chris hbk

Longtime lapsed fan of the series. Loved TEW 2010 and 13. Didn't buy 16 as didn't like the cosmetic/aesthetic changes. Wanted to purchase TEW20 but was put off by the mixed reviews. 2 quick queries for the GDS faithful; 1) Three years on how does it play? Were the concerns accurate? Have they been addressed? I appreciate this is a very general query and subject to an individual's opinions. 2) Have there been any rumblings of a sequel anytime soon? Wanting to know whether to purchase 20 or wait for a sale or sequel... Many thanks for your time

Thank you very much for taking the time to reply. I think I'll buy as I can forgive the grade system and there's so much I want to try that's new and improved. I can forgive the money situation as it doesn't stop me booking, which is my favourite part. Hopefully there'll be a patch for that. I just wanted to check there wasn't a "game breaking" scenario as was being reported in several instances at the game's launch. (accurately or otherwise)

Question by someone looking to return to TEW Morning all, I played a bit of TEW 10, a LOT of TEW 13, was put off by the UI of 16 and as I was quite happy with 13 stuck with that. I would love to make the jump to 20. I have read and searched many of the older posts regarding the issues and complaints (and arguments) regarding TEW 20, and decided at the time to wait 6-12 months to see if these would be resolved before buying. A search of the forums shows mixed opinions. WITHOUT wanting to start a back and forth between contrasting opinions, please may I have answers to the following from those of you who have been playing TEW 20 this past year; 1) Is there now a way to substitute numbers with letters regarding abilities and grades? 2) Have the money issues been resolved with patches, where stockpiling of money and the ease with which money is obtained, been sorted? I can't see them listed in patch notes but apologies if they have. 3) One issue I reached with my TEW 13 save was a lack of balanced or quality "new" wrestlers joining the Cornellverse after several years. I had to create them myself, which took some of the magic and spontaneity out of it. Is that an issue with 20? 4) I understand the new product system is here to stay - I understand there are many to choose from; is there a way of tweaking one to add five minutes to expected match times etc? I just don't want to find a good product for me and then be stuck doing 10 minute matches. 5) Are there issues with wrestlers making unrealistic gains stat wise? 6) Would you recommend it after a year of playing it? Are the niggles gamebreaking and you wish you hadn't bothered? Or is it like anything where because it's new some are initially put off by the change but once you get the hang of it it is better? 7) Are there any issues I am not aware of that you have solutions for? Simple things to you but something a relative noob (so far as 20 is concerned) like me wouldn't know? Are these hints listed in one place somewhere? Thank you in advance to anyone who takes the time to answer these. I have had a search through the forums but have only found bits and pieces at best, and getting the opinion of those of you who have sunk hours (days... weeks...) into TEW 20 would be very much appreciated.