Small Questions Thread & "Living FAQ"

[Historian]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Derek B" data-cite="Derek B" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Regenerated/legacy workers debut a year after a worker retires/leaves the business, which can obviously happen in any month. But for the worker generation settings, it is indeed only every second month for wrestlers with staff generate whenever the game sees that they are needed. And preset workers obviously always debut when they are set too. <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I have guys who have debuted in months that aren't the second month. Guys who have debuted in May, July, and November. So how does the second month setting work then if these guys are debuting on months that aren't every second month?</p>

[Derek B]

Regens/legacy, the first part of my post. <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />

[Historian]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Derek B" data-cite="Derek B" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Regens/legacy, the first part of my post. <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> For whatever reason, I missed that part of the first post. I don't think they're all regens -- though they might be, I'll have to check and see if those ones are regens and if so I'll stand corrected!</p>

[shadowmaster]

<p>So, I created a new child company in Australia and created a worked called Paul Hogan (Crocodile Dundee) to be the owner of it. However, when I bring up the window for assigning a head booker and owner it doesn't list anyone.</p><p> </p><p>

The worker is a copy of another fed owner with some tweaks...</p><p>

I made him based in Eastern Australia which is where the child company is based. What other requirements are there to be an owner? I also have his listed as being a movie star. Should that be removed?</p><p> </p><p>

Also, as a 2nd question, could anyone point me to a mod file which has a bunch of new female wrestlers in it? My game is currently in 1989 (started in 1985) and their aren't a whole lot of female wrestlers to be had. I've created some of my own, but was looking for some help.</p>

[Remianen]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="shadowmaster" data-cite="shadowmaster" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>What other requirements are there to be an owner? I also have his listed as being a movie star. Should that be removed?</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> You should probably remove the movie star designation. Workers who are movie stars can leave for months at a time and that's not a suitable trait for an owner. No idea if that affects things but I'd think it should be a disqualifier. Also, make sure his owner preference settings (Style preference) fit the approximate product of the new company and that the owner isn't "too big" for it (Min Company Size). Look at the ? next to Other Genres. Paul Hogan was never a 'major movie star' (think: Cruise, DJ, maybe Will Smith at one time), even when Crocodile Dundee was an active franchise. I think giving him additional popularity in Australia would be enough to denote he was once really famous (but 'kids today', outside of Australia possibly, probably wouldn't be able to pick him out of a lineup).</p>

[shadowmaster]

<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>You should probably remove the movie star designation. Workers who are movie stars can leave for months at a time and that's not a suitable trait for an owner. No idea if that affects things but I'd think it should be a disqualifier. Also, make sure his owner preference settings (Style preference) fit the approximate product of the new company and that the owner isn't "too big" for it (Min Company Size). Look at the ? next to Other Genres. Paul Hogan was never a 'major movie star' (think: Cruise, DJ, maybe Will Smith at one time), even when Crocodile Dundee was an active franchise. I think giving him additional popularity in Australia would be enough to denote he was once really famous (but 'kids today', outside of Australia possibly, probably wouldn't be able to pick him out of a lineup).</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I removed being a movie star and that didn't appear to help. I'll keep messing with it.</p>

[shadowmaster]

<p>Replacing a champion</p><p> </p><p>

My Women's World Tag Champs were loaned out to another company. Well, one of the workers ended up breaking her neck. So, if I understand correctly, if I go to the title screen, I can replace the person with the broken neck with another worker. Now, if I do this does it remove the entry for the person with the broken neck for winning that championship?</p>

[shadowmaster]

I did not think of that. Let me give that a try!

