Hive

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="YoungNoble" data-cite="YoungNoble" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37869" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Speaking of Wolfie D, I noticed that he almost never teams with Jamie in this mod, even though they both have contracts with WWF, USWA, and maybe SMW. Maybe add them as active in those promotions? Not a big deal, just a personal preference.<p> </p><p> Another small note, I believe that The Pitbulls and Francine should be faces in ECW. This mod starts right before they beat Raven & Stevie for the tag titles. It would also help playability, as ECW starts with very few face tag teams.</p><p> </p><p> Also, I believe that Rey Misterio Jr and Psychosis both debuted on 9/16/95. Only Rey is contracted in the current edition of the mod. I would either add Psychosis or remove Rey for consistency.</p><p> </p><p> Great mod! Thanks for all of your hard work.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Thanks for the inputs, I'll look into them for the next release. Glad you enjoy the mod. <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

<p>I finished the main story in LA Noire this evening and enjoyed the game a lot. Solid and fresh concept in an always fun "GTA world" - and with an impressive cast with lots of recognizable actors. The photo realism improved immersion for me.</p><p> </p><p> It did get somewhat repetitive at times though, and the game hit a bit of a low for me when <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">I was transferred to boring vice cases after the full-on adrenaline homicide cases.</span> It improved when <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">doing arson though, and playing as Kelso (whom I hope is the main character of a potential sequel, he rocked hard) was a nice addition.</span></p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Matt Shannon" data-cite="Matt Shannon" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37869" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>He's been very consistent when talking about his born again story. Apparently he actually grew up in a Christian home, but backslid (by his own admission) as he got older, during his prime in the wrestling business. Sometime in 1992, I want to say after WrestleMania VIII, his wife confronted him about his infidelity, and he knew he needed to make some much needed changes in his life. And the rest is geography, I mean history. <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Fair enough, I'll add it to my list.</p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Matt Shannon" data-cite="Matt Shannon" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37869" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Another oversight that I just noticed, Ted DiBiase's Drinking is still at 5%. If I'm not mistaken, he was reformed by this time. He was also in the process of starting his Christian ministry around this time period, so he should probably have his Religious lifestyle bumped up from zero percent because his beliefs did come into play as he wanted nothing to do with the WWF once the Attitude Era got going a couple of years later. Ted's personality could use a bit of adjusting as well as from what I recall, he didn't have a reputation for being a troublemaker backstage. About the only person I recall who really ever had anything negative to say about him was Honky Tonk Man whenever he wanted to go on one of his anti-religious wrestlers rants.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> You sure he had started his "born again" ways by this point?</p>

Dear lord. That video was almost cringe worthy, I felt sorry for Wolfie D.

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Matt Shannon" data-cite="Matt Shannon" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37869" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Not sure if you have seen Jamie Dundee's (JC Ice) shoot interviews over the years, so this could just be an oversight out of being unaware. Anywho, his Ruthlessness, Boldness, Egotistical and Pessimism could use a big boost. You got his drinking habit down pat, though! Like I told Countdown in his WCW diary, I'm getting the itch to start a diary with the WWF with this mod. <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> No, I have never seen any shoots with him. You saying he's a right bastard?</p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Rickymex" data-cite="Rickymex" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="28397" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Don't forget The Wolf Among Us. I think they are on the 4th episode right now.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Ah yes, that one. I'm not familiar with the source material though, would it still be enjoyable to me?</p><p> </p><p> I loved The Walking Dead Season 1 and Back to The Future - but I'm sure my love for the source material played a part there.</p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="D-Lyrium" data-cite="D-Lyrium" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="28397" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The Telltale Game Of Thrones game.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Don't forget their Borderlands game as well!</p><p> </p><p> Which reminds me that I should perhaps pick up The Walking Dead Season 2 soon...</p><p> </p><p> Speaking of Telltale, I recently bought their Jurassic Park game. Yes, I've read the reviews... but I got it at a good price, and even if it's not their best game, I still expect it to be entertaining. After all, it's Jurassic Park! And Telltale! Win!</p><p> </p><p> I like Telltale.</p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Clarity" data-cite="Clarity" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="28397" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The console version is fantastic (except the last few missions), but the PC version stinks.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I'm playing the PC version... I think it's just fine - once you accept that steering vehicles in any game based upon the GTA-series is a nightmare on the PC...</p>

I finally bought LA Noire some days ago after having eyed it for ages, and I'm having a blast with it. Great style, I wish they'd do a sequel. I should have gotten this game sooner.

