending... or a staff member can do it/make a match determination at that point. A staff member may state that you won due to a no-show.
- If a player no-shows. Honestly, this is frowned upon in this e-Fed because the etiquette is to contact your opponent(s) and the staff members to tell them ahead of time that you cannot participate in the match for whatever reason you have. But if you disappear from the face of this Earth (figurative language here) and then come back and act like nothing happened + expect to pick up where you left off regarding your progress- well, guess what? No. You will have a penalty against you, and you cannot partake in the next event or able to earn a title for a penalty period of 1 month.
- Out-of-Character board or any other means of communicating out-of-character.
Our OOC board is meant to prepare/plan and set up angles or to waste time if you want. ALL the rules in this e-Fed exist on the OOC board. Use common sense and be respectful and kind to each other using the OOC board. Show respect. If you agree with them, don't say anything.
- Why is one of the disclaimers (the bit above saying we don't exclusively own our characters/content on here seen above) saying we are just visitors/guests?
First thing, as I posted at the top of this whole thing:
The purpose of these detailed rules is multifaceted. First, they are designed to ensure fair gameplay and to minimize personal conflict or drama, which can negatively impact participants. Second, they serve to protect the integrity of the game and its entity, including safeguarding intellectual and artistic property. Third, they are intended to reduce the risk of legal disputes. While the likelihood of legal action is low—particularly as this is a voluntary, non-paid service—it is nonetheless important to establish clear guidelines.
For this reason, comprehensive privacy, copyright, and conduct provisions have been implemented, including policies governing user interaction. For example, any original content submitted or posted to CreatureWrestling becomes the property of CreatureWrestling for the purposes of hosting, gameplay, and storytelling. This provision is not intended to restrict creative freedom; participants retain the right to reuse their own stories elsewhere as they see fit. However, participants may not make claims against CreatureWrestling for hosting such content, request the removal or return of posted material, assert infringement when their content is incorporated into shared gameplay or narratives, or reproduce CreatureWrestling’s proprietary concepts, structure, or materials for use in a separate e-federation.
Participants who wish to engage thoughtfully with this genre and contribute to its longevity are encouraged to communicate openly. Permission to adapt or reference elements of the CreatureWrestling concept for other projects may be granted on a case-by-case basis. Questions or requests for clarification can be addressed through direct discussion, and arrangements can be made to review these policies in greater detail if needed.
In layperson's terms: don't get into a hissy-fit and think that you're screwed and what you post you don't own, such as your characters and ideas-- no, those are yours. You can also take your character to other e-Feds- I don't care- that is your business. But what you write here stays here. Others can use what you write here, which also makes sense since you may need to use your character in a promo, narration, or storyline. The only exception to what I just said is if there is an issue with another player personally- such as if they are bullying you if they are ruining your story using your characters (see the rule about "using other people's characters above), etc.-- then you can explicitly ask the Staff and roster to please not use your character in other people's storylines/matches, but you have to have an excellent reason. Finally, because you write here, you do not own our game mechanics and original game concepts or "CreatureWrestling."
- Okay... I have questions about copyright...
The nitty-gritty is that when any intellectual production of work that is created is automatically protected under copyright law:
"Copyright exists automatically in an original work of authorship once it is fixed..." Source: https://www.copyright.gov/what-is-copyright/
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