TEW2010 Developer's Journal Discussion

[TeemuFoundation]

PWG, here I come!

[SWF Fan]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="TeemuFoundation" data-cite="TeemuFoundation" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25024" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>PWG, here I come!</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Instantly I felt that this could be the thing that really makes CHIKARA a fun place for me to play as and could really open up the Japanese market if I was to start a promotion like DDT or one like that with the comedy aspect <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

[Waghlon]

<p>Its finally possible to book a Hornswoggle match without looking like an idiot*!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

(*actually you will still look like an idiot)</p>

[crayon]

<p>I can get down with the comedy matches... will finally give me enough reason to use that Comedy product setting. </p><p> </p><p>

Also a question about the booker's reputation.. does the kind of reputation a promotion is looking for in a booker directly correllate to their overness? Such as (keeping it simple), a promotion is 70% all across america, will they then be trying to find a booker with 70% or above rep?</p><p> </p><p>

Or does it correlate to promotion size (i.e. international/cult/regional/etc), and if so, what are the cut-offs?</p><p> </p><p>

Or is it something much more complicated altogether?</p><p> </p><p>

Just asking so I can try to match up ideal potential candiates with their respective promotions best.</p>

[alden]

Are there any feds in the c-verse that have a high comedy factor? With out looking at it i can't think of one......even uspw is medium. I think this will be perfect for something like ddt.........no longer will monkey vs ladder be unrunable lol.

[Blackman]

I think in the '97 database, SWF had high comedy. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

[crayon]

I wonder if comedy gimmicks have any part of this. Because I have pretty much neglected that type of gimmick completely in my database

[mike b]

This feature will be good for those who wish to play a fed such as Glow in DOTT Orr maybe even BOSC in in c verse. But i have a mean hunch they will not be around in 2010

[Moe Hunter]

<p>Fantastico!</p><p> </p><p>

I've always wanted to have a truly comedy-oriented product (stuff like the Big Show / Kane technical wizardry, Ebessan, Delirious, Jericho when he's let loose...), but outside of writing my own angles, I never really felt it. Especially in 08 I found that putting Comedy into my product negatively impacted the overall style I wanted without really giving me much in return.</p><p> </p><p>

Now, things are looking up <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

[TeemuFoundation]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Waghlon" data-cite="Waghlon" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25024" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Its finally possible to book a Hornswoggle match without looking like an idiot!</div></blockquote><p> No.</p>

[James Casey]

My first thought on seeing this was CHIKARA. I'm definitely pleased to fianlyl see this make a formal appearance in TEW, as there's been a few times when I've wondered if some of my entertaining but relatively untalented workers could get a good match rating from a Dude Love/Oewn Hart-esque clash.

[Self]

<p>Babes of Sin City has Heavy Comedy. I can't imagine you'd stray much from Eye Candy matches, but one or two Comedy fights per card with the right girls would be nice variety. CGC also has Heavy Comedy. Again, for the most part you'd stick to typical DeColt ass-kickings, but throwing one of two Comedy matches with Whippy & Co would spice things up.</p><p> </p><p>

Those are probably my two favourite promotions, so I'm loving this. I'm not interested in a full-on full-time comedy promotion, but I like variety, and a comedy match is good for that.</p>

[praguepride]

I'm shocked that Self isn't marking out for comedy matches in his FCK diary <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/eek.png.0e09df00fa222c85760b9bc1700b5405.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

[Self]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="praguepride" data-cite="praguepride" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25024" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I'm shocked that Self isn't marking out for comedy matches in his FCK diary <img alt=":eek:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/eek.png.0e09df00fa222c85760b9bc1700b5405.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I'm marking out all across the board, I just didn't feel the need to make a cheap plug <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Regardless, I seriously doubt I'll ever play FCK on TEW2010. It seems like too much effort to convert the database over just for my little vanity project.</p>

[Comradebot]

<p>I'll say it now:</p><p> </p><p>

"The Alpha Norwegian" Bam Bam Johansson vs. 12 midgets</p>

[FlameSnoopy]

Cool, fun, awesome, exciting little addition, I like it!

