RP Judging Rubric

AWS Roleplay Evaluation Rubric
Storytelling — 20 Points
Cohesion, pacing, structure, and narrative impact.

Clear beginning, middle, and end

Smooth transitions between scenes or ideas

Strong opening and closing moments

Maintains engagement and narrative clarity throughout

Character Development — 15 Points
Depth, emotion, and consistency of motivation.

Distinct voice and personality

Clear motivations and internal logic

Emotional weight and believability

Consistency with established character traits

Creativity & Originality — 15 Points
Unique concepts, presentation, and execution.

Fresh ideas, angles, or storytelling approaches

Creative formatting, environments, or themes

Avoidance of clichés or overly recycled material

Memorable moments or standout concepts

Match Relevance — 15 Points
Connection to opponent, feud, and event stakes.

Direct engagement with opponent’s material

Addresses match type, stipulations, or context

Advances or reinforces the feud/story

Avoids generic or copy-paste promo structure

Psychology & Ring IQ — 20 Points
Understanding of match flow, strategy, and applied in-ring logic.

Demonstrates how the character intends to win

Logical sequencing of offense, counters, and pacing

Exploits opponent tendencies, weaknesses, or patterns

Shows awareness of timing, momentum, and control

Feels like a match, not just a speech

Technical Quality — 15 Points
Grammar, readability, and overall presentation.

Proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation

Clean formatting and paragraph structure

Easy to read and follow

Minimal distractions from errors

✅ Total: 100 Points
🧠 Judge’s Notes (Optional but Encouraged)
Highlight strengths of each RP

Identify areas for improvement

Provide brief reasoning for close decisions