[CharlieRock]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="shadowmaster" data-cite="shadowmaster" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>My Women's World Tag Champs were loaned out to another company. Well, one of the workers ended up breaking her neck. So, if I understand correctly, if I go to the title screen, I can replace the person with the broken neck with another worker. Now, if I do this does it remove the entry for the person with the broken neck for winning that championship?</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I don't think it does. I once took a person off a title belt and the entry is still there for them.</p>

[CharlieRock]

<p>Chemistry</p><p> </p><p>

I have a question about chemistry and editing the database:</p><p>

In the database edit screen there is a reminder to not give workers chemistry just because they are having high rated matches together. Does that mean there is a way to edit chemistry in-game?</p>

[Jaysin]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="CharlieRock" data-cite="CharlieRock" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I have a question about chemistry and editing the database:<p> In the database edit screen there is a reminder to not give workers chemistry just because they are having high rated matches together. Does that mean there is a way to edit chemistry in-game?</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> No, it means that in the real world it doesn't mean Steamboat vs Savage wouldn't have positive chemistry just because their match was amazing. Guys like the Road Warriors would have chemistry because Animal and Hawk together were better than they were as singles guys. </p><p> </p><p> Sting vs Ric Flair is a good example of guys that would have positive chemistry. Sting always looked a million times better when he faced Flair.</p>

[BrokenCycle]

Does the AI ever change the length of a TV show?

[hammerglenn]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="BrokenCycle" data-cite="BrokenCycle" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Does the AI ever change the length of a TV show?</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Yes depending on the company size. Say you're playing Jan 1996 mod where both Raw and Nitro are 1hr. The A.I will turn them into 2hrs. </p><p> </p><p> Unless this was fixed in one of the newer patches but I doubt it.</p>

[Sisma]

Hey guys, I have a quick question. Is there a way to delete an active company? I hate the companies that are generated without a logo and I think there are plenty of active ones, already.

[James Casey]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="outlawman76" data-cite="outlawman76" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> This was August, I'm just entering December, I'm still holding out hope I can resign him in time to do the storyline I had planned out, my question is, I know when someone leaves, or is fired there's a few months where they won't resign, in this case, when someone sits out, etc how long is the cooling off period? When will I be able to resign him? </p><p> </p><p> Thanks, I know I said I'd keep it brief, but brevity isn't my strong suit, sorry.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Once a worker requests their release, that's it - they won't come back or negotiate.</p><p> </p><p> Once they leave you have a six month countdown before they'll consider returning to your company. When they do, they may still be unhappy with you/other people in the company. The game was patched recently to avoid them asking for an immediate release, but when they come back your first priority should be giving them a big bonus if there's any sign of unhappiness, just to avoid their bad attitude potentially being an issue.</p><p> </p><p> </p><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>I have 2007 on my machine and I know for a fact it at least loads up and looks fine. I only used it to check some database canon though so I’m not sure about actual gameplay.</div></blockquote><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>All my old games should work under Windows 10.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Thanks both. I know what I'm doing tonight!</p>

[outlawman76]

<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>Once a worker requests their release, that's it - they won't come back or negotiate.<p> </p><p> Once they leave you have a six month countdown before they'll consider returning to your company. When they do, they may still be unhappy with you/other people in the company. The game was patched recently to avoid them asking for an immediate release, but when they come back your first priority should be giving them a big bonus if there's any sign of unhappiness, just to avoid their bad attitude potentially being an issue.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> Thanks!</p>

[James Casey]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Sisma" data-cite="Sisma" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Hey guys, I have a quick question. Is there a way to delete an active company? I hate the companies that are generated without a logo and I think there are plenty of active ones, already.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> You can use the editor to put them massively in debt and zero their reputation/popularity/momentum. They won't get far after that, but the game allows them a grace period to recover so they'll stick around for a few months.</p><p> </p><p> Otherwise, have a look in the mod section for some spare logos, maybe change the company name to suit, or even use logos from other mods if that might work.</p>

[Sisma]

You can use the editor to put them massively in debt and zero their reputation/popularity/momentum. They won't get far after that, but the game allows them a grace period to recover so they'll stick around for a few months.

 

Otherwise, have a look in the mod section for some spare logos, maybe change the company name to suit, or even use logos from other mods if that might work.

 

Thanks for the reply!

 

I have actually done that, but the grace period is quite long before you can disband them. I figured I'd ask because I couldn't find any other way to get rid of them, but I guess that's the only way.