<p>Saw Days of Future Past today. Liked it a lot, it was a great flick and most certainly around the same level as X2, but I still had some issues with it:</p><p> </p><p> 1. Major continuity issues. <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">While it was great to see them correct the huge errors of X3 in the end, they sadly followed the trend of First Class with too much that didn't fit with the first movies, most notably (but not exclusive to) the first Wolverine movie. And while I agree that it was a bad movie that itself messed around with continuity a bit, completely ignoring it (after The Wolverine from last year achnowledged it) seemed harsh... my very biggest problem being that when Wolverine travels back in time and finds himself in New York, he's supposed to be at war in Vietnam! Oh, and there's of course the issue with Bolivar Trask being a non-dwarf black middle aged man in X3...</span></p><p> </p><p> 2. Events unfolding between First Class and DoFP. <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">Nothing at all happened with mutants in 10 years?? Oh, except of course </span><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"><em>several major characters being killed off off-screen for no good reason at all</em></span><span style="color:#FFFFFF;">. Especially Emma Frost and Banshee being offed bugs me, with the latter even causing continuity issues - since his </span><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"><strong>daughter</strong></span><span style="color:#FFFFFF;"> was in X2!</span></p><p> </p><p> 3. Too many characters. <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">A problem several of the movies has suffered from, with X3 and the first Wolverine being the worst offenders. But why was the scene with Havok and the other mutants in Vietnam included at all? Why was Quicksilver in the movie, if not just to mess with Marvel's Avengers plans? Since his relationship with Magneto was only briefly hinted at, his presence didn't really seem needed. I'd rather have had more screen time for the future mutants, Blink especially. Love me some Blink.</span></p><p> </p><p> But an intense movie where the stakes seemed that much higher than in the other movies of the series. Solid action scenes, with especially the ones from the future blowing me away. I can't wait to get it on bluray, hopefully in an extended cut with the many cut scenes re-inserted, and it will be interesting to see where they go from here.</p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Jaysin" data-cite="Jaysin" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25823" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The Road was really well done. It's just not a movie I can watch on a regular basis because of how soul crushing it is. I was told the book was better and was even more emotional, but I don't think I can bring myself to go down that route.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I too heard that the book was even nastier than the movie. At one point in the book, I believe they <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">roast an infant over a bonfire...</span> <img alt=":eek:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/eek.png.0e09df00fa222c85760b9bc1700b5405.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Jaysin" data-cite="Jaysin" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25823" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Dredd was the same way, but it's already developed a cult following that's pushing heavily for a sequel. I went and saw Dredd twice in theaters. I know my $10 each time didn't go far, but at least I contributed <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Yeah I got it on bluray, underestimated movie indeed. Never got much attention or advertising while in theaters here. I should watch it again soon.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25823" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Speaking of Dredd. A few months back, my roommate and I watched The Road with Viggo Mortensen and Kodi Smit-McPhee. We felt so emotionally crushed and just drained after watching it that we had to put Dredd on just to watch mindless violence.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> The Road is amazing.</p>

I find it bemusing that movie studios often consider a movie to be a failure if it doesn't gross spectacularly domestically - even though it may have huge success abroad. Like Pacific Rim, for instance.

Given that we all know what the next X-Men movie is called, I think it's safe to say that this "anonymous" villain won't come as much of a surprise to anyone. But good to hear yet another positive review. Already back when this movie was announced, I declared it my number one "excited to see" movie - ahead of even The Avengers 2 (looooved the first one). And it sounds like I won't be dissapointed.

