------ GETTING STARTED ------
Getting started is simple.
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Start by REGISTERING right here on the OCW forums. Click the JOIN button in the top right of your browser window. Please be sure to check your SPAM for your authentication email
PLEASE NOTE THAT IT MAY TAKE UP TO 72 HOURS for your account to be allowed to post on the forum, you will receive and email when your account is accepted to the forum. (This does not guarantee a spot as a rookie however, that is based on your application SEE BELOW) You may send a message to Jake Allen on Discord if you have any questions regarding the application. Search his name at jakeallen within Discord.
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(If You Cannot Log Into Your Account). Be sure to check your JUNK folder for login info.
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In the event your account isn't authenticated please contact an administrator asap, create another account with a different email address, or reach out to Jake Allen#2239 on Discord.
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READ THE HANDBOOK!!!(You are reading it now) When you’re done, READ IT AGAIN. After you do that. READ IT ONE MORE TIME. You should know the handbook front and back.
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CLICK THIS LINK FOR THE MEMBERSHIP APP
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Introduce yourself in the MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORUM and POST YOUR APP! (Don't worry if you don't see anything you will only see YOUR POST! Give us an idea about who you are as a handler, and who your
character is and what you are about! also note the median age in OCW is about 25 years old, so be cool, fool!
- Create a Discord account (if you don’t already have one) and join the OCW DISCORD (Be sure to identify yourself or you will be removed). Do not create a new account in an attempt to hide your REAL identity or you will be removed. There is a zero tolerance policy for this…
- Staff will look over your application if it is accepted your account will be promoted to ROOKIE.
- Make sure to familiarize yourself with the Player Handbook again, DO NOT be afraid to ask questions especially the rules and other guidelines, because they now apply to you. Double check your CAW to make sure it is legal within the confines of the provided rules.
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Once Promoted to ROOKIE , familiar with the rules, and clearly understand, head to the Roll Call Thread to put in your contact info and availability.
- Once registered in the Roll Call Thread, upload your CAW to the 2K servers and contact DCAWS, Department of CAW Services (Run by Kassidy Hayes and EMP on Discord or Kassidy / EMP on the Forums) and let them know that your CAW has been uploaded it will be checked for violations. The CAW Creation Guide is below.
- Note if flagged you will need to change and reupload your caw per DCAWS REQUEST.
- Once everything is cleared head to the Signature/Finisher Thread Season 19.
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Any handbook related questions you may have, please contact Mr. Sensation or Jake. You can also use the #advice section on the Discord channel.
------ CAW RATINGS/ATTRIBUTES ------
- ALL CAWS IN OCWFED ARE EXACTLY 80 OVERALL
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Weight Classes Have Been Rigorously tested and we have opted to forgo the simpler stat caps and opt for a more well thought out class based system. It is our hope that you will diversify your wrestlers to suit your style and gimmick as opposed to pre-washed META stats.
- Hit Point Ratio must be left default 1000/1000/1000/1000
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Attributes must be realistic to your CAW. If you have questions contact staff.
PLEASE FOLLOW THE GUIDE IN THE SCREENSHOT BELOW FOR CAPS/MINS FOR EACH STAT AS IT PERTAINS TO YOUR WEIGHT CLASS
Each rating has been assigned a letter grade to notate its importance to that weight class. The top number in the row notates the ’CAP’ or the highest possible rating you can have in that category for your weight class. The bottom number notates the ’MIN’ or the lowers possible rating you can have in that category. The categories in RED are only for the AI and do not do anything in PVP matches, so they are locked for everyone
- For example, Super Heavyweights can have as ARM POWER ratings anywhere between 60 and 85, but BODY DURABILITY anywhere between 70 and 90.
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Super Heavyweight
Men’s Weight: 276+ Lbs.
Women’s Weight: 212+ Lbs.
The massive, musclebound Super Heavyweights boast superior offensive attribute CAPs and strength. Their ability to deal heavy amounts of damage in short amounts of time is offset by their weak limbs, predictable nature and incredibly low speed and quickness. They may be lumbering, but you’ll feel it if they get their hands on you.
*Super Heavyweights may not use springboard/diving moves whatsoever.
‘S’ Tier: MIN: 70, CAP: 90
Grapple Offense
Body Durability
Strength
Power Submission Defense
‘A’ Tier: MIN: 60, CAP: 85
Arm Power
Leg Power
Power Submission Offense
‘B’ Tier: MIN: 55, CAP: 80
Special Meter
Finisher Meter
‘C’ Tier: MIN: 55, CAP: 75
Arm Durability
‘D’ Tier: MIN: 55, CAP: 70
Tech Submission Offense
Tech Submission Defense
Recovery
‘F’ Tier: MIN: 55, CAP: 60
Running Offense
Aerial Offense
Aerial Range
Leg Durability
Stamina
Agility
Speed
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Heavyweight
Men’s Weight: 241-275 Lbs.
