Small Questions Thread & "Living FAQ"

[FlameSnoopy]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Nevermore" data-cite="Nevermore" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Sabu is refusing to work a barbed wire match because there is too much of a risk he will get injured.<p> </p><p> Is this his personality - he's listed as "timid" in the mod.</p><p> </p><p> Or his physical state (previous injuries)</p><p> </p><p> Or a mixture of both?</p><p> </p><p> It means a slight change of plans so I'd like to have an idea so I don't fence myself into a corner in the future.</p><p> </p><p> Quote The Raven</p><p> Nevermore</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> This is Adam's post on the topic of 'sick bumps', yet it still applies:</p><p> </p><p> </p><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>Being Driven, Bold, young, a Spot Monkey \ Brawler \ Psychopath, and resilient are all attributes that will increase the chance.<p> </p><p> Being Egotistical, Timid, Hesitant, old, a Puro \ Technician, and injury prone are all attributes that decrease the chance.</p><p> </p><p> The smaller the show, the higher the score the worker needs to get to agree.</p></div></blockquote>

[Gungner]

If I have a worker who has 28 days left on his contract, and he gets another offer from another company that I can't match, but I go into the in-game editor and change his contract to expire in, say, 400 days and also give him loyalty to my company, can he still leavy for the other company that has offered him a deal?

[mrallan]

<p>Is there any reason for a companies PPV viewership to drop despite the company getting more popular, still being on the same broadcaster, and other companies on the same broadcaster seeing their numbers rise? </p><p> </p><p>

In my multiplayer game, one company has went from:</p><p> </p><p>

.97 -> .82 -> .99 -> 1.10 -> 1.28 -> 1.29 -> 0.87 -> 0.39</p><p> </p><p>

The other 3 companies over that same stretch:</p><p> </p><p>

1.06 -> 1.11 -> 1.38 -> 1.18 -> 0.99 -> 1.05 -> 1.26</p><p> </p><p>

1.09 -> 1.12 -> 1.15 -> 1.16 -> 1.31 -> 1.51</p><p> </p><p>

1.22 -> 1.19 -> 1.62 -> 1.39 -> 1.46 -> 1.48</p><p> </p><p>

All 4 companies are within 1-2 points of each other in US pop (90+), w/ the dropping company being more popular than 2 of the other 3, their main PPV broadcaster is the same company, they have a successful figurehead, they're still in the same timeslot they were when their number's were climbing, they have super high prestige and overall nothing has really changed at 1st glance. </p><p> </p><p>

When I isolated things to the main broadcaster and booked a few more events for each company, there was a 1.0+ difference in PPV #s. Attendance still stays the same but the viewership just keeps declining as the months go on.</p><p> </p><p>

Is there something I'm missing or is this some type of bug?</p>

[Danny_H22]

If I book an angle and then go back into the angle to edit it, scripted is always turned off despite me having it scripted. Any idea why?

[FlameSnoopy]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Danny_H22" data-cite="Danny_H22" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>If I book an angle and then go back into the angle to edit it, scripted is always turned off despite me having it scripted. Any idea why?</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Because they aren't rated on Entertainment/Microphone. It doesn't matter if it isn't one of those two, so the game automatically turns it off.</p>

[Nevermore]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="FlameSnoopy" data-cite="FlameSnoopy" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>This is Adam's post on the topic of 'sick bumps', yet it still applies:</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Cheers, dude, that really helps! And makes a lot of sense.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> I have another random question, if anyone can help, though.</p><p> </p><p> Can match ratings be capped due to your promotions size or product (or some other factor)?</p><p> </p><p> The reason why I ask...</p><p> </p><p> As I said in a previous post, I have a very talented main event now in ECW in a performance over popularity product. Most main eventers can crack out A rated matches fairly regularly at my PPVs. However, I've been striving for and failing to achieve an A* main event.</p><p> </p><p> After pouring all of my efforts into a 90 minute epic between Owen Hart and Chris Jericho for the title, it again came back as an A rating.</p><p> </p><p> Slightly disappointed, I decided to change my user preferences to show exact number ratings rather than grades. I then went to my show history and checked the number rating for the Owen/Jericho match... it was 98 and shown as an A* after changing my preferences.</p><p> </p><p> So, am I limited to only getting an A rating (despite a 98 number rating) because I am only at cult, for example?</p><p> </p><p> If so, I might save some of my best potential main events a few months for when I hit national. But, right now, I am stumped <img alt=":confused:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/confused.png.d4a8e6b6eab0c67698b911fb041c0ed1.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />.</p><p> </p><p> Quote The Raven</p><p> Nevermore</p>

