Small Questions Thread & "Living FAQ"

[Tag01]

Has anyone actually gotten loyalty yet? Any idea what it takes? I've not seen anyone have any luck with it which seems like it was rolled back far too much.

[Historian]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="liontamer" data-cite="liontamer" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>is there anyway to do a 2-day event? I bought out MAW and have enough people to make it a good to 32 man tourney for the Rip Chord invitational, which I plan to continue, though I'm debating if it's staying ME or moving to the midcard. Not too familiar with how it was used in MAW, may have too look at their history.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> You just schedule the two events on subsequent nights and name them Rip Chord Invitational Night I and Rip Chord Invitational Night II.</p>

[Historian]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="CQI13" data-cite="CQI13" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>At Small, are you better off trying to minimize the production penalties?<p> </p><p> It looks like financially, it's advisable to take the production hit early on - if that is indeed correct, what would be the ideal time to start investing in that?</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I think you're better off taking the hit early on so you don't get out-classed by any competition/force your competitors to step their game up.</p>

[jk2628]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="JP317" data-cite="JP317" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>In the developer journal it states that "Their success of failure can impact their popularity" in regards to MMA fights. I was wondering if anyone has experienced any changes as Christopher Ball has taken, and won, two fights in my game and there has been not any noticeable change. Which is a pain as he takes like three months off so he isn't on the developmental shows, so he isn't gaining any overness during that time and it just makes me wonder if he is worth it.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> same in my save he won 3 in a row but never gained anything</p>

[Jericho99]

I feel like I used to know, but now with backstage madness, I feel like I NEED to go. How long does "Simmering tension" last for?

[CheapPopRob]

<p>I'm looking to get both tew 2013 and tew 2016 but i want to know if there is really any difference so i don't end up getting the exact same 2 games for $60</p><p>

is one better than the other? is there a massive difference between the two games? should i get both? HALLPPP:confused:</p>

[Adam Ryland]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="CheapPopRob" data-cite="CheapPopRob" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I'm looking to get both tew 2013 and tew 2016 but i want to know if there is really any difference so i don't end up getting the exact same 2 games for $60<p> is one better than the other? is there a massive difference between the two games? should i get both? HALLPPP:confused:</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> TEW2016 is written on top of TEW2013, so there's no need to get both; you're getting TEW2013 + a ton of new content by purchasing TEW2016.</p>

[CheapPopRob]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Adam Ryland" data-cite="Adam Ryland" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>TEW2016 is written on top of TEW2013, so there's no need to get both; you're getting TEW2013 + a ton of new content by purchasing TEW2016.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> so it has basically everything that 2013 has?<img alt=":cool:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/cool.png.f00d2562b2c1d873a09323753efdb041.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

[kingtutt]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Adam Ryland" data-cite="Adam Ryland" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>TEW2016 is written on top of TEW2013, so there's no need to get both; you're getting TEW2013 + a ton of new content by purchasing TEW2016.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> And here is a developer telling a customer NOT to give him more money because the customer would be getting ripped off.</p><p> </p><p> This is why we love you Adam!</p>

[CheapPopRob]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="kingtutt" data-cite="kingtutt" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>And here is a developer telling a customer NOT to give him more money because the customer would be getting ripped off.<p> </p><p> This is why we love you Adam!</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> indeed:D</p>

[Adam Ryland]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="CheapPopRob" data-cite="CheapPopRob" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>so it has basically everything that 2013 has?<img alt=":cool:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/cool.png.f00d2562b2c1d873a09323753efdb041.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png"></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Yes, all of TEW2013's content is either in TEW2016 or has been overhauled with something equivalent or better.</p>

[Jaded]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Jericho99" data-cite="Jericho99" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I feel like I used to know, but now with backstage madness, I feel like I NEED to go. How long does "Simmering tension" last for?</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> 90% sure it's six months with no further incidents.</p>

[CheapPopRob]

okay thank you

[Dr. Hook]

<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>

[MainOffender]