Women’s Weight:143-210 Lbs.
*Heavyweights may only use springboard moves if their 'Aerial Offense' rating is 70.
The true pro-wrestling heavyweights are able to showcase their skills in a variety of ways in OCW. While not quite as varied as a Light Heavyweight, Heavyweights are still able to display strong submission skills and moderate versatility in their arsenal to go alongside their massive damage dealing potential.
‘A’ Tier: MIN: 60, CAP: 85
Arm Power
Leg Power
Grapple Offense
Body Durability
Power Submission Defense
Strength
‘B’ Tier: MIN: 55, CAP: 80
Power Submission Offense
Tech Submission Offense
Special Meter
Finisher Meter
‘C’ Tier: MIN: 55, CAP: 75
Running Offense
Arm Durability
Tech Submission Defense
Recovery
‘D’ Tier: MIN: 55, CAP: 70
Aerial Offense
Aerial Range
Leg Durability
Stamina
Agility
Speed
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Light Heavyweight
Men’s Weight: 206-240 Lbs.
Women’s Weight: 122-143 Lbs.
The jack-of-all-trades class allows by far the most versatility among wrestlers. As a Light Heavyweight, it will be very important for your opponent to know what kind of wrestler you are, as your options are near limitless. Light Heavyweight wrestlers could be anything from a tough high-flyer to a submission specialist, to a striking phenom. While they can’t be elite in any one area, their ability to bring a specialized style in any form cannot be understated.
‘A’ Tier: MIN: 60, CAP: 85
Arm Power
Leg Power
Running Offense
Aerial Offense
Tech Submission Offense
Tech Submission Defense
‘B’ Tier: MIN: 55, CAP: 80
Grapple Offense
Aerial Range
Power Submission Offense
Body Durability
Arm Durability
Leg Durability
Strength
Stamina
Agility
Speed
Special Meter
Finisher Meter
‘C’ Tier: MIN: 55, CAP: 75
Recovery
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Cruiserweight
Men’s Weight: 140-205 Lbs.
Women’s Weight: 85-121 Lbs.
Though small in stature, cruiserweights demand respect through their elite high-flying ability, next-level speed and quickness, and high-submission skills. Cruiserweights may be limited in how hard they can hit, but when they can hit faster and more creatively than other classes, they are very hard to deal with. A great cruiserweight will keep you guessing and has some solid variance in styles.
‘S’ Tier: MIN: 70, CAP: 90
Aerial Offense
Aerial Range
Speed
‘A’ Tier: MIN: 60, CAP: 85
Running Offense
Tech Submission Offense
Arm Durability
Leg Durability
Tech Submission Defense
Stamina
Agility
Recovery
‘B’ Tier: MIN: 55, CAP: 80
Arm Power
Leg Power
Special Meter
Finisher Meter
‘C’ Tier: MIN: 55, CAP: 75
Grapple Offense
Body Durability
‘D’ Tier: MIN: 55, CAP: 70
Power Submission Offense
Power Submission Defense
Strength
------ PAYBACKS ------
- Wrestlers may use ONE payback only, Legends get to use TWO.
- Using Move Thief is BANNED from use in ANY OCWFED Match.
- Using FREEZE is BANNED from use in ANY OCWFED Match.
- COMEBACK is Champions Only, (This does not mean you can equip COMEBACK & another payback. Unless you're a Legend, you still only get 1.)
- The Resiliency payback is BANNED, as it is unusable anyway at an 85 OVERALL requirement!
Your CAW can and will be subject to random WELLNESS VIOLATION checks from DCAWS (SEE BELOW), and attempts to circumvent the stats cap will result in immediate suspensions from all shows and Pay Per Views.
Being caught violating DCWAS is a serious violation and could result in your immediate termination from OCWFED. We’ve been here long enough and the staff is smart enough to know how to catch/test cheaters. We’ve done it before and we’ll do it again. DO NOT MESS WITH MR. SENSATIONS GOOD NATURE PLEASE.
------ FINISHER/MOVESET ------
Rookies can only use 1 Unique Finisher until they become a Wrestler.
Finishers are claimed on a first come, first serve basis. To Claim or Add a finisher click the following link Signatures and Finishers 2K24 Thread (Updated Season 19)
In addition, alternate ‘numbered’ animations (ie: GTS 1, GTS 2) and all AVALANCE variants of a move count as the move having been claimed.