[FlameSnoopy]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Nevermore" data-cite="Nevermore" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Cheers, dude, that really helps! And makes a lot of sense.<p> </p><p> </p><p> I have another random question, if anyone can help, though.</p><p> </p><p> Can match ratings be capped due to your promotions size or product (or some other factor)?</p><p> </p><p> The reason why I ask...</p><p> </p><p> As I said in a previous post, I have a very talented main event now in ECW in a performance over popularity product. Most main eventers can crack out A rated matches fairly regularly at my PPVs. However, I've been striving for and failing to achieve an A* main event.</p><p> </p><p> After pouring all of my efforts into a 90 minute epic between Owen Hart and Chris Jericho for the title, it again came back as an A rating.</p><p> </p><p> Slightly disappointed, I decided to change my user preferences to show exact number ratings rather than grades. I then went to my show history and checked the number rating for the Owen/Jericho match... it was 98 and shown as an A* after changing my preferences.</p><p> </p><p> So, am I limited to only getting an A rating (despite a 98 number rating) because I am only at cult, for example?</p><p> </p><p> If so, I might save some of my best potential main events a few months for when I hit national. But, right now, I am stumped <img alt=":confused:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/confused.png.d4a8e6b6eab0c67698b911fb041c0ed1.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />.</p><p> </p><p> Quote The Raven</p><p> Nevermore</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> No, you're not capped from achieving an A*. Due to the way the match rating calculations are made it's not very often one gets a true A* of 100. It's hard to say what the problem is in this case - or if there even is one - without knowing the exact product, pop & skills of the workers involved and road agent notes. Most likely you've just been 'unlucky' thus far and should keep on keeping on with what you're doing.</p>

[Nevermore]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="FlameSnoopy" data-cite="FlameSnoopy" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>No, you're not capped from achieving an A*. Due to the way the match rating calculations are made it's not very often one gets a true A* of 100. It's hard to say what the problem is in this case - or if there even is one - without knowing the exact product, pop & skills of the workers involved and road agent notes. Most likely you've just been 'unlucky' thus far and should keep on keeping on with what you're doing.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Aah, so when your segment feedback is set to be in grades rather than numbers, an A* is given only for a 100-rated match? If so, that explains a lot.</p><p> </p><p> It's been way too long since I've played this game properly <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />.</p><p> </p><p> Quote The Raven</p><p> Nevermore</p>

[Danny_H22]

<p>"Sid is annoyed at feeling isolated backstage"</p><p> </p><p>

What is this and how can I stop it?</p>

[shawn michaels]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Danny_H22" data-cite="Danny_H22" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>"Sid is annoyed at feeling isolated backstage"<p> </p><p> What is this and how can I stop it?</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I think that's the Kliq incident. Does he have a worker with a Kliq (group of friends, like the Kliq with HBk that had HHH, Nash, etc.) that he turned against him? If so, the worker is turning everyone he can against Sid, which is why he feels isolated. There isn't much you can do. You can meddle, but the chance of working isn't guaranteed. You can hire people that Sid likes, gets along well.</p>

[Danny_H22]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="shawn michaels 82" data-cite="shawn michaels 82" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I think that's the Kliq incident. Does he have a worker with a Kliq (group of friends, like the Kliq with HBk that had HHH, Nash, etc.) that he turned against him? If so, the worker is turning everyone he can against Sid, which is why he feels isolated. There isn't much you can do. You can meddle, but the chance of working isn't guaranteed. You can hire people that Sid likes, gets along well.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I don’t actually think anyone has been trying to causes rifts between Sid and the locker room, as far as I can remember. HHH and HBK have been turning everyone against Owen and Bulldog, but that’s about it</p><p> </p><p> In regards to who he likes, I’ll have to look into that because I’m not sur</p>