<p>I still can't figure out what moves the needle toward Velvet Glove. I just ran some tests, trying out the different responses to a variety of incidents. I've got no trouble moving the needle toward Iron Fist and Loyalty, but can't budge it toward Velvet Glove. </p><p> </p><p>

Anyone have any insight on this? I'm beginning to feel like it's not working as intended.</p>

[Jaded]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="MainOffender" data-cite="MainOffender" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I still can't figure out what moves the needle toward Velvet Glove. I just ran some tests, trying out the different responses to a variety of incidents. I've got no trouble moving the needle toward Iron Fist and Loyalty, but can't budge it toward Velvet Glove. <p> </p><p> Anyone have any insight on this? I'm beginning to feel like it's not working as intended.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I think the best way is by praising people in post-show speeches after monthly or annual shows.</p>

[Remianen]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="MainOffender" data-cite="MainOffender" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I still can't figure out what moves the needle toward Velvet Glove. I just ran some tests, trying out the different responses to a variety of incidents. I've got no trouble moving the needle toward Iron Fist and Loyalty, but can't budge it toward Velvet Glove. <p> </p><p> Anyone have any insight on this? I'm beginning to feel like it's not working as intended.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> It's not working as intended because you tried ONE area and it didn't give the results you wanted? Perhaps it's intended to be harder? These tests you ran, over how many game years did you run them? From the moment the feature was announced in TEW13, I was under the impression that you weren't supposed to be able to unlock the features and/or benefits immediately. They're made to be earned <strong><em>over a career</em></strong>. </p><p> </p><p> Also, I didn't see you mention anything about post-show speeches.</p>

[MaxxHexx]

<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>90% sure it's six months with no further incidents.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I have one that has been around for nine months in 2016 with no further incidents.</p>

[Jaded]

<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> Hmmm... Maybe it's now random, or maybe it's 12 months? (It may have ALWAYS been 12 months; I have a bad memory!)</p>

[Dr. Hook]

<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>

[Jaded]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Dr. Hook" data-cite="Dr. Hook" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>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> 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></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Yup, in my RTG game - I switched companies not TOO long after 12 months was up but seemed to be working quite well.</p>

[Dr. Hook]

<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>

[MainOffender]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Remianen" data-cite="Remianen" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>It's not working as intended because you tried ONE area and it didn't give the results you wanted? Perhaps it's intended to be harder? These tests you ran, over how many game years did you run them? From the moment the feature was announced in TEW13, I was under the impression that you weren't supposed to be able to unlock the features and/or benefits immediately. They're made to be earned <strong><em>over a career</em></strong>. <p> </p><p> Also, I didn't see you mention anything about post-show speeches.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Easy tiger. <img alt=":cool:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/cool.png.f00d2562b2c1d873a09323753efdb041.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> I started running these tests in the first place because I noticed a lack of movement toward Velvet Glove in my RtG game where I've played for three years and, although I haven't been keeping track of every decision and speech, I've generally been a major softie. I've maxed out Loyalty, but remain stuck around the middle of the horizontal axis. </p><p> </p><p> These tests I ran were enough to observe movement toward other quadrants. Since my first post, I spammed a bunch of Take No Action decisions on drug tests and was able to get some movement toward Velvet Glove, so it works but definitely takes more time going in that direction. By comparison, I've already maxed out Loyalty from those decisions. So, Loyalty/Fear looks like it has greater swings. </p><p> </p><p> Didn't get enough of a sample size from post-show speeches yet, but mostly I noticed movement toward Loyalty from the sweetheart options I picked (doing 3x of the same thing with Leadership/Diplo maxed out). </p><p> </p><p> I really like how open 16 is about the effects of incident responses; wish we had something like that for post-show speeches. </p><p> </p><p> Anyway! Anyone else observed any phenomena related to this?</p>

[crownsy]

<p>asking this one again, because it is frustrating me to the point of giving up a save i enjoy.</p><p> </p><p>

I run a user created company (created in game by the avatar, not pre edited)</p><p> </p><p>

we started Small at E popularity in the Northeast, had about 750 fans my first show. </p><p> </p><p>