[DevilofNG]

<p>Got a question about how people run WWE in the post WWE Network era or leading up to that. I'm playing a 2012 game so I'm a ways off from actually erecting the Network, but I wanna know how I should do it once I get to that point in time. </p><p> </p><p>

Most RW games that start after the Network have it set as a Subscription Network, no? How profitable is that? Would it be more profitable to make it a PPV Network or Commercial Network? I would want to put NXT on there as well as my PPVs because that's really what WWE relies on now for their PPVs is it not? </p><p> </p><p>

Just looking for the path that leads to the most profit as well as serves a realistic purpose.</p><p> </p><p>

Thanks for your thoughts in advance guys.</p>

[Suplewich]

<p>Hello, so these past few days I have been knocking my head over this broadcaster stuff. I am currently playing under a custom made Japanese company in 1987. Planning to play this long term. I currently have 40M$ and I want to make my own broadcast. In Japan, I'm at 81 popularity. Here is my popularity in the rest of the world. <img alt="s3B6Fcp.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/s3B6Fcp.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p>

I want to extend worldwide, at least starting with North America. My question is, what type of broadcaster should I make? And what size? I still want to gain money. I'm #2 in the world. Could I please get some help? Thank you.</p>

[janS]

Hey, will the picture size for worker avatars, belts and logos etc stay the same for TEW2020?

[DatIsraeliGuy]

Hey, will the picture size for worker avatars, belts and logos etc stay the same for TEW2020?

 

I believe this was answered in the TEW 2020 Discussion thread, I think it’s the same.

[LloydCross]

Got a question about how people run WWE in the post WWE Network era or leading up to that. I'm playing a 2012 game so I'm a ways off from actually erecting the Network, but I wanna know how I should do it once I get to that point in time.

 

Most RW games that start after the Network have it set as a Subscription Network, no? How profitable is that? Would it be more profitable to make it a PPV Network or Commercial Network? I would want to put NXT on there as well as my PPVs because that's really what WWE relies on now for their PPVs is it not?

 

Just looking for the path that leads to the most profit as well as serves a realistic purpose.

 

Thanks for your thoughts in advance guys.

 

My understanding of Commercial versus Subscription game mechanic wise is Sub has more money potential and Comm has more popularity potential. There might be slightly different requirements to realize those gains.

 

The most realistic for WWE Network is subscription because that's literally what it is. Having it as a commercial network would be like if WWE network were something you could just flip through on cable (like USA), which probably wouldn't fly real well with there actual commercial TV deals.

 

And frankly, making a new commercial broadcaster isn't particularly realistic in real life for anyone that isn't already a telecommunications company (think Comcast, GE, other major networks) since you have to have enough money/pull to actually get cable providers to offer it.

[CharlieRock]

Popularity question: Is a worker's popularity effected by the match's overall rating or their personal rating? Like if someone is rated A* but the match only gets a B (due to time, say) which value is used to determine the effect on the popularity?

[Bigpapa42]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="LloydCross" data-cite="LloydCross" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>My understanding of Commercial versus Subscription game mechanic wise is Sub has more money potential and Comm has more popularity potential. There might be slightly different requirements to realize those gains.<p> </p><p> The most realistic for WWE Network is subscription because that's literally what it is. Having it as a commercial network would be like if WWE network were something you could just flip through on cable (like USA), which probably wouldn't fly real well with there actual commercial TV deals.</p><p> </p><p> And frankly, making a new commercial broadcaster isn't particularly realistic in real life for anyone that isn't already a telecommunications company (think Comcast, GE, other major networks) since you have to have enough money/pull to actually get cable providers to offer it.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Fairly accurate. And it makes sense. How many people are going to want to pay for a subscription to watch something they aren't already a fan of? Its not a strong way to draw in new fans. It takes advantage of existing fans moreso.</p><p> </p><p> And the WWE Network does (or at least did) function as a commercial network to an extent in some areas. When the WWE Network first launched here in Canada, it was only available on some cable carriers. When my cable carrier first started carrying it, they didn't offer the streaming service. The "$9.99 per month" got you a stand-alone WWE channel that showed 24 hour WWE programming, including the PPVs, NXT, etc. It took about two more years for the streaming version to be added. That was kind of a mixed situation and down to a whole host of reasons. But if the WWE had done that more widely and made their money from running more ads while being included in cable packages rather than as a stand-alone... that would have essentially been what the Commercial network in-game is. Both they launched their own subscription networks, both the WWE and UFC looked at buying existing channels to do that. So its not unthinkable.</p>