supershot Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 Hi guys, I'm starting my first ground up game, and was wondering if you guys had any tips on not going bankrupt. As we speak I'm -25,000 in the hole after 3 shows. Any tips? I've also read threw the official tip thread and got some info but none of it really is directed toward building up a company from "rock hard". Thanks guys.
Hyde Hill Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 1. Good sponsership 2. one show a month 3. apart from maybe two good workers go cheapass with talent. Let your wrestlers do all the non wrestler roles except ref.
James Casey Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 Run months without a show - at your level you don't lose prestige, and you'll get all the sponsorship. For a company at your level, running nine shows a year would be plenty. Run your shows at the start of the month to maximise customer attendance. Use the shortest possible show length - one hour for a small show, 90 minutes for a medium show. Switch to medium shows as soon as possible, as you'll increase attendance by more than nough to compensate for the increased costs (check this in a low and/or falling economy, however - I've only done small feds in a high and/or rising economy). Use the minimum number of workers possible, but try and have at least one 'star' who's noticeably more over then your other workers. If you have to choose between paying top dollar for a road agent or for a worker, get the road agent. Ideally, get a wrestler who can do road agent duties as well, but if you have to choose...
FINisher Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 Switch to medium shows as soon as possible, as you'll increase attendance by more than nough to compensate for the increased costs (check this in a low and/or falling economy, however - I've only done small feds in a high and/or rising economy). In all the games I've played I've always lost much more money when doing Medium -sized shows until I reached atleast D- popularity in a region.
pepper2008 Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 Increase your tickets to +4. Dont hire anyone with a downside unless you use him everytime
supershot Posted January 9, 2009 Author Posted January 9, 2009 i think i've already found my problem. On average Im having about 3 shows a month.
magik Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 When starting a fed at rock hard with 0 popularity or close to it you really don't have a lot of money available for workers. I would say 2500-4000 is pretty much the limit at the beginning for a whole month. (depending on your sponsorship) that means 100$ should be what about everyone gets and maybe 500$ for the most payed if you really want to stay safe. You should also limit travel expenses to the maximum. (calculating salary as "base pay" + "travel expenses" < 500$ even for your top star if possible) It's doable without getting any debts, but you need to be really cautious with your money.
wilts Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 Run your shows at the start of the month to maximise customer attendance. Sorry to butt in here, but, ummm..... WHAT? Does time of the month really affect attendance?
Hyde Hill Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 Yep as they get saturated by other shows as well. Clears up every month.
supershot Posted January 9, 2009 Author Posted January 9, 2009 Thanks guys. I love the help. How much money would u guys recommend me having before I go to small? Now that I am small size, should I continue to hold shows once a month?
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