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This section will tell you how to create an
E-fed, your opinions might vary slightly from mine. You may even think that
this is total BS and I respect that but this is what worked for me when
creating feds like the WIW and my previous feds. Firstly
you need to decide whether you want to have original or real life wrestlers
and cards. I must say after running both you will get more response and better
role-players if you use original wrestlers as I don't think I can name a
decent e-fed which uses real life wrestlers. You should also use original
graphics and shows as this will mean you have put thought into it. Once
you have decided whether the fed is going to be original or not you need to
decide what type. Board or E-mail. personally I think there is only ONE fed
which has made it big using e-mail. Advantages of using a role-play board are
endless as you can include pictures, music and videos, colors and more, using
a email format will mean that some people do about 10 short role-plays a day
which can get them banned from there email account for spamming. Also if you
use email then the role-plays will be boring and plain in black and white
colors. Once you have decided all of that
then you can start making your site. First thing you need to do is decide on
an attractive color scheme, not only to you but get other people to view your
site and give there opinions. DON'T ever use a blue background with red text
or vice versa as that will strain any ones eyes. The best color is the simple
one of black background with white text as this is the most simple and looks
best but you can change the text colors to colors like; red, yellow, blue,
purple, gray, or even orange. You need to make the links on the side of the
page in a smallish column as it wont take up too much of the page. Next onto
graphics which if used well will make your site look incredible or if used
badly will spoil your site and make it un-attractive. When making graphics
don't use them from cooltext.com or flamingtext.com as the choice is very slim
and looks shit. I highly suggest using the FREE GRAPHICS system on this page
which I used to make all of the graphics for the WIW network. Don't use too
many graphics on any page as they will slow down your loading time to the site
and if I go onto a site which takes hours to load up I never go back, so keep
it simple when using graphics and never make them too big. Once
you've opened your card you should keep to the golden rule of not letting any
member know the results before you release them. Keep your site updated as
much as you can and get all cards out on time. If the work load is to much get
staff to help you with the running of the fed. They don't have to do
everything but believe me when I say you need help if your going to keep your
site running. Never have a favorite wrestler in your fed as if you are biased
towards him/her then they don't have to be a good role-player and will
dominate which can make people very unhappy if they are screwed by the prez. If
you keep to these basic rules then your fed should run smoothly and well
gaining new members along the way. Jamie
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