[shawn michaels]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Danny_H22" data-cite="Danny_H22" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I don’t actually think anyone has been trying to causes rifts between Sid and the locker room, as far as I can remember. HHH and HBK have been turning everyone against Owen and Bulldog, but that’s about it<p> </p><p> In regards to who he likes, I’ll have to look into that because I’m not sur</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Then it's not the kliq one. Can't remember that one, hasn't happened in a while to me.</p>

[FlameSnoopy]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Danny_H22" data-cite="Danny_H22" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>"Sid is annoyed at feeling isolated backstage"<p> </p><p> What is this and how can I stop it?</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> He has more negative relationships backstage than positive. Either create more positive relationships by meddling or get rid of his enemies.</p>

[LigerLiger]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="FlameSnoopy" data-cite="FlameSnoopy" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>get rid of his enemies.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> Easy there Don Corleone <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

[smurphy1014]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Liger!Liger!" data-cite="Liger!Liger!" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Easy there Don Corleone <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> Leave the gun, take the cannoli. <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

[DarK_RaideR]

Now this adds a whole new dimension to the "scumbag promoter" mechanic...

"I'm gonna make him a contract offer he can't refuse"

[Gungner]

Just to ask a question, I'm pretty sure I know the answer to:

If I have two people in a storyline, and they face off on the pre-show, it doesn't advance the storyline right?

[The Nickman]

"Sid is annoyed at feeling isolated backstage"

 

What is this and how can I stop it?

 

He’ll have no friends on the roster and at least a few people who don’t like him. Just meddle until he makes a friend and this should go away.

[Danny_H22]

Any negatives to having our midcard titles as floating instead of set?

[James Casey]

I've just run a PPV and had someone penalised for holding back. I can't remember seeing that before, but I don't always use the dirt sheet so I'm not sure if that's typical or not.

 

My understanding is that workers don't hold back on PPV shows, but could it have been because of booking notes (it was a 'calm the crowd' match) or was it because it's quite a low-level PPV rather than a Historic etc. event?

[mitsukaikira]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="James Casey" data-cite="James Casey" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I've just run a PPV and had someone penalised for holding back. I can't remember seeing that before, but I don't always use the dirt sheet so I'm not sure if that's typical or not.<p> </p><p> My understanding is that workers don't hold back on PPV shows, but could it have been because of booking notes (it was a 'calm the crowd' match) or was it because it's quite a low-level PPV rather than a Historic etc. event?</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> That's a bit weird. I haven't seen that on a PPV either and it was also my understanding that it wouldn't occur. Must be some threshold on a personality slider that causes it. </p><p> </p><p> It being a less important PPV could play into it. I'd be curious to find out.</p>

[shawn michaels]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Danny_H22" data-cite="Danny_H22" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Any negatives to having our midcard titles as floating instead of set?</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Not really. I usually set all my titles to floating except ME ones and one that I might want to dedicate to low level workers.</p>

[mitsukaikira]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Danny_H22" data-cite="Danny_H22" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Any negatives to having our midcard titles as floating instead of set?</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Floating titles have a maximum prestige. I want to say 65% or 75% max. Not that it's a negative, but it could eventually effect match ratings.</p>

[K-Nection]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Teh_Showtime" data-cite="Teh_Showtime" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>If it’s successful they can gain SQ and Sex Appeal. If it’s a move up they can also gain menace and I think power.<p> </p><p> It can fail though, and wrestlers can become flabby and lose SQ/SA as well. Guy just put the weight on the wrong way. Sad too, I tried to push Matt Hocking</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Ah do they go up in SQ/SA when they go down in size as well? I've requested some of my flabby guys and girls to go down in size in hopes of them... you know, losing the flab lol.</p>

[stiffkick80]

Is there any notes that help people learn faster or keep them from learning as fast? Like, if you're trying to have a match between a Veteran and a Young Prospect, will certain notes like 'Keep it Simple', 'Script', 'Protect' hinder how much the youngster will learn? How about for promos, will letting them cut an Unscripted promo, even if they fail at it, help them get bigger gains in their Mic Skills than doing a safer, Scripted promo?