The 2009 Boards.ie Draft (Discussion and Reaction)

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

I was saying to SR by PM that since I've got a good bit of work to do with college I'd be happy to let you handle the techical aspects, ie the rules and all that jazz. I can help out with the draws (along with my snazzy hat) and if anyone wants to question an aspect of the game they can put it to you since you will be overseeing the thing moreso than myself.

If you need me to assist in other areas you can give me a PM. Just let me know when you need me to do the draw. :cool:

I'm all for that. I'm working on a draft of the rules right now, once I'm done I'll PM them to you and pending your approval, I'll post them here.

Ok, so MNG has agreed to these rules, so here they are:

Rules:

- You can include any wrestler who works for or has worked for either WWF/E, WCW, ECW, TNA or NWA. One restriction though is that only wrestlers who debuted after 1975 are eligible. If you are picking a manager, this rule does not apply, but you cannot then have the manager as a wrestler.

- Like last year, no wrestler can be chosen twice so it would get trickier as the rounds go by with the big names already being selected. For example, if someone selects Stone Cold then Stone Cold is no longer available for anybody else! Obviously by the final round, the picks will be harder (and more interesting).

- Each person makes fifteen picks over fifteen rounds. One choice per round. Everyone gets their turn. Numbers are limited to 20 participants.

- Tag teams come as a package so if you want the Dudleys then you don't have to pick Bubba one round and then D-Von the next. You get them as a package. It would be up to you to decide how many tag teams you want but you need at least one team. With regards to stables, they wouldn't come as a package because it would be pretty unfair if people were choosing D-X, Evolution etc.

- With regards to tag teams, to avoid people taking two main eventers via their tag team choice, a la The Rock and Sock connection, you cannot pick a tag team where at least one of the partners went on to become a World champion. Thus choosing 'The Rock and Sock connection' or 'Edge and Christian' for example is not allowed.

To clarify a World champion refers to any wrestler who has captured the WWF/E Championship, the World Heavyweight Championship, the WCW Championship, the TNA Heavyweight Championship, the NWA Heavyweight Championship or the ECW Heavyweight Championship (original ECW, not WWECW). This means John Morrisson is NOT a World champion.

- A tag team is defined as two individuals (male or female) who have a) have tagged together at least once in a televised match, b) been together for at least 3 months(e.g. Santino and Beth Pheonix).
However, a pick such as Trish Stratus and Lita would be discounted as they are more famous for being rivals even though they mostly satisfy the above criteria. Any ambigious picks will be at the discretion of me and MNG. In the event where we can't agree, a mod will be asked to make the pick.

- Managers and female wrestlers are eligible if people wish to pick them, but they are not required and are optional.

- I suggest leaving out commentators, at least for the time being, but if people think otherwise then we can discuss it.

- When it's your turn, you have 12 hours to make your pick. The picks will be made on the designated thread here. If you fail to pick anyone in the time limit then your turn is skipped and either myself or MNG will PM you to inform you you will have 24 hours to make your pick at the end of the round. If you fail to do so, you don't get a pick that round. Three (3) misses and your out, no exceptions or appeals. Once someone is eliminated, his roster picks become re-eligible for selection starting with the next round.


I think these should cover everything, but if anyone has any suggestions, fire away!