In the year and a half since, after a few shows (read mabye the first 2) getting E- and not getting the "this has increased our popularity in 1 region" note, I average a D-, sometimes getting to D, which i think is pretty good for a new, small company running one hour show per month with limited workers.</p><p> </p><p>

Since those first two months, every single month, I get the "this has increased out popularity!" note. We are trending downward popularity wise at a crazy rate, I am just barely a E- now. This again despite putting on a very well received show every month. </p><p> </p><p>

and every single month, the amount of people coming to my show plummets, along with my popularity. I am now 18 months in, and have 302 people coming to the show. This despite beating my popularity every month.</p><p> </p><p>

I just don't know what else i could do. My Roster isn't the problem for a company my size, we have very cheap guys, and I don't pay for travel. Total talent costs are around 5K on a major show month, 3.5K on a slower month. </p><p> </p><p>

The wrestling industry is C and falling, and the economy is D- and falling. I get that that situation is likely the thing murdering my budget (we are down to 14K, down from a 35K bank roll at one point.) </p><p> </p><p>

My question is, I could accept that fiancial times are going to be tough, button down, and wait for an upswing in the industry and economey.</p><p> </p><p>

but why, for gods sake, does running D- and D shows at small murder my popularity? we are sinking like a stone in that department, and i just don't get why.</p><p> </p><p>

Is it as simple as since i started in the New England in the C-verse for roleplay purposes, I am doomed to fail because the best i can get on the monthly "regional battle" is 3rd out of 4 as a small company?</p><p> </p><p>

I am really super frustrated about this. I just don't see a light at the end of the tunnel if running shows in the D- and D range on a E- pop company is actively going to lose me fans. And I don't think i can go much lower on worker costs. Our highest paid guys are Austin Smooth (400 bucks) and Copperhead (500 bucks) not like i am spending recklessly to get that sweet D- show grade that drops our popularity, despite the game telling me it was a great show and increased our popularity in the region. </p><p> </p><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>

[Remianen]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Dr. Hook" data-cite="Dr. Hook" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>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.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Yeah, I'm doing that now just to see how deep the whole mechanic is.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="MainOffender" data-cite="MainOffender" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Easy tiger. <img alt=":cool:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/cool.png.f00d2562b2c1d873a09323753efdb041.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> I started running these tests in the first place because I noticed a lack of movement toward Velvet Glove in my RtG game where I've played for three years and, although I haven't been keeping track of every decision and speech, I've generally been a major softie. I've maxed out Loyalty, but remain stuck around the middle of the horizontal axis. </p><p> </p><p> These tests I ran were enough to observe movement toward other quadrants. Since my first post, I spammed a bunch of Take No Action decisions on drug tests and was able to get some movement toward Velvet Glove, so it works but definitely takes more time going in that direction. By comparison, I've already maxed out Loyalty from those decisions. So, Loyalty/Fear looks like it has greater swings. </p><p> </p><p> Didn't get enough of a sample size from post-show speeches yet, but mostly I noticed movement toward Loyalty from the sweetheart options I picked (doing 3x of the same thing with Leadership/Diplo maxed out). </p><p> </p><p> I really like how open 16 is about the effects of incident responses; wish we had something like that for post-show speeches. </p><p> </p><p> Anyway! Anyone else observed any phenomena related to this?</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> First off, if you got the impression I was angry or being aggressive or anything, I apologize for that. It wasn't the intent. I will also admit to the phrase 'working as intended' as used in common gaming parlance making my teeth itch. So again, sorry if that escaped its bottle.</p><p> </p><p> But in TEW13, it seemed infinitely easier to unlock psycho sermons (thus, fear/iron fist) than motivational speeches. Your tests would bear that out. I haven't had the opportunity to test it because my harmony preference coupled with Wrestler's Court and a dozen locker room leaders means that I don't see negative incidents much at all (I've had one in seven months so far, not including drug test failures who always get sent to rehab).</p><p> </p><p> In 13, I got great results overall from my post-show speeches since I never really criticized anyone (I'm a hugger).</p>