Dr. Hook

Under Titles in the Creative section of the office, click on modify title and you can see the title level.

You'll get into the regional battle regardless of size once your popularity hits F+, so you may as well move to small and take the attendance and momentum boost that comes with it.

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Ash Styles" data-cite="Ash Styles" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>what does athleticism effect?</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I believe it mostly effects what types of gimmicks a worker can use.</p>

Yes! He's been a favorite of mine since 2013, and he is my #1 heel at the moment. Good matches, good skills. He didn't come up as a NBT, but was a top prospect before he got out of the midcard. I'm planning to hang on to him as long as possible.

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="MaxxHexx" data-cite="MaxxHexx" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41290" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Has anyone ran into issues with him developing an attitude? He isn't a negative influence, but he won't lose to anyone (in late 2016) without a keep strong note.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I've had him for about a year, and he is still a positive influence. I have him pushed at midcard and he hasn't complained and he jobs without complaint. He does put on great matches. I suppose because I didn't hire straight him straight out of the gate a few other workers, including my UC, got more over and so he hasn't caught up yet.</p>

Is there any use for stables anymore that anyone has found now that they no longer have momentum attached? At best it seems to me that they are merely an organizing tool for angles/storylines. Am I wrong on this?

Use the editor to add cash injections as needed? Otherwise, I don't know. It might be possible to set a narrative before you start the game but I haven't ever used that option.

It tells you on the gimmick screen up near the top when you are selecting a new one, so it is a beforehand warning.

If Harper is good on entertainment skills, I would book Khoklov on Menace and Harper on Entertainment.

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Jaded" data-cite="Jaded" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Yeah - as far as I'm aware national battles are only between companies AT national, while regional ones depend on the popularity rather than the size, as you point out.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Sweet, thanks for answering. I've never managed to get that far in TEW to have experienced it <img alt=":(" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/frown.png.e6b571745a30fe6a6f2e918994141a47.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Captain2" data-cite="Captain2" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>If you cap your maximum size, can you still grow popularity?<p> </p><p> I ask because I'm at risk of getting into a national battle I couldn't possibly win but I think my best shot is building up some cushioning so I could take a few losses.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Does the national battle work differently from the regional battle? I.e. if you reach the pop requirements, regardless of your actual size, you will be entered into the battle. So my small company, as soon as it hit F+ went into the regional battle, and would have done so even had I elected to remain at local.</p>

It's not solely risque because my product has it at none, but still requires 1 female for every 20 male wrestlers (so, really, it isn't that hard to avoid). One part is mainstream- if you have it at heavy, you need 1 for 30, key feature it becomes 1 for 20. If I put Lucha Libre to Key, the ratio drops to 1 to 15, if then add Risque to Key, the ratio becomes 1 to 8. I played around with various combos, and it seems to be these four that create the sausage fest rules.

