Eisen-verse

I'll bite. If anything, this will show what era you watched wrestling more religiously. Shawn Michaels, Steve Austin, Hulk Hogan, The Rock

<p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-size:14px;">With the announcement of TEW 2020, and the fact that I will be teaching from home for the next 2 months, I wanted to get back into dynasty writing. With that in mind, I wanted to ask you a few questions about how you interact with the forum/dynasties as a whole.</span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"> </span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"> Thank you for doing so!</span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"> </span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"> </span></div></div><a href="https://forms.gle/6VhhhtAYvZxfmhQj8" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"><a href="https://forms.gle/6VhhhtAYvZxfmhQj8" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"><a href="https://forms.gle/6VhhhtAYvZxfmhQj8" rel="external nofollow"><span style="font-size:14px;">https://forms.gle/6VhhhtAYvZxfmhQj8</span></a></div><a href="https://forms.gle/6VhhhtAYvZxfmhQj8" rel="external nofollow"></a></div><a href="https://forms.gle/6VhhhtAYvZxfmhQj8" rel="external nofollow"></a>

<p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-size:14px;">With the announcement of TEW 2020, and the fact that I will be teaching from home for the next 2 months, I wanted to get back into dynasty writing. With that in mind, I wanted to ask you a few questions about how you interact with the forum/dynasties as a whole. </span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"> </span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"> Thank you for doing so!</span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"> </span></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"> </span></div></div><a href="https://forms.gle/6VhhhtAYvZxfmhQj8" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"><a href="https://forms.gle/6VhhhtAYvZxfmhQj8" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"><a href="https://forms.gle/6VhhhtAYvZxfmhQj8" rel="external nofollow"><span style="font-size:14px;">https://forms.gle/6VhhhtAYvZxfmhQj8</span></a></div><a href="https://forms.gle/6VhhhtAYvZxfmhQj8" rel="external nofollow"></a></div><a href="https://forms.gle/6VhhhtAYvZxfmhQj8" rel="external nofollow"></a>

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><em>Here are some that come to mind...</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Valiant vs. Rocky Golden vs. Nicky Champion</strong></p><p> <em>Three men who all possess the same 'Mega-Star' feel to them. Out of the three, Valiant is the least accomplished; however, I still feel like his addition would be great. In some ways, it would feel like three of the same guy; so, some branding would need to be done prior to the fight.</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Tommy Cornell vs. Jack Bruce</strong></p><p> <em>Two totally different characters and wrestlers but two men who have defined the Cornellverse for the last 10 years (or more). It would be an easy sell, in my mind.</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Wolf Hawkins vs. Angry Gilmore</strong></p><p> <em>This may not be a 'huge dream match' for everyone but I love the feeling this match would carry. Two men who, in my mind, are overly-aggressive (Wolverine-like) figures. They would work toward a double DQ or ten count fall to start with; showing they are equals and neither will back down.</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Jack Bruce vs. Champagne Lover</strong></p><p> <em>This one just screams money to me.</em></p>

I love the addition of cinematic matches. It gives an extra wrinkle to an entertainment-based company. Bravo!

*Pokes his heads in* I've never been all that interested in The Crippler. I'd rather see someone new fill that violent shooter personality (someone who's young and new to the SWF, that is). I'd love to see 'One Last Hurrah' with Lobster Warrior returning to the mask. In a way, it's the same feeling we had when Hulk Hogan was an active wrestler in the early 2000's in the WWE/F. You knew it wasn't going to last forever but, for the time being, you could buy into one last push for the gimmicky masked man. *Slides back into the brush*

<p>I really like the evolution of the gimmick approach in the upcoming game. This allows for more of a unique, creative-inspired strategy versus just simply saying "You're 'Power and Paint' because you fit it and that's kind of what I was thinking for you."</p><p> </p><p> I also agree that a built in 'ideas list' could be good for some who really feel stumped on where to go. </p><p> </p><p> I don't know if I read it right but, if I did, I'm not necessarily a fan of the game telling me how long I can run this gimmick before it gets stale/people don't like it anymore/in need of tinkering. That's something that somewhat removes a sense of strategy. Instead, I would like for road agent notes, lower grades with the character, and maybe even a financial hit to their merchandise as a sign that things aren't going well for them anymore. This would create more a realistic tinge to everything.</p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="BHK1978" data-cite="BHK1978" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41210" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>How do people feel about match write-ups? I have noticed increasingly that more and more writers are not doing full-on match write-ups and they are just copying the results directly from the game (C-Verse writers, I do not really follow RW writers that much.).<p> </p><p> When I first started doing diaries on here that was considered a huge no-no. I recall writers writing these War and Peace type of match write-ups (Which I always felt was insane and I never bothered reading any of those. Skim yes, flat out read...no way.). They would go into great detail about the matches and yes the parts I did not skim made for an interesting read, but for the most part it just became blah, blah, blah to me (I am well aware that this post is probably becoming that to anyone who reads it.<img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />). </p><p> </p><p> I personally never had a problem with people taking the results directly from the game and posting them in their diaries. However, I remember one writer, who no longer writes on here, used to do it and people would bitch about him copying the results right out of the game. </p><p> </p><p> The reason why I ask is because I personally hate writing match write-ups. I mean it gets so repetitive writing them as generally wrestlers tend to have nearly the same match over and over again (Sure the spots might change around but it is the same basic crap every match). Plus I personally have never been good at match write-ups.</p><p> </p><p> Part of the reason why I have scrapped previous diaries is because of how much I loathe writing match write-ups (Yes I know that sounds stupid because the matches are the driving force for the diaries). I would think about writing and then I would say to myself, "What the hell am I going to say in this write-up that will make it different?"</p><p> </p><p> I guess my question is, do people still prefer diaries with match write-ups (maybe not as detailed as some of the old one's were)? Or has that time gone and now people are okay with copying the match results directly from the game.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I agree that it once was seen as a downgrade; however, I think times have changed here. As others have stated, it's more about storytelling than move-by-move scenarios. Now, if you're booking a work-rate heavy company, then I could see more of a focus on move-by-move. Anything else, you have liberty to get to the main points.</p><p> </p><p> In general, now that we have so many formats for entertainment, I fear that the old approach to dynasty writing (full-fledged, all-on written results) are something of the past. Unless you're generally a reader, which a lot of the public is not, you have to find easier ways to entertain in a quicker format. Knowing this, anything you can do to streamline results yet give a story is probably best.</p>