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Stennick" data-cite="Stennick" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25823" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>So yeah X Men was so awesome. I'll have to go back and watch it again just to catch some stuff I'm sure I missed but it makes up for the awful X Men 3, the somehow even more awful Wolverine Origins and for me the boring Wolverine movie. Tons of cameos and just an awesome story. Stay for the end credits if you didn't know to already.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Sounds good - and fits with most other reports around the web. I'm seeing it myself on monday and can't hardly wait. Some even say it's as good as or better than X2, which I hold to <em>very</em> high standards. Man, that Nightcrawler scene still gives me goosebumps...</p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Beejus" data-cite="Beejus" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37869" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Hmm... yeah, having admittedly not looked at the actual description of the gimmick before opening my mouth on it, you're right. This is why I'm not the mod maker <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> It was because I was watching some of his original stuff from 91 last night, and I thought about how far away from all that he had gotten. It almost was like two different characters, but the only real difference was that he was a heel at that time, and then to a face later. As a heel, the whole thing was played up a lot more; as a face, it was downplayed to just his theatrics during his ring entrance and such.</p><p> </p><p> In short, never mind me on this one <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Well I appreciate you starting the discussion, and I completely agree with you that his gimmick evolved into something much different from what he started as. But generally, I prefer gimmicks that can be applied to encompass several different character variations. Otherwise, we'd end up with waaay too many gimmicks in my opinion. And from a game mechanic perspective, I don't see why the early Tutti Frutti gimmick should have other requirements than the '94 or '95 one. <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Beejus" data-cite="Beejus" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37869" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>A question for Hive; perhaps Johnny B. Badd's WCW gimmick should be changed? Just what he has right now, and if you get around to an update to the 94 mod as well.<p> </p><p> I only say this because by this time, he had gotten so far away from the first leg of the gimmick that he was really only Badd in name and theatrics only. When I think of his Tutti Frutti gimmick, I think of the 91-93 version, where he was talking about being "so pretty" and talking and walking effeminately. </p><p> </p><p> Maybe change his gimmick to Fan Favorite, just to keep up with the "Badd Blaster" type of stuff that was designed to pop the crowd? Otherwise, maybe a Old School Face.</p><p> </p><p> For the alter ego gimmick, I'd say keep it as Tutti Fruitti. But for what he currently is running, it just doesn't seem quite right to have it set up as it is, when Marc Mero had worked so hard to get away from where he had started from.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> The description of the gimmick:</p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37869" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>A character who plays a flamboyant entertainer based on Little Richard.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Isn't that accurate enough even for his evolved face run, you think? <img alt=":confused:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/confused.png.d4a8e6b6eab0c67698b911fb041c0ed1.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> While I agree with you that his gimmick underwent major changes, I still think it's fair to call him somewhat 'flamboyant'. And I'd say that the skill requirements for the gimmick are pretty spot on.</p><p> </p><p> What exactly are you suggesting me to change?</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Big Mikey" data-cite="Big Mikey" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37869" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>For example Lesnar became a pretty big star so in the future if I hire Lesnar and literally do nothing with him would he still become good?</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> No, you (or the AI) still have to do something with him. The skills are potentials, not destinies. They *can* reach those heights, but won't necessarily.</p>

It's true, that was my motivation. In reality, the changes aren't *that* many... mostly minor tweaks and corrections.

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="RatedRKO16" data-cite="RatedRKO16" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37869" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I have a paranoia I will get years down the road and have missed out on some workers... haha. It's pretty dumb. I'm obsessed with keeping it as realistic as possible as a sim can be.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Ah... so you're afraid I'm missing important workers? Well, I can't claim that I have *every* worker debuting between 1995 and 2014 - but I'd be surprised if any of the "big" ones are missing. And of course, if you notice someone you find important not being in there, I'm always open to suggestions for additions!</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Colby" data-cite="Colby" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37869" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Hive, the man! Keep up the hard work. Thanks for the update, gonna fire up a new 95 game sometime later this week perhaps. I'll keep notes for ya <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Sounds good!</p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="RatedRKO16" data-cite="RatedRKO16" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37869" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>How is the mod for future debuting workers? Is it as up to date as the 1991 mod? "Just"'s is the only one I've really been playing. I only hesitate to use others as the debuting workers scares me. <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Well he based his 1991 off of one of the earlier versions of my 1994, so I'd wager the future workers doesn't look significantly different... of course, there has been changes and additions with both mods since then - but I wouldn't expect any major differences in that regard.</p><p> </p><p> What is it about them that scare you?</p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="macca87" data-cite="macca87" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37869" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>i can not seem to get the new update to work. <p> </p><p> is it just my lame computer or anyone else having this problem?</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Something was wrong with the download link I was provided, it should be fixed now.</p>

<p>And so, it came to be...</p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:36px;">WoTW 1.07 has arrived!</span></p><p> </p><p> Download link in the first post.</p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="RatedRKO16" data-cite="RatedRKO16" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37869" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Which one of yours is better/latest updated Hive? '94 or '95? I feel like playing in this time period.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Currently '94. But if you prefer this one, I can release a small update that brings it up to the same level as '94. Whenever applicable, I do fixes for both mods at the same time - I just don't always do releases at the same time.</p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Fleisch" data-cite="Fleisch" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25169" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I believe there was some issues with regards to Randy Savage getting in because WWE wanted him in, but didn't his brother refuse or something?</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I believe Lanny claimed that Randy wouldn't accept a HoF nomination if WWE didn't make it for the entire family (Randy, Lanny, Angelo). Whether it's true that Randy felt that way or just Lanny trying to abuse the situation is hard to say, but I completely understand why WWE would refuse...</p>