[Sydewayz]

<p>There are some filters that I wish they would add to the roster and/or the competitor booking screen and/or talk to worker:</p><p> </p><p>

1. A filter for seeing who has not been booked recently--eg has not appeared in 1 week, 2 weeks, 3 weeks, greater than 4 weeks. seems stupid but I get annoyed with having to manually having to scroll down to see who is upset with not having appeared--especially when my roster size reaches 3 brands.</p><p> </p><p>

2. A happiness filter in the talk to worker screen. I know you should care to talk to all your workers on a regular basis--but sometimes one forgets. I sometimes end up tanking a persons career by accident (having them lose in a series of TV matches-and realizing that I have been picking on them) just because they are not in my current ppv plans. can also tie in with # 1--although I would prefer to know before I get them angry by not booking them.</p><p> </p><p>

3. A size filter in the competitor booking screen would be perfect. I dislike finding out that a competitor is ineligible to win the cruiserweight title after the match has already taken place.</p><p> </p><p>

That would be a start. The other thing I miss is having a booking team...Having different perspectives about titles and pushes often gave me new ideas for what to do to prevent the matches to become formulaic...</p>

[Astil]

The Smackster finally has a role in my SWF! Great new addition

[Wrestling Century]

Yes! Now I can make a Super Fun Bouncy House match! Although I don't really know how the competitors could get hurt! <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

[The Masked Orange]

Finally, Joe Sexy Vs. BSS Vs. Kurt Laramee will be able to headline the supreme challenge!

[Wrestling Century]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="The Masked Orange" data-cite="The Masked Orange" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25024" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Finally, Joe Sexy Vs. BSS Vs. Kurt Laramee will be able to headline the supreme challenge!</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I wouldn't try that! This a comedy match, not a "losers that can't get a push" match! <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

[BuddyGarner]

<p>What stats are comedy matches primarily going to be based on?</p><p> </p><p>

How is this going to be different than say a low intensity, low danger product, with a key feature of comedy? I guess in feds that have high amounts of intensity and danger and you want to say hey, lower the intensity and danger of the match and grade it more on charisma, star quality, and popularity.</p><p> </p><p>

Also, this really needs to tie in to the AI using non-wrestlers as wrestlers occassionally. As non-wrestlers would be one of the primary benefits of comedy matches(to reduce the crowd crapping all over non-wrestlers).</p>

[Self]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="BuddyGarner" data-cite="BuddyGarner" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25024" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>What stats are comedy matches primarily going to be based on?<p> </p><p> How is this going to be different than say a low intensity, low danger product, with a key feature of comedy? I guess in feds that have high amounts of intensity and danger and you want to say hey, lower the intensity and danger of the match and grade it more on charisma, star quality, and popularity.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I would figure they're balanced the exact same way as 'Eye Candy' matches, but instead of Sex Appeal they use Charisma, and instead of being effected by the Risque element in your product, they'll use Comedy. Just a wild theory. </p><p> </p><p> Again, Dirt Sheet will reveal all, I expect.</p>

[Phantom Stranger]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="BuddyGarner" data-cite="BuddyGarner" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="25024" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> How is this going to be different than say a low intensity, low danger product, with a key feature of comedy? </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> This is like asking 'How are hardcore deathmatches different than a high intensity, high danger product with a key feature of cult?'.</p><p> </p><p> It's not different. It's an addition to help simulate that kind of promotion.</p><p> </p><p> Look at CHIKARA - for all its presentation, there are comedy CHIKARA matches and there are serious CHIKARA matches. Some of these will be standard, but now some can be comedy.</p>

[Karl_Kitsch]

Comedy matches are going to be great for USPW and WLW, too. Happy Elwood is begging to be a comedy superstar and I always pictured WLW as having a little bit of Osaka Pro in it's DNA. Hell, Lucha Libre even has comedy matches, so maybe one of the Mexican promotions will start using comedy to gain an advantage...