Matt_Black

For those who play the Thunderverse, a question- I'm playing POW (Paragons of Wrestling), and I'd like to hire two heels who'd fit in with the company. I still have the original starting roster (we're not very far into 2016), and I've also already hired Agent Bristow and The Visitor. Who else is a good fit?

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Skywalker1976" data-cite="Skywalker1976" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41392" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>For a storyline purpose who could eventually buy CGC and lead it into a new direction?</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Tamara McFly. Who knows where she would get the money, but she's also a Sports Entertainment owner/ booker.</p>

<p>Getting back into it, so I thought I'd compile a list of people I think you should hire in QAW-</p><p> </p><p> Suzanne Brazzle- a bit pricey at the start, she's absolutely worth. Incredibly versatile in matches and angles, locker room leader, and there's a good chance she'll take on Lily Snyder and/or Emma May as proteges.</p><p> </p><p> Deborah Young- Ridiculously high safety rating, and it's very likely to hit 100 during the course of a game. For a product like QAW's, she's worth it for that alone.</p><p> </p><p> Jana Marie Bowen- Good in-ring skills, good entertainment options, she has a mask... I find I have much better success with JMB in QAW than in AAA.</p><p> </p><p> Tamara McFly- A bit lacking in entertainment options, but a fantastic backstage presence and great in-ring skills.</p><p> </p><p> Maria Guest- She CAN become a problem backstage if you're not careful (the Brooke Tyler Scenario), but overall she's worth it.</p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="kemicode" data-cite="kemicode" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>If I'm starting a new company, what region would be the best area to start in? Still in the USA? Who are the best signees?</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Depending on what you mean by "best", I find the Mid South is probably the easiest. High importance, so your pop/ importance is going to be on almost a 1/1 basis. Plus, it probably has the easiest options for TV- get to Cult, and you automatically qualify for Canal Dos, no additional pop requirements needed.</p><p> </p><p> As for signees, what kind of company are you running?</p>

<p>So, <a href="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DkUkz8TX4AMfW60.jpg" rel="external nofollow">this happened.</a></p><p> </p><p> If there's a more fitting, poetic Kenny Death to have happened, I've yet to see it.</p>

Well, off the top of my head, Joanna Silver with her pirate gimmick would seem to be a natural choice.

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Peria" data-cite="Peria" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41174" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>. I can never run a C-verse women's promotion. Only a real world.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I feel ya. I love the C-verse women, but trying to actually run a women's promotion in the C-verse can be inordinately frustrating. (Admittedly, running many companies can be very frustrating, but the women's side of things have even more frustrations.)</p><p> </p><p> Have you ever tried the Thunderverse? They've got quite a few women's promotions (plus several integrated) and more women wrestler's to choose from. I've tried it, and it's a lot of fun.</p>

<p>Thinking about it, War to Settle The Score only works in theory.</p><p> </p><p> Jason Azaria: "Welcome to War To Settle The Score! Where every match is a one on one contest! ... This is totally different from our weekly TV show, where only MOST of the matches are one on one contest."</p>

<p>From what I understand, owner personality is a big factor, as is company prestige and how long the company has been around.</p><p> </p><p> Some owners would rather their companies die a slow, painful death than see them get bought by a rival.</p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Killa Cam 4 TEW 2005" data-cite="Killa Cam 4 TEW 2005" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">How would you book a "women's only" tv show for WWE?</span></strong><p> </p><p> I run WWE with the RAW & SD brand split but now i want to put my 30 divas on their own TV show instead of splitting up 15 on RAW/15 on SD</p><p> </p><p> Basically, i want them to be taken completely seriously just like "205 Live" is nowadays.</p><p> </p><p> (i cancelled the Cruiserweight division on my WWE game <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 need tips on what to do to set this up first so it can be successful</p><p> </p><p> <strong>1. Do i make it a 3rd brand with Women only?</strong></p><p><strong> 2. Should it be a "B-show" tv show like WWE Main Event/Superstars? or could they pull off an A-show product? will there ruin my popularity with crappy rated shows?</strong></p><p><strong> 3. How do i get rid of the "didnt have enough attractive women on Raw" penalty if i make the women have their own show?</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Regarding number 3- managers and valets.</p>

Yeah, it's unfortunate. But it's random, so I can't complain. (Doesn't make a lick of sense considering how long they've been together, but...) Who's in your women's division? As for me, lost Darryl Devine, which, not a huge loss, but man. Champagne Lover's SOTBPW contract comes up very soon, and I will go after him HARD.

<p>I grabbed Primus too when he was cut by SWF. He's got Floyd Goldworthy as a manager, and they have good chemistry. Almost makes up for Freddy and Laura Catherine Huggins having bad chemistry.</p><p> </p><p> The other thing I've done is started the Women's division and a developmental fed specifically for women wrestlers. The inaugural division is Tracy Brendon, Amber Allen, Sally Anne Christianson, Jillian Jarvis, and the A-List.</p><p> </p><p> Haven't started a men's developmental fed yet, but that'll be coming soon.</p>

