NOTBPW Thread

[Big Roguey]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Boltinho" data-cite="Boltinho" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="34936" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>OK - for whatever reason I'm playing with The Machine in an MP game. I've never played with them before. Not even one show. So I could use a little help.<p> </p><p> It's a fun game but a little competitive edge. The other players are USPW, SWF and CGC and we all want to do well but not be too gamey.</p><p> </p><p> My basic approach is just use my top boys for 2 feuds and then desperately try to build some fresh blood into potential major players below that.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Steve DeColt is going after Dan Stone Jr.</strong></p><p> This will give me a few great matchups at PPVs but with Dan only available at them how can I extend it to TV? Sure Steve can chat about Jr but how can I use those in-ring skills to push the feud?</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Bloodstone has the belt. McFly wants it.</strong></p><p> He's unlikely to get it but Seany doesnt know that. This is going to be my main feud but there's only so many ways to expand this into tag, 3v3 matches etc. ideas?</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Womens division. </strong></p><p> Errrm. Any ideas?</p><p> </p><p> <strong>tag division</strong></p><p> Probaby going to have Omar and Harlem feud with the Can-Am blondes. Just for the ratings really and I also think tag titles should be a major title.</p><p> </p><p> I've made a few signings - mostly super talented in-ring guys like KC Glenn, the Keiths etc. They'll be getting some TV time as much as possible and probably some minor feuds with the likes of The Business, Westybrook, Gentleman James King, Harrison Hash etc.</p><p> </p><p> So basically any tips on running this lot as it's pretty alien to me.</p><p> </p><p> Thanks</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Push Mutant. <img alt=";)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/wink.png.686f06e511ee1fbf6bdc7d82f6831e53.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png"><img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png"></p>

[Kitarzu]

<p><strong>DeColt - Dan Stone Jr / Bloodstone - McFly / Duane Stone Tim Westbrook</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Put your DeColt against the trainee came out of the House Of Stone since Jeremy Stone became the owner.</p><p> </p><p>

Use Bloodstone as the Stone Killer. He has beaten everyone involved with the family. Let the super team of Bloodstone and DeColt win the Ed Henson Cup just like they did in 2010. I would extend his title reign until at least the complete year, May. Add Duane Stone and Tim Westybrook in the mix. Then one of them, I prefer Duane Stone because he never won the Canadian title, should beat Johnny.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Women's Division</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Kristabel Plum is way above the others in popularity. Choose one heel to reach nearby Plum spot. The obvious choice would be Lauren Easter. Potential good hirings based on skills and popularity: Tamara McFly, Steffi Chee, Jana Marie Bowen and, if Jezza Stone let you, Emma Bitch (33 popularity in Canada, only Plum has more).</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Tag titles and TV</strong></p><p> </p><p>

You need one more face team. try with Hash and Strong, former Title holders. </p><p> </p><p>

Maverick is a pure technician. It screams clash of styles with Jacob Jett and the rest of the cruisers.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>3 more points:</strong></p><p> </p><p>

1) Your main problem is time decline, because the only wrestler under 35 in main event, upper midcard is Mighty Cavanagh. You need to build yor future. Vessey, Jett, Johnson and the hires you made. Maybe add Davis Wayne Newton.</p><p> </p><p>

2) Check the belt prestige. Move it to Floating if it's not. It will increase the value of the title and the match ratings. Aside the Canadian title, anyone can challenge for anything.</p><p> </p><p>

3) Use also the Japanese formula of multi tag to stretch the feud, adding youngsters you want to build. Example DeColt, Vessey and Johnson VS Dan Stone Jr, Jett and Wildside.</p><p> </p><p>

I don't consider NOTBPW as a soulless machine but just like in the description of the House Of Stone, a competitive, spartan environment with a no frills mentality. Tap first, talk later!</p>

[edenborn]

<p>A question about putting zero points in Creativity.</p><p> </p><p>

If I understand this correctly, I don't have to put any points in Creativity because most NOTBPW fans don't care about my workers' characters and I can simply give them no gimmick for an acceptable 71 rating. However, assuming I keep my face/heel divide, will my zero Creativity hurt me badly when I want workers to turn?</p>

[Luchador Canadiense]

A question about putting zero points in Creativity.

 

If I understand this correctly, I don't have to put any points in Creativity because most NOTBPW fans don't care about my workers' characters and I can simply give them no gimmick for an acceptable 71 rating. However, assuming I keep my face/heel divide, will my zero Creativity hurt me badly when I want workers to turn?

 

Yup. That's why zero in creativity works best in promotions with no face/heel divide.

[Blackman]

Reading through this thread, I found some don't think it's a good idea to immediately create a development territory, but I don't see the negatives. Sure, you'll need to hire more youngsters to get your quota of workers while the worst ones are down there, but it only costs you 100K to start up. You have the second announcement team that will have a place there. But maybe playing too much WMMA has me too optimistic on the financial side of things.

 

Roster is old, but good. It's hard to find talent though. Back in '97, you can develop your product and keep it floating, but I have a feeling like the world is fixed now and you'll need to grab any talent you can get your hands on before someone else does.