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="crownsy" data-cite="crownsy" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> </p><p> I've never heard of BTPW losing fans because other bigger promotions exist elsewhere in the northeast.They aren't thought of on the same level as those other "regional" promotions, and i find it somewhat comical they would be considered in competition with anyone other than small promotions at that size. They are what they are, a small company in the Northeast. I don't think on any planet they consider themselves in a "regional battle" for the hearts and souls of fans on a monthly basis. </p><p> </p><p> Just seems like the regional battle should be harsh for companies that are you know, regional. not something that crushes small companies with limited pop in one market.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> In your example vs TEW the main difference is attendance numbers. In TEW terms BTPW probably puts out shows equal to its popularity- fans get what they expect and nothing more. In your case, you are trying to grow your company and get better. To replicate BTPW, you would probably need to get to F popularity, and just put out F shows- entertaining for the 100 fans that show up but not likely to go any further.</p><p> </p><p> Because this is a game, and there is a goal to what you are doing, like trying to put together good shows, grow, win regional battles, you are taking yourself out of the realm of a local company that is content to remain local with its steady, loyal, but static fan base.</p><p> </p><p> Anyway, if you aren't having fun, then of course don't bother, but what Remi and I were both saying to you is that you *can* get to where you want with your company, but it takes time. For me, that is one of the great attractions of TEW, but I accept it may not be everyone's cup of tea. I do want to encourage you to stick to it though, not least because you've invested some time, energy, and emotion in the save already <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="crownsy" data-cite="crownsy" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> Any insights? am i just screwed by the regional battle that is the northeast?</p><p> </p><p> Edit: I am on patch 1.09 for what it's worth, though patching to it seems to have actually hurt the financial side even further. I had to dial back every production level to the lowest possible level, making it even harder to even get 3rd in the regional battle, and we still lose around 500-1000 bucks a month.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> It has to be the regional battle, as the effects are cumulative. The more you lose it, the worse the hit. There will come a point when you will level out on pop loss though, and your shows will then start gaining it back and you will make a comeback. When your industry and economy turn around you can hire better workers, and also, the time it takes will allow some of your workers to improve so you can compete in the regional battle better.</p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Jaded" data-cite="Jaded" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Yup, in my RTG game - I switched companies not TOO long after 12 months was up but seemed to be working quite well.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Nice. I am doing an RTG as well, and my UC is the best face worker, high SQ and Charisma. Ill give it a go and see how it pans out <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="MaxxHexx" data-cite="MaxxHexx" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I have one that has been around for nine months in 2016 with no further incidents.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Same here, I am going on 9 or 10 with tension between my UC and a worker- no further incidents, but tension still present.</p><p> </p><p> Now for a small question: has anyone set their UC as a figurehead? It seems that would be the ideal situation since you don't have to pay yourself as an owner, and you don't have to worry about morale.</p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="mrwhippy" data-cite="mrwhippy" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41290" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>How are people finding finances now? I'm through six months of my second attempt at this and I'm close to turning a monthly profit. Sitting at around -$25k with 12 months of the grace period to go.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> As I mentioned in the 0,0,0,0 Finances thread, I think they are right with this version. I got to the profit zone about 10 months in. The jump to small was a bit tough because I had to add workers as well as look at possible production issues. I moved music to generic and and production values to amateur and left everything else as is. Between that and the added workers I am back to breaking even, and so it will now be a waiting game to get the finances up (the economy was tanking) to boost production values an prepare for four more workers when the regional jump happens. I am probably a year or so away from that jump, so hopefully will be able to build a small stockpile. Still running one show a month.</p><p> </p><p> I will note that in 13 by this point I would have been swimming in money and able to add more shows. Here, I don't think added shows will happen until sometime down the line as a regional company.</p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="The Nickman" data-cite="The Nickman" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I think it might work differently now, because stables don't appear to have momentum anymore.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> If that's the case then the use of stables seems to be worthless aside as an organizing tool for angle and storylines.</p>

I haven't used in 16, so not sure if it's been changed, but as stable could have it's own momentum which helped members get over. Think of old NWO and some of the guys who weren't particularly big or popular, but who gained some reflected glory by appearing with and being part of a group like Hogan, Nash, Scott Hall etc. It's also benefits the big name guys too by keeping them over. That is how I've understood it to work but it may be different now.

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Doogshere" data-cite="Doogshere" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41290" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Okay. Right now I'd actually save some money with written deals as I'm putting on four events per month.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Yeah just your top few, as if you want to drop some lower guys for show it doesn't cost you (if you left out big downsides) and it makes it easier to get rid of people who trouble you.</p>

If it's a show that has a broadcast deal attached, then you are stuck with whatever has been negotiated for that show until the contract is up, then you can change it.

DVD/Home Video vs. Internet: at a local or small company, is it worth using internet? I thought it would give a pop boost, but I can't tell, nor can I tell how much income the sales generate unless I am reading the itemization wrong. What does anyone think? Which would you use?

Go into Schedule in the Management section of your office, and highlight the event and select the modify event button.

I'd also be interested in how your workers fare physically with that product. Do you expect a lot of injuries?

Bah, that's what I get for not reading closely