<p>Getting back into my save, at August 2016, and because of the way the contracts were generated, we've lost or are losing a crap ton of guys all right around the same time. Aaron Andrews, Sammy Bach, American Buffalo, RDJ, Mighty Mo, and Giant Tana are all among the casualties.</p><p> </p><p> What's worse is very few of the contracts of top guys in SWF or USPW are coming up.</p><p> </p><p> Still, not doing too badly. To demonstrate, SWF did cut Captain Atomic, I signed him, and with 60s pop across North America, he debuts at Opener status.</p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="XMultiGames" data-cite="XMultiGames" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41364" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> </p><p> 2.5. The raid of CGC its because i dont want them to grow so i can have no real rival by eating the second best roster, and they probably will raid 4C, CWWF, ACPW and other outside promotions, so i dont have to attack them directly</p><p> </p><p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Honestly? They're not the company you need to worry about. It's going to be a while before you're in any danger from them. In the meantime, let guys work for them; they get exposure working for someone else.</p><p> </p><p> Who you SHOULD be looking to knee cap right quick is USPW and SWF. Either of them can easily overtake you in the Canadian National battles, and they'll have no problem with snagging your talent.</p>

I'm just curious as to if the T-verse U.S. is a bit closer to the C-verse Mexico or Japan. It makes little sense to me how a Regional company will need to grind for 2 years or more, while a Small company can get a deal in 6 months or less.

So, I've become intrigued by the Thunderverse, and I have some questions before I make a decision to dive in or not. 1) Women's wrestling- What are some of the notable companies that have women wrestlers, and who are some of the more interesting talents? 2) Broadcasting- Specifically, do U.S. companies that are Cult or smaller have the brown end of the stick the way that they do in the Cornellverse?

So planning on starting up again, and I was curious to know if anyone had strategies on dealing with SOTBPW? Last time, I got to Cult and as soon as I tried signing anyone midcard or higher to a written deal, SOTBPW immediately swooped down like vultures on a rotting wildebeest carcass. It got so bad that I was tempted to integrate the Women's division and push Alicia Strong to the moon, as she was already ridiculously over.

Do you mean can you make someone loyal via game play? Yeah. It's remarkably difficult, but I've done it. I don't know HOW I've done it; she was a Young Lion, I was playing 5SSW, and between the work, being the fresh hire, and picking up a mentor, I guess that did it, though personality may have played a part as well. You can also make someone loyal via the editor, but that's cheating. Though sometimes, cheating is good.

<p>I'm playing QAW, almost halfway through 2018. Hit Cult Status and have a TV deal with Canal Dos.</p><p> </p><p> Much of my time consists of checking on AAA's finances and making sure they're not going under and, when they do show signs of heading that way, floating them some cash.</p><p> </p><p> ACPW, MAW, and Saisho have gone the way of the dodo, and PSW and CZCW fell prey to SWF.</p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="flat_doughnut" data-cite="flat_doughnut" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41193" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>In Cornellverse canon, are there any relatively old wrestlers (retired or on the verge of retiring) who are known for being part of two (or more) successful tag teams? Ideally America or Japan based..?</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Of the top of my head? Jungle Lord, aka Jungle Jack. Hero Squad and Watson & Marlowe.</p><p> </p><p> Technically, most of the DeColts and Stones qualify, as they've all tagged with most of the rest of their respective siblings, for the most part.</p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="CharlieRock" data-cite="CharlieRock" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>You missed Helen Earth? <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> Honestly, some of the gags take a while to get. Like Belle Bryden? How she used to work under the name Wanda Fish? Took me FOREVER to get that one. "She's named Wanda Fish. She's called... Ohhhh!"</p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="d12345" data-cite="d12345" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>C-Verse lore question:<p> </p><p> I just said the name of MMA bad ass "Emma May" out loud and realized that when said fast it sounds like I'm saying "MMA."</p><p> </p><p> Was this name pun intentional? If so it's absolute genius...</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> There are quite a few punny names in the game (Bigger Dan Ewe), so I'm thinking yes, very intentional.</p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="a0161613" data-cite="a0161613" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>So I've got a really fun game going with SOTBPW and I'm looking to get International. The problem is while I have decent growth in the States, it's still glacial and it's worse everywhere else.<p> </p><p> If I run shows in these areas to get exposure, that should help right? Say, a weekly show in Canada for a few months. That would help me get to the point where I can get a broadcasting deal?</p><p> </p><p> In addition to that, I'm struggling to push my Mexican pop past 85, even after a string of 90+ rated shows. Is there any reason? No issue with National Battles etc.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Instead of going straight to Canada, try improving your pop in the U.S., specifically areas that have spillover with Canada, like the Great Lakes, the Mid West, or the North West. Otherwise, focus on Ontario and Quebec. Those two spots offer the most bang for the buck.</p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Hazemore" data-cite="Hazemore" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>and if I rate my guys on overness in angles, will their ent skills still go up? or do I need to rate than on ent skills> cuz e.g I tried booking Aaron Andrews in overness only segments, and his mic skills went up but charisma and acting down. also, if someone has high pop, will they perform better even if they are rated on ent skill?</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> The only way they'll get better at skills they're not using is if someone else in the angle is using that skill (and then, it's limited to Acting, Microphone, and Entertainment/ Charisma).</p><p> </p><p> As for the pop? Yes, if two people with identical skill scores are in an angle, the one with higher popularity will be rated higher, in my experience.</p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Sharkn20" data-cite="Sharkn20" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41174" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Why did you sign people from other promotions? Why you didn't include the belt in your Main Event?</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Lots of reasons. Maybe those guests had skills that others on the roster didn't have, and he wanted his main eventer to learn real quick. Maybe he wanted to get Hijo Espada Roja to be available to work in the U.S. (can't remember if he starts off limited to Mexico or not). Or, he just wanted to do a special show with no actual in-game benefits.</p>