THIS ONLY APPLIES TO MOVES WITH LESS THAN 6 VARIANTS, things like Superkicks, Suplexes, and DDTs must be claimed individually..
Moves that have been claimed are off limits; UNLESS the wrestler releases their claim on the move or provides you PERSONAL permission (must be noted in the forum post when you claim the finisher/signature)
Exceptions can be made via Staff for those who are less active or who haven’t participated in a while. These are on a case by case basis. At the end of the day use common sense.
Other Finisher/Signature Rules-
- You can ONLY change your finisher or signature twice a year. See the locker room thread for more information. (Try not to change if you can help it, be original)
- Catch Finishers count as a finishing move, you can only have a catch fin if your current fin has a catch ability. If not you MAY NOT USE catch finishers. Your finisher must be the same or at least very close to the catch for you to be able to use it. ASK STAFF FOR CLARITY IF YOU’RE NOT SURE.
- Abusing the “carry” mechanic to hit a finisher is against the rules. Play it safe, just hit your finisher the normal way.
- *Finisher and Signature (Finishers more so then Signatures) being used without knowledge or permission in BASE move-sets is not allowed. Staff will not be going through move-sets to find these and Staff will not be enforcing it unless it is reported. Reports are the onus of the offended, If you see your move done by someone and you wish them to remove it, ask them and inform staff with video of the infraction. If the move is not removed and is continued to be used after being notified:
- 1st Offense: Warning
- 2nd Offense: Move Change removal
- 3rd Offense: 2 Show Suspension
- To protect those who do not change their movesets often, there will be exceptions to this rule, Moves that have remained in someones moveset and have become staples of their moveset will be excluded. Don't pick a move that is already over as someone else's and expect them to remove it.
Legacy Moves-
These moves are iconic to Hall of Famers past and present, and while they are NOT ILLEGAL to use (If the legend is inactive) do so at your own risk.
Please see HOF Tab on the Signatures and Finishers Spreadsheet (Updated Season 19, CLICK HERE) for details.
<-RECOMMENDED only to use these if you got the blessing from said Legend->
------ CAW UPLOAD GUIDE ------
You must keep your CAW updated on the 2k Servers. Any changes in attire, moveset, attributes must always be logged. So to be safe you should look to upload your caw anytime you update an attire. In addition you must always use the following #tag when uploading your CAW:
- #OCWFED - This upload tag should be used for all your CAW uploads
- #DCAWS - This upload tag should only be used at the start of the season to be cleared, and only change the #DCAWS upload if you change your stats. If suspected of cheating, the upload with #DCAWS will be the caw used to see if your stats within a match were what was approved and expected to be used.
After you're cleared by DCAWS, if you AT ANY POINT change ANY attributes on your character, YOU MUST ALERT DCAWS AND BE RE-CLEARED BEFORE YOU ARE ABLE TO COMPETE. Changing attributes WHATSOEVER without clearing it with DCAWS first will result in an immediate suspension (maybe worse depending on the circumstance)
It is imperative that if you are actively competing that you keep your CAW up to date for DCAWS testing(see Below), and production purposes, as well as for recording matches. OCW maintains a high level of production and tries to take the extra mile to deliver the best product possible. Please keep the most recent version of your CAW uploaded at all times. Someone might need to use it.
Please remember, playing a match without that CAW uploaded is ILLEGAL and can result in not being booked.
If you use a CAW that is different from the CAW you have uploaded at the time of the match, such as having completely different stats, then the match will not be counted and you will be suspended. ALWAYS KEEP THE MOST RECENT VERSION OF YOUR CAW AVAILABLE FOR STAFF. IF USING A SPECIAL ATTIRE YOU WANT TO KEEP SECRET SEND to DCAWS or STAFF THE HASHTAG.
------ MULTIPLE CHARACTERS/ALTS ------
Rookies may NOT have more than 1 character active in OCW. You must prove yourself and be promoted to Wrestler to be given that right. We encourage stories, character development, effort, and passion, but we want all new members to focus and show they have what it takes before trying to handle multiple characters in OCW.
After you are promoted, you may handle multiple characters. Be aware that new characters introduced into the OCW universe will be treated as rookies and may only have 1 FINISHER until they are promoted.
Proper Season Start & Alt sign up protocol:
- Post in roll call for the new/existing character
- Make a new post in Main/Alt priority if you have Alts
- Have the caw up under #DCAWS
- Post move claims in Sig & Fin Thread (Moves will only be officially claimed if caw passes DCAWS)
Being a part of our weekly shows (RIOT/Turmoil) or PPVs is EASY! You will not be booked to compete on any show if you do not follow any of the above rules or if you’re generally a lazy turd!