I've been thinking lately about what I may want to do once TEW 2020 comes out and I think I've finally landed on said idea. This is less of a "preview a new project" and more of me thinking out loud to you all. I hope that's okay. If you're not interested, then stop reading. If you are, let's go down this rabbit hole. It's been a long while since I've done a user-character-focused dynasty. Mind you, it will not take on the same vein as some of the old ones I did. There, I would get TOO focused on the user-character scenarios in life and, in turn, would end up burning out on the actual writing of shows. That said, this time around, I would focus from the perspective of one up-and-coming booker; only really focusing on the wrestling aspect of things (insights, politics, etc.). It would be, somewhat, in the vein of "Evolution of Greed" without the ongoing, crazy backstories. I would choose a smaller U.S. based indy company. I'm hoping there are some more options for these kind of companies when the new game comes out, as I don't want to 'create' a company per se (as, sometimes, they don't hit as well with readers since is is not a known company from the start). From there, I would tell the story of this company as it grows -- hopefully, eventually, making it to a TV level (and how that transition would work). My hope would be to stay with one company for as long as possible. Since my schedule is so chaotic during the school year, this could be beneficial as I won't be pumping out shows non-stop. I could let the whole thing breathe out, over time, and live the process of being a smaller company booker (potentially becoming a bigger deal as time goes on). I've been listening a lot to 83 weeks (Bischoff's podcast) as of late and it really has me focused from a one-person perspective. I wish the game was coming out sooner but, with a potential December drop date, I know that's not the case. Either way, It'll be fun to eventually get there!

This is truly breath-taking. Keep it up! <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

Truthfully, you have one of my favorite projects going right now. Great work!

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="dOptAMm.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dOptAMm.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:right;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>MAY 2019</strong></div></div></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Rome is Burning...</em></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

I’ve never transferred a game from a previous generation of the game to a new one (ie TEW 16 to 20). Are there any kinks that come up or does it transfer well in previous versions?

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="a0161613" data-cite="a0161613" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41210" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I'm not being negative, I'll enjoy it however long it lasts.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Not you, per se. <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> I know I have my detractors. It’ll be all good.</p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="a0161613" data-cite="a0161613" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41210" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>You two are gluttons for punishment <span class="ipsEmoji">😂</span></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Or, we enjoy what we do and don’t really worry about those who will choose to be negative regardless of the project. <span class="ipsEmoji">😉</span></p>

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="q7OtqcF.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/q7OtqcF.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> <em><span style="color:#FFFFFF;">... Officially found the story that's revitalized my creative streak.</span></em></p>

You have something really special here. Great work!

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="shipshirt" data-cite="shipshirt" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41339" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Thanks! I was really happy with how he came out.<p> </p><p> As a lifelong Red Sox fan it kills me to put a Yankees hat on a render but it is Harlem Haynes after all...He could be a huge babyface in NYCW! I really wish there was a decent baseball style jersey for Daz to complete the look</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p>Harlem Haynes</p><p> <img alt="CtgXDVf.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/CtgXDVf.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="owmoz16.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/owmoz16.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="j0C6tR8.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/j0C6tR8.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I <strong>absolutely</strong> LOVE this!</p><p> </p><p> Amazing work, Ship!</p>

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With the onslaught of new renders out there. Has anyone taken a stab at updating Phil Vilbert, the #1 podcast in all of wrestling today! <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

I really appreciate the new addition of starting a company of your own at any time. There are many times, within a game, where I want to splinter off and create my own company. Sadly, my reputation isn't strong enough and, in turn, I'm forced to squelch those feelings. Now, I love how I can build a company up and then, from there, create a rival to go against it. Very cool.

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="King Bison" data-cite="King Bison" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41339" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>that Brody is fantastic ship! great work as usual!<p> </p><p> two from me</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">American Machine & Des Davids</span></strong></p><p> <img alt="OKJzb1j.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/OKJzb1j.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="oXDYP3E.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/oXDYP3E.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="Fy8krJW.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Fy8krJW.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="nzHkFQ6.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/nzHkFQ6.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> These are awesome! <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

That's what I thought. I've heard of "Cutting Edge" products going back to the early days of EWR/TEW (mostly when it comes to real world databases). That said, I'm not entirely sure what the product as a whole entails. In my mind, I'm thinking fast-paced action with a focus on creativity/innovation. In a way, trying to "change the feel" of wrestling as a whole; despite still operating in the same fashion. Maybe companies like this are more likely to go against the grain; ala unique divisions, belts, and match types? This is what I have in my mind but didn't know if that was exactly what "Cutting Edge" was.

What does a “cutting edge” product really entail? Nemesis default product style in-game states he would lean toward such a